Schools

RWA in-class enrollment spikes

By Debra McCown
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August 13, 2020

WINNSBORO – With public schools planning for online instruction this fall in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, some parents are looking for alternatives, says...

Schools

New R2 policy targets trustee

By Michael Smith
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August 13, 2020

COLUMBIA – A recently enacted Richland Two school board policy supported by Superintendent Baron Davis would make it more difficult for sitting members to access...

Schools

FCSD plan ok’d for Aug. 24 start

By Michael Smith
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August 13, 2020

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County School District’s calendar and teaching plans have received approval from the S. C. Department of Education, clearing the way to...

Schools

WHS, FCHS graduates win scholarships

By Barbara Ball
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August 13, 2020

COLUMBIA – The 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia Inc. awarded scholarships totaling $12,000 to six recent high school graduates in the Columbia area. Three...

Community, Schools

Sales tax holiday kicks off Friday

By Voice Staff
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August 6, 2020

COLUMBIA – Computers, clothes, and school supplies are among a variety of items customers can purchase free of sales tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour...

Schools

R2 board approves Aug. 31 start date

By Barbara Ball
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July 30, 2020

COLUMBIA – The Richland Two Board of Trustees voted Tuesday night to approve a revised calendar for the upcoming school year. Aug. 31 will be...

Schools

Dillon awarded R2’s Hamm scholarship

By Barbara Ball
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July 30, 2020

COLUMBIA – The Richland Two Education Foundation has awarded the Debra W. Hamm Scholarship to Blythewood High School 2020 graduate Tillman Dillon. The $3,000 scholarship...