New Wideman/Davis Dance Work seeks to encourage dialogue about the legacy of Confederate Symbolism
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wideman/Davis Dance, the UofSC Dance Program’s resident professional dance company, will present their original evening-length work, Ruptured Silence: Racist Symbolism and Signs, December 1-4 at Drayton Hall…
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Cane Bay Middle partners with STEM Visions for student career fair
November 18, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay Middle School (CBM) and STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) Visions are collaborating to host the region’s first career fair for students that combines…
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Tri-County, Columbia College Presidents sign Associate’s to Bachelor’s Degree program agreement
November 18, 2015PENDLETON,SC – Officials from Tri-County Technical College and Columbia College officially signed a formal agreement (November 18) that will enable Tri-County graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree through Columbia College…
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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year
November 18, 2015The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…
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Furman develops online learning module for sustainability science and full cost analysis
November 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC—In keeping with its mission “to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching in support of sustainability on campus and in the greater community,” the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability…
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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School
November 18, 2015Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…
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Startup winners take home nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – After a three-month, three-round competition culminating with a live-pitch event, the winners of The Proving Ground – the University of South Carolina’s popular startup competition – were…
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Anthony Dixon named Principal of Philip Simmons Middle School
November 17, 2015Anthony Dixon has been named the new principal of Philip Simmons Middle School located in Cainhoy Plantation in Cainhoy, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at…
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Recognize an Unsung Hero
November 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Do you know someone who would never call attention to accomplishments and deserves recognition? Greenville Technical College is “Calling and Heroes,” and needs your help in identifying…
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Charleston Law offers admissions for students to start school in January
November 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law today announces applications are now being accepted for spring 2016 semester enrollment. School officials said they are excited about the new application…
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CCSD Gifted and Talented Learning Specialist to be recognized by National Organization
November 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – On Friday, November 13, 3015, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) will present Denise Zacherl, a Gifted and Talented Curriculum and Development Learning Specialist for the…
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CCSD Gifted and Talented Learning Specialist to be recognized by National Organization
November 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – On Friday, November 13, 3015, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) will present Denise Zacherl, a Gifted and Talented Curriculum and Development Learning Specialist for the…
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NIH invests $626,000 in Converse College biomedical research program
November 12, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $626,000 to Converse College in support of biomedical science research and student training. Converse will use the funds…
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Gift will create an aging institute at UofSC’s Arnold School of Public Health
November 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health will create a new institute focusing on how to age well from cradle to grave by addressing…
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Michelin supports advanced manufacturing education with $100,000 gift to Greenville Tech Foundation
November 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A $100,000 donation by Michelin North America will be used for scholarships and equipment in advanced manufacturing programs at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Manufacturing in Greenville County…
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Gamecock finalists to pitch startup ideas for nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground Nov. 17
November 12, 2015Several teams of young entrepreneurs will pitch their startup ideas to business leaders in the final round of The Proving Ground competition Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the University of South…
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‘Flood to future’ focus of 35th Annual Economic Outlook Conference
November 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – What does the 2016 economy portend for South Carolina, a state recovering from historic flooding, preparing for first-in- the-south presidential primaries and grappling with a future where…
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Record launches for SafeStop – Leading school bus tracking app adding vehicles in five states this month
November 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – SafeStop, the original mobile app that connects parents and school officials to the vehicles transporting their students, has announced an additional 250 school vehicles in five states are launching service in…
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Arts charter school to open in Columbia
November 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A committee of arts professionals, educators, parents and community members is planning to open an arts charter school in Columbia. The Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) will have a focus on the visual arts,…
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Interest in Charters Expanding to Meet Student Needs
November 11, 2015Public Charter Schools Celebrate 15th Annual Charter School Conference as Charter School Enrollment Nears 10% in Some SC Communities and New School Planning Groups Reach Record Numbers COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly…
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Furman President Elizabeth Davis to speak on “What Really Matters” Nov. 17
November 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University president Elizabeth Davis will speak on “What Really Matters?” Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Furman’s Daniel Chapel. Her talk, which is free and…
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ECPI University earns #1 National Ranking as Best for Vets
November 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been ranked number one once again by Military Times in its annual Best for Vets survey. This marks the…
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Spartanburg Community College Foundation receives fundraising recognition from CASE
November 10, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Community College Foundation was recently recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as one of the top 25 community colleges in…
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USC names new dean of College of Engineering and Computing
November 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A distinguished engineering researcher with experience in forming industry partnerships has been hired to lead the University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing. Hossein Haj-Hariri, an…
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Floodwater rescue efforts by Charleston Animal Society
November 9, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –Marion County Animal Shelter is flooded again with more rain on the way for the remainder of the week. Charleston Animal Society deployed a team to the Marion…
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BCSD attains District Accreditation by AdvancED
November 9, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) hosted an AdvancED External Review Team from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The External Review Team found…
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The Boeing Company to be sponsor of City Year’s afterschool school program
November 7, 2015Students Attending Three Local Elementary Schools Will Benefit COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused, national organization that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public…
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Science & Math Governor’s School’s virtual engineering program expands with new program administrator
November 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed its newest employee, Gary Gabel. Gabel joins GSSM as a Program Administrator for Accelerate, GSSM’s innovative…
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Science & Math Governor’s School’s virtual engineering program expands with new program administrator
November 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed its newest employee, Gary Gabel. Gabel joins GSSM as a Program Administrator for Accelerate, GSSM’s innovative…
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Duke endowment awards Furman University $22.3 million to support student scholarships
November 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University has received a $22.3 million grant from The Duke Endowment to strengthen and support one of the University’s premier merit scholarship programs. The grant includes…
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PHS inducts Brown, McCrarey and Moore into Hall of Fame
November 5, 2015PELION, SC — Pelion High School recently inducted Rhett Brown, Ed.D., Kevin McCrarey and James Moore into the school’s Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees represent the highest level…
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Planned Gift to establish Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
November 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A long-time supporter of the work done at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has committed to a planned gift valued at $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship fund.…
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Veterinary Technology adoption day is November 19
November 4, 2015PENDLETON,SC – Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day Thursday, November 19, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. The…
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Clemson partners with southern universities in National Science Foundation Big Data Hubs program
November 4, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Recent advances in technology have created mountains of data that can be collected, sorted and mined to address complex issues facing society. This data deluge — called “Big Data”…
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Citizens urged to report flood-exposed archaeological and paleontological sites
November 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The recent historic flooding in South Carolina may have exposed archaeological and paleontological sites. The South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) at the University of…
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Two CCSD schools get $25,000 infusion to support programs
November 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to the generous support of the InterTech Group and Anita Zucker, two Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools will each get a $25,000 boost to specific…
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Two CCSD schools get $25,000 infusion to support programs
November 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to the generous support of the InterTech Group and Anita Zucker, two Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools will each get a $25,000 boost to specific…
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Greenville Technical College students and faculty capture awards at SCADE Conference
November 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) students and faculty captured top awards at the South Carolina Association for Developmental Education (SCADE) Conference held October 16 in Columbia, SC. The…
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Cara Hamilton is Tri-County’s Vice President for Business Affairs
November 3, 2015PENDLETON,SC – Cara Hamilton is Tri-County Technical College’s new vice president for business affairs. Hamilton, who has been serving in this role in an interim capacity for the past several…
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Secretary of Commerce Hitt says Tri-County is critical member of state’s team
November 3, 2015PENDLETON, SC – There is nothing more important to South Carolina than preparing young people to go into the workforce, Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt said, crediting Tri-County Technical College’s…
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Cainhoy Elementary/Middle awarded Chromebooks
November 2, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School (CEMS) was awarded 70 Dell Chromebooks by the Daniel Island Community Fund and Nucor Steel. CEMS Principal, Anthony Dixon, said, “We are excited…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope
November 2, 2015SOUTH CAROLINA – Today, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food…
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Tonya Jones receives 2015 F.M. Rogers Student Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
November 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Tonya Jones, a student in the Marketing program at Greenville Technical College, has been named the winner of the 2015 F.M. Rogers Student Leadership Award. The award…
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Governor appoints new Commissioner to Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – A Spartanburg County community leader – Mrs. Tracey G. Hill – has been appointed to serve a four-year term Spartanburg County Commission for Technical & Community Education,…
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Richland One Educator wins state Arts Administrator of the Year Award
November 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Marisa Vickers, former principal of Hand Middle School in Richland One, has been named the 2015 Arts Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Alliance for…
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Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…
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Presidential candidate Ben Carson to speak Dec. 2 at Wofford
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Wofford College as part of the Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum series. The event…
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SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…
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Clemson Walmart pharmacist says Tri-County education set her up for success
November 2, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Initially, Claire Reid Pearson planned to enroll at Tri-County Technical College for just one year, taking core general education courses before transferring to a nearby university. She quickly…
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Blythewood High hosts Flames of Hope Virtual 5K Run
November 2, 2015BLYTHEWOOD, SC – Blythewood transition students in Mr. Josh Fulmer and Mr. Dennis Ely’s classes have organized the Flames of Hope Virtual 5K run to be held in the month…
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