Rejuvenated athletics branding revealed after college gathers input from Citadel Bulldogs fans
June 9, 2021The Citadel’s updated athletics brand reflecting tenacity and grit to be implemented over time There should be consistency in the branding of The Citadel athletic teams. That was the one,…
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AJ Barnes named Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalist
June 9, 2021
AJ Barnes teaches AP European History, US History, and coaches baseball at West Ashley High School (WAHS), a school which he describes as a unique and diverse snapshot of our…
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Thirteen CCSD students earn 2021 college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships
June 7, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce 13 graduating seniors are receiving college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) this year, passing last year’s…
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AMHS alumnus to serve as new principal
June 7, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Jacob Perlmutter as principal of Academic Magnet High School (AMHS), effective July 1. Perlmutter, an alumnus of Academic Magnet,…
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SC students name Leatherman Terminal’s ship-to-shore cranes
June 7, 2021
Students from around the Lowcountry have named South Carolina Ports’ five ship-to-shore cranes at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal. The names are on the massive blue cranes in big block letters: Nifty…
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College of Charleston Honors College scholarship memorializes graduate
June 7, 2021
Ask anyone who knew Chad V. Adams ’18, and you’ll be met with enthusiasm. He was a true friend, solid student and passionate fisherman. He loved the Lowcountry and was known to snap…
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How the College of Charleston navigated the pandemic and emerged stronger
June 7, 2021
The year 2020 was expected to be a monumental one for the College of Charleston. And it was, but not in the way school leaders had hoped. With 2020 marking…
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Free Statewide Virtual Career Development Workshop – June 14-15
June 3, 2021
The South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE) is currently opening registration for its annual Academic Leadership and Career Development Workshop (ALCDW) to the general public. Content…
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SOA student wins Congressional Art Competition
June 2, 2021
Charleston County School of the Arts (SOA) senior Enrique Boyd, won the 2021 Sixth District Congressional Art Competition, and his work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part…
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Candace Bare named CCSD Top-5 Teacher of the Year Finalist
June 2, 2021
Being named a 2021 Top-5 Teacher of the Year Finalist in Charleston County School District meant everything to Candace Bare. She has been an educator for 22 years and sees…
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CCSD earns $150,000 grant for online enrichment
June 2, 2021
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Expanded Learning (Kaleidoscope) has received a $150,000 grant from Outschool.org to provide free online enrichment classes for hundreds of students in the district. Outschool’s interactive online…
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New College of Charleston digital exhibits explore untold facets of Black History in the Lowcountry
June 1, 2021Since its launch in 2014, the Lowcountry Digital History Initiative (LDHI) has worked with scholars and students to produce online exhibits, each dedicated to illuminating the Lowcountry’s forgotten histories. With topics spanning…
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Chaplain to all, pastor to some – the eternal impact of a Lowcountry chaplain
May 28, 2021Last summer, the Rev. Rob and Kathy Dewey made a multimillion-dollar commitment to create a center for chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University. Their generosity, represented as one of the largest…
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College of Charleston School of Business to host second annual Women for Women Summit
May 28, 2021The second annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will take place on Sept. 23, 2021. Resilience is the theme of this year’s one-day event,…
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New College of Charleston scholarships a testament to couple’s devotion
May 25, 2021Dr. John Covington ’84 and Professor Robert J. Lukey shared a passion for travel, the arts, healthcare and education. A couple for nearly 36 years, both were deeply committed to helping others…
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SCATCC announces awards
May 19, 2021
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the selection of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
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Beautiful Gate Center welcomes new Director of Operations & Training
May 18, 2021
Today, Beautiful Gate Center, a private, non-profit Developmental learning center for children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism, announced Jean Castelli as Director of Operations & Training. In her new role,…
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College of Charleston scholarship celebrates retired professor’s passion for the written word
May 18, 2021Former students, colleagues and friends established the Nan Morrison Endowed Scholarship as an homage to the retired English professor’s passion for teaching English Renaissance and Southern literature. Known as the teacher you ‘took’ if you wanted to challenge yourself,…
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MUSC board receives operating reports as fiscal year-end nears, celebrates 191st commencement ceremony
May 18, 2021
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees recently held their regularly scheduled combined committee sessions and board meeting. Due to the…
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Wando’s Olivia Potter is the 2021 SC Scholastic Journalist of the Year
May 18, 2021
Oliva Potter, co-editor in chief of Legend, Wando High School’s award-winning yearbook, was recently named the 2021 South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year by the South Carolina Scholastic Press…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is celebrating National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) once again with its popular PalmettoBaby Grant…
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CCSD hosts Teach Local signing day
May 17, 2021
Four Charleston County School District (CCSD) students participated in a “signing day” to celebrate their commitment to teach in the district when they graduate college in the near future. These…
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One Region Roadmap: opportunities for all aims to guide Tri-County through recovery, into prosperity – and beyond
May 16, 2021
BCDCOG, Charleston Metro Chamber, CRDA and more partner to lead comprehensive economic recovery and resiliency plan focused on real change. The most comprehensive partnership of business, government, academic, nonprofit and…
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Two South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 16, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona has announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Two of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S.…
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Academic Magnet’s Lily Lassiter honored as 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar
May 16, 2021
Lily Lassiter, her family, and the Academic Magnet High School (AMHS) community are celebrating a significant honor; the senior is a 2021 United States Presidential Scholar. The U.S. Department of…
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Coastal Carolina University to unveil Smart River Research program
May 14, 2021
Coastal Carolina University’s Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies will unveil its new Smart River Research program, Mon., May 17 at the Osprey Marina in Horry County.…
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At-risk students in North Charleston have a new opportunity for a quality, individualized high school education
May 13, 2021
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – North Charleston has many residents who are considered Opportunity Youth, young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are not in school or participating…
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UofSC President Caslen resigns; Pastides named new interim
May 12, 2021
After focused discussions with President Bob Caslen, University of South Carolina Board of Trustees Chair C. Dorn Smith III, MD has announced that President Caslen has tendered his resignation. Chairman…
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Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and College of Charleston School of the Arts announce the appointment of Katie Hirsch as Director
May 12, 2021
On Thursday, April 1, 2021, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts announced the appointment of a new Director. Katie Hirsch’s appointment…
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College of Charleston physical education grad hopes to lead fight against childhood obesity
May 11, 2021Jayla Cunningham never intended to pursue a job as an elementary school physical education teacher. But things changed after she started taking classes for her coaching minor. The more she started…
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District celebrates educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) is honoring teachers May 3–7, 2021 during Teacher Appreciation Week. Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Educators are being recognized at the school…
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College of Charleston biology grad paves new paths as scholar, leader
May 11, 2021
Vernon L. Kennedy Jr. has done a lot during his four years at the College of Charleston. The biology major, who is concentrating in molecular biology, recently received the 2021 Presidential Award for…
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Buist and AMHS students advance to National History Day competition
May 11, 2021
Students from Buist Academy and Academic Magnet High School have won National History Day at the state level and will be moving forward to Nationals. This year’s theme was “Communication…
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College of Charleston graduates embrace commencement ceremony at Patriots Point
May 11, 2021
For 250 years, the College of Charleston has held its spring commencement ceremonies in the City of Charleston. That streak ended on Thursday, May 6, 2021, when one of the…
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CofC graduates encouraged to find their passion
May 11, 2021Leaving a place you’ve come to love is often bittersweet, even when it is a happy departure full of promise and new adventures. That was the feeling among the nearly…
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SOA hosts annual fashion show
May 11, 2021
Charleston County School of the Arts (SOA) Fashion and Design students have been preparing all year for their 8th Annual Fashion Show. The SOA Fashion Show is an exciting event,…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board Member
May 11, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome a new member to its Board of Directors. Sarah P. Spruill, a 1993 graduate of…
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Governor McMaster awards Order of the Palmetto to two pillars of The Citadel
May 10, 2021Two lifelong servant leaders — who have dedicated much of their time to The Citadel — are the newest recipients of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. The Order of the…
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FPA of South Carolina to offer scholarships to South Carolina-based high school students for the summer 2021 Financial Planning Academy
May 6, 2021
In an effort to introduce high school students to the financial planning profession, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to offer a limited number…
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Amy Carter of Chapin High School named 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced tonight at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Amy Carter, an English teacher at Chapin High School in School…
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Top 5 Finalists for 2021 CCSD Teacher of the Year announced
May 5, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today, by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2021 Teacher of the Year. Finalists include: Coach Candace…
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West Ashley High welcomes new head men’s basketball coach
May 5, 2021
West Ashley High has named Benjamin Snyder, a four-time Conference Coach of the Year, as its next head men’s basketball coach. After a successful run as the head coach at…
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Terminix Service, Inc. donates $1 million to launch Urban Entomology Program at Clemson
May 4, 2021
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, announced a $1 million gift to launch the Urban Entomology Initiative at Clemson University. This lead gift will be…
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The Citadel Class of 2021 commencement
May 4, 2021More than 560 cadets will graduate as members of The Citadel Class 2021 of at McAlister Field House on Saturday, May 8. They will be joined by 25 veteran and…
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Rocco Adrian remains Wando’s head football coach
May 4, 2021
Wando High School is excited to announce Rocco Adrian will remain the Warriors head football coach; he served as the program’s interim head coach this past fall. Adrian is going…
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Boeing launches mentorship program powered by Tallo
May 3, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – During its 2021 STEM Signing Day celebration on April 29, Boeing announced that it will offer student honorees exclusive access to a mentorship program facilitated by…
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Charleston Southern celebrates Classes 2020 and 2021
May 3, 2021
The Charleston Southern University Class of 2020 members had their chance to walk the stage April 30 on CSU’s Buccaneer Field, and the Class of 2021 walked May 1. COVID-19…
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West Ashley High’s school counselors honored by ASCA
April 29, 2021West Ashley High School announced the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) named the School Counseling Department a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) this week. The distinction exemplifies the commitment of…
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Bosch Community Fund supports STEM in Charleston County School District classrooms
April 26, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic created multiple challenges for educators, including how to provide hands-on, interactive lessons and opportunities in the classroom. Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) new Science Instructional Specialist Deborah Batzer…
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New VP of enrollment and marketing chosen for CSU
April 26, 2021
After a nationwide search this spring, Charleston Southern University announced Dr. Anthony Turner as its new vice president of enrollment and marketing. “The Lord has answered our prayers in sending…
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