PC Alumni Named to Greenville Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential
March 31, 2021
Greenville Business Magazine has released its 2020 “50 Most Influential and Hall of Fame” winners and entrants, which include two PC alumni. Included in the most influential list are Chad…
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District 56 Announces Three Changes to Administrative Team for 2021-2022 School Year
March 31, 2021
District 56 is excited to announce the following changes to the administrative team for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Eddie Marshall, current Principal of Joanna-Woodson Elementary, is assuming the position of…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation is offering more than $100,000 to students
March 31, 2021
Scholarship Applications Open for Two More Weeks The application for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships is open for two more weeks, closing on April 15, 2021. More than 100 scholarships…
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CHS Meeting for Freshman to Discuss SC Education Lottery Scholarships
March 29, 2021
Are you planning to attend college or a technical school but not sure how to pay for it? Clinton High School Freshman students and parents this is for you. GEAR-UP is…
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Director of Financial Aid at Piedmont Technical College Elected President of South Carolina Assocation of Student Financial Aid Administrators
March 29, 2021
Missy Perry, FAAC®, director of financial aid at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has been elected president of the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA). The organization made…
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Clinton High Science Olympiad Team Takes State Title Again
March 29, 2021
Clinton High School competed in the South Carolina Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 20, 2021 against sixteen other teams across the state. Although this year’s competition was virtual, the result provided…
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Marsha Neal wins PSTA scholarship for professional development
March 29, 2021Deer Park Middle School teacher Marsha Neal has been selected as one of ten winners of the 2021 Dr. Elizabeth Gressette Professional Development Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by Palmetto…
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MUSC names Chase Glenn director of LGBTQ+ Health Services and Enterprise Resources
March 29, 2021
Willette S. Burnham-Williams, Ph.D., interim chief equity officer for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), announced that Chase Glenn (pronouns: He/Him) has been named the first-ever MUSC director of LGBTQ+…
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Lander Welcomes Back Women’s Basketball Team
March 26, 2021
The Lander University campus gathered outside Finis Horne Arena on Friday, Mar. 26, to welcome back the Lander Women’s Basketball Team from their journey to Columbus, Ohio. The team finished…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is selling luminaries to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day
March 25, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to purchase or sponsor luminaries to light on Friday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. outside of homes or businesses in honor of…
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Clinton High Student Receives South Carolina DAR Good Citizen Award
March 24, 2021
Kate Wages, a senior at Clinton High School was recently awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award by the South Carolina State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR). Each year,…
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Superintendent Spearman announces Gilbert High School’s Dani Stroud as Teacher of the Year finalist
March 24, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Gilbert High School teacher, Dani Stroud, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina…
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Sylvan Learning Centers in the Upstate announce June programs
March 24, 2021
Parents looking to help their children maintain and grow their knowledge before the school year begins will find plenty of options in the programs offered by Sylvan Learning Centers across…
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Midlands Technical College announces in-person graduation
March 24, 2021
Graduates to be recognized at Segra Park in Columbia Midlands Technical College will host its 2021 Commencement Ceremony at Segra Park in Columbia on May 1st at 10:00 a.m. “I…
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Richland Two School Board approves allocations of budget surplus
March 24, 2021
At the March 23, 2021 board meeting, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the administration’s proposal to allocate the $11.3 million surplus from the Fiscal Year 2019-20…
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Veteran teacher celebrated as local hero by the USC School of Music
March 24, 2021
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Music will honor Pontiac Elementary School teacher Lisa Rayner as part of its Celebrating Local Heroes with the Concert Truck series. Rayner…
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SBA awards $1.8M grant to SC Small Business Development Center Network
March 24, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration renewed its’ grant to the South Carolina Small Business Development Center Network and provided $1.8 million to four universities in the state. The University of…
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Substitute Teaching openings – Columbia area School Districts
March 24, 2021Substitute Teacher Job Openings Remember that teacher who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn! Substitute teaching is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help…
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Just Say Something hosts 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament – March 29th
March 24, 2021
Just Say Something will be hosting their 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 29th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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The Citadel announces the cadet leaders of the Class of 2022
March 23, 2021As a year like no other comes to a close, The Citadel continues one of its most important traditions — naming the cadet leadership for the next academic year. The…
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College of Charleston students create Impact Hub CHS program to help local businesses
March 23, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape our world, more consumers have begun shopping online in greater numbers and frequency. A recent report showed United States customers bought over $183…
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Furman receives second $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment
March 23, 2021
Furman University has received a $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage, the university’s transformational approach to offering every student a pathway toward a meaningful and…
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Chapin High School’s Amy Carter is State Teacher of the Year finalist
March 22, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Chapin High School teacher, Amy Carter, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina…
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Lander University adds MBA to Degree Offerings
March 22, 2021
Lander University is adding a Master in Business Administration (MBA) to its expanding repertoire of degree programs. “We are very excited about Lander’s new MBA program,” said Dr. Mick Fekula,…
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Midlands Entrepreneurs to Share Secrets of Success – Lou Kennedy, Vanessa Mota, and Carolyn Sawyer headline “Wonder Women Wednesday” in honor of Women’s History Month
March 22, 2021
The Midlands Technical College Entrepreneurship Club is inviting students, aspiring entrepreneurs, journalists, business leaders and friends of MTC to “Wonder Women Wednesday.” Lou Kennedy, Vanessa Mota, and Carolyn Sawyer will…
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Wide reach of Lander University art is in exhibits and online presentations
March 19, 2021
“Art is too important not to share.” – Romero Britto, Brazilian artist. Fortunately for many, the artworks of Lander University students and faculty are being shared this semester with thousands…
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Gift to College of Charleston focuses on teacher education and underserved children
March 18, 2021Charleston businessman Ben Navarro, founder and CEO of Sherman Financial Group, and his wife Kelly, announced a significant gift through the Beemok Family Foundation that will enhance the College of…
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District’s student transfer process underway
March 18, 2021Charleston County School District’s Student Transfer Program is now open. Parents living in Charleston County, wishing to transfer their children from their neighborhood school to a nonmagnet/charter school, are invited…
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Thirty CCSD students earn the distinction of National Merit Scholarship Finalist
March 18, 2021Thirty Charleston County School District (CCSD) students have earned the prestigious honor of Finalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which is run by the National Merit Scholarship…
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Students at St. John’s building relationships with police officers one conversation at a time
March 18, 2021St. John’s High School students are having honest and frank conversations with members of the Charleston Police Department (CPD). These talks, called Community Circles, are part of a department initiative…
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The Ecology School and Poland Spring brand launch national programs to expand ecology learning
March 18, 2021
• E-learning curriculum, Teacher Institute and new facilities enable countrywide access to ecology education • Distance learning online module now available to educators, students and families to help address COVID-19…
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Award winning Irish dance school bringing a touch of Ireland to Lexington
March 17, 2021
Award-winning Connick School of Irish Dance is putting down roots in Lexington, SC. While holding classes in the area over the last 18 years, the school has found a permanent location…
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PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 17, 2021
Women’s History Month is a chance to celebrate the incredible contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. To honor this month, Presbyterian College has created a full…
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Lander Names Lawrence Trustee Emeritus
March 17, 2021
Lander University has named Jack W. Lawrence, retired member of the Lander University Board of Trustees, as trustee emeritus. The announcement was made at the board’s virtual meeting on March…
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Registration for LCSD 56 Virtual Learning Program for 21-22 Open
March 17, 2021
Registration for the virtual program for the 21-22 school year has officially opened. The program’s new name will be GOAL (Global Online Academic Learning Institute). A registration form must be…
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BMW Scholar Lauds ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’
March 17, 2021
Gabe Stumbo’s career path is moving along almost as smoothly as the impeccable assembly lines at BMW in Greer. The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) mechatronics major began a competitive two-year…
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Richland School District Two will shift to eLearning for Thursday, March 18, 2021
March 17, 2021
In anticipation of severe weather and unsafe travel conditions, Richland School District Two will shift to eLearning for Thursday, March 18, 2021. This means all students will participate in eLearning…
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More Richland One teachers achieve National Board certification
March 17, 2021
Two more Richland One teachers have achieved the highest teaching credential available in their profession. Columbia High School teacher Parneeta Myadala recently earned National Board certification from the National Board…
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Lexington District One Board approves renaming of Lexington Middle School
March 17, 2021
During their March 16, 2021, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the renaming of the new school under construction on Old Cherokee Road. The new…
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Tallo creates $10,000 scholarship for high school senior impacted by the pandemic
March 17, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – With half of Americans having experienced at least one form of household income loss during the pandemic, Tallo, the nation’s premier online platform for connecting students…
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SCACA honors late Wando icon, Bob Hayes
March 16, 2021
The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) recently announced that Bob Hayes, former athletic director and football coach at Wando High School, has been posthumously elected to the SCACA Hall…
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Shubert joins Lander University Board of Trustees
March 16, 2021
Lander University has announced that the South Carolina General Assembly has elected Jim Shubert, of Simpsonville, to Seat 9 (at-large) of Lander University’s Board of Trustees. Shubert replaces Maurice Holloway,…
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Clemson researchers study athletic performance in wheelchair tennis using motion capture technology
March 15, 2021
Researchers from Clemson University are turning to motion capture technology to study the performance of wheelchair tennis athletes. The project aims to discern which wheelchair movement patterns on the tennis…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer camps
March 15, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/summer. Campers will be accepted…
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Furman partners with United Community Bank, SCBIO on virtual Women’s Leadership Institute
March 11, 2021
Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) will be presented virtually this year with two statewide community partners supporting the effort. United Community Bank will be the program’s presenting sponsor and…
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New documentary explores College of Charleston’s role in slavery
March 11, 2021If These Walls Could Talk, a new documentary about the history of the College of Charleston, sets ablaze a path for healthy reconciliation within the College community by bringing attention…
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Furman partners with United Community Bank, SCBIO on Women’s Leadership Institute
March 11, 2021
Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) will be presented virtually this year with two statewide community partners supporting the effort. United Community Bank will be the program’s presenting sponsor and SCBIO has signed on to be…
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Returning Citizens Program adds mentoring to services
March 11, 2021
Greenville Technical College’s Returning Citizens Program at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) provides case management activities to remove barriers for citizens who are transitioning from the criminal justice system…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool Registration
March 10, 2021
Registration for the 2021-2022 Weekday Preschool is open. First Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool is a 1/2 day program that meets Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. We are…
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