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CCSO, CCSD launch new program
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (207+ words) The Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), in partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), is proud to launch a new monthly recognition program celebrating elementary student leadership and the meaningful relationships built through School Resource Officers (SROs). Each month, a…...
US jobs report for Jan. to be delayed because of partial government shutdown
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (373+ words) Two monthly reports about the state of the labor market are on hold this week because of the partial government shutdown. WASHINGTON "The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Feb. 2 that its closely watched employment report for January will not…...
Horry County schools will be closed for another day. Here are the details.
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (202+ words) Crews clear snow off the roads in Myrtle Beach on Feb. 1, 2026. CONWAY'Horry County schoolswill remain closed Feb. 3 as the area deals with the impacts of a winter storm that blanketed the region in several inches of snow. School district officials…...
'The room is just electric': Pearl Friends raises funds for girls in Aiken High mentorship program
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (779+ words) Erin is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken. Her first poetry book, "Origins of My Love," was published by Bottlecap Press in 2022. Comedian Trish Suhr performed on Jan. 29 during the Pearl Friends comedy dinner benefitting Aiken High…...
North Augusta organization starts up free English classes, seeks volunteers and participants
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (449+ words) Community Ministry of North Augusta is looking for volunteers and students as it offers a free English class. NORTH AUGUSTA" A local nonprofit in North Augusta that is known for its thrift shop and its community outreach with its food…...
Lawmakers propose cameras in special ed classrooms. Parents want them. Disability advocates disagree.
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1143+ words) AIKEN " The first time Tanya Lord heard about a teacher aide laying hands on her then 6-year-old daughter was when a fellow parent asked if she'd seen the police report. Staff present that day three years ago in Kadence's classroom…...
ECCAS headed to NASA event
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (361+ words) ECCAS student team members who will be competing at this year's'FutureEngineers.org NASA TechRise Student Challenge Students from the East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies (ECCAS) have been named national finalists in the prestigious FutureEngineers.org NASA TechRise Student Challenge,…...
Dominion Energy, SCDE open annual student essay contest
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (327+ words) South Carolina high school juniors and seniors are invited to submit entries for Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education's fifth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest. Submissions are due March 27. The contest, which expands on…...
Charleston County School District unveils plan to expand opportunities at downtown schools
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (963+ words) Burke High School is part of the Peninsula Promise, a new district initiative announced Jan. 29, 2026, to expand educational opportunities and programs in downtown schools. After two years of gathering feedback from parents, teachers and community members, the Charleston County School…...
SC nonprofit launches education initiative with 1981 Clemson national football team
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (923+ words) Members of the 1981 Clemson national championship team march proudly during a parade celebrating the team's 2016 national championship. Quarterback Homer Jordan led Clemson to a 45-10 win over Wofford in the 1981 opener. Jordan threw for nine touchdowns and ran for six more…...