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The Island Packet

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HS Football Roundup: HHCA, Hardeeville, Beaufort Academy advance in playoffs

It was the first week of the high school football playoffs for South Carolina High School League and SC Independent Schools Association teams. Here is a look at how Lowcountry teams fared: Hilton Head Christian 51, Florence Christian 21: Kres Langhals threw four touchdown passes, three to Jackson Richardson as Hilton Head Christian advanced in the SCISA Class 3A playoffs. The Eagles travel to Bethesda next week. It will be the second meeting of the year between the two teams. Bethesda won, 30-6, on Oct. 9. Langhals also returned an interception for a TD. Joey Houpt also had a TD run for HHCA. Beaufort Academy 35, Lee Academy 34: Terry Dortch had the go-ahead touchdown run in the fourth quarter and the Eagles stopped a late two-point conversion to advance in the SCISA Class A playoffs. Beaufort Academy will travel to Dillon Christian in the second round next week. Beaufort Academy trailed 28-21 in the third quarter. The Eagles go to within 28-27 on Jamison Paulk’s TD pass to Gunnar Andrews. Then, Dortch scored on a 30-yard run and ran in the two-point conversion to make it 35-28. Lee Academy scored on a TD pass with less than a minute

Hardeeville, SC · 2h

WIS-TV

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Jim Hudson Football Friday: Week 11 Highlights

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - It’s another week of high school football in the Midlands and another Jim Hudson Football Friday. Below are the matchups WIS is keeping a close eye on, with teams ranked in the Midlands Top 10. Check back for final scores and highlights as they become...

Columbia, SC · 19h
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kool1027.com

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Kershaw County Coaches Earn Region Coach of the Year Honors

It has been an outstanding fall sports season for Kershaw County athletics, and several local coaches are being recognized for their leadership and success. Lugoff-Elgin High School had four coaches earn Class 4A Region 4 Coach of the Year honors, while Camden High School’s head football coach also received top recognition in Class 3A Region 4.

Kershaw County, SC · 1d

YoCo News

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CHE Approves 17 New College Programs in AI, Health Care and Technology

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....

South Carolina · 1d

WMBF

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Dreher at Wilson

High School football kicks off week 12 and the first round of playoffs. We are bringing you highlights from the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

Columbia, SC · 13h

Lexington County Chronicle

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District 5 biomedical students take research to national level

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)...

South Carolina · 23h

kool1027.com

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Kershaw County School Board To Review Policies And Audit Report Tuesday

The Kershaw County School Board will meet Tuesday, November 10th, at 6 p.m. at the district office on West DeKalb Street in Camden. Board members are scheduled to consider changes to several district policies, including student grading, grade adjustments, credit recovery, and school board member training. The board will also receive the district’s 2026 financial audit report and a communications report on the district’s website.

Kershaw County, SC · 22h

WRDW-TV

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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 · 2d

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 · 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 · 3d

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

Fort Mill Sun

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CHE Approves 17 New College Programs in AI, Health Care and Technology

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. […]

South Carolina · 1d

WRDW-TV

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Lawsuit claims Edgefield County schools, teacher targeted student with autism

A new lawsuit accuses the Edgefield County School District and a Merriwether Elementary School teacher of discriminating against a student with autism.

Edgefield County, SC · 4d

The Post and Courier

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North Augusta football wins its 25th region championship in school history

NORTH AUGUSTA — North Augusta football captured another region championship after going undefeated in region play. It’s the Jackets' first title since 2024, when they went all the way to the state Class AAAA semi-finals, and their 25th in school history. While they went into Friday night's game against rival Midland Valley with the region clinched, it was still an exciting comeback win to finish things off with a bang. It wasn’t a straightforward start to the season for North Augusta, with a 21-7 loss to Strom Thurmond on the road to open things up. But since that tough loss, the Jackets have ...

North Augusta, SC · 4d

YoCo News

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York School District One Among 15 Districts Rewarded for Local Cafeteria Purchases

York School District One has been awarded $5,000 by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture for its purchases of fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey and grains grown in South Carolina during the first season of the Certified SC Cafeteria program. The district’s food service department was one of 15 school food authorities statewide recognized for local...

York, SC · 4d

dillonnews.org

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Dillon Christian School Wins 55-19 Over Clarendon Hall

The Dillon Christian School Warriors won 55-19 over the visiting Clarendon Hall Saints of Summerton, S.C., on Friday, October 30, in varsity football action played in Dillon. Prior to the game, Dillon Christian School had Seniors night. The Dillon Christian School cheerleaders sang the National Anthem. The Saints took the...

Summerton, SC · 2d

hssr.com

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STATE ROUNDUP: Cheraw brinds end to Central's undefeated run; B-L, Saluda, Dillon, Northwestern, Dutch Forkall finish undefeated in region

Other winners: Scott's Branch, Waccamaw, Calhoun County, Sumter, Loris, Wilson, Stratford, Clinton. Cheraw – Cheraw High School brought an end to Central’s hopes of an undefeated season with a 48-34 football victory on Friday at the Braves’ field. Cheraw, seventh in the High School Sports Report Class...

Saluda County, SC · 5d

swlexledger.com

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Gray Collegiate Academy Principal Dr. Brian Newsome Named Charleston Southern University’s 2026 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year

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...

North Charleston, SC · 4d

Lexington County Chronicle

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Republican re-elected as SC’s K-12 schools chief

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,...

South Carolina · 2d

High School On SI

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South Carolina High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

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

South Carolina · 5d