Spring Hill Middle News Today

MAXTON — Maxton’s Kayla Oxendine will be celebrating her accomplishment of obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Scouts BSA program…

School District Five of Lexington and Richland is looking to rezone its Chapin and Irmo schools in a bond referendum without raising taxes as the county grows.

Everyone on board the bus was checked by EMS and no injuries were reported.

The superintendent has proposed changes to keep up with growth in their upcoming 5 year plan, which still has not been approved.

The Maury County Board of Education approved a more than $6 million plan to increase its compensation for educators and staff.

During school board budget meetings last week, MCEA representatives highlighted the desire for teacher raises, which have not been given by the board since 2017.  MCEA representatives told the school board that a raise for teachers is much needed, especially following a tough year amid COVID-19. In contrast, the Maury County Commission is proposing a 5% raise for all county employees.  During the budget meeting last week, MCEA president Stephanie Sparks-Newland read the childrens story, "...