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Hampton County School District announces passing of former teacher

HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Hampton County School District announced the passing of Angela Heape, a former teacher in the district, in a Facebook post. “It is with great sadness that Hampton County School District mourns the passing of Angela Heape, a former teacher in our district,” the post said.

Hampton County, SC · 2d
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Updated South Carolina High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Matchups for Nov. 13

Updated South Carolina high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, Nov. 13 second-round matchups and 2026 SCHSL championship dates.

South Carolina · 11h

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Patrick Henry football team rebounds from two subpar seasons with 6-4 record

Brothers senior Luke Sobey and sophomore Kai Sobey lead Patriots on offense and defense. Estill – After two seasons in which it went 4-7 and 2-9, the Patrick Henry Academy football team rebounded this season. The Patriots finished with a 6-4 record for their first winning season since 2023 when they were 11-2 and won the SCISA Class A state title.

Patrick, SC · 1d

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Flu flares in CSRA with some schools closing as virus hits early

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Flu activity is rising across the CSRA, prompting at least two schools to send students home for several days and filling local clinics as Thanksgiving approaches. South Carolina reported widespread flu activity for the week of Oct. 25-31, the latest figures available in the state report....

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November signing period for high school athletes begins

This November, WSPA 7 News is your home for South Carolina High School League signing day coverage across the Palmetto State. We'll spotlight the student-athletes taking the next step in their academic and athletic journeys, sharing their commitments, accomplishments and the moments that made signing day possible.

South Carolina · 22h

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SC Department of Education said its Black history calendar doesn’t contradict recent anti-DEI policies

As a legal battle plays out over Black history curriculum bans in schools, the S.C. Department of Education unveiled its 2027 African American History Calendar at the historically Black, Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia late last month. The purpose of the calendar, first issued in 1989 and produced every year since, is to highlight lesser known African Americans from South Carolina who’ve made positive contributions to state and national history. In recent years, under state Superintendent Ellen Weaver, the department has enforced several policies that hinder the teaching of Black his...

South Carolina · 2d

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May River girls flag football team to compete at Panthers stadium

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - May River High School’s girls flag football team is set to compete Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the inaugural Palmetto Flag Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. May River will face Catawba Ridge High School at 5 p.m. to open tournament...

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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River Bluff Junior Earns Statewide Recognition as Palmetto Pride Youth Ambassador

Divija Viswabrahmana, a junior at River Bluff High School, has been selected as a Palmetto Pride Youth Ambassador, earning one of only 17 spots awarded to students statewide from a pool of nearly 200 applicants. An Eagle Scout candidate, Viswabrahmana has already demonstrated a strong commitment to serving her community.

Lexington County, SC · 1d

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Playoff Football Returns Friday As North Central, Lugoff-Elgin And Camden Chase State Championship Dreams

The road to a South Carolina high school football state championship continues this Friday night, November 13, as all three Kershaw County teams return to action in the second round of the playoffs following first-round byes. North Central, Lugoff-Elgin, and Camden each earned an extra week of preparation after impressive...

Kershaw County, SC · 3d

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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund now accepting applications

High-achieving South Carolina students with demonstrated financial need can now apply for up to $10,000 for college through the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund for the 2027–28 academic year. For the first time, eligible high school seniors in all 46 South Carolina counties can apply for the Scholarship, thanks to...

South Carolina · 1d

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Two District Five teachers appointed to state task force

Educators will help support statewide efforts addressing reading disorders. Two School District Five educators have been selected to serve on the state’s Learning Disorders Task Force, which works with the South Carolina Department of Education on issues related to reading disorders. Emily McLain, a special education teacher at Piney...

South Carolina · 1d

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COVID learning recovery falls on states’ shoulders, CRPE report says

Learning recovery has "failed" for most students, and now states need to take the lead in accelerating academic achievement and driving improved student outcomes, according to a new report from the Center on Reinvening Public Education. Only 10.5% of students are in districts that have returned to prepandemic achievement levels...

South Carolina · 1d

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Furman's Center for Innovative Leadership and BMW Performance Driving Schools to Launch Executive Leadership Program

Furman University’s Center for Innovative Leadership (CIL) and BMW Performance Driving Schools are launching a new partnership to offer Driving Strategic Performance, an experiential leadership program designed for business leaders and executive teams across South Carolina. The partnership brings together BMW’s driving experience with Furman’s expertise in applied leadership...

Greenville, SC · 11h

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Savannah High School marching band heads to Orlando for Battle of the Bands

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The sound of drums, brass instruments and school spirit is getting louder as Savannah High School’s Marching Blue Jackets prepare to take their talents to Orlando, Florida. The band is one of just four Georgia high school marching bands selected to participate in the 2026...

Savannah, GA · 1d

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Statesboro football faces region opponent in playoffs

The Statesboro High School football team is set for a rematch against Richmond Academy in the first round of the playoffs.

Statesboro, GA · 3d

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Savannah High boys hope last year’s pains pave way for state title

At Savannah High, the standard is always a state championship, according to their head coach.

Savannah, GA · 2d

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New Hampstead football returns to playoffs after 1-5 start

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -New Hampstead football is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2023, when the team won its first playoff game under head coach Kyle Hockman. The Phoenix started the season 1-5 and won their last four games. Hockman said his young quarterback has settled down...

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Southeast Georgia AGC Skills Challenge draws more than 230 students to Bulloch County

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - More than 230 high school students from 26 Southeast Georgia counties competed Wednesday in the sixth annual Southeast Georgia AGC Skills Challenge at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex. Camden County High School wins cup. Competitors had two hours to complete their trade assignment. Judges scored...

Bulloch County, GA · 1d

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East Savannah early learning center slated for grand opening

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) The planned anchor for East Savannah United’s purpose-built community now has its launch date. ESU will open its Early Childhood Learning Center in Hitch Village on Dec. 3, the organization announced. The opening will coincide with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the milestone. The event will be open to the public, and ESU is encouraging east side Savannah residents to attend. "This is about so much more than opening a beautiful new building," said Derek Mallow, executive director and CEO of East Savannah United, in a press release. "It's an investment in our children's futures, in working families, and in the long-term strength of our community.” Background: Local leaders highlight early child learning center, SPLOST support day before election The grand opening will occur two years after the December 2024 groundbreaking. The new ECLC will be a 20,000-square-foot facility featuring 11 classrooms. The center is expected to serve 144 children from ages of six weeks to four years old. ESU will provide the center’s organizational oversight along with 3E Collective, which will be the daily operator providing early education. The center is also expected to house a new Hitch

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Metter High School football head coach retires

Across 29 seasons, Lee Shaw was 197-133 with seven region titles.

Metter, GA · 3d