Dutch Fork High School teacher Christopher Carroll has been selected as a 2025 Teacher of the Game honoree. The program, presented by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock Athletics, recognizes outstanding South Carolina educators during Gamecock football home games. “Every graduation IContinue Reading
School District Five Social Studies Coordinator Melony Sanford has been named the recipient of this year’s Charles F. Vaughan Leadership in Social Studies Award by the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies (SCCSS). The award recognizes K–12 educators in South Carolina who demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Playing for American Legion Cayce Post 130 was more than just the beginning of a baseball journey for Kip Bouknight — it was a life-shaping experience. “American Legion baseball was more than a game, it was a foundation for life,” Bouknight said. “It taught me discipline,Continue Reading
Jason Giulietti, President & CEO of the Central SC Alliance, has been named to the inaugural class of ResearchFDI Academy’s Foreign Direct Investment Professionals (FDIP), a recognition announced during the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference. The FDIP designation honors leaders who have demonstrated exceptional success in attracting andContinue Reading
Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, October 28–November 1 to compete in the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. The students represented South Carolina in the National FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event, earning a silver rating and placing 16th nationally. Forty-five teams—180Continue Reading
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five has been ranked the number one school district in the Midlands and the Best Place to Teach in Columbia, according to the newly released 2026 Best Schools in America report by Niche.com. In addition to leading the Midlands, District Five earned the No. 3Continue Reading
Spring Hill High School will be recognized today, Thursday, October 2, as South Carolina’s College Application Month “School of Excellence” by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The honor also places Spring Hill among just 26 schools nationwide recognized by ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) for their effortsContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — White Knoll High School CATE/AVID teacher John Trowbridge has been named the 2025 Everyday Champion Award winner for 6–12 educators by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Trowbridge was first selected as a finalist in August and completed a rigorous application process that included submitting aContinue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Tim Swick, Dual Enrollment Lead for Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as a 2025–26 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Responsible AI Fellow. “I am honored and excited to be named a Responsible AI Fellow with CSTA,” said Dr. Swick. “This opportunity will not only allowContinue Reading
Columbia Chamber to Honor Sharon Bryant at 122nd Annual Gala The Columbia Chamber will honor Sharon W. Bryant with the Ambassador of the Year Award at Uncorked, the Chamber’s 122nd Annual Gala, on October 2. The award, sponsored by Colonial Life, recognizes a community leader who exemplifies outstanding business ethicsContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – PAGE Five is proud to announce that Raheem O’Sullivan, a 2025 graduate of Irmo High School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. This annual $1,000 merit-based award recognizes outstanding achievement among gifted and talented students in Lexington-Richland SchoolContinue Reading