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From art to horses: Midlands summer camps offer something for every child
Education
Teacher under investigation, 'reassigned' out of classroom after video shows students unbraiding hair, painting his nails in class
In the video, White said he asked 4-5 of his students who he calls “besties” for help.
Local News
After decades behind the wheel, local school bus driver retires
The Richland One bus driver, Blease Brown, is stepping out from behind the wheel after driving students to school for over 40 years.
Nation World
School integration still isn't reality, 70 years after being ordered by the Supreme Court
Lawsuits in the decades since have chipped away at Brown v. Board, leaving fewer and fewer tools in the hands of districts to integrate schools effectively.
Local News
P.A.L.: The future of battery production in South Carolina
A robotic dog used in factory and manufacturing spaces can inspire the next generation in the electric technology workforce
Local News
SC battery symposium talks workforce
With new manufacturing comes robots, they are used mainly on the factory floor.
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Six Sumter high schoolers receive full-ride college scholarships
Sumter High's Jada Collins, Alana Garrick, Aiden Kim, Erin Lin, Olin Towery and Crestwood High's Reymart Velasco are the 2024 Harmon Scholarship recipients
Teacher Of The Week
Krystal Foxworth is News 19's Teacher of the Week
We are rolling out the red carpet for our next News19 Teacher of the Week. From balloons, baskets and a banner, you can find it all at Little Love Christian Academy.
Teacher Of The Week
Teacher of the Week: Krystal Foxworth
The WLTX Teacher of the Week is from Little Love Christian Academy .
Education
Six seniors in Sumter county going to college for free
The six are winners of the Harmon Scholarship that pays for tuition, on campus housing, meal plans, etc.
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Georgia student finds a career path after caring for mom who suffered a stroke
La'tyren Baker knew he had to grow up in high school, after his mom got so sick, she needed round-the-clock care.
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Problems with federal financial aid program leaves many college bound students in limbo
Glitches in the U.S. Department of Education's recently overhauled financial aid system have left many students unable to commit to a school.
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