South Carolina invests in 235 propane-fueled school buses
The South Carolina Department of Education will receive $23.6 million for 235 new, propane-fueled school buses with funding from the second round of the state’s share of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.
The Department of Education also committed $87,400 to build two new propane fueling stations for the expanded propane school bus fleet throughout the state. The school districts expected to receive buses include: Aiken, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester County School District Two, Greenville, Horry, Lexington School District One, Richland School District One, Richland School District Two and York School District Four.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer announced the state’s total $24.54 million investment in school buses and public transit.
Updated: 4:00 PM EDT April 13, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, joined by SC Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C. Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer, announced $24.54 Million is set to be invested in school buses and public transportation.
The money comes from another round of funding from the state s share of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, according to a release from the governor s office.
This will create funding for 235 new propane fueled buses to update the state’s school bus fleet. The money will also be used to buy three electric transit buses to be used in Charleston and Florence.
The partnership aims to create educational, arts, professional mentoring and more for Richland School District Two students. Author: WLTX Updated: 11:48 PM EDT April 1, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Allen University and Richland School District Two are partnering to support student success and help retain talent in the Columbia area after students obtain their undergraduate degrees.
The partnership aims to create educational, arts, professional mentoring and more for Richland School District Two students.
The partnership is expected to develop and deliver programs and activities in the forms of subject expert subject matter presenters, STEAM summer programs, volunteer mentors and readers, and broad-based collaboration on initiatives that serve the Midlands.
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Apr 1, 2021 5:22 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland School District Two and Allen University are partnering together to encourage STEM students in the Midlands. Thursday afternoon, Allen and District Two announced they have reached a memorandum of understanding. Based on the agreement, Allen will provide the district with speakers for special programs at Richland Two high schools, a “real science” summer lab experience, and a master class in the summer taught by Allen University faculty.
“Richland School District Two is actively cultivating interest in STEM in its students. If students have aspirations to be successful in the field of STEM, I encourage them to consider an HBCU for their first degree,” explained Allen University President, Ernest McNealey. “The internal investments in these institutions far exceed anything that one can imagine. I look forward to the imaginative discoveries that come from this partnership as well as the value its impact wi
SC school districts close to in-person due to severe weather, e-learning will continue
Districts will close physical schools but students, teachers should continue studies through e-learning, normal schedule to return Friday Author: WLTX Updated: 10:09 AM EDT March 18, 2021
LEXINGTON, S.C. As severe weather warnings have been issued for portions of the Midlands of South Carolina on Thursday, several area school districts have announced they will close all schools and offices on March 18, in an abundance of caution.
Classes are expected to resume a normal schedule on Friday, March 19.
The following districts will close school buildings and administrative offices:
Fairfield County School District will operate in a Remote Learning Day capacity.