YMCA of Columbia Featured in Afterschool Alliance’s “Kids on the Move: Afterschool Programs Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity” Report
May 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC- The Afterschool Alliance recently featured the YMCA of Columbia’s afterschool program in its America After 3PM special report, “Kids on the Move: Afterschool Programs Promoting Healthy Eating and…
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Obituary: Denise Claude Le Goff
May 19, 2015
Dr. Claude Le Goff Former USC French Professor Instructor in MIBS Program COLUMBIA – Denise Claude Le Goff, 86, died May 3, 2015, in Columbia after a long illness. A…
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Berkeley County Schools’ PRIDE Celebration and Rookie Teacher of the Year
May 19, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District hosted its annual Program for Inducting Developing Educators (PRIDE) Celebration yesterday evening at Westview Middle School. The District celebrated all first-year teachers,…
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Berkeley Middle College students complete programs at Trident Tech
May 19, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Eighteen students from Berkeley Middle College completed associate degree and certificate programs at Trident Technical College a full month before graduating from high school. Below are…
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Colleen Perry Keith, Ph.D. honored by Wofford College with Mary Mildred Sullivan Award
May 18, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College President Colleen Perry Keith, Ph.D., was honored during the 161st Commencement Exercises of Wofford College with the prestigious Mary Mildred Sullivan Award on Sunday,…
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Jaillette joins SCATCC as Executive Director
May 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) has hired Ashley Jaillette as the organization’s executive director, responsible for serving trustees and expanding awareness of colleges…
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S.C.’s Only Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing to Hold Open House May 31
May 18, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Discover why Publishers Weekly named the Converse College Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing “a program to watch” in 2015. Join us at our Open House information…
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College Doubles Season Offerings
May 18, 2015New opportunities for families, expanded speaker series and behind-the-scenes learning offer something for everyone. COLUMBIA, SC – Oscar nominees. Broadway’s brightest. Best-selling authors. Deep sea explorers. Kermit the Frog. Diverse…
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U.S. News & World Report: District Five among the top in SC for college readiness
May 18, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is a leader in South Carolina for preparing its students for college, and one of its schools is ranked among top high schools…
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Richland One honors award winners, retiring employees
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – With the 2014-2015 school year quickly coming to a close, Richland One paused on May 14 to honor some of the district’s most dynamic and dedicated employees…
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Clemson University President to Speak at GSSM’s 26th Commencement Ceremony
May 18, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Dr. James P. Clements, president of Clemson University, will serve as the keynote speaker…
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Entrepreneur and President of Sendero to Speak at Coker College Commencement
May 14, 2015
HARSTVILLE, SC – Michael G. May, chief entrepreneur and president of Sendero Group, will present the Coker College spring commencement address Saturday, May 16. “We are honored that Mr. May has…
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Richland One Announces District Volunteer Award Winners
May 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – For the fourth year in a row, collectively Richland One volunteers have donated time worth more than one million dollars. This past school year the district’s 4,500 volunteers…
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Columbia resident establishes USC rugby scholarship
May 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A University of South Carolina alumnus and former rugby player has donated $25,000 to establish a scholarship fund designed to lure the nation’s top players to the…
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United States Senator Tim Scott Recognizes SMC
May 13, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Honorable Tim Scott, United States Senator for South Carolina, recently recognized Stacey Mason, Director of Housing and Residence Life at Spartanburg Methodist College, for her interest…
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Spartanburg Methodist College Initiates Official Search for 8th President
May 13, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Board of Trustees of Spartanburg Methodist College announces the search for the eighth President of the 104 year old College. The Board and the Presidential Search…
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Rise in advanced manufacturing drives need for Lowcountry graduate degrees
May 13, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A growing number of advanced manufacturing companies in the Lowcountry want their employees to seek graduate degrees in engineering and science while they work, but the opportunity…
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Cayce Ranks #1 in SC for Recent Graduates & Millennials
May 13, 2015CAYCE, SC – NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, recently conducted a study to find the best cities in South Carolina for millennial job seekers – and the City of Cayce…
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SC, national leaders visit District Five for Innovation Conference on education and the workforce
May 13, 2015CHAPIN, SC – Is education in America preparing students for 21st century careers? That was the central question being discussed at a conference bringing state and national leaders to Lexington-Richland…
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Center for Advanced Technical Studies engineering program earns prestigious PLTW certification
May 13, 2015CHAPIN, SC – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies has received national certification for its Project Lead the Way engineering program. This is the second PLTW certification for the Lexington-Richland…
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Dreher Ranked Among State’s Best High Schools By U.S. News & World Report
May 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Dreher High School is ranked seventh in South Carolina in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools listing. As one of the state’s top-ranked schools,…
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President Brockman Awarded the Order of the Palmetto
May 13, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) President Dr. Murray Brockman was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, bestowed upon him by Governor Nikki R. Haley,…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Students Take Home 38 South Carolina Junior Academy of Science Awards
May 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Thirty-one students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently brought home 38 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual Spring…
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UofSC receives $2 million gift from Marriott Foundation for culinary laboratory
May 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) at the University of South Carolina has received a $2 million gift from The J. Willard and Alice…
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EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School
May 11, 2015EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School 2,200-pound food waste dehydrator, vermiculture pods, solar array and greenhouse revolutionize rural high school STEM program COLUMBIA,…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as winners…
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Nominations Open for 2015 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
May 11, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize and…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as…
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YouthBASE to Host Storybook ReadAlong Event
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – YouthBASE will host a Storybook ReadAlong event on Saturday, May 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Palmetto Bank located on 306 E. North Street…
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Carolina Prep receives LiveWell at School Award
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Prep’s healthy lifestyle is gaining attention in the Upstate. Carolina International Preparatory Academy has been recognized with the LiveWell at School Award from LiveWell Greenville. The LiveWell…
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EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School
May 11, 2015
EngenuitySC Announces Launch of “Game-Changing” LifeCycle Innovation Project at Lower Richland High School 2,200-pound food waste dehydrator, vermiculture pods, solar array and greenhouse revolutionize rural high school STEM program COLUMBIA,…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as winners…
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Richland Two Names The 2015–2016 District Teacher Of The Year
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Richland Two has named Linda Whitcomb, Spanish and World Cultures teacher at Muller Road Middle School, as the district’s 2015—2016 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was…
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Washington Post ranks 2 District Five schools among ‘America’s Most Challenging’
May 10, 2015IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland District Five schools have been ranked among the most rigorous and challenging high schools in the nation, according to a new Washington Post report. Dutch Fork…
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Two District Five students awarded National Merit $2,500 Scholarships
May 10, 2015IRMO, SC – Two students from Lexington-Richland School District Five are among this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. Irmo High School students Nicholas Leonhardt (right) and Maximilian Westerkam (left) are…
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District Five superintendent named SCASA Superintendent of the Year
May 10, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner has been named state Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).Hefner will now…
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Clemson Awards Honorary Doctorate of Humanities to Lexington Medical Center President & CEO Mike Biediger at Graduation
May 10, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congratulations to Lexington Medical Center President & CEO Mike Biediger! Clemson University awarded Mr. Biediger an honorary Doctorate of Humanities at spring commencement exercises on Friday morning,…
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Midlands Technical College Seeks Applicants For More than $1 Million in Job-Training Funds
May 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College has more than $1 million to award applicants looking to change or advance their careers. Scholarships are available for training programs that prepare students…
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LTC’s personal finance program earns top 10 nationwide ranking
May 9, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — Working in Support of Education (w!se) ranks the Lexington Technology Center’s personal finance program seventh in the nation among large schools taking part in the w!se Financial…
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Scott Emphasizes Importance of School Choice During National Charter Schools Week
May 9, 2015Praises South Carolina’s Growing Charter School Community COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a leading advocate for school choice in the United States Senate, issued the following statement highlighting…
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Lexington One begins 2015–2016 budget process
May 6, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 6 p.m. at a special budget workshop held for the district’s Board of Trustees, Lexington County School District One administrators presented…
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Hinson selected to lead SCSBIT Risk Control services
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Tim Hinson has been named Risk Control Manager for the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT). Hinson has worked in the trust’s risk control division since…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, Cocky’s Reading Express visit District Five school
May 6, 2015IRMO, SC – Students at a Lexington-Richland District Five school received a surprise visit from University of South Carolina beloved mascot Cocky on May 6, as part of a partnership…
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A.C. Flora Ranked Among Nation’s Top High Schools
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A.C. Flora High School is ranked #409 among the top 1,000 schools in the Washington Post’s 2015 list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Among the state-by-state top…
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Education Non-Profit Approved To Provide South Carolina Middle School Teaching Certification
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Education has authorized the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (The American Board) to provide additional teacher certification in middle level language arts, science…
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Lexington One student named 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar
May 6, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One and River Bluff High congratulate Qiang Zhang for being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. This prestigious award program is administered by the…
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Nexsen Pruet Recognizes 18 Middle School Girls, Celebrates 10th Next Steps Class
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On April 24, Nexsen Pruet celebrated 18 Chapin Middle School girls for their completion of NP’s 10th Next Steps Class. The students, who were chosen by their teachers…
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Susan G. Baker to Keynote Columbia College Commencement
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College is proud to announce philanthropist and author Susan G. Baker as the 2015 undergraduate commencement speaker. Baker is co-founder and past chairman of the National…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $120,000 in grants
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to the following organizations committed in their programming to the issues of Poverty in…
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MBA student wins top prize for his startup company pitch at DIG South
May 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — For the second year in a row, a student in Clemson’s MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation program has taken first place in the business-plan pitch competition at…
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