AT&T awarded Tri-County Technical College $5,000 to support the Connect to College (C2C) program
August 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Connect to College (C2C) program has evolved to meet the diverse needs of area students by offering academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and…
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CCSD partnership with local non-profit brings free school supplies to teachers, students
August 5, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – No child should go without school supplies. Thanks to a partnership between the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC), they won’t have…
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2015 Hootie Homegrown Roundup: Back to School Basics Event
August 5, 2015Who: Rising Kindergarten- Rising 6th grade students attending the following elementary schools: Burns, Sanders-Clyde, Chicora, Mary Ford, Memminger, Charleston Progressive Academy, Pinehurst, St. James Santee, Angel Oak, Murray Lasaine, Dunston and Oakland.…
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Wampole to Serve as Assistant Professor of Nursing at BJU
August 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathryn Wampole RN, MSN will serve as an assistant professor of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University this fall. Wampole previously served…
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Clemson University Foundation board elects officers and new members
August 5, 2015CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University Foundation board of directors elected officers and three new members. The board elected chairman Charles L. Sullivan Jr. of Hartsville for a second year and E.…
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Two Charleston County School District Board of Trustees Members Recognized for Participating in State Level Training
August 5, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Two board member for Charleston County School District earned recognition by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2014 – 2015 Boardmanship…
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Two Charleston County School District Board of Trustees Members Recognized for Participating in State Level Training
August 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Two board member for Charleston County School District earned recognition by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2014 – 2015 Boardmanship…
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CCSD partnership with local non-profit brings free school supplies to teachers, students
August 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – No child should go without school supplies. Thanks to a partnership between the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC), they won’t have…
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2015 Hootie Homegrown Roundup: Back to School Basics Event
August 5, 2015
Who: Rising Kindergarten- Rising 6th grade students attending the following elementary schools: Burns, Sanders-Clyde, Chicora, Mary Ford, Memminger, Charleston Progressive Academy, Pinehurst, St. James Santee, Angel Oak, Murray Lasaine, Dunston and Oakland.…
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University of South Carolina Extends Nursing Education to Address State Needs
August 4, 2015Collaboration with Academic Partnerships will facilitate new, 100% online degree programs COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is expanding its outreach with two new degree programs…
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Richland County Council invites the community to Stuff-A-Cruiser and Stuff-A-Bus
August 4, 2015
Richland County, SC — Richland County Councilman Jim Manning along with members of Richland County Council invite all citizens to Stuff-A-Cruiser and Stuff-A-Bus to support our students in need of…
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Wofford featured in Princeton Review’s ‘Best 380 Colleges’
August 4, 2015
College known as ‘great and successful academic school’ SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College is featured among the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education in The Princeton Review’s 2016 edition of its…
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USC symposium on presidential primaries to feature national political correspondents, S.C. political party chairmen and scholars Sept. 15
August 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The presidential campaign trail is heating up, and many eyes will be turning to South Carolina as the first primary state in the South leading up to…
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Remembering Citadel grad and country music leader Tandy Rice
August 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Tandy Rice, ’61, a respected Nashville country music executive, who launched the careers of Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Jim Ed Brown, passed away Monday at the…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Faculty Members $140K-Plus in Grants
August 4, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC — According to Winthrop University’s Laura Dufresne, her feet, and those of colleague Laura Gardner, “have not quite touched the ground yet” these past two weeks. That’s…
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Sylvan Learning welcomes new Director of Education
August 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Malai Pressley joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Midland’s NE Columbia location as Director of Education. She is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of the Sylvan…
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Sylvan Learning welcomes new Director of Education
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Malai Pressley joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Midland’s NE Columbia location as Director of Education. She is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of the Sylvan…
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Spiro Founder Society offers $1.7 million challenge pledge to advance entrepreneurship at Clemson
August 3, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — A group of successful Clemson University alumni entrepreneurs from divergent industries and academic disciplines have united to form the Spiro Founder Society. Collectively, they are offering a…
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Clemson has peach growing in the bag, literally
August 3, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University researchers are opening the door for organic, chemical-free peach production in the Southeast. Extension specialists Juan Carlos Melgar and Guido Schnabel are tying bags on peaches…
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Clemson University Foundation board elects officers and new members
August 3, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University Foundation board of directors elected officers and three new members. The board elected chairman Charles L. Sullivan Jr. of Hartsville for a second year…
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Easley Native Dr. Valerie Ramsey Shares Her Story with Tri-County Grads
August 3, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Eighteen years ago Dr. Valerie Ramsey, then an accountant/fiscal analyst at Clemson University, was asked to deliver the commencement address to Tri-County Technical College’s summer graduates. She…
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Sally and Pete Potosky Fund Endowed Scholarship at Greenville Technical College
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sally and Pete Potosky have pledged $20,000 to establish an endowed scholarship through the Greenville Tech Foundation that honors the late James Curtis Harkness, once a vice…
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Cushman to Serve as Professor of New Testament
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Neal Cushman, missiologist and New Testament scholar, will serve as a professor of New Testament and director for special projects at the Bob Jones University Seminary and…
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SCMC Is Answer to Skills Gap
August 3, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Since 2013, 126 individuals have enrolled in South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC), a training program that has been called an answer to the serious workforce skills gap…
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Chalus to be inducted into Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame
August 3, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – John Chalus, Stratford High School athletic director and former Stratford High School head baseball coach, has been selected as one of this year’s inductees into the Charleston…
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Student Engagement at CSU Earns National Recognition
August 3, 2015
National guide to colleges highlights innovative learning opportunities at top schools CHARLESTON, SC – Innovative learning opportunities at Charleston Southern University have earned the school recognition among the nation’s…
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District Five teacher named national AgriScience Ambassador
August 3, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher has recently completed a prestigious national teachers’ academy, earning him the designation of certified “AgiScience Ambassador.” Center for Advanced Technical Studies…
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Bridges to a Brighter Future Recognizes Community Partners & Former Director
August 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – During the four-week summer residential curriculum for 78 Furman Bridges to a Brighter Future students, five companies and individuals were presented awards for their support of the…
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University of South Carolina School of Music Calendar of Events 2015-2016
August 3, 2015Fri., August 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Southern Exposure New Music Concert: Classical Discrimination with Argento Chamber Ensemble USC School of Music Recital Hall – Free The Argento Chamber Ensemble, called…
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University of South Carolina’s Southern Exposure New Music Series Announces 2015-2016 Season
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Southern Exposure’s 2015-16 season, “Classical Collaborations,” expands from its traditional four concerts to five. The year bursts at the seams with the energy and eclecticism that characterizes…
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SC BlueCross Foundation presents District Five with $30,000 grant
July 31, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield…
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Mills Appointed Interim Executive Director at USC Upstate Greenville Campus
July 29, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Stacey D. Mills ’96 has been named interim executive director of the University of South Carolina Upstate Greenville Campus, which is housed at the University Center Greenville. Mills will…
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Tri-County Is an Authorized AHA Training Center
July 29, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College is now an authorized American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center. After serving as an AHA training site for several years, following a rigorous evaluation,…
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Clemson Downs’ Business Office Run by Tri-County Graduates
July 29, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Eight years ago when Business Services Director Donna Busha had a position to fill at Clemson Downs, she reached out to Tri-County Technical College accounting instructors to…
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Huge Foundation establishes Mohr/Huge Scholarship at The Citadel
July 29, 2015
Annually awarded cadet scholarship created to honor Huge Foundation’s Lawrence C. Mohr CHARLESTON, SC – The Harry and Reba Huge Foundation announced that beginning this fall it will provide…
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Three finalists named for Berkeley County School District superintendent position
July 29, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County Board of Education has named three finalists in its continued search for a superintendent and has announced opportunities for the public to meet…
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USC Tourism innovation and entrepreneurship conference opens Monday
July 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual International Executive Forum on Tourism and Innovation will be in Columbia Aug. 3-4. Presentations by local and international leaders and innovators will look at…
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Lowe’s Kickoff Party for Panthers’ arrival set for Friday
July 29, 2015
Wofford College hosts NFL team for 21st summer training camp SPARTANBURG, SC – The Carolina Panthers return Friday to Wofford College for the NFL team’s 21st consecutive year of summer…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Partners with Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery
July 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Piedmont Natural Gas and the Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery have joined together—to Support arts-integrated STEM Education! M&G received a $2,500 grant from the Piedmont Natural…
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Lexington One offers conversational Spanish course for adult learners
July 29, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington One Continuing Education offers a six-week conversational Spanish course led by native Spanish speakers designed for learners with a basic understanding of Spanish who would like…
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Columbia College Receives $5 million Gift for Creation of The McNair Center for Entrepreneurism
July 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College announces a new McNair Center for Entrepreneurism in recognition of a $5 million endowed gift by The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation. The McNair Center for…
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Wells Fargo Awards $100K to Business Scholarship Fund
July 29, 2015
This July, the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded the College of Charleston a grant of $100,000 that is purposed to grow the Wells Fargo Business Scholarship. Created by the bank in…
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USC Symphony Orchestra Announces 2015-2016 Concert Season
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s premier orchestra ensemble, led by acclaimed music director Donald Portnoy, receives accolades for its fine performances. World-renowned guest artists join the ensemble…
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UofSC selects Missouri dean as new provost
July 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – When the University of South Carolina launched its search for a new provost, President Harris Pastides set a high bar—find a visionary leader deeply committed to educational excellence,…
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EdVenture announces 12-cent Kids’ Day and new membership offerings
July 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In an effort to open the museum to more area families during its 12th year, EdVenture announced that it has streamlined its membership program and will also…
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Duke Energy Foundation Supports GSSM’s Virtual Engineering and Outreach Programs
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received a $50,000 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the School’s Accelerate Program as well as…
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Meadow Glen Middle teacher serves on DPLA national committee
July 27, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC — The Digital Public Library of America selected Meadow Glen Middle Sixth-Grade Social Studies Teacher and House Leader Albert Robertson to serve on the 2015–2016 Education Advisory Committee.…
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Richland One Announces New Principals, Assignments for 2015-2016 School Year
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One announces the following principal appointments and new assignments for the 2015-2016 school year: Kelvin Lemon, former principal at Marlboro County High School in the Marlboro…
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Youthbuild Columbia Student Meets With U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker To Share Success Of Youth Job Training
July 27, 2015
Elbert Ruff Shares Personal Story and Experience with YouthBuild to Support LEAP Act COLUMBIA, SC – Elbert Ruff, a student at YouthBuild Columbia in Columbia, SC, met with U.S. Senators…
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Wofford to host Republican presidential candidate Jindal Aug. 20
July 27, 2015
Part of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s Town Hall series SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will be the site for a Town Hall event hosted by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)…
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