Coastal Community Foundation launches annual Equity Speaker Series
July 28, 2022
Coastal Community Foundation today announced the launch of its annual Equity Speaker Series, which will kick off with an inaugural event featuring Barbara Whye, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity…
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CSU names new College of Nursing dean
July 21, 2022
Officially named the dean of the College of Nursing at Charleston Southern University effective July 1, Dr. Vicki Ball said she started to see how God could use the platform to have a…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma Health
July 20, 2022
New parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote…
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Four additional CCSD graduates earn 2022 college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships
July 18, 2022Four more graduates from Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Class of 2022 earned college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) this year. They are part of…
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Kim Wilson to serve as interim principal at Wando High School
July 14, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces the appointment of Kim Wilson as interim principal at Wando High School. Wilson retired from CCSD in 2018 after 42 years in education. He…
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Wando principal selected to lead CCSD high schools as associate superintendent
July 14, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer as Associate Superintendent of High Schools. Eppelsheimer has served as principal at Wando High School, one of the largest…
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Summer SAIL and SMAART programs make successful return
July 11, 2022
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Summer SAIL (Students Actively Involved in Learning) and SMAART (Students Mastering the Academic Arts) programs were held this summer after a two-year hiatus due to…
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Angela Crosland named SCSBA Director of Communications
July 11, 2022
Angela Crosland has been named Director of Communications for the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA). Crosland is a familiar face at the SCSBA after having previously served as the…
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Kennedy named Charleston County School District Superintendent
June 28, 2022
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees voted Monday, June 28, 2022, to make Donald R. Kennedy, Sr. the Superintendent of Schools until a permanent replacement is found.…
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Wando picks Craft as head basketball coach for boys’ program
June 26, 2022
Wando High School is excited to announce Calvin Craft as the new head coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team. Craft has been a member of the Wando faculty and…
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District 9 Community Meeting to discuss new elementary school
June 26, 2022
Charleston County School District staff members will present information and a possible plan of action about the new elementary school set to be built on Johns Island on Thursday, June 30,…
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The Citadel’s summer Executive Leadership Academy to offer two professional development opportunities
June 22, 2022
Limited seating available for in-person professional development sessions July For almost 200 years, The Citadel has trained and developed principled leaders for all walks of life. Now, in cooperation with…
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AMHS valedictorian will forever be an ambassador for his alma mater
June 20, 2022
Charleston, SC – It is a huge honor to be named valedictorian at any high school in Charleston County School District (CCSD) but an outstanding accomplishment when you’re the top…
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CCSD schools recognized by Project Lead The Way for 2021-2022 school year
June 20, 2022
For the fifth year in a row, multiple schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) were named Distinguished Schools by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), either as a Gateway School…
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Police Officer
June 10, 2022
Police Officer University of South Carolina Upstate STA00849PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Campus Police Officer performs the duties of a state law enforcement officer for the University of South Carolina…
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Director of Counseling Services
June 10, 2022
Director of Counseling Services University of South Carolina Upstate STA00848PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Director of Counseling Services is responsible for the administrative management and clinical oversight of the Counseling…
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Associate Director for Student Organizations and Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL)
June 10, 2022
Associate Director for Student Organizations and Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00839PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Student Organizations & Fraternity/Sorority Life…
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Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE)
June 10, 2022
Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00838PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and…
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Explore Charleston launches second year of program for minority college students
June 9, 2022
Explore Charleston welcomes the second class of its Intern Cultural Enrichment Program (ICEP), an initiative that connects underrepresented minority students, most from historically-black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with world-class internship…
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Arts Grow SC to expand, first executive director named
June 8, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education announce the expansion of Arts Grow SC as a permanent fixture in the state’s arts learning landscape. An…
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Finalists for the 2022 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project include high school students from across the state
June 8, 2022
A special screening and awards event will be hosted in Columbia on June 11 After a record number of entries and an exhaustive judging process, the 2022 South Carolina Young…
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Montessori Community wins district’s annual wellness award
June 6, 2022
Charleston, SC – The MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) in partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), celebrated schools and their wellness efforts last month. During the 2021-2022…
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James Simons Montessori interim principal named for 2022-23 school year
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Elizabeth Dillenkoffer as interim principal at James Simons Montessori School. Dillenkoffer has served as assistant principal at James Simons…
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Chicora principal appointed to position permanently
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Monica Smalls as principal at Chicora Elementary School. Smalls served as assistant principal at Chicora from 2018 to 2021 before becoming…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 6, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the third cohort of 20 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020,…
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MUSC junior researcher earns state recognition for excellence in scientific research
June 2, 2022
Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., awarded 2022 SC Governor’s Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research Gov. Henry McMaster recognized Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., for her extraordinary scientific contributions to psychiatry and…
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ElevatED4SC video podcast challenges business leaders to see education differently
May 31, 2022
The final episode of the ElevatED4SC video podcast’s first season looks at real-life solutions reflecting hope for South Carolina education through the eyes of a successful business leader. This episode…
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Tennis lessons and competitive play provided to several CCSD schools
May 25, 2022
Students at three Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools recently completed an eight-week tennis program designed in conjunction with the Lowcountry Youth Tennis Association (LYTA) to provide free tennis to…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins forces with Butterfly Network to transform patient care, health education, and medical research
May 24, 2022
Butterfly Blueprint to enable MUSC clinicians, students, and researchers to redefine how AI-powered, handheld ultrasound can be used in innovative ways to benefit patients at the point-of-care Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE:…
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Scout project benefits W.B. Goodwin
May 24, 2022
William Johnson, son of Melanie Johnson, the school librarian at W.B. Goodwin Elementary School, completed his Eagle Scout badge by building a Gaga Ball pit (similar to dodgeball) as well…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Tamie Betsill of Wando High School as Educator of the Month
May 20, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Tamie Betsill of Charleston County School District’s Wando High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Nathalie Bennett of Northwoods Middle named 2022 CCSD Teacher of the Year
May 16, 2022
Memminger’s Kory Roberts named runner-up Charleston County School District (CCSD) surprised Northwoods Middle School teacher Natalie Bennett today with the announcement that she had been chosen as the 2022 CCSD…
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CSU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy opens doors
May 16, 2022
After years of planning and preparation, the Charleston Southern University Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosted an Open House this week and welcomed visitors to tour the classrooms and clinical…
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NMSC awards three CCSD students with $2,500 scholarships
May 13, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce the following three students earned $2,500 National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in 2022: Academic Magnet High…
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Charleston County School District opens student registration May 10
May 11, 2022Registration for all grades will open Tuesday, May 10 2022 at 5:00 p.m. All students – new and returning – must register and provide residency verification. Access to the registration…
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CSU’s College of Education recognizes 23 master’s, nine EdD grads
May 11, 2022
Twenty-three Master of Education and nine Doctor of Education in leadership graduates were honored at a Friday evening Charleston Southern University College of Education Commencement event. This was the second…
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GSSM accepting applications for Residential and STEM Foundations Programs
May 11, 2022
GSSM Accepting Applications For Residential and STEM Foundations ProgramsHartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is still accepting applications for its Residential and STEM Foundations.…
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MUSC Health, Palmetto Infusion affiliate to increase access for home infusion patients across South Carolina
May 10, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) today announced that S.C.-based infusion service provider Palmetto Infusion will be included in its preferred provider network to increase access to quality care…
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Ashley Pomposelli named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 9, 2022
Ashley Pomposelli doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t want to be a teacher. She played school with her friends when she was a little girl and grew up around…
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CCSD Nutrition Services celebrates School Lunch Hero Day
May 9, 2022
Nutrition Services team members are an essential component of Charleston County School District (CCSD). They demonstrate sincere dedication to ensuring that students receive high-quality, delicious meals every day, including today,…
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MUSC to commemorate 40 years of HIV/AIDS in South Carolina
May 9, 2022
The MUSC Waring Historical Library will host a multiday symposium commemorating the 40th anniversary of the diagnosis of South Carolina’s first AIDS patient. May 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the…
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Kory Roberts named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 9, 2022
Kory Roberts is only a third year teacher, but already a leader among his colleagues at Memminger Elementary School and in Charleston County School District (CCSD). He was named a…
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Largest CSU graduating class walks the stage
May 9, 2022
The largest Charleston Southern University graduating class ever, with 776 graduates, was recognized Saturday, May 7 at North Charleston Coliseum. Ceremonies for the Classes of 2021 and 2020 were held…
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Water Mission working with Sanders-Clyde
May 9, 2022
Thanks to Water Mission, students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary School have participated in events this spring to raise awareness about the global water crisis. The partnership began a few months ago…
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Deion Jamison of Legacy Early College named 2023 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2022State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Deion Jamison, an English teacher at Legacy Early College with the South…
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Chakadasovavan Or named a Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 4, 2022
Chakadasovavan Or is first-generation American born and his family has been his biggest cheerleader in encouraging him to accomplish other firsts. He was the first in his family to graduate…
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Natasha Akery named a Top Five Teacher of the Year finalist
May 3, 2022
Teaching is a second career for Natasha Akery; she joined the profession in 2017 through an alternative certification process. She has filled the roles of English instructor and Diversity Coach…
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Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College join forces to build diversity in lineworker training
May 3, 2022
Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College collaborated on a new electrical lineworkers program at the Historically Black, two-year technical college located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Together, the organizations created…
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Two Wando students earn corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships
May 1, 2022The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the first group of recipients in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program today, and two students from Wando High School received corporate-sponsored…
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