Clemson appoints new endowed chair in health care architecture
November 10, 2014
CLEMSON — Clemson University’s School of Architecture has appointed Anjali Joseph as the first Endowed Chair in Architecture + Health Design and Research. Joseph joins Clemson after nine years with the…
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Tri-County Technical College Selected to Receive 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship
November 10, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Earlier this year Tri-County Technical College was selected to receive the 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship, and representatives from the College accepted the $4,500 check at…
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New Alumni Association Representative to serve on Presbyterian College’s Board of Trustees
November 10, 2014CLINTON, SC – Presbyterian College is proud to announce that Brittany Reese, a 2007 PC graduate, has joined the College’s Board of Trustees and will serve as the new Alumni Association…
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Richland Two to Swear in New Board Members Tuesday
November 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland School District Two will hold an installation ceremony to swear in members of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, November 11 at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony…
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Chapin High School band marches off with 3A state championship
November 9, 2014CHAPIN, SC – Ask members of the Chapin High School marching band what makes the group a top South Carolina band and you’re likely to get a variety of answers.…
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Starkey joins Lexington District One
November 8, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – At the October 21, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hire of Robert A. Starkey…
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Furman University Professor to Discuss Midterm Elections
November 7, 2014Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman | Noon The midterm elections on Nov. 4 delivered a big victory for the Republicans, who now have control of both…
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Midlands Technical College’s Bill Mulkey Named Top Community College Faculty in the Nation
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College Radiologic Technology program director Dr. Bill Mulkey received the 2014 William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) last…
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Charleston Southern University Named to Military Friendly List
November 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Military Advanced Education (MAE) has selected Charleston Southern University as a top military friendly school and has included CSU on its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities list.…
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Berkeley County School District Celebrates Veterans Day
November 5, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Schools are making sure their students know to thank a veteran for the freedoms they enjoy on Veterans Day. Even though it is a school…
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City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager. Ms. Kaitlin Nichols joined the City Year Columbia staff on November 3, 2014. Previously, Kaitlin served with City Year…
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City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia has a new Operations Manager. Ms. Kaitlin Nichols joined the City Year Columbia staff on November 3, 2014. Previously, Kaitlin served with City Year…
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Benedict College Alumnus David Bratton Winner of the 2014 Dove Award for His Gospel Hit, “Every Praise”
November 3, 2014
By Kendrick Sparks, Class of 2015, Communications and Marketing Intern COLUMBIA, SC – David Bratton, recent recipient of the 2014 Dove Award for “Urban Contemporary Song of the Year” for his…
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GHS student performs at the Grand Ole Opry
November 3, 2014
GILBERT, SC – Gilbert High Senior Adam Caratenuto was named to the 2014 NAfME All-National Mixed Choir Honor Ensemble sponsored by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) earlier this year.…
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Coker College Hires New Faculty Members
November 3, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Tracy Parkinson, provost and dean of the faculty of Coker College, has announced the addition of seven new full-time faculty members. Jessica Robbins, Stephanie Weiss, Jennifer Heusel,…
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District Five school awarded $45,000 in technology grants
October 30, 2014IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland District Five school is one of only two nationwide awarded $45,000 in grants to help increase the use of advanced technology in classrooms. Irmo Middle…
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District Five students recognized for artworks
October 29, 2014IRMO, SC – Top student artwork was recognized during an Oct. 27 Lexington-Richland District Five School Board meeting as part of the district’s annual Superintendent’s Choice Awards.Each year, students district-wide…
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Lexington One teachers receive Palmetto Teacher of Excellence awards
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies presented Palmetto Teacher of Excellence Awards to three Lexington One teachers. Lexington High’s Jennifer Garrick, Meadow Glen Middle’s Albert…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation holds Circle of Friends drop-in
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation held its third annual Circle of Friends drop-in at the University of South Carolina baseball stadium, Carolina Stadium, on…
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Lexington One teachers receive Palmetto Teacher of Excellence awards
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies presented Palmetto Teacher of Excellence Awards to three Lexington One teachers. Lexington High’s Jennifer Garrick, Meadow Glen Middle’s Albert…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation holds Circle of Friends drop-in
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation held its third annual Circle of Friends drop-in at the University of South Carolina baseball stadium, Carolina Stadium, on…
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Spartanburg Interfaith Scholar-In-Residence Features Dr. Joel Hoffman, Nov. 6-9
October 28, 2014
November 6-9, 2014 ~ SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate is among the sponsors for the annual Spartanburg Interfaith Scholar-In-Residence that will take place November 6-9 and…
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Clemson president to be installed as chair of national university association
October 28, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University President James P. Clements will be formally introduced as chairman of the board of directors for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities during the organization’s annual…
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Wofford celebrates inaugural Benjamin B. Dunlap Chamber Music Series
October 28, 2014
Nov. 3 performance opens series in honor of former president SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will celebrate the inaugural season of the Benjamin B. Dunlap Chamber Music Series with the first…
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Sigma Chi’s Derby Days at Clemson University Raises More Than $30k for Upstate Children’s Charities
October 24, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Sigma Chi Fraternity at Clemson University recently hosted their annual Derby Days, one of the largest charitable events by a Greek organization in the Southeast. This year…
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Advocate for female engineering and science students wins award
October 24, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — The director of a Clemson University program that supports female engineering and science majors is in Detroit Friday to accept an award from Women of Color magazine. Serita…
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Girl Scouts Encourages Girls to Explore STEM Opportunities
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands realizes that one important step in encouraging girls’ interests in STEM is to expose them to experts and…
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Collaborating for the Cause: SC Alliance of YMCAs Statewide Training Features Impactful Philanthropy Panel
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia recently hosted their 3rdannual statewide Annual Campaign training thanks to support from the South Carolina Alliance of YMCAs. YMCA employees and volunteers from across South…
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See How ‘The Citadel Makes a Difference’ as a Producer of Leaders
October 21, 2014New leadership studies department, master’s degree, themed football game, expanded day of service CHARLESTON, SC – Every cadet who joins the South Carolina Corps of Cadets at The Citadel makes…
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Retired Educators Win National Award for Community Service to Local Youth
October 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Retirement has not stopped educators in South Carolina from enhancing the lives of youth and the broader community. The South Carolina Education Association-Retired (SCEA-R) has won the 2014…
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SCSBA names Teri Gilstrap a Champion for Public Education
October 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) has honored Teri Gilstrap with its Champions for Public Education award. SCSBA Executive Director Paul Krohne presented the association’s award…
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PES teacher receives state and regional recognition
October 19, 2014PELION, SC – The Southeastern Section of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) named Pelion Elementary School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Lisha Hylton the 2014 Outstanding…
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Erskine Celebrates 175th Anniversary with ErskineFest
October 16, 2014
DUE WEST, SC – Erskine College will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding with ErskineFest, a festival, homecoming and family celebration, which will honor Erskine’s remarkable history, intellectual…
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Walter George Elected Vice Chair of the Coker College Board of Trustees
October 15, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Walter George has been elected Vice Chair of the Coker College Board of Trustees.“Coker College is extremely fortunate to have an individual with Walt George’s expertise stepping up…
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Chris Ford Joins Coker College Board of Trustees
October 15, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Chris Ford, an agency owner with State Farm Insurance, has been elected to the Coker College Board of Trustees.“We are pleased to welcome Chris to the Board,” said…
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Coker College Continues to Break Enrollment Records
October 15, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has continued a streak of record-breaking enrollment growth with its most recent class of incoming students. “It is encouraging, as we continue to expand our…
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Erskine Celebrates 175th Anniversary with ErskineFest
October 14, 2014DUE WEST, SC – Erskine College will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding with ErskineFest, a festival, homecoming and family celebration, which will honor Erskine’s remarkable history, intellectual…
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Teacher Evaluations are Critical to Retain and Recruit
October 14, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s Senate Select Committee on Public School Teachers meeting on recruiting and retaining teachers, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following…
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Teacher Evaluations are Critical to Retain and Recruit
October 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s Senate Select Committee on Public School Teachers meeting on recruiting and retaining teachers, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following…
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CMCC PAC Announces Endorsed School Board Candidates
October 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee(CMCC PAC) announces endorsements for Berkeley County, Charleston County and Dorchester County School Boards upcoming elections on Nov. 4. After reviewing candidate questionnaires and…
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Erskine Celebrates 175th Anniversary with ErskineFest
October 14, 2014
DUE WEST, SC – Erskine College will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding with ErskineFest, a festival, homecoming and family celebration, which will honor Erskine’s remarkable history, intellectual…
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District Five students, coach make the 2014 Shrine Bowl roster
October 13, 2014IRMO, SC –Three student-athletes from Lexington-Richland School District Five made this year’s rosters for the 2014 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.Chapin High School offensive lineman Stephen Haralambis, Dutch Fork High…
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Richland One and Richland Two Uniting Again to Fight Breast Cancer
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Last year Richland One and Richland Two (jointly known as Team Richland) raised more than $100,000 to help fight breast cancer. The two districts have joined forces…
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USC Law’s Katie Ramseur Named 2014 Womble Carlyle Scholar
October 13, 2014Womble Carlyle Scholars Program Provides $30,000 Scholarship, Summer Internship for Diverse Second-Year Law Students Katie Ramseur (University of South Carolina School of Law) and Rolf Garcia-Gallont (Wake Forest School of Law) are…
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Exhibition of Paintings by Morgan Craig
October 13, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College presents an exhibition of paintings by Morgan Craig titled, “Scarecrow: An Exploration of Architecture and Identity”. A reception, which is free and open to the public,…
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American College of the Building Arts inducts inaugural class of technical honor scholars
October 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts, America’s only college to offer a Bachelor degrees in the building arts, has inducted its inaugural class of scholars into the National…
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Berkeley County Partners with McElveen to Sponsor Academy
October 9, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District and McElveen Buick-GMC will sign a partnership contract this Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at McElveen’s dealership at 117 Farmington Road in Summerville. This is…
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Berkeley County Students Surpass State SAT Averages
October 9, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County seniors taking the SAT, a national college admissions exam, surpassed the state average this year. The average composite score for district students taking the exam was…
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5 District Five teachers receive statewide social studies awards
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – Five teachers from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been given teaching excellence awards from the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies. This year’s SCCSS Palmetto Teachers…
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District Five SAT scores, participation among the top in the state
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has the fourth highest SAT scores among all districts in South Carolina. District Five also leads the state in the percentage of students…
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