Tag: school
Foster grandparent program places grandparents back into schools, youth programs
The Foster Grandparent Program pairs senior adults with elementary schools and other programs to help students learn.
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Richland One, Two increasing safety measures after repeated incidents
Students bringing weapons to school and fighting on campus have officials rethinking protocols.
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Biden extends federal student loan payments
UofSC students have strong opinions on the Biden administration’s decision to push back the student loan repayment date.
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House approves doubling fines for passing a stopped school bus
The House passed a bill that would increase penalties for drivers unlawfully passing stopped school buses, extend stop signs on school buses and allow the Superintendent to change “dangerous” bus stop locations.
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To mask or not to mask? For South Carolina schools, that is the question
Gov. Henry McMaster is at odds with a federal judge and the state superintendent of education over recent school masking policies.
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One year after Parkland, schools work to improve security
How schools in the Midlands have actively worked over the last year to learn from the Majory Stoneman Douglas school shooting.
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With Hurricane Ian on the way, Five Points businesses are taking measures, such as using sandbags to prevent, flooding. The Columbia Fire Department advises caution and to be prepared for heavy rain and strong winds. @USCCarolinaNews
On Tuesday, Gamecock Football announced that the upcoming game against SC State has been moved from Saturday to today at 7:00pm. This will be the first Thursday night game at Willy B since 2016. What's been the overall response to this change? More to come on @USCCarolinaNews
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Midlands ahead of Hurricane Ian’s projected Friday arrival in the Palmetto State. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are the greatest concerns. Read more: https://carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/no-major-changes-in-expected-conditions-as-ian-makes-its-way-to-sc/