Conservation District awards 100th Mini-Grant for environmental education
November 30, 2023
Awards will support composting, gardening, hydroponics initiatives in Richland County schools Students at four Richland County schools will receive hands-on environmental education this school year, thanks to financial support provided…
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River Bluff Men’s Soccer Head Coach, Phil Savitz, announces retirement after 44 years of coaching, including 11 years at River Bluff High School
November 30, 2023
After an illustrious 44-year career in coaching, including an unparalleled 33-year tenure as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff…
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John Maxwell Leadership Summit returns to CIU in 2024
November 29, 2023
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on Feb. 22, 2024 for his seventh Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place…
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Angie Aparo joins forces with USC School of Music Dean Tayloe Harding for Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser
November 29, 2023
Renowned singer/songwriter Angie Aparo, recognized for his multi-platinum successes, is set to headline the upcoming Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser, a musical celebration organized by the University of South Carolina School of…
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Two Richland Two Principals named the best in South Carolina
November 29, 2023
This is a historic week for Richland School District Two. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of…
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Midlands Technical College Golf Classic sets record
November 28, 2023
The Midlands Technical College Foundation hosted its annual Golf Classic on November 6 and shattered another record for the amount raised. This year’s $100,000 in donations exceed the $75,000 and…
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Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
November 28, 2023
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…
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SC Educator Supply and Demand Report released: Concerns rise over increasing teacher vacancies
November 28, 2023The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…
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Dawn Staley, Coach and Olympian, to receive 2023 Global Vision Award
November 20, 2023
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced Coach Dawn Staley as the 2023 Global Vision Award recipient. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and head coach of women’s…
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Tech Wednesdays (Tecnologia Miercoles) is Back!
November 19, 2023
Tech Wednesday is Back! Need help understanding your digital device? Tech Wednesdays (Tecnologia Miercoles) is here to help. Jayson Santana at the Clinton Library, and Robert Peake, in Laurens will…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
November 16, 2023
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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Call for submissions for 2024 Kids in Print
November 16, 2023
29th Edition of Richland Library’s Literary Magazine Spotlights Work of Local Youth Are you a young creative who likes to write or draw? Get published! Richland Library is accepting submissions to…
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South Carolina Department of Education and community partners to unveil 2024 African American History Calendar
November 16, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education and its esteemed community partners will unveil the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar in a special celebration on November 27 at the…
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Laurens Libraries End November With Exciting Events
November 15, 2023
The Laurens County Public Libraries offer events for the whole family the last week of November. The Laurens Main Library hosts a Lego® free build for children 6-10 on Monday,…
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Columbia College hosts Columbia Fire Department
November 14, 2023
On November 8 and 9, 2023, Columbia College hosted the Columbia Fire Department for their semi-annual Search and Rescue Training. Earlier this year, Columbia College announced several capital projects, including…
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USC School of Music faculty member wins InnoVision Award for Education and Technology
November 14, 2023
Notey, the leading AI-based music education company, was awarded the InnoVision Education award this week, just two months after it launched its application in the Apple store. Notey was selected…
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USC School of Law named the Joseph F. Rice School of Law
November 14, 2023
The University of South Carolina’s School of Law has a new name thanks to the generosity and vision of well-known alumnus and longtime benefactor, plaintiffs’ trial lawyer Joe Rice. The…
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GSSM and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium win prestigious NCSSS Innovative Partnership Award
November 14, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) was awarded the Innovative Partnership Award at the National Consortium for Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) Professional Conference in Phoenix, Arizona…
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Virtual Exchange with International University of Sarajevo and Columbia College
November 9, 2023
During the Fall 2023 semester, Columbia College’s COMM 200 course (Communication Today) hosted a virtual exchange program with the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The IUS…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
November 9, 2023
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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CIU nursing program receives important accreditation
November 8, 2023It’s a big step for the Columbia International University nursing program. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has granted initial accreditation to CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)…
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SC Legal: Overcoming a Criminal Record
November 7, 2023
South Carolina Legal will be at the Laurens Library November 16 at 5 pm to discuss “Overcoming a Criminal Record.” Get in-person advice on how to advocate for fair chances…
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Columbia College Hosts TEDx Event on campus
November 7, 2023
On Friday, November 3, Columbia College welcomed 11 guest speakers, as well as emcee Shawn Stewart Camps, to Spears Concert Hall to share TEDx talks emphasizing the importance of “Staying…
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USC stays among top U.S. college for veterans and military service members
November 7, 2023
The Military Times has ranked the University of South Carolina as the nation’s No. 9 “Best for Vets Colleges 2023,” making USC the top-ranked school in South Carolina. The ranking, which covers…
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Hilton awarded Order of the Palmetto
November 6, 2023
Bill Hilton Jr., Newberry College class of 1970, received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for his contributions to science, nature and education. Gov. Henry McMaster presented him with the Order…
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Willis Cantey elected chair of SCICU Board of Trustees
October 31, 2023
Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted…
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School District Five receives $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education
October 31, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as Educator of the Month
October 30, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Georgetown County School District’s Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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PSTA Statement on school financial dashboard
October 26, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association released the school financial dashboard developed by the state’s Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Increased transparency for education funding has been a key element of…
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Stanley set to lead Lexington One’s new South Lake Elementary School
October 26, 2023
At the October 24 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Jennifer A. Stanley as the principal of the district’s newest elementary…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $170,000 for SC students
October 25, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $170,000 to support South Carolina students in rural and underserved public school districts during the 5th Annual O6 Sporting Clays Tournament on October…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Launch of Education Funding Dashboard
October 25, 2023
Education Dashboard Provides Public Easy Access to School Districts Budgets, Increasing Transparency and Accountability Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) and…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, recognizes Dr. Forest Mahan, Aiken Technical College President as 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year
October 24, 2023
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year The South Carolina Association of Technical Colleges is thrilled to announce the recognition of Dr. Forest…
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Young elected chair of Newberry College Board of Trustees
October 24, 2023
Newberry College has announced that Dr. Lenna Corley Young, class of 1977, has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees. She becomes the first woman to lead the governing…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for 2024-2025
October 24, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and summer programs.…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Doug Quackenbush receives prestigious A4LE award
October 23, 2023
Doug Quackenbush, AIA LEED AP, architect and founder of Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a professional organization…
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USC College of Pharmacy wins national business plan competition
October 23, 2023The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy has won the 20th annual Good Neighbor Pharmacy National Community Pharmacists Association Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition. The team of Jacob King,…
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South Carolina health programs launch 5210 SC campaign
October 23, 2023
The new statewide campaign is designed to encourage children to level-up their health. The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Doug Quackenbush Receives Prestigious A4LE Award
October 20, 2023
Doug Quackenbush, AIA LEED AP, architect and founder of Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a professional organization…
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Denmark Technical College expands Nuclear Fundamentals program
October 19, 2023
DTC Nuclear Fundamentals fall cohort Denmark Technical College kicked off the fall cohort of their new Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate program. This program, which provides an “earn while you learn” apprenticeship…
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Southern Exposure New Music Series presents Wet Ink Ensemble
October 18, 2023
The Southern Exposure New Music Series at the University of South Carolina’s 22nd season, “Friends and Family,” continues with an evening featuring Wet Ink Ensemble, an acclaimed octet of composer-performers…
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Stanley & Tashia Myers Foundation launched honoring late attorney
October 17, 2023
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) Partner, Stanley Myers, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on September 27, 2023. Together with the Myers family, the Moore Bradley Myers law firm, announces the launch…
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SCDOR named 2023 PEBA Partners Award overall award winner
October 17, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has been named the 2023 overall winner of the PEBA Partners Award, an honor bestowed by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority…
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Voorhees EPI Center receives $26.7 million U.S. Department of Education grant to improve student achievement through teacher effectiveness
October 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Voorhees Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) a new Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive Program grant to…
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SC Afterschool Alliance hosts 500+ students at first SC STEM Extravaganza in Columbia’s Segra Park
October 17, 2023South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) welcomed nearly 600 students and 11 afterschool programs from across the state to Segra Park on Thursday, Oct. 12 for the first SC STEM…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 17, 2023
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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Voorhees awarded $26 million grant From U.S. Department of Education
October 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Voorhees Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) a new Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive Program grant to…
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Voorhees University to become twelfth member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
October 12, 2023
Voorhees University announced its official membership in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC), effective July 1, 2024. The unanimous approval by the GCAC Council of Presidents marks a historic moment…
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Richland One to hold Fall Teacher Job Fair November 11
October 12, 2023
If you’re a new teacher or an experienced teacher looking for a new start, now is the time to join the Richland One team. Richland One’s Fall Teacher Job Fair…
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Richland Library celebrates Filipino Heritage Month
October 10, 2023
Visit the featured art exhibition and more! Join Richland Library for an opening reception of its newest art exhibition, Weaving Communities and Cultures Through Cloth, Friday, October 6 from 6:30 – 8:30…
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