Lexington One promotes Rabon to Director of FOCUS
June 29, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – At the June 16, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Christopher N. Rabon…
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District Five unveils food truck for student meals, summer food program
June 29, 2015
IRMO, SC – Cafeteria meals in Lexington-Richland School District Five are hitting the road this summer. District Five’s Student Nutrition Department unveiled the district’s new food truck on June 29, providing…
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District Five unveils food truck for student meals, summer food program
June 29, 2015IRMO, SC – Cafeteria meals in Lexington-Richland School District Five are hitting the road this summer. District Five’s Student Nutrition Department unveiled the district’s new food truck on June 29,…
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Mary Helen Settle of SCS Named Chair of Upstate Regional Advisory Council of the SC Chapter of the Community Association Institute
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Mary Helen Settle of Southern Community Services (SCS), the Carolinas’ leading homeowner association management firm, was named chair of the Upstate Regional Advisory Council of the South Carolina…
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Greenville Technical College Student Lauren Cory Awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Lauren Cory, a second-year student at Greenville Technical College (GTC), is one of 12 students from South Carolina colleges and universities to receive the prestigious Benjamin A.…
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Wofford College president supports removal of Confederate battle flag from State House grounds
June 25, 2015
Statement from Dr. Nayef H. Samhat SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College President Nayef H. Samhat issued the following statement regarding the Confederate battle flag at the South Carolina State House…
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President Davis Urges Legislature to move swiftly on flag
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University President Elizabeth Davis has issued a statement of support for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. “I applaud and…
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New assistance available for beginning farmers
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to entrepreneurial education and business consultation through workshops offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning…
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New assistance available for beginning farmers
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to entrepreneurial education and business consultation through workshops offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning…
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Lexington One receives national school communications awards
June 25, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One earned seven 2015 National School Public Relations Association School Communications Awards. The awards program honors successful public relations activities, programs, projects and…
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Richland Two Announces Elementary School Principals
June 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — At the Tuesday, June 23, 2015 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotions of Paula China…
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The State Museum Welcomes More than 50,000 Guests to the Boeing Observatory
June 24, 2015
The South Carolina State Museum has hit a major milestone by welcoming more than 50,000 visitors to the new Boeing Observatory since opening on Aug. 16, 2014. The Boeing Observatory…
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The State Museum Welcomes More than 50,000 Guests to the Boeing Observatory
June 23, 2015The South Carolina State Museum has hit a major milestone by welcoming more than 50,000 visitors to the new Boeing Observatory since opening on Aug. 16, 2014. The Boeing Observatory…
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University of South Carolina researchers receive award to support new research on food choice
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Two University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health researchers have been awarded a $5.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the…
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W.J. Keenan High School graduates spend 20-year reunion giving back to the Midlands
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The W. J. Keenan High School class of 1995 volunteered for United Way Day of Action on June 20 at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore as part of…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s Arts Arising Program in Full Swing
June 20, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is proud to host and produce the Arts Arising Summer Program on its campus again this year. This special…
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Allen University mourns the loss of two Alumni killed at the historic Mother Emanuel (A.M.E). church in Charleston
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Allen University has lost two Alumni during a senseless shooting at Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC last night. The youngest victim was Mr. Tywanza Sanders -2014 graduate…
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Timmer Offered Job Following Completion of BMW Scholars Program
June 18, 2015
GREER, SC – Ryan Timmer, a 2015 Tri-County Technical College Mechatronics graduate, was among the BMW Scholars offered full-time employment following a graduation ceremony held June 11 at the company’s…
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Ten manufacturing associates earn national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills
June 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ten area manufacturing associates have earned national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). In addition they earned a CNC Operator (metalworking skills) certificate through…
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Summer Meals Program Provides Free Meals
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a…
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Lexington One announces new administrators
June 18, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – At the June 16, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Brice L.S. Cockfield,…
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SafeStop App Adds Charter Schools in Charleston, SC
June 18, 2015
App Will Feature Both Student and Vehicle Tracking That Allows Parents to Know Where the Bus and Child are While on Route CHARLESTON, SC – This fall, the James Island…
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Dr. Karen Woodward announces her retirement
June 18, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees announces that Superintendent Karen C. Woodward, Ed.D., plans to retire. Board Chair Debra L. Knight reflected, “We have…
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Sylvan Learning Welcomes New Center Director
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Alison Hague joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Upstate as Center Director of Enrollment, with a special focus on business development and marketing. Hague is responsible for…
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Students get hands-on lessons at Center for Advanced Technical Studies summer camps
June 17, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – Cassidy Gaillard never imagined she’d be doing “this” during her summer vacation. “This was fun. I like dissecting, looking through the parts of the heart …the bone,…
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District Five teacher, students recognized by IRS for community service
June 16, 2015
IRMO, SC – An Irmo High School teacher and her students have been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service for providing free tax help to low income residents. Carolyn Searles and…
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Eight District Five students in the running for local dealership’s ‘Raise the Bar Win a Car’ giveaway
June 15, 2015
IRMO, SC – Good grades and school attendance could soon pay off for one of eight students from Lexington-Richland School District Five in the running to win a new car…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Kicks off GoSciTech
June 15, 2015
Four weeks of STEM summer camps in Hartsville, SC COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) kicked off GoSciTech, the School’s annual, residential, summer…
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Coker College Art Program Receives National Accreditation
June 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Art Program has been granted Associate Membership by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). “NASAD accreditation is an affirmation of both…
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Williams Family Gives Study Abroad Scholarship
June 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The family of Mac Williams, associate professor of Spanish at Coker College, has endowed a study abroad scholarship in memory of his father, John McLarty Williams, Jr. “I…
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The Savvy Musician in ACTION announces award winners Peter Ferry and Xuan capture top award at Chamber Showcase
June 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Savvy Musician in ACTION workshop wrapped up its intensive workshop week with the Arts Venture Challenge and announcement of the Chamber Showcase winners. Sixty participants from…
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Wells Fargo Supports GSSM’s iTEAMS Xtreme Camp
June 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received $10,000 from Wells Fargo in support of its iTEAMS Xtreme summer camp in Florence County. iTEAMS…
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CIU Adds Sports Management Major
June 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University is adding an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Sports Management this fall. The program will blend an academically challenging curriculum with valuable practical experience, preparing…
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CIU Adds Sports Management Major
June 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University is adding an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Sports Management this fall. The program will blend an academically challenging curriculum with valuable practical experience, preparing…
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Richland Two Announces Westwood High School Principal
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – At the Tuesday, June 9 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Dr. Cheryl Guy…
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U.S. News & World Report Names Berkeley County High Schools 2015 Best High Schools
June 8, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cross, Goose Creek and Timberland High Schools are on U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools list. The three schools were awarded bronze medals based…
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Business, accounting programs’ accreditation reaffirmed
June 8, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University’s business and accounting programs have again earned accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International, founded in 1916, is the longest-serving…
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Local authorities working to contain heavy rainwater
June 8, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC — Due to the heavy rains, there has been significant erosion to the pond dam on the property of Lexington County School District One’s District Office located at…
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Trident Technical College Offers Paralegal Program Information Night
June 8, 2015Trident Technical College Offers Paralegal Program Information Session June 8, 2015… Trident Technical College will hold a Paralegal Program Information Session June 25 at 6 p.m. in Bldg. 200 /…
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Richland One to provide free meals to all students in 2015-2016
June 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, Richland One will offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save…
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2015 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced
June 8, 2015
Five Teacher Cadets awarded from across the state GREENVILLE, SC – The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original…
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2015 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced
June 8, 2015
Five Teacher Cadets awarded from across the state The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and…
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District Five holds graduation ceremonies, announces more than $121 million in scholarships for Class of 2015
June 7, 2015
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five’s 2015 graduates earned more than $121 million in scholarships this school year. The awards for students from Chapin High, Dutch Fork High and…
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The Citadel to host Southern Conference on Women’s History
June 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC — Women, history, race and law are among the topics that will be discussed during the tenth Southern Conference on Women’s History to be held June 11 –…
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Richland One Helps Kick off Statewide Children’s Free Summer Meal Program
June 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – No child should go hungry and yet a half-million children in South Carolina are at greater risk of not having enough food to eat this summer. Richland…
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Twenty Nine Students Receive Scholarships From Building Industry Charitable Foundation
June 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Over the past fourteen years, the Charitable Foundation of the Builders Association located in Columbia, SC has awarded $407,250 in scholarships to children of Association members and…
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Student James Jenkins follows his dream to ACBA
June 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Some careers are made by choice, others by birth. Many years have flown by since James Jenkins converted his dad’s left over 2x4s into an airplane glider.…
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Lexington One earns multiple school communications awards
June 3, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One earned several 2015 Rewards for Excellence awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. The Rewards for…
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Lexington One earns multiple school communications awards
June 3, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One earned several 2015 Rewards for Excellence awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. The Rewards for…
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PHMS teacher receives statewide mentor award
June 2, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Pleasant Hill Middle Drama and Musical Theatre Teacher Lori McKelvey received the South Carolina Theatre Association’s 2015 Deborah Smith Hoffman Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award. The SCTA Awards…
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