Graham Lee

1 week ago | wjbf.com | Graham Lee

THOMSON, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s been just over a year since McDuffie County school leaders broke ground on a state-of-the-art elementary school. Now they’re working to finish construction in time for the upcoming school year. At last year’s groundbreaking, school leaders were expecting to finish construction on the new J.A. Maxwell Elementary School this week. But, this week also marks 8 months since Hurricane Helene hit our area, which put a pause on this $36 million project.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Graham Lee

THOMSON, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s been just over a year since McDuffie County school leaders broke ground on a state-of-the-art elementary school. Now they’re working to finish construction in time for the upcoming school year. At last year’s groundbreaking, school leaders were expecting to finish construction on the new J.A. Maxwell Elementary School this week. But, this week also marks 8 months since Hurricane Helene hit our area, which put a pause on this $36 million project.

1 week ago | wjbf.com | Graham Lee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Graduations are underway for Richmond County high schools this week at the Bell Auditorium. For some high school graduates, it’s the only opportunity their parents and families have to see them walk across the stage. But, ongoing construction on Telfair Street is causing problems for parents trying to make it on time. The city has been paving new asphalt and road striping on Telfair between 8th and 13th Streets since March.

1 week ago | thecrimson.com | Elyse C. Goncalves |Graham Lee

At a routine hearing at the Joint Committee on Higher Education held in early May, a diverse group of five students gathered to urge the Massachusetts Legislature to ban legacy admissions in the state. They argued the practice advantages wealthier and whiter students in a time when schools should be doing just the opposite. Luke D.M. Albert ’22-’23, a recent Harvard graduate and a legacy student himself, spoke against the practice in higher education.

1 week ago | wjbf.com | Graham Lee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s now the unofficial start to summer, but it’s also the start of the 100 deadliest days in Georgia. Local law enforcement is getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year for travel. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has responded to several deadly accidents so far this year. With the start of the 100 deadliest days, they’re joining other agencies to increase their resources to make sure you’re safe behind the wheel.