BLYTHEWOOD – Zachary Valsecchi, Jessica Whitlock and Asia Williams were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship during the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce’s Tuesday morning breakfast meeting Each of these recipients completed their careers at Blythewood High School graduating in the top three percent of their senior class. Having taken multiple AP classes and maintaining a S.C. […]
Griffins Ink Collegiate Plans
June 15, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central held one final signing ceremony of the school year, a unique one in which academics, athletics and arts were all highlighted. Pictured with Athletic Director Terrell Roach and Fairfield Central Principal Tracie Swilley are signees Tyree Timbers, left, and Curtis (CJ) Sampson. Timbers signed his commitment to continue his band and […]
New principal at Muller Rd. Middle
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD — A familiar face will return to Richland Two schools this summer as principal at Muller Road Middle School. Dr. Brandon Ross will be replacing long-time Muller Road Middle Principal Sean Bishton who was hired by the Lexington County School District One Board in March to become the new principal of Pelion High School, […]
McCrorey-Liston alums reminisce
June 1, 2023 By
BLAIR – Rain and inclement weather didn’t stop fellowship among classmates at the McCrorey-Liston School Tailgate Reunion on May 27. Thanks to class leaders who worked diligently to inform classmates of the event, approximately 200 graduates and attendees from 1961-1986 gathered at Willie Lee Robinson Park to reminisce. Classes pitched tents and prepared refreshments for […]
DARE graduates
May 25, 2023 By
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office held its DARE Graduation at Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science on May 19. School resource officer David Ferguson treated the class to a pizza lunch as a reward. Each student received a certificate and t-shirt for completing this program. Ja’Niya Cromartie and Zedrik Curabo were the 2022-2023 DARE […]
Whitener receives Legendary Leadership Scholarship
May 25, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School student Lily Whitener was awarded the 2023 1st Lt. Justice R. Stewart Legendary Leadership Award. The award was established in memory of Justice Regine’ Stewart, the author of the poem below. Stewart began her educational journey in Richland School District Two, and graduated from Richland Northeast High School in 2014. […]
FCHS teacher named Educator of the Month
May 25, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Stephanie Vincent of Fairfield Central High School has been recognized by South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for May. “Financial Literacy Master Teachers help students develop strong financial skills by providing engaging lessons that prepare them for the future,” Loftis said. […]
RVHS stabbing victim sues R2
May 4, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Parents of a 16-year-old Richland County student stabbed five times inside Ridge View High School say the attack was preventable, according to a recently filed lawsuit. On April 27, the unnamed parents sued the Richland Two school district and the suspect’s mother over an April 25 attack at the school. A Richland Two […]
Midlands STEM named Silver Local School
April 27, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Midlands STEM Charter School (MSCS) in Winnsboro was recently named the Charter Institute at Erskine 2021-2022 Silver Local School of Distinction for its middle school program. Members of the Charter Institute at Erskine’s staff and leadership were in attendance and presented the school’s leaders with a commemorative plaque at the school. As a […]
Local high schoolers soar during Aviation Week
April 27, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Three local high school seniors experienced flight from behind the yoke on Monday, April 24, as part of Fairfield County’s celebration of South Carolina Aviation Week, April 23-29. The high school students, Lily Hawkins (Richard Winn Academy), Smyra Thomas (Fairfield Central High School), and Austin Clark, (Midlands S.T.E.M. Institute) were recruited to participate […]
