August 28, 2009 RSS feed / Education

Nelums named All- American Scholar

Brittany Nelums of Gaston, S.C., has been named an All- American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. Nelums, who attends Swansea High School, was nominated for this honor by Sanquenetta LaToya Williams. More...

4- H2O Pontoon classroom an annual summer success

A week- long annual educational program for youth on the lake continues to be a great and popular summertime adventure. This year, the 4- H2O Pontoon Classroom on Lake Murray was held in June for 20 youngsters between 10 and 12 years of age. More...

Byrnes scholarship recipient

The James F. Byrnes Foundation awards scholarships to young South Carolinians who have lost one or both parents by death. Barbara Ball from Columbia SC is among the 2009 Byrnes Scholarship winners and will be attending College of Charleston. More...

Partnership allows donations to schools

South Carolina now has a first- in- the- nation partnership allowing private dollars to flow directly to school classrooms. The new partnership between South Carolina's Palmetto Horizon Foundation and the national organization Donors- Choose. More...

Gregory receives medical degree from USC

Philip L. Gregory received his Doctory of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina May 15. He is the recipient of the Richard Borden Clinical Excellence award. Gregory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Richland One, Midlands Tech to offer fall adult ed classes

Interested in a job in the medical field or need to sharpen your medical skills? This fall Richland One's Office of Adult Education in conjunction with Midlands Technical College, will be offering several courses. More...

Grants aimed at helping potential high school dropouts

More than $3 million in grants to support programs aimed at helping potential high school dropouts has been announced by the South Carolina Department of Education's Office of Regional Services. More...

Three Richland One schools receive grant to promote fresh fruits, vegetables

How's this for new school snack menu items: kumquats, ugli fruits, grapples, purple broccoli, and red carrots? More...

Committe files lawsuit against Richland 2

The Hope Charter School Committee filed a lawsuit last week in S.C. Administrative Law Court challenging what they say is a double- standard used by the Richland 2 school board to deny the proposed charter school. More...

Harvin earns West Point sponored scholarship

On August 21, Lt. Col. David Bauer, USA (Ret) presented Ladson Harvin, son of Stewart and Maria Harvin, with a United States Military Academy crest to wear proudly on his Marion Military Institute (MMI) uniform. More...