Keenan High Student Selected for National Honor Ensembles

Jonathan Evans is the first Richland One orchestra student to participate in the National Honor Ensembles.

Photos: Richland 1's First Day of School

Richland 1 students returned to school Monday.

Columbia Police: Remember School Zone Safety Tips as Students Return to School

Law enforcement agencies and Richland 1 are teaming up to remind motorists to obey traffic laws in school zones.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

C. A. Johnson Teacher Attends Princeton University Summer Institute

A Richland 1 science teacher was one of only 20 educators worldwide selected to attend a special institute at Princeton University this summer.

Back-to-School Events Scheduled in Richland 1

Richland 1 announced the scheduling of several events to start the new school year.

Richland 1 Teachers, Staff Kick Off New School Year

Richland 1 held its annual Back-to-School Convocation Monday for teachers, support staff, parents and community leaders.

How Do Columbia Schools Compare?

Kindergarteners Flock To Edventure Countdown

Richland 1 Names New Principals for 2013-2014

Students will be greeted by new faces in the principal’s offices at several Richland 1 schools when the school year starts Monday, August 19.

College Colors Day Set For Aug. 30

New Parent Orientation Scheduled at A. C. Moore Elementary

Federal Standards: Richland 1's Grade Falls to 'C'

USC Prof Under Fire For Misuse of Grant Money

Charles Bennett is accused of having misspent grant money, causing Northwestern University to pay the government nearly $3 million in fines.

DHEC to Offer Free Whooping Cough Vaccine

Proof of vaccination is a new requirement for rising seventh-graders.

Report: High School Dropout Rates Fall Statewide

Meet Heyward Gibbes Middle's New Principal Monday

The meet and greet will be held at Heyward Gibbes Middle School, on Monday at 6 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, 500 Summerlea Drive.

Richland 1 Auto, Diesel Tech Students Take Home Awards at Skills Contests

Richland Council Approves $800K for District 1 Resource Officers

The funding will pay for an additional 14 school resource officers for the 2013-2014 school year.

A.C. Flora's JROTC Team to Participate in National Symposium

Report: Richland 1's W.A. Perry Middle Off List of Lowest-Performing Schools

Report: Tuition to Increase at USC

USC's Board of Trustees approved the increase at a meeting Monday.

2 Dreher High Grads Among USC Scholars

More than 2,200 students applied for USC’s scholars awards, making it the largest and most competitive applicant pool in the university’s history, according to the university.

Falcons Take Flight: A.C. Flora's Class of 2013

More than 280 graduates crossed the stage at the Carolina Coliseum on Thursday afternoon.

Photos: Columbia High School Graduation 2013

The Class of 2013 held its commencement exercise Thursday at the Carolina Coliseum.

Photos: Dreher High School Commencement 2013

Dreher High School held its commencement exercise Wednesday at the Carolina Coliseum.

Richland One to Hold Public Hearing on Budget

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Stevenson Administration Building, 1616 Richland Street.

Richland One to Livestream High School Graduations

High school graduations will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Carolina Coliseum.

Richland One Candidate Forum Scheduled for Thursday

The forum will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Benedict College Center for Continuing Education.

Richland One Coordinator Among Governor's Volunteer Awards Winners

Katy Watkins received the 2013 Robin Burns Volunteer Administrator Award

Richland One Recognizes Award Winners, Retirees

The school district honored several employees for their achievements and those retiring from the district.

2 Richland One Seniors Awarded National Merit Scholarships

An A.C. Flora High student and a Dreher High student each won the prestigious scholarship.

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Tell us about a favorite teacher of your past or present, and we'll help reward them.

A.C. Flora Student Impresses Judges at 'Best Singer in the State' Competition

John Harmon Cooper was one of six students in the state to compete for the title of "Best Singer."

Dreher High Seniors Present Showcase of Plays

The showcase features half-hour plays directed by seniors.

A.C. Flora, Dreher Among Nation's 'Most Challenging' High Schools

A.C. Flora High is ranked 452 and Dreher High is ranked 1,128 out of the nearly 30,000 schools nationwide.

Richland One Names April 'Teacher Feature' Honoree

Tabitha Boyd-Collins, a fifth-grade teacher at Bradley Elementary School, will be featured on Richland One TV.

A.C. Flora Football Coach Dean Howell Leaves For White Knoll

Howell is replacing current Athletic Director Gordon Walters, who is leaving at the end of this school year.

2 Richland One Students Named National Achievement Scholarship Winners

The students will each receive a $2,500 scholarship.

New SC Book Series For Young Readers Kicks Off

Young Palmetto Books will hold an event tonight at USC.