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Education
Teacher's unorthodox classroom moments go viral, spark backlash and investigation
Education
Texas welding teacher vanishes mid-semester, leaving students in limbo
Hundreds packed a school board meeting this week as they work to find clarity on Mr. Vick's extended absence at a crucial time of the year.
National
Principal of 35 years suddenly let go: A surprise end to a dedicated career
"The irony is not lost on me as I was at the banquet to be honored for being Principal of the Year almost exactly a year ago," Neff principal Amanda Wingard said.
Heartwarming
96-year-old man earns college degree after 70 years, proves it's never too late
When asked what he'll do with the new degree, Bartlett responded "I may carry it and wave it around."
Sumter
Six Sumter County seniors awarded full-ride scholarship
Sumter High's Jada Collins, Alana Garrick, Aiden Kim, Erin Lin, Olin Towery and Crestwood High's Reymart Velasco are the 2024 Harmon Scholarship recipients
Find Some Fun
From art to horses: Midlands summer camps offer something for every child
With the school year wrapping up, parents are on the hunt for the perfect summer camp for their kids. Here are a few options.
Local News
After decades behind the wheel, local school bus driver retires
The Richland One bus driver, Blease Brown, is stepping out from behind the wheel after driving students to school for over 40 years.
Nation World
School integration still isn't reality, 70 years after being ordered by the Supreme Court
Lawsuits in the decades since have chipped away at Brown v. Board, leaving fewer and fewer tools in the hands of districts to integrate schools effectively.
Local News
P.A.L.: The future of battery production in South Carolina
A robotic dog used in factory and manufacturing spaces can inspire the next generation in the electric technology workforce
Local News
SC battery symposium talks workforce
With new manufacturing comes robots, they are used mainly on the factory floor.
Teacher Of The Week
Krystal Foxworth is News 19's Teacher of the Week
We are rolling out the red carpet for our next News19 Teacher of the Week. From balloons, baskets and a banner, you can find it all at Little Love Christian Academy.
Teacher Of The Week
Teacher of the Week: Krystal Foxworth
The WLTX Teacher of the Week is from Little Love Christian Academy .
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