New ReadSC Website Launched
December 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library announced the launch of its newly redesigned website ReadSC.org. The new site has an easy-to-navigate menu bar and provides keyword searching of its…
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District Five board approves naming of new middle school in Chapin
December 10, 2014CHAPIN, SC – The Lexington-Richland School District Five board of trustees has approved a name for the district’s new middle school being built in Chapin. The new school for seventh and…
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Charleston’s Eremos seeks exporting insight through Moore School student global competitiveness project
December 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Every spring and fall semester students from the Darla Moore School of Business examine the export potential of various products made within South Carolina. Students in the…
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Clemson to award as many as 1,300 degrees; honor alumnus
December 9, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Approximately 1,300 students will receive degrees when Clemson University holds its fall graduation ceremonies in Littlejohn Coliseum Thursday, Dec. 18. Both ceremonies will be streamed live at www.clemson.edu/tv. Degrees…
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SMC named to The President’s Honor Roll for 2014
December 9, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC –Spartanburg Methodist College received word today that they have been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2014. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes higher…
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District Five administrator named SCASA Elementary Principal of the Year
December 8, 2014
CHAPIN, SC – Long-serving Lake Murray Elementary School Principal Claire Thompson has been named the South Carolina Association of School Administrators Principal of the Year for the elementary school level.…
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Duke Energy Foundation Grant Will Boost Workforce Readiness Project in South Carolina
December 8, 2014
Duke Energy Foundation makes $50,000 grant to Competing Through Knowledge Initiative CHARLOTTE, NC — The Duke Energy Foundation has made a $50,000 grant to improve economic and workforce development in…
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CBS News “Face The Nation” Host Bob Schieffer To Speak At Wilkins Awards Dinner Jan. 13, 2015
December 8, 2014
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 ~ A program of The Riley Institute at Furman University COLUMBIA, SC — Bob Schieffer, Emmy Award-winning reporter and host of CBS News “Face the Nation,”…
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Greenville Technical College Announces New Staff Member
December 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College has hired Tonia Cochran for the newly created role of Academic & CCD Program Public Relations Director. Cochran brings a decade of experience in marketing…
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Six Lexington One teachers earn National Board Certification; 15 renew
December 8, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently announced that six Lexington County School District One teachers earned National Board Certification bringing the district’s total number…
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Former President of Morgan State University to be the Featured Speaker at Benedict College’s Winter Commencement Convocation
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Earl Stanford Richardson, Former President of Morgan State University, will deliver the winter commencement address during the Benedict College 144th Commencement Exercises. The commencement convocation is set…
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ECPI University Selected Top School in Military Advanced Education’s 2015 Guide for Colleges & Universities
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University has once again been designated as a Top School by Military Advanced Education (MAE). Each year, the MAE Guide spotlights colleges and universities that adhere…
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136 SC educators earn National Board Certification
December 8, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC — South Carolina remains one of the nation’s leading states for the total number of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) after 136 South Carolina educators representing 31…
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Former President of Morgan State University to be the Featured Speaker at Benedict College’s Winter Commencement Convocation
December 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Earl Stanford Richardson, Former President of Morgan State University, will deliver the winter commencement address during the Benedict College 144th Commencement Exercises. The commencement convocation is set…
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Six Lexington One teachers earn National Board Certification; 15 renew
December 4, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently announced that six Lexington County School District One teachers earned National Board Certification bringing the district’s total number…
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Names Midlands Technical College’s Randy Nussler Instructor of the Year
December 3, 2014MTC’s automotive technology instructor selected from more 150,000 automotive service professionals for his dedicated work in educating students, as well as for his ASE certifications COLUMBIA, SC – The National…
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The NEA Foundation names Columbia educator as finalist for prestigious national education award
December 2, 2014Terri Butts to be honored at awards gala in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC – The NEA Foundation announced that Terri Butts, a curriculum specialist at the Richland Two Child…
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Spring Valley High School Senior Sarah Song Lee Earns Perfect 2400 on the SAT
December 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Spring Valley High School Senior Sarah Song Lee recently received a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT – a total combining test results from three 800-point…
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Greenville Technical College Student Named to the USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Team
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Adam Clark, a student at Greenville Technical College in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program, has been named to the 2014-2015 Men’s National Bobsled Team. Of the 14…
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Colliers International Selected as Commercial Real Estate Partner for Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR)
November 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International announced its new role as strategic real estate partner for Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR). Colliers will provide marketing and brokerage services…
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Jeb Bush to deliver commencement address
November 24, 2014Dec. 15, 2014 Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will speak at the University of South Carolina’s winter commencement exercises on Dec. 15, 2014. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony for baccalaureate,…
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Wofford ranks fourth among national study abroad leaders
November 24, 2014College listed on Open Doors’ Top 40 Baccalaureate Institutions SPARTANBURG, SC – Again this year, the Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange has recognized Wofford College as a…
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Nearly 200 attend District Five Magnet Fair
November 24, 2014IRMO, SC – Nearly 200 parents, students and community members attended Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Magnet Fair on Nov. 20. The event at CrossRoads Middle School featured interactive booths where…
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Anita Zucker Endows Scholarship for Student Global Experience
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Charleston businesswoman and philanthropist Anita Zucker recently announced a new scholarship at Columbia College to support student travel and study abroad. The Dr. Selden K. Smith Endowed Scholarship…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum Names New President and CEO
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – After a national search, EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce that Karen Coltrane has been named EdVenture’s new President and CEO. Coltrane comes to EdVenture from the Children’s Museum…
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IBM, Fluor And The University Of South Carolina Team To Create Innovation Center
November 23, 2014Public-Private Partnership Will Center On Analytics And Higher Education Solutions, Create 100 Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – IBM (NYSE: IBM), the University of South Carolina (USC) and Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR)…
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CIU Receives $1 Million Gift
November 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University (CIU) is the recipient of a gift of $1 million from a life insurance policy funded by Harry S. Dent Jr. and the late Harry…
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University of South Carolina Professor Patrick Wright Wins SHRM HR Research Award
November 23, 2014$50,000 awarded to researcher for expansive and forward-thinking contributions to the human resource profession WASHINGTON, DC – Patrick Wright of the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of…
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Young new HR director at John de la Howe
November 21, 2014MCCORMICK, SC – Dr. Zebulon Young has accepted the position of director of human resources at John de la Howe School in McCormick. Confirmed by the school’s board of trustees…
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Midlands Technical College Appoints New President
November 19, 2014Dr. Ronald L. Rhames selected from three finalists after nationwide search COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands Technical College Commission announced the selection of Dr. Ronald L. Rhames as the…
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PHS inducts Stone and VanGalder into Hall of Fame
November 18, 2014PELION, SC – Pelion High recently inducted Josette Maybay Stone and Juliette Maybay VanGalder into the school’s Hall of Fame. In high school, the Maybay twins had outstanding athletic careers…
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Lexington Technology Center teacher named ACTE national award finalist
November 18, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) named Lexington Technology Center Agriscience Teacher Robert Bollier the 2014 ACTE Region II Carl Perkins Community Service Award winner.…
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Website Niche.com ranks District Five top school district in SC
November 18, 2014IRMO, SC – National rankings and reviews website Niche.com has ranked Lexington-Richland School District Five the top district in South Carolina in its new list released this month.The site, which blends…
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ECPI University Named “Best for Vets” 4 Straight Years
November 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been named “Best for Vets” by Military Times for the fourth straight year. Ranked number two nationwide among online…
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Greenville Technical College’s Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Receives Scholarship
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jonathan Greer, a student at Greenville Technical College, has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society as a 2014 Coca-Cola…
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Wofford College announces Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
November 17, 2014Facility to house basketball arena, volleyball venue, locker rooms, more SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College announced its plans to build the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to house a…
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BJA Middle School Donates More Than 13,000 Pounds of Food to Miracle Hill
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy middle school students recently held their annual food drive on behalf of Miracle Hill Children’s Home. The week of homeroom competition featured strategy sessions, collaborative…
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Ballato selected for national higher educational leadership academy
November 17, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University professor and senior administrator John Ballato has been accepted into the pilot cohort of the Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership. “I am honored to represent Clemson…
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Richland Two Choice Fair Featuring Magnet Programs
November 17, 2014Tuesday, December 2 at Westwood High school | at 6:30 p.m. Richland Two will hold its annual Choice Fair Featuring Magnet Programs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2 at…
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Richland One Announces Honors and Awards
November 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Logan Elementary Receives Top Fundraising Award Logan Elementary School was presented with a plaque by the American Heart Association for its efforts with Jump Rope for…
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Richland One Congratulates Tevin Mack
November 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One extends its congratulations to Dreher High School basketball star Tevin Mack, who signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Virginia Commonwealth University on…
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UofSC names new director of student financial aid and scholarships
November 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Joseph C. Derrick has been named director of student financial aid and scholarships at the University of South Carolina. Derrick, who has served as the office’s senior associate director…
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South Carolina’s College-Savings Plan Earns Bronze
November 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan earned a Bronze rating by Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment research. South Carolina’s plan was recognized as…
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District Five teacher earns national Teacher of Excellence Award
November 13, 2014CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher was one of seven educators from around the country recognized at Project Lead The Way’s national summit this month. Rebecca Howell,…
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State Library Board Chair Promotes Reading Program for Florence’s Young Children
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Through The School Foundation, which promotes educational excellence in Florence’s SC School District 1, the Start 2 Read program can send a certified early childhood teacher to…
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Brennen Elementary School Students to Perform Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
November 12, 2014
November 13 at 6:30 p.m. Few elementary schools have been known to take on a performance of Shakespeare, but Brennen Elementary School is doing just that and wants everyone to…
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Richland Two School Board Meeting Highlights
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Highlights from last nights board meeting. Faculty Focus Catherine Griggs and Tammie Gilchrist shared their experiences from their new roles as reading coaches in the district under…
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College of Charleston’s Mace Brown Museum of Natural History Opens “Evolution of Whales” Exhibit
November 12, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – When it comes to a glimpse into the long lost “Golden Age” of fossil whales and dolphins, it doesn’t get any better than this. The Mace Brown…
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After 20 Years, Judges Ruling Shifts the Landscape for Kids
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling on educational equity today, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following statement: “Justice has been…
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Greenville Technical College Offers Free OB Ultrasounds to the Public
November 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Greenville Technical College is offering appointments to the public for free OB ultrasounds at the Barton campus on Wednesdays from January…
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