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Weather
SC school districts announce early dismissals, start delays due to forecasted wintry weather
Local News
SC school districts announce schedule changes due to wintry weather
Some area school districts are announcing schedule changes for Tuesday and Wednesday due to expected wintry weather.
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Aspiring entrepreneurs in SC get new boost from Benedict College and Goodwill partnership
Goodwill and Benedict College partner through NxLevel for 10-week program
Sumter
Sumter county teacher charged with cruelty to children
Sharon Benson, a teacher at Lemira Elementary in Sumter has been placed on leave after deputies say she slapped a student in the face, twice after they fell asleep.
Local News
South Carolina lawmakers fast-track private school scholarship bill
A bill to fund private school tuition scholarships through the SC Education Lottery became the first to be debated on the Senate floor of the 2025 session Wednesday.
Local News
Gov. McMaster executive budget proposes lottery changes that could support controversial voucher programs
If approved by the General Assembly, South Carolina would join most of the nation in allowing debit card purchases of lottery tickets.
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Meet News19 Teacher of the Week Carolyn Lowman
Carolyn Lowman has been at Congaree Elementary School for more than two decades.
Teacher Of The Week
Teacher of the Week: Carolyn Lowman
Congaree Elementary School's Carolyn Lowman is WLTX News19 Teacher of the Week.
Education
South Carolina schools embrace new cell phone ban, boosting classroom interactions
Students and staff react to the cell phone ban one week in.
Education
Richland Two students and teachers phone free
SC's 'Free to Focus' means students are not allowed to be on their phones during classroom hours.
Local News
Hollywood Elementary unveils new wing to accommodate growing student body
The new wing was designed to create more classroom space for upper-grade levels, allowing the school to hire more teachers and reduce class sizes
Education
Saluda school unveils new upgrades
There is a new wing at Hollywood Elementary school with increased security.
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