Denmark Technical College celebrates 2024 nursing graduates
August 29, 2024Denmark Technical College proudly marked a significant milestone on August 21 with the annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an event that honored 13 graduating nursing students on the brink…
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First-ever children’s exhibit opens at Native American Studies Center
August 29, 2024After four years of planning and preparing, the Native American Studies Center opened its first-ever exhibit geared just for elementary-aged children. Opening Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the Duke Energy Gallery,…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
August 28, 2024The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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Richland Two announces five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year
August 28, 2024Richland School District Two is announcing its five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Hannah Cummings, Round Top Elementary School; Yoko Hughes,…
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Country Star Cody Webb set to light up Harbison Theatre stage
August 28, 2024Experience the South Carolina native’s electrifying performance this fall Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will be performing live September 6, 2024 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC).…
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USC hits record enrollment
August 27, 2024As the fall semester begins, enrollment at the University of South Carolina has reached a record high. “We are excited to welcome another strong freshman class to USC,” President Michael…
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Harvesting Heritage with Chef Amethyst Ganaway returns in September
August 27, 2024Upstate Fusion Sat., Sept. 21 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum is proud to host Harvesting Heritage, a culinary journey highlighting the past and future of…
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Power:Ed awards $50,000 in scholarship support to SC State University students
August 26, 2024South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), to provide scholarships to 17 deserving SCSU students…
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USC Next outlines bold vision for Columbia campus
August 23, 2024The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the…
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Dreher High Botany Club awarded $4,320 microgrant from City of Columbia through Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
August 23, 2024Dreher High School’s Botany Club has been awarded a $4,320 microgrant from the City of Columbia through the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Columbia was one of 100 cities worldwide…
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Grantees selected for City of Columbia Youth Climate Action Fund supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 22, 2024The City of Columbia, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the grantees for the 2024 Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Mayor and…
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USC’s newest effort to recruit more rural students
August 20, 2024USC has joined a network that supports getting more rural students into college. The STARS College Network features more than 30 colleges supporting pipeline programs and recruiting efforts as well as offering financial aid and…
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USC specialized advising keeps thousands of students in class
August 20, 2024Specialized advising initiatives have helped keep thousands of USC students in class, boosting retention and graduation rates. One program has helped nearly 6,500 students sign up for classes over its first three years.…
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Cutting-edge training center will boost nursing grads by 80%
August 20, 2024USC’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center opened a new cutting-edge clinical training centeron the hospital’s West Columbia campus. The center will allow USC to boost the number of nursing…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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Richland One awards Educational Ingenuity Grants to five teachers
August 19, 2024Five Richland One teachers have been awarded $1,000 grants through the district’s 2024- 2025 Educational Ingenuity Grants Program. All Richland One teachers are eligible to apply for grant awards of…
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Lexington Two celebrates Teachers of the Year, Support Staff of the Year at reception
August 19, 2024Lexington Two ushered in its new Performing Arts Center in a big way earlier this month, recognizing all school-level Teachers and Support Staff of the Year, followed by the announcement…
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Conservation-based opportunities abound for Richland County students
August 16, 2024With a new academic year underway, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is offering a variety of fun and inspiring conservation education programs for local youth and educators.…
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Montessori School holds grand opening in Cayce
August 16, 2024Cayce Mayor Elise Partin has announced the opening of Cayce Montessori School at 1000 Poplar Street. The official grand opening celebration was held Thursday, August 15. “I have known these…
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Golden Spur returns to USC campus
August 16, 2024Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined the University of South Carolina for a special grand opening of the Golden Spur restaurant on August 15. A reincarnation of an old…
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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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State Museum receives 250k IMLS Museums for America grant to digitize its Natural History collection
August 15, 2024The grant will support staffing to digitize nearly 5,000 fossils The South Carolina State Museum has been awarded a fourth Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America…
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School District Five names interim Director of Special Services
August 14, 2024Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as the interim Director of Special Services. Friend currently serves as the Coordinator of Special Services. Prior to that position,…
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Harbison Theatre curates an artistically diverse 2024-2025 season
August 13, 2024The award-winning venue sets the stage for an exciting new year at the most colorful seats in town Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has launched its new 2024-2025 season.…
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GSSM and Duke Energy continue partnership with a $5,000 grant to support STEM summer programs
August 12, 2024The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This generous donation has…
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Crayton Middle named 2024 School of Distinction by Association for Middle Level Education
August 12, 2024Crayton Middle School has been named a 2024 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), becoming the first school in South Carolina to earn the distinction.…
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State Museum closed Thursday due to inclement weather
August 8, 2024Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Thursday, August 8th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will be monitoring…
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SC Afterschool Alliance offering free help to SC students to complete FAFSA Applications and secure college funding for 2024-2025
August 7, 2024The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA), as an official partner with the U.S. Department of Education, is offering free assistance to South Carolina students to help complete their Free Application…
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State Museum closed Tuesday due to inclement weather
August 6, 2024Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Tuesday, August 6th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will provide an…
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2024-2025 Columbia College Board of Trustees appointments
August 5, 2024Columbia College announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees, led by Board Chairman Ben Rex. Melisa (Missy) Underwood Caughman, (CC Class of 1995) is the…
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10X Digital awards digital marketing scholarship
August 5, 202410X Digital is proud to announce the winner of the 10X digital marketing scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester, Austin Pennington. Austin Pennington, a 19-year-old from Cloverdale, IN, has shown…
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Richland One staff spotlight: District’s new ombudsman serves as an advocate for all students
August 5, 2024A graduate of Eau Claire High School and a former teacher and school administrator in the district, Basil Harris has returned to Richland One to serve as the ombudsman. It’s…
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Richland One announces 2023-2024 Coaches of the Year
August 5, 2024Richland One has announced the Middle School and High School Coaches of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. The announcement was made during the district’s Coaches Convocation on August…
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Angela Norris named assistant principal at Fulmer Middle School
August 5, 2024At its August 1, 2024, meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Angela Norris as assistant principal at Fulmer Middle School. Norris is a familiar face at the…
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Ryan Van Omen named assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School
August 5, 2024A familiar face at Brookland-Cayce High School has been named a new administrator there. Ryan Van Omen has been named an assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School. His hiring was…
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State Museum celebrates “Windows to New Worlds” anniversary with 2-for-1 deal
August 1, 2024Get up close to sea turtles in an immersive 4D experience and enjoy special planetarium shows. The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our “Windows to…
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Richland Two names new Senior Chief Communications Officer
August 1, 2024Richland School District Two has named Darci Rush as its new Senior Chief Communications Officer, effective August 1. Rush brings over two decades of broadcast journalism experience and a strong…
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Richland Library announces new Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
July 31, 2024Richland Library Friends and Foundation Welcomes Two New Fellows The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Alejandro Jaramillo of Furman University and Amanda Lockett of the University of…
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School District Five names veteran administrator principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School
July 29, 2024Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Christian English the new principal at Oak Pointe Elementary. English has served as the principal at Seven Oaks Elementary School since 2020.…
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School District Five names interim principal for Seven Oaks Elementary School
July 29, 2024Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special…
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BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program of 2024 announced
July 27, 2024BOC Sciences announced its new Scholarship Program aimed at supporting college students pursuing degrees in chemistry-related fields. This prestigious scholarship awards $1,000 annually to help these aspiring chemists achieve their…
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COO featured in statewide business magazine
July 25, 2024Dr. Tondaleya Green Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is being spotlighted in a magazine recognizing the…
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Richland One parents, community invited to meet new principals
July 23, 2024Students at four Richland One schools will be greeted by new principals when the new school year begins August 8. “Our new principals are excited and ready to welcome students…
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Richland One looking for volunteers to serve as R1 CHAMPS for 2024-2025 school year
July 23, 2024Richland One is looking for volunteers to serve as R1 CHAMPS for the 2024-2025 school year. R1 CHAMPS (Caring Hearts Making Positive Shifts) launched in 2023 with the goal of…
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute names Sarah Kelly as 2024 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year
July 23, 2024The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of…
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The Village Group receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for Plantersville Summer Academy to curb summer learning loss and boost social-emotional support for rural African American youth
July 23, 2024Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons presents grant award to The Village Group Executive Director Ray C. Funnye (far left), board members, and Plantersville Summer Academy educators and students. The Village…
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Richland Two invites Hispanic families to Fiesta Conexiones on Thursday, July 25, 2024
July 23, 2024All Richland School District Two Hispanic families are invited to Fiesta Conexiones, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Fiesta Conexiones will be held at Forest Lake Elementary School, 6801 Brookfield Road,…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $1 million donation
July 23, 2024The Lowe’s Foundation awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) $1 million as a part of today’s select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants. Since awarding its…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 19, 2024Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on July 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its first Jump-Start Back-to-School event…
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