South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness assessments
September 19, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released statewide public school results on September 19, 2022 for Ready to Work (R2W) and the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for…
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Support Charleston students with Heart Math Tutoring this school year
September 19, 2022
Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors to support 100 Charleston students during the 2022/23 school year! Signup today and make an impact in a child’s life with just 1…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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Leadership Charleston’s Class of 2023 features two CCSD leaders
September 15, 2022
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Chief Financial Officer Channa Williams and Director of Strategic Engagement Maggie Dangerfield, were recently named to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class…
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Charleston Southern named to U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list
September 15, 2022
U.S. News & World Report has once again named Charleston Southern University to its Best Colleges list for 2022-2023 in the Best Regional Universities in the South category. In the…
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Two CCSD leaders to join Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
September 13, 2022Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Interim Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Anita Huggins, and Director of General Counsel Investigations, Oscar Douglas, were recently selected to participate in the Riley Institute’s Diversity…
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U.S. News & World Report names The Citadel #1 Public College in the South for 12th straight year
September 13, 2022
College also ranked #1 College for Veterans in the South for the fifth year For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel is the top-ranked public college in the South. The…
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CCSD leadership announcement
September 12, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) proudly announces that Lisa Allison will serve as Interim Executive Director of Student Support, effective October 1, 2022. Allison will replace veteran leader Jennifer Coker, who…
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Learn-to-Fly open house at Georgetown Co. Airport
September 10, 2022
CHS Flight School is holding an Open House this Saturday, September 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Georgetown County Airport. The event is free and open to…
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The Citadel to award posthumous degrees to two former cadets, both who were killed in action
September 8, 2022
Degrees to be presented to Lt. Col. George McMillan, ’38, and Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, ’08 For the first time in its history, The Citadel will present…
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District launches new online reading platform for students and staff
September 8, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has started using an online reading platform called Beanstack with teachers and students. The tool allows users to log their reading and compete in district…
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Safe Schools Project joins South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools
September 8, 2022
The South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools is excited to be joined by the Safe Schools Project, growing Coalition membership to six associations focused on the well-being of children. In…
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Innovative Hydroponic Research Lab takes root at GSSM
September 8, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) unveiled its innovative Hydroponic Research Lab on Thursday. The lab, which is constructed from a shipping container that has traveled…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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CCSD students outperform state on both SCPASS and SC READY
September 6, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released the results of the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (SCPASS) and South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY) from the 2021-2022…
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Trident Technical College president participates in White House event to launch Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative
September 6, 2022
Trident Technical College President Mary Thornley participated in a White House event in Washington, D.C., Sept. 1 to help launch a new national Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative. U.S. Secretary of Labor…
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Saving for the Future: 529 Plans
September 1, 2022
By Laird W. Green, CFP® Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education from public or private colleges and graduate schools (as well as private elementary…
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Reese named Interim Principal at Early College High School
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Barrett Reese as the Interim Principal at Early College High School. Reese began his career as a Social Studies teacher at…
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Veteran leader Vanessa Denney to lead CCSD Communications Division
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) proudly announces Vanessa Denney as Interim Executive Director of the Division of Communications. A veteran of Charleston County School District, Denney has served CCSD for…
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43 Lowcountry leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 26, 2022
Forty-three leaders from across the Lowcountry will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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Summerville Orchestra to launch youth orchestra and education program with $20,000 grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission
August 22, 2022The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) has received a two-year $20,000 award from the South Carolina Arts Commission to launch a youth orchestra and education program in September in collaboration with tricounty…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force
August 18, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention,…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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Bank of America Student Leaders participate in local summer internships
August 16, 2022
Paid Summer Internships Connects Lowcountry Youth to Career Building Opportunities Bank of America selected two Charleston-area high schoolers as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), to participate in an eight-week summer internship providing…
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MUSC board recognizes COVID-19 efforts to date, receives updates on journey to comprehensive cancer status and year in review highlights
August 15, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on Aug. 11 and 12,…
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James Island Charter High School unveils new CTE and gym spaces
August 15, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to unveil a new Career and Technology Education (CTE) building and competition gymnasium on the James Island Charter High School Campus. The $24.9…
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Stoney Field rennovations complete in time for 2022-2023 school year
August 15, 2022
Burke High school will return to their home stadium for their first football game of the 2022-2023 school year on August 19, 2022. The field underwent an extensive renovation thanks…
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Anthony Dixon selected to serve as Chief of Schools
August 15, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Dr. Anthony Dixon as Interim Chief of Schools. Dixon rejoins CCSD from Berkeley County School District (BCSD) where he has served…
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Garden Educator
August 8, 2022
Green Heart Garden Educator Full time or part time; 10 – 40hr/week Are you passionate about food, health, and outdoor education? Do you love working with kids and volunteers? If…
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Sims selected to serve on NAEYC Council
August 8, 2022
Jason Sims, Assistant Principal of Laurel Hill Primary School, was selected to serve on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Council for Early Learning Program Accreditation.…
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Trident United Way announces new Board Chair, Wendy Kopp
August 5, 2022Trident United Way is proud to announce that Wendy Kopp, senior vice president and private wealth executive at FineMark National Bank & Trust, has been chosen as our new board…
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All Trident Tech programs offered tuition free for 2022-23 academic year
August 3, 2022
All of Trident Technical College’s programs of study will be available tuition free for eligible South Carolina residents for the 2022-23 academic year thanks to additional funding provided by the…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund to grant 104 college scholarships to Charleston graduates for upcoming school year
August 1, 2022
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund hosted a celebratory brunch to honor the 179 deserving South Carolina students who earned the scholarship, totaling $7 million, to put toward their college tuition. “I…
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Anita Zucker to lead Trident Technical College governing board
July 29, 2022
InterTech Group Chair Anita Zucker began a two-year term as chair of the Trident Technical College Area Commission July 1 after serving as the commission’s vice chair since 2018. The…
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Coastal Community Foundation launches annual Equity Speaker Series
July 28, 2022
Coastal Community Foundation today announced the launch of its annual Equity Speaker Series, which will kick off with an inaugural event featuring Barbara Whye, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity…
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CSU names new College of Nursing dean
July 21, 2022
Officially named the dean of the College of Nursing at Charleston Southern University effective July 1, Dr. Vicki Ball said she started to see how God could use the platform to have a…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma Health
July 20, 2022
New parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote…
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Four additional CCSD graduates earn 2022 college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships
July 18, 2022
Four more graduates from Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Class of 2022 earned college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) this year. They are part of…
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Kim Wilson to serve as interim principal at Wando High School
July 14, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces the appointment of Kim Wilson as interim principal at Wando High School. Wilson retired from CCSD in 2018 after 42 years in education. He…
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Wando principal selected to lead CCSD high schools as associate superintendent
July 14, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer as Associate Superintendent of High Schools. Eppelsheimer has served as principal at Wando High School, one of the largest…
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Summer SAIL and SMAART programs make successful return
July 11, 2022
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Summer SAIL (Students Actively Involved in Learning) and SMAART (Students Mastering the Academic Arts) programs were held this summer after a two-year hiatus due to…
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Angela Crosland named SCSBA Director of Communications
July 11, 2022
Angela Crosland has been named Director of Communications for the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA). Crosland is a familiar face at the SCSBA after having previously served as the…
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Kennedy named Charleston County School District Superintendent
June 28, 2022
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees voted Monday, June 28, 2022, to make Donald R. Kennedy, Sr. the Superintendent of Schools until a permanent replacement is found.…
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Wando picks Craft as head basketball coach for boys’ program
June 26, 2022
Wando High School is excited to announce Calvin Craft as the new head coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team. Craft has been a member of the Wando faculty and…
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District 9 Community Meeting to discuss new elementary school
June 26, 2022
Charleston County School District staff members will present information and a possible plan of action about the new elementary school set to be built on Johns Island on Thursday, June 30,…
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The Citadel’s summer Executive Leadership Academy to offer two professional development opportunities
June 22, 2022
Limited seating available for in-person professional development sessions July For almost 200 years, The Citadel has trained and developed principled leaders for all walks of life. Now, in cooperation with…
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AMHS valedictorian will forever be an ambassador for his alma mater
June 20, 2022
Charleston, SC – It is a huge honor to be named valedictorian at any high school in Charleston County School District (CCSD) but an outstanding accomplishment when you’re the top…
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CCSD schools recognized by Project Lead The Way for 2021-2022 school year
June 20, 2022
For the fifth year in a row, multiple schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) were named Distinguished Schools by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), either as a Gateway School…
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Police Officer
June 10, 2022
Police Officer University of South Carolina Upstate STA00849PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Campus Police Officer performs the duties of a state law enforcement officer for the University of South Carolina…
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Director of Counseling Services
June 10, 2022
Director of Counseling Services University of South Carolina Upstate STA00848PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Director of Counseling Services is responsible for the administrative management and clinical oversight of the Counseling…
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