District Five School Launches Anonymous Alerts Reporting Service
May 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 4, 2014 –  Irmo High School has added a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®, allowing students and other individuals to quickly and anonymously report urgent…
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Irmo High School Athletic Director, Football Coach Bob Hanna Resigns
May 4, 2014IRMO, SC – May 4, 2014 – The trophies and awards prominently displayed in Bob Hanna’s office are telling of his long, decorated career as athletic director and head football…
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Finding the elusive decision maker. Then what?
May 4, 2014Jeffrey, I speak with many people in organizations that want you to think they are the decision maker when in fact they are not. I have wasted too many emails…
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Two Richland One Students Named Gates Millennium Scholars
May 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 4, 2014 –Â Two Richland One students have been named 2014 Gates Millennium Scholars, a highly prestigious award that will pay the entire cost of their college…
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Sandlapper Elementary Teacher Named Conservation Teacher of the Year
May 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 3, 2014 – Brooke Scott, a fourth-grade teacher at Sandlapper Elementary School, has been named Richland County’s Conservation Teacher of the Year for 2014 by the…
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Dr. Johnnie Cordell Breed to Keynote Columbia College Commencement
May 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 2, 2014—Columbia College is proud to announce Dr. Johnnie Cordell Breed as the 2014 undergraduate commencement speaker. Dr. Breed is an entrepreneur whose expertise in transportation…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces 2014 Governor’s Award For Excellence In Science
May 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by the South Carolina Academy of Science in presenting the 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science. Founded in 1924, the South Carolina…
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IT-oLogy and STEM Premier announce partnership
May 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC Â – IT-oLogy and Charleston based STEM Premier announce their partnership to launch the new STEM Premier platform for high school and college students who are engaged in science,…
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Jill Johnson Joins Newberry as Director of Marketing
April 9, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Jill Johnson has joined Newberry College as director of Marketing effective April 1, 2014. She will be responsible for developing, implementing and measuring a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy…
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Kershaw County Students Benefit from FAC's School Arts Program
November 20, 2013CAMDEN, SC – November 20, 2013 – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) brings another exciting School Arts Program to students in the Kershaw County School District. Camden…
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Public Education Partners Announces Fluor as 2013 Partner of the Year
November 19, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – November 19, 2013 – Each year Public Education Partners Greenville County (PEP) gathers with school representatives, donors and business partners to celebrate a year of hard work…
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Fine Arts Center's Outreach Program Touches Lives of Over 270 Children
November 7, 2013CAMDEN, SC – November 7, 2013 – Now in its fourth year, the Outreach Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) continues its initiative to bring a…
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USC Senior Pedro De Abreu Stars in WLTX News 19 Segment
October 11, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 11, 2013 – Darla Moore School of Business senior Pedro De Abreu recently became the host of the television segment The Motivational Minute on WLTX-Columbia News…
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$25 Million Grant Will Fund Midlands Technical College and Partner Colleges To Fast-track Displaced Workers Towards Healthcare Careers
October 9, 2013The largest grant in the college’s history will help workers displaced by offshoring receive certification within one year COLUMBIA, SC – October 9, 2013 – Thousands of displaced workers and…
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Dick and Tunky Riley Education Award Winner announced Oct 16
October 7, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 7, 2013 – The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds will announce the winner of the 2013 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSCsm Award for…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $133,150 in Scholarships to South Carolina Students
October 3, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 3, 2013 – Central Carolina Community Foundation has awarded 53 scholarships totaling $133,150 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Above Grade Level to sponsor free proctored SAT for area high school students
September 30, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2013 – As the nation’s most widely used college admission test, the SAT is the first step toward higher education for students of all backgrounds.…
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Lower Richland High School to kick off year of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programming on October 4, 2013
September 18, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 17, 2013 – Richland County Council Chairman Kelvin Washington will join local community leaders, members of the press, and the faculty, staff, parents and students of…
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Announcing John Fulmer and Dr. Susan Thomas: New Senior Leadership Team for Glenforest School
August 6, 2013WEST COLUMBIA, SC – August, 2013- Glenforest School and Governing Board have announced exiting changes in senior leadership for the new school year. It is with great excitement that Glenforest…
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Accent Connections Helps Individuals Find Their Professional Voice
July 16, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 16, 2013 – How does your accent or dialect affect your communication in the work place? Whether you speak English as a second language or have…
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Above Grade Level’s In-Home Tutoring Expands to South Carolina
July 8, 2013National franchise grows to empower students for life, address U.S. education crisis COLUMBIA, SC – July 8, 2013 – Throughout South Carolina, teacher layoffs and cutbacks in education are causing…
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The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Now Accepting Registrations for Summer Camps
June 24, 2013CAMDEN, SC – June 24, 2013 – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County announced summer camps and dance classes. Classes and camps focusing on the arts (dance, visual art…
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Blair Ballard Massey named S.C. Bar Law Related Education Lawyer of the Year
May 13, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 13, 2013 – Blair Ballard Massey of Aiken has been named the 2013 Lawyer of the Year by the S.C. Bar Law Related Education (LRE) Division.…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Closes Out 32nd Year of School Arts Program
April 24, 2013CAMDEN, SC – April 24, 2013 – For over 30 years, the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) has collaborated with regional artists and the Kershaw County School District…
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Heritage Tea Winners Announced
March 6, 2013CAMDEN, SC – March 6, 2013 – During the month of February, the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) presented awards to Kershaw County students who participated in the…
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Infant and toddler program develops child care mentors
February 26, 2013Child care in South Carolina is getting a boost from a new program to spread expertise through a network of well-seasoned caregivers. COLUMBIA, SC – February 26, 2013 – The…
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Center salutes childcare champion Jerry Odom
December 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 10, 2012 – Dozens of tiny hands were extended to Dr. Jerry Odom to thank him for being an advocate for their child care center. Young…
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Legacy of Leadership to honor Hayne Hipp, Lindsey Graham, Deb Sofield in Greenville luncheon event Nov. 26th
November 13, 2012Hayne Hipp, Deb Sofield, and Senator Lindsey Graham will be recognized at Legacy of Leadership event, Nov. 26th in Greenville To purchase tickets http://www.leadershipsc.com/legacyofleadership.aspx Three outstanding South Carolinians known for…
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Children’s advocate wins award at state conference
October 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 19, 2012 – In honor of her efforts to change the lives of children in South Carolina, Kerrie Welsh has received the 2012 Marian Wright Edelman…
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SWU to offer GT courses in Columbia
October 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 16, 2012 – Southern Wesleyan University applied for a $35,150 grant to offer classes for teaching the Gifted and Talented in the Columbia area. This year’s…
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Bookstaver Named Vice-Chair at S.C. College of Pharmacy
August 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 23. 2012 – Brandon Bookstaver, a nationally-acclaimed clinical practitioner and University of South Carolina (USC) graduate, has been named vice-chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy…
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AAF of the Midlands and AAF District 3 Award Scholarships to Diversity Internship Program Recipient
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands selected Taliyah Wolff to complete the 2012 AAF of the Midlands Diversity Internship Program. Douglas…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $110,900 in Scholarships to South Carolina Students
August 13, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2012 – Central Carolina Community Foundation has awarded 44 scholarships totaling $110,900 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Jennifer L. Bloom Joins Natioal Association for Campus Activities Board of Directors
August 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 2, 2012 – The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) recently appointed Jennifer L. Bloom, EdD as guest to the NACA® Board of Directors. Bloom is…
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CofC Fellow Speaks at Harvard Conference on S.C. Education Gains
July 25, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 25, 2012 – College of Charleston senior education fellow Terry Peterson will represent South Carolina as one of the six most improved school systems at a…
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Lattimore Honored for Exemplary Contributions to School
May 4, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2012 – Upstate businessman Ray Lattimore, President and CEO of Marketplace Staffing, has been named an inaugural recipient of Greenville Tech Charter High School’s Charter…
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Greenville Tech Commencement Exercises to be Held May 8
May 2, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 2, 2012 – Greenville Tech’s commencement exercises are scheduled for May 8, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville. Students participating will number…
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District AP Participation Increases, Scores Remain Low
February 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina saw more students take advantage of AP course offerings but the number of students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 (proficient) on exams remained low…
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The Education Foundation Receives $181,000 Boeing Grant for STEM Education
November 8, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 8, 2011 – The Education Foundation received a $181,000 grant from The Boeing Company which was announced today at the Business Education Summit, to extend a…
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South Carolina Schools Receive $74,500 in Funding from the Verizon Foundation
September 20, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – September 20, 2011 – The Verizon Foundation has awarded South Carolina schools $74,500 in grants to raise teachers’ awareness of the free educational resources available from Thinkfinity.org…
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Tri-County’s Practical Nursing Program Moves to Easley Campus
June 10, 2011This Fall, Industrial Electronics Classes Added to Program Offerings EASLEY, SC – June 9, 2011 – This fall, Tri-County Technical College’sPractical Nursing program will move to the Easley Campus andfirst-semester…
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South Carolina Schools Have Opportunity to Earn $50,000 in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Grants
April 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2011 – Amid an increased focus onstudent achievement in South Carolina, public schools in the state areinvited to apply for $50,000 in grants for programs…
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Sudan minister to visit Erskine
September 26, 2010DUE WEST, SC – September 29, 2010 – The Rev. Orozu Lokine Daky, a minister in the Presbyterian Church of Sudan (PCOS), will speak at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.…
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International expert to join Clemson University economic development team
June 27, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 22, 2010 – An international trade and economic development leader will join Clemson University in August as an adviser and guest lecturer on global economic development…
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National Wireless Safety Week is a Perfect Time to Put the Brakes on Irresponsible Driving
May 27, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 27,2010 – National Wireless Safety Week is June 14-18 and a great time forVerizon Wireless to remind cell phone users thatsafety should be the top priority…
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The Citadel enters partnership with Barnes and Noble
May 4, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – May 4, 2010 – Barnes and Noble College Booksellers will take over textbook sales and operations at The Citadel Gift Shop under a new partnership that takes…
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Clemson breaks ground on $31 million building project
April 25, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 23, 2010 – Clemson University broke groundFriday on a $31 million project to expand and renovate Rudolph E. LeeHall, home of the university’s design, build and…
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Top 10 education stories for 2009
January 1, 2010COLUMBIA – The struggles of local school districts to absorb hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts leads the South Carolina Department of Education’s list of top education stories…
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Fourth Annual Young Professionals Holiday Party and Winter Warmth Drive
December 7, 2009Midlands Young Professionals AllianceFourth Annual Young Professionals Holiday Party and Winter Warmth Drive12.09.096 – 10 p.m.Liberty Tap Room | 828 Gervais Street @ Lincoln Street18 Young Professionals Organizations = 1…
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City Announces Call for Nominations for Service Scholarships
September 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 17, 2009 – Nominations are being accepted for the 2010 E. W. Cromartie Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King.…
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