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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 · 5d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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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Lancaster Teen Becomes Youngest InnoVision Award Winner with AI College and Career Platform

Grace Brusky, a Lancaster senior at Cyber Academy of South Carolina, became the youngest winner in the 28-year history of the South Carolina InnoVision Awards on Nov. 5. Pathly, the artificial intelligence platform she co-founded with her father, won the Community Enrichment Award at the Thornblade Club in Greer. Pathly learns each student’s interests and […]

Lancaster, SC · 4d

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USC Aiken gets approval for master’s degree in emerging media

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The University of South Carolina Aiken has been approved for a new master’s degree in emerging media that is expected to begin in fall 2027. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education last week approved 17 new courses across nine universities in the state. The...

Aiken, SC · 4d

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Fort Mill Marching Band Earns Third Place In SCBDA 6A Finals

The Fort Mill High School Marching Band placed third at the South Carolina Band Directors Association 6A State Championships, earning the bronze medal with a score of 91.45 for its 2026 show, “In My Beginning.” Wando High School won the state title with a 93.70, and James F. Byrnes High School took the silver medal...

Fort Mill, SC · 6d

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FCCLA students attend fall leadership conference at SC State Museum

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students gathered at the South Carolina State Museum for the FCCLA fall leadership conference. FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, helps prepare students for careers through family and consumer sciences education. Areas of focus include education and training, hospitality and tourism, arts and design, personal finance, human services and public service.

Columbia, SC · 4d

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Why NC public schools close on Veterans Day while some neighbors stay open

Veterans Day is a required school holiday for North Carolina’s 1.5 million public school students, but students in some neighboring states will have a regular school day Wednesday. A longstanding state law makes North Carolina’s approach different from Virginia and South Carolina. FULL STORY: Why public schools are closed on Veterans Day in NC, but not in some states Here are key takeaways: State law requires it. Veterans Day is the only holiday under North Carolina statute that requires public schools to close. Classes can be held on other holidays like Presidents’ Day and Memorial Day, though many districts schedule teacher workdays then. The law only applies to traditional-calendar schools, but charter schools usually also close on Veterans Day. No school on Sundays. State law also bars public schools from holding classes on Sundays. Neighboring states differ. Virginia and South Carolina allow classes on Veterans Day. South Carolina law requires at least one hour of instruction honoring veterans, with schools that close observing the holiday the next day. Observances still happen. North Carolina schools typically hold events honoring veterans around the holiday, and state law designates November as Veterans’ History Awareness Month. A large veteran population. North Carolina was home

North Carolina · 4d

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Northwoods Moves Into The Semi’s With 35-10 Win

Summerville – The Northwood Academy Chargers (9-2) scored two touchdowns in 39 seconds in the third quarter to break open a tight contest as they defeated Heathwood Hall Episcopal (5-6) 35-10 in the first round of the SCISA AAAA playoffs. “It is always nice to get the win but...

Summerville, SC · 6d

Fort Mill Sun

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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund opens statewide application for up to $10,000 for college

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, which opened its application statewide today 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 · 5d