SC senator and advocacy groups call for free school meals for students
In the state, 64 percent of schoolchildren also qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Author: Alex Tejada
FIRST FIVE: SC partnership launches new website that helps families of young children access resources
South Carolina has more than 40 programs and services available for families with young children. However, many people do not know about them.
CIU and Special Olympics South Carolina partner to promote fast-growing sport
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — April is National Pickleball Month, To celebrate, one South Carolina nonprofit is working with the Special Olympics and a local university to promote the sport. “Special Olympics South Carolina has Adaptive Pickleball going throughout the state introducing pickleball to their community,” said Sandy Halkett, founder of Adaptive Pickleball. “We’re going to grow this into a Special…
THE HOPE INITIATIVE: SC community college works with local school district to further students’ education
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has partnered with the county school district to offer admission to all graduating seniors.
SWIFTWATER RESCUE: Columbia firefighters hop into Saluda River for life-saving training
Firefighter Taylor Crews says the rocks and water speed can prove a challenge, but one he relishes.
CORRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: SC agency working to improve prison system
The department also offers different bonuses for its employees. Director Bryan Stirling says the agency must also retain workers as well as recruit them.
USC music students introduce opera to elementary school kids
University of South Carolina grad school students performed an original piece based on classic children’s stories to 4th and 5th graders at Rosewood Elementary.
ONE-ON-ONE: Columbia College’s 21st president looks forward to returning home
The private liberal arts college offers online and evening classes and is also now fully coed.
CAMDEN BURIAL PROJECT: SC archaeologists work to give proper resting place to 14 Revolutionary War soldiers
Saturday, a funeral service will take place honoring the fallen soldiers.
HIGHER EDUCATION DAY: SC governor and college students speak about affording school in the Palmetto State
If you choose to go to a technical college in South Carolina, you might be able to go for free thanks to the Workforce Scholarship program.
