Charleston County Schools will be closed until April 13, 2020
March 18, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) is announcing that all CCSD schools and offices will be closed until April 13, 2020. CCSD students and staff will continue working and learning from…
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South Carolina ETV reimagines mission-driven partnership with S.C. Department of Education in response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Network to modify programming three days each week beginning March 24 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a plan in partnership with the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) to broadcast…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 17, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long residential STEM summer camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s…
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Cracraft family pays it forward with College of Charleston scholarship
March 16, 2020
From the moment Kionnie Epps stepped foot on its campus, the College of Charleston felt like home. And, as we all know, family is what makes a place a home. “The College of Charleston…
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College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series becomes a ‘Hot Spot’ for presidential candidates
March 12, 2020
NPR’s national political correspondent Don Gonyea recently wrote about campaigning “hot spots” for presidential candidates. He said any serious politician must visit three particular places when campaigning in South Carolina;…
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CSU courses move online next week in proactive response to coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Charleston Southern University is actively monitoring the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus at CSU at this time. At a March 11 press conference,…
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Opportunity Project SC, Bakari Sellers and Hope and Wade King ‘Take Over’ Mellichamp Elementary
March 12, 2020Day long event consisted of keynote, teacher professional development, and room makeovers, including the creation of a ‘safe, calming environment for students’ designed by Brittany Jeltema, a.k.a. @superheroteacher On March 9,…
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New Chick-fil-A scholarship supports nontraditional CofC students
March 12, 2020
Daniel Dickerson ’99 believes in second chances. Today, he is a successful businessman and owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in North Charleston, South Carolina, but his journey to get there was…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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College of Charleston suspends in-person classes the week following spring break
March 12, 2020
The following is a message from College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu to the CofC campus on March 12, 2020: Dear Campus Community: As we all watch what is happening with…
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CCSD has more than 40 National Merit Scholarship Finalists in 2020
March 11, 2020Forty-one students from a total of four Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools are Finalists for the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which is run by the National Merit…
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The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to host Free Family Friday on Friday, March 13
March 11, 2020
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) will host the fifth of seven Free Family Fridays of the 2019-2020 school year on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to…
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MMA named High Flying School at National Youth-At-Risk Conference
March 11, 2020Military Magnet Academy (MMA) was named a High Flying School at the National Youth-At-Risk Conference. MMA was one of only four schools in the nation to receive this recognition. Each…
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South Carolina State University President Clark elected board chair of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
March 11, 2020
South Carolina State University (SCSU) President James E. Clark has been elected chair of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s Board of Directors. Clark began his one-year term on January 1, 2020.…
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CofCServes empowers Cougars to give back
March 9, 2020
Being of service is about giving back to make a difference not because you’ll receive praise, but because you take joy in knowing your efforts will make someone else’s life…
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Stono Park introduces coding as a whole-school initiative
March 4, 2020Stono Park Elementary School is the first school in Charleston County School District to implement “Code To The Future” which is the nation’s first comprehensive solution for computer science immersion.…
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Lucy Beckham High School hires Scott McInnes as Athletic Director
March 3, 2020
Scott McInnes has been named the Athletic Director at Lucy Beckham High School, which is opening August of 2020. McInnes has been an educator in North Carolina for over 30…
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CSU announces Doctor of Physical Therapy program launch date
March 2, 2020
Another doctorate program is launching soon at CSU. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program will begin accepting applications in July 2021, with the first cohort of 48 students set to…
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Top 5 Finalists for 2020 CCSD Teacher of the Year announced
February 28, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today, by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2020 Teacher of the Year. The district’s current Teacher…
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CSU offering 10-month online MBA in fall 2020
February 28, 2020
Changes are coming soon for Charleston Southern University’s College of Business. Starting fall 2020, prospective graduate students may choose between a 10-month accelerated online MBA or a flex MBA for…
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Gigi Smith, R.N., Ph.D., selected to serve as associate provost for Education Innovation and Student Life
February 27, 2020
Gigi Smith, R.N., Ph.D., received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York; Master of Science in Nursing degree in Child and Adolescent Mental…
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The Citadel announces Class of 2020 commencement speakers
February 26, 2020
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2020 commencement will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday May 9, at McAlister Field House. About 500 cadet graduates and veteran day students…
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College of Charleston student Katie Stagliano is a Sub Above With Katie’s Krops
February 26, 2020
Things keep growing for Katie Stagliano and her nonprofit organization Katie’s Krops. The College of Charleston senior was recently awarded $5,000 through Jersey Mike’s Sub Above Grant program to help continue the momentum…
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College of Charleston is top producer of Peace Corps volunteers
February 26, 2020The College of Charleston has ranked No. 14 among medium-size schools on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. Right now, CofC has 21 alumni…
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2020-2021 Academic Calendar approved by CCSD Board of Trustees
February 24, 2020The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved Option D for the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar tonight. The calendar can be viewed here. Highlights of the 2020-2021 calendar are as…
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CSU named to 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Schools List
February 24, 2020
The Military Friendly® Schools list for the 2020-2021 academic year includes Charleston Southern University. CSU is currently educating 228 veterans and 114 veteran dependents. Paula Charls, veterans services coordinator and…
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A Roadmap to Your Savings Journey
February 24, 2020
By Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer Saving money can be like driving a car. Your desired destination may be near or far, the direction you choose might change,…
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Statehouse Update – February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020The following is courtesy of Public Education Partners based in Greenville. They publish a bimonthly primer on all the policy action at the Statehouse. Bills We’re Watching The Santee Cooper…
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Riley Silverman earns The Prudential Spirit of Community Award
February 19, 2020Riley Silverman, 12, a seventh grader at Haut Gap Middle School, actively works to fight hunger in his community. Silverman’s efforts include helping pack weekend meals for students in need,…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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East Cooper Medical Center awards Kate Kiel for nursing excellence
February 17, 2020
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Kate Kiel, RN as the most recent recipient of the Daisy RN Award for Exceptional Nurses. Kiel began her nursing career at East…
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USC Upstate and College of Charleston announce new dual-degree nursing partnership
February 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina Upstate and the College of Charleston are pleased to announce they will partner to offer an innovative, dual-degree program that will enable students at the…
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Lynch named Interim Executive Director of Transportation for CCSD
February 17, 2020
Charleston County School District can announce that James Lynch has been named Interim Executive Director of Transportation. Executive Director of Transportation, William “Jeff” Scott is retiring at the end of…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps
February 16, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps: CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. These summer camps are…
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CofC Day celebration raises over $5 million
February 13, 2020
As part of the celebration around the College of Charleston’s 250th anniversary, on Jan. 30, 2020, the College launched CofC Day, a 24-hour giving day aimed at generating excitement and…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright students
February 11, 2020
The College of Charleston has been named a sixth top producer of Fulbright students among master’s-level colleges and universities in the United States. The College is the only South Carolina…
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Creativity abounds in five CCSD schools
February 10, 2020Five Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools have been awarded art kits to fuel young artists’ talents from Fresh Artists, a non-profit organization that supports schools throughout the U.S. The…
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The Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics honors Dr. Caryn Outten of UofSC with Distinguished Research Leadership Award
February 10, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Dr. Caryn E. Outten with its 2020 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School’s 31st Annual Research Colloquium Saturday, February…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new Board Members
February 8, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation welcomes the following new members to its Board of Directors: Julie Albrecht, Vice President & CFO, Sonoco Suzana Cizmic,…
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College of Charleston pep band to debut new fight song
February 8, 2020Cougars are tough competitors. With both natural abilities and finely honed skills, these cunning cats know how to wait until the right moment to make their move and prevail. So,…
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TCCC promotes one staff member and hires another
February 7, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s (TCCC) staff is growing and changing. LaTisha Vaughn has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) and Marcus Trinidad has transitioned from working for TCCC…
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Scores of student-athletes honored at CCSD’s annual National Signing Day Ceremony
February 5, 2020Forty student-athletes, in 10 different sports, from six schools, were honored at Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) 2020 National Signing Day Ceremony today. Director of Operational Planning Bob Olson and…
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Clyburn hosts Savannah River Site-HBCU partnership summit
February 5, 2020
On Monday, U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn was joined by Savannah River Site (SRS) officials and representatives from all eight of South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities…
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TCCC adds Kenya Dunn to their Board of Directors
February 2, 2020
Kenya Dunn, a motivational speaker, mentor and CEO of The Power Filled Woman, was recently elected to the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Board of Directors for a three-year term.…
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College of Charleston Founders’ Medal bestowed SC changemakers
January 29, 2020
On the 200th anniversary of the chartering of the College of Charleston, President Harry McKinley Lightsey Jr. initiated the College of Charleston Founders’ Medal Award. It is the most prestigious award given…
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College of Charleston’s School of Business gets big boost with new partnership
January 28, 2020
The New York-based independent wealth management firm GM Advisory Group has announced its financial support for a partnership between the College of Charleston School of Business and Barron’s Group, a…
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CCPL offers free test prep courses, practice tests for SAT, ACT, ASVAB in February
January 27, 2020
Is your teen sweating the SAT or anxious about the ASVAB or the ACT? Do they need help crafting the perfect college admissions essay? Do all of those test prep…
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Top kayaking instructor making waves at the College of Charleston
January 26, 2020
Often times, the best way to learn is by taking a hands-on approach. That’s definitely the philosophy of Ashley Brown, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Brown…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
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Afghanistan War veteran in the running for THE CITADEL’s Board of Visitors
January 21, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, an Orangeburg attorney and formerly deployed U.S. Army Infantry officer (currently serving in the Army…
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