Doris Glymph Greene to receive Doctor of Humane Letters
May 10, 2024
Ecumenical University announced the presentation of the Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa to Doris Glymph Greene at its 28th Annual Convocation on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM…
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Ecumenical University appoints James L. Felder as its third president
May 10, 2024
The Board of Trustees of Ecumenical University announced the appointment of James L. Felder as its third president. Bishop Redfern II, founder of Ecumenical Church and University, officially announced, heralding…
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Ecumenical University
May 9, 2024
Ecumenical University is a Christian academic community in the tradition of evangelical institutions of higher education. As such, Ecumenical continues the philosophy of education that first gave rise to the…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 8, 2024
Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Two Richland One school nurses receive district’s first DAISY Awards
May 8, 2024
In conjunction with the observance of National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2024) and School Nurse Day (May 8, 2024), two Richland One school nurses were named recipients of the district’s…
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Dreher High counseling chairman named Midlands Region Career and Technical Education School Counselor of the Year
May 8, 2024
Dreher High School counseling chairman Kevin Kirkley has been named the 2024 Midlands Region Career and Technical Education (CTE) School Counselor of the Year by the Midlands Education and Business…
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High school students receive hands-on look at skilled energy careers
May 8, 2024
Dominion Energy, Columbia Urban League partner on diverse recruitment efforts Nearly 30 high school seniors from diverse backgrounds gathered in the Midlands for a behind-the-scenes look at skilled careers in…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as Educator of the Month
May 6, 2024
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of…
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Columbia College announces new executive leadership
May 6, 2024
President of Columbia College, Dr. John H. Dozier, announced the appointment of Mechelle English, MA ‘14 as the next Vice President of Development. Mechelle has over 25 years of vast…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024
Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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Lexington One promotes employees to executive directors
May 6, 2024
At the April 30 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jim Jett to fill the vacant executive director of operations position and…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support…
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Lexington School District Two opens new Performing Arts Center
May 1, 2024State-of-the-art facility to transform arts education for Lexington Two students and beyond Lexington School District Two proudly announces the grand opening of its new 103,400-square-foot Performing Arts Center and district…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities receives national programming accreditation
April 30, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public residential high school for the arts located in downtown Greenville, announced that it received a reaccreditation by the…
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Lexington High Student receives $40,000 Scholarship and Internship offer from Amazon
April 29, 2024
Camila Rivera de Jesús from Lexington High School has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient. She will receive up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree…
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Columbia College Spring 2024 Commencement
April 26, 2024
“You are meant to do great things, and you will do them.” Graduation Speaker Savannah King shared words of power and promise for her fellow Class of 2024 graduates. She…
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Richland One announces finalists for top employee honors
April 25, 2024
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has announced the finalists for the district’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Awards. “The finalists for these prestigious…
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Two Richland One High Schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Ranking
April 25, 2024
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 ranking. Dreher High School and…
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New Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School principal announced
April 25, 2024
A familiar face will return to Lonnie B. Nelson as principal this summer. Dr. Maranda Hayward will become the new principal effective July 1. She will replace Dr. Twanisha Garner,…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate inauguration of 20th President, Dr. Anita Gustafson
April 24, 2024
The inauguration of Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Gustafson, is being celebrated this spring with a weeklong series of events commemorating the historic occasion. Gustafson’s inauguration begins at 11…
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Carolina Teacher Induction Program receives $300,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand teacher recruitment and retention programming
April 23, 2024
The Carolina Teacher Induction Program (CarolinaTIP) has earned a $300,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand programming to South Carolina’s Pee Dee region.…
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Green named principal of Carolina Springs Middle School
April 22, 2024
At their April 16 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Patrice Green as the new principal of Carolina Springs Middle School. Green currently serves…
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I Have a Problem With That: Equality in Maternal Health
April 22, 2024
Moderated by Tacara Young, Richland Library Media Strategist On the heels of the City of Columbia’s First Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), Richland Library’s African American History and Cultural Events Committee is…
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Dr. John H. Dozier Installed as the 21st President of Columbia College
April 22, 2024
On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools for 2024-2025 school year
April 22, 2024
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to six schools in Lexington County School District One. These Innovation Grants, valued…
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Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement
April 18, 2024
Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement (ADRESE) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00311PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement (ADRESE) provides the leadership…
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Lexington One Board of Trustees selects superintendent-elect/superintendent
April 17, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees voted during the Tuesday, April 16, 2024 meeting to extend contracts to Mr. Keith Price as the superintendent-elect/superintendent of Lexington County…
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GSSM Students transform lives in Cusco, Peru through service-learning
April 17, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) proudly announces the success of its recent global learning experience in Cusco, Peru. A dedicated group of GSSM students and…
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Michelin North America, Inc., Pledges $30,000 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to Invest in District’s VEX Robotics Teams
April 17, 2024
Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina leadership recently announced its continued investment and support of the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation via a $30,000 commitment. The generous gift…
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Apply for the 2024 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship
April 16, 2024
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Sets Deadline for April 30th The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. This year, Friends…
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River Bluff High School congratulates Phil Savitz on receiving the Order of the Silver Crescent
April 12, 2024
River Bluff High School proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Phil Savitz, esteemed coach and mentor, on being awarded the prestigious Order of the Silver Crescent. This esteemed honor recognizes…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Elliot Smalley, Palmetto Excel Center
April 11, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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State Museum acquires “Matriarchs of the Lowcountry” portrait series by artist Natalie Daise
April 11, 2024
Paintings celebrate “patron saints” of Gullah cuisine with 24K gold leaf and halos of woven sweetgrass The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired the portrait series, “Matriarchs of the Lowcountry,”…
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Congressman Clyburn named Denmark Tech Commencement Speaker
April 10, 2024
Denmark Technical College has announced the Honorable James E. Clyburn, as the 2024 commencement speaker. The annual ceremony takes place on the Denmark Technical College campus at 10:00 a.m. on April…
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Two Richland One educators named University of South Carolina’s Champions of Education
April 10, 2024
Two Richland One educators were named 2024 Champions of Education by the University of South Carolina’s College of Education. Both were honored during the university’s Champions of Education Gala March…
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Richland One to host annual Jazz Festival April 12
April 10, 2024
Richland One families and community members can enjoy an evening in the park while listening to students play jazz music. The district will hold its annual Jazz Festival on Friday,…
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New Governor’s School program aims to bolster future film industry in South Carolina
April 9, 2024
Since 1999, the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities has provided talented young artists with pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, drama, music and visual arts. In August…
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Plans to honor the USC Women’s Basketball Team with a parade – April 14
April 8, 2024
City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that the City of Columbia will host a parade in honor of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team’s NCAA National Championship. The…
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Student Dance Works take the spotlight in USC Dance Student Choreography Showcase April 20-21
April 8, 2024
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program at USC will present its Student Choreography Showcase, featuring original works by dance students, April 20-21 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Showtime is 2pm daily. Admission is…
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“Painted Voices” premieres at Native American Studies Center
April 8, 2024
Discover the two-dimensional array of landscapes, abstracts, and portrait-style artwork from Catawba Nation artists DeAnn Beck and Nicole Foxx Braswell in the new “Painted Voices” exhibit, now open at USC…
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USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small Continues College Tour with Visit to South Carolina State University
April 5, 2024
The Deputy’s visit of SCSU underscores the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to Land-Grant Institutions COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited South Carolina State University (SCSU)…
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Student Freedom Initiative and Fusion Cyber offer STEM certification funding through Denmark Technical College
April 3, 2024
Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) announced a partnership with Fusion Cyber on Tuesday to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon…
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Giti Tire honors exceptional students in Chester County STEAM Competition
April 2, 2024
Contest promotes STEAM education in local schools Giti Tire, a global leader in tire manufacturing, proudly announces the winners of its esteemed STEAM Competition in Chester County, where the company’s…
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Columbia College appoints Jake Deer as first men’s basketball coach
April 1, 2024
Fall 2024 will launch the inaugural season of Columbia College Men’s Basketball, coached by Jake Deer. Jake joins Koala Athletics from a 21-year career in Collegiate Athletics, most recently at…
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Prisma Health donates ambulance to C.A. Johnson High School; Health Sciences Magnet Program introduces EMT pathway
March 28, 2024
Richland One’s health sciences magnet program at C.A. Johnson High School now has a new tool to help students become emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Prisma Health donated a decommissioned ambulance…
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The South Carolina Quantum Association: Championing Talent and Technology
March 27, 2024
The South Carolina Quantum Association (SC Quantum) officially announces a groundbreaking initiative to champion the advancement of quantum talent and technology in South Carolina through $15 million in funds appropriated…
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Student research launching to International Space Station
March 27, 2024
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has been selected as one of 37 communities to participate in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 18 that will send research work done by…
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Columbia College hosts Congressman James Clyburn and Secretary Xavier Becerra for roundtable discussion
March 27, 2024
Columbia College was proud to host Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra for a roundtable discussion as part of their…
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Historic Columbia’s Palladium Tour coming to Wales Garden on April 7
March 27, 2024
Fifth annual tour of homes explores the unique style and complex history of this downtown neighborhood Palladium, Historic Columbia’s group of diverse professionals who support the mission of the…
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