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Life
Planet Fitness offering free summer passes for teens
Education
Local school unveils some published authors
A few Fifth grade students at Leaphart elementary are now published authors.
Education
SC school meal programs prep for new USDA rules that limit added sugars
Beginning next school year, meals served in school cafeterias across the country will feature reduced sugar, lower sodium, and a wider variety of options.
Local News
USDA guidelines updated for school meals
The updates are aimed at making school breakfasts and lunches healthier.
Education
Teacher's unconventional classroom moments spark debate
In the video, White said he asked four to five of his students, whom he calls “besties,” for help.
Education
Texas welding teacher vanishes mid-semester, leaving students in limbo
Hundreds packed a school board meeting this week as they work to find clarity on Mr. Vick's extended absence at a crucial time of the year.
National
Principal of 35 years suddenly let go: A surprise end to a dedicated career
"The irony is not lost on me as I was at the banquet to be honored for being Principal of the Year almost exactly a year ago," Neff principal Amanda Wingard said.
Heartwarming
96-year-old man earns college degree after 70 years, proves it's never too late
When asked what he'll do with the new degree, Bartlett responded "I may carry it and wave it around."
Sumter
Six Sumter County seniors awarded full-ride scholarship
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
Find Some Fun
From art to horses: Midlands summer camps offer something for every child
With the school year wrapping up, parents are on the hunt for the perfect summer camp for their kids. Here are a few options.
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.
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