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Ronald Green
Ronald Green
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Ronald Green has spent over 10 years specializing in local government and policy reporting in Augusta. He has a degree in Political Science from Augusta University and has written for both local newspapers and NPR affiliates, bringing a wealth of experience to the publication.
More from Ronald →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM · 1 min read
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new lawsuit accuses the Edgefield County School District and a Merriwether Elementary School teacher of discriminating against a student with autism and failing to protect him when an angry parent allegedly confronted and threatened him in the school’s after‑school program.The complaint, filed October 26, 2026, in Edgefield County Court of Common Pleas, identifies the child as a 10‑year‑old boy who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder in 2022. The lawsuit says his conditions substantially limit his ability to learn, concentrate and handle transitions at school.According to the filing, the boy’s family provided the district with medical documentation in November 2023 from Dr. John David Allen confirming the diagnoses and requesting additional support. The lawsuit claims the district evaluated the student but denied him both a Section 504 plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), allegedly stating it did not
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