JWU Charlotte introduces three-year bachelor’s program in Hospitality Management
September 9, 2025
JWU Charlotte’s Hospitality Management program now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Johnson & Wales University (JWU) announced the launch of a three-year (90 credit) bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality Management…
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SC Whitmore School named National Beta School of Merit
September 3, 2025
SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a statewide online public charter high school, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore is a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this…
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Palmetto Citizens partners with Gamecock Athletics for third annual Teacher of the Game
September 3, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock Athletics, announced the return of the Teacher of the Game program for the 2025 football season.…
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The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announces new recipient, Amelia Hyman
September 2, 2025
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced its latest scholarship recipient, Amelia Hyman, a first-year student at the University of Michigan. This scholarship—awarded twice annually in honor of the…
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The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. announces the honorees for induction into the 2025 Hall of Fame
September 2, 2025The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. will host its 40th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the…
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Richland One announces Superintendent’s September Listening and Learning Sessions
September 2, 2025
Dr. Todd Walker, who began his tenure as Richland One’s superintendent July 1, will hold a series of informal sessions throughout the community to listen and learn from students, staff,…
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Step Right Up! Therapalooza returns in three weeks to benefit The Therapy Place
September 2, 2025
The clock is ticking! In just three weeks, Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast returns for its 11th year, transforming the Goodman Building at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds into a…
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A Perfect Start Child Care to expand with second location in Pee Dee region
September 2, 2025
Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented DaVita in the sublease of 1471 N. Cashua Drive in Florence, South Carolina to A Perfect…
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Here we grow again: Lander begins fall 2025 with record-setting enrollment
August 29, 2025
Lander University is once again shattering enrollment records, launching the 2025-26 academic year with the most students in the University’s 153-year history. This marks the 10th consecutive year of growth…
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CIU celebrates record fall enrollment growth
August 28, 2025
Columbia International University is celebrating significant enrollment growth this fall, with total preliminary enrollment climbing to 3,239 students, a 10% increase from last year’s final census of 2,934. Traditional undergraduate…
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State Museum Foundation names new board leadership and welcomes board members
August 26, 2025
New leadership brings fresh vision to support the museum’s mission and growth. The South Carolina State Museum Foundation has announced new board leadership and the election of three new members…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate architect, Kathryn Risola
August 26, 2025
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Kathryn “Kat” Risola to the Q+ team as a new associate architect. Risola, who grew up on Long Island, New York, has a…
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South Carolina announces 10-year partnership with Nike
August 22, 2025
University of South Carolina Athletics has agreed to a new 10-year partnership with Nike, a worldwide leader in athletic equipment and attire, effective July 1, 2026. Nike will supply all…
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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program welcomes third class of industry leaders
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced the 2025–2026 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP), welcoming 22 rising leaders from across South Carolina’s manufacturing community. This year’s…
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USC welcomes students back to campus
August 21, 2025
The University of South Carolina welcomed new and returning students back to the Columbia campus this week, kicking off a new semester with more new students from South Carolina than…
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University of South Carolina, The Nuclear Company partner to advance nuclear deployment, innovation
August 20, 2025Agreement will see up to $5M investment in Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing The Nuclear Company, which in April opened its primary engineering and construction office in Columbia, S.C.,…
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Richland One MSAP grant project director selected for Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program
August 19, 2025
Dr. Teresa Turner, Richland One’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) project director, has been selected for the Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program. The program sends cohorts of U.S. K–12…
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Original Six Foundation’s O6 Afterschool program marks 10 years of impact
August 18, 2025
Expands to Reach More South Carolina Students The Original Six (O6) Foundation proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of its flagship initiative, the O6 Afterschool program—an effort that has empowered students…
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New educator apprenticeship program kicks off in South Carolina
August 15, 2025A new class of aspiring teachers celebrated the start of their journey at an orientation held in Columbia this past weekend. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation…
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Columbia College announces academic reorganization to support institutional growth and community impact
August 13, 2025
Columbia College announced a strategic academic reorganization that restructures its academic divisions into four new schools, a move designed to strengthen its academic foundation, enhance student success, and support the…
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Sixty-three bankers graduate after three-year intensive program at South Carolina Bankers School
August 11, 2025The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2025, who received their diplomas in a…
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River Springs Elementary School teacher earns national award
August 11, 2025
River Springs Elementary School Physical Education (PE) teacher Ben Landers received an award during the annual National Physical Education Institute July 17-18, 2025 at UNC Asheville. The ARTIE (Awesome Rad Thinking…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new board members and officers
August 7, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation has elected new board officers and welcomed eight new members to its board of directors for 2025–26. The following…
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Westinghouse donates $45,000 to Richland One schools
August 6, 2025
Donations to help with school supplies, student awards and other educational needs Westinghouse Electric Company, through its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), donated $45,000 to Richland One schools to help fund STEM…
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Heyward Career and Technology Center’s barbering program offering free back-to-school haircuts to students – August 9
August 6, 2025
Richland One families looking to get fresh haircuts for their children before the first day of school can get that done for free while giving high school students career training…
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Over 225 attendees, 125 expungement applications received at the Pathways to Possibilities resource fair for career, expungement and pardon assistance, held July 31
August 6, 2025Spearheaded by Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, Richland County District One School Board Commissioner Aaron Bishop in conjunction with Path to Redemption and One Common Cause Pathways to Possibilities, an effort…
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Kelly Rivers named new Richland One deputy superintendent of academics
August 5, 2025
Kelly J. Rivers has been named Richland One’s new deputy superintendent of academics. Her start date will be August 4. Rivers is coming to Richland One from the Columbus (Ohio)…
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S.C. Certificate of Immunization for 5K-12th grade school entry now available online
August 4, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the addition of the S.C. Certificate of Immunization (DPH Form 4024) to the Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON). Starting Aug. 1,…
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USC College of Information and Communications to partner with Google and Columbia Chamber on AI workshops
August 4, 2025
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Google will offer a free AI workshop for local businesses on August 26 at…
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S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs fund Living Shoreline Program “Bio-Rock Experimentation” in the Broad River
July 28, 2025Multi-agency collaboration for living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF / Living Shoreline development and oyster restoration program. Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and the environmental non-profit Global Eco…
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Brian Edwards named Furman VP of Marketing and Communications
July 25, 2025
Brian Edwards has been named vice president of marketing and communications at Furman University following a national search. He will start Aug. 1. Edwards, currently the chief brand and communications…
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Second annual “Grind & Groom Day” set to return bigger than ever – July 31
July 23, 2025July 31, 11-5 pm Empowering Kershaw County Youth Before the School Year Begins After the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, Grind Out Sports & Education, in partnership with…
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USC Aiken breaks ground on new Cyber Integration Center
July 22, 2025USC Aiken held a groundbreaking ceremony for the S.C. National Guard Cyber Integration Center (CIC), marking a milestone in the region’s commitment to cyber defense and workforce development. The ceremony featured guests from Fort Eisenhower,…
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USC sets enrollment record while reinforcing commitment to South Carolina students
July 22, 2025
More South Carolinians are enrolled at USC’s Columbia campus than at any time in its 224-year history — a reflection of the flagship institution’s longstanding and unwavering commitment to serve the…
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USC joining 5 state systems in forming new accreditor
July 22, 2025
The USC system is joining public higher education systems in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas to help launch a new national accreditation agency focused specifically on public colleges and…
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USC forms state’s first Center for American Civic Leadership
July 22, 2025
USC is starting a new academic center to promote broad understanding of the core ideals and values that shaped American government and history. The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public…
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Margaret Fent Bodman appointed South Carolina’s next State Child Advocate
July 21, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Margaret Fent Bodman as the next State Child Advocate to lead the Department of Children’s Advocacy following the departure of former Child Advocate Amanda Whittle, who…
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Pathways to Possibilities: A Resource Fair for Career, Expungement and Pardon Assistance on July 31
July 17, 2025Spearheaded by Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, Richland County District One School Board Commissioner Aaron Bishop in conjunction with Path to Redemption and One Common Cause Pathways to Possibilities, an effort…
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Vann named new principal of Centerville Elementary
July 15, 2025
At its July 14, 2025, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Lauren Vann as the new principal of Centerville Elementary School. With…
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Converse Graduate Chloe Cleland ’25 wins Fulbright Research Scholarship
July 7, 2025
May 2025 graduate Chloe Cleland recently made history at Converse when she became the first recipient of the University’s Fulbright Research/Study Scholarship in more than 50 years. Having completed more…
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Midlands Technical College finishes number two in the nation at SkillsUSA
July 7, 2025
Midlands Technical College’s (MTC’s) Building Construction Technology team won silver in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 23-27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. The award marked the fourth…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Spencer Hutchinson graduates from Leadership Columbia
July 3, 2025
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and principal at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, recently graduated from Leadership Columbia, a 10-month Columbia Chamber of Commerce program for emerging and existing leaders in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Padgett Mozingo, Limitless Purpose
July 1, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Literacy SC
July 1, 2025
Literacy SC believes in a world where anyone can move up and ahead through the power of reading. So, we teach adults and families practical skills in reading, writing and…
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SCETV to host interactive career and safety event for children in partnership with SC First Steps
June 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV), in partnership with SC First Steps, will host Safety Town, an interactive and educational experience provided by SC Career Kids, on June 28, from 10 a.m.…
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Richland One principal appointments for 2025-2026
June 30, 2025
Students at two Richland One schools will be greeted by new principals when the 2025-2026 school year begins August 11. Dr. Timothy Blackwell, who has served as principal at Arden…
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Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center launches “Community Conversations”
June 25, 2025
Presented by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative, Community Conversations, a monthly series spotlighting a community leader…
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Junior Achievement and BofA drive financial literacy for South Carolina high schoolers
June 25, 2025
Multi-stop JA Finance Park Mobile tour provided students an immersive financial experience Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina and Bank of America partnered to deliver financial literacy education to…
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Richland School District Two names new Senior Chief Operations Officer
June 19, 2025
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Mark Huhtanen as the district’s new Senior Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Huhtanen brings nearly 30 years of distinguished leadership experience from the…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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