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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Community leaders will take time to read to third grade students in Richland School District One on Thursday.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Orangeburg County deputies detained two juveniles Monday in connection with an overnight case of vandalism and burglarly at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. Authorities say they caused thousands of dollars in damages.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating "extensive property damage" at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, according to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Increasing the time students spend reading and writing, expanding classroom libraries, and requiring more teacher training are among ideas a state panel is considering for boosting the reading skills of South Carolina students.

Friday, September 23, 2011  Some parents in Richland School District Two concerned about the use of iPads in the classrooms.  WACH-Fox got a few calls and emails from parents concerned their kids were using the iPads for more than just educational instruction.

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Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Educators say South Carolina's new budget adds money to classrooms and school buses and could ease problems in school schools around the state.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Students at Brennen Elementary School scaled the peaks of the Andes, traveled down the Amazon River, and hiked through the Brazilian rain forest.