Cayce Police Department announces statewide School Resource Officer awards
June 15, 2022The Cayce Police Department is excited to announce that the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (SCASRO) has selected two Cayce police officers as their 2022 award recipients. Additionally,…
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National Marketing Council honors Midlands Technical College
June 15, 2022
MTC only S.C. technical college to win top award for design and communication The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) has recognized Midlands Technical College with its highest…
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Midlands Technical College Quick Start
June 15, 2022
Midlands Technical College is hosting a Quick Start event on Saturday, June 25. Individuals will be able to meet with an admissions counselor, submit an MTC admissions application (for free),…
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Ladies of Distinction Tea to honor local trailblazers, award scholarships
June 13, 2022
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, will hold its Ladies of Distinction Tea: Centennial Edition on Sunday, June…
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Police Officer
June 10, 2022
Police Officer University of South Carolina Upstate STA00849PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Campus Police Officer performs the duties of a state law enforcement officer for the University of South Carolina…
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Director of Counseling Services
June 10, 2022
Director of Counseling Services University of South Carolina Upstate STA00848PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Director of Counseling Services is responsible for the administrative management and clinical oversight of the Counseling…
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Associate Director for Student Organizations and Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL)
June 10, 2022
Associate Director for Student Organizations and Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00839PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Student Organizations & Fraternity/Sorority Life…
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Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE)
June 10, 2022
Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00838PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman announces $38 million in infrastructure funding for Saluda County School District
June 9, 2022
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman today announced the allocation of $38 million in state funding to Saluda County School District to both renovate and replace antiquated existing school facilities…
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HopeHealth managers amplify leadership skills with Coker University’s Seminars for Success
June 9, 2022
Coker University has partnered with HopeHealth to provide healthcare leaders with integral management and leadership skills via a new training program called Seminars for Success. The signature program, started in…
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Director of Admissions and Recruitment
June 8, 2022
Director of Admissions & Recruitment School of Pharmacy – Presbyterian College Location: Clinton, South Carolina Job Description Summary: Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan that includes outreach to 2-…
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Arts Grow SC to expand, first executive director named
June 8, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education announce the expansion of Arts Grow SC as a permanent fixture in the state’s arts learning landscape. An…
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35 Midlands leaders graduate from the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity program as it reaches new milestone
June 8, 2022
Class participants join a network of more than 2,500 Riley Fellows across South Carolina. Thirty-five leaders from across the Midlands have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve…
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Sustain SC celebrates graduation of first class of SLI fellows
June 8, 2022
Sustain SC announced the graduation of the inaugural class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. All 23 participants accepted their certificate of completion at a ceremony on June 2 on…
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Finalists for the 2022 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project include high school students from across the state
June 8, 2022
A special screening and awards event will be hosted in Columbia on June 11 After a record number of entries and an exhaustive judging process, the 2022 South Carolina Young…
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Letters from Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank, donated to UofSC Anne Frank Center
June 8, 2022
Collection establishes Anne Frank Archive on 75th anniversary of her diary The Anne Frank Center located at the University of South Carolina is now home to 100 letters and cards written…
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Richland One students earn $73.8 million in scholarships, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million
June 6, 2022
Richland One’s Class of 2022 graduates earned $73.8 million in scholarship money, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million. This year, 1,389 Richland One students received their high school diplomas…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 6, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the third cohort of 20 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020,…
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Power:Ed awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
June 6, 2022
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has awarded $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation in support of the college’s QuickJobs programs.…
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Prime Time in the Parks Teen Program Returns June 10
June 6, 2022
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host 12 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth beginning Friday, June 10. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that provides…
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Lexington District One promotes two educators to PES assistant principal
June 2, 2022
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of two educators to the position of Pelion Elementary School assistant principal —…
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Richland One seeking public input on redrawing school board single-member election districts
June 2, 2022
Richland One is redrawing the boundary lines for the school board’s four single-member election districts. The proposed changes will not affect attendance zone boundaries for any school within Richland One.…
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Richland One’s Columbia High receives National Showcase Schools award
June 2, 2022
Columbia High School is one of only eight schools in South Carolina to receive the 2021-2022 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award. The designation is given annually to schools…
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South Carolina Film Commission and the University of South Carolina partner on a film project to help expand the state’s production industry
June 2, 2022
In an effort to continue growing South Carolina’s film industry, the South Carolina Film Commission is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (UofSC). The…
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ElevatED4SC video podcast challenges business leaders to see education differently
May 31, 2022
The final episode of the ElevatED4SC video podcast’s first season looks at real-life solutions reflecting hope for South Carolina education through the eyes of a successful business leader. This episode…
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School District Five announces new principal for Oak Pointe Elementary School
May 31, 2022
Veteran educator Linard McCloud has been named the new principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School. McCloud currently serves as assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School. McCloud replaces Kristie Smith…
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State Museum upgrades planetarium & 4D theater with 4K visuals and more
May 25, 2022
Guests can enjoy brighter & more vibrant visuals with a new lineup of shows. The South Carolina State Museum recently completed exciting upgrades to both its planetarium and 4D theater,…
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Richland One CTE Student of the Year Gayle Boyd
May 25, 2022
After Dreher High School senior Gayle Boyd crosses the stage in a week to receive her diploma, she will go on to the University of California, Berkeley and major in…
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Annual Youth Poster Contest winners dig in for conservation education
May 25, 2022
Twenty students will take home honors in this year’s Youth Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). Students created posters based on the topic…
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Lexington District One announces Deyo as principal of Gilbert Elementary
May 25, 2022
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Stephen A. Deyo Jr. to principal of Gilbert Elementary School, effective July…
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S.C. State Fair names 2022 scholarship recipients
May 24, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair has named its Ride of Your Life Scholarship recipients for 2022. The S. C. State Fair annually awards 50 scholarships to South Carolina high school students…
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New Legacy of Courage podcast explores the pivotal role South Carolina played in the Civil Rights Movement
May 23, 2022
Discover South Carolina, the WeGOJA Foundation, and the US Civil Rights Trail have released a podcast series highlighting significant moments in South Carolina history that helped shape the national Civil…
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Bean selected as Communications Director
May 19, 2022
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Kershaw County School Board named Becky Bean as the new Communications Director for the Kershaw County School District (KCSD). Bean has led the communications…
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District promotes Keisler to Pelion Middle principal
May 19, 2022
On May 17, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jessica L. Keisler to principal of Pelion Middle School. A 16-year, award-winning educator,…
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Lexington District One names Keller principal of Forts Pond Elementary
May 19, 2022
On May 17, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Travis T. Keller as the new principal of Forts Pond Elementary School,…
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City leaders seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer
May 18, 2022The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. The Youth Services Guide will also include information about the City of…
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SC Whitmore School named National Beta School of Merit
May 18, 2022
SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a Columbia based virtual charter public high school and member school of the SC Public Charter School District, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore School…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Teacher of the Year finalist profile
May 16, 2022
Dreher Teacher Addresses Students’ Needs, Works to Ensure All Have ‘Very Good Days’ Elizabeth Link knows all too well the implications of teaching without first addressing the basic needs of…
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Richland Library announces Kids in Print 2022 contributors
May 16, 2022
27th Edition of Literary Magazine Spotlights Work of Local Youth Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2022, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across…
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GSSM accepting applications for Residential and STEM Foundations Programs
May 11, 2022
GSSM Accepting Applications For Residential and STEM Foundations ProgramsHartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is still accepting applications for its Residential and STEM Foundations.…
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PTC and UofSC join forces to boost cardiovascular technology workforce
May 11, 2022
A new partnership between Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) aims to strengthen heart healthcare and the workforce that supports it. Officials from PTC and…
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Lexington District One hires/promotes educators to assistant principal
May 11, 2022
At the April 26 and May 10, 2022 meetings, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring and/or promotion of seven educators to the position of…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 9, 2022
Barnwell School District 29 (Williston) Superintendent, Dr. Marcella Shaw, has been named the 2023 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Saluda County Schools Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction,…
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Center for Advanced Technical Studies honored as SkillsUSA Models of Excellence Chapter
May 9, 2022
The SkillsUSA Chapter located at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has been named a SkillsUSA Models of Excellence Chapter for 2022 in the Framework component of Personal…
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School District Five schools ranked in the top 15 by U.S. News & World Report
May 9, 2022
Lexington-Richland School District Five is a leader in South Carolina for preparing students for college, and three of its schools are ranked among the top high schools in the state…
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School District Five names 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year
May 9, 2022
Lexington-Richland School District Five announced its new Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year during a May 2 ceremony. Elisa Westfall, an English teacher at CrossRoads Intermediate…
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Spring Valley Rotary Club awards scholarships
May 9, 2022
Spring Valley High School Seniors Recognized Spring Valley Rotary Club awarded two Spring Valley High School graduating seniors with the club’s annual scholarships at its May 5th lunch meeting. The…
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High school students commit to teaching profession
May 9, 2022
In a ceremony similar to one held for student-athletes, student teachers in Richland School District Two recently signed certificates recognizing their commitment to making a difference in the lives of…
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Computer science magnet school wins National Merit Award of Excellence
May 9, 2022
Sandlapper Elementary School recently received the Magnet Schools of America (MSA), 2022 National New and Emerging Merit Award of Excellence. MSA made the announcement at its national conference in Nevada…
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