Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn a secondary diploma and an additional $500 for training
January 22, 2024
Partnering with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, this newly enhanced program rewards high school completion through the SCDE’s Office of Adult Education as well as short-term occupational training…
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Spring Hill High School awarded national STEM Grant
January 22, 2024
Spring Hill High School in Irmo has been awarded a STEM Special Event Grant by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Supported by the Danaher Foundation, the STEM Special…
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Dr. Bill Jones named new president of Columbia International University
January 18, 2024
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of CIU. Jones currently serves as CIU chancellor and previously served as CIU president…
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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
January 18, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…
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SCDMV Book Drive to support Original Six My First Library initiative
January 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is again partnering with the Original Six (O6) Foundation to support its “My First Library” campaign. Through “My First Library,” kindergarten students…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Spring 2024 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
January 16, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 10 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving teachers in Lexington County School District One. Spring Grant awards totaled…
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Irmo High School football coach named Carolina Panthers High School Coach of the Year
January 16, 2024
Irmo High School’s Head Football Coach Aaron Brand has been recognized as the Carolina Panthers High School Football Coach of the Year through the team’s High School Football Coach of…
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Morris appointed director of finance
January 10, 2024
Newberry College announced the appointment of Margaret “Carrie” Morris, class of 2003, as its new director of finance. “Carrie has an exceptional background in fiscal management and financial reporting,” said…
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State Museum to provide free visual interpretation for blind and low vision guests
January 10, 2024
The museum is the first attraction in the Southeast to offer unlimited access to certified visual interpreters through Aira, a downloadable app available on iOS and Android. The South Carolina…
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Richland One looking for mentors during National Mentoring Month
January 10, 2024
January is National Mentoring Month, and Richland One’s Office of Dropout Prevention and Mentoring Services is asking community members to consider becoming mentors to students in the district. “Mentors provide…
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SCDE seeks summer food program partners
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School hosts successful Scripps Spelling Bee program
January 8, 2024
South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS), a tuition-free public virtual charter school in South Carolina, successfully hosted a Scripps Spelling Bee program event on Friday, January 5 at SCVCS’s flagship…
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USC faculty release collaborative collection of music
January 8, 2024
University of South Carolina School of Music faculty David Kirkland Garner and Greg Stuart are pleased to announce the release of “Short Stories, vol. 1.” The collection is a tapestry…
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Southern Exposure new music series explores connection and belonging
January 8, 2024
USC School of Music and the Southern Exposure New Music Series Announces Decoda: “Belonging” Decoda, the Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall, is an artist-led collective of virtuoso chamber musicians and…
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Richland One to hold five free housing clinics through May
January 3, 2024
Richland One families who are financially struggling and/or facing problems with their homes can receive free assistance. In partnership with the Columbia Branch of the NAACP, the district will hold…
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Photos of the 2023 Global Vision Award Gala, honoring Coach Dawn Staley
January 2, 2024
On December 7, 2023, the Columbia World Affairs Council is presented the Global Vision Award to Coach Dawn Staley. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and Head…
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More than 3,000 degrees conferred on Fall 2023 Gamecock graduates
December 19, 2023
Thousands of students at the University of South Carolina and across the USC system received their degrees during Monday’s Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. President Michael Amiridis delivered remarks at the…
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Columbia College celebrates the accomplishments of 283 graduates
December 19, 2023
“My first day as a student at Columbia College was my most treasured memory. I remember it so clearly. I walked into the Breed Leadership Center about 30 minutes before…
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Capital Business Development Association to award 50 cybersecurity program scholarships to Denmark Tech
December 19, 2023
State of South Carolina funding made available with training partner Fusion Cyber Capital Business Development Association’s (CBDA) strategic education partnership with Denmark Technical College continues to expand as they will award…
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A.C. Flora orchestra director named one of 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference by SB&O Magazine
December 19, 2023
A.C. Flora High School orchestra director Jarvernique Tinsley has been named one of 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference by School Band and Orchestra (SB&O) Magazine. A.C. Flora High School…
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Newberry College launches master’s in criminal justice
December 19, 2023
The 12-month online program is the college’s third offered graduate degree Newberry College is pleased to announce the addition of its third graduate program: a Master of Arts in criminal…
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Dr. David O’Shields assumes Chairmanship of the State Board of Education
December 18, 2023
At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…
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School District Five dance teacher named new president of South Carolina Dance Association
December 18, 2023
South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA), an association of the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) has named Sara Monts of Nursery Road Elementary School- Arts Magnet…
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Lexington One announces four leadership positions
December 18, 2023
On December 12, 2023, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees named Chad Leaphart the new district athletic director effective January 2, 2024; Leisa Clamp the new principal…
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Friends of the Library Annual Membership Drive
December 14, 2023
Friends of the Laurens County Library have begun their annual membership drive. We need your help to continue to support library programs for children, teens and adults. Please visit either…
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Gilliam appointed director of security
December 14, 2023
Newberry College has announced the appointment of Kevin Gilliam as its new director of security. “Kevin brings a wealth of experience and credentials to Newberry College,” said Dr. Carl Wells,…
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Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant
December 14, 2023
Funding to Support Career Online High School Students Richland Library is the recipient of a $26,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan. This gift marks the third round of funding…
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Richland One opens application period for magnet choice programs
December 14, 2023
Richland One is accepting applications for students to enroll in magnet choice programs for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024. Parents will be notified in…
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Leadership Series – George Bailey, Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, Inc.
December 14, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Applications for 4K Child Development in Richland Two will be available in February
December 12, 2023
Parents seeking to enroll their children in the Richland School District Two Center for Child Development should start preparing now. Applications for the Center for Child Development will be available…
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Newberry College honors largest-ever fall graduating class
December 12, 2023
“The table is set. It is time for you to take a seat at that table so that you can eat, and so that you can leave no crumbs,” said…
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Fairfield school leader named SC Secondary Principal of the Year
December 12, 2023
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Tracie Swilley the 2024 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year. Dr. Swilley is principal of Fairfield Central High…
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New hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship launching in the Pee Dee thanks to a $25,000 Power:Ed grant to Big Picture Learning
December 11, 2023Big Picture Learning (BPL), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the creation of a hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship…
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School District Five digital integration specialist honored by SC Farm Bureau
December 11, 2023
A Lexington-Richland School District Five digital integration specialist has been selected to receive the 2023 Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award from SC Farm Bureau. Heather Reitenga received the award…
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MTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni Invited to audition for Annual Talent Show
December 8, 2023
Open auditions for the MTC Showoff are set for January 23rd. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni who have a special talent could win $1000 as the “Biggest Showoff.” At open…
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Santa, Richland County EMS deliver toys to benefit Richland County CASA
December 7, 2023
Community donations will go to children in need ahead of holidays One of the area’s happiest holiday traditions continued Wednesday, as Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff delivered toys,…
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Generous donation from former professor creates Lipovsky Family Clinical Counseling Scholarship at The Citadel
December 7, 2023
A former Citadel professor is giving back to the school by establishing a scholarship for psychology students in The Citadel Graduate College. Julie Lipovsky, Ph.D., ABPP, a retired faculty member…
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Darius Starks ’16 to debut at Newberry Opera House
December 7, 2023
Darius Starks, a 2016 Newberry College graduate, has been playing saxophone since the age of 10. Nineteen years later, and seven after earning his music degree, he is coming home…
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Lexington County Council recognizes Midlands Technical College President
December 7, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was honored during the Lexington County Council’s December 6 meeting. A resolution was presented to Dr. Rhames for being “a driving…
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McCormick County 250 Project
December 5, 2023
We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 5, 2023The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur…
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New Preceptor Program for Nurse Practitioners launching in Chester County thanks to a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Upper Midlands Rural Health Network
December 5, 2023
Goal is for the pilot program to create a successful model that can be replicated in rural communities statewide The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network (UMRHN), has been awarded a…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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Cheryl Harris installed as SCSBA Region 8 Director
December 5, 2023
Cheryl Harris, chairperson of the Richland School District One (Richland One) board of commissioners, was installed as Region 8 (Richland County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA)…
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Fort Mill’s Michele Branning installed as SCSBA President
December 5, 2023
Michele Branning, a member of the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…
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State Museum completes accessibility renovation project with $200,000 lead donation from Aflac
December 5, 2023
All museum public restrooms now fully ADA accessible; Wellness and mother’s rooms added Through support from the State legislature and a $200,000 accessibility-focused capital gift from Aflac, the South Carolina…
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Midlands Technical College opens new location in Lexington
December 4, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) will partner with Lexington School District One to offer classes in Lexington to both high school and adult learners starting in January 2024. The Lexington North…
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Four midlands school leaders selected for statewide awards
November 30, 2023
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named four school leaders from the midlands as the 2024 South Carolina Middle Level Principal of the Year, the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year, the 2024 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year, and the 2024…
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Original Six Foundation receives $38,000 grant from Power:Ed to support rural youth in afterschool enrichment and career discovery
November 30, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6), has been awarded a $38,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support O6 Afterschool enrichment, STEAM development, and career discovery…
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A.C. Flora High named Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School
November 30, 2023
A.C. Flora High School has been named a National Banner Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. The school held a celebration for the achievement November 21. A.C. Flora was…
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