From fun with friends and road trips to catching up on homework and simply resting, college students have lots of options on Saturdays. This week, many chose to spend the day off serving others.

Officials from Lexington-Richland District Five announced Friday that a fourth grader from the district has won an award in the 2021 Magnet Schools of America Poster Contest.

Richland School District Two teacher Dr. Timothy Hicks was just named the 2021 State Outstanding Teacher of American History. The decision was made by the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution after he was nominated by Columbia's William Capers Chapter.

Kylie Pittman, a student at Dutch Fork Middle School was able to make her dreams a reality by becoming a published author.

Pontiac Elementary School teacher, Lisa Rayner will be honored by the University of South Carolina's School of Music as part of the school's "Celebrating Local Heroes with the Concert Truck" series.

Irmo High School junior, Justin Hayes won the 4A 152 weight class division in the wrestling state championship at Dreher High School Saturday.

The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday that in-person commencement ceremonies will be held in May. The ceremonies will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium, The Koger Center and UofSC's historic Horseshoe.

The University of South Carolina announced Monday the school's plan for a full return to face-to-face classes and the resumption of normal campus operations this fall.

Public school students lost learning steam during pandemic closures last fall, but are starting to get back on track, according to Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman.

Dr. Sandra Manning has been carrying out the unique duties of a school psychologist for more than four decades. She was just awarded the 2021 Presidential Award from the National Association of School Psychologists last week during a virtual conference.

The South Carolina State Museum will offer virtual spring break morning camps for students ages 6-11 in April.

Year 23 for the University of South Carolina’s largest student-run philanthropy included challenges unlike any other, but the USC Dance Marathon team persevered and succeeded despite it all.

March is Women’s History Month, and a program hosted by Richland Library throughout the month will give outstanding women in the Midlands a chance to show off their talents and share their wisdom.

Visitors to Cutler Jewish Day School in Forest Acres might want to watch their steps this spring. Second and third-grade students are creating a bog garden featuring native carnivorous plants, thanks to a $500 grant from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District.

Piney Woods Elementary recently received two grants that will benefit students and the community.

Richland Two Charter High School's board of trustees met Feb. 15 and voted to close the school.

The University of South Carolina will close the Confucius Institute on its Columbia campus, the school announced Friday.

It’s safe to say almost everyone has pondered the existence of life on another planet at least once. One large group of scientists from across the world has launched a spacecraft that will be landing on Mars to find out the answer to that question.

Richland School District Two announced Thursday that Dent Middle is the latest school in the district to make the list of 'Schools to Watch' by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform.

Lexington-Richland School District Five announced Tuesday that eight seniors have been named candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Representatives from Richland School District Two announced the two students within the district who have been named candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Emilei M. Addington of Ridge View High School and Taahera B. Islam of Spring Valley High School are among thousands nati…

The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its 24th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program.

Two schools in Lexington-Richland District Five have been selected to participate in the 2021 school garden & education assistance program.

The 2021-2022 school year might be seven months away, but Richland School District One has now opened registration for its prekindergarten program for three and four-year olds. Due to limited space, parents are encouraged to begin registering their children as soon as possible. 

Richland County School District One canceled all district athletics games and practices scheduled for Wednesday.

Benedict College will be part of a partnership with Propel Center, a new global campus headquartered in Atlanta that will support innovative learning and development for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide.

Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2021 teacher recruitment event Feb. 6 to give jobseekers an opportunity to learn more about schools and services in the district. Jobseekers will also have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with administrators.