New magnet school offers coding
2019-08-29
Richland School District Two is adding yet another intriguing magnet to its offerings. Computer science is coming to Sandlapper Elementary School. Sandlapper will transform intoContinue Reading
The Comet offers free rides to students
2019-08-28
Starting this week, the Comet has formed new relationships with Columbia College, and School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties to where their students,Continue Reading
Midlands Technical College Designated as Purple Heart College
2019-08-28
Affirming its longstanding commitment to providing quality higher education and support services to military veterans and their families, the Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission signedContinue Reading
How to make healthy school lunches
2019-08-26
Switching from vacation mode to a new school year calls for stocking up on healthy lunch and snack supplies. Meals and snacks should be nutritiousContinue Reading
Richland 2 superintendent receives high marks
2019-08-22
By Al Dozier Richland 2 Superintendent Baron Davis received “An Overall Distinguished Evaluation” by a unanimous vote from the Richland 2 School Board at theContinue Reading
Conservation district announces back-to-school initiatives
2019-08-22
The Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District has several opportunities for K-12 teachers, staff and students to get involved in conservation efforts as theContinue Reading
RNE names hall of fame inductees
2019-08-22
Richland Northeast High School has announced the inaugural inductees to its Athletics Hall of Fame. They are: Rick Grich (former Coach/Athletic Director – 1978-1998), PortiaContinue Reading
Apprenticeship program holds signing day
2019-08-22
In partnership with Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Apprenticeship Carolina, the Columbia Chamber has announced the current class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program (MYA). SigningContinue Reading
Dr. Lynn Hoekstra named educator of the year
2019-08-20
Dr. Lynn Hoekstra of Columbia has been named the 2019 South Carolina Project Learning Tree Jerry L. Shrum Outstanding Educator of the Year. She wasContinue Reading
Richland 2 faces soaring food debt
2019-08-15
By Al Dozier Richland District 2 reported almost $242,000 in debts owed by families for student school meals. Those eye-popping numbers were received in aContinue Reading
District 2 to hold special event for students changing schools
2019-08-15
Sixth- and ninth-graders in Richland Two will get a head start on the new school year by participating in either Step-Up to Sixth or FreshContinue Reading