Those seeking indoor entertainment as temperatures rise can turn to the Richland Library during the week. The library has several upcoming events Monday through Sunday which allow guests of all ages to enjoy their days away from the heat.
Three students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have earned National Merit Scholarships.
Richland School District Two welcomed 23 new educators earlier this month during a Future Educators Signing Day ceremony.
The University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame announced Friday that eight new members have been elected to the UofSC Hall of Fame sponsored by the Association of Lettermen.
Richland Two, students have the opportunity to learn in schools beyond their residentially zoned school. Applications for Expanded Choice, Magnets, and the Richland Two Virtual School are available online through Monday, May 30 at 5 p.m. at richland2.org/choice.
Lexington School Districts One, Two,Four and Five will transition to an 1-hour early dismissal for all schools, Friday, May 6.
Deion Jamison, an English teacher at Legacy Early College with the South Carolina Public Charter School District, is the 2023 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman made the announcement Wednesday night at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the…
Lexington-Richland School District Five received the keys to a new electric school bus on Friday after Isaac Brewer, a student in the Center for Advanced Technical Studies’ Clean Energy Program, entered the “Kids Ride Clean” writing contest sponsored by the Ava Lane Meyer Foundation. Brewer …
Columbia College celebrated the class of 2022 on Friday, awarding degrees to 148 graduates.
Blythewood-area high school seniors could find their path to college a little smoother by winning one of three $2,000 scholarships the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce will award this spring.
All Lexington District One schools will dismiss early Tuesday, April 5, due to potentially severe weather predicted for the area.
Highly acclaimed author, speaker, and pastor John C. Maxwell kept hundreds enthralled while speaking during his annual Leadership Forum at Columbia International University (CIU) on Tuesday.
Blythewood High School (BHS) showcased its Bengal Biodiesel Laboratory Friday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at the school.
Lexington Richland District Five officials announced Tuesday that veteran educator Dr. Kaaren Hampton has been named principal at Irmo High School International School for the Arts. Hampton replaces Dr. Robin Hardy, who is stepping down from the position June 30.
University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Monday that Frank Martin is no longer the head men's basketball coach, effective immediately.
Fourth-graders from Bethel-Hanberry and Langford Elementary schools in Blythewood will take off on a voyage of discovery and learning this year when Camp Discovery expands its NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp Program.
The South Carolina State Museum is excited to offer a line of spring break camps for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
Mrs. Martha 'Marty' D. Rawls was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at Gray Collegiate Academy.
Kimberly Hutcherson, principal of the Center for Achievement (CFA) in Richland School District Two is the winner of the Palmetto State Literacy Association’s Distinguished Literacy Administrator of the Year award.
A Dutch Fork High School student has been selected to represent Irmo as a National Youth Delegate to the 2022 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University.
ABC television’s Good Morning America will be live in Columbia Mar. 15 at Colonial Life Arena.
UofSC Interim Provost Stephen Cutler announced in an email to students, staff, and faculty on Monday that the university updated its mask requirement.
Richland District Two announced on Friday that Spring Valley first-year teacher Victor Collins has been named February's Rookie Teacher of the Block (RTOB) sponsored by H&R Block, a dedicated partner of the district.
The University of South Carolina will honor the three Black students who desegregated the school in 1963.
The South Carolina Athletics and EdVenture Children's Museum will be hosting the 13th season of the Read with the Gamecocks program.
Children at Big Blue Marble Academy schools across the Midlands are sharing the warmth this winter with children suffering from illness or trauma as part of their annual Heart Projects.
Midlands Technical College is offering every qualified South Carolina resident free tuition and fees for the upcoming spring semester.
East Point Academy(EPA) students in West Columbia received a special concert Thursday afternoon.
Faith Aiken, a senior at Ridge View High School, has been selected as a 2022 national recipient of the Award for Aspirations in Computing. Aiken is one of 400 students nationwide being recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). This year, 40 winners and…
The Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit will soon be on display at Westwood High School, (180 Turkey Farm Road) in Blythewood. Westwood is the second high school in Richland Two to display the exhibit.
Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its 2022-2023 four-year-old kindergarten programs. The district is also currently registering students for 5-year-old kindergarten.
The Virtual Enterprise (VE) team at Spring Hill High School placed third in the South Carolina Virtual Business Plan Competition. The team also placed in the top 10% of all VE Firms in the world for their elevator pitch.
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. Applications can be submitted now until Mar. 11.
High school seniors looking for assistance paying for college tuition have an opportunity to apply for the South Carolina State Fair Ride of Your Life scholarship.
Two Spring Valley High School students are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
Richland School District Two announced Thursday that the district has made a new partnership with TutorMe, an online tutoring resource, to provide more than 28,000 K-12 students with free access to the program's online 24/7 services for the 2021-2022 school year.
A local business is recognizing and rewarding Richland School District Two employees for doing what they do every day-being a good human being.
Lexington-Richland Five educator Kurt Stiglbauer was named January's educator of the month for the state Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program.
High school juniors and seniors in South Carolina are invited to enter the Strong Men and Women in South Carolina History essay contest, on behalf of Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).
Chapin High School varsity cheerleaders Anna Ruff and Macie Dickey have earned statewide recognition. Ruff was named the South Carolina 2021 State 5A Cheerleader of the Year and Dickey was selected as the 2021-2022 Region V 5A Most Valuable Player.
Elementary students in Lexington County school districts have an opportunity to be lucky winners of the county’s fair housing poster contest.
Lexington Richland School District Five announced Friday that Ian Emmer was selected for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.
The South Carolina State Museum is ready to welcome campers in 2022. The museum released a new lineup of camps for spring and summer breaks Thursday. Each camp is themed with a different topic of learning and exploration.
Richland School District Two released a statement Thursday regarding an incident involving district superintendent, Dr. Baron Davis.
The University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing swept the number one national ranking for its online graduate nursing program, according to US News and World Report’s annual online program rankings. The rankings were released Tuesday.
Thirteen Lexington-Richland School District Five juniors and seniors have been named among the 2022 National Recognition Program Scholars by the College Board in an additional application cycle. The group qualified for the recognition based on their GPA and PSAT and AP exam scores.
Gray Collegiate Academy hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the new additions to the school's West Columbia campus.
Richland Library will celebrate Gullah Geechee history with the "It's a Gullah Geechee Celebration" Jan. 29, at Columbia's Hyatt Park (950 Jackson Avenue).
Lexington County School District One and the University of South Carolina’s office of economic engagement have partnered to create a new opportunity for students.
The University of South Carolina announced Thursday that its Columbia campus would be closed Friday, Jan. 21, due to expected inclement weather, including possible ice accumulation on roadways.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from Friday morning into Saturday morning. As a result, various school districts across the Midlands will transition to e-learning days.The following is a list of districts shifting to virtual learning Friday.Lexington-Richlan…
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