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School District Five has announced several impressive accomplishments for its Class of 2026, highlighting the academic success and post-graduation opportunities earned by this year’s graduates. The district’s 1,315 graduates were offered a combined total of $211,219,715 in scholarship funds, reflecting their achievements in academics, leadership, athletics, and community involvement. AmongContinue Reading

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District Five student Jayden Won has earned a National Merit Scholarship. Jayden Won (Dutch Fork High, Boeing Scholarship) was named a winner of this year’s National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships. These scholarships were financed by about 115 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. Also included in this category are awardsContinue Reading

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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

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Irmo, SC — Sara Monts, Dance Teacher at Nursery Road Elementary-Arts Magnet, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international professional society for women educators. Monts, who is currently pursuing graduate studies, was selected for the scholarship in recognition of herContinue Reading

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The Okra Strut Commission and the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club are again offering scholarships to Irmo and Dutch Fork High School seniors who will be entering a post-secondary institution in the fall. Scholarships are awarded to one male and one female student from each high school. Each scholarship is $2,000Continue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. Charlotte, the University of North Carolina, Oregon State and South Carolina all had interest in Irmo’s A.J. Brand. After months of receiving offers, the All-State dual threat quarterback decided to become a Hokie. On his personal Instagram page, he announced Sunday his plans to commit toContinue Reading

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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