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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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital establishes nursing scholarship in honor of Darius Rucker’s mother, Carolyn G. Rucker
October 7, 2025
Portion of proceeds from ticket sales to October’s Riverfront Revival to fund the program, supporting the next generation of pediatric nurses In recognition of the lasting impact of a devoted…
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Mental reset moment highlights awareness, resources
October 2, 2025
The College of Charleston is hosting its first ever interactive “Mental Reset Moment” on October 6, 2025, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on Cougar Mall. The event is open to the public. October is…
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CSU adds engineering to prestigious ABET accreditations
October 2, 2025
The Charleston Southern engineering program has received notification that it qualified for ABET-EAC accreditation on its first attempt. Engineering joins the computer science and cybersecurity programs at CSU holding the coveted ABET…
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CSU computer science faculty awarded National Science Foundation grant
October 2, 2025
Dr. Songhui Yue, assistant professor of computer science at Charleston Southern University, has been awarded a Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative grant from the U.S. National…
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Denmark Technical College practical nursing program earns full approval
October 2, 2025
Denmark Technical College has announced that the South Carolina Board of Nursing has granted full approval to its practical nursing program, strengthening the pipeline of nurses in the state. The…
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Registrar
October 1, 2025
Registrar University of South Carolina Upstate STA00797PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Registrar is responsible for the overall administration for the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans Affairs. This includes planning, implementation,…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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New “Experience Gullah” website and App bring Gullah Geechee history to life on Hilton Head
October 1, 2025
Hilton Head Island’s Gullah Geechee heritage now has a new digital home. The Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (CDC) has officially launched the Experience Gullah website and wayfinding…
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College of Charleston engineering program earns prestigious ABET accreditation
September 30, 2025
Charleston’s new School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics is starting the academic year off strong, announcing that its Bachelor of Science degree program in Systems Engineering is now accredited by…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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The Citadel named overall #1 Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report for second year in a row
September 25, 2025
For the 2nd consecutive year, The Citadel has been named Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report out of more than 100 other public and private institutions…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Charleston a top university for the 10th consecutive year
September 25, 2025
For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has recognized the College of Charleston as a top public regional university in the South. The 2026 edition of U.S.…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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Sydney Tindall named to Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association has named Sydney Tindall of Charleston, South Carolina, to its Board of Directors. Tindall graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University in 2021 with a Bachelor…
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Charleston County School District launches a high‑intensity tutoring program with outcomes‑based contracting to accelerate student achievement
September 23, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces a new High-Intensity Tutoring (HIT) initiative designed to deliver intensive academic support to students who need it most. The district will partner with a…
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Turtle Trackers announce the establishment of the Turtle Trackers-Linda Zambelli Family Scholarship Fund
September 23, 2025
Turtle Trackers, an all-volunteer network of over 800 members who help protect endangered sea turtles’ nests and educate the public about sea turtles, announced the establishment of the Turtle Trackers-Linda…
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Charleston County School District achieves ‘AA+’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings
September 16, 2025
Highest Among School Districts in SC Charleston County School District (CCSD) has earned the highest credit rating issued to a public school district in South Carolina, with S&P Global Ratings…
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