Nursery Road Elementary-Arts Magnet fifth grader Lillie Marigny is named the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Student of the Month for January. Principal Karey Fisher and fifth-grade teacher Abigail Bumgardner highlight Marigny’s outstanding character and contributions. Fisher says, “Lillie is a quiet student who always tries to do the right thing. HerContinue Reading
CHAPIN — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will open its doors to the community with an Open House and Student Showcase on Tuesday, February 3, from 5–7 p.m. at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin. During the event, parents, students, and community members will have the opportunity toContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will host a Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class for the community on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. This hands-on cooking experience allows participants to prepare a complete Mardi Gras–inspired meal for four to take home, including an appetizer,Continue Reading
Literacy SC closed out 2025 by welcoming more than 75 guests to Satterlee Hall at the historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for its first annual Read Aloud Brunch. The gathering brought together staff, volunteers, and supporters from across multiple counties and marked the launch of “Loretta’s Light,” the inaugural Loretta BecknerContinue Reading
School District Five’s Magnet and Choice application period for the 2026–2027 school year is currently underway and will close at noon on January 28. An online application is required for each student interested in a Magnet Program or School of Choice and is available at lexrich5.novuschoice.com. Applicants may select upContinue Reading
Brandon Brantly, principal at Saluda River Academy for the Arts, speaks with a job candidate during the Lexington Two Teacher Job Fair in January 2025. Those interested in teaching opportunities with Lexington School District Two are invited to attend the district’s annual Teacher Job Fair on January 27. The eventContinue Reading
IRMO — Dutch Fork High School senior Hunter Taylor has been named among the top 300 scholars nationwide in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. Taylor, a student in the Dutch Fork High School STEM HonorsContinue Reading
Former interim principal and longtime assistant administrator Chad Raynor succeeds Cassy Young, who was appointed the district’s coordinator of support staff. IRMO — School District Five has appointed Chad Raynor as the new principal of Piney Woods Elementary School. Raynor replaces Cassy Young, who was recently named the district’s coordinatorContinue Reading
As we approach the 2026–2027 school year, School District Five is implementing a new redistricting plan that will take effect on July 1, 2026. This strategic initiative aims to better serve our students and community while minimizing disruptions. Our new school attendance map is now live on the district websiteContinue Reading
The Academy of Environmental Sciences at Dutch Fork Elementary recently hosted its annual Science Fair, transforming the school into a showcase of young researchers, creative thinking, and scientific discovery. While student projects took center stage, the event also highlighted the vital role local community members play in supporting student success.Continue Reading
Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship through the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31. The DAR America 250 Scholarship will award one-time $25,000 scholarships to 10 students in 2026 in recognition of the 250th anniversaryContinue Reading