DHEC names SC State Bulldogs football team as newest community heroes for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the South Carolina State University Bulldogs Football Team as the latest recipient of the agency’s Community Hero Award. Every…
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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021
Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer science…
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Clemson aims to boost organic rice production in salty coastal SC through federal grant
November 1, 2021
A Clemson University-led project aimed at reviving South Carolina’s rice industry has nabbed a federal grant to further its efforts. Given the acronym iCORP — Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production…
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First Reliance Bank and community partners made dreams come true for a Lexington School District Four student
November 1, 2021
First Reliance Bank is a community bank in all aspects of the term. The longtime Florence, S.C. headquartered bank serves communities all over South and North Carolina by providing expert…
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South Carolina Department of Education Partners with Riley Institute to invest $1.3 million in new afterschool and summer learning leadership program
October 28, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and The Riley Institute at Furman University announced the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) program to prepare and grow leaders who…
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Commitment to Commencement
October 28, 2021
Have you ever thought about what can be accomplished in two million minutes? Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has and she recently shared a…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman releases statement on candidacy for 2022 election
October 27, 2021
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement concerning her candidacy for re-election in 2022. “A strong public education system that offers every student, no matter where…
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Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Celebrations 100th Anniversary
October 26, 2021
Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School (WLGOS), one of the oldest and most reliable continuing education schools in South Carolina, celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. The school, established by Dr.…
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More than 2,200 Columbia elementary students are safer online with lessons from Center for Cyber Safety and Education
October 21, 2021
112 Classrooms City-Wide Received Free Cyber Safety Education As Part Of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month The Center for Cyber Safety and Education answered the call of concerned technology and learning…
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Ridge View High School to induct first Athletic Hall of Fame class this Friday night
October 20, 2021
Dating back to the 1995-1996 school year, its first in existence, Ridge View High School has a storied athletic history with multiple team state championships, individual state championships, a countless…
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Michelin North America, Inc., invests $30,000 in Lexington One Educational Foundation for district’s VEX robotics teams
October 20, 2021On Tuesday evening at the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees meeting, the Educational Foundation announced a $30,000 commitment from Michelin North America, Inc., to support robotics education. Foundation…
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Public Relations Coordinator
October 19, 2021
The public relations coordinator supports the communications and media relations needs for academic units represented by one of several interdisciplinary brand teams and provides multimedia content and planning for the…
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Deadline approaches for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships
October 13, 2021
Students have until October 31st to submit an application. Applications are open now for scholarships worth more than $100,000 from the Midlands Technical College Foundation. Students who complete an application…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards over $466,000 in scholarships for ’21-’22 school year
October 6, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded more than $466,642 in scholarships to 208 outstanding students across South Carolina and the country for the 2021-2022…
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South Carolina Department of Education announces $56 Million in additional funding under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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Record enrollments continue at CIU and Ben Lippen School
October 4, 2021
The upward enrollment trend at Columbia International University and Ben Lippen School continues in record-breaking fashion. Enrollment at CIU and Ben Lippen has increased five straight years. A total of…
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Midlands Technical College launches vaccination incentive program
October 4, 2021
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC Midlands Technical College has launched a new COVID-19 vaccination incentive program. From now until December 1st,…
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The Unumb Center Social, an auction for autism at Steel Hands Brewing
October 1, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them at The Unumb Center Social, an auction for autism at Steel Hands Brewing on Thursday, October 14th. The online…
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Youth advocate to give talk about stopping the criminalization of Black youth
September 29, 2021
Kristin Henning, a Georgetown Law professor, will speak about her new book, “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth,” on Monday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Bucks for Books Grants to all Lexington District One first-year teachers
September 29, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $33,000 in Bucks for Books Grants to Lexington District One’s first-year teachers. The focus of these grants is to support…
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MTC Commission names Dr. Barry W. Russell as President Emeritus
September 29, 2021
The Midlands Technical College Commission has named Dr. Barry W. Russell as President Emeritus. Dr. Russell was Midlands Technical College’s fourth president, serving from 1999 to 2005. The formal recognition…
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Auria expanding operations in Spartanburg County
September 28, 2021
More than $12.4 million investment will create 103 new jobs Auria, a global supplier of automotive flooring, acoustical and fiber-based solutions, today announced plans to invest capital and grow operations…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, September 28
September 28, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Health Fund Grant to support Lexington District One nurses & students
September 28, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,500 Health Fund Grant to the Lexington County School District One Office of Student Services to support the nurses and all students…
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Procurement Technical Assistance Center opening in South Carolina
September 27, 2021
The University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, announces the opening of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center of South Carolina (PTAC SC).…
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Moore School partners with Dominion Energy and Richland County schools to launch high school pipeline program
September 27, 2021
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is partnering with Dominion Energy and Richland One and Richland Two school districts to develop a high school pipeline program.…
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MTC opens Welding Technology Center to meet employer demand
September 23, 2021
Midlands Technical College held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the college’s new Welding Technology Center today. The education and training facility is located on Kentucky Avenue on the…
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Five South Carolina schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…
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Richland One School Board receives national award
September 20, 2021
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has received the Award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE), which is part of the…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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Richland Two hires General Counsel
September 20, 2021
Richland School District Two has hired a staff attorney. Karla McLawhorn Hawkins is the first to hold the position of General Counsel for Richland Two. As General Counsel, Hawkins is…
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Chambers wins national Broadcast Adviser of the Year
September 20, 2021
The Journalism Education Association (JEA) has named Andrew “A. J.” Chambers of Richland Northeast High School its 2021 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Chambers is the CavPlex-Convergence Media Director at Richland…
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Teachers complete family engagement professional development
September 20, 2021When it comes to student success, family engagement is at the top of the list for three Richland Two teachers who are among the first cohort of the Carolina Family…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Wednesday, September 22
September 20, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order in public session at…
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Three Students from Richland One’s Dreher High named National Merit semifinalists
September 16, 2021Three Richland One students have been named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dreher High School students Cassandra M. Escorcia, Shane A. Keup and Zoe K. Maltarich…
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Semifinalists announced in 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Corporation
September 16, 2021
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the names of twelve Richland Two seniors who are semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Macy Collins, Evan Cox…
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Cathleen Lacey of Crayton Middle named Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
September 15, 2021
Cathleen Lacey, curriculum resource teacher (CRT) at Crayton Middle School, has earned the designation of Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert for the 2021-2022 school year. She is one of only…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces fall 2021 W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Award winners
September 15, 2021Through the generous support of Walter P. Rawl & Sons, the Lexington One Educational Foundation has presented the W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Awards biannually for the past eight…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards fall 2021 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
September 15, 2021The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 11 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,750 and will…
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National Park Service funds upgrades to significant landmark in S.C. civil rights history
September 15, 2021UofSC advances efforts to create a destination for people to learn the state’s history in the movement The University of South Carolina will continue rehabilitation and preservation of the historic…
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Bank of America supports workforce development at Midlands Technical College
September 15, 2021Racial equality funding supports MTC’s QuickJobs programs Bank of America has awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation a $100,000 grant for workforce development that is essential to the Midlands economy.…
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Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities
September 14, 2021
Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina. In August, Forbes released its annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Midlands Technical…
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U.S. News & World Report: CIU ranks high for Social Mobility, Value
September 14, 2021
The 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings show Columbia International University in the Top 10 for Social Mobility among Regional Universities South. The Social Mobility ranking is important for…
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UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business
September 13, 2021
Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…
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Richland One and two of its schools earn national awards for family and community engagement
September 13, 2021Richland One has received the 2021 Partnership District Award and two of its schools received 2021 Partnership School Awards from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins…
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The Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes four new board members
August 31, 2021The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its board of directors: Randall Cooper, CPA CFE, is a partner at The Brittingham Group. Brandon Mogan is…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics welcomes 157 new residential juniors
August 25, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 157 residential juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus…
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