Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors
August 16, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors: Katy Handell, Brandi Snyder Keefer, Michelle White and Bridget Winston. Katherine “Katy” Handell is a…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Finalists for Inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards
August 16, 2023
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the inaugural STEM Educator of the…
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Midlands Technical College President announces retirement plans
August 15, 2023
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has announced his plans to retire as president of one of the largest technical colleges in South Carolina. Rhames has been a part of the MTC…
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SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax aims to help students learn about state taxes
August 10, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax will help middle and high school students learn the basics of South Carolina Individual Income…
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Executive Assistant
August 8, 2023
Executive Assistant University of South Carolina Upstate STA01013PO23 Spartanburg, SC Provide administrative support for the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services and admissions staff. Assists with technology and communication with prospective…
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Registration now open for inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk
August 7, 2023
Historic SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk aims to create awareness for local HBCUs while alleviating health outcomes The South Carolina HBCU Alumni Alliance is thrilled to announce the inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk…
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Riley Institute at Furman announces 2023-24 afterschool Policy Fellows
August 7, 2023
The White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand and improve afterschool and summer learning programming. The White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy…
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Midlands Technical College announces Commission Leadership
August 7, 2023
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission has elected new leadership for its governing board and installed the first MTC alumna as chair. Sandra Jackson began her two-year term as the…
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For Sibling Principals Dr. Tracy Pickett and Dr. Gregory Pickett, Being Educators is ‘What We Were Born to Do’
August 7, 2023
For the first time in recent memory, Richland One has siblings leading two district schools. Dr. Tracy Pickett is starting her eighth year as the principal at Pine Grove Elementary…
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Amazon now funding computer science education for 17 elementary schools in Lexington County School District One, impacting more than 12,000 Students
August 7, 2023
Lexington County School District One is now part of Amazon Future Engineer’s expansion to more than 500,000 elementary students nationwide Funding from Amazon Future Engineer delivers teacher professional development and curriculum from BootUp PD,…
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EV battery experts recharged by automakers’ pledge for more charging stations
August 7, 2023
To keep pace with President Biden’s 2030 zero-emissions initiative, seven major automakers—including South Carolina’s based BMW Group, have pledged $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across…
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Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College
August 4, 2023
Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…
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Less than 50 spaces left for August’s Women Confidence Builders event
August 4, 2023
A little more than two scores of tickets are left for South Carolina Women’s Executive Luncheon, and if that wasn’t enough to get you to buy a ticket, all attendees…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes four new trustees
August 4, 2023
The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) welcomed four new board of trustees members during its last meeting – Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle. All four…
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Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors
August 4, 2023
Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…
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Richland One offering Golden Activities Passes for senior citizens
August 2, 2023
Columbia residents Allen Stewart (left) and Deborah McClary Stewart (right) pick up their Golden Activities Passes. Senior citizens age 60 and older who live within the Richland One school attendance…
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USC to admit top 10% of S.C. high school class
August 1, 2023
All South Carolina students who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus…
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Historic Columbia announces August 2023 events
August 1, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for August 2023. See the full list of August events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Mission 46 aspires to transform South Carolina through scholarships
July 31, 2023Groundbreaking program intends to expand college access in all 46 South Carolina counties An ambitious initiative aims to eliminate the financial barrier to college for bright, under-resourced South Carolina students,…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 27, 2023
The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2024 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a project that can create a…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation host the 2023 Summer Book Sale
July 27, 2023
Shop Thousands of Books and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2023 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library…
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More students to receive free meals this school year
July 27, 2023
Students at 25 schools and centers in Richland School District Two will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year and families will not have to fill…
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Back to school survey: 44% of teens “likely” to use AI to do their schoolwork for them this school year
July 27, 2023
Research by Junior Achievement Shows 60% of Teens Consider the Use of AI to Do Their Schoolwork for Them as “Cheating” A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement…
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USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs celebrate 10K visitors
July 27, 2023
The USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Lab Network has reached a significant milestone. To date, the eight established iCarolina Learning Labs have served over 10,000 visitors across South Carolina. The…
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Five ways to spend unused 529 plan funds
July 26, 2023
Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education for a child. Imagine that you have been saving for your child’s college education since she was a…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency publishes new insights piece: Hi Ed Marketing: Navigating a Changing Landscape
July 26, 2023
Cyberwoven, a leading brand, web, and marketing agency located in the heart of South Carolina, sat down with the firm’s Director of Strategy, Dan Hoover, to discuss the evolving higher…
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SC Teachers Visit SC Ports Wando Welch Terminal
July 26, 2023
Strategic Development Group was proud to sponsor a trip for South Caroline educators to the South Carolina Ports Authority on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The trip was hosted by the…
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Newberry College to partner with new YMCA childcare center
July 25, 2023
Affordable, high-quality childcare centers are in high demand in South Carolina. With the Newberry YMCA planning to build a new center in the next year, Newberry College teacher education students…
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GSSM receives $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies to provide scholarships for summer programs
July 25, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced it has received a $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies. This gift will support scholarships for students across the…
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Lakelands Young Republicans Unite District 55 Community for an Informative School Board Forum
July 22, 2023
The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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Former teacher to serve as Original Six Foundation’s first program coordinator
July 20, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides afterschool and literacy programs for vulnerable students in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina, has named Cameron Gentry program coordinator.…
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Denmark Technical College welcomes James Hill Jr. as athletic director and head women’s basketball coach
July 18, 2023
Former Virginia State University women’s head basketball coach, James Hill Jr., has been selected as the next athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Denmark Technical College. Hill spent 16…
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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Awards latest recipient
July 11, 2023
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced the recipient of its Fall 2023 scholarship, Audrey Smallwood. This scholarship— in honor of the late Ted Rollins and his wife, Holly—is…
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Acclaimed documentary gets Columbia screening to bring attention to reading disparities in SC
July 10, 2023
The ability for a child to read by the fourth grade is not disputed as a critical element for success in life. In South Carolina, however, reading scores for the…
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Strehl appointed dean of arts, humanities & social sciences
July 5, 2023
Newberry College has appointed Dr. Wiebke Strehl to serve as dean of arts, humanities & social sciences. Strehl comes to Newberry from Penn State Brandywine, where she has served as…
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The Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2I2) gets its first patent
July 5, 2023The Richland School District Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Student Innovation Center was created to give students a place to explore and enhance their critical thinking, problem solving and innovation…
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Midlands Technical College Building Construction team places second in nation
July 3, 2023Midlands Technical College’s Building Construction team placed second in the nation during the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, TeamWorks category. Hosted at the World Congress…
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SC EMS Association receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to update and expand training programs to boost EMT pipeline across rural SC
June 28, 2023The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost education accessibility in…
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Richland Two Board announces new superintendent
June 28, 2023
The Richland Two Board of Trustees voted at its June 27 meeting to hire Dr. Kim Moore as the new superintendent of Richland School District Two. Dr. Kim Moore is the…
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All About Bulb Culture
June 27, 2023
Members of the community are invited to join the Laurens County Master Gardener Association for a presentation on bulb culture. The presentation will include helpful tips on such topics as…
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Four education leaders selected for Lifetime Achievement Award
June 27, 2023
Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Bobby Cunningham,…
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Render named new Lexington One special education director
June 27, 2023
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Elizabeth J. Render as the district’s new special education director. Render…
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McClung appointed dean of business & communications
June 27, 2023
Newberry College has appointed Dr. Steven R. McClung to serve as dean of business & communications, beginning in July. McClung comes to Newberry from Florida A&M University, where he has…
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Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D., named 20th president of Presbyterian College
June 27, 2023
Gustafson, currently dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercer University, will begin in the role at PC on Aug. 1 The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees…
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Columbia College announces Trauma-Informed partnership with Alston Wilkes Society
June 26, 2023
In recent years, Columbia College has established itself as a national leader in Trauma-Informed Education and Practices. The Division of Education offers a Master of Education in Trauma-Informed Education as…
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Newberry College partners with Metz Culinary Management
June 26, 2023
Newberry College has announced a new partnership with Metz Culinary Management, which will transform the campus dining experience beginning this fall. The new partnership will bring greater choice and healthy…
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Morris named Lexington One human resources director
June 22, 2023
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Brian R. Morris as the district’s new human resources director. Morris…
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Lexington District One names new procurement director
June 22, 2023
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Elizabeth C. Marsh as the district’s new procurement director. Marsh currently…
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Newberry College to grow math educators through grant
June 22, 2023
Newberry College has received a grant from the South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics to relieve the state’s shortage of math teachers, starting with current K-12 students. With the…
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Lexington One reaches settlement with S.C. Freedom Caucus
June 21, 2023
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, a Stipulation of Dismissal was filed in the civil action between the Lexington County School District One and the S.C. Freedom Caucus, as a settlement…
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