5 lawn lessons from Augusta National and why your yard won’t make the cut

  April 6, 2026

Augusta National is designed to peak for the Masters Tournament. Clemson experts explain how South Carolina homeowners can build lawns that perform year-round.   Series note This article is part…

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College of Charleston contributes to International Space Station resupply mission

  April 2, 2026

In a rare opportunity, undergraduate students helped develop payloads for space orbit and are now heading to Kennedy Space Center for the launch.   Two astrophysics students who graduate next month from the College of Charleston are seeing years of hard work come to…

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CSU earns 2026–2027 Military Friendly Schools designation

  April 2, 2026

Charleston Southern University has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation as a Military Friendly® Gold School and a Military Friendly® Spouse School. Charleston Southern has served veteran students for more than 50…

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CCSD announces Kristina Wallace as Nutrition Services Officer

  March 31, 2026

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces the appointment of Kristina Wallace as Nutrition Services Officer, where she will support the district’s Office of Student Nutrition in delivering high-quality, efficient meal…

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CCSD reveals top 5 finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year

  March 24, 2026

Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year. The finalists are Coach…

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GSSM honors Gov. Henry McMaster at 32nd annual Townes Award celebration 

  March 23, 2026

Henry McMaster was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) on Wednesday evening, March 18. McMaster, the state’s longest-serving governor, was…

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Assistant to the Chancellor

  March 23, 2026

Now Recruiting: Assistant to the Chancellor University of South Carolina Upstate — Spartanburg, SC Posting #: STA00175PO26 | Desired Start: May 1, 2026, | Open Until Filled Be the Chancellor’s…

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Gen. Frank McKenzie selected as 21st president of The Citadel

  March 23, 2026

The Citadel Board of Visitors announced today that they have selected Gen. Frank McKenzie, USMC (Ret.), ’79, to serve as the 21st president of The Citadel. Gen. McKenzie, one of…

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CCSD leadership announcements

  March 19, 2026

  Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome the following leaders: Jermaine Joyner, Principal, Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies Vanessa Denney, Executive Associate, St. John’s High School Kamika…

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The SCOPA announces Spring Meeting 2026 in the City of Greenville

  March 9, 2026

The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) announced its 2026 Spring Meeting, March 27–29, 2026, at the historic Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville, offering up to 10 hours of COPE-approved…

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The Rising Tide heads to Summerville

  March 3, 2026

LLP to Announce New Scholarships for Dorchester District 2 Teachers The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) is bringing the conversation around systemic literacy reform to Summerville. On Tuesday, March 24, the…

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IMPH launches Foundations for Success Taskforce

  February 25, 2026

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, is launching…

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Understanding the risks of misusing prescription drugs

  February 23, 2026

Prescription medications play an important role in treating pain, anxiety and other health conditions when used exactly as directed. However, misusing prescription drugs can quickly lead to dependence, overdose or…

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SC Senate votes to keep college NIL payments a secret

  February 19, 2026

Courtesy of the South Carolina Daily Gazette  By Jessica Holdman   South Carolina legislators will allow public colleges to continue concealing what they pay college athletes featured in university sports…

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PSTA statement on educator salaries in Ways and Means budget

  February 19, 2026

The Palmetto State Teachers Association strongly supports the recommended increase to educator salaries contained in the General Appropriations Act language released today by the House Ways and Means Committee. The…

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College of Charleston hosts 10th annual German-American Business Summit

  February 17, 2026

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, business leaders, students, and faculty will mark a decade of community and collaboration at the College of Charleston for the 10th annual German-American Business Summit (GABS X). Organized by the College of…

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Education leadership program empowers 18 South Carolina leaders

  February 10, 2026

The Hunt Institute congratulates the inaugural cohort of its South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program. Eighteen local officials from across South Carolina have completed the inaugural South Carolina Hunt…

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SC school cafeterias serving more locally grown produce with help of new state program

  February 8, 2026

Schoolchildren across South Carolina will see more locally grown foods on their plates this year thanks to a new state program called Certified SC Cafeteria. Participating schools and school districts…

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Children of Addiction Awareness Week: Supporting kids impacted by substance use

  February 5, 2026

Children of Addiction Awareness Week, observed February 8 through 14, highlights the experiences of millions of children nationwide who grow up in families impacted by substance use. The South Carolina…

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2026 SC Foundation for Educational Leadership gala honorees announced

  February 5, 2026

The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its ninth annual gala on Friday, April 17, 2026, to celebrate this…

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