Application windows for CCSD’s Early Head Start/Head Start and Pre-K/Child Development programs
January 24, 2022
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Pre-K application process opens Tuesday, January 25, 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year. The full-day Pre-Kindergarten/Child Development programs are for children who will be four…
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BJU to host 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament
January 24, 2022Bob Jones University will host 16 high school teams from around the country to compete in the 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 25-28 in the Davis Field House. The…
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Public Invited to Lander Faculty Exhibit
January 23, 2022
The public is invited to visit the Lander Art Gallery, in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, to see the Faculty Exhibit. The exhibit, which includes steel sculptures, ceramic sculptures,…
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Lander University announces Fall 2021 graduates
January 23, 2022
Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 198 students during the University’s 164th commencement ceremony on December 15, 2021. Dr. Jonathan Bassett, a psychology professor and chair of Lander’s…
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Here’s How to Get Your FREE At-home COVID-19 Tests
January 22, 2022
You can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually…
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Buis Honored for Staff Excellence at Piedmont Tech
January 20, 2022
Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award. “She does not work…
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C.E. Williams Middle (North Campus) using bicycles to enhance students’ well being
January 19, 2022
C.E. Williams Middle School’s North Campus is excited to announce that the school will be participating in Outride’s Riding for Focus program. Outride is a non-profit organization that provides an…
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Anonymous donor offers $600,000 match to teen’s MUSC fundraiser
January 19, 2022
Sydney Severance on a mission to bring an upright MRI to University Hospital A generous donor will match up to $600,000 in donations to Operation Upright, a fundraiser started by…
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Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies hosts student showcase
January 19, 2022
Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies (Cooper River CAS) hosted its Winter Student Showcase on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Prospective students, families, and community members toured the campus and learned…
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The Citadel School of Engineering still one of the top ranked programs in America, again ABET reaccredited
January 19, 2022
Whether the goal is to become a civil, computer, construction, electrical or mechanical engineer, The Citadel School of Engineering continues to be one of the top programs in America when…
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CofC alumnus’ passion for music remembered with new award
January 19, 2022Making music – and sharing it with others – is often a calling as much as it is a skill. The emotion that comes from performing an aching jazz tune…
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PTC to launch Fire Science Certificate Program this fall
January 19, 2022
Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact,…
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Lexington District One, Univ. of South Carolina create dual enrollment program
January 19, 2022
Lexington County School District One and the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement launches a new partnership, creating a new dual enrollment experience for high school students interested…
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Spartanburg Community College announces free tuition to be extended through 2022-2023 academic year
January 19, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College announced an extension of its free tuition initiative through the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The announcement comes just months after an update showing the tuition free initiative…
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CCSD’s School Choice application window launches January 25, 2022
January 19, 2022
Charleston County School District will open its School Choice application process for the 2022-2023 school year on January 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. The window will close on February 25,…
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PTC to Launch Fire Science Certificate Program This Fall
January 19, 2022
Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact,…
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The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announce the Gang Awareness Hoop Fest
January 19, 2022
The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announce the Gang Awareness Hoop Fest starting January 22 at 4 pm at Eastover Park. This free event,…
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Jennifer Moorefield named to Greenville County Workforce Development Board’s SC Works Committee
January 19, 2022
Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Economic Development and Corporate Training at Greenville Technical College, has been named to the Greenville County Workforce Development Board’s SC Works Committee. The SC…
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Southern Company vice president Robin Boren ‘97 to give 2022 Vance Lecture
January 19, 2022
A Presbyterian College alumna will give advice on navigating business ethically at the college’s annual Vance Lecture on Business Ethics. Robin Boren ’97, the senior vice president of finance and…
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Two PTC Graduates from Laurens Receive County Academic Awards
January 19, 2022At Piedmont Technical College’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Honorees from Laurens County were: Alysa Blakley, who earned an associate…
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District 55 and 56 Continue eLearning for January 19th
January 18, 2022
Laurens County School Districts 55 and 56 have announced eLearning for Wednesday, January 19th. From District 55: Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced an eLearning Day for…
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Tartan Threads gets PC students looking sharp and ready for post-graduate interviews
January 18, 2022
Presbyterian College seniors have a lot on their plates during their final spring semester – the most pressing matter, of course, is preparing for life after PC. Graduate school applications…
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Sylvan Learning Center hosting free webinars on importance of testing in college applications
January 18, 2022
Sylvan Learning Center and Bright Horizons College Coach will be hosting two free webinars discussing the importance of standardized testing as it relates to the changes in the college application…
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A Conversation with Danny Dorsel, SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM)
January 18, 2022
One of the few specialized public residential high schools of its kind, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) exists to push motivated young learners beyond their…
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Scholarships open the door to philosophical exploration for CofC student
January 17, 2022Understanding the layers of the human condition is complicated. The stories of life and the exploration of questions that define societies and drive personal decision can be fraught with tragedy,…
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Local students assist with food and service needs amidst the COVID surge
January 17, 2022
On Friday, January 14, over 450 Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) students will participate in their annual Serve Day event, volunteering at more than 20 local businesses and organizations across…
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Students participate in $70 million capital funding campaign
January 17, 2022
Furman issued $67.3 million in premium bonds to finance construction project Finance-savvy students might geek out at the prospect of sitting in class learning about debt instruments and how institutions…
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DHEC updates teacher quarantine guidance to align with healthcare workers
January 17, 2022
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced it was updating its official guidance for the quarantining of teachers and other school staff who have been exposed to…
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I Am Lander 150: From sports to music, Ethan Richardson marches to his own tune
January 17, 2022
“Dream. Believe. Achieve.” This theme for the 133rd Rose Parade might well describe the life of Ethan Richardson, a Lander University freshman whose musical talent secured a spot for him…
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Tartan Threads gets PC students looking sharp and ready for post-graduate interviews
January 17, 2022
Presbyterian College seniors have a lot on their plates during their final spring semester – the most pressing matter, of course, is preparing for life after PC. Graduate school applications…
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District 55 Announces eLearning for all Schools Tuesday January 18th
January 17, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced an eLearning Day for district schools for Tuesday, January 18, 2022. “After consulting with knowledgeable officials and anticipating unsafe road conditions…
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District 56 Announces eLearning Day for Tuesday, January 18th
January 17, 2022
Out of an abundance of caution, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18th will be an eLearning day in Laurens District 56. All assignments for students can be found in your child’s Google…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 15, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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School District Five names Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. permanent superintendent
January 14, 2022
Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees voted to hire Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. as the district’s permanent superintendent. Ross has been serving as interim superintendent since July. The…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 14, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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Clemson working with IBM and AgStack to globally expand and revolutionize Cooperative Extension Service
January 13, 2022
Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish, and he eats for a lifetime. There are several variations of this proverb, but the…
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Spartanburg Community College announces nominees for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team of the Year Award
January 13, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College is proud to announce the nomination of Neil Griffin and Susan Moore from the Online Course Quality Leadership Team for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlement with student loan servicer Navient
January 13, 2022
Settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation; South Carolina borrowers will receive over $20 million in relief. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Navient, known as one of the…
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Furman’s $70 million renovation and construction project to break ground in February
January 13, 2022
New residence hall to be built; four others to be renovated This spring, Furman University will begin its largest construction project to date, a comprehensive renovation of South Housing that…
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Plans underway for CIU’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing this fall
January 12, 2022
Applications are being accepted for Columbia International University’s new faith-integrated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that begins classes in August, pending approval from the State Board of Nursing.…
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Spring social skills groups and job training at The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment
January 12, 2022
Registration is open now for the spring semester of social skills groups and job training at The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment. The spring semester includes weekly in-person sessions at The…
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District 56 Announces eLearning for Eastside Elementary School
January 12, 2022
Another impact of Covid-19 hits Laurens County with the announcement from Laurens School District 56 that Eastside Elementary School has moved to eLearning for the remainder of the week. In…
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District 55 Announces Six Schools Going to Remote Learning Beginning Thursday
January 12, 2022
In a letter from Superintendent, Ameca C. Thomas, Ph.D., parents of children in Laurens County School District 55 learned that six schools will go to eLearning beginning on Thursday, January 13th.…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE after school programs now accepting applications
January 11, 2022The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its free after-school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Students may apply online at scgssm.org/outreach. ENGAGE is a…
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School Board Recognition Month: celebrating local leaders
January 11, 2022
School Board Recognition Month: celebrating local leaders Each year during January the South Carolina School Boards Association joins with districts across the state to honor the work of local school…
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Application deadline for Richland One magnet programs set for Jan. 31
January 11, 2022
The deadline to apply to participate in a Richland One magnet program is set for Jan. 31. The application and information about Richland One Magnet Programs can be found on…
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Charleston School of Law secures 385 Meeting St location
January 11, 2022
The future of the Charleston School of Law has been secured at their present downtown Charleston location for the near future. In addition to having the second and third floors…
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MUSC presenting sponsor of SC7
January 11, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) became the presenting “named” sponsor of the third-annual South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition with the University’s sponsoring donation…
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CSU offers area’s only SEVP-certified IEP course
January 10, 2022
Non-English speakers in the Lowcountry may better prepare for higher education in the United States through the Intensive English Program (IEP) at Charleston Southern University. Beginning January 10, participants in…
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U.S. Senator part of celebration to highlight Vision To Learn Charleston
January 10, 2022
School-based vision health initiative will provide K-12 students throughout CCSD with free vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees and staff members…
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