BHS Dr. Arthur Turfa to Release Book of Poetry
April 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Arthur Turfa’s first book of poetry, Places and Times, has been released by eLectio Publishing from Little Spring, Texas. The book reflects on places, people, and…
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Richland Two Names The 2015-2016 Honor Roll Teachers Of The Year
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Five Richland Two teachers have been selected as the 2015–2016 District Honor Roll Teachers of the Year: Megan Allen, Sandlapper Elementary; Nellie Jones, Summit Parkway Middle; Jarrette…
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18 Nuclear Systems Technology Students Earn Industry’s Highest Standards
April 8, 2015“This is a pipeline that will continue to need to be replenished.” Kevin Marsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SCANA Corporation COLUMBIA, SC – Eighteen Midlands Technical College (MTC) Nuclear Systems…
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The Humanities Council SC Awards Grant for Black Lives Matter Speaker Series at USC Upstate
April 7, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – An $8,000 grant from The Humanities Council SC is assisting The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate to host a…
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Top Ten Finalists for 2015-16 GCS Teacher of the Year
April 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ten finalists have been selected in the 2015-16 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year program. They are, in alphabetical order: Alice Bradley, Seventh Grade Language Arts,…
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Clemson to unveil its concept vehicle at GM world headquarters
April 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — It is not every day that a university can unveil its product at the world headquarters of a company ranked seventh on Fortune 500 2014, but Clemson…
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District accepting nominations for Richland One Hall of Fame
April 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One is accepting nominations for its 2015 Hall of Fame induction class. Persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the school district, their…
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Richland School District Two Announces Updated Schedule For The 2015–2016 General Fund Budget Process
April 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – After three months of reviewing budget priorities for the district and the Board of Trustees and receiving input from employees, parents and community members, Richland Two district…
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Presbyterian College Maintains NCATE Accreditation
April 3, 2015CLINTON, SC – Presbyterian College was recently notified that the College’s Education Department received accreditation for seven more years under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.…
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Lend Your Voice to Change Public Policy
April 2, 2015
By Kelly Davis, APR Riggs Partners Reprinted from the Riggs Partners Blog On March 25, more than 100 South Carolinians who are passionate about women’s health issues convened at…
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Greenville Technical College to Host Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair
April 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College is sponsoring an Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair on April 14 as part of the 2015 SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo. More than 30 employers…
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Furman University Professors Win Faculty Research Grants
April 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University professors Christopher W. Blackwell, Ph.D., (Classics) and Jeanine Stratton, Ph.D., (Business & Accounting) have been awarded Faculty Research Grants through The Furman Standard program. The…
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Extension Workshops to Assist With Funding for Farmers Markets
April 1, 2015
Clemson Extension will offer grant-writing workshops to help eligible communities, organizations and businesses seek grants for programs that promote local food. The workshops are designed to help potential applicants understand,…
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Clemson’s 4-H program tackling childhood obesity
April 1, 2015KERSHAW COUNTY, SC — Some food for thought: In the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents. More than a third of our…
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Clemson’s Edisto Center Expands Precision-ag Program
April 1, 2015BLACKVILLE, SC — Clemson University’s Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville has hired a precision-agriculture specialist to help farmers apply the latest technological advancements. Hollens Free is the latest…
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Lexington One names Billue District Teacher of the Year
April 1, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One proudly named Sheryn D. Billue its newest District Teacher of the Year at its annual Teacher of the Year Celebration honoring outstanding…
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Dr. Connie Ledoux Book named provost and dean of The Citadel
March 31, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – A respected senior leader from Elon University will become provost and dean of The Citadel early this summer. The Military College of South Carolina announced today that…
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USC Moore School announces 2015 Distinguished Award Winners
March 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will honor the 2015 Distinguished Award Winners at its 31stannual Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April…
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Lower Richland High School Coach Inducted into SC Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame
March 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Coming in second best at anything has never been good enough for Lower Richland High School girls basketball coach Debbie Stroman. She has an impressive record any coach…
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Carolina Prep hosts annual art show fundraiser
March 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School hosted its annual student art show on Thursday, March 26 2015. The art show is an annual Carolina Prep fundraiser. Each year, the…
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Midlands Technical College Names Local Judge as its 2015 Distinguished Alumni
March 26, 2015Honorable Tomothy C. Edmond and college donors recognized at MTC Celebration of Philanthropy COLUMBIA, SC – The Honorable Judge Tomothy C. Edmond, Class of 2004, became the Midlands Technical…
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District Five names new chief human resources officer
March 26, 2015
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dr. Allison Jacques as its next chief human resources officer. Jacques is currently serving as an assistant dean for the University…
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PHS’s Freeman announces retirement
March 25, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Ben Freeman, athletic director and head football and strength coach for Pelion High, plans to retire effective…
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District Five announces Teacher of the Year finalists
March 25, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Christopher Craft, a technology teacher at CrossRoads Middle School;…
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Project Lead The Way and Stem Premier Announce Partnership to Connect STEM Students to Careers
March 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – STEM Premier and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced a significant partnership Monday that will cultivate the future generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students…
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Richland One Announces Upcoming March Events
March 22, 2015Meadowfield Elementary School: Civil Rights Video Debut March 20 11:45 a.m. Fifth-grade students will debut a 10-minute video they created of famous/infamous moments in African American history. Students were able…
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District Five elementary school librarian becomes published book author
March 22, 2015IRMO, SC – It was a lifelong dream for Laney Cobb. After spending most of her career surrounded by children’s books, the Dutch Fork Elementary School librarian now has one…
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STEMS at North Springs Elementary School named Magnet School of Distinction
March 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lead Teacher, Dr. Sally Catoe, will be honored and receive a plaque at the Magnet Schools of America’s 33rd National Conference hosted by Wake County Public…
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Spring Valley High School Art Student Wins National Award
March 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – For the 3rd year in a row, Spring Valley has a Scholastic Art Award National Medalist. Senior Jordan McCormack won a 2015 Silver Award for his digital art…
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Renowned artist Ralph Heimans unveils portrait of financier Darla Moore
March 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The latest portrait by London-based artist Ralph Heimans, best known for his official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, doesn’t reside in one…
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Greenville Technical College Library Features Diversity Endangered Exhibit
March 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Technical College Library is hosting a free exhibit that shows the effect humans have on the Earth’s ecosystems. “Diversity Endangered,” a traveling exhibit created by the Smithsonian…
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Organ in Historic Summerall Chapel undergoing complex restoration
March 18, 2015First phase now complete and debuting at service on Sunday CHARLESTON, SC – The heart of The Citadel’s historic Summerall Chapel is getting a complex makeover. The first part…
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National leaders in science, health and sport business recognized for innovation
March 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina scientists and mathematicians leading the country in their career achievements are now among those honored by The Citadel Academy of Science and Mathematics. The academy…
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Rock Hill Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition
March 18, 2015YORK COUNTY, SC –The South Carolina Arts Commission announces Joshua Mugabe, a senior at York Preparatory Academy in York County, as the state champion for the Poetry Out Loud: National…
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Dr. Jimmie Williamson, President, SC Technical College System
March 16, 2015
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Carolina Prep student selected for national publication
March 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A fourth grade student from Carolina International Preparatory School has received national recognition for her poetry. Nine-year-old Martha Anne Miskin’s poem, “Boys” will be included in the…
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Fraternity Council Works With Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands to End Sexual Violence
March 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – After learning of recent news stories related to sexual assault and Greek Life, leaders of Fraternity Council at The University of South Carolina decided to do something…
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Two District Five Schools Receive Conservation Education Mini-grants
March 16, 2015IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland District Five schools have earned “mini-grants” from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) to help further service learning projects. The grants for Dutch…
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White Knoll Elementary Teacher Named The SCEA Teacher of the Month
March 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Laura Hane, a fifth grade teacher at White Knoll Elementary School in Lexington School District One, has been named The South Carolina Education Association’s Teacher of the…
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Dr. Daniel F. Mahony Selected as President of Winthrop University
March 13, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – Dr. Daniel F. Mahony, dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University, has been unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees…
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Furman University to Hold Inauguration Ceremony for President Elizabeth Davis Thursday, March 19
March 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Elizabeth Davis will be formally installed as Furman University’s 12th president during an inaugural ceremony Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Due to…
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Richland One to Hold Meetings Community Meeting on Proposed Upgrades to Athletic Facilities
March 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One will present proposed plans to modernize the district’s aging athletics facilities during a series of upcoming community meetings. The plans call for upgrades to the…
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Lexington One leaders speak at statewide TransformSC conference
March 11, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One was featured at TransformSC’s statewide conference on innovative approaches to education. Seven hundred educators, business leaders, policymakers and other community leaders were…
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Collaborative Networks to Improve Outcomes in Kindergarten Readiness and High School Graduation
March 9, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – On Wednesday, March 11, the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) will host the first meetings of its Kindergarten Readiness and High School Graduation networks. These networks –…
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The Fine Arts Center Accepting Applications for A.R.M.E.S. Program
March 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Fine Arts Center (FAC), South Carolina’s first secondary school for gifted students in the literary, visual and performing arts, is currently accepting nominations for A.R.M.E.S., Arts…
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North Springs Elementary School Receives Award for Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement
March 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – North Springs Elementary School has been awarded the 2015 National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) Award for Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement. The award recognizes schools with…
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Blythewood High School Improvement Council Named 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner
March 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Blythewood High School Improvement Council (SIC) has been awarded the 2015 South Carolina SIC Dick and Tunky Riley Award for School Improvement Council Excellence. The award was…
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TransformSC Schools Share Early Results
March 9, 2015Spring Conference Highlights Data from Four Schools COLUMBIA, SC – TransformSC schools participated in the initiative’s spring conference, sharing progress after participating in TransformSC for one school year. From increased…
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City Year Columbia to Host Inaugural Famously Hot Junior Solar Sprint Race
March 9, 2015First Annual Solar Car Competition for students in grades 3rd-12th, racing at the Home & Garden Show at the State Fairgrounds on March 14th COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an…
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City Year Columbia to Host Inaugural Famously Hot Junior Solar Sprint Race
March 9, 2015First Annual Solar Car Competition for students in grades 3rd-12th, racing at the Home & Garden Show at the State Fairgrounds on March 14th COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an…
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