In 2017 my wife, Catherine (Cathy) Huddle, attended a school board meeting and came back dismayed. The meeting was about building what would become Piney Woods Elementary on Amicks Ferry Rd outside Chapin. Cathy was disheartened that, despite massive public opposition, the board voted 6-1 to build the school inContinue Reading
As a District 5 teacher for 25 years, I frequently get asked whom to vote for on the board. While I can’t tell others how to vote, I want to share my perspective. Ken Loveless is a definitive YES for me! Our first meeting, about 15 years ago when IContinue Reading
I am writing to offer my support for Ken Loveless, someone I have had the pleasure of knowing in both a personal and professional capacity. As a retired teacher of Lexington 5, I have consistently been impressed by Ken’s character, work ethic and unwavering support for teachers and students. InContinue Reading
Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talent Development School celebrated a remarkable achievement as six of its Escolares Academy academically gifted students recently earned perfect scores on the SC Ready standardized test. This accomplishment not only highlights the exceptional abilities of these students but also showcases the dedication of the school’sContinue Reading
As a state representative and as a person heavily involved in the community, I have gotten to know Jason Baynham, Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless very well. To that end, I am excited to support all three for District Five School Board. Jason Baynham is very active in our church,Continue Reading
I am a retired public school teacher who taught for 35 years. Most of my teaching career was spent as an elementary school music teacher in Aiken County. As a music teacher, I spent at least 5 years with most of my students. So it goes to say that IContinue Reading
I am proud to endorse Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless and for the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board. Catherine Huddle is extremely talented in executive finance and has voted to protect our tax dollars. She truly understands how the millage rate affects each of us and has pushed for betterContinue Reading
IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and homeContinue Reading
Ken Loveless is a critical candidate for the school board, and his election is as important as voting for president on November 5. School board members directly shape the future by guiding the education of our youth, and Ken is uniquely qualified to take on this responsibility. His deep, hands-onContinue Reading
The school board campaigns of Trustee Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless, received a huge boost after gaining several important Republican endorsements. The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP), State reps. Jay Kilmartin and Joe White, Lexington County Councilwoman Charli Wessinger and Lexington 5 School Trustee Elizabeth Barnhardt all threw their weightContinue Reading
We taught many of you or your relatives during our 35+ years teaching (and administering) in Lexington Richland Five. We continue to live in Irmo and we’re keenly aware of the changes that have occurred in our area and our schools over the years. We also have a vested interestContinue Reading