Authorities in South Carolina said two men from the Aiken County Most Wanted list have turned themselves in to police. Marty Rickard, who was wanted on charges of first degree burglary, assault and battery, unlawful use of the telephone and a family court bench warrant, turned himself in Thursday at

Aiken County physical education teachers are resorting to jumping jacks in the hallways and calisthenics in the classroom to meet the requirements of a state law on class sizes.

By Julia Sellers AIKEN - Aiken County school officials say they hope for increased participation next year in a program that lets parents send elementary pupils to the school of their choice.

More than 2,800 pupils in Aiken County qualify for free tutoring, but fewer than 300 will probably take advantage of it, according to school officials. Nine elementary and middle schools will begin offering supplemental educational services to meet federal No Child Left Behind standards.

By Greg Gelpi , Betsy Gilliland and Julia Sellers Big changes lie ahead for education in 2008. In Richmond County, the changes could shake the foundations of the school system, while in Columbia County changes relate to the foundation of a new school and new growth.