Historic Columbia’s 2016 Gardening Symposium

  March 10, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia celebrates the arrival of spring with the 2016 Gardening Symposium on April 8 and 9. Following the theme “Redefining the Southern Garden: Past, Present &…

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Greenville leaders create WorkplaceYP podcast

  March 10, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Two of Greenville young professional leaders have teamed up for a national podcast aimed directly at the business world needs of their generation. WorkplaceYP aims to share…

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BCSD to host Teacher Recruitment Fair Saturday, March 12

  March 9, 2016

Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host its 15th Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Cane Bay High School (1624 State…

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Adam Smith Week

  March 9, 2016

Every spring semester the Center for Public Choice & Market Process at the College of Charleston organizes Adam Smith Week. Through a variety of events, Adam Smith Week is a way for the…

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Sedgefield Middle receives $22,800 grant

  March 8, 2016

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Sedgefield Middle School recently was awarded a $22,800 grant by the Google Data Center Fund and the Tides Foundation to expand student interest in coding, computer science…

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Heritage Tea Black History Month Project Winners Named

  March 8, 2016

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) recently held its annual Heritage Tea Program, a Multi-Cultural Committee event recognizing the talents of students in the Kershaw County School District…

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Heritage Tea Black History Month Project Winners Named

  March 8, 2016

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) recently held its annual Heritage Tea Program, a Multi-Cultural Committee event recognizing the talents of students in the Kershaw County School District…

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Richland Two Schools receive National Merit Awards

  March 7, 2016

Four Richland Two schools have received National Merit Awards from the Magnet Schools of America (MSA). North Springs Elementary received the coveted Magnet School of Excellence Award. Forest Lake Elementary,…

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Wofford College names new provost

  March 7, 2016

Dr. Michael J. Sosulski takes top academic post effective July 1 SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, associate provost at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, has been named provost at…

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Regional Education Report Finds Gaps in Educational Outcomes

  March 7, 2016

Report online at www.TriCountyCradleToCareer.org   The Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) released its Regional Education Report: Chapter Two. The report provides a comprehensive overview of educational outcomes for public…

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GES students raise $5,105 for American Heart Association

  March 3, 2016

Gilbert Elementary School students raised $5,105 for the American Heart Association as part of the Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser.   Over a two-week period in February, GES students spent…

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MUSC names Dr. Kathleen Brady vice president for research

  March 3, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – Kathleen T. Brady, M.D., Ph.D., has been named vice president for research at the Medical University of South Carolina. This position oversees the Office of Research and…

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House of Blues Music Forward Foundation

  March 2, 2016

Destiny Rambert-Smalls and Jonathan McEachin enjoyed a fun night at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach where they received their instruments, and were treated to VIP seats at a…

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ACT to create center to support Workforce Advancement

  March 1, 2016

ACT announced plans to create the ACT Center for Workforce Advancement to better support workforce and career readiness at the national level. The center will support large-scale workforce and career…

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GTCHS raises $5560 for Julie Valentine Center

  February 29, 2016

The Greenville Tech Charter High School student body raised $5560 for the Julie Valentine Center, this year’s Spirit Week charity. Center Director Shauna Galloway-Williams accepted the check from the students.…

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Citadel Foundation executive earns doctoral degree

  February 29, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel Foundation proudly announces that Chief Executive Officer John P. (Jay) Dowd III, has earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Educational Administration, with a…

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John de la Howe School Sees Change on the Horizon

  February 26, 2016

  By Temple Ligon   The State of South Carolina runs a school, something of an orphanage, in McCormick called the John de la Howe School. The school’s property and its…

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Richland Two Schools earn Palmetto Gold/Silver Awards

  February 25, 2016

This week the South Carolina Department of Education released the winners of the Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for 2014–2015. The Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards program recognizes schools for…

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BCSD School Board received FY 2016-2017 budget update

  February 24, 2016

Berkeley County School Board members received the FY 2016-2017 Budget Update presentation at their meeting Tuesday evening, February 23. The update, presented by Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Chief Financial…

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BCSD Schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver State Recognition

  February 24, 2016

Twenty Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools have been recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award recipients for the 2014-2015 school year. The S.C. Department of Education identified 589 schools…

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Richland One Superintendent to host a live Twitter chat

  February 24, 2016

Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon will host a live Twitter Chat on Thursday, March 3 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dr. Witherspoon will share information about the district and answer questions.…

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