Extension Workshops to Assist With Funding for Farmers Markets
April 1, 2015
Clemson Extension will offer grant-writing workshops to help eligible communities, organizations and businesses seek grants for programs that promote local food. The workshops are designed to help potential applicants understand,…
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Clemson’s 4-H program tackling childhood obesity
April 1, 2015KERSHAW COUNTY, SC — Some food for thought: In the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents. More than a third of our…
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Clemson’s Edisto Center Expands Precision-ag Program
April 1, 2015BLACKVILLE, SC — Clemson University’s Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville has hired a precision-agriculture specialist to help farmers apply the latest technological advancements. Hollens Free is the latest…
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S.C. Dairy Hall of Fame Inducts Sudduth, Dorn
April 1, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Retired Clemson University Extension agent Terry Sudduth and long-time Edgefield County farmer James Dorn Jr. have been named to the S.C. Dairy Hall of Fame. The Dairy Hall…
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Lexington One names Billue District Teacher of the Year
April 1, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One proudly named Sheryn D. Billue its newest District Teacher of the Year at its annual Teacher of the Year Celebration honoring outstanding…
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Greenville Chamber partners with Furman University’s Career Advancement Program
April 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber has partnered with Furman University to identify mentors for its Career Advancement Program (FUCAP). FUCAP exists to help students strengthen their professional skills through interaction…
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Dr. Connie Ledoux Book named provost and dean of The Citadel
March 31, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – A respected senior leader from Elon University will become provost and dean of The Citadel early this summer. The Military College of South Carolina announced today that…
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Pilgrim receives grant to host National Science Founation Research Experience
March 31, 2015National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site Receives Funding Now Accepting Student Applications SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Melissa Pilgrim, associate professor of biology at the University of South Carolina Upstate, and…
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Dr. Connie Ledoux Book named provost and dean of The Citadel
March 31, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – A respected senior leader from Elon University will become provost and dean of The Citadel early this summer. The Military College of South Carolina announced today that…
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Furman University Professor John Wheeler Governor’s Award Receives for Excellence in Scientific Research
March 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. John Wheeler, professor of chemistry and Director of Integrative Research in the Sciences at Furman University, has received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research…
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Clemson University’s Real Estate Development Program Hosted 2015 Charles Fraser Lecture Series
March 30, 2015
Lecture Featured David Rawle, Founder and Chairman of Rawle Murdy GREENVILLE, SC – Clemson University’s Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program hosted the 2015 Charles Fraser Lecture Series on…
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USC Moore School announces 2015 Distinguished Award Winners
March 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will honor the 2015 Distinguished Award Winners at its 31stannual Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April…
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Lower Richland High School Coach Inducted into SC Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame
March 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Coming in second best at anything has never been good enough for Lower Richland High School girls basketball coach Debbie Stroman. She has an impressive record any coach…
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Carolina Prep hosts annual art show fundraiser
March 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School hosted its annual student art show on Thursday, March 26 2015. The art show is an annual Carolina Prep fundraiser. Each year, the…
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Carolina Prep hosts annual art show fundraiser
March 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School hosted its annual student art show on Thursday, March 26 2015. The art show is an annual Carolina Prep fundraiser. Each year, the…
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Midlands Technical College Names Local Judge as its 2015 Distinguished Alumni
March 26, 2015Honorable Tomothy C. Edmond and college donors recognized at MTC Celebration of Philanthropy COLUMBIA, SC – The Honorable Judge Tomothy C. Edmond, Class of 2004, became the Midlands Technical…
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District Five names new chief human resources officer
March 26, 2015
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dr. Allison Jacques as its next chief human resources officer. Jacques is currently serving as an assistant dean for the University…
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Experts warn of looming threats to water and energy security
March 26, 2015
Presentation on ‘water-energy nexus’ free at Clemson University CLEMSON, SC – Looming threats to water and energy security will come into focus Thursday when one of the nation’s leading experts…
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PHS’s Freeman announces retirement
March 25, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Ben Freeman, athletic director and head football and strength coach for Pelion High, plans to retire effective…
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District Five announces Teacher of the Year finalists
March 25, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Christopher Craft, a technology teacher at CrossRoads Middle School;…
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Ten At The Top Forum on Transportation and Infrastructure to Feature Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
March 25, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) will focus the first Our Upstate Vision Forum of 2015 on the topic of Transportation and Infrastructure. The April 9th forum will…
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Berkeley County Schools’ New Credit Ratings Could Save Taxpayers Millions
March 24, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District potentially will save taxpayers millions of dollars as a result of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services upgrading the district’s credit ratings. The better…
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Berkeley County Region Athletic Directors of the Year
March 24, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Three Berkeley County School District Athletic Directors were named Athletic Director of the Year for their regions. Tim McDowell, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Cane Bay…
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Student named outstanding senior by S.C. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
March 23, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — For Michelle Butler, a Clemson University senior majoring in food science, life is about making healthy choices. She has chosen her major and future career as a…
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Arbor Day Foundation Honors Furman University With 2014 Tree Campus USA® Recognition
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Furman University as a 2014 Tree Campus USA® for its dedication to effective urban forest management. Furman has earned the honor…
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Project Lead The Way and Stem Premier Announce Partnership to Connect STEM Students to Careers
March 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – STEM Premier and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced a significant partnership Monday that will cultivate the future generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students…
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Business Manager Palmer Ball receives national award for contributions to independent school business field
March 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Day School Business Manager Palmer Ball was recently honored by the National Business Officer’s Association for her years spent supporting others in the business field. Ball, SDS…
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Larry Hunt Named BJA Secondary Principal
March 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Dan Nelson, Bob Jones Academy administrator, today announced the appointment of Larry Hunt as principal of BJA’s secondary division effective June 29. Mr. Hunt’s appointment will enable…
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Supercomputers give universities a competitive edge, researchers find
March 23, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Researchers have long believed that supercomputers give universities a competitive edge in scientific research, but now they have some hard data showing it’s true. A Clemson University…
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Wofford Environmental Studies shares 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on Restoring and Preserving Southern Ecosystems
March 22, 2015
Julie Moore, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, will be speaking in Olin Teaching Theater SPARTANBURG, SC – The Wofford College Environmental Studies Program will host the 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on…
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Water Walk March 28 Raises Funds for Potable Water Systems in Guatemala
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – For Water Walk 2015, more than 700 Furman students, faculty, staff and local residents will carry water around Furman Lake from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 28 as…
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Richland One Announces Upcoming March Events
March 22, 2015Meadowfield Elementary School: Civil Rights Video Debut March 20 11:45 a.m. Fifth-grade students will debut a 10-minute video they created of famous/infamous moments in African American history. Students were able…
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District Five elementary school librarian becomes published book author
March 22, 2015IRMO, SC – It was a lifelong dream for Laney Cobb. After spending most of her career surrounded by children’s books, the Dutch Fork Elementary School librarian now has one…
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STEMS at North Springs Elementary School named Magnet School of Distinction
March 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lead Teacher, Dr. Sally Catoe, will be honored and receive a plaque at the Magnet Schools of America’s 33rd National Conference hosted by Wake County Public…
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Spring Valley High School Art Student Wins National Award
March 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – For the 3rd year in a row, Spring Valley has a Scholastic Art Award National Medalist. Senior Jordan McCormack won a 2015 Silver Award for his digital art…
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Renowned artist Ralph Heimans unveils portrait of financier Darla Moore
March 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The latest portrait by London-based artist Ralph Heimans, best known for his official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, doesn’t reside in one…
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Two Clemson University researchers reap $1 million in funding
March 19, 2015
Sorber and Wang honored with nation’s highest award for early-career research CLEMSON, SC – Two Clemson University faculty members are receiving a grand total of $1 million in funding as…
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Clemson graduation ceremonies to move to Greenville arena in August
March 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — Clemson University will move its graduation ceremonies to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville beginning with the Aug. 7 ceremony later this year and continuing through the…
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Clemson Receives Final Approval for Littlejohn Rebuild
March 19, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson Athletics received final approval Wednesday from the South Carolina Budget and Control Board to begin renovation of Littlejohn Coliseum. The Board approved the construction project and issuance of…
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2015 Palmetto Awards presented for excellence in leadership at The Citadel: Four Citadel presidents gather to present award to Joseph Trez
March 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – They have distinguished themselves through their leadership and service to The Citadel, the community, and the state of South Carolina. Now they are among those who have…
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Greenville Technical College Library Features Diversity Endangered Exhibit
March 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Technical College Library is hosting a free exhibit that shows the effect humans have on the Earth’s ecosystems. “Diversity Endangered,” a traveling exhibit created by the Smithsonian…
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Organ in Historic Summerall Chapel undergoing complex restoration
March 18, 2015First phase now complete and debuting at service on Sunday CHARLESTON, SC – The heart of The Citadel’s historic Summerall Chapel is getting a complex makeover. The first part…
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National leaders in science, health and sport business recognized for innovation
March 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina scientists and mathematicians leading the country in their career achievements are now among those honored by The Citadel Academy of Science and Mathematics. The academy…
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Principal on State Superintendent’s Principal Advisory Council
March 18, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Ingrid Dukes, Principal of College Park Middle School, was selected to serve on State Superintendent of Education, Mollie Spearman’s, Principal Advisory Council. “I am very excited…
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Citadel Directors’ Institute to connect SC executives with national leaders
March 18, 2015Registrants being accepted for the May 1 day of networking and learning about working with boards CHARLESTON, SC − A Morgan Stanley board member, a former Delaware Supreme Court…
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Hanahan High’s Timko Elected State PTA President
March 18, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Donna Timko, registered nurse and Health Science teacher at Hanahan High School, has been elected to be the next President of the Parent Teacher Association for the…
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Rock Hill Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition
March 18, 2015YORK COUNTY, SC –The South Carolina Arts Commission announces Joshua Mugabe, a senior at York Preparatory Academy in York County, as the state champion for the Poetry Out Loud: National…
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Rock Hill Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition
March 18, 2015YORK COUNTY, SC –The South Carolina Arts Commission announces Joshua Mugabe, a senior at York Preparatory Academy in York County, as the state champion for the Poetry Out Loud: National…
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Carolina Prep student selected for national publication
March 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A fourth grade student from Carolina International Preparatory School has received national recognition for her poetry. Nine-year-old Martha Anne Miskin’s poem, “Boys” will be included in the…
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Dr. Jimmie Williamson, President, SC Technical College System
March 16, 2015
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