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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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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