SCE&G Reaches Solar Power Milestone
September 12, 2016
SCE&G has reached a milestone for adding utility-scale solar power to its supply. The company today announced plans for a new solar farm in Jasper County being developed by Adger…
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District Five’s Sara Wheeler takes helm as President of Magnet Schools of America
September 12, 2016
District Five Magnet School Program Director Sara Wheeler has always had a passion for building relationships and for making a positive difference for teachers and students. Her latest opportunity gives…
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Eliza Ingle joins coker College Board of Trustees
September 12, 2016
Eliza Ingle, a professor of dance at the College of Charleston, has been elected for a second time to the Coker College Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to have…
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John Cerasani joins Coker College Board of Trustees
September 12, 2016
John Cerasani, a senior vice president with Risk Strategies Company who is a leader in the employee benefits arena specializing in higher education, has been elected to the Coker College…
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Entrepreneurial business incubator opens in downtown Clemson
September 12, 2016
Clemson University undergraduates and faculty wanting to accelerate their business ideas from a vision to reality now have access to a business incubator in downtown Clemson. “The venture accelerator will…
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Clemson business school receives Nilpeter press valued at nearly $1 million
September 12, 2016
Clemson University’s nationally recognized graphic communications program just got better, thanks to a nearly $1 million gift-in-kind from one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dynamic printing solutions and technologies.…
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Foundation awards $236,648 in scholarships
September 12, 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 94 scholarships totaling $236,648 to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 37…
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Clyburn statement on availability of funds for new school in Denmark-Olar School District
September 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has announced approval of a direct loan through its community facilities program of $38 million for a new K-8 school,…
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Clyburn statement on availability of funds for new school in Denmark-Olar School District
September 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has announced approval of a direct loan through its community facilities program of $38 million for a new K-8 school,…
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CCSD hires Executive Director of Transportation
September 11, 2016
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced William “Jeff” Scott as its Executive Director of Transportation. Scott is a Citadel graduate and has served as the Interim Executive Director of Transportation…
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Clemson course to help food manufacturers meet federal requirements
September 11, 2016
South Carolina food manufacturers can receive needed federal certifications by completing the Better Process Control School offered by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service this month. The course teaches canning and…
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CCSD hires Assistant Executive Director of Exceptional Children
September 9, 2016
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Madeline Jacobs as its Assistant Executive Director of Exceptional Children. Originally from South Carolina, Jacobs has gained educational experience in Georgia and,…
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Greenville Technical College offers open house for former ITT Tech students
September 8, 2016
An Open House will be held at Greenville Technical College to welcome former ITT Tech students to the college and to provide an overview of the admissions process. Two sessions…
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Lifelong learning at Wofford offers new slate of courses
September 8, 2016
Lifelong Learning at Wofford College is entering its second year with a new slate of classes for adult learners. The new eight-week session will run from Sept. 19 through Nov.…
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District serves nearly 50,000 meals during summer
September 8, 2016
Richland School District Two and food services partner Sodexo served nearly 50,000 meals this summer through the Summer Food Service Program. Children, up to age 18, enjoyed free, meals at…
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SC State, OCtech form new strategic partnership
September 8, 2016
SC State University and OCtech have embarked on a strategic partnership initiative that leverages the strengths of both institutions. The partnership seeks to increase the number of citizens who are…
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Columbia College announces four new Board of Trustees members
September 8, 2016
Columbia College announced four new members to the Board of Trustees. The Board, which now totals 24 members, is a diverse group of accomplished professionals who share a commitment to…
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President Clark to keynote Freshman Convocation Sept. 8
September 7, 2016
SC State University will celebrate its newest class of scholars by hosting its annual Fall Convocation, which will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 in Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.…
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The Citadel receives $6 million gift to construct new School of Business building
September 7, 2016State-of-the-art Bastin Hall will offer new resources and opportunities for cadets and students CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel is proud to announce the construction of a new academic building made…
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Meeting Street Academy receives Ozobot donation and 17,640-SF campus expansion
September 7, 2016
Meeting Street Academy students and faculty welcomed the fall 2016 school year with a two-story, 17,640-SF addition to their growing K-5 campus and the donation of Ozobots by Choate Construction…
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Wofford adds new majors, minors and programs International affairs, film and digital media, MENA and more offered
September 6, 2016
New majors, minors and programs are providing Wofford College students with courses of study that mirror changes in the world in which they live. Through courses added in the 2015-16…
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Bob Jones University to commemorate 9/11
September 6, 2016
On the fifteenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bob Jones University will commemorate the 2,977 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with a display of American flags at the…
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Furman History Professor publishes new book about civil war in El Salvador
September 6, 2016
Furman University History Professor Dr. Erik Ching has written a new book about civil war in El Salvador. Stories of Civil War in El Salvador: A Battle Over Memory is…
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New Law Enforcement Academy at Cane Bay High
September 6, 2016
Cane Bay High School has partnered with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in order to create the newest academy in the Academies of Berkeley County, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office…
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Lexington District One ends Title IX lawsuit
September 6, 2016Lexington County School District One’s Board of Trustees and its administrators announced the settlement of a lawsuit brought against the district by Samuel L. and Tanya J. Light. The Lights’…
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Edventure Children’s Museum brings Chef Jeff Henderson, a nationally syndicated Food Network celebrity, author and motivational speaker, to South Carolina
September 6, 2016
Chef Jeff Henderson will be the keynote speaker at EdVenture Children’s museum second annual Impact Breakfast, and then travel across South Carolina visiting six schools and a prison facility as…
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Columbia College P.L.A.C.E. Fellows Program receives grant from Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
September 6, 2016
The P.L.A.C.E. Fellows Program at Columbia College received its fourth $25,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The P.L.A.C.E. Fellows Program (philanthropy, leadership, and community engagement)…
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Lexington One’s 2016 graduates outpace state ACT average
September 6, 2016The latest ACT scores are in, and Lexington County School District One 2016 graduating seniors again topped the state average. In fact, four of the district’s five high schools met or exceeded…
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Verizon supports GSSM’s ENGAGE after school and Saturday technology programs in Darlington County
September 6, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation has received a $15,000 investment from Verizon in support of the school’s tech-based after school and Saturday ENGAGE programs for middle…
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Two Midlands Technical College students named 2016 Rudolph Canzater Scholars
September 6, 2016
Two Midlands Technical College students who started this fall as freshman recently received scholarships of more than $1,000 each to attend MTC. The James E. Clyburn Research and Scholarship Foundation…
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Lexington One’s 2016 graduates outpace state ACT average
September 6, 2016
The latest ACT scores are in, and Lexington County School District One 2016 graduating seniors again topped the state average. In fact, four of the district’s five high schools met or exceeded…
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Beeman to serve as assistant professor at BJU
September 5, 2016
Dr. Shellie Beeman will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an assistant professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Beeman…
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Walter to join English Faculty at BJU
September 5, 2016
Kelly Walter will serve as an English instructor in the Division of English Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bob Jones University this fall. “Kelly…
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September 5, 2016
Kelly Walter will serve as an English instructor in the Division of English Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bob Jones University this fall. “Kelly…
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District begins process to draw attendance lines for Jackson Creek Elementary
September 4, 2016
Richland School District Two is beginning the process of drawing attendance lines for its newest elementary school, Jackson Creek Elementary. The school board approved the name at its regularly scheduled…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics announces new faculty members
September 4, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced new teaching faculty for the 2016-17 school year. GSSM is a two-year, public, residential high school…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics announces new faculty members
September 4, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced new teaching faculty for the 2016-17 school year. GSSM is a two-year, public, residential high school…
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Four members join Midlands Technical College Foundation Board
September 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Four new community leaders are bringing their extensive talent and experience to the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. Joining the 21 current board members are: Judge Tomothy…
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Columbia College has been ranked in the top 10 in the Best Bang for the Buck Southeast Colleges category of the 2016 Washington Monthly College Rankings
September 1, 2016
Washington Monthly, a D.C.-based magazine known for its annual rankings of American colleges and universities, announced that Columbia College placed No.10 on the list of the Top 100 Best Bang…
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Dunn to serve as associate professor of Business Administration at BJU
September 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Adele Dunn will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an associate professor of Business Administration in the School of Business. Dunn previously served…
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Baldor Electric donates to Greenville Tech Foundation
August 31, 2016
The foundation of Baldor Electric Company, a member of the ABB group, has donated $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The fund created will provide scholarships for students enrolled in…
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Candice Chan named Dean of International Admissions
August 31, 2016
Furman University has announced the appointment of Candice Chan as Dean of International Admissions. Chan brings to Furman extensive experience in the field of international student enrollment as the university…
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Coker named to Best Southeastern Colleges list by Princeton Review
August 31, 2016
Coker College has been named in the Princeton Review’s “2017 Best Colleges: Region by Region” web feature for the 12th consecutive year. Coker is one of just 139 schools in…
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Richland Library to reopen North Main location with new look
August 31, 2016
After nearly a year of construction, Richland Library North Main is prepared to reopen its doors, marking the first completed system-wide building project. Starting Thursday, September 1, our staff are…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career adds to staff and board
August 31, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for all children, has announced three new additions – board members Julie Medich and…
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Learning One offering free computer classes
August 31, 2016Local residents wanting to improve their computer skills can get help from Lexington County School District One. The district’s Adult Education program is offering free computer classes throughout the fall.…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced business leaders to be inducted into South Carolina Business Hall of Fame
August 31, 2016Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced the names of three outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the 33rd South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2017: •…
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Learning One offering free computer classes
August 31, 2016
Local residents wanting to improve their computer skills can get help from Lexington County School District One. The district’s Adult Education program is offering free computer classes throughout the fall.…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced business leaders to be inducted into South Carolina Business Hall of Fame
August 31, 2016
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced the names of three outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the 33rd South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2017: •…
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Wofford featured in Princeton Review’s ‘Best 381 Colleges’
August 30, 2016
Wofford College is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features Wofford in the new 2017 edition of its…
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