Turn-Around Student

BLYTHEWOOD – Lucas Rader, 10, has been named the 2022-23 turn-around student at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School where he has been a student since Kindergarten. Lucas is a member of the Leadership Program at B-HE as well as the NASA GLOBE Project at Camp Discovery.  Lucas loves fishing, playing baseball, golf, and runs on the B-HE […]

R2 board announces 3 superintendent finalists

COLUMBIA – Following a nationwide search, the Richland Two Board of Trustees has narrowed the pool of applicants for the position of Richland Two Superintendent to three finalists: Dr. Nia Campbell, Chief Academic Officer for the Aurora Public Schools in Aurora, Colorado; Dr. Benjamin Henry, Regional Superintendent of the Polk County Schools in Polk County, […]

BHS students receive Chamber scholarships

BLYTHEWOOD – Zachary Valsecchi, Jessica Whitlock and Asia Williams were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship during the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce’s Tuesday morning breakfast meeting Each of these recipients completed their careers at Blythewood High School graduating in the top three percent of their senior class. Having taken multiple AP classes and maintaining a S.C. […]

Griffins Ink Collegiate Plans

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central held one final signing ceremony of the school year, a unique one in which academics, athletics and arts were all highlighted. Pictured with Athletic Director Terrell Roach and Fairfield Central Principal Tracie Swilley are signees Tyree Timbers, left, and Curtis (CJ) Sampson. Timbers signed his commitment to continue his band and […]

New principal at Muller Rd. Middle

BLYTHEWOOD — A familiar face will return to Richland Two schools this summer as principal at Muller Road Middle School.  Dr. Brandon Ross will be replacing long-time Muller Road Middle Principal Sean Bishton who was hired by the Lexington County School District One Board in March to become the new principal of Pelion High School, […]

McCrorey-Liston alums reminisce

BLAIR – Rain and inclement weather didn’t stop fellowship among classmates at the McCrorey-Liston School Tailgate Reunion on May 27. Thanks to class leaders who worked diligently to inform classmates of the event, approximately 200 graduates and attendees from 1961-1986 gathered at Willie Lee Robinson Park to reminisce. Classes pitched tents and prepared refreshments for […]

DARE graduates

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office held its DARE Graduation at Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science on May 19.  School resource officer David Ferguson treated the class to a pizza lunch as a reward. Each student received a certificate and t-shirt for completing this program. Ja’Niya Cromartie and Zedrik Curabo were the 2022-2023 DARE […]

Whitener receives Legendary Leadership Scholarship

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School student Lily Whitener was awarded the 2023 1st Lt. Justice R. Stewart Legendary Leadership Award. The award was established in memory of Justice Regine’ Stewart, the author of the poem below. Stewart began her educational journey in Richland School District Two, and graduated from Richland Northeast High School in 2014. […]

FCHS teacher named Educator of the Month

COLUMBIA – Stephanie Vincent of Fairfield Central High School has been recognized by South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for May. “Financial Literacy Master Teachers help students develop strong financial skills by providing engaging lessons that prepare them for the future,” Loftis said. […]

RVHS stabbing victim sues R2

BLYTHEWOOD – Parents of a 16-year-old Richland County student stabbed five times inside Ridge View High School say the attack was preventable, according to a recently filed lawsuit. On April 27, the unnamed parents sued the Richland Two school district and the suspect’s mother over an April 25 attack at the school. A Richland Two […]

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