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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 […]
Things were not so quiet at “The Castle” at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. The sounds of bouncing balls and coaches giving instructions emanated loudly from Westwoo
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — Charleston Southern University Professor Dr. Michael Mercer remembers his 24-year-old student who died on Sunday, Nov. 1, after collapsing while running the New York City Marathon. Rachel Apa, who was running in honor of her late grandfather and to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease,...
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture recently recognized 15 school districts for going above and beyond in purchasing South Carolina-grown fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey and grains during the first season of the Certified SC Cafeteria program. Created with $1 million in annual funding from the South Carolina General Assembly, Certified...
Four students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies have earned the opportunity to serve as South Carolina delegates at the American Junior Academy of Science national meeting, to be held in Chicago in February 2027. Shaun Njau (Irmo High), Madeline Rutherford (Spring Hill High), Jenna Mathis (Spring Hill High)...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Southern University is mourning the loss of MBA student Rachel Apa, who died after collapsing near mile marker 24 of the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Apa, 24, of Pennsylvania, suffered a medical emergency during the race and was taken to a hospital, where she later died, according […]
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
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education approved 17 new academic programs at nine colleges and universities during today’s business meeting, expanding educational opportunities in artificial intelligence, information technology, healthcare and other fields. The new offerings reflect the growing integration of emerging technologies across academic disciplines and include undergraduate, graduate and specialized career training opportunities. […]
COLUMBIA — Republican Ellen Weaver won a second term Tuesday, Nov. 3, as South Carolina’s state superintendent for K-12 public schools. Weaver received 51% of the vote against Democrat Sylvia Wright; 56,000 votes separated the two, according to unofficial results from the state Election Commission. Baba Amin Ojuok,...
RAVENEL, S.C. (WCSC) — A Ravenel preschool teacher is raising money to add sensory boxes to the classrooms where she works, with the goal of helping students calm strong emotions and return to class activities. Margaret Deal, a preschool itinerant special education teacher at E.B. Ellington, started the “Supporting...
West Columbia, SC 11/02/2026 - Dr. Brian Newsome, principal of Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA), has been named Charleston Southern University’s 2026 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his accomplishments and the impact he has made since his time at the university. Newsome was honored at the university’s Alumni Chapel...
The high school playoffs return Friday with a couple of changes. After two years of two divisions, the S.C. High School League will have a fully consolidated C
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina High School League state championship brackets for 2026 is set. The South Carolina high school football playoffs will begin on Friday Nov. 6. The state championships for the SCHSL teams will take place Dec. 4-5 at South Carolina State University. Here’s a look...
Eight Greenville County elementary schools ranked in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s Best South Carolina Elementary Schools list for 2027. Sterling School, a full choice K-8 school in Greenville, was the district’s highest-ranked elementary school at No. 3. U.S. News also named Sterling School as the best middle school in South Carolina for 2027.
Ellen Weaver has been head of the state Department of Education since 2022, when she won in a crowded primary election.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Students from South Carolina State University and Claflin University united Tuesday morning to make their voices heard, marching through the streets of Orangeburg to encourage voter turnout on Election Day. The collaborative “March to the Polls” brought together scholars from both historically Black institutions, rallying them...
SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has recognized 15 school districts, including Charleston County and Williamsburg County, for purchasing local produce, supporting farmers, and providing nutritious meals to students. Launched in January with a $1 million annual investment from the South Carolina General Assembly, Certified S.C. Cafeteria supplies South Carolina-grown produce, […]
The Daily Gamecock polled 40 out-of-state students and found that 74% did not vote in the 2026 elections. A strong majority expressed a lack of knowledge and awareness of current South Carolina politics. Lena Richardson, a fourth-year biological sciences student from North Carolina, said that South Carolina politics feel like...
Eight York and Lancaster county football teams will play in the South Carolina High School League Class 4A and 5A playoffs, which begin Friday, Nov. 6. Two local teams earned opening round byes. Northwestern is the No. 1 seed in the Class 5A Upper State, and South Pointe is the No. 3 seed in the...
