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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North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby awarded Order of the Palmetto
February 9, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster presented North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby with the Order of the Palmetto. The presentation took place on North Charleston High School’s campus. The Order of…
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College of Charleston medical alumni answer common COVID vaccine questions
February 8, 2021
With the arrival and distribution of two (soon to be three) COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, but this is not the time to…
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CCSD Principal’s generosity draws national attention from NBC’s Today Show
February 8, 2021North Charleston High School (NCHS) Principal Henry Darby normally shies away from the limelight. However a recent revelation of his generosity put him in the spotlight both locally and nationally.…
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College of Charleston Darwin Week goes virtual for 2021
February 4, 2021Faculty in the School of Sciences and Mathematics (SSM) at the College of Charleston will celebrate the life and scientific contributions of renowned naturalist and explorer Charles Darwin with a series of…
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McMaster, UofSC announce statewide cyber plan
February 4, 2021
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and the University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced on Thursday (Feb. 4) an effort to develop a statewide cyber ecosystem— the first step…
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College of Charleston extends test-optional admission policy
January 28, 2021The College of Charleston announced on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, that it will extend its test-optional policy for freshmen who apply for admission for fall 2022 and fall 2023. The College first…
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Citadel online MBA program ranked among top 100 nationally
January 27, 2021
And Baker School of Business ranks in top 20 for Online Business Bachelor’s Program Before the global pandemic made it a somewhat common part of life, the Tommy and Victoria Baker…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Application process for CCSD’s Early Learning programs starts January 26
January 25, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) will start accepting applications for Child Development (Pre-Kindergarten), Head Start, and Early Head Start programs for the 2021-2022 school year on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.…
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CCSD’s School Choice application window launches January 26
January 25, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) will open its School Choice application process for the 2021-2022 school year on January 26, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The window will close on February…
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Charleston Preservation Society honors Sottile Theatre renovation
January 25, 2021For 67 years, the Preservation Society of Charleston has been awarding the prestigious Carolopolis Interior Award which recognizes excellences in interior preservation of historic, publicly accessible buildings in Charleston. The round Carolopolis…
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Citadel creates Center for Mathematical Inquiry to help SC public school students
January 25, 2021South Carolina high school math teachers in rural school districts encouraged to apply for professional development opportunity, with $2,000 stipend, by Jan. 31 deadline As a whole, South Carolina public…
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CCSD athletic competition resumes on January 25
January 21, 2021After careful consideration, Charleston County School District (CCSD) has decided varsity winter sports can resume competition for the 2020-2021 school year. Varsity basketball and wrestling teams can participate in region…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Celeste Laribo awarded CCSD Distinguished Service Award
January 21, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Celeste Laribo has been awarded the CCSD Distinguished Service Award (DSA). The DSA is the highest honorary award that the Superintendent can give…
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Parades, programs and presentations: Citadel finds new ways to celebrate MLK Day despite pandemic
January 15, 2021
It may be the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be held in the COVID-19 environment, but that won’t stop communities across the country — including The Citadel —…
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Truist Foundation awards $1 million grant for transportation center at Trident Tech
January 14, 2021
The Truist Foundation has awarded the Trident Technical College Foundation a $1 million grant to support the college’s effort to create the Truist Transportation and Logistics Center on the college’s…
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College of Charleston to celebrate 2020 alumni award recipients on CofC Day
January 13, 2021The College of Charleston Alumni Association, in partnership with the College of Charleston Foundation, will honor nine distinguished alumni on Jan. 28, 2021, as part of CofC Day, the College’s annual day…
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College of Charleston staffer to receive MLK Humanitarian Award for diversity work
January 13, 2021
The work of Charissa Owens has never been more vital. As the director of diversity education and training in the College of Charleston’s Office of Institutional Diversity, she helps make sure campus is…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman highlights legislative priorities for 2021
January 12, 2021
Five key areas identified ahead of the start of legislative session Today, ahead of the South Carolina General Assembly’s start of the 2021 legislative session, State Superintendent of Education Molly…
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Palmetto State Teachers Association Statement on Governor’s Budget, 1/8/21
January 8, 2021
By Kathy Maness, Executive Director Palmetto State Teachers Association As our state continues to grapple with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our citizens are experiencing a natural desire…
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400-year-old King James Bible donated to College of Charleston
January 6, 2021With the Igoe Library Foundation’s recent gift to Special Collections, the College of Charleston community is invited to explore one of the most important works in all of English literature: the…
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The College of Charleston Cistern: More Than Meets the Eye
January 6, 2021There’s something special about the Cistern. As the College of Charleston’s most iconic landmark, the Cistern has been the backdrop for moments big and small for generations of students. It’s where…
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Diverse students encouraged to apply for new scholarship program by Dominion Energy
January 6, 2021
Dominion Energy is awarding $500,000 in scholarships in 2021 to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. The scholarships will be the first made…
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David Beasley to keynote virtual Sonoco FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit
January 6, 2021
The Executive Director of the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme to speak on future of sustainable food systems Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…
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Governor McMaster provides $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding
January 5, 2021
$8 Million for Job Training, $7 Million for Early Childhood Education, $4.9 Million for Foster Children Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in…
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Department of Energy selects Battelle Savannah River Alliance for $3.8 billion contract to manage Savannah River National Laboratory with UofSC, other SC colleges
December 28, 2020
The Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BRSA) Team was selected by the Department of Energy to manage one of the country’s premier environmental, energy, and national security research facilities—the Savannah River…
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Study Edge announces South Carolina K-12 tutoring initiative
December 28, 2020
Study Edge announced the expansion of its online Tutor Matching Service (TMS) to the entire State of South Carolina in January 2021. Tutors have been flocking to TMS, including those…
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College of Charleston communication students explore the frontlines of journalism
December 22, 2020Every journalist knows that conveying the news in both a catchy and informative way is a battle. And now so do the 17 senior communication majors who had to manage this balancing…
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More than 300 students to graduate from College of Charleston in December
December 22, 2020
While most students at the College of Charleston graduate in May, there are a few hundred who complete their degrees each December. And just like for spring graduates, the accomplishment…
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College of Charleston Assistant Athletics Director’s ‘perfect career’ comes to a close
December 22, 2020
You might call Laura Lageman a trailblazer. Or, perhaps a pioneer. Whatever label you apply, it’s certain that she’ll demur. Throughout her 30-plus-year career in the College of Charleston’s Athletics Department, Lageman has…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Statement on 2020 Educator Supply and Demand Report
December 21, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement in response to the release of the 2020 Educator Supply and Demand Report by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention,…
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Staff, community celebrate new facility for Camp Road Middle
December 17, 2020Camp Road Middle School staff members and students, Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials, and community leaders gathered for a dedication ceremony to highlight the newly-constructed school building at 1825 Camp Road…
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CCSD awarded $12 million grant for cultural competency training
December 17, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded an Education Innovation & Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. It is a five-year grant worth $12 million. CCSD’s…
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Atlanta attorney and humanitarian pledges $20 million to The Citadel
December 16, 2020
Class of 1959 alumnus, William Baer Endictor, announces legacy gift to support college’s academic endowment He may be retired, but Atlanta attorney William Baer Endictor, The Citadel Class of 1959,…
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South Carolina Department of Education to support school re-opening with additional $84 million in funding
December 14, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced that it will provide $84,264,890 in additional federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding to all public schools districts and special schools to…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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Religious Studies students uncover College of Charleston’s complex religious history
December 8, 2020As a university in a town referred to as the Holy City, it’s not surprising that six of the first seven presidents of the College of Charleston were ordained clergy.…
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