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Education

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Crime

Knife brought according to Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Richland County student brings knife to their elementary school, gives student minor cut

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Elizabeth West
A nine-year-old student brought a knife with her to Annie Burnside Elementary School intending to harm other students.

Education

The district’s board approved the first reading of the policy this week, which would allow...

Lexington-Richland 5 to change weapons policy, allow SLED-certified officers to bring firearms to district property

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
Lexington-Richland School District Five passed a first reading on Sept. 28 to allow SLED-certified security officers to possess concealed weapons on district property.

Education

FILE - In this July 22, 2014, file photo, flags fly at the entrance to South Carolina State...

SC State set to tow vehicles parked in unauthorized areas

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
South Carolina State University’s Department of Public Safety announced they will begin towing vehicles parked in unauthorized areas throughout campus.

Education

Lakewood High School

Meeting Street Scholarship expansion to help dozens of Sumter County seniors pay for college

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Sumter County seniors and students across the state are set to have access to a major statewide scholarship expansion.

Education

Teacher Park

Former Fairfield County superintendent honored through affordable living for teachers

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
A former superintendent was honored for his vision to help teachers afford to live in the areas they educate.

Education

Claflin University leaders unveiled a new concert grand piano at the Whitaker V. Middleton...

Claflin University adds new instrument to nationally accredited program

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Claflin University leaders unveiled a new concert grand piano at the Whitaker V. Middleton Fine Arts Center.

Political

As deadlines approach, a national voter outreach effort rolled through the Midlands to get...

Voter registration bus tour seeks out younger voters at nearby universities

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
As deadlines approach, a national voter outreach effort rolled through the Midlands to get residents registered and ready for the polls.

Midlands News

The University of South Carolina Equestrian team is back in the saddle for the 2026-27 season...

USC Equestrian opens regular season with pair of top-10 matchups

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM EDT
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By Hannah Burbank
The University of South Carolina Equestrian team is back in the saddle for the 2026-27 season after winning the NCEA National Championship last year.

Education

Richland One settles in lawsuit by former school district principal

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
Richland School District One settled in a court case filed by former principal and instructor Ericka Hursey.

Education

Carver-Lyons Elementary School celebrates peace.

Columbia elementary students celebrate International Day of Peace

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 12:01 AM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Students in Columbia celebrated the International Day of Peace today with a permanent symbol of unity on their playground.
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Education

Coach Dawn Staley is extending her talents to the classroom at the University of South...

Dawn Staley brings leadership lessons to USC

Updated: Sep. 28, 2026 at 10:48 PM EDT
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By Tanner Gilmartin and Elizabeth West
The Dawn Staley Leadership Academy is now in session at the University of South Carolina.

News

Newberry High School is earning national recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion...

Newberry High School earns Unified Champion Schools national recognition

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Newberry High School is earning national recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, becoming the first school in Newberry County to receive the national distinction.

News

The Orangeburg Coroner has released the names of two men killed in a shooting at South...

SC State releases statement on terminated academic programs due to low enrollment

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
South Carolina State University terminated several academic programs during its Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday.

News

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Bathroom damaged after morning fire at Richland County elementary school

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a bathroom inside a Richland County elementary school on Thursday morning, fire officials said.

Education

The Lexington Richland School District 5 Adult Education Program hosted its annual College...

Lexington Richland Adult Education Program hosts annual college expo day

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
The Lexington School District 5 Adult Education Program hosted its annual College Expo Day on Thursday.

Education

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) hosted an Impaired Driving Awareness...

USC students experience impaired driving simulation

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) hosted an Impaired Driving Awareness Event on the University of South Carolina campus.

Education

The Orangeburg Coroner has released the names of two men killed in a shooting at South...

SC State terminates academic programs due to low enrollment

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
South Carolina State University terminated several academic programs during its Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday.

Education

Photo of planned Benjamin E. Mays residence hall.

SC State University approves new Benjamin E. Mays Hall set to open in 2027

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of a new $50 million residence hall during a Thursday meeting.

Midlands News

Newberry County pauses to honor the 12 lives lost almost eight decades ago.

Newberry County honors 12 who died in school bus accident 80 years ago

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 11:36 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The Newberry County Transportation Team honored the 80th anniversary of a tragedy that saw 12 lives lost.

Education

Sumter school evacuates, shuts off gas lines after reporting a ‘strong odor’

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The Sumter Career and Technology Center evacuated students to the Sumter High School gymnasium after a strong odor was detected on Wednesday.

Education

USC students learn more about the upcoming election.

‘Spur the Vote’ event prepares USC students for upcoming midterm election

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 11:53 PM EDT
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By Tanner Gilmartin and Elizabeth West
With two weeks left until South Carolina’s voter registration deadline, advocates are making last-minute efforts to help younger voters register.

Education

More than $210 million has been allocated to South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Trust...

‘Are they working?’ Lawmakers, education officials clash over SC school voucher test results

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By Deric Rush
More than $210 million has been allocated to South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund, but state lawmakers and education officials debate whether the state has enough reliable data to prove participating students are making academic progress.

WIS Investigates

New court documents show details of failed Allen University football stadium project

New court documents show details of failed Allen University football stadium project

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 8:55 AM EDT
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By Billie Jean Shaw and Elizabeth West
A 70+ page contract between Allen University and 50 Plus 1 Sports highlights further details on the flawed business deal.

Education

A Lexington County District One high school received an unconventional lesson in money...

Pelion High School students learn financial literacy with rock-and-roll twist

Updated: Sep. 21, 2026 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
A Lexington County District One high school received an unconventional lesson in money management on Monday.

News

As South Carolina continues to work through a teacher shortage, one organization says career...

Alternative certification program aims to help fill South Carolina teacher vacancies

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 7:20 PM EDT
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By Stephen Biddix
As South Carolina continues to work through a teacher shortage, one organization says career changers could play a key role in helping fill classrooms statewide.

Education

As South Carolina continues to work through a teacher shortage, one organization says career...

Alternative certification program aims to help fill South Carolina teacher vacancies

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Stephen Biddix
As South Carolina continues to work through a teacher shortage, one organization says career changers could play a key role in helping fill classrooms across the state.

School Reopening Plans

Blythewood Middle School hosts first stop of tour, with Sumter school next

Google internet safety roadshow teaches Midlands students digital citizenship

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Kaila Paige
Students across the Midlands are getting a hands-on lesson in digital safety as Google’s Internet Safety Roadshow makes a stop in the area over the next few days.

Education

South Carolina State held a ceremony welcoming their newest class of students to the university.

SC State welcomes Class of 2030 during annual fall convocation ceremony

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 10:54 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
South Carolina State held a ceremony welcoming their newest class of students to the university.

News

Orangeburg County School District families connected with educators, programs and community...

Orangeburg County families to connect with school resources at fall summit

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff and Billie Jean Shaw
Orangeburg County School District families connected with educators, programs and community partners Thursday at the district’s annual Fall Family and Community Engagement Summit.

Education

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education recognized A.C. Flora High School as a...

A.C. Flora High School given state ‘school of excellence’ award

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education recognized A.C. Flora High School as a school of excellence Tuesday morning.

Midlands News

National headlines warning that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to...

Is AI a threat to humanity? USC expert, Columbia users separate doom headlines from daily reality

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By Deric Rush
National headlines warning that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity have sparked debate across the country and Midlands.

Crime

Recording reveals ex-Allen University president asked to expedite stadium project ‘to save his...

Man indicted, accused of defrauding Allen University out of millions meant for football stadium

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Michael Owens and Elizabeth West
A man is now facing federal charges after allegedly defrauding Columbia’s Allen University out of millions that were meant for the construction of a new football stadium.

Education

Student brings tool with knife to Lexington County elementary school

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
A Lexington One School District principal reported a knife tool brought into an elementary school to parents on Tuesday.

News

The Columbia Gamecocks Alumni Chapter hosted its “Mahjong for Scholarships” event Sunday.

Columbia Gamecocks Alumni Chapter hosts mahjong fundraiser for scholarships

Updated: Sep. 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The Columbia Gamecocks Alumni Chapter hosted its “Mahjong for Scholarships” event Sunday.

Midlands News

Career and volunteer firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the Irmo Fire...

Midlands firefighters join 9/11 stair climb at Williams-Brice Stadium

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Midlands firefighters joined together to honor first responders who lost their lives in 9/11.

Education

Annual photo for the W. J. Keenan High class.

W. J. Keenan High class of ’76 marks 50 years at homecoming

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By Tanner Gilmartin
The W. J. Keenan Reunion Committee hosted multiple classes for the homecoming game, and the class of ’76 was among those in attendance.

Education

South Carolina schools hold moment of silence as students honor first responders and veterans

Patriot Day ceremony marks 25th anniversary of 9/11

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Kaila Paige
South Carolina schools hold moment of silence as students honor first responders and veterans

News

Benedict College is putting a new focus on helping its freshman men succeed in college and...

Benedict College launches BEST Leadership Institute

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Benedict College is putting a new focus on helping its freshman men succeed in college and beyond.

Education

USC is celebrating 225 years of educating generations of South Carolinians.

USC celebrates 225 years amid record enrollment growth

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Stephen Biddix
The University of South Carolina is marking its 225th anniversary this year while continuing to post record enrollment numbers and invest heavily in campus improvements.

Midlands News

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Lexington County student brought knife to school, officials say no threats made

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
A student brought a knife into White Knoll Middle School Friday, according to Lexington School District One.

We the People

Honors college anthropology students were able to glimpse at what life was like on campus...

Digging near USC ‘Horseshoe’ leads to 1800s-era relics

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 11:13 PM EDT
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By Greg Adaline and Elizabeth West
Honors College anthropology students were able to glimpse at what life was like on campus during the 19th century.

News

Lexington-Richland School District 5 held a wall raiser ceremony Thursday at Harbison West...

Lexington-Richland 5 holds wall raiser ceremony at Harbison West Elementary

Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 12:02 AM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Lexington-Richland School District 5 held a wall raiser ceremony Thursday at Harbison West Elementary School.

News

A newly graduated class of electrical line workers at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College...

Newly graduated linemen showcase skills at OCtech pole farm

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 6:35 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
A newly graduated class of electrical line workers at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College showcased what they learned at the school’s on-campus electrical pole farm.

News

Many of South Carolina’s historic Black schools no longer educate students, but preservation...

South Carolina Preservation Network aims to save historic black schools

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Stephen Biddix
Many of South Carolina’s historic Black schools no longer educate students, but preservation advocates say their stories and significance to local communities deserve to be remembered.

News

Two students at Carolina Springs Middle School were charged in separate cases after having...

2 middle school students arrested for having weapons on school grounds, deputies say

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Two students at Carolina Springs Middle School were charged in separate cases after having weapons on school grounds.

News

Two students were arrested after an incident involving pepper spray on Sept. 20.

Fight at A.C. Flora High School ends with SRO deploying pepper spray, 2 students charged

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
A fight at A.C. Flora High School led to students being exposed to pepper spray, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

State News

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library left a significant impact on South Carolina prior to her...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has given books to 60,000 SC children

Updated: Aug. 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Dolly Parton may be gone but her impact on South Carolina literacy remains.

Education

Columbia College President John Dozier and First Lady Victoria Dozier

Columbia College President and First Lady eligible for America’s Favorite Couple

Updated: Aug. 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The President and First Lady of Columbia College could win the title of America’s Favorite Couple.

Midlands News

Student found with loaded gun at Lower Richland High School, Sheriff Lott says

Broadway actor returns to the Midlands

Updated: Aug. 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
A Broadway actor and dancer from Columbia returned to his hometown to visit a Richland County District One school.

School Reopening Plans

Program lets high schoolers earn up to 60 college credit hours at no cost

Lexington-Richland 5, Midlands Technical College launch free dual enrollment degree pathway

Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 8:11 PM EDT
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By Kaila Paige
Program lets high schoolers earn up to 60 college credit hours at no cost
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