Beat the Winter Blues at EdVenture

  February 14, 2025

When the weather is dreary, the kids are out of school, and the cabin fever kicks in, there’s no better place to bring the family than EdVenture! This February, EdVenture…

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Columbia World Affairs Council merges with Columbia Council for Internationals

  February 14, 2025

The merger expands regional capacities to host international leaders & students and to connect with more American professionals & families in the Midlands The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces…

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Scholarship expands to Bamberg County

  February 11, 2025

A transformational scholarship that eliminates the financial barrier to college for high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need students is now available in Bamberg County. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund offers…

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Magnet Center named finalist for prestigious state award

  February 10, 2025

The Center for Knowledge and Center for Knowledge North have been recognized as finalists for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) presents the…

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SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell re-elected to America’s Public Television Stations Board of Trustees and elected Professional Vice Chair

  February 10, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell has been re-elected to the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees and selected as the Professional Vice…

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Williams-Brice Stadium project receives state approvals

  February 4, 2025

Internationally Acclaimed Design Firm Selected for Project The University of South Carolina’s plans to reimagine Williams-Brice Stadium have received approval from the State of South Carolina Legislature’s Joint Bond Review…

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South Carolina State Fair opens applications for 2025 College Scholarships

  February 3, 2025

$500,000 in scholarship funds are available for high school seniors statewide now through March 15 The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced the opening of applications for…

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Registration now open for summer camps at the State Museum

  January 30, 2025

Day Camps, presented by Aflac, include hands-on activities for children featuring a variety of subjects, including art, natural history, astronomy and robotics.   The South Carolina State Museum is excited to…

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Twenty-two Fellows selected for 2025 South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship

  January 30, 2025

SCALE equips emerging afterschool and expanded learning leaders with the resources, frameworks, partnerships, and curriculum-curating skills to advance education programming in South Carolina.   Twenty-two afterschool and summer program leaders…

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South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts Gala celebrating SC Educator Hall of Fame inductees, distinguished SC Public School Graduates, and the distinguished Public Education Impact Award Recipient

  January 30, 2025

The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its eighth annual gala on Friday, April 4, 2025, to celebrate this…

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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Storybutton

  January 28, 2025

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen…

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Richland Two Magnet Schools earn National Recognition

  January 21, 2025

Magnet Schools of America has recognized 17 Richland School District Two schools, with 11 earning National Merit Schools of Excellence awards and six receiving Merit Schools of Distinction honors. School…

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Richland Two educator wins nation’s highest teaching honor

  January 21, 2025

Kirstin Bullington, Next Energy Engineering Instructor at the Richland Two Student Innovation Center, has been named a 2023 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching…

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SCICU names Dr. Robert Lloyd as eighth President & CEO

  January 17, 2025

The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Lloyd as its eighth president, effective Thursday, January 16. Dr. Lloyd succeeds…

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MUSC Health announces new Patient Care Technician Training Program 

  January 16, 2025

MUSC Health’s Workforce Development announced a new initiative to train patient care technicians (PCTs) through an innovative, hands-on program. PCTs work closely to support health care providers by performing various…

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Eat Well Wednesdays Kick Off at the Clinton Library

  December 28, 2024

The Clinton Library is excited to announce the launch of Eat Well Wednesdays, a brand-new Nutritional Food Program beginning on January 8th, 2025. This engaging series, presented in partnership with…

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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement

  December 20, 2024

Commencement for Greenville Technical College (GTC) graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 20. Included were 342 participants: 8 graduated with a bachelor’s degree, 12 military…

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WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to new students

  December 16, 2024

According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…

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University of South Carolina releases economic forecast for 2025

  December 16, 2024

The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, released the 2025 economic forecast at the 44th annual Economic Outlook…

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WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to New Students

  December 16, 2024

According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…

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