BLYTHEWOOD – A 14-year-old student was arrested after it was determined that the student was in possession of a 4-inch knife on school grounds at Blythewood High School, according to a press release issued by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday, Aug. 19, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Blythewood […]
SC schools one step closer to banning cell phones
August 22, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – South Carolina is one step closer to banning cell phones in public schools after the state Board of Education gave initial approval Aug. 13 to a “model policy” that would apply to K-12 schools throughout the state. The board’s action was in response to a 2024 state budget amendment requiring schools to prohibit […]
Russell is R2 TOY Finalist
August 22, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School Orchestra Director Julie Russell, center with sign, is one of five finalists for Richland District Two’s Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. BHS principal Matt Sherman, right, joined R2 Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore and officials from Richland Two to surprise Russell with the news during class on Tuesday, Aug. 20. […]
Westwood student arrested with gun
August 15, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A 14-year-old student was arrested earlier this week following confirmation that the juvenile was in possession of a loaded firearm on school grounds at Westwood High School, according to Sheriff Leon Lott in a press release. On Aug. 12, at approximately 9 a.m., a Student Resource Officer at Westwood High School was notified […]
Granted
August 15, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood High School teacher Dan Morgan, center, who teaches AP Calculus, was surprised by Craig King, left, from the Dept. of Education with notification that Morgan is the recipient of the 2024 Palmetto State Teachers Association Classroom Grant. This grant will purchase advanced graphing calculators, interactive software, and professional development materials. Pictured right […]
Darci Rush joins R2 team
August 8, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Richland School District Two named Darci Rush as its new Senior Chief Communications Officer, effective August 1. Rush brings over two decades of broadcast journalism experience and a strong connection to the local community to this pivotal role. Rush joins Richland School District Two from WLTX, where she most recently served as Content […]
Tropical Storm Debby delays school in Fairfield County
August 7, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – With the threat of heavy rain and high winds, Fairfield County School District made the decision to move to eLearning on Thursday, Aug. 8. Richard Winn Academy announced plans to delay their first day of school, originally set for Aug. 8. They will now begin on Monday, Aug. 12.
FCSD school board incumbents unopposed
July 18, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – There will be no new faces on the Fairfield County School Board of Trustees come November. The three incumbent trustees who are running for re-election are all unopposed. Joyce Renee Green, a former teacher in the Fairfield School District, filed to retain her seat in District 2 for a second term. Joe Seibles, […]
