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Lexington One Seeks Community Input on Future School Facility Plans

Lexington, SC 11/12/2026 - Lexington County School District One is inviting parents, guardians, employees and community members to take part in a series of upcoming public meetings focused on the district’s long-term facility planning efforts. The Facilities Planning Feedback Meetings will give residents an opportunity to learn more about...

Lexington County, SC · 3d

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Game of the Week: Hillcrest at Byrnes

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The second round of the South Carolina high school football playoffs takes the Palmetto Sports team to James F. Byrnes, hosting Hillcrest. The Byrnes Rebels took the win 38-17 and will head to face Dutch Fork next Friday. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with...

Duncan, SC · 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 · 3d

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Palmetto Citizens Foundation Awards $50,000 in Teacher Grants

The Palmetto Citizens Foundation has awarded $50,000 to 57 teachers across 12 school districts and charter systems in South Carolina and Georgia through its inaugural Teacher Grant Program. The program received more than 1,350 applications from educators seeking support for classroom supplies, educational resources and innovative learning experiences. Individual grant...

South Carolina · 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 · 3d

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From the basketball court at Irmo High to Belize

BELIZE CITY, Belize – A connection that began on the basketball court at Irmo High School recently brought together two familiar faces thousands of miles from home. U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer reunited with former Irmo High basketball coach Tim Whipple and his wife, Valerie, in Belize City on Nov. 7.

Irmo, SC · 4d

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Student Senate passes campus safety recommendations, discusses $10 million fitness center renovation

USC's student senate passed recommendations addressing campus safety, student recreation and mental health training while discussing a proposed $10 million renovation of the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center during its Nov. 11 meeting. Student Body President Cole Rotondo discussed plans to renovate the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center,...

Columbia, SC · 3d

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Richland One announces newest members of district Hall of Fame

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County School District One announced new members of its Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The Richland One Hall of Fame recognizes graduates of the district’s schools and others who have made significant contributions throughout the district’s history. The district has recognized individuals for 22 years.

Richland County, SC · 4d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 3d

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Newberry Elementary Introducing ActiveFloor Technology

Newberry Elementary School has introduced ActiveFloor technology—an interactive system that projects digital learning environments onto floor spaces—to boost student engagement, encourage physical activity, and support hands-on learning across grade levels. The initiative aligns with significant academic gains at the school. According to the 2026 South Carolina School Report...

Newberry, SC · 4d

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District Five to host Magnet and School Choice Fair Nov. 19

Families can explore academic programs, career pathways and magnet school opportunities. School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will host two Magnet and School Choice Fairs to showcase educational opportunities available throughout the district. For the first time, every school in the district, including all magnet schools, will be...

Richland County, SC · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Silver Foxes open playoff run for title #11

The quest for a second ‘5-peat’ begins Friday at home for Dutch Fork football. As the Silver Foxes prepare to face Fort Mill in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs, question marks remain at the quarterback position. Starter Jaxon Knotts left the Oct. 30 finale against White Knoll with an apparent hand injury.

Irmo, SC · 5d

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‘Promise of service’: Former Columbia mayor hopes USC center named for him can foster future leaders

COLUMBIA — When Steve Benjamin arrived on the University of South Carolina campus on Aug. 17, 1987, he didn't understand what was possible in his life. 39 years later, he has returned to campus, this time to help students find what's possible in theirs. On Nov. 6, the Leadership...

Columbia, SC · 5d

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School organization honors South Carolina students throughout the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) hosted Illuminate to honor the students and parents who have utilized their services. CISSC looks to identify challenges certain students face in class or at home and coordinate with community partners to bring outside resources. The organization’s goal is to help students stay in school until they graduate.

Columbia, SC · 5d

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The Sideline Scoop: Four Horry County teams remain alive in state football playoffs

Just four Horry County football teams remain in the South Carolina High School League playoffs. And even though that number has shrunk down, we are set for quite an entertaining slate of second-round Friday night football here this week. Leading the way is the team with the only home game...

Horry County, SC · 6d

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Local biomedical students take research to the national level

Four students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) have earned the opportunity to serve as South Carolina delegates at the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) national meeting, to be held in Chicago during February 2027. Shaun Njau (Irmo High), Madeline Rutherford (Spring Hill High), Jenna Mathis...

Irmo, SC · 4d

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Battle of the Yellow Jackets: North Augusta prepares to host Irmo

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC (WJBF)- The second round of the South Carolina High School League playoffs kick off this Friday. With teams around the Palmetto state preparing, there’s one key matchup in class 4A. The North Augusta Yellow Jackets had a first-round bye, and this week, it’ll be the battle of the Yellow Jackets. North Augusta […]

North Augusta, SC · 4d

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