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SCHSL state football media rankings, November 3

COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – The final South Carolina High School League state media football rankings for the regular season were released today. Below are the Top 10 in each class with our local teams in bold. SCHSL Class 5A: 1. Northwestern (9) (9-1) 2. Dutch Fork (5) (9-0) 3. James Island (1) (10-0) 4. Dorman […]

South Carolina · 3d

WRDW-TV

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Richmond Hill Elementary principal placed on administrative leave

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond Hill Elementary School Principal Tomekia Darrisaw has been placed on administrative leave, according to officials. In a letter sent to parents on Oct. 30, officials say Darrisaw is on leave for an undetermined amount of time. The letter states Sharon Ray will be stepping in...

Richmond Hill, GA · 10h
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New-look South Carolina High School League football state playoffs set to begin on Friday

Six state titles will be up for grabs, but instead of AAAAA it will be Class A crowning 2 champions. The new-look South Carolina High School League football state playoffs kick into gear on Friday. Once again, there will be six state champions crowned. However, instead of two AAAAA champions, there will be competition for two Class A state titles.

South Carolina · 1d
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Crusaders welcome Wardlaw Academy in first round playoff matchup

Laurens Academy has spent the last two seasons knocking on the door of a state championship. After back-to-back losses in the title game, the Crusaders are hoping to make a third straight trip in 2026. That pursuit begins Friday night as Laurens Academy welcomes Wardlaw Academy in the opening round...

Laurens, SC · 1d
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SCISA Has 40 Teams Fighting for Titles

Goose Creek, S.C. - At this writing on 11/4 the South Carolina Independent Schools Association 2026 Football Playoffs in five classifications will start with 40 schools fighting for Titles. Northwood Academy (8-2) will try to defend their Class 4-A title and W.W. King Academy (8-1) will try to defend their...

South Carolina · 1d

WJBF

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Barnwell to make football coaching change at end of season

Barnwell High School will have a new head football coach in 2027.

Barnwell, SC · 1d

The State

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Where SC schools place on Forbes' ranking of the best US colleges for 2027

Forbes released its annual list of America’s top 500 colleges for 2027, and several South Carolina schools made it on the ranking. Since 2008, the group has evaluated the nation’s colleges based on educational and career outcomes, and doesn’t factor in a school’s reputation. Forbes looks at student debt after college, return on investment and how many alumni go on to become leaders after graduation. You can look at their complete methodology here . The State has previously reported on different rankings of SC colleges and universities. Here are the SC schools that made it on the Forbes Top 500 for 2027: SC’s top colleges and universities No. 160 Clemson University Clemson University is a public university and is the top choice in SC, according to Forbes . The acceptance rate is 38%; the average annual cost is $79,542; the average annual grant aid is $11,389; alumni with at least 10 years of experience make a median salary of $104,009. No. 191 Wofford College Wofford is a private liberal arts college in Spartanburg and focuses on liberal arts education with strengths in the sciences, business, the humanities and social sciences. The acceptance rate is 52%; the average annual cost is

South Carolina · 1d

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Lockdown lifted at Silver Bluff High after no gun found on campus

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Silver Bluff High School returned to normal operations following a Thursday morning lockdown prompted by what officials believe was a hoax call reporting a potential threat on campus. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office initially responded after receiving a call from an individual claiming to be at...

Aiken County, SC · 1d

The State

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High school football: Six Midlands playoff games to watch as postseason kicks off

It’s playoff time for public and private high school football teams in the Midlands and around the state. The postseason gets started this week. While many of the area’s top teams have first-round byes, there are still plenty of good matchups as postseason kicks off. Here are six of them to keep an eye on Friday night: Games to Watch Spartanburg (2-8) at River Bluff (8-2): First meeting between the two teams. The winner goes to Dorman in the second round of the 5A playoffs. Darius Carter leads River Bluff with 38 catches for 761 yards and nine touchdowns. QB Davis Taylor needs 63 passing yards for 1,000 on the season. Chance Bryant has returned three interceptions for touchdowns. A River Bluff win would give the Gators nine wins in a season for just the third time in program history. Spartanburg comes into the game on a five-game losing streak. Spartanburg RB Trenton Lynch is a Rutgers commit and became the school’s all-time leading rusher earlier this season. Lynch has rushed for 1,458 yards this season and 5,153 rushing yards for his career. Lexington (6-4) at Fort Mill (8-2): First meeting between two teams since 2015. Lexington leads the all-time

Lexington, SC · 2d

The State

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USC announces big name change in honor of former Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin

The University of South Carolina is naming its campus leadership center after former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. The university announced the move in a media release Thursday, ahead of a Friday ceremony to christen the center inside the Columbia campus’ Russell House student union. The center will now be known as the Steven K. Benjamin Leadership and Service Center. “As a student, I saw firsthand how mentors, service and a community that believes in you can help turn potential into purpose,” Benjamin said in a statement accompanying the announcement. “My hope is that the Stephen K. Benjamin Leadership and Service Center will give students the same opportunities to learn, listen and serve alongside their neighbors while using their voices and talents to create meaningful change.” The center serves as the central hub for more than 700 USC student organizations, student government, the university’s Graduate Student Association and other service and leadership development programs, USC said. The name change recognizes a Carolina alumnus. Benjamin earned a bachelor’s in political science in 1991 and graduated from USC’s law school in 1994. In his time at the university, Benjamin was student body president and president of the Student Bar Association. He went on

Columbia, SC · 1d

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15 Midlands teams open playoffs Friday

The high school playoffs get kick off Friday with several notable teams not in action. Four-time defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork and region champions Ridge View, Fairfield Central, Lugoff-Elgin, Camden, Mid-Carolina, Saluda and Batesburg-Leesville and Class A playoff qualifiers Eau Claire, C.A. Johnson and North Central all receive first-round byes.

Lexington, SC · 1d

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Delvin Howard Wants Year-Round Tutoring for Richmond County Students

Delvin T. Howard is one of three school board candidates vying to unseat the incumbent of District 9, Venus Cain. The two are running against Thomas Gardiner and Brad Owens. Howard is a lifelong Augusta resident, graduate of Richmond County public schools, local business owner, and father of two sons attending county schools. His experience includes serving in school council and PTO leadership roles at C.T. Walker Magnet School and Richmond County Technical Magnet School. He is also the co-founder of Blessing Our Community, an outreach initiative supporting Augusta residents. He is part of the Howard family that has held Augusta’s Georgia state representative seat since 1990, when Henry Lee Howard served, followed by Wayne and Karlton Howard, who is currently on the ballot.

Richmond County, GA · 3d

Greenville News

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Predicting Rock Hill vs Boiling Springs, other top Upstate football playoff games

Here are the Upstate’s top 10 high school football games and our predictions for the first round of the SCHSL playoffs. Class 5A Game of the Week No. 9 seed Rock Hill (5-5) at No. 8 Boiling Springs (7-3) Time: 7:30 p.m. | Date : Nov. 6 PLAYOFFS BRACKETS: SC high school football playoffs bracket, schedules. See 2026 pairings This is a rematch of an Oct. 9 thriller in which Boiling Springs earned an overtime victory on the road and improved to 6-1. The Bulldogs in October lost three games, but they were to MaxPreps No. 1 Northwestern, No. 3 Dorman and No. 4 Fort Mill. Boiling Springs is having its best season since going 13-2 and reaching the 5A state final in 2016. On those statewide rankings, the Bulldogs are still No. 5 and Rock Hill is No. 7. Todd Shanesy's prediction: Boiling Springs 17, Rock Hill 14 Kamryn Jackson's prediction: Boiling Springs 28, Rock Hill 17 Stream South Carolina HS football games live on NFHS Network No. 11 Chapin (5-5) at No. 6 Hillcrest (4-6) Time: 7:30 p.m. | Date: Nov. 6 Hillcrest had a brutal non-region schedule and started 1-6, but the Rams have turned it around

Boiling Springs, SC · 2d

Columbia Star

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Dent Middle School celebrates centennial and opens new fine arts building

On October 28, Dent Middle School marked a century of educational excellence with a rededication ceremony and the official ribbon cutting for its new creative and fine arts building. As the oldest school in Richland School District Two, Dent has evolved from a five-classroom rural schoolhouse into a cornerstone of...

Columbia, SC · 1d

WRDW-TV

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Hillview Christian Academy hosts Touch-a-Truck event

GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hillview Christian Academy hosted a Touch-a-Truck event Thursday that gave children the chance to climb into heavy machinery and emergency vehicles. Two EMTs, Quincy Wright and JD Adams, also let children explore the inside of their ambulance. Wright and Adams shared their favorite part of the...

Graniteville, SC · 1d

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River Bluff to host in first round of high school football playoffs

LEXINGTON, SC (WACH) — On Friday, River Bluff will host Spartanburg in the opening round of playoffs for high school football in South Carolina. The Gators head into the postseason with an 8-2, 3-1 record. They are currently ranked 2nd in 5A Region 3. The visiting Vikings are 2-8,...

Lexington, SC · 2d

WRDW-TV

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Richmond County voters decide Board of Education members

On Tuesday, Richmond County voters decided on several Board of Education seats.

Richmond County, GA · 2d

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Lexington County School District One Announces Limited School Choice Opportunities for 2027–2028 School Year

The program will offer 10 available seats per participating school across 15 designated elementary, middle, and high schools. Parents and guardians who wish to apply must complete an online application by November 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Proof of residency is required as part of the application process. If the...

Lexington County, SC · 2d

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Brad Owens Wants Augusta Schools to Adapt as AI Changes Jobs

Brad Owens is one of three school board candidates vying to unseat the incumbent of District 9, Venus Cain. The two are running against Delvin T. Howard and Thomas Gardiner. Owens is a parent to a student in the district. He described himself as a businessman but declined to provide details. About five years ago, he was instrumental in bringing film production to Augusta.

Augusta, GA · 3d

Lexington County Chronicle

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District 5 plans magnet and school choice fairs

Lexington-Richland School District Five will host two magnet and school choice fairs to showcase the educational opportunities available throughout the district. For the first time, every school in the district, including all magnet schools, will be represented at both events. The fairs will give current district families and those interested...

Lexington, SC · 7h