13 Richland One seniors named 2020 National Merit Scholarship finalists
February 26, 2020
Thirteen Richland One high school seniors have been named finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious program which awards scholarships to academically talented students across the country.…
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The Citadel announces Class of 2020 commencement speakers
February 26, 2020
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2020 commencement will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday May 9, at McAlister Field House. About 500 cadet graduates and veteran day students…
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College of Charleston student Katie Stagliano is a Sub Above With Katie’s Krops
February 26, 2020
Things keep growing for Katie Stagliano and her nonprofit organization Katie’s Krops. The College of Charleston senior was recently awarded $5,000 through Jersey Mike’s Sub Above Grant program to help continue the momentum…
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Central Services professionals earn prestigious certification
February 26, 2020
Lexington County School District One Human Resources Staff Kimberly Freeman and Devona Price recently earned a respected professional certification. Freeman and Price completed more than 60 hours of training and…
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Lexington High nurse named South Carolina’s LPN of the Year
February 26, 2020
Lexington High School Nurse Heather Jackson was named the Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Education. Jackson has worked for Lexington County School District…
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College of Charleston is top producer of Peace Corps volunteers
February 26, 2020The College of Charleston has ranked No. 14 among medium-size schools on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. Right now, CofC has 21 alumni…
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Nicholas Vazsonyi named dean of the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities at Clemson
February 25, 2020
Nicholas Vazsonyi has been chosen to lead the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities. He is currently chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and Jesse Chapman Alcorn…
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Greenville Technical College and Anderson University sign articulation agreements
February 25, 2020Anderson University (AU) and Greenville Technical College (GTC) have formed a partnership designed to further enhance the transfer opportunity of students from GTC to AU. The partnership is intended to…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces February’s teacher of the month
February 25, 2020
Anna Davis has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. After graduating from Costal Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Davis started work at Sylvan’s Greenville location…
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Greenville Technical College employees recognized as educators of the year
February 25, 2020(Left to right) Brian Easler, Cindy Davies, and Dr. Tanesha Jones-Boyd were recently named educators of the year by the South Carolina Technical Education Association. The South Carolina Technical Education…
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Lexington District One works with Town of Lexington on road improvements
February 24, 2020
During the February 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into a right of way agreement with the…
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Lexington District one promotes Baskett to new position
February 24, 2020
During the February 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Brandon L. Baskett to the new position of Dean for…
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BJU students raise over $185,000 for mobile medical unit
February 24, 2020
For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg,…
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Four Clemson University engineers honored with named professorships
February 24, 2020
Four Clemson University engineers who are expanding research and education into advanced manufacturing and biotechnology innovation have been honored with named professorships. The honorees, their professorships and departments are: Kapil…
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Registration open for annual Clemson Extension forestry summit
February 24, 2020
Back for its 15th year, Clemson Cooperative Extension is offering its “Growing our Future” Annual Forestry Meeting to landowners, foresters and others interested in learning more about managing forested lands.…
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Clemson scientists working to find new ways to combat parasitic diseases that afflict millions
February 24, 2020
In the quest to develop more effective treatments for parasitic diseases like African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and Leishmaniasis, scientists look for weaknesses in the organisms’ molecular machinery. These weaknesses…
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences receives first Cornerstone Gift
February 24, 2020
Mitch and Carla Norville support one Clemson. Since the 1980s, they have given back to the University to strengthen programs and initiatives in both academics and athletics, helping build Clemson…
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Tri-County’s articulation agreement with South University gives nursing grads avenue to BSN degree
February 24, 2020Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement with South University giving associate degree nursing graduates yet another avenue to earn a BSN degree. Tri-County President Galen DeHay and Dr. Karl…
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2020-2021 Academic Calendar approved by CCSD Board of Trustees
February 24, 2020The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved Option D for the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar tonight. The calendar can be viewed here. Highlights of the 2020-2021 calendar are as…
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CSU named to 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Schools List
February 24, 2020
The Military Friendly® Schools list for the 2020-2021 academic year includes Charleston Southern University. CSU is currently educating 228 veterans and 114 veteran dependents. Paula Charls, veterans services coordinator and…
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Lexington District One pursues land for new district Transportation Facility
February 24, 2020
During the Feb. 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into option agreements related to land needed to…
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BJU students raise over $185,000 for Mobile Medical Unit
February 24, 2020
For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg,…
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Carolina Springs Middle counseling program earns national designation
February 24, 2020Carolina Springs Middle School is one of only 39 schools in 15 states to receive Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation this year from the American School Counselor Association. CSMS…
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Athletic Trainer honored for dedication to students and the profession
February 24, 2020
White Knoll High School Head Athletic Trainer Sheila Gordon recently received the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA). The prestigious honor recognizes qualified MAATA members…
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Real Men Love to Read
February 24, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott [Pictured here] is reading to a class at Columbia’s Meadowfield Elementary School during the REAL MEN LOVE TO READ event, Fri. Feb.…
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A Roadmap to Your Savings Journey
February 24, 2020
By Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer Saving money can be like driving a car. Your desired destination may be near or far, the direction you choose might change,…
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Statehouse Update – February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020The following is courtesy of Public Education Partners based in Greenville. They publish a bimonthly primer on all the policy action at the Statehouse. Bills We’re Watching The Santee Cooper…
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UofSC announces new Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
February 21, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Julian R. Williams will serve as its first vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. Williams, who most recently served as vice president of…
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A Conversation with Christina Ahmadjian, Professor of Management at Hitotsubashi University
February 20, 2020
Christina Ahmadjian is Professor of Management at Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Business Administration, in Tokyo. She has written extensively on comparative corporate governance, Japanese business and management, and the…
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Riley Silverman earns The Prudential Spirit of Community Award
February 19, 2020Riley Silverman, 12, a seventh grader at Haut Gap Middle School, actively works to fight hunger in his community. Silverman’s efforts include helping pack weekend meals for students in need,…
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Palmetto Poll at Clemson to utilize social media analytics in advance of 2020 Democratic primary, general election
February 19, 2020
Clemson University will revive and modernize its Palmetto Poll by combining social media analytics with traditional polling methods in the statewide public opinion survey. Clemson faculty involved in the Palmetto Poll…
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Junior Achievement, Dominion Energy, and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire girls to go into STEM-related careers
February 19, 2020
Junior Achievement (JA), Dominion Energy and Lexington One Technology Center (LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One Technology Center for the JA Girls STEM Summit Thursday,…
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Furman’s George C. Shields recognized for leadership in undergraduate research
February 19, 2020
Furman University Chemistry Professor George C. Shields has been named a 2020 Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) fellow, an honor that recognizes his leadership and service as a role model…
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Furman offers Customer-Centric Innovation program to Upstate
February 18, 2020
To help organizational leaders adapt to the new speed of innovation, the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman has created “Customer-Centric Innovation,” a three-day program offered April 21-23,…
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National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware
February 18, 2020
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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A Conversation with Anthony Herrera, Office for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Furman University
February 17, 2020
Anthony Herrera, Executive Director, the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University develops entrepreneurial leaders – regardless of major or…
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East Cooper Medical Center awards Kate Kiel for nursing excellence
February 17, 2020
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Kate Kiel, RN as the most recent recipient of the Daisy RN Award for Exceptional Nurses. Kiel began her nursing career at East…
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USC Upstate and College of Charleston announce new dual-degree nursing partnership
February 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina Upstate and the College of Charleston are pleased to announce they will partner to offer an innovative, dual-degree program that will enable students at the…
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Clemson researchers present findings from extensive research on food insecurity in Pickens County
February 17, 2020
Clemson researchers recently released findings on the issue of food insecurity in Pickens County along with recommendations and proposed solutions to the problem. The extensive study of hunger and food…
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The HDR Young Professionals Group awards $5,000 to STEM-focused childhood literacy efforts in the Midlands through United Way of the Midlands
February 17, 2020
The HDR Foundation today presented United Way of the Midlands with a grant of $5,000 to provide STEM-focused reading nooks, literacy kits, and snacks for Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) students…
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Lynch named Interim Executive Director of Transportation for CCSD
February 17, 2020
Charleston County School District can announce that James Lynch has been named Interim Executive Director of Transportation. Executive Director of Transportation, William “Jeff” Scott is retiring at the end of…
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Distinguished teacher named to board overseeing the nation’s report card
February 17, 2020
Richland Two Coordinator of Professional Learning and AP U.S. government and politics teacher Patrick Kelly has been appointed to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees…
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Arthrex selects one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina as first youth apprentice
February 16, 2020
Arthrex selected its first youth apprentice from the Pickens County Career and Technology Center program. Bradie Reece, one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina, will be learning…
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East Point Academy Head of School bestowed highest civilian honor
February 16, 2020
Governor McMasters awarded the Order of the Palmetto to East Point Academy Head of School Mark A. Bounds for extraordinary service and achievements across the state of South Carolina. Bounds…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps
February 16, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps: CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. These summer camps are…
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Greenville Technical College and Phillis Wheatley Community Center partner to help ex-offenders transition successfully
February 13, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) are collaborating to create an Upstate Ex-Offender Re-entry Center. The center, housed at PWCC, will provide case management activities…
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CofC Day celebration raises over $5 million
February 13, 2020
As part of the celebration around the College of Charleston’s 250th anniversary, on Jan. 30, 2020, the College launched CofC Day, a 24-hour giving day aimed at generating excitement and…
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Richland County conservation teacher earns state award
February 13, 2020A Richland County educator has been named the state’s Conservation Teacher of the Year (Primary) by the S.C. Association of Conservation Districts. Jennifer Mancke of Harmony School was nominated for…
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Fiscal and economic expert talks about the national Debt at Presbyterian College
February 12, 2020
Fiscal and economic expert Romina Boccia considered three big questions during her recent lecture at Presbyterian College. She asked, “Does the nation’s fiscal situation look good or bad? What does…
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