Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s Arts Arising Program in Full Swing
June 20, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is proud to host and produce the Arts Arising Summer Program on its campus again this year. This special…
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Allen University mourns the loss of two Alumni killed at the historic Mother Emanuel (A.M.E). church in Charleston
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Allen University has lost two Alumni during a senseless shooting at Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC last night. The youngest victim was Mr. Tywanza Sanders -2014 graduate…
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Timmer Offered Job Following Completion of BMW Scholars Program
June 18, 2015
GREER, SC – Ryan Timmer, a 2015 Tri-County Technical College Mechatronics graduate, was among the BMW Scholars offered full-time employment following a graduation ceremony held June 11 at the company’s…
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Ten manufacturing associates earn national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills
June 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ten area manufacturing associates have earned national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). In addition they earned a CNC Operator (metalworking skills) certificate through…
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Summer Meals Program Provides Free Meals
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a…
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Lexington One announces new administrators
June 18, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – At the June 16, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Brice L.S. Cockfield,…
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SafeStop App Adds Charter Schools in Charleston, SC
June 18, 2015
App Will Feature Both Student and Vehicle Tracking That Allows Parents to Know Where the Bus and Child are While on Route CHARLESTON, SC – This fall, the James Island…
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Dr. Karen Woodward announces her retirement
June 18, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees announces that Superintendent Karen C. Woodward, Ed.D., plans to retire. Board Chair Debra L. Knight reflected, “We have…
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Sylvan Learning Welcomes New Center Director
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Alison Hague joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Upstate as Center Director of Enrollment, with a special focus on business development and marketing. Hague is responsible for…
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Students get hands-on lessons at Center for Advanced Technical Studies summer camps
June 17, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – Cassidy Gaillard never imagined she’d be doing “this” during her summer vacation. “This was fun. I like dissecting, looking through the parts of the heart …the bone,…
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Goodchild, Whisnant named Chapman Professors
June 17, 2015
Wofford updates Chapman Program in Humanities SPARTANBURG, SC – Two Wofford College professors, Dr. Karen H. Goodchild, professor and chair of art and art history, and Dr. Clayton J. Whisnant,…
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Life Cycle Engineering Wraps Up Bench2Bed Flash Drive to Support One80 Place
June 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) completed their one-week “flash drive” to gather donations in support of One80 Place, a homeless shelter and community kitchen located in downtown Charleston, SC.…
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PNC Foundation awards $50,000 to support early mathematics learning
June 17, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – The PNC Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Project BEEMS (Building Environments for Early Mathematics Success), a Clemson University program that seeks to provide child care…
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High School Gifted and Talented Art Exhibit
June 17, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – High school students from Berkeley, Hanahan, Cane Bay, Goose Creek and Stratford High Schools, as well as students from the Berkeley Center of the Arts, will…
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Wofford students participate in variety of summer internships
June 17, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Jonathan Franklin’s experiences in his first three years as a student at Wofford College – from being a Bonner Scholar to participating in internships to writing for the…
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Sylvan Learning Welcomes New Center Director
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Alison Hague joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Upstate as Center Director of Enrollment, with a special focus on business development and marketing. Hague is responsible for…
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District Five teacher, students recognized by IRS for community service
June 16, 2015
IRMO, SC – An Irmo High School teacher and her students have been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service for providing free tax help to low income residents. Carolyn Searles and…
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Michael James and Craig Melvin elected to Wofford Board of Trustees
June 16, 2015
Six re-elected to four-year terms SPARTANBURG, SC – R. Michael James, founding partner of WEDGE Capital Management in Charlotte, N.C., and a 1974 Wofford College graduate, and Craig Melvin, national…
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Stokes Honda Newest Academies of Berkeley County Gold Partner
June 16, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Stokes Honda North is the Academies of Berkeley County’s newest Gold Partner. District officials and Stokes Honda North managers signed the Academy Partnership Agreement on Monday, June…
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College of Charleston BOT Approves 2015-2016 Tuition
June 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted today to approve a tuition increase of 3.25 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year. Beginning fall semester 2015, full-time undergraduate South…
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Eight District Five students in the running for local dealership’s ‘Raise the Bar Win a Car’ giveaway
June 15, 2015
IRMO, SC – Good grades and school attendance could soon pay off for one of eight students from Lexington-Richland School District Five in the running to win a new car…
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Citadel approves budget for 2015-16 academic year
June 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel’s Board of Visitors announced today that the college’s budget, which includes the combined tuition and fees rate for the 2015-16 academic year, has been approved.…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Kicks off GoSciTech
June 15, 2015
Four weeks of STEM summer camps in Hartsville, SC COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) kicked off GoSciTech, the School’s annual, residential, summer…
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Coker College Art Program Receives National Accreditation
June 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Art Program has been granted Associate Membership by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). “NASAD accreditation is an affirmation of both…
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Williams Family Gives Study Abroad Scholarship
June 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The family of Mac Williams, associate professor of Spanish at Coker College, has endowed a study abroad scholarship in memory of his father, John McLarty Williams, Jr. “I…
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Berkeley County Schools and City of Goose Creek Land Exchange
June 15, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Collaboration and community were the topics on which Berkeley County School Deputy Superintendent, Archie Franchini, and Goose Creek Mayor, Dr. Michael Heitzler, focused when they met…
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The Savvy Musician in ACTION announces award winners Peter Ferry and Xuan capture top award at Chamber Showcase
June 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Savvy Musician in ACTION workshop wrapped up its intensive workshop week with the Arts Venture Challenge and announcement of the Chamber Showcase winners. Sixty participants from…
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Wells Fargo Supports GSSM’s iTEAMS Xtreme Camp
June 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received $10,000 from Wells Fargo in support of its iTEAMS Xtreme summer camp in Florence County. iTEAMS…
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CIU Adds Sports Management Major
June 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University is adding an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Sports Management this fall. The program will blend an academically challenging curriculum with valuable practical experience, preparing…
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Clemson University professor recognized as outstanding leader
June 11, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — A Clemson University professor who has shown the rare combination of academic and industry achievement has won an honor that goes to only the most accomplished members…
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CIU Adds Sports Management Major
June 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University is adding an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Sports Management this fall. The program will blend an academically challenging curriculum with valuable practical experience, preparing…
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Students Paint Mural for CDS
June 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Students at St. Joseph’s Catholic School (SJCS) in Greenville donated their artistic talents to help paint a mural at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Designed and…
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Duke Energy Foundation Funds Will Help Greenville Technical College Introduce Middle School Students to Computer Programming & Advanced Manufacturing
June 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Duke Energy Foundation has provided a $22,500 gift to Greenville Technical College (GTC) to introduce middle school students to computer programming and advanced manufacturing through a…
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Orthopaedic Associates Awards Scholarship to Dorman High Graduate Brandon Xavier
June 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Orthopaedic Associates, PA (OA) announced that the recipient of its Annual W. Howard Tiller, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is Brandon Xavier, a 2015 graduate of Dorman High School. Xavier…
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Millage Increase Would Enable Teacher Pay Increase
June 10, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Much like school districts in other counties in South Carolina, Berkeley County School District is trying to remove the gap between its teachers’ salaries and the compensation…
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Richland Two Announces Westwood High School Principal
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – At the Tuesday, June 9 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Dr. Cheryl Guy…
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Started in South Carolina, Growth of CS First Explodes
June 10, 2015
Google’s Computer Science program reaches 50,000+ students CHARLESTON, SC – Google has hit another computer science milestone in an education effort that started in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and quickly spread…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Career Academy Students
June 10, 2015
Full two-year tuition and books for associate degree at Trident Tech CHARLESTON, SC – Fifteen high school students have been awarded scholarships to Trident Technical College to pursue a two-year associate…
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U.S. News & World Report Names Berkeley County High Schools 2015 Best High Schools
June 8, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cross, Goose Creek and Timberland High Schools are on U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools list. The three schools were awarded bronze medals based…
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Business, accounting programs’ accreditation reaffirmed
June 8, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University’s business and accounting programs have again earned accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International, founded in 1916, is the longest-serving…
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Clean room research could revolutionize computers
June 8, 2015
Eric Johnson named ACC Distinguished Lecturer CLEMSON, SC – Dr. Eric Johnson of Clemson University put on a white “clean suit” that covered his body from head to toe,…
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Bridges to a Brighter Future Outreach Program Names New Class of Students
June 8, 2015The Bridges program has served more than 460 students in Greenville County since 1997 GREENVILLE, SC – Twenty-seven Greenville County high school students have been invited to participate in…
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Local authorities working to contain heavy rainwater
June 8, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC — Due to the heavy rains, there has been significant erosion to the pond dam on the property of Lexington County School District One’s District Office located at…
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Horry County Solid Waste Authority Celebrates Fifteen Years Of Talkin’ Trash
June 8, 2015
CONWAY, SC – The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized the 2014-2015 Talkin’ Trash Grand Finale winners with a celebration at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, SC. Kingston Elementary,…
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Trident Technical College Offers Paralegal Program Information Night
June 8, 2015Trident Technical College Offers Paralegal Program Information Session June 8, 2015… Trident Technical College will hold a Paralegal Program Information Session June 25 at 6 p.m. in Bldg. 200 /…
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Richland One to provide free meals to all students in 2015-2016
June 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, Richland One will offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save…
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SC High School Entrepreneurs Rival to Win Cash and Chance to Compete in New York City
June 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Eighteen high-school students from around South Carolina will go head to head June 17th for the 4th annual YEScarolina State Business Plan Competition presented by the Mark E. Motley Foundation.…
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2015 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced
June 8, 2015
Five Teacher Cadets awarded from across the state GREENVILLE, SC – The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original…
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2015 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced
June 8, 2015
Five Teacher Cadets awarded from across the state The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and…
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Trident Technical College Offers Paralegal Program Information Night
June 8, 2015
Trident Technical College Offers Paralegal Program Information Session June 8, 2015… Trident Technical College will hold a Paralegal Program Information Session June 25 at 6 p.m. in Bldg. 200 /…
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