City of Columbia unveils statue honoring Coach Dawn Staley’s legacy of leadership and impact
May 12, 2025On Wednesday, April 30, the City of Columbia unveiled a permanent statue honoring Coach Dawn Staley, a basketball icon and community leader whose legacy continues to uplift generations. The ceremony,…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces 2025 award winners
May 9, 2025
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2025 award winners. Commissioner Leadership Award, George Piersol, Piedmont Technical College Honors an individual who has…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners receives the AIA South Carolina Architecture Firm Award
May 8, 2025
Quackenbush Architects + Planners (Q+), a Columbia-based architecture and planning firm, has been named the 2025 recipient of the AIA South Carolina Firm Award—the highest honor presented to a South…
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USC celebrates spring graduates
May 8, 2025
The University of South Carolina system will welcome thousands of new alumni in a series of four commencement ceremonies recognizing bachelor’s, master’s and professional degree recipients beginning Friday, May 9,…
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Denmark Technical College Commencement marks milestone for Class of 2025
May 7, 2025
The Denmark Technical College campus was filled with pride and inspiration as graduates crossed the stage at the college’s 76th annual commencement ceremony, held in the McDuffie Student Life Center.…
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Spring Art Festival highlights Native American artists
May 7, 2025
Discover a celebration of Native American culture and creativity at the Spring Art & Craft Festival, happening Saturday, May 17 at USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center. Held from 9…
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Richland County Public Education Partners to host FREE Literacy Leap Book Fair to inspire young readers and build home libraries
May 7, 2025
A free family-friendly book fair designed to ignite a love of reading for summer learning enrichment Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announced the Literacy Leap Book Fair, a free,…
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City of Columbia and USC Upward Bound to host celebration for class of 2025 graduates
May 7, 2025The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is partnering with the University of South Carolina’s Upward Bound Program to host a celebration honoring the Richland County School…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrates educators during May
May 7, 2025
Agency announces Bobbi Kennedy Award opportunity for educators South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is celebrating educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, held May 5-9, 2025. As part of this…
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Francis Marion University Education Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships
May 7, 2025
Francis Marion University Education Foundation (FMUEF), has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…
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RCPEP to host inaugural Golden Apple Awards Luncheon celebrating excellence in Richland County education
May 6, 2025
Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announced the inaugural Golden Apple Awards Luncheon, an event dedicated to honoring educators, community advocates, and leaders who have made an extraordinary impact on…
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Catledge named new campus dean of USC Lancaster
May 5, 2025
Courtney Catledge has been named campus dean of the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Her appointment was announced on Monday, May 5, by USC Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins, who cited Catledge’s administrative leadership, her track record for training nursing graduates who ably live and work in the USC Lancaster region, and her connection to internal…
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Frank Baker honors late brother with $10,000 gift to Richland Library’s Friends and Foundation
May 5, 2025
Supporting Jazz and Literacy for Local Students Richland Library is honored to announce a generous $10,000 gift from longtime supporter Frank Baker to the Friends and Foundation of Richland Library…
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Richland Library closes for CSI Day on May 14
May 5, 2025
Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on May14 All Richland Library locations will be closed, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, Richland Library…
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Lexington One announces new WKES principal
May 1, 2025
Lexington County School District One announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Bridget A. Allison will serve as the new principal of White Knoll Elementary. The Board of Trustees approved this…
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Dawn Staley statue unveiled in Columbia, SC
May 1, 2025
A statue honoring University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley was unveiled Monday, April 21st, 2025 outside Colonial Life Arena. The bronze statue depicts Staley holding a basketball…
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Touch-A-Truck returns to Soda City on May 17
April 30, 2025The City of Columbia’s third annual Touch-A-Truck event is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 1700 block of Main…
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Original Six Foundation to distribute over 35,000 books to SC kindergarten students in rural & under-resourced communities
April 30, 2025
Throughout the month of May, the Original Six (O6) Foundation will distribute over 35,000 books to a record 44 public schools located in rural and under-resourced communities. For the first…
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Columbia Chamber names local educators as Teachers of the Quarter
April 23, 2025
Winners announced at Chamber April Gather & Grow event and Richland Two School Board Meeting. The Columbia Chamber announced Adrienne Gearheart (Blythewood Middle School) and Angel O’Neal (Lower Richland High School)…
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Richland School District Two announces new Summit Parkway Middle School principal
April 23, 2025
Richland School District Two announced that Mannietea Freeman has been appointed as the next principal of Summit Parkway Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. With more than 26 years of…
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Satchel Ford Elementary theatre teacher wins South Carolina Theatre Association’s Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award
April 23, 2025
Satchel Ford Elementary School theatre teacher Scott Vaughan has been named the recipient of the Deborah Smith Hoffman Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award by the South Carolina Theatre Association. The award…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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$75 million gift to transform University of SC College of Arts & Sciences
April 23, 2025
The largest college at the University of South Carolina has a new name honoring the vision and generosity of a prominent alumnus and his family. The official name, the McCausland…
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Richland County honoring Community Development Week with special events
April 22, 2025
For National Community Development Week (April 21-25), Richland County’s Community Development Division has organized a diverse lineup of events to showcase how federally funded programs make a positive difference in the…
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Educational Foundation awards $15,672 in Innovation Grants for K-8 schools for 2025-2026 school year
April 22, 2025
The Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a total of $15,672.74 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to four schools in Lexington County School District One. These…
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SEC Network and ESPN radio host Paul Finebaum to speak at Buchheit Lecture April 23rd
April 21, 2025
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications has announced that SEC Network and ESPN Radio Host Paul Finebaum will speak at the annual Buchheit Family Lecture on…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast the South Carolina Senate hearing on the question of causes for removal of the South Carolina State Treasurer
April 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream and broadcast a South Carolina Senate hearing on April 21 at 12 p.m. The hearing will focus on the question of causes for removal…
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Florence school leader named National Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
April 17, 2025
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) recognized two exceptional educators as the 2025 National Assistant Principals of the Year. Elizabeth “Liz” Nelson of Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove,…
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Friends of the Library Book Sale – May 1-3
April 16, 2025
Friends of the Library Book Sale May 1 – May 3, 2025 Need a new read? Without TV or internet, did you catch up on your reading during the storm…
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Columbia College celebrates grand opening of College Place
April 16, 2025
On Friday, March 21, Columbia College celebrated the grand opening of College Place. The newly renovated historic church will now serve as the new home for the college’s Division of…
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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume opens May 3rd at the State Museum
April 15, 2025
Plus, guests can enjoy a series of related events and programs this summer On Saturday, May 3, a fan-favorite blockbuster exhibition created by the Walt Disney Archives, Heroes & Villains:…
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School District Five names new principal to Chapin Elementary School
April 15, 2025
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Amy Sgorrano as the new principal of Chapin Elementary School. She will replace Jesse Hutchinson who is retiring at the end of the school…
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School District Five names new principal for Dutch Fork High School
April 15, 2025
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Reed Gunter as the new principal of Dutch Fork High. He is taking over for Dr. Gerald Gary who has been named the district…
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Four will be inducted into Airport High School’s Educator Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Wall
April 14, 2025Four people with ties to Airport High School will be honored next month at the 2025 Educator Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Gala. This year’s event is scheduled for…
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D. W. Davis Consulting, LLC
April 14, 2025
D.W. Davis Consulting, LLC is where leadership transformation meets the power of AI—with purpose, strategy, and heart. Led by Donna Davis, Certified AI Consultant and Intentional Shift Strategist, we help…
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Program Director
April 13, 2025
About Youth Corps Youth Corps is a nonprofit leadership program for 9th and 10th grade students in the Midlands. Through nine months/modules, consisting of 3-4 sessions per month, students gain…
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Talented and Gifted Academy opens April 14 in Lexington, SC
April 10, 2025
New Early Learning Center Focuses on Literacy, Individualized Education, and Character Development Talented and Gifted Academy (TAG Academy) announced its official opening on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 141 Riverchase…
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USC Controller’s Office earns 14th-straight Excellence in Financial Reporting award
April 9, 2025
The University of South Carolina Controller’s Office earned its 14th-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for…
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US News rankings: USC’s International MBA remains top in the country
April 8, 2025
For the 11th straight year, the University of South Carolina has earned the No. 1 ranking in the country for its International MBA program, according to the 2025 Best Graduate…
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Denmark Tech names Gilliard as athletic director
April 7, 2025
Denmark Technical College announced Jevon Gilliard has been hired as athletic director. A respected leader in Denmark Tech’s athletic history, Gilliard brings an unparalleled record of success and a deep…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Spartanburg – May 1
April 3, 2025
The 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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Heyward Career and Technology Center’s SkillsUSA chapter wins multiple medals and recognitions in State Competition
April 1, 2025
Heyward Career and Technology Center’s SkillsUSA chapter won multiple medals and recognitions during the South Carolina SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Competition. The event was held March 2-5 at the South…
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Marketing Communications Internship
April 1, 2025
The Marketing Communications Department at Midlands Technical College (MTC) is accepting intern applications. This is a great opportunity for a junior or senior student to gain experience by joining a…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in North Charleston
March 31, 2025
The 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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Tammy Coghill joins ExecEd as director of business development
March 31, 2025
Tammy Coghill, a widely experienced professional in the field, has joined the Darla Moore School’s Executive Education program as director of business development. Her job, a new position with ExecEd,…
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Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center at Columbia College selected as the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC award winner
March 28, 2025
Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center has been named the winner of the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, awarded annually by The Riley Institute at…
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10 SC Schools selected for the Palmetto AI Pathways Pilot Program
March 28, 2025
South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), IT-oLogy, and the University of South Carolina (USC) announced on National AI Literacy Day the first 10 schools selected to participate in the…
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2025 Kershaw County Rotary Wild Game Dinner & Auction raises over $80,000 for local scholarships and Rotary initiatives
March 28, 2025
The 12th annual Rotary Wild Game Dinner and Auction occurred on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Camden City Arena. Organized by the West Wateree-Lugoff and Camden Rotary clubs, this…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Linda Dara of Cherrydale Elementary School as Educator of the Month
March 28, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Linda Dara of Greenville County School District’s Cherrydale Elementary School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for March.…
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Seven-time GRAMMY®-nominated composer’s work highlight of chamber series finale
March 27, 2025
In celebration of the School of Music’s Centennial, this year’s Freeman Sundays @3 concerts have featured specific areas of the School of Music and include the premiere of a new…
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