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November 23, 2009
17A in Moncks Corner reopened after school bus wreck
Hwy 17A in Moncks Corner is open to traffic again after a collision between a car and school bus early Monday morning.
November 18, 2009
Screening the movie “Precious” with News 2
Three area non-profit organizations have come together to host a special screening of the new film Precious, exec-produced by Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey.
The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center, Florence Crittenton Programs of S.C., and Louie’s Kids will host a screening of the new film on Monday, November 23rd at the Terrace Theater for community leaders, individuals working in the youth services fields, and the general public.
A panel discussion, moderated by WCBD-2’s news anchor Carolyn Murray, will follow the screening.
November 11, 2009
Police searching for missing Presbyterian College student
Prayers are pouring in for the safe return of a missing Presbyterian College student. 20 year old Heather Isbell, a sophomore on the school’s tennis team, disappeared on November 9th.
November 02, 2009
Bishop England senior appearing on Jeopardy ‘Teen Tournament’
Tapping into a store of trivia at leisure is one thing. It’s quite another to summon quick and accurate recall under time pressure and while facing tough competition.
October 26, 2009
Clemson running back, quarterback honored with national awards
Clemson running back C.J. Spiller and quarterback Kyle Parker have both been honored by Rivals.com for their performances in Clemson’s 40-37 overtime victory at eighth ranked Miami.
October 20, 2009
Charleston teacher wins prestigious award, $25,000 prize
West Ashley High School English teacher Katherine Henderson had no idea she was being considered for the honor that is known as the “Oscars of Teaching”.
October 13, 2009
College cutbacks make it harder to earn degrees
It isn’t just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate some classes, making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.
October 09, 2009
Citadel professor huge part of moon crashing mission
Luke Sollitt worked among a team of scientists who developed the idea of crashing a rocket into a crater on the moon, in search of water.
October 08, 2009
State prepaid tuition program struggling
State officials say the program, that allows parents to pay future college tuition using today’s rates, is anywhere from $30 million to $60 million dollars in debt.
September 29, 2009
South Carolina school taking President Obama’s advice
Starting this year, Killian Elementary School, in Columbia starts ten minutes earlier than last year, and those extra ten minutes all go to math class.
Gaffney student’s injuries called “unintentional assault”
A Gaffney teenager—seriously injured in school. School officials, and Gaffney Police both say it was “horseplay” gone bad.
September 15, 2009
CCSD staff interviewed during discrimination investigation
The investigation continues into allegations of discrimination in the closing of five predominately African American schools in Charleston county.
Five South Carolina public schools named National Blue Ribbon Award winners
Five South Carolina public schools are among the 314 schools nationwide named 2009 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon winners by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
September 09, 2009
Tenenbaum returns to Columbia, speaks to SC students about safety
Former state superintendent of education Inez Tenenbaum on Tuesday made her first public appearance in South Carolina since becoming the head of the national Consumer Product Safety Commission.
September 08, 2009
White House releases President’s speech to students, parents still fired up
Schools and parents across the country are divided on whether students will hear a message from President Obama on Tuesday.
September 02, 2009
Berkeley county school board meets to discuss possible tax increase
The Berkeley County School Board held a workshop to discuss changing the millage rate, which could increase taxes for second home and business owners.
Darkness to Light ‘Prevent-a-thon’ begins Wednesday
In an effort to prevent child sexual abuse, Darkness to Light is hoping to inform, and educate as many people as possible to recognize the signs of abuse.
August 28, 2009
Students flock to ‘risky’ loans for college
An increasing number of college students are turning to private loans—one of the riskiest ways to pay for schooling, according to an education organization that compared them to credit-card debt.
August 25, 2009
School of the Arts students wins national contest
Shelby Studebaker a freshman at the School of the Arts and is a creative writing major wins the USTA Southern Section Arthur Ashe Essay contest
August 24, 2009
New partnership sends donations directly to South Carolina classrooms
South Carolina is now the first in the nation to have a partnership that allows citizens to donate money directly to specific public schools, even specific classes.
Hundreds expected for grand opening of Zucker Middle School
Making the day extra special, today would have been the late philanthropist’s 60th birthday.
Clemson student drowns in Pickens County lake
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelly identified the student as 21-year-old Donovan Jones of Sumter.
August 18, 2009
Students head back to school in Charleston and Berkeley counties
It’s back to the books for students in Charleston and Berkeley counties. Charleston county superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley toured six schools on the first day, schools that are in transition or have new principals.
Resources for back to school questions
Click to get more information to answer your questions as kids in Charleston and Berkeley Counties head back to class.
Franko Blog: First day of school memories, some more traumatic than others
A picture that I am sure I will hear about from my buddies, but I am will to share in an effort to lighten the mood for parents dealing with the “first day blues”. Send us your child’s first day pics!
Students in Charleston, Berkeley Counties back to school
The first bell of the new school year is ringing for thousands more students in the Lowcountry.
August 11, 2009
New state of the art schools prepare to open in Charleston county
It’s an exciting time for students and parents at several Charleston county schools. The district will open four new state of the art schools next week. News 2 took a tour of the new schools.
August 10, 2009
New Berkeley superintendent prepares for first day of school
Lowcountry students will head back to school next week, and there’s a big change in the Berkeley County School District this year. After 11 years, students there will start school with a new superintendent.
August 07, 2009
Coroner confirms Clemson student died of meningitis
Danielle Rae Fleming died Saturday August 1st, at Oconee Medical Center. Kelley says that autopsy results indicate that Fleming died of the disease.
August 06, 2009
Tax-free holiday weekend starts Friday
The state-wide tax free holiday weekend kicks off this Friday and that could mean big savings for some shoppers and parents getting ready for back to school.
