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You Can Name the New Statewide Test

You Can Name the New Statewide Test

Columbia (WLTX) -- Over a thousand people have already voted for the name of the new standardized test that will replace the PACT exam.

Principal Receives Technology Innovation Recognition

Principal Receives Technology Innovation Recognition

Hopkins (WLTX) -- Hopkins Middle Principal Goler Collins was chosen as one of four finalists for a national award that recognizes principals for their commitment to technology and innovation, according to a Tuesday news release.

Art Teacher Headed for Mrs America Competition

Art Teacher Headed for Mrs America Competition

Irmo (WLTX) -- Many kids think their teachers are so special, they should wear a crown.  Now there's one who actually does.

New School Outfits Lurk in the Closet

New School Outfits Lurk in the Closet

(USA TODAY) -- During this economically rocky back-to-school season, buying a new wardrobe for the kids sounds about as appealing as digging into a pile of cold Tater Tots.

School in Session, Children Afoot

School in Session, Children Afoot

Columbia (WLTX) - With kids walking to school and riding the bus Midlands police officers out, making sure you're heeding the school zones.

It's Back to School

It's Back to School

(WLTX) - Students in Some Midlands Districts Returned to School Today.

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Kids Use Old Textbooks, Pay More for Lunch Now

Kids Use Old Textbooks, Pay More for Lunch Now

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The school budget was so tight in Jacksonville, Florida, last year that they held a paper drive -- a toilet paper drive.

Richland One Libraries Targeted for Update

Richland One Libraries Targeted for Update

Columbia (WLTX) -- Even with the introdcution of e-books and the internet, some experts are saying we should not forget the printed word.

S.C. Students Do Better on ACT Exam

S.C. Students Do Better on ACT Exam

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's graduating seniors showed a slight gain on the ACT college exam for the fifth-consecutive year. But South Carolina students are still below the national average on the test.

Check the DataCenter to see where your school ranks.

Changing Schools for Senior Year

Changing Schools for Senior Year

Columbia (WLTX) -- For some children in military families, they find themselves changing school partway through high school.  One high school senior shares his experience of what it's like to be the "new kid."

Small Severance for Separated Superintendent

Small Severance for Separated Superintendent

Columbia (WLTX) -- Officials at Lexington-Richland School District 5 released the agreement between them and Dr. Scott AndersEn, the district's former superintendent that resigned weeks ago amid speculation and rumors.

Top Dog All Four Years of High School

Top Dog All Four Years of High School

Columbia (WLTX) -- Imagine what high school would have been like if you were the upperclassman for all four years.  A class of entering freshman may have that opportunity.

Scores Improve at One Lexington-Richland 5 School

Scores Improve at One Lexington-Richland 5 School

(WLTX) - Scores are improving at one Lexington-Richland Five school.

Clemson Graduates Told to Lead by Following Their Passions

Clemson Graduates Told to Lead by Following Their Passions

CLEMSON (AP) -- More than 600 Clemson University summer graduates were encouraged to serve by following their passions.

New USC President Addresses Summer Graduates

New USC President Addresses Summer Graduates

COLUMBIA (AP) -- The University of South Carolina's new president told graduates from across the state their newly earned degrees represent a passport to opportunity and citizenship.

 

McBride to Resign from School Board Position

McBride to Resign from School Board Position

Richland County (WLTX) -- Richland One School District Board Member Jeanette McBride announced Thursday that she will be leaving the school board on November 4th, after winning a bid for Richland County clerk of court.

Registration for Batesburg-Leesville Primary Moved

Registration for Batesburg-Leesville Primary Moved

(WLTX) - Lexington School District Three officials say they're changing where parents are supposed to register their students.