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Charleston Co. Schools superintendent details district’s budget
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The superintendent of the Charleston County School District sat down to discuss a budget labeled the most difficult some have seen in years. The 2024-2025 district budget is challenging for Superintendent Anita Huggins and her team because a large chunk of federal pandemic money is drying up.
Mount Pleasant teacher honored for saving student’s life
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A teacher at Carolina Park Elementary School in Mount Pleasant was honored Friday for saving a child’s life. Mrs. Johnnie Williams was presented with the prestigious American Red Cross Lifesaving Award, which leaders said is bestowed upon individuals who have “no obligation to respond to an emergency but do so […]
Charleston student competing in national archery tournament
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Charleston County elementary school student made history at an archery tournament. Mackenzie Fleming, who attends Oakland Elementary, took part in the National-Archery-in-Schools Program Nationals tournament, becoming the first Charleston County School District student to compete. She shot a personal best score of 267 and finished...
Lucy Beckham High receives News 2 Cool School award
Providing students with a long list of options and unique opportunities in an engaging environment, Charleston County School District’s Lucy Beckham High School is our last Cool School for this school year. LBHS receives the News 2 Cool School award. Stellar academics, activities, school spirit, and pride take center stage at Lucy Beckham High School. Lucy […]
Zucker family gifts $2.5 million to College of Charleston
The College of Charleston has received a generous $2.5 million gift from the Zucker family. To attract talented engineering students, $2 million will go to scholarships for the newly created School of...
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