Tri-County Technical College students take top awards at 2020 SCSTA College Festival event
March 12, 2020
Tri-County Technical College’s speech team members brought home top awards at the 2020 South Carolina Speech and Theater Association’s Annual College Festival Competition. Three Tri-County university transfer students competed, along…
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College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series becomes a ‘Hot Spot’ for presidential candidates
March 12, 2020
NPR’s national political correspondent Don Gonyea recently wrote about campaigning “hot spots” for presidential candidates. He said any serious politician must visit three particular places when campaigning in South Carolina;…
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CSU courses move online next week in proactive response to coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Charleston Southern University is actively monitoring the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus at CSU at this time. At a March 11 press conference,…
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Opportunity Project SC, Bakari Sellers and Hope and Wade King ‘Take Over’ Mellichamp Elementary
March 12, 2020Day long event consisted of keynote, teacher professional development, and room makeovers, including the creation of a ‘safe, calming environment for students’ designed by Brittany Jeltema, a.k.a. @superheroteacher On March 9,…
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New Chick-fil-A scholarship supports nontraditional CofC students
March 12, 2020
Daniel Dickerson ’99 believes in second chances. Today, he is a successful businessman and owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in North Charleston, South Carolina, but his journey to get there was…
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“Leadership Reimagined at Greenville Technical College” brings together future workers and business leaders
March 12, 2020Greenville Technical College will focus on the future of its students, and of South Carolina, by hosting a Leadership Reimagined breakfast on its Northwest Campus on Friday, April 3 from…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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College of Charleston suspends in-person classes the week following spring break
March 12, 2020
The following is a message from College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu to the CofC campus on March 12, 2020: Dear Campus Community: As we all watch what is happening with…
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Greenville Technical College students present outstanding work at Student Scholar Showcase
March 12, 2020
One group of Greenville Technical College students is designing and building a tiny house, using hemp as an insulation method. Another group is comprised of current production associates at BMW…
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Upstate Girl Scout receives prestigious Medal of Honor
March 12, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will recognize Maggie Majors, Pendleton, during its annual Women of Distinction Awards dinner on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Columbia…
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UofSC Columbia classes canceled March 16-22; announces online classes through April 3
March 11, 2020
As the University of South Carolina continues to monitor the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), our first priority remains the health, safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and…
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CCSD has more than 40 National Merit Scholarship Finalists in 2020
March 11, 2020Forty-one students from a total of four Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools are Finalists for the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which is run by the National Merit…
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The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to host Free Family Friday on Friday, March 13
March 11, 2020
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) will host the fifth of seven Free Family Fridays of the 2019-2020 school year on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to…
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MMA named High Flying School at National Youth-At-Risk Conference
March 11, 2020Military Magnet Academy (MMA) was named a High Flying School at the National Youth-At-Risk Conference. MMA was one of only four schools in the nation to receive this recognition. Each…
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South Carolina State University President Clark elected board chair of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
March 11, 2020
South Carolina State University (SCSU) President James E. Clark has been elected chair of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s Board of Directors. Clark began his one-year term on January 1, 2020.…
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Lassiter gift will enhance tools at Greenville Technical College’s Simulation Technologies and Training Center
March 11, 2020
While completing her nursing degree years ago, Dr. Barbara Lassiter was exposed to many health situations in the hospital that enhanced her skills and prepared her for similar encounters with…
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CofCServes empowers Cougars to give back
March 9, 2020
Being of service is about giving back to make a difference not because you’ll receive praise, but because you take joy in knowing your efforts will make someone else’s life…
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Rotary Club of Blythewood award $10,000 in scholorships
March 9, 2020
The Rotary Club of Blythewood will award five scholarships worth $2,000 each to seniors in memory of Rotarian Frank Riley. All high school seniors residing in the Blythewood 29016 zip code…
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Richland Two seniors named candidates for U.S Presidential Scholars Program
March 9, 2020
Seven academically gifted high school seniors have been selected as candidates for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The students…
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SC peanut crop acreage dependent on state’s cotton plantings
March 9, 2020
This year could be a good year for South Carolina peanut growers, or not, depending on how much cotton is planted in the state. Clemson experts expect the 2020 South…
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Advanced optical imaging technique may lead to structure-guided drug design
March 9, 2020
A Clemson University College of Science researcher, together with a team of researchers primarily at Heinrich Heine University in Germany, developed and demonstrated new optical imaging methods to monitor a…
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College of Education faculty member earns coveted early career award to study experiences of Latino youth in math
March 9, 2020
Carlos Nicolas Gomez, assistant professor in Clemson’s College of Education, recently received the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program grant, often referred to as the NSF CAREER award.…
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Clemson Extension workshops take aim at destructive invasive species
March 9, 2020
With invasive plant species wreaking havoc on American agriculture and natural resources to an estimated tune of $40 billion each year, a pair of workshops offered by Clemson Cooperative Extension…
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Wheelchair tennis introduced as Clemson’s first adaptive sports team
March 9, 2020
If the typical, everyday wheelchair is built for comfort, those designed for adaptive sports athletes are built for speed. They’re less bulky and the wheels slant inward. They have a…
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Tate named new UofSC provost
March 9, 2020
William F. “Bill” Tate IV, the dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at Washington University in St. Louis, was selected as the new executive vice…
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Richland One to hold spring certified teacher interview day
March 9, 2020
Along with helping to educate and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, there are many advantages to teaching in Richland One, including competitive salaries and benefits and comprehensive professional learning opportunities. The district…
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Get A Clue Columbia! State Museum to offer free tickets to Sherlock Holmes Exhibit through a citywide scavenger hunt
March 9, 2020
Tickets to the International Exhibit of Sherlock Holmes have gone missing and the South Carolina State Museum needs your detective skills to help find them. The prize? A package of…
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State Museum presents Forensic Science Saturday and Bring Your Watson Tuesday
March 9, 2020
Events Will Offer Guests a Chance to Save on Admission to the Sherlock Holmes Exhibit The State Museum will host Forensic Science Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. until 6…
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Sophomore Sam Ybarra wins first venture pitch competition at Furman
March 9, 2020An intense process that started in November with 80 students vying for a chance to compete in Furman University’s first annual Paladin Pitch competition culminated Saturday, Feb. 22, with a…
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RCSD partners with Prisma in firearms-safety effort
March 9, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and Prisma Health have partnered with PROJECT CHILDSAFE, a national firearms-safety education program, to offer firearms safety and ‘Stop the Bleed’…
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Hasan leads School of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology and Center for Manufacturing Innovation at Greenville Technical College
March 9, 2020
Dr. Abul Hasan has been selected as dean for the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology and director of the Center for Manufacturing Innovation at Greenville Technical College. Hasan…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces February’s Teacher of the Month
March 9, 2020
Andrew Patrick has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month. Equipped with a Master of Science degree in biology from the University of South Carolina, Patrick began teaching…
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Marcus Guess named Chief of Police at Tri-County Technical College
March 4, 2020
Marcus Guess joined Tri-County Technical College in February as Chief of Police. He leads all law enforcement personnel at each of Tri-County’s community campuses. Chief Guess, who has worked in…
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Catawba Trail teacher named February Rookie Teacher of the Block
March 4, 2020
Catawba Trail Elementary School’s Scarlett Cotter is the February 2020 Rookie Teacher of the Block (ROTB). The award is sponsored by H&R Block, a dedicated partner of the district. Ms.…
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Pontiac and Round Top Elementary Schools named finalists for the 2020 Dick and Tunky Riley Award
March 4, 2020
Pontiac Elementary and Round Top Elementary schools are among the five finalists for the SC School Improvement Council’s annual Dick and Tunky Riley Award for School Improvement Council Excellence. The…
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A Conversation with Tom McNally and Miranda Bennett, Thomas Cooper Library Renovation
March 4, 2020
In mid January, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina.…
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Stono Park introduces coding as a whole-school initiative
March 4, 2020Stono Park Elementary School is the first school in Charleston County School District to implement “Code To The Future” which is the nation’s first comprehensive solution for computer science immersion.…
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Lucy Beckham High School hires Scott McInnes as Athletic Director
March 3, 2020
Scott McInnes has been named the Athletic Director at Lucy Beckham High School, which is opening August of 2020. McInnes has been an educator in North Carolina for over 30…
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Sylvan Learning Center offering math games and pizza for National Pi Day
March 3, 2020
Sylvan Learning Centers across the Upstate are bringing you the true meaning of National Pi Day this year. Centers in Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg will be offering free math games…
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Tim Garrison named pre-law advisor in new program at Clemson University
March 3, 2020
Tim Alan Garrison has been appointed pre-law advisor at Clemson University. Garrison, currently a professor of history and chair of the history department at Portland State University in Oregon, is a…
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Two Clemson colleges align initiatives, research projects to address inequities across the state
March 2, 2020
The FoodFORWARD Research Symposium, an event that brings experts in food research to Clemson, is now less than two months away. Researchers from across the university will convene at the…
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Former Clemson President and Trustee Phil Prince dies
March 2, 2020
Former Clemson University President and Trustee Philip Hunter Prince, 93, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Prince, who was elected a trustee by the board of trustees in 1989, was named…
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The Hartsville Museum celebrates National Youth Art Month
March 2, 2020
The Hartsville Museum will showcase student artworks from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) March 5- March 31, 2020 in conjunction with National Youth Art Month.…
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CSU announces Doctor of Physical Therapy program launch date
March 2, 2020
Another doctorate program is launching soon at CSU. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program will begin accepting applications in July 2021, with the first cohort of 48 students set to…
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Top 5 Finalists for 2020 CCSD Teacher of the Year announced
February 28, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today, by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2020 Teacher of the Year. The district’s current Teacher…
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AVID graduates arrive at college prepared
February 28, 2020
One hundred percent of Richland Two Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program class of 2019 graduates met four-year college entrance requirements, according to information recently released by AVID. AVID is…
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CSU offering 10-month online MBA in fall 2020
February 28, 2020
Changes are coming soon for Charleston Southern University’s College of Business. Starting fall 2020, prospective graduate students may choose between a 10-month accelerated online MBA or a flex MBA for…
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Gigi Smith, R.N., Ph.D., selected to serve as associate provost for Education Innovation and Student Life
February 27, 2020
Gigi Smith, R.N., Ph.D., received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York; Master of Science in Nursing degree in Child and Adolescent Mental…
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Lexington Chamber honors Lexington Medical Center’s Barbara Willm with Community Impact Award
February 27, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center awarded Barbara Willm, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for the Lexington County Health Services District, with the Mike Till Impact Award at…
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Columbia High School selected to pilot new National JROTC Cybersecurity initiative
February 27, 2020
Columbia High School is among 30 high schools in the nation selected to pilot a new cybersecurity training initiative of the United States Air Force JROTC Headquarters and the non-profit…
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