According to Maj. Dwayne Duckson, director of Voorhees University campus police, the fire was on the second floor. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
A counselor at McBean Elementary School is accused of using a parent’s bank account information to pay her own electric bill, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education’s 2026 Statistical Abstract shows enrollment at colleges and universities yn the state climbed to more than 258,000.
As the cost of higher education rises, more students are looking for lower-cost ways to earn a degree, often starting at a technical or community college before transferring.
Georgia Southern University plans to start an optometry program in fall 2029, aiming to help address what university leaders describe as a shortage of eye care providers in Georgia and across the country.
Four Denmark Tech students have been selected for a program that will link them with employers and career paths in science, technology, engineering and math.
South Carolina State University will waive graduate application fees and GRE and GMAT score requirements for prospective students applying for the spring 2027 semester.
Richmond County Schools set a new record for graduation rates, with just over 84 of every 100 students graduating after four years, according to new data.
School districts across the CSRA are celebrating historic milestones, with both Richmond and McDuffie counties posting record-high graduation rates for the Class of 2026.
School administrators removed a third-party vendor worker from Pine Hill Middle School after an incident involving inappropriate contact or communication, they said.
School officials announced immediate operational adjustments aimed at securing the campus during morning arrivals, classroom transitions and afternoon dismissals.
In a letter sent to families on Friday, Principal Dr. Tabatha Gordon addressed two videos recorded in a classroom showing students dancing alongside a staff member.
An annual 9/11 ceremony held Friday morning at Greenbrier High School honored those killed in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago and reflected on the unity that followed in communities across the country.
The Aiken County Board of Education has given Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy its highest mark, pointing to a year of academic gains, expanded student opportunities and operational improvements.
