CCSD Superintendent Postlewait rated ‘Highly Effective’ on her evaluation
November 10, 2016
The Charleston County Board of Trustees evaluated Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. On her evaluation, Dr. Postlewait received an overall score of 3.5 out of 4.0, which…
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Clemson grad named 4-star general, heads Air Force Space Command
November 10, 2016
Clemson University ’84 graduate U.S. Air Force Gen. John “Jay” Raymond has been promoted to the rank of four-star general, making him the highest ranking military officer to have graduated…
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Fredrick Miller named chief information officer at Wofford
November 10, 2016
Responsible for all information technology services for students, faculty SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Fredrick Miller has been named chief information officer and associate vice president for information services for Wofford College,…
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Columbia College reduces tuition by nearly $10,000
November 10, 2016
Columbia Colleges reduces tuition cost while increasing quality of outcomes Columbia College announced it will reduce its tuition price to $19,500, a decrease of nearly $10,000 from the current tuition…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital teams up with Columbia Fireflies to promote reading and literacy through the Fireflies Reading Program
November 10, 2016
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, as an advocate for children’s health and development, has teamed up to with the Columbia Fireflies as the lead sponsor of their Reading Program. The Fireflies…
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Leaphart Elementary School students partner with Leeza’s Care Connection
November 10, 2016November recognizes National Family Caregivers Month. To help celebrate this event, fourth and fifth grade girls in the mentoring program known as the “Girls of LEAP” at Leaphart Elementary School…
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Improving the mental health of college students
November 9, 2016
Wofford senior Helen Lamm has struggled with an eating disorder for years. Because of the experience, the Chinese major from Florence, S.C., now knows the value of speaking up, and…
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CIU soccer field dedicated to Lexington resident
November 7, 2016
The Columbia International University soccer field now carries the name of a longtime resident of Lexington. The field was dedicated to CIU alumna Elizabeth Rikard Sessions on Nov. 3 during…
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Celebrating Citadel Diversity Milestones in the 50th and 20th years
November 7, 2016Honoring the achievements of African American and Female pioneer-cadets and alumni The Citadel’s 2016 Homecoming weekend will kick off a number of special events being held in coming months to…
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Wofford participates in SoCon Votes Challenge
November 7, 2016
Capitalizing on competition to boost student-voting engagement This fall the Southern Conference became the first NCAA Division I athletics conference to initiate a voter-engagement competition among its member colleges and…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016
Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Irmo Middle School awarded 2017 Litter Trashes Everyone Education Grant
November 7, 2016
Irmo Middle School International Academic Magnet has been awarded a 2017 Litter Trashes Everyone Education Grant presented by Palmetto Pride in the amount of $5,000. “Team Migration Nation at Irmo…
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Public Service Announcement
November 7, 2016
The Benedict-Allen CDC is currently recruiting participants for their YouthBuild Columbia Program. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 16-24, reside in Richland or Lexington Counties, have not earned…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
November 5, 2016
Thirty-eight interns are now ready to see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation…
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The Citadel War Memorial to honor fallen alumni
November 2, 2016Groundbreaking ceremony to be held during Homecoming 2016 Citadel alumni have proudly served in every national conflict since the Mexican War, and now close to 175 years later, those who…
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South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award sponsored by Aflac, to be presented at EdVenture’s FROST Gala
November 2, 2016
Gregg and Peggy Nibert to be Honored in January EdVenture will honor South Carolinians Gregg and Peggy Nibert as recipients of the South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award at…
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Congressman John Lewis to speak at USC’s December commencement
November 2, 2016
Congressman John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement for more than five decades, will be the guest speaker at the University of South Carolina’s winter commencement exercises Dec.…
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Founders Federal Credit presents Mad City Money at Boiling Springs High School
November 2, 2016
Founders Federal Credit Union will present Mad City Money, a real life money simulation, to 9th grade students at Boiling Springs High School on November 10th, 2016. During the over…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative adds to board of directors and staff
November 2, 2016
SC Boeing VP to join movement ensuring all Lowcountry students graduate ready for college or career Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for…
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MTC’s Suzette Senn selected as president of national organization
November 2, 2016
Community College Business Officers (CCBO) has elected Suzette Senn, Midlands Technical College Director of Accounting Services, as the organization’s president for the 2016-2017 year. CCBO is a national organization that…
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Nimai Garrett invited to attend award-winning PhD Project Conference
November 2, 2016The PhD Project, an award-winning program to create diversity in management, founded by the KPMG Foundation, the lead funder of the program announces that Nimai Garrett, a resident of Columbia,…
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Anderson University dedicates new G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center during homecoming
November 2, 2016
Anderson University officially opened the 90,000-square-foot, $26 million G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center during homecoming festivities Saturday, Oct. 29. The student center has been open to students since August,…
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Furman University unveils Institute for the Advancement of Community Health
November 2, 2016Furman University officials announced that a new institute at the university will be dedicated to improving the health of the greater Greenville community. With support from its partnership with Greenville…
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Furman University earns no. 7 ranking in sustainable campus index
November 1, 2016Furman University has been recognized as one of the top overall performers in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the seventh spot overall in the rankings among baccalaureate institutions nationally.…
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Help students in action across South Carolina win $25,000 and vote now
October 31, 2016
Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm® to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. Now Students In Action, a high school…
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Irmo Middle School Band Director named MusicEd Idol
October 31, 2016
Irmo Middle School band director Lorrie Turner has been named a “MusicEd Idol.” Turner was selected as one of twenty awardees nationwide and as part of the honor, she will…
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Alumna establishes funds to support future educators, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
October 31, 2016
A strong desire to teach led Maggie Elrod ’78 to Winthrop, where the first-generation college student formed life-changing relationships and became involved with the university’s Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Virtuoso violinist joins USC Symphony Orchestra Nov. 15
October 31, 2016Sandy Cameron declared “brilliant” by the Washington Post Maestro Donald Portnoy and the USC Symphony Orchestra present a concert of Hanson and Shostakovich on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Mayor’s Committee for people with disabilities
October 31, 2016
Local employers Green River Log Cabins and Nemato Corp LP were recognized for their leadership in employing people with disabilities at the Mayor’s Committee’s 11th Annual Walk and Roll. The…
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Dr. John Crangle leads program about Operation Lost Trust and the ethics reform movement
October 30, 2016The Furman University Political Science Department will host a public forum on campaign finance and lobbying reform Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Watkins Room of the Trone…
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JEDA Bonds assist with new student housing at Converse College
October 30, 2016NCCD-Spartanburg Properties LLC, in cooperation with Converse College, is using $10,225,000 in bond funding from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to finance new student housing on the campus…
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CU President James Clements tells annual report audience he is proud of Bridge to Clemson program‘s impact and growth
October 30, 2016
The average national six-year graduation rate for first-time incoming college freshmen is 44 percent, according to a report card issued by the White House earlier this year. The Bridge to Clemson…
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2016 Workforce Development Salute honors major supporters
October 30, 2016
Honorees Recognized For Gifts Totaling More than $1 Million to Greenville Tech Foundation Greenville Tech Foundation hosted the 2016 Workforce Development Salute and honored local leaders for their significant support…
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USC Upstate names three finalists in chancellor search
October 30, 2016
The search for the University of South Carolina Upstate’s next chancellor has been narrowed to three finalists. “We have three highly-qualified candidates from which to choose the next chancellor for…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Fluor’s Golf for Greenville gives children a chance to play
October 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Fluor’s Golf for Greenville and an anonymous donor have given a new playground to students at the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. Designed for students…
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Beverly Rice McAdams named VP for Diversity and Inclusion at Anderson University
October 28, 2016
ANDERSON, SC – Dr. Beverly Rice McAdams has been named to the new position of Vice President for Diversity at Anderson University according to University President Dr. Evans Whitaker. In…
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Columbia College presents the 2016 Annual Campus Tour of Dance and Art Friday, October 28th and Saturday 29th
October 27, 2016
The Columbia College Campus Tour of Dance and Art is a choreographed, inter-active walking tour that moves to different venues across the campus where attendees view showcases of live performance…
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The District Five community raises over 268,000 food items for Snack Packs program
October 27, 2016
In a continued effort to make sure no child is hungry, Lexington-Richland School District Five’s partnership with the Snack Packs program has been a tremendous success. Through its partnership with…
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J.K. Gourdin Elementary receives $5,600 through Rack Room Shoes that fit
October 26, 2016
J.K. Gourdin Elementary School, located at 1649 Highway 45 in Pineville, received a $5,600 Rack Room Shoes That Fit award for the third year in a row. “I am overwhelmed…
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl hired as vice president at Greenville Technical College
October 26, 2016
Dr. Jermaine Whirl has joined the Greenville Technical College (GTC) staff as vice president of Economic Development and Corporate Training. A South Carolina native, he began his postsecondary education at…
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BCSD students show strong performance on state testing
October 26, 2016
The South Carolina State Department of Education released each district’s state assessment scores on Tuesday, October 18. Results showed Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students outperformed students across the state…
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Central Carolina Technical College Foundation hosts sixth annual Golf Tournament
October 26, 2016
Over 80 golfers registered to participate in the 6th Annual Central Carolina Technical College Foundation Golf Tournament held Friday, October 21 at Sunset Country Club. The generous support of approximately…
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Lenoir-Rhyne University to hold groundbreaking ceremony for OT Building on Columbia campus
October 26, 2016
Lenoir-Rhyne University has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Occupational Therapy Building on its Columbia campus in South Carolina. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 4 at 11 a.m.…
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