Fall semester begins on campus at Presbyterian College
August 11, 2020
Some Presbyterian College students will make face coverings to donate to organizations near the PC campus. Others will create hand sanitizer to use across campus. In the past, PC students…
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Fall semester begins on campus at Presbyterian College
August 11, 2020
Some Presbyterian College students will make face coverings to donate to organizations near the PC campus. Others will create hand sanitizer to use across campus. In the past, PC students…
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Important Actions and Next Steps: Moving Forward Together
August 6, 2020
From the Office of the President To the PC Community: This week, the Board of Trustees of Presbyterian College and I have unanimously endorsed the below statement of accountability…
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10x digital awards two digital marketing scholarships
August 6, 2020
10x digital is proud to announce that two students have been awarded digital marketing scholarships to assist with living expenses, books and tuition for the Spring/Summer 2020 10x Digital Marketing…
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New Student Involvement assistant directors help students stay connected
August 5, 2020
For Taylor Dement and Mitchell Plumer, their experiences and campus involvement as undergraduate students helped shape their future work in higher education and new roles at PC. They both joined…
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City Year Columbia announces new Board Chair
August 5, 2020
City Year Columbia, the local chapter of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to combating the dropout rate and realizing educational equity for students at underserved schools, welcomed Iris Griffin as…
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Sheriff’s Dept. graduates first class of RCSD interns
August 5, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott presented graduation certificates to the first class of interns with the new Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Internship Program, Tues.,…
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Museum marks 100th anniversary of 19th amendment with exhibit and programs
August 4, 2020
It’s been 100 years since the 19th Amendment passed, which gave women the right to vote, and the South Carolina State Museum is honoring the 100th Anniversary with a new…
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Team of Scientists, including SC State Museum Curator, discover two new 40 to 65 million-year-old fossil shark species in the Southeastern U.S.
August 4, 2020
These new species are ancient relatives of modern Sand Tiger Sharks A team of scientists is pleased to announce the discovery of two new fossil shark species from the southeastern…
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Back-to-School initiatives keep conservation efforts in mind
August 4, 2020As the new school year approaches, the Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District offers a pair of opportunities for K-12 students, teachers and staff to engage in conservation efforts:…
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South Carolina ETV Education team to host professional development webinar series Aug. 5-20
August 4, 2020
Featuring local and national speakers, series aims to serve educators preparing for new school year South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host a professional development webinar series for educators, starting Wednesday, Aug.…
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Native American Studies Center remains closed to public, goes virtual this fall
August 4, 2020After considering safety concerns related to the current spikes in COVID-19 cases, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will remain closed to the public through fall instead of opening on…
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The TD Charitable Foundation awards $5,000 to Charleston Promise Neighborhood
August 3, 2020
In July, 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) was awarded a $5,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for core programmatic supports. TD Charitable Foundation is committed to driving positive change…
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Commissioner John Powell to be recognized nationally with ACCT Award
August 3, 2020
Tri-County Technical College Commissioner John Powell will be recognized nationally for his commitment to advancing the community college movement. Late last week he was notified by the Association of Community…
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Survey respondents needed to Build it Back Better
August 3, 2020
South Carolina leaders urge parent to fill out Child Care Survey The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) and the United Way Association of South Carolina want to hear…
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I-BEST classes pave way for full-time manufacturing job for Lizzy Warner
August 3, 2020
Last summer, Lizzy Warner was lying in bed, suffering from a then-undiagnosed thyroid condition and wondering, when her medical issues were finally resolved, what she was going to do with…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves thirty six school district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
July 31, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of thirty six school district reopening plans as well as approval of the reopening plans for the two residential Governor’s…
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Matthew Warren promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One
July 31, 2020
Matthew E. Warren was recently promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One, effective July 1, 2020, after serving as the district’s operations program manager for five years.…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves twenty five school district reopening plans
July 30, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of twenty five school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). “School district leaders, working…
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Avery Research Center announces new Executive Director
July 30, 2020
Tamara T. Butler’s ties to the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture run deep. It started when she was in eighth grade at the Charleston County School…
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Sylvan Learning Centers offering school support program for e-learning
July 30, 2020
In response to the continuation of virtual schooling, the Sylvan Learning Centers in Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville counties will be offering school support for students wanting to get the most…
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Sylvan Learning Centers offering school support program for e-learning
July 30, 2020
In response to the continuation of virtual schooling, the Sylvan Learning Centers in Midlands will be offering online school support for students wanting to get the most out of virtual…
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A Conversation with Casey Welch, Tallo
July 30, 2020
We first interviewed Casey Welch when he was starting a company based in Charleston, South Carolina called STEM Premier. Since then, the company has changed its name to Tallo and…
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Midlands Technical College flips the script in response to COVID-19
July 29, 2020
The largest technical college in central South Carolina is leading the way in real-time instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Midlands Technical College (MTC) announced details of its highly-revised course…
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Furman’s George C. Shields selected as Fellow of American Chemical Society
July 29, 2020
Furman Chemistry Professor George C. Shields has been selected as a member of the 2020 class of Fellows of the American Chemical Society. The ACS Fellows Program, created in 2008,…
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One of The Citadel’s most in-demand programs gains a new leader
July 29, 2020
Intelligence and Security Studies now headed by Dr. Larry Valero Protecting America is a relentless pursuit, requiring continually expanding teams of highly trained intelligence and security professionals. For example, the…
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Free APP encouraged for safety
July 29, 2020
PC has an ongoing commitment to the health and safety of everyone in the campus community. Students, faculty and staff have access to Rave Guardian, a free mobile app that…
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Students conduct, present research virtually
July 29, 2020
The Summer Research Symposium typically takes place in Harrington-Peachtree and the James H. Thomason Library. Some students present their summer research findings to a crowd of fellow students and professors…
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South Carolina announced as receipient of $15 million Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from U.S. Department of Education
July 29, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) were notified that South Carolina is a receipient of $15,049,608 in funding for the Rethink K-12…
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Back-to-School Survey: Two-thirds of teens concerned about attending school in-person this fall
July 29, 2020
Research by Junior Achievement Also Shows Teens’ Top Concerns for the Future A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%)…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves six reopening plans, institutes mask requirement on buses
July 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of six school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and instituted a face mask requirement…
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College of Charleston to delay start of in-person classes until September 14
July 28, 2020The College of Charleston will delay the start of in-person instruction for fall semester until Sept. 14, 2020, President Andrew Hsu announced to the university community today. Fall semester classes will still begin on the…
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College of Charleston named top school by ‘Fiske Guide’
July 28, 2020
The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021 has named the College of Charleston “the finest public liberal arts and sciences institution in South Carolina.” The noted guidebook compiled by Edward Fiske, former New York…
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Tri-County Technical College announces plans for fall term
July 28, 2020TCTC Strong: Our Path Forward is the name of Tri-County Technical College’s journey to return to on-campus learning amidst the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting the health and safety of students,…
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Rodney Craps promoted to operations coordinator
July 28, 2020
During the July 21, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Rodney D. Craps to operations coordinator. Rodney comes to Central Services…
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University of South Carolina recognizes District field services instructor
July 23, 2020
Richland Two Family Intervention Services Counselor Thomas Smith has been named the 2019-2020 BSW Field Instructor of the Year by the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Social Work.…
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UofSC charts course to increase diversity, expand research and teaching prowess
July 23, 2020
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen unveiled a comprehensive new plan Thursday to firmly establish the school as one of the nation’s preeminent flagship institutions, serving the residents of…
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UofSC and Navatek’s $9.2M contract with the Navy spurring new jobs in Columbia
July 23, 2020
The University of South Carolina and Navatek LLC have been awarded a $9.2 million contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research for the research of power and energy systems…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant
July 21, 2020
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) has been awarded a $231,573.00 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant to continue to equip students with employable skills and credentials immediately upon graduation. GTCHS…
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Tri-County’s RN/LPN NCLEX scores surpass state, national pass rates
July 21, 2020Students in Tri-County Technical College’s associate degree nursing and practical nursing programs continue their status of surpassing state and national pass rates on the state certification exam – amid the…
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Visionary principal wins lifetime achievement award
July 20, 2020
Her ability to see far beyond what is to what could be is a special gift that has garnered Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker great success throughout her…
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Blythewood High School student among college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners
July 20, 2020
Blythewood High School graduate McLean T. Brown joins the list of Richland Two students receiving a College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced over 650 additional…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants
July 20, 2020
This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…
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School District Five releases reentry plan for the 2020-21 school year
July 20, 2020
Families in the district will have two options for their students at the start of the academic year: A five-day, traditional in-person school schedule option and a virtual schedule option.…
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School District Five names new principal for the Academy For Success
July 20, 2020
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Patrice Brand the new principal of the Academy For Success. Brand has served as assistant principal of instruction at the Academy For…
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School District Five names new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School
July 20, 2020
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Erin Doty the new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School. She was approved for her new post during a school board meeting on…
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Dominion Energy commits $35 million to initiative supporting historically black colleges and universities, minority student scholarships
July 16, 2020
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) is launching a $35 million initiative in support of African American and underrepresented minority students. This six-year program will support historically black colleges and universities in…
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Take part in different learning activities at home with Richland Library – July 25
July 16, 2020
Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Saturday, July 25 on our Facebook Page. This…
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Lander’s emergency management influence reaches statewide during COVID-19 pandemic
July 15, 2020Charleston police officer Courtney Jones, of Summerville, has been deployed with the S.C. National Guard in recent months to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic. Brittany Barnwell, director of Emergency Services…
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CCSD offering virtual Summer-Mester program
July 15, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) is offering a virtual Summer-Mester program through July 31, 2020. Students will receive meaningful small group reading and writing instruction provided by a highly qualified…
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