State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Recognizes Andrea McKnight of H.E. Corley Elementary as Educator of the Month
December 21, 2025
Midlands teacher enjoys bringing financial literacy to life for young students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Andrea McKnight of H.E. Corley Elementary School as the December Educator of…
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Kids On Point receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its Academic Pathways program to serve more students
December 19, 2025
Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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SCRA announces new leadership promotions
December 18, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority has announced two recent promotions. Patti Mack is now director of finance and administration. Teresa Hinson is now the director of governance, risk, and compliance. “Patti…
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Charleston County School District expands transparency with launch of Employee Compensation Public Dashboard
December 18, 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to openness, accountability, and public trust, Charleston County School District (CCSD) has launched a new Employee Compensation Public Dashboard, providing the community with access…
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Charleston County School District launches FY2026 Community Investment application process to strengthen transparency and impact
December 18, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has established a formal application process and business rules for Community Investment funding, reinforcing the District’s commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and data-driven decision-making in…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu recognized as top-performing leader
December 16, 2025
President Andrew T. Hsu is being celebrated as one of the most influential leaders shaping the educational landscape in the Palmetto State, earning a spot on the South Carolina 500 list in…
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Charleston County School District awarded $5.39 million federal grant to expand school-based mental health services
December 16, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive a four-year, $5.39 million School-Based Mental Health Grant, a major investment that will expand…
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Katie Houser named permanent principal of Midland Park Primary School
December 16, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Katie Houser has been named the permanent Principal of Midland Park Primary School. Houser, who returned to CCSD earlier this year and has…
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Strong community engagement at CCSD’s Conversation with Peninsula Families & Advocates
December 16, 2025
Strong Community Engagement at CCSD’s Conversation with Peninsula Families & Advocates More than 200 parents, students, educators, community members, and partners attended last night’s Peninsula Community Conversation with Charleston County…
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Part time Teacher-Floater
December 15, 2025
Position Summary: The well-qualified individual must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to support high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive care and services to enrolled children and their families. Working…
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Lowcountry Youth Services awarded $70,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen youth mentoring and leadership programs
December 12, 2025
Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS), a nonprofit organization empowering youth across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, has received a $70,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropic arm of the South Carolina Student…
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CCSD honors six star principals of the year
December 11, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recognized six Star Principals of the Year on Friday, December 5, 2025. They were nominated by their peers and selected through a competitive application process…
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GSSM receives $10,000 from First Citizens Bank to support STEM summer camps
December 11, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation has received $10,000 from First Citizens Bank to support GSSM’s GoSciTech summer camps. These hands-on STEM programs serve rising…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Student Housing 2025
December 10, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2025 South Carolina Student Housing Construction pipeline grows behind rising enrollment, large-scale projects Market Highlights After a modest slowdown, universities across the state saw…
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Clemson University President James P. Clements announces retirement
December 10, 2025
Following 12 years of transformational leadership and service, Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his decision to retire as president, effective December 31. He shared this news with…
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GSSM’s Alyssa Reiser Prince awarded South Carolina Arts Commission grant
December 9, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that Alyssa Reiser Prince, faculty member in the Department of Social Science, Languages, Arts, and Music (SSLAM), has been…
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CCSD announces community conversation on peninsula schools
December 9, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) invites families and community members to a community conversation. Superintendent Anita Huggins will engage directly with parents, students, and residents about the additional resources, opportunities, and supports…
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The College of Charleston launches fitness and community health testing for anyone seeking to optimize their health
December 4, 2025
The College of Charleston’s School of Health Sciences is debuting a state-of-the-art testing program that will have students, faculty and staff working directly with campus and community members wishing to better understand various measures of fitness and how these impact their health. The Fitness and…
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Citadel President to retire, culminating a 50-year career in public service
December 2, 2025The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), ’79, announced that the spring semester will be his last at The Citadel as he prepares to retire at the end of…
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First Citizens Bank donates $25,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
December 1, 2025
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a $25,000 investment from First Citizens Bank in support of the Student Lifeline Grants Program. This renewed commitment significantly expands the program’s…
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How the night before Thanksgiving became one of the heaviest drinking nights of the year
November 25, 2025The night before Thanksgiving has become known for heavy drinking, crowded gathering spots and increased risky behavior among young adults returning home for the holiday. National traffic safety data consistently…
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GSSM honors Dr. Sachin Rustgi with 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award
November 25, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) presented the 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award to Dr. Sachin Rustgi, associate professor of molecular breeding at…
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GSSM hosts 37th Annual Research Colloquium featuring 114 student presentations
November 25, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) hosted its 37th Annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 21, showcasing research conducted by students over the summer. This year’s event…
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North Charleston High’s Hannah Studemeyer earns State Assistant Principal of the Year honor
November 25, 2025
Hundreds of North Charleston High School students and staff, along with Charleston County School District (CCSD) leaders and community members, including City of North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess, surprised Assistant…
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Charleston Southern packs most OCC gifts nationally for 7th consecutive year
November 25, 2025
It’s official – Charleston Southern University has packed the most Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes of any college or university in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row. This…
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Charleston County School District finalizes Superintendent Huggins’ extended contract through 2031
November 20, 2025
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees has formally executed the employment contract extension for Superintendent Anita Huggins, finalizing the terms approved by the Board on November 10,…
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CSU honors Veterans with announcement of P. Cecil Patrick Jr. Family Veterans Center
November 20, 2025
After a week of honoring veterans on campus and community, Charleston Southern University is now launching a visionary initiative designed to strengthen veteran support for generations to come. Charleston Southern…
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Deadline Approaches for Teachers to Register for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” Activity
November 19, 2025
The South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office is issuing a final call for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers to register their classrooms for the “Dear Mr. Treasurer” financial literacy activity.…
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Stay Local, Go Far: South Carolina Talent Initiative positions the College of Charleston’s financial aid package as best in the state
November 18, 2025
The College of Charleston is combining the power of philanthropy and the strength of the university’s financial aid resources to launch the South Carolina Talent Initiative (SCTI). The initiative encourages students to Stay Local, Go Far. Beginning with the…
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Charleston County School Board extends Superintendent Huggins’ contract following exemplary evaluation
November 13, 2025
At its November 10, 2025, Board Meeting, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees voted 8 – 1 to extend the contract of Superintendent Anita Huggins from February…
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Corcoran receives $10,000 from local partner ATI
November 11, 2025
A.C. Corcoran Elementary School Principal Chris Holbrook recently accepted a “game-changing” donation of $10,000 from Advanced Technology International (ATI) through its Foundation to support students and families at Corcoran. ATI is…
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Ripken Foundation donates STEM center to Johns Island Elementary
November 11, 2025
The Ripken Foundation installed an age-appropriate STEM Center at Johns Island Elementary School on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The STEM Center was funded by Allen Reed, a Johns Island native and friend of…
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Stall PE program recognized as first-ever Physical Adeptness and Literacy Model Institution Region Winner
November 11, 2025
The South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) named R.B. Stall High School the first-ever Physical Adeptness and Literacy Model Institution (PALMI) Region Winner for the Lowcountry for…
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November Events and Programs in your Charleston County Parks
November 3, 2025
November 2025 Festivals & Events Starlight Yoga Monday, Nov. 10, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. James Island County Park – Large Lake Get your holiday spirit flowing at the…
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Where Business Meets Inspiration: Kay Self Joins Lander as Executive-in-Residence
October 30, 2025
When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…
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College of Charleston builds new Center for Intentionality
October 30, 2025
At the College of Charleston, intentionality has become more than a course on living better and is changing the way students approach their lives. The growing movement took a major…
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Charleston County School District Board of Trustees nears completion of Superintendent evaluation
October 30, 2025
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees has completed the individual evaluation process for Superintendent Anita Huggins. Evaluations were submitted in sealed, anonymous envelopes at the conclusion of…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project and College of Charleston launch partnership to offer graduate professional development credit for Orton-Gillingham training
October 28, 2025
New collaboration elevates Science-of-Reading practice and recognizes teachers’ professional learning. The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) announces a new partnership with the College of Charleston Office of Professional Development in Education…
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Anita Zucker, CSU produce original theatrical production
October 23, 2025
Charleston Southern University presents the debut of On the Other Side, an original theatrical production running October 23–26 in Lightsey Chapel Auditorium on CSU’s campus. The play explores the powerful…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics among state’s top performers in career readiness scores
October 23, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its 2025 Career Readiness Assessment results, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is once again among the…
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College of Charleston School of Business launches Young Alumni Council
October 23, 2025
The College of Charleston School of Business announced the launch of its revived Young Alumni Council, bringing together 15 outstanding graduates to strengthen the school’s legacy of relationship-based education. The…
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College of Charleston to receive major gift from Beemok
October 22, 2025A transformational gift from Beemok, the family office of Ben and Kelly Navarro, will allow the College of Charleston to expand its School of Business in one of Charleston’s most…
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Governor McMaster proclaims Lights on Afterschool Day in South Carolina
October 21, 2025
State joins national celebration recognizing afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning, and support working families Governor Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed October 23, 2025, as “Lights On Afterschool…
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USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition work together to advance nuclear innovation
October 20, 2025
University of South Carolina (USC)’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition (PNC) announce a pivotal agreement aimed at transforming South Carolina into a national and global…
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CCSD awarded grant to address opioid crisis
October 17, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members are committed to serving students in every capacity, including matters related to substance abuse. Now, CCSD has additional resources to support its efforts;…
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Executive Director – CLIMB Fund
October 17, 2025
Executive Director Shift HR Charleston, SC Medical , Paid Time Off , Retirement Full-Time Executive Director – CLIMB Fund Climb Fund is a mission-driven, certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)…
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Board of Trustees adopts bylaws to establish the CCSD Education Foundation
October 14, 2025At a Special Called meeting on October 1, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the bylaws of the new Charleston County School District…
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CCSD’s Heather Studer has been selected for the Leadership Charleston Class of 2026
October 14, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has announced the members of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2026, marking the 53rd year of the region’s premier leadership development program. Among the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis invites teachers to register for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” classroom activity
October 14, 2025
Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed…
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