Furman University announces $47 million to support new initiative

  October 5, 2016

  Furman University today announced an ambitious effort to transform the student experience and address critical community issues. The new strategic vision—called The Furman Advantage—will guarantee every incoming student the…

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Wofford Alumni Association to honor three at Homecoming

  October 5, 2016

Ballard, Ellis and Moore to receive awards Oct. 22 The Wofford College Alumni Association will honor two alumni and a community leader during the college’s annual Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 21-22.…

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UofSC Columbia campus closed through Friday, Oct. 7

  October 5, 2016

  In alignment with Richland County government, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7 and all classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should report on Thursday, Oct.…

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Hurricane Matthew – Greenville County Schools impact

  October 4, 2016

At the request of Governor Nikki Haley Greenville County Schools will provide at least 280 buses and drivers to assist with evacuations from the coast because of Hurricane Matthew.  Those…

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District Five SAT scores rank among the top in the state

  October 4, 2016

Lexington-Richland School District Five ranks first in the percentage of its students taking the SAT examination and has the second highest ranking in South Carolina for overall student scores. “To…

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Six to be inducted into Richland One Hall of Fame

  October 3, 2016

Richland One will induct six new members into the school district’s Hall of Fame in January, district officials announced at an October 3 news conference. The Richland One Hall of…

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Berkeley County School District to host public forums

  October 3, 2016

Berkeley County School District will host a series of eight public forum meetings, entitled Moving Berkeley Forward…A community that empowers every student for success. Community members who attend the forum…

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MED Two seminar series gives insight into medical careers

  September 29, 2016

Jobs in health care are in high demand. As America’s aging population increases, so does the need for trained health care professionals. Richland School District Two is taking another step…

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Berkeley County School District to host public forums

  September 28, 2016

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District will host a series of seven public forum meetings, entitled Moving Berkeley Forward…A community that empowers every student for success. Community members…

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Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium ‘topped out’

  September 28, 2016

SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College celebrated the topping out of the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at the construction site, ceremonially marking the installation of the highest beam of the building…

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Citadel psychology professor awarded Fulbright Distinguished Chair

  September 28, 2016

Lloyd “Chip” Taylor to research protective factors for bullying among children and adolescents Citadel psychology professor, husband and father of four is earning international recognition for receiving the 2016-17 Fulbright Canada-Palix…

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Janie Langley named Interim Principal of Cane Bay High School

  September 27, 2016

Janie Langley has been named as the interim principal of Cane Bay High School in Summerville, South Carolina. Berkeley County School District (BCSD) made this announcement on Friday, September 23.…

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Hand honored by Greenville Literacy Association

  September 27, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC- Steve Hand, director of the Quick Jobs with a Future program at Greenville Technical College, received the 2016 Community Service Award from Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) in September.…

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Coker College hires new faculty members

  September 26, 2016

Dr. Susan Daniels Henderson, Associate Provost and Dean of the Faculty of Coker College, has announced the addition of nine full-time faculty members for the 2016-2017 academic year: Dr. Julie…

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Berkeley County School District to host public forums

  September 23, 2016

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District will host a series of six public forum meetings, entitled Moving Berkeley Forward…A community that empowers every student for success. Community members…

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College of Charleston joins global network of wi-fi hotspots

  September 23, 2016

The College of Charleston is the first university in the Charleston area and the third in South Carolina to join a global network of wi-fi hotspots that enables members of…

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Lexington One Board conducts Superintendent Little’s review

  September 23, 2016

During the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board met in executive session to conduct Superintendent Gregory D. Little’s interim performance…

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Coker announces record enrollment for fall 2016

  September 22, 2016

Enrollment for the fall of 2016 is the largest in Coker College’s 108-year history. The four traditional undergraduate classes are the largest the school has ever enrolled (811 students) with…

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