Principal Joe Marshall Leads Aiken Vocational Center as Director
Joe Marshall, after 11 years as auto mechanics instructor, becomes director of the Aiken County Vocational Center. He holds a masters in technical and industrial education, earned through South Carolina State College and Clemson University, and credits a state law change for his appointment. He aims to expand programs and connect students with job searches while keeping the center among the state's best.
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Aiken County
Joe Marshall
Marshall
Greenwood
Gloverville
South Carolina State College
Clemson University
South Carolina
Aiken County Vocational Center
Bobby Huskee
Academies Are His Number
North Augusta new Paul Knox Junior High principal Don Frye outlines his priorities with a focus on academics first, then extracurriculars, strong routines, and prevention. The Furman alumnus brings 11 years in Aiken County schools, previously serving as assistant principal at North Augusta High, replacing Steve Eubanks who left for Georgetown. Frye praises staff, student council, and the honor society, and aims to form a PTA and expand the curriculum while improving the building. He and his wife Jean reside in North Augusta with their three daughters.
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North Augusta
Don Frye
Kentucky
Paul Knox Junior High
Frye
Monticello
Aiken County
Paul Knox
North Augusta High
Steve Eubanks
Georgetown
Eubanks
Annette) Brown
Kathy) Weatherford
Jim) Buffkin
PTA
Jean
New Aiken principal Charles McCormack wins cautious welcome
Ridge Spring Monetta residents showed outrage when Charles McCormack left their district to lead North Aiken Elementary. The Ohio native and former RSM principal says he plans parents conferences and classroom focus, aiming for clear communication and strong student outcomes.
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North Aiken
Charles McCormack
Ridge Spring Monetta Resi
Spring-Monetta
North Aiken Elementary
Stories And Photos By Scott Hunter And Lynne Voit
Scott Hunter and Lynne Voit contribute a collection of local feature photography and reporting. The piece highlights community events, human-interest scenes, and vivid images captured by the duo across city life.
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Scott Hunter
Lynne Voit
Ridge Spring elects Joseph Pou as new elementary principal
Joseph Pou, a conservative educator with extensive administration experience, becomes Ridge Spring Elementary School principal. Born in Saluda County and formerly with the Batesburg Leesville system, he has held roles from high school teacher to administrator in Africa. He aims to improve reading levels and support teachers while serving as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
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Ridge Spring
Joseph Pou
Ridge Spring Elementary School
Saluda
Pou
Aiket
Batesburg-Leesville
Furman University
University of South Carolina
St. George
Walterboro
Ridg Spring
Liberia
Africa
African Mission
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Liberian Baptis Convention
Batesbur Leesville
Batesburg
T Oak Grove Baptist Church
Ridge Spring Elementary
Charles D. McCormack
New Ellenton Junior High Names James Gallman Principal
James Gallman, a 36 year old 15 year county veteran, becomes principal at New Ellenton Junior High replacing Cliff Dodson. He aims to keep the school community oriented and emphasizes teacher effort and student potential while drawing on coaching experience and support from staff and family.
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New Ellenton
James Gallman
Gallman
New Ellenton Junior High
Cliff Dodson
Greenwood
Claflin College
University of Tennessee
New
Ellenton
Geraldine
Aiken High
Jamie
Bus driver turned educator Joseph Peacock named Bath Burnettown principal
Augusta native Joseph Peacock rises from Richmond County bus driver to principal of Bath and Burnettown Elementary Schools. He holds a BA in elementary education and a master's in education, has worked in Aiken County and Jefferson Junior High, and now splits duties between two schools serving about 500 students. He aims to foster a strong educational atmosphere and is adjusting to the new principal role.
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Burnettown
Joseph Peacock
Bath
Richmond County
Peacock
Augusta
Aiken County
Augusta College
Langley
Warrenville
Clearwater
Georgia Southern University
Jefferson Junior High School
North Augusta
Bath-Burnettown Elementary
Edmund Quick
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R.L. Worrell
Area IV Advisory Council
Aiken
McCormack
University of Ohio
Georgia Southern College
RSM
Dolores Pinkerton
Jo Ann Huskey
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