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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Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson elected Secretary of the NSBA Council of School Attorneys
April 23, 2021
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) Council of School Attorneys (COSA), the national network of attorneys representing K-12 public school districts, announces its newly elected leaders and directors, including South…
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R.B. Stall’s Tabytha Walls earns national recognition from ASBDA Foundation
April 21, 2021
The American School Band Directors Association Education (ASBDA) Foundation recently announced that R.B. Stall High School’s band director, Tabytha Walls, is a recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Potential Award. This…
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“ACE” student at Burke receives $20,000 scholarship
April 21, 2021
Burke High School senior Kaiasia Williams has pursued an engineering career for several years. This spring, her pursuit of that goal became a little easier thanks to a $20,000 CMiC-Allen…
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Charleston poet Marjory Wentworth on why poetry matters
April 21, 2021
Marjory Wentworth’s students at the College of Charleston describe her as “one of a kind.” Her laughter and energy are infectious, and even though she doesn’t require attendance, her classes…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative welcomes Crystal Robinson Rouse
April 21, 2021
Crystal Robinson Rouse has joined Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) as the Director of Collective Action Networks. In this role she will be responsible for leading, overseeing, and coordinating the collective…
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South Carolina Department of Education update on school operations, full face to face instruction, and S.704
April 21, 2021The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released an update on current school and district operations, plans to transition to full face to face instruction, and a statement from State…
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Final round of the Baker Business Bowl finds new home in Bastin Hall
April 19, 2021An annual tradition with the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business has a new home on campus — Bastin Hall, the new headquarters for The Citadel’s business school. Now, from inside…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation awards 10-year grant to assist minority students pursuing medicine
April 16, 2021
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and the Levi S. Kirkland, Sr., MD Society will continue investing in medical education at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of…
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Gov. McMaster announces $10.5 million investment in charter schools, workforce development
April 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $10.5 million investment in South Carolina’s public charter schools and the state’s workforce development efforts through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. South Carolina’s charter schools will receive $9…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell hires William Russell IV as a staff accountant
April 14, 2021
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added William Russell IV as a staff accountant. William was previously with Change Healthcare as a…
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College of Charleston to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to students
April 14, 2021COVID-19 vaccines are coming to the College of Charleston. The College has been designated as a COVID-19 vaccine distribution point by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control…
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Former College of Charleston President Edward M. Collins Jr. passes away
April 13, 2021
College of Charleston President Emeritus Edward McDaniel Collins Jr. passed away on April 10, 2021. Collins served as president of the College of Charleston from 1978 to 1985, and his…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer announce $24.54 million investment in school buses, public transit
April 13, 2021
Second Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 235 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C.…
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Outdoor Festival showcases College of Charleston School of the Arts performances
April 6, 2021
There is no question that COVID-19 has taken its toll on the entertainment industry, but the College of Charleston School of the Arts (SOTA) is bringing it back to life. On April…
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College of Charleston student group aims to improve diversity among medical professionals
April 6, 2021While in between classes at the College of Charleston, senior Katlyne Jeter works on the frontlines of COVID-19 research. The formidable student took a full-time position with Charleston-based Precision Genetics, now Precision…
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College of Charleston School of Business receives accolades for multiple academic programs
April 6, 2021
The College of Charleston School of Business has racked up a series of new rankings by various national education publications for its MBA, Bachelor of Professional Studies, international business and overall business…
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Reading, Writing… and Financial Literacy
April 5, 2021
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Where did you learn about personal finance? Did a patient parent explain the difference between spending for what you need versus what you want?…
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Clemson University partnering with POWERPLANTSC
April 2, 2021
Clemson University President Dr. Jim Clements announced a partnership with POWERPLANTSC, which is preparing for what officials say will be a record 3.3-plus million loblolly pine tree seeds planted across…
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Marsha Neal wins PSTA scholarship for professional development
March 29, 2021Deer Park Middle School teacher Marsha Neal has been selected as one of ten winners of the 2021 Dr. Elizabeth Gressette Professional Development Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by Palmetto…
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MUSC names Chase Glenn director of LGBTQ+ Health Services and Enterprise Resources
March 29, 2021
Willette S. Burnham-Williams, Ph.D., interim chief equity officer for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), announced that Chase Glenn (pronouns: He/Him) has been named the first-ever MUSC director of LGBTQ+…
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SBA awards $1.8M grant to SC Small Business Development Center Network
March 24, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration renewed its’ grant to the South Carolina Small Business Development Center Network and provided $1.8 million to four universities in the state. The University of…
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The Citadel announces the cadet leaders of the Class of 2022
March 23, 2021As a year like no other comes to a close, The Citadel continues one of its most important traditions — naming the cadet leadership for the next academic year. The…
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College of Charleston students create Impact Hub CHS program to help local businesses
March 23, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape our world, more consumers have begun shopping online in greater numbers and frequency. A recent report showed United States customers bought over $183…
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Furman receives second $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment
March 23, 2021
Furman University has received a $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage, the university’s transformational approach to offering every student a pathway toward a meaningful and…
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Gift to College of Charleston focuses on teacher education and underserved children
March 18, 2021Charleston businessman Ben Navarro, founder and CEO of Sherman Financial Group, and his wife Kelly, announced a significant gift through the Beemok Family Foundation that will enhance the College of…
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District’s student transfer process underway
March 18, 2021Charleston County School District’s Student Transfer Program is now open. Parents living in Charleston County, wishing to transfer their children from their neighborhood school to a nonmagnet/charter school, are invited…
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Thirty CCSD students earn the distinction of National Merit Scholarship Finalist
March 18, 2021Thirty Charleston County School District (CCSD) students have earned the prestigious honor of Finalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which is run by the National Merit Scholarship…
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Students at St. John’s building relationships with police officers one conversation at a time
March 18, 2021St. John’s High School students are having honest and frank conversations with members of the Charleston Police Department (CPD). These talks, called Community Circles, are part of a department initiative…
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Tallo creates $10,000 scholarship for high school senior impacted by the pandemic
March 17, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – With half of Americans having experienced at least one form of household income loss during the pandemic, Tallo, the nation’s premier online platform for connecting students…
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SCACA honors late Wando icon, Bob Hayes
March 16, 2021
The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) recently announced that Bob Hayes, former athletic director and football coach at Wando High School, has been posthumously elected to the SCACA Hall…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer camps
March 15, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/summer. Campers will be accepted…
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Furman partners with United Community Bank, SCBIO on virtual Women’s Leadership Institute
March 11, 2021
Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) will be presented virtually this year with two statewide community partners supporting the effort. United Community Bank will be the program’s presenting sponsor and…
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New documentary explores College of Charleston’s role in slavery
March 11, 2021If These Walls Could Talk, a new documentary about the history of the College of Charleston, sets ablaze a path for healthy reconciliation within the College community by bringing attention…
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GSSM to honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with Townes Award
March 8, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with the 2021 Townes Award during “Empowering STEM Leaders,” the 27th annual…
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The SC Council on Competitiveness announces 5 finalists for 2021 SC STEM Educator of the Year
March 8, 2021
SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, announced today its five finalists for the 2021 STEM…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright Students
March 4, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, the College of Charleston has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright students among master’s-level colleges and universities in the United…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics renames distinguished leadership award after Randall M. La Cross
March 3, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Mr. Randall M. La Cross by renaming its Distinguished Research Leadership Award after him during the School’s 32nd Annual Research…
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UofSC remains major statewide economic force, new study finds
March 3, 2021
The University of South Carolina pumps approximately $6.2 billion annually into the state’s economy, making it a major contributor to the Palmetto State’s growing job market and an essential part…
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JBE librarian receives 2021 Intellectual Freedom Award
March 1, 2021
Heidi Benton, James B. Edwards Elementary School teacher-librarian, has received the 2021 Intellectual Freedom Award from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. She was nominated by Christy James, District…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Denise Harrel of DuBose Middle School as Educator of the Month
February 26, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized DuBose Middle School’s Denise Harrel as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “We know that…
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Avery Research Center continues legacy of educational excellence
February 25, 2021
Walter G. Brown Jr. is someone who benefitted from an Avery Normal Institute education. Brown contracted polio as a young boy, and when he started school his teachers mollycoddled him.…
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C.E. Williams’ Keerthana Samuel defends CCSD Spelling Bee crown with virtual victory
February 25, 2021C.E. Williams Middle School’s Keerthana Samuel wasn’t able to go to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the…
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Citadel Physics Department makes virtual learning into a physical reality for high school students
February 25, 2021There’s a big difference between knowing the equations that explain gravitational forces and actually being hit in the head by an apple. One is theoretical, and the other is a…
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CCSD Board of Trustees approves 2021-2022 academic calendar
February 22, 2021
The Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar during their meeting this evening. The calendar can be viewed here. The following are highlights of the 2021-2022 calendar:…
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Make Learning to Save Fun and Easy for Kids this America Saves Week
February 16, 2021
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis When it comes to learning something new, you often hear, “it’s never too late.” But when it comes to smart money habits, it’s almost never…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds teachers about application deadline for SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
February 16, 2021
March 31 is deadline for third cohort of master teachers State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is reminding teachers interested in participating in the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program that…
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CCSD schools get creative when it comes to physical activity
February 16, 2021Health and physical education are an essential part of Charleston County School District’s curriculum, and a growing trend among PE instructors is the use of climbing walls. Oakland Elementary School…
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Engineering program takes root at the College of Charleston
February 15, 2021
Say the word engineering and most people conjure images of intricate plans, complicated structures or state-of-the-art devices. While those interpretations are valid, engineering is a rapidly evolving domain with ever-increasing…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics welcomes inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars
February 10, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 15 students from the Pee Dee area to be the inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars. These students,…
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