Chuck Saylors installed as SCSBA president
December 12, 2019
Chuck Saylors, member of the Greenville County Schools Board, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly held Saturday, December…
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College of Charleston prepares to celebrate 250th anniversary in 2020
December 12, 2019
The College of Charleston will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2020 with a yearlong schedule of events and projects aimed at highlighting the university’s storied and complex history while also looking ahead…
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CERRA releases 2019-20 SC Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report
December 12, 2019
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2019-20 South Carolina (SC) Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The main purpose of this survey is to collect…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative expanding
December 12, 2019The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, announced the expansion of SC Codes, a statewide program designed to provide free access to coding education…
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Blackbaud demonstrates continued growth and momentum of solutions for higher education
December 11, 2019
Blackbaud continues to transform the higher education technology landscape and demonstrate growth just a year after introducing its comprehensive Cloud Solution for Higher Education. Blackbaud, which powers 24 of the…
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DHEC names two schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
December 10, 2019The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that James B. Edwards Elementary School (JBE) and Mount Pleasant Academy (MPA) are the recipients of a grant that will…
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Local top student named a Coca-Cola scholar finalist
December 10, 2019
Greenville Technical Charter High School student chosen for the next level in prestigious Scholarship Program · Alaya Davis, a student at Greenville Technical Charter High School, has been named a Semifinalist…
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Bosch Community Fund supports dual enrollment at Greenville Technical College
December 10, 2019
A $25,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund is providing scholarship assistance for high school students enrolled in Greenville Technical College STEM courses. The students are taking the classes for…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, House Speaker Jay Lucas, state leaders propose $3,000 raise for all S.C. teachers
December 10, 2019Boosts state into top 25 national ranking for teacher pay and above southeastern average In a continued effort to improve education outcomes in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster was joined today…
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Before you shop, drop your kid off at Sylvan Learning
December 10, 2019
Instead of dragging their feet around the department stores while complaining about being bored, drop your child off at Sylvan Learning of the Upstate for a day of STEM enrichment…
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CCSD voluntarily testing water infrastructure in schools
December 9, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) has taken the initiative to test all schools’ drinking water for the possible presence of lead in internal plumbing systems as part of the district’s…
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CCSD voluntarily testing water infrastructure in schools
December 9, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) has taken the initiative to test all schools’ drinking water for the possible presence of lead in internal plumbing systems as part of the district’s…
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The Citadel announces four finalists for dean of the Zucker Family School of Education
December 9, 2019
In mid-December, The Citadel will host the four candidates who are hoping to be the next leader of the Zucker Family School of Education. Each of the four finalists will…
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College of Charleston Graduate School offers fee-free applications
December 6, 2019Getting an advanced degree – or a graduate certificate – can make an important difference in the workplace. It can mean a significant bump in salary or even a promotion.…
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Citadel provides best ROI of public institutions in SC, according to Georgetown University study
December 5, 2019
A first of its kind report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) attempts to answer the question about whether a college degree is worth the…
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Elizabeth Warren to speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series
December 5, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will welcome Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Along with South Carolina state Sen. Marlon Kimpson,…
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Project SEARCH puts students on path to employment
December 5, 2019
Charleston County School District proudly boasts a program that provides career readiness skills for children with exceptional needs. Project SEARCH, which was implemented last year in partnership with AccessAbility, Embassy…
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Midlands Arts Conservatory receives $10,000 grant from Lipscomb Family Foundation
December 5, 2019
The Lipscomb Family Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to the Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) to help fund the purchase of a Piano Lab for the school. The total…
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Furman’s George C. Shields elected Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science
December 5, 2019
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected George C. Shields, a Furman University chemistry professor, to the rank of fellow in the organization. This year’s cohort…
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State cotton farmers to gather for boll weevil meeting
December 4, 2019
South Carolina cotton farmers will gather Tuesday, Dec. 17, for updates on the Boll Weevil Eradication Program in South Carolina. The annual meeting at Clemson University’s Pee Dee Research and…
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District’s partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank addresses needs of at-risk students
December 4, 2019
Since 2006, the Charleston County School District has partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank to serve at-risk students through a program called BackPack Buddies Program. The mission is to meet…
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College of Charleston awards 2019 Alumni Award
December 4, 2019
The College of Charleston Alumni Association in partnership with the College of Charleston Foundation has honored six alumni at the recent 2019 Alumni Awards Gala. The 2019 Alumni Award recipients are: Alumni Award…
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Pickens school leader named SC Elementary Principal of the Year
December 4, 2019
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Mrs. Jessica Patterson the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Mrs. Patterson is the principal of Chastain Road…
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Sherman College names faculty, staff member of the year
December 3, 2019
Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Carolyn Best, M.T., and Amy Carlson, B.S., in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment to the college. Laboratory Instructor of Basic Sciences Carolyn…
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Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. establish the Center for Manufacturing Innovation as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training Center
December 3, 2019Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. (“Renishaw”) have signed a Training and Facilities Services Agreement (“Agreement”) that establishes Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (“CMI”) as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training…
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Richland One cubing craze continues at December 7 competition
December 3, 2019
How many different ways are there to solve a Rubik’s Cube? According to therubikzone.com it is 43 quintillion. But it only takes the first one to be the fastest. For…
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Distinguished law school alum I.S. Leevy Johnson to speak to graduates
December 3, 2019
Distinguished law school alumnus I.S. Leevy Johnson will address thousands of students earning their degrees at the University of South Carolina’s annual winter commencement ceremony Dec. 16 at the Colonial…
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United Way of the Midlands and National Panhellenic Council host Richland District One School Board Candidates Forum on December 5
December 2, 2019United Way of the Midlands, along with National Pan-hellenic Council at Columbia, SC, is hosting a nonpartisan Candidate Forum for the at-large seat on Richland School District One’s School Board…
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Citadel board raises cadet residency requirements
December 2, 2019The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) voted to raise the minimum number of semesters students pursuing a cadet degree must complete on campus in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.…
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21st annual Christmas concert at PC – December 7 & 8
December 2, 2019
Christmas at PC has rung in the Christmas season for many on and off the Presbyterian College campus for the past 20 years. This year’s program, “The Gift for All…
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BJU to honor first responders at Christmas Celebration
November 26, 2019
Bob Jones University will honor area first responders at the annual Christmas Celebration Friday, Dec. 6, from 4-8 p.m. on the BJU campus. Upstate first responders and their families are encouraged to visit a…
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CSU makes 100 Best College Buys and Best Christian Colleges lists again
November 26, 2019
National lists recognizing affordable colleges and Christian education have once again included Charleston Southern University. CSU has been named to America’s 100 Best College Buys for 15 consecutive years and…
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Westwood High School teacher named November Rookie Teacher of the Block
November 25, 2019
Westwood High School first year teacher and coach James Roberts IV has been named the November 2019 Rookie Teacher of the Block. The award is sponsored by H&R Block, a…
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Riley Center announces six Mayors selected to Mayors’ Design Fellowship’s second class
November 25, 2019The Riley Center for Livable Communities announces today the six Mayors who have been selected to participate in the second class of the Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship. The 2020 Riley…
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City of Charleston to give away free reusable bags and straws at upcoming workshops for residents
November 25, 2019
Residents are encouraged to join one of two free workshops designed to provide tools and resources that will help support a smooth community-wide transition to the City’s new single-use plastic…
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Discovery uncovers new information on horned dinosaurs
November 25, 2019
A new discovery is changing what paleontologists thought they knew about horned dinosaurs. In the summer of 2015, College of Charleston professor Scott Persons was looking for fossils in the badlands of…
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2020 winter foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
November 25, 2019
Language classes are filling up at Upstate International. Here are the 11 reasons why: American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. Impress your family, friends and colleagues. Enhance…
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Spartanburg Community College Call Me MiSTER students receive laptops
November 25, 2019
Laptop Donation from Brother Restoring Urban Hope Community Group Spartanburg Community College’s Call Me MiSTER program, which educates and inspires young men to become South Carolina teachers, recently received donated…
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Three at Tri-County honored as Educators of the Year
November 25, 2019
Three faculty/staff members have been honored as Tri- County Technical College's Educators of the Year and will be recognized at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) meeting in February.…
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MUSC Health names Patti Hart chief nursing officer for Charleston division
November 25, 2019
Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., CEO of MUSC Health and vice president for Health Affairs, University, has named Patti Hart the chief nursing officer for the health system’s Charleston division. The appointment is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster designates chair of South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees
November 21, 2019
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s early childhood agency and a statewide nonprofit organization, announced that Governor Henry McMaster has designated business leader David Morley as the new chair of…
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Comcast provides digital support for Morningside students
November 20, 2019Fifty scholars from Morningside Middle School are enjoying more access to technology thanks to the generosity of Comcast. On November 13, 2019, the telecommunications company hosted the Bandwidth for Growth…
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Andrew Yang to speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series
November 18, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a conversation with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang will meet with faculty, staff, students and the community as part of…
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Two Lexington One assistant principals selected for statewide awards
November 18, 2019
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from Lexington School District One as the 2020 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year…
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Clemson MBA Program launches innovation-centric ‘Pawdcast’
November 18, 2019Thanks to a generous gift from the Phyfer Family, Clemson University’s MBA program, already a leader in educating and training top-notch business professionals, is expanding its mission of engagement by offering…
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GSP Airport District President/CEO David Edwards to deliver keynote address at Spartanburg Community College’s 2020 Economic Visionaries Celebration
November 18, 2019
Spartanburg Community College announced that David N. Edwards, Jr., A.A.E., president and CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, will be the keynote speaker at the college’s 2020 Economic Visionaries celebration…
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Noted explorer inducted into Camden HS Hall of Fame
November 17, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward Tom Mullikin, a career attorney, military officer, and global expedition leader, was inducted into the Camden High School Hall of Fame during ceremonies at 833 South Broad,…
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Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank fame to speak at Sherman College
November 14, 2019
Renowned businessman Kevin Harrington will address nearly 600 local executives, educational leaders, and emerging entrepreneurs in the Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College on Friday, November 22, from 11:30 a.m.…
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Medical Assisting Major Kaelyn Minick will attend Tri-County tuition free
November 14, 2019
Kaelyn Minick was stunned – and equally grateful — when she received her billing notice for the upcoming spring semester at Tri-County Technical College and saw a zero balance. By…
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Tri-County’s NSLS supports Toys for Tots Drive
November 14, 2019
The Tri-County Technical College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is partnering with Toys for Tots this holiday season to sponsor a toy drive to benefit…
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