Lexington-Richland School District Five is pleased to extend an invitation to individuals aspiring to become certified teachers. An informative event will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center). This event offers a valuable opportunity for attendeesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After an eight-day postponement due to rainy weather, the ninth Shamrock Parade in Lexington took place Sunday under clear skies. Hundreds of observers lined up along Main Street to watch and cheer those participants who either marched like the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson whoContinue Reading
Don’t miss Wolfgang & Wine presented by the South Carolina Philharmonic on March 23rd at 7:30 pm at the Koger Center for the Arts. Conducted by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara, this enchanting evening of music will feature a captivating program that includes compositions by Gabriela Ortiz, Richard Strauss, and WolfgangContinue Reading
Ticket sales are brisk for the annual Spring steeplechase event By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Tickets are on sale for the 89th running of the CAROLINA CUP races presented by MUSC Health and slated for Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the famed Springdale Race Course in historic Camden, South Carolina.Continue Reading
State Representative Nathan Ballentine (R-Chapin) recently presented a House resolution to Kimberly Oakley, acknowledging the significance of the 7th annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival. This vibrant event celebrates the beauty of cherry blossoms and brings the community together for a day of festivities. The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival will takeContinue Reading
School District Five administrators and staff are dedicated to preparing students for success beyond high school. Through collaborative efforts across all four high schools in the district and the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center), students have access to internships and work-based learning opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience.Continue Reading
Dr. Brice Cockfield has been appointed as the new principal of Meadow Glen Elementary School by Lexington County School District One, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Cockfield, currently serving as the principal of Carolina Springs Middle School, will assume his new role following the tenure of Jennifer McNair, who willContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Zoe Warren, Republican conservative candidate for South Carolina Senate District 23, has introduced a resolution aimed at tightening restrictions on the distribution of obscene materials in South Carolina school and public libraries. Presented to the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP), the resolution received unanimous approval at theContinue Reading
NaKendra Kinard, Clinical Counselor at Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored with the title of South Carolina’s Outstanding Counselor of the Year by the South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA). Expressing her gratitude for the recognition, Kinard stated, “I am so honored to be selected for this award and haveContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Schools earn Report Card scores of Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average, or Unsatisfactory but what do they mean? The basis for the SC School Report Card is the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, which requires states to provide transparency in how well schools serve students’ academic needs.Continue Reading
In a significant milestone for education and community partnership, Voorhees University and Midlands Technical College celebrated the grand opening of the Voorhees University Education Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 423 College Street in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, the center is established as the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation andContinue Reading