Furman University to hold Spring Commencement on May 7

  April 28, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – W. Randy Eaddy, a 1976 Furman University graduate and longtime member of the university’s Board of Trustees, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its graduation…

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UofSC sweeps governor’s science awards

  April 28, 2016

University of South Carolina researchers took home four prizes at Monday’s 2016 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Science, a clean sweep for Carolina in all categories. The prizes, presented by…

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Dr. Hector E. Flores Begins Role as GSSM’s New President

  April 28, 2016

Hartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that its newest and third president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores,…

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Dr. Hector E. Flores Begins Role as GSSM’s New President

  April 28, 2016

Hartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that its newest and third president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores,…

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David H. Wilkins to address Tri-County’s spring graduates

  April 26, 2016

David H. Wilkins, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada (2005-2009) and longtime Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1994-2005),  will deliver Tri-County Technical College’s spring commencement address. The ceremony…

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Five Wofford students receive SCICU research grants

  April 25, 2016

Five Wofford College students have received funding through the Student/Faculty Research Program of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Inc. (SCICU) for 2016. Of the more than 50 research proposals…

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Cone Elected to Bob Jones University Board of Trustees

  April 25, 2016

Ed Cone was recently elected as a member of the Board of Trustees of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. The 25-member board is the governing board of the…

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Shared Worlds brings bestselling writers to Wofford

  April 25, 2016

Shared Worlds, a science fiction/fantasy teen writing summer camp hosted by Wofford College, has received a fifth supporting grant from Amazon.com and has named author Julia Elliott as its Amazon.com…

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Sen. Karl Allen recognized by Greenville Technical College

  April 25, 2016

South Carolina Senator Karl Allen was recently recognized by Greenville Technical College (GTC) as a champion of second chances for his many efforts to provide opportunities for the poor, the…

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GSSM Named Top-Performing U.S. School by The Washington Post

  April 25, 2016

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has been named one of “America’s Top-Performing Schools with Elite Students” by The Washington Post. GSSM was the only South Carolina…

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GSSM Named Top-Performing U.S. School by The Washington Post

  April 25, 2016

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has been named one of “America’s Top-Performing Schools with Elite Students” by The Washington Post. GSSM was the only South Carolina…

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Richland One teacher named State Teacher of the Year

  April 22, 2016

It is with extreme pleasure and unabashed pride that Richland One congratulates Hand Middle School math teacher Jennifer Wise as South Carolina’s 2016-2017 State Teacher of the Year.  The announcement…

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University of South Carolina student named Truman Scholar

  April 21, 2016

University of South Carolina junior Jory Fleming of Columbia has been selected as a 2016 Truman Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships that recognizes students for superior academic…

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Wofford alumnus James Scott named Pulitzer Prize finalist

  April 20, 2016

James Scott’s cellphone dinged numerous times Monday afternoon while he was helping his daughter with her homework. When he finally took notice, he was stunned to see 40 emails, many of them…

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CSU Class of 2016 graduates May 7

  April 20, 2016

Charleston Southern University will confer approximately 650 degrees Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m.at the North Charleston Coliseum. Carolyn D. Hunter, president of C & A Unlimited, Inc., and owner…

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Blythewood Middle School teacher receives national attention

  April 19, 2016

Blythewood Middle school English Language Arts/Social Studies teacher  Mrs. Tristan Richardson has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to…

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Wofford alumnus James Scott named Pulitzer finalist

  April 19, 2016

Author of acclaimed ‘Target Tokyo’   James Scott’s cellphone dinged numerous times Monday afternoon while he was helping his daughter with her homework. When he finally took notice, he was…

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Dr. Julie Hartman receives Child Abuse Prevention Grant

  April 18, 2016

Dr. Julie Hartman, teacher education professor and program coordinator for early care and development and early childhood education programs at Bob Jones University, recently received a grant awarded by the…

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Furman Mathematics Professor Hutson wins SCICU Teaching Award

  April 18, 2016

Dr. Kevin Hutson, Professor of Mathematics at Furman University, has been awarded a 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually…

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Columbia College Koalas win AAC Lacrosse Tournament Championship

  April 18, 2016

Stellar goalkeeping from senior Natalie Dubas and four goals from junior Kendra Blackstock lifted second-seeded Columbia to the 2016 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women’s Lacrosse Tournament championship, defeating top-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan 8-5 on Saturday,…

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Lewis receives 2016 Outstanding Young Alumni Award

  April 18, 2016

Kenneth P. Lewis, Coker College class of 2001, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Coker College Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This prestigious award is given annually by the…

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BCSD names Sharon Blackwood 2016 Teacher of the Year

  April 18, 2016

Berkeley County School District named Sedgefield Intermediate’s Sharon Blackwood as the 2016 Teacher of the Year Friday, April 15. BCSD honored Blackwood, a third-grade teacher, and 41 school-level Teachers of…

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SCSBA statement regarding Superintendent Bennett

  April 18, 2016

The following is a statement by Scott Price, Executive Director of the South Carolina School Boards Association, concerning the death of Newberry County School District Superintendent Bennie Bennett: “The South…

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