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It's almost time to head back to school, and EdVenture Children's Museum is holding an annual event to help rising kindergartners know what to expect on their first day.
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University of South Carolina interim President Harris Pastides released a statement Tuesday regarding the previous mask requirement he had put in place July 30. The mandate required the UofSC community to wear face coverings inside all university buildings, except dorm hall rooms and dining …
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Officials from Lexington-Richland School District Five notified the public Tuesday that they are partnering with Education Solutions Services Southeast, LLC, to employ those seeking a district substitute position. ESS is a leader in the K-12 education staffing space since 2000.
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Dr. Baron R. Davis, the superintendent of Richland School District Two, is among approximately 20 superintendents working to become a part of the National Superintendent Certification Program.
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Parents looking for a fun, outdoor activity with their young children may want to head over to the Cayce entrance to the Riverwalk Saturday at 10 a.m.
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The University of South Carolina’s Presidential Commission on University History issued a final report Friday detailing the complex histories and legacies of some of the individuals who shaped the university since its founding in 1801.
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Two Blythewood-area high school graduates are heading to college with another $1,000 in their pockets.
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Looking for a job? Benedict College is hiring for positions from academics to administration to maintenance and everything in between.
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Graduates of Lexington-Richland School District Five's 2021 class earned more than $217 million in scholarships this school year. The awards for students from Chapin High, Dutch Fork High, Irmo High and Spring Hill High schools include both academic and athletic scholarships.
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A small surprise ceremony was held at Irmo High School International School for the Arts to celebrate Tim Whipple for his 40 years of teaching and coaching at the school.
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Members of the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina Arts Commission announced a $20 million partnership Tuesday that will help public schools throughout the state implement arts-based learning initiatives. The methods are to help pandemic-related learning loss.
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Two Dutch Fork High School students in the German language program have been selected as international exchange students to Germany. Lexington-Richland District Five officials made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.
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Lake Murray Elementary School fourth grader, Reagan Strickland, was named the winner of the 2021 South Carolina Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) essay contest.
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There's new leadership coming this fall to River Bluff High School.
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The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees announced Tuesday evening that Dr. Akil Ross will be the district's interim superintendent.
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Midlands families can step into a good book when experiencing Richland Library's first interactive Storywalk, located at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood. The experience offers the opportunity for families to celebrate a love of reading, keep moving and get outdoors in a local park together.
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Lexington-Richland School District Five will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program again this year, beginning June 23. The service will continue through Aug. 4, and pick up days are on Wednesdays. Meals will not be offered Wednesday, July 7.
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Yasmin Friday achieved perfection as she finished out her senior year at Ridge View High School.
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Officials from Lexington-Richland School District Five released an announcement on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton Monday evening, following a school board meeting.
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Two Lexington-Richland Five students from The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) won first place in the South Carolina Farm to School Junior Chef Competition.
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Midlands Technical College broke ground Tuesday on the college's newest addition. The Center for Business and Information Technologies will be under construction at the Beltline Campus beside the engineering laboratory building.
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Blythewood High School principal Matt Sherman made a special purchase recently that made two students particularly happy.
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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Lexington-Richland School District Five a $3,000 grant to support summer literacy. An announcement of the grant was made Wednesday.
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During a Lexington School District One meeting Friday, the district board of trustees approved the promotion of Dr. Lucas “Luke” C. Clamp to secondary schools director. He will replace Dr. Thomas E. Rivers Jr., who was named the district’s chief technology and innovation officer.
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There are 10 Lexington-Richland School District Five students who have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship.
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Chapin Middle School student Wyatt Brooks looked to his community for a chance to give back this year as he sought to complete his rank of Eagle Scout.
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Richland School District Two's Windsor Elementary School will be getting a new principal this summer. DeAnna Savage will be moving into the position July 1, replacing Denise Quickel, who has accepted a district-level administrative position in another school district.
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Five Richland County students will see their artwork compete at the state level in this year’s conservation poster contest sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Emily Brown found a silver lining in the injuries she suffered while running cross country for Westwood High School. Her recovery included sessions with a physical therapist — and the discovery of a new career passion.
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Blythewood High School senior Cora Weems won first place in the 55th annual Poetry and Art Contest hosted by the National Career Development Association (NCDA).
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Representatives from the University of South Carolina held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning to mark the beginning of construction for a project years in the making.
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Students in the Transitions Academy at Spring Hill High School are learning valuable skills while bringing smiles to the local community, one flower at a time.
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Recipients of the South Carolina State Fair's 2021 Ride of Your Life Scholarship have been announced as of Wednesday morning.
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Meredith Joyner, a senior at Irmo High School International School for the Arts was named the 2021 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Carolina Council on Economic Education (SC Economics).
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It was a long time coming, but the smiles and cheers from the University of South Carolina Class of 2020 said it was worth it.
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Friday was a day of recognition for Kenneth Corbin, the bus driver who was transporting students to school the morning of May 6 when a former Ft. Jackson trainee hijacked the bus.
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Gilbert High School student, Logan Gunter was awarded the Doris Burkett Scholarship by the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center this week.
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Officials from Lexington School District Two arrived at West Columbia's House of Raeford Thursday morning with a signed banner and dozens of thank you cards from students who recently benefited from a donation by the organization.
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University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen emailed students and staff Wednesday evening to announce his official resignation. It will be effective as of Thursday.
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South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Wednesday that the state would be canceling the face mask policy for public schools.
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Three students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned National Merit Scholarships.
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Richland Northeast High School's band director Adrian Adams has been selected for an opportunity he has dreamt of his entire life.
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In-person graduation returned to the University of South Carolina this weekend, with some adjustments for safety.
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Irmo High School tennis coach Mark DiMaggio has been named the 2021 South Carolina Region 4A Coach of the Year.
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Chapin High School English teacher Amy Carter is already known by many as an exceptional teacher, but now she has received official statewide recognition.
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The pandemic forced a lot of adjustments, but Columbia College found a way to celebrate graduation in person for its entire spring 2021 class on Friday.
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The National Student Council (NatStuCo) is recognizing student councils at Blythewood, Richland Northeast, Ridge View and Westwood High schools for their record of leadership, service and activities which serve to improve the school and community.
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Five Lexington County high school students have been recognized for their artwork in the annual Art of Healing competition.
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Lexington-Richland School District Five officials named the finalists for the 2021-2022 District Teacher of the Year award last week.
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Lexington School District One will be replacing seven older school buses with new ones, thanks to funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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Lexington Medical Center has partnered with Lexington County school districts on distributing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and employees over the past few months.
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