Jamal Goss

3 days ago | wistv.com | Jamal Goss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1-4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and most incidents happen quickly and quietly—often in backyard pools. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s 2022 report, 10 children ages 1-4 died from drowning. In Columbia, British Swim School is working to change that by teaching kids not only how to swim, but how to survive.

1 week ago | wistv.com | Jamal Goss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sara and Rebecca Weston have shared a love for music, the arts, and a strong sisterly bond throughout their time at A.C. Flora High School. But this fall, they’re heading in different directions. Sara is attending the University of South Carolina, while Rebecca is heading to Clemson University. “I’m really excited for their music program,” Sara said.

2 weeks ago | wistv.com | Jamal Goss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students from Irmo High School are advancing to the national stage after earning top honors at the South Carolina FCCLA Spring Conference. FCCLA — Family, Career and Community Leaders of America — is a national organization that helps students develop leadership, communication and career-readiness through real-world experiences. This year, 11 students from Irmo competed in STAR Events, short for Students Taking Action with Recognition.

3 weeks ago | wistv.com | Jamal Goss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As Rosewood Elementary School in Columbia celebrates its 100th anniversary, two women with deep personal ties to the school are reflecting on what it has meant to their families — and their futures. Sally McCants, a former Rosewood teacher, says the school’s legacy is rooted in generations of shared experience. “My grandmother attended Rosewood in the first class in the 1920s,” McCants said.

2 months ago | wistv.com | Jamal Goss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The United Way of the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) is helping young students develop critical literacy skills through one-on-one reading sessions with volunteers. The program serves six counties—Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Newberry—aiming to ensure students read at grade level by the start of fourth grade.