Lockheed Martin creates skilled workforce by supporting Greenville Technical College
April 26, 2022
After receiving a $50,000 gift from Lockheed Martin for its Aircraft Maintenance Technology program, Greenville Technical College has named a classroom at its aviation center “The Lockheed Martin Fabrication Lab.”…
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Piedmont Tech Spring Graduations Set for May 5
April 26, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 5, 2022. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Health Care and Engineering/Industrial divisions.…
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PC Band Program to Host Behind the Scenes Event with International Maestro
April 25, 2022
PC Band Program brings another guest for the “Behind the Scenes” series. This time, PC director of bands, Dr. Giovani Briguente, hosts a fascinating talk with an international guest from…
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Laurens District 55 High School Robotics Team Competes in World Championship
April 25, 2022
The Laurens District 55 High School Robotics team competed in the FIRST World Championships last week in Houston, Texas. There were 450 teams from around the world (US, Canada, Mexico,…
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Clark Academy principal to serve permanently
April 25, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Carolyn Anderson as principal at Septima P. Clark Academy. Anderson has served as the school’s interim principal since the beginning of…
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Liberty Hill principal to serve permanently
April 25, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Corey Shaw as principal at Liberty Hill Academy (LHA). Shaw served as the school’s interim principal during the 2021-2022 school year.…
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Greenville Technical College holds adjunct faculty virtual networking and hiring event
April 25, 2022
A virtual networking and hiring event will connect qualified adjunct faculty applicants with department representatives who have hiring needs at Greenville Technical College. The event will be held on May…
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The Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon ‘05 called as PC’s first Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life
April 25, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced today that the Rev. Dr. Searcy Allen “Buz” Wilcoxon IV ‘05 will serve as PC’s first Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean…
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The Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon ‘05 called as PC’s first Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life
April 25, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced today that the Rev. Dr. Searcy Allen “Buz” Wilcoxon IV ‘05 will serve as PC’s first Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean…
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Lander Student Academic Symposium Called ‘Impressive’
April 25, 2022
Lander University senior nursing student Jacob Sims discusses “The Effects of Bipolar Disorder on Interpersonal Relationships Among Individuals in the Geriatric Population: A Targeted Review of the Literature,” one of…
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The Sesqui Series: Laura Lander brought ‘green thumb’ to Greenwood campus
April 25, 2022
Editor’s Note: During the Sesquicentennial Celebration, Lander University will share news stories, which highlight the people and events shaping its campus, through “The Sesqui Series.” With the abundance of trees…
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Four LDHS Seniors Sign to Play College Football
April 23, 2022
It was a big week at Laurens District 55 High School with four seniors signing letters of intent to play college football next year. The four seniors are: LDHS Senior…
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Lander University Honors College Recognizes Student Achievements
April 22, 2022
Lander University gathered to honor the achievements of its students during the Honors College Academic Awards Ceremony on April 7. Students who were recognized received either the Honors Medal or…
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LCSD 55 Celebrates School Lunch Heroes
April 22, 2022
Student nutrition professionals are vital to the well-being of students in Laurens County School Ditrict 55 (LCSD 55). Focused on adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and…
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Clinton High School’s Alexa Kate Bagwell and Isabella Gardner Named SC Teaching Fellows
April 22, 2022
Program Prepares South Carolina’s Future Teacher Leaders Alexa Kate Bagwell and Isabella Gardner, seniors at Clinton High School have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Alexa Kate will…
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For this College President, It’s Game On!
April 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Hope E. Rivers shared her insights at a Women’s History Month Roundtable event March 24 on PTC’s Newberry Campus. She noted that there will always…
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Spring Valley Athletic Director joins an elite group of Certified Athletic Administrators
April 21, 2022
Jeff DiBattisto, Athletic Director (AD) at Spring Valley High School, has earned the distinction of being a Certified Athletic Administrator. According to the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, DiBattisto has…
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Two senior chief administrators win awards
April 21, 2022
Two senior chief administrators in Richland School District Two are being recognized for their work. Senior Chief Human Resources Officer, Shawn Williams, has been named the 2021-2022 South Carolina Personnel…
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Richland Two student wins Magnet Schools of America Poster Contest
April 21, 2022
Samantha Williams, a fifth-grade student at Sandlapper Elementary School, was selected as the first-place winner in the 2022 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Poster Contest for the elementary school level.…
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Dominion Energy and S.C. Department of Education announce winners of Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing contest
April 21, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy are pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing…
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Lexington District One Superintendent Dr. Little announces resignation
April 21, 2022
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Dr. Gregory D. Little announced he has accepted a new role as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation with the South Carolina Technical…
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LDHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy to Participate in Earth Day Project
April 20, 2022
LDHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy will be participating in the Earth Day Community Trash pickup as their Impact Project. Students will collect trash on Whelon Road beginning at 8:15am. They will…
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MUSC College of Health Professions reduces tuition by 37% for online healthcare studies program
April 20, 2022
Tuition and program fees for the Medical University of South Carolina online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies program through the College of Health Professions will be reduced from $8,483 to $5,000…
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College of Charleston International Studies Professor Examines Conflict in Ukraine
April 19, 2022
Max Kovalov, director of the John Edwin Mroz Global Leadership Institute and an international studies professor at the College of Charleston, is closely studying the war in Ukraine. Kovalov’s interest in the conflict isn’t…
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Senior Krista Just, first Furman woman to receive commission as Army infantry officer
April 19, 2022
Furman University Army ROTC cadets wake at zero dark thirty for hour-long physical fitness drills three times a week. They take a three-hour, hands-on tactical lab once a week, march…
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PC Jazz Band Debut Concert Scheduled for April 26th
April 18, 2022
On Tuesday, April 26th, PC Jazz Band will take the stage for the very first time in Belk Auditorium. This is the first public performance of the PC Jazz Band, a music…
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Author and Poet Janisse Ray Visits Lander University
April 18, 2022
While admitting that front-end research is an important part of the writing process, author and poet Janisse Ray insists that statistics alone aren’t what change a reader’s mind. Ray, who…
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MUSC first academic medical center to perform ‘game-changing’ new heart procedure
April 18, 2022
Minimally invasive ‘Barostim’ device could improve quality of life for heart failure patients Two doctors at MUSC Health are the first at an academic medical center and only the second…
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Study of data from NASA, ESA and Russian space agency explores effects of extended spaceflight on brain
April 18, 2022
Researchers point to noteworthy difference in American astronauts’ brains Scientists from the U.S., Europe and Russia are part of a team releasing the results of a large collaborative study involving the…
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CSU makes Giving Day history with more than $1 million raised
April 18, 2022
History was made on Wednesday for Charleston Southern University when the college raised more than $1 million in 24 hours during its annual Giving Day. Gifts from over 400 alumni,…
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Grant launches rural dental training program
April 18, 2022
The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) will launch a two-year rural dentistry fellowship with a grant from the BlueCross® BlueShield®…
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USC Upstate celebrates investiture of Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., as fifth Chancellor
April 18, 2022
Harris brings transformational leadership to elevate USC’s campus in Spartanburg, inspiring young people to change the world University of South Carolina Upstate hosted an historic investiture ceremony on Friday morning…
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South Carolina to Host First Statewide Family Code Night
April 18, 2022
The event will include fun, at-home learning for all families with K-5 children, with video welcome from Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman All South Carolina families with…
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Lander Stands Out at SEPA Conference
April 17, 2022
A contingent from Lander University made a favorable impression at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) Conference, held from March 23 to March 26, at Hilton Head Island. A scholarly paper…
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MUSC board receives reports on institutional wins, votes to pursue funding for elevated walkway on Charleston campus
April 14, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on April 7 and 8…
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Freshman applications to College of Charleston hit record highs for Fall 2022
April 14, 2022
The College of Charleston Class of 2026 is already breaking records – and they haven’t even started their CofC story! That’s because, by the end of March, the College received…
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ElevatED4SC Vodcast focuses on education beyond just the classroom
April 14, 2022
The days of compartmentalizing the education experience for students and their families needs to be a thing of the past. That’s the topic of discussion around the “whole child” approach…
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National Public Safety Telecommunications Week – April 10-16
April 13, 2022
Sunday, April 10 marked the beginning of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week 2022. The event is observed every second week in April and is meant to recognize telecommunicators who help…
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BASF graduates first apprentice cohort, begins second cohort and opens positions for 16 more apprentices
April 13, 2022
BASF Seneca recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of production technician apprentices, immediately began its second cohort, and then opened an additional 15 apprentice positions. The seven graduates…
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Co-Star of ‘The Office’ to Give Keynote Address at Lander University Spring Commencement
April 13, 2022
He’s best known for his iconic role as Dunder Mifflin CFO David Wallace on NBC’s hit comedy, “The Office,” but on Wednesday, May 4, Andy Buckley will give the keynote…
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PTC Foundation Planning ‘Spring Forward’ 5k Run/Walk on May 14
April 13, 2022
When Dr. Alvie Coes III learned that the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation would hold its inaugural Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14, he snapped…
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Tommy Young posthumously honored with lifetime achievement award during USC Upstate’s annual Founders Day celebration
April 12, 2022Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education bestows its highest honor upon late community leader and education advocate, unveils portrait Thomas R. “Tommy” Young III was posthumously honored Monday with the…
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Dual enrollment trains a skilled workforce
April 12, 2022
Midlands Technical College is serving more dual enrollment students than ever. This growth comes as part of intentional efforts to grow the percentage of those students enrolled in career training…
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Thornwell Holds Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Breakfast
April 11, 2022
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Thornwell is partnering with the Children’s Trust of South Carolina to raise awareness about this issue. South Carolina ranks 41 in the…
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Just Say Something announces winners of the 34th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
April 11, 2022
Just Say Something would like to thank everyone who volunteered, participated in, or sponsored the 34th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament held on March 28, 2022 at the Thornblade…
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Lander University Adds New Face-to-Face Option for Master’s in Business Administration
April 11, 2022
Lander University will begin offering potential graduate students the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through a hybrid model where they will be able to split their…
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CSU alum bringing autism arts camp to Charleston
April 11, 2022
Ashley Drayton, a 2010 Charleston Southern University alumna, observed during her years with Parks and Recreation that those with special needs were not championed in the camp environment. Drayton, an actress, model,…
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NCHS opens Family and Community Center on campus
April 11, 2022
North Charleston High School (NCHS) officially began a new era of community engagement on April 4, 2022. School staff members hosted a ceremony to commemorate the opening of the NCHS…
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Community forum with law enforcement to be held May 3
April 11, 2022
A community forum for Pickens County residents and law enforcement officials will take place Tuesday, May 3, 5:30-7 p.m., at Tri-County Technical College’s Easley campus located at 1774 Powdersville Road.…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School’s student government earns top national award
April 11, 2022
For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Greenville Technical Charter HS student government has been recognized as a 2022…
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