Columbia, January 28th, 2025 — GOAT Development Group is proud to announce that John G. Manjounes, Principal and Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, has been recognized as one of Columbia’s Top 15 Coaches by Influence Digest, marking this the forth time in the past five years. This prestigiousContinue Reading
IRMO –Schools from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year & Support Employees of the Year. Teacher of the Year winners from each school include: Kamela Oxner-West (Academy For Success), Leigh Carpenter (Adult Education), April Siders (Ballentine Elementary), Jessica Hidalgo (Center for Advanced Technical Studies),Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Marc Turner, a dedicated educator at Spring Hill High School, has been chosen for a distinguished opportunity with National History Day® (NHD) and the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). Turner is one of only 55 educators nationwide selected for the Researching Silent Heroes webinar series. This programContinue Reading
Three District Five schools have received Merit Awards by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet has been named a National Magnet School of Excellence. “I am grateful to our dedicated teachers, staff, supportive community, and the District Magnet OfficeContinue Reading
IRMO – An additional twelve Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers have earned the prestigious National Board Certification (NBCTs) this year, and 36 teachers in School District Five renewed their national certifications. School District Five ranks among the top for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in the state, now touting 247Continue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School’s director of school counseling Dorothya Nero has been selected as the 2025 School Counselor of the Year in South Carolina by the Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA). The award is given annually to a school counselor who has demonstrated their ability to provide leadershipContinue Reading
IRMO – The Chapin Middle School Symphonic Band has been invited to perform as a featured ensemble at the South Carolina Music Educators Association’s (SCMEA) Professional Development Conference in Columbia on February 8, 2025. “It is a great honor for our Chapin Middle School Symphonic Band to be selected to perform atContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Philharmonic has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its Family Time with the Phil and Symphony for All programs. These initiatives aim to make live orchestra music more accessible to diverse audiences. Family Time withContinue Reading
Gayle Whitlock, a teacher in Lexington Richland School District Five’s FIVE Virtual Program, has been named the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December by South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis. “The South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program equips educators with the tools toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin quarterback Brady Albro is surrounded by family at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. He was added to the North roster at the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. He was on the winning side of the 24-7 win. Albro was also selected to the S.C. Football Coaches Association’sContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. MYRTLE BEACH, SC – For only the second time, the “Mr. South Carolina Football” Award was given to a Northeast athlete. Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson received the top honor Saturday at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. It was presented during halftime of the Touchstone Energy CooperativesContinue Reading
Thirty influential leaders recognized as “movers and shakers” for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott landed a lofty 3rd PLACE in the Post & Courier’s annual 30-person POWER LIST for Columbia, South Carolina, published Wednesday, Dec. 18. First place honors went to University of SouthContinue Reading
The Chapin community came together to celebrate young writers from Chapin Elementary at the Chapin’s Voices Community Writer’s Workshop on Thursday, November 7th, held at Chapin Town Hall. The event showcased the creative work of fourth-grade students, allowing families and community members to see the writing process in action, fromContinue Reading
Congratulations to the players from Dutch Fork and Irmo High School who have made the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bowl! Here are the players who earned the honor: Ryan Love – Offensive Lineman from Irmo High School Maurice Anderson – Running Back from Dutch Fork High School These athletes have demonstratedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A strong performance in last Saturday’s win over Oklahoma has earned more recognition for University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. The Irmo High School graduate was University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was named the SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. HeContinue Reading
Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talent Development School celebrated a remarkable achievement as six of its Escolares Academy academically gifted students recently earned perfect scores on the SC Ready standardized test. This accomplishment not only highlights the exceptional abilities of these students but also showcases the dedication of the school’sContinue Reading