IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) took 31 student competitors to Atlanta, Georgia from June 24-29, 2024, to compete across 15 different competitions spanning 6 career clusters at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. They joined over 17,750 people from across the country, including over 1,100Continue Reading
IRMO – Spring Hill High School has received the first 2024 Data Trailblazer Award from the SC Education Oversight Committee. Spring Hill High School was selected as the high school winner of the award by judges for demonstrating how they successively use data to improve student outcomes, help families andContinue Reading
Casey Pash, president of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Junior Achievement USA (JA) Charles R. Hook Award. This award is presented annually to a JA Area president who demonstrates exceptional achievements in fostering the growth and development of Junior Achievement.Continue Reading
IRMO – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been elected as a National Officer for the SkillsUSA organization making her the first ever National Officer from the State of South Carolina. Avery Smith is a rising senior in the Law Enforcement Services Program at the Center for Advanced TechnicalContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Community Development has been honored with the prestigious John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This award recognizes the department’s outstanding efforts in promoting and celebrating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) ProgramContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of SouthContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – On June 11, Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted a retirement celebration at its Harbison campus to honor Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, who has been a dedicated member of the college community for 33 years. Dr. Rhames has served in various roles including senior vice president and chiefContinue Reading
IRMO – Seven more students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have secured National Merit Scholarships, bringing pride to their community and schools. The students who received the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards are: Brayden Berner (Chapin High) – Attending the University of Kentucky. Damien Dedmond (Chapin High) – Attending the UniversityContinue Reading
Abigail White, a 2024 graduate of Chapin High School, has been awarded the prestigious PAGE Five’s 2024 Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. Abigail, the daughter of Amy and Eric White, will receive a $1,000 merit-based scholarship to support her studies at the University of South Carolina, where she willContinue Reading
Irmo Firefighter James Muller was honored at EdVenture Children’s Museum on Saturday, June 1st, during their annual Lighting of the Firefly Ceremony. This special event, which traditionally marks the beginning of summer, saw the museum’s giant mascot, Eddie, officially introduced with a firefly named “J” on his finger, in honorContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Precious Bross of Irmo High School had a perfect ending to her high school softball career. The University of Georgia signee and All-State senior had the game-winning hit at the North/South All-Star game held at Lexington High School. Playing for the South Class 3A/4A team, BrossContinue Reading