Clemson University Entrance Opens at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Clemson University officially opened the new Clemson University Entrance with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 16. The Arena will be home…
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LTC students receive national DECA award
April 16, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — The national DECA organization gave 2014–2015 Lexington Technology Center DECA Co-Presidents Lindsay Clamp and Jensen Taylor the Emerging Leader Honor Award. LTC Director Bryan Hearn presented the…
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Superintendent Debbie Hamm to Attend National Meeting of Innovative School Leaders
April 16, 2015Hamm will participate in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools meeting in Vancouver, Wash. COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Two Superintendent Debbie Hamm will join a select group of national…
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New band director setting the tone, raising the bar at Dutch Fork High School
April 16, 2015IRMO, SC – When it comes to top high school bands, Midlands schools have walked away with their share of state championships, regional awards and national recognitions. Paul Clayton is…
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Charleston Southern professor Dr. Celeste McMaster recognized for Excellence in Teaching
April 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Faculty from 20 private colleges were recognized this week at an awards dinner for their dedication to teaching by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Dr. Celeste…
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Foster Grandparent Celebrates 21 years of Service to Richland One School
April 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One is fortunate to have many long-serving and dedicated volunteers including 91-year old Mary L. Wynn, a Foster Grandparent at Lewis Greenview Elementary School. Mrs. Wynn…
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Lawmakers’ Hard Work Will Help Youthful Offenders Reach Their Full Potential
April 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) commends Sens. Marlon E. Kimpson, Tom Davis, Karl Allen, Paul Thurmond, and Tom Corbin for their hard work in advancing…
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Furman University Graduate Dr. Jerry Thomas Receives Honorary Doctor of Science Degree
April 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Jerry R. Thomas, a 1963 Furman University graduate who serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Education at the University of North Texas, has…
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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Recognized as Green Globe Certified School
April 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School, which opened this past August, has been awarded a rating of three Green Globes through the Green Building Initiative’s internationally recognized…
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Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…
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Staff, students roll up their sleeves for first annual Irmo Community Pride Day
April 15, 2015IRMO, SC – Staff and students at Irmo High School showed their school spirit on April 11 as part of a Saturday beautification and community outreach project at the Lexington-Richland…
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Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success
April 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…
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Introducing Children to STEM in Elementary School is the Key to 21st Century Success
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the better you can set them up for success later on…
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Moeller receives S.C. Independent Colleges teaching award
April 14, 2015Associate professor of biology honored at Columbia meeting SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. John F. Moeller, associate professor of biology at Wofford College, is among 20 college professors from across the…
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Wofford offers Chinese summer program for middle, high school students
April 14, 2015College receives federal grant for third STARTALK program SPARTANBURG, SC – The campus of Wofford College teems with music, art, food and sports during the summer, and if you listen…
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USC Housing Project in Downtown Columbia with JEDA Bonds
April 14, 2015Creates 75 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County The University of South Carolina Development Foundation is using $88.1 million and $4.6 million in tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds, respectively,…
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Boeing announces grant for Allen University
April 14, 2015$250,000 investment will help restore historic Chappelle Auditorium COLUMBIA, S.C., April 14, 2015 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today a $250,000 grant for Allen University to support the restoration…
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SMC Dedicates The Write Place in Ellis Hall
April 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Dr. Edgar H. Ellis, Jr. Hall, situated on the campus of Spartanburg Methodist College, was “the right place” to be at 11 am on Friday, April…
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Calling all nonprofits: A chance for free marketing help from CreateAthon@USC
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Here’s a rare opportunity to get top talent working on the communications strategies that nonprofits need to tell their story and further their mission — pro bono.…
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Awesome IT-oLogy Summer Camps!
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Join us at IT-oLogy for the coolest summer camps! From 3D Printing to Robotics, IT-oLogy’s summer camp offerings are a must for middle and high school students interested…
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District Five announces 2015 musical production of Grease, School Version
April 13, 2015IRMO, SC – Grease is the word for high school students performing in this year’s Lexington-Richland School District Five musical. Performances for the district’s school version of Grease will be…
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District Five principal earns Converse College Young Alumna Award
April 13, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has received this year’s Converse College Young Alumna Award. Chapin Elementary School Principal Lauren Prochak will receive the award during a…
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District Five student named National Achievement Scholarship Winner
April 13, 2015IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been named a winner of a prestigious national scholarship for scholastically talented African-American students. Irmo High School senior Alexandria Waddell…
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Moore Offers Sports Physicals To Student Athletes
April 13, 2015About 1,000 students participated in 2014 COLUMBIA – Area student athletes will be able to get physicals thanks to Moore Center for Orthopedics’ annual Physical Day Saturday, April 18. The…
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Chapin High School Celebrates New ‘Space and Place’ to Showcase Student Learning
April 13, 2015
Chapin High School holds ribbon-cutting ceremony CHAPIN, SC – It was a time for celebration at Chapin High School on April 10 as staff, students, school leaders and community…
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Five Local Tech Startups Debut Their Innovations
April 13, 2015firedUP Startup Accelerator Presents Demo Day COLUMBIA, SC – firedUP Startup Accelerator hosts Demo Day featuring its’ Spring 2015 class of startups on April 16th in collaboration with ConvergeSE at Edventure…
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Furman University To Hold Panel Discussion On “Athletics And Desegregation” April 15
April 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University will sponsor a panel discussion, “Athletics and Desegregation,” Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall as part of the university’s yearlong commemoration…
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Riley Institute Adds Mark Quinn as Senior Associate, Promotes Jacki Martin to Director, Institute Operations
April 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — The Riley Institute at Furman has recruited Mark Quinn, Director of Public and Member Relations at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, as Senior Associate at the…
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District Five names Support Employee of the Year finalists
April 10, 2015IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the three finalists for its 2015-2016 Support Employee of the Year award. Finalists include: Donna Corley, a registrar at Lake Murray Elementary…
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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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