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A South Carolina charter school celebrated Unity Day with a parade that ended in remarkable news: excellent ratings across all three grade levels. Royal Live Oaks Academy jumped from good and average ratings to become one of only three schools in the state achieving this distinction.
Two historically underperforming South Carolina schools just proved what's possible when communities invest in educators. Thanks to extra support and high expectations, both earned state recognition and their entire staffs are getting bonuses.
Fifty more South Carolina schools earned "Excellent" ratings this year as the state sees historic gains in student achievement. Two local schools led the way with top marks.
Alex Melgar arrived at Presbyterian College unsure where he fit. Now the Lancaster native and first-generation student just won South Carolina's highest honor for college students.
Five schools in Florence, South Carolina just earned better state ratings, with South Florence High School reaching "Excellent" for the first time in its history. Third graders led the charge with 69 percent meeting reading standards, beating the state average.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered in Bluffton, South Carolina to remove nearly 2,000 pieces of trash from the May River during the state's largest one-day waterway cleanup. The 37th annual event brought together families, businesses, and paddlers to protect local wildlife and keep the community beautiful.
Forest Service staff are inspecting thousands of pine seedlings that will restore one of the South's most important working forests. These trees represent 75 years of proven reforestation knowledge protecting communities and wildlife.
A seventh grader just made history by winning a state golf championship, joining her brother as the first individual champions in their school's history. Brady Wolfe's dominant eight-shot victory shows that great things happen when talent meets determination.
A dog trapped 50 feet down an abandoned well in South Carolina got a second chance at life thanks to brave firefighters who rappelled into dangerous conditions. The pup is now safely back with its grateful owners.
A 26-year-old golfer from South Carolina rallied from five shots back with a stunning 61 to win the inaugural Biltmore Championship, with his family finally watching in person. Jacob Bridgeman's victory came just an hour from where he grew up, making it extra special for the parents who missed his first tour win.
A South Carolina school district just proved that targeted investment in teachers creates remarkable results. Fort Mill's students are now leading the entire state across nearly every academic measure.
Dorchester County is recruiting volunteers for two free Ashley River cleanup events on September 19, part of South Carolina's largest single-day waterway cleanup. No kayak or water experience required.