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A Richland High School senior just earned a prestigious National Merit Scholarship worth up to $8,000 for his academic excellence. Dylan Trigg is one of just 2,500 students nationwide to win a college-sponsored scholarship this year.
Two Richland schools earned state honors for dramatically improving outcomes for low-income students and diverse learners. Their secret? Daily check-ins and teaching strategies that make every student matter.
A quick-thinking stranger stepped in to protect a vulnerable person from falling victim to a scam in Richland County, South Carolina. Sheriff Leon Lott will honor the hero at a press conference highlighting how everyday citizens are fighting back against fraud.
Four Richland One schools just earned the nation's highest honor for teaching excellence, joining only nine schools nationwide to achieve this distinction. Their secret? A research-backed approach that turns teachers into learning detectives and students into partners in their own success.
A quick-thinking good samaritan helped stop a scam targeting a vulnerable person in Richland County, South Carolina. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference to honor the citizen's intervention and discuss rising scam threats.
Richlands, Virginia, just ended a 50-mile charging desert for electric vehicle drivers with two new stations at Greenway Park. The town is betting the chargers will do more than power cars—they'll power local business too.
The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.
A rural Louisiana parish once among the state's poorest just became home to one of the world's largest data centers, with Meta doubling its investment to $50 billion. Teachers in Richland Parish saw bonuses jump from $10,000 to over $50,000, and the local community college received its largest donation ever. #
Four students from Hanford High School in Richland, Washington, just earned semifinalist status in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship program. They're now competing with 16,000 students nationwide for 6,700 scholarships worth $24 million.
When a pickup truck flipped over on an Ohio highway, a passing driver didn't hesitate to break a window and pull out a young family trapped inside. Thanks to quick thinking and courage, two parents and their small children made it out safely.
Organizations across three Ohio counties are welcoming volunteers with flexible schedules, from one-time helpers to regular contributors. Whether you have an afternoon or a few hours weekly, local nonprofits need your support.
A state-of-the-art water treatment facility in Washington just went online, delivering 3.5 million gallons of clean water daily to support decades of nuclear waste cleanup. This modern plant replaces a 1940s-era system and marks a major infrastructure win for one of America's most ambitious environmental restoration projects.
After three years of planning, Michigan's controversial SOAR business incentive program just proved it works, creating nearly 2,000 new jobs in its first year of active hiring. One solar company even hired 100 more workers than promised, ahead of schedule.
Former basketball player Jermaine Johnson just won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina governor, bringing his experience from the court to the campaign trail. The state lawmaker beat out two opponents after months of grassroots campaigning in places that rarely see candidates.
Four students from one Washington high school just earned a spot among America's top 1% of academic achievers. They're now competing for scholarships worth millions.
Spherion Mid Ohio is awarding up to $5,000 to students who demonstrate leadership and community service. The program has already helped 17 students nationwide pursue their education dreams.
A nonprofit hospice in Southwest Michigan is recruiting volunteers to bring comfort to patients facing serious illness and give family caregivers much-needed breaks. No experience required, just compassion and a few hours to spare.
A Decatur manufacturing plant just opened a classroom inside its factory, giving college students hands-on training building parts for electric vehicles. It's the kind of program that turns students into skilled workers while filling a critical workforce gap. #
Inside five Ohio prisons, incarcerated volunteers are nursing orphaned opossums, injured squirrels, and vulnerable wildlife back to health. The program is giving both animals and humans a second chance.
A new Washington law removes red tape that kept clean energy projects from getting local tax breaks. The Tri-Cities region could see major job growth from advanced nuclear and renewable energy investments.
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