College Financial Aid Applications In Charleston Area: Compare To SC

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On Charleston Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Charleston Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In SC: How Charleston Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Charleston area high schools.

In Charleston Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. See the data for Charleston County.

Saint Leo U To Award Degrees To North Charleston, Shaw Students

Sumter County Sheriff To Give Commencement Address On May 31

SC Teacher Gave Low Mark When Student Refused Sex: Lawsuit

A Charleston teacher is accused of giving a student low marks because he refused to have sex with her, lawsuit against district alleges.

Saint Leo U-North Charleston, Shaw, Sumter Locations Close

Classes Canceled Through Sept. 14 at University's South Carolina Locations Due to Threat of Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Irma South Carolina: Charleston County Schools Close

BREAKING: The district will continue to closely monitor this weather event and will communicate as frequently as possible.

South Carolina High School Cracks Top-10 List Nationwide

U.S. News and World report released its rankings of the top high schools in South Carolina and in the nation. Did your school make the list?

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Lawsuit Alleges Teacher Bullied West Ashley Student

Suit alleges teacher called him 'gay,' asked students to tease boy.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Do You Know When to Stop for a School Bus?

School is back in session Wednesday.

First Day Festival set for Sunday

Free event features giveaways, educational opportunities.

Citadel Awarded Grant for Science Teachers

Students who plan to teach eligible for $1.2M in scholarships.

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.

Citadel Set to Welcome Record Freshman Class

More than 700 knobs report Saturday.

How Do Charleston Schools Compare?

Charleston County School District Calendars Available Online

Use CCSD's 2013-14 academic calendar to mark your own with all the important school related dates for the coming year.

Federal Standards: Charleston County Schools Remain a 'B'

DHEC to Offer Free Whooping Cough Vaccine

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

College of Charleston Students Debate Controversial Book

Fun Home has caused a stir on campus.

Author of Controversial C of C Book: 'I Don't Like Conflict'

Mugshots: Charleston County Arrests, June 10, 2013

The following arrest information was supplied by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.

Student Who Tweeted "N" Word Allowed to Attend Prom, Graduation

A School of the Arts senior was in hot water after tweeting a picture that included the "N" word in a caption, but Charleston County School District officials revised her punishment to allow her to attend prom and graduation

CofC Professor First to Map Painted Turtle Genome

College of Charleston Professor Andrew M. Shedlock is a lead researcher on a team that mapped the genome of the painted turtle which could have applications in some human medical conditions

West Ashley HS Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery of a Student

The teacher at the center of an investigation into an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student was charged with sexual battery on Friday

First Choice Member Scholarship Deadline Approaching

Members of Select Health's First Choice program are eligible for a $2,000 scholarship, but applications are due by March 15

Overturned School Bus Sends 7 to Area Hospitals

Five students included in those injured

Two Students Charged with Interference of School Bus Operations

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office charged two students with interference of school bus operations at a West Ashley bus stop

Woman Arrested at Ashley Hall with a Gun Won't Face Federal Charges

On Monday Charleston Police arrested Beaufort woman outside Ashley Hall School after she allegedly pointed a gun at a school employee.

Charleston Area Atheltes Sign with Colleges Across the Country

Dozens of young athletes from the Charleston area committed to colleges across the country on National Signing Day Wednesday

City's Elementary School Policing Plan Calls for 19 New Officers

The Charleston Police Department has developed a plan to enhance security at area elementary schools that would require hiring 19 new officers

McGinley: Preparing for the Worst, Hoping for the Best

School district officials scheduling normal school hours for Thursday, but have made plans in case bus drivers decide to go on strike

School Officials: Strike Unlikely

Charleston County School officials don't expect bus drivers to go on strike beginning Monday

30 New Buses Coming to Charleston Metro

The buses are part of nearly 350 purchased by SC to service students across the state.

Police Search for Accused Molester

Girl says bus driver touched and groped her.

McGinley's Contract Extended Through 2016

The Charleston County School Board voted to extend Superintendent Nancy McGinley's contract through December 2016