November 4, 2011 RSS feed / Education

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Police Chief Randy Scott celebrates first year on the job

By Josh Cruse
It has been a busy year for Chief Randy Scott of the Columbia Police Department. First, he had to fill 56 openings at the department. He accomplished this, but as situations change, so do the number of officers at the department. More...

Hyatt Park gets update on Eau Claire Development Corporation

By Josh Cruse

After hearing many concerns about residents wanting to see drastic changes to the Eau Claire Development Corporation, Chairman Rev. More...

Pineview Elementary School artists design “Pumpkin Patch” for Agape Senior Center

Student artists from Pineview Elementary School designed “Pineview’s Pumpkin Patch” for The Agape Senior Center’s annual Trunk or Treat event October 27. More...

School foreign language programs rated excellent

Contributed by Richland One Schools

Tres excellent! The foreign language programs at Columbia and Lower Richland high schools received an “Excellent” rating from the State Department of Education. More...

International Walk to School Day at Langford Elementary School

Over 400 students at Langford Elementary School participated in the Walk to School Day Wednesday, October 5. More...

Richland County Council honors law enforcement and passes a long discussed ordinance

By Mike Cox

At the Richland County Council meeting this week, two county law enforcement officers were honored for efforts beyond the normal scope of law enforcement. More...

West Columbia residents go to the polls November 8

By Anita Baker

The regularly scheduled meeting of the West Columbia City Council was called to order by Mayor Bobby Horton at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Members present were L. More...

Bishop Guglielmone blesses new building at St. John Neumann Catholic School

Contributed by St. John Neumann Catholic School

Bishop Guglielmone joined students and staff at St. John Neumann Catholic School recently for the dedication of the Frederick F. Masad building. More...

2012 Teen Video Challenge announced

Contributed by S.C. State Library

The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) launched the second year of the Teen Video Challenge, a national video competition for teens to get involved with reading and their public library's summer reading program. More...

Blythewood Middle School has been busy

Contributed by Imani K. Johnson

Since the beginning of the school year, Blythewood Middle School has been having fun with some major events. More...


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