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COLUMBIA (WACH)--Students across the Midlands are headed back to school this week, some beginning a new grade while others enter collge.

Richland School District One begin classes Monday along with Claflin University and Benedict College.

Lexington 2, Saluda, Newberry, Fairfield & Lee Counties also began Monday.

South Carolina State and Columbia International University begin Tuesday.

Richland School District Two and The University of South Carolina start classes Thursday.

Classes for Allen University students began last week.