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wach.com
Anonymous teachers cite discipline, morale issues in Lexington School District 2
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — An anonymous letter from teachers in Lexington School District Two is raising concerns about long hours, classroom discipline and morale, issues that a statewide teacher advocacy group says are not limited to one district. A group of anonymous teachers in Lexington School District Two wrote...
Lexington County Chronicle
Chapin High, Irmo High make history at student council conference
Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts made history at the Southern Association of Student Councils Annual Conference, earning leadership roles that will bring the region’s premier student leadership conference to School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties for two consecutive years. Chapin...
News19 WLTX
Meet the candidates for South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Lexington County Chronicle
District 5 teachers receive Mid-Carolina Electric grants
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative. The cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom projects. School District Five received $7,942 in grants. School District Five grant recipients include: Kylie...
wgac.com
More Than 50 Employers Set for Aiken Technical College Job Fair on Oct. 21
Over 50 employers will turn up at Aiken Technical College's fall community job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The event takes place in the Building B gym. Acelero Learning, Head Start, Aiken County Government, and Aiken County Public Schools top the list. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office will send its Detention and Road Patrol divisions, and Aiken Public Safety will come too. Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Aiken Staffing / Job Shop will have tables as well.
WRDW-TV
Undefeated Strom Thurmond chases consistency in pursuit of state title
JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - With two weeks left in the South Carolina regular season, one team has stood above the rest: the defending Class 2A state champion Strom Thurmond Rebels. Strom Thurmond is 8-0 with wins over North Augusta, Lincoln County and Aiken, among others. The Rebels have shown why...
News19 WLTX
SC State journalism educator recognized with fellowship honoring 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina State University journalism instructor has been selected for a national fellowship honoring the late television icon and Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. Dante Mozie is one of 18 professors from colleges and universities across the country chosen for the 2026 Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship...
The Post and Courier
Standout performances in week 9 of the high school football season earn players game balls
Kaden Wigfall, WR/RB, Strom ThurmondWigfall tallied 109 yards on six carries with a touchdown during the Rebel’s win over Pelion. Mekhi Quiller, WR/CB, Strom Thurmond He returned a punt 85-yards for a touchdown against Pelion on Oct. 16. Romar Cheatham, WR, Silver BluffCheatham scored twice against American Leadership Academy with 141 yards on nine receptions on Oct. 16. Garrett Greene, QB, Silver BluffThe sophomore quarterback scored four times against ALA with 259 passing yards on Oct. 16. Collin Tillman, QB, North AugustaTillman went 18 for 24 against South Aiken with 228 passing yards and ...
thelakemurraynews.net
thechapinnews.com
Chapin ends region losing streak
A region victory can now get crossed out among the list of accomplishments this season by Chapin football. The Eagles defeated White Knoll 46-36 to snap an 8-game losing streak in region play. They fell behind 15-0 in the first quarter before answering with 20 unanswered points. Quarterback Tyler Black...
thedanielislandnews.com
BE's Ponkow joins top SC seniors to play in North-South game
Bishop England High School football standout Matthew Ponkow has been selected to play in the 79th Annual Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star Football Game. The 6-1, 225-pound defensive end/linebacker is a team captain and owns the BE career quarterback sack record with 38 and is closing in on the school record for career tackles. He has 326 tackles entering this weekend’s game against Georgetown. Hunter Alex currently holds the school record with 336 stops.
Lexington County Chronicle
4 Lexington 2 teachers awarded Mid-Carolina Electric grants
Four Lexington School District Two educators have been awarded Bright Ideas grants from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative for their innovative school projects. Haley Williamson, a special education teacher at Brookland-Cayce High School, has been awarded a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant for her project, "Bearcat Brew." This will be a student-run, school-based...