“Clear Bag or No Bag” entry procedure going district-wide this school year
August 7, 2019In an effort to increase security and provide students, parents, staff, and community members with a safer experience at athletic events, Charleston County School District (CCSD) is instituting the “clear…
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District completes capital improvements
August 7, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is committed to maintaining the public’s trust by being proactive in maintaining the educational facilities they own. “Repeated studies show that the indoor environment of…
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District’s random search team set for first full year of operation
August 7, 2019Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Security and Emergency Management is focused on creating and executing a comprehensive campus safety program. One measure to help in delivering on that…
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Webster University’s South Carolina Counseling Program receives CACREP Accreditation
August 7, 2019
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) – the primary organization in the United States that sets the standards for counseling education – accredited Webster University’s…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
August 7, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for Leadership Discovery until August 30. The 3-month fall program begins in October and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is an…
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$9.33 million investment in South Carolina school buses, public transit
July 30, 2019First Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 78 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses. Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer made this announcement today.…
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Documentary explores use of enslaved labor at College of Charleston
July 25, 2019The architectural beauty of the College of Charleston campus has long been a defining and celebrated feature of the university. But the full story of how many campus buildings came…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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College of Charleston School of Business launches Executive Certification for Family Businesses
July 23, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business, in partnership with the Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG), has created an Executive Education program to meet the needs of family businesses across the Lowcountry. This comprehensive planning certification takes…
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Removing boards is not the answer to education challenges
July 22, 2019
By Tony Folk SCSBA President and Dorchester County School District Four School Board Member The idea that “the government closest to the people serves the people best,” is a…
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South Carolina students participate in SkillsUSA Championships
July 22, 2019
Eleven students from South Carolina recently competed in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26-27. During this competition, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students —…
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Caslen selected UofSC’s 29th president
July 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” Caslen, a retired lieutenant general and the former superintendent and president of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was selected the 29th president of the University of…
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College of Charleston Geologist is over the moon about Apollo 11 anniversary
July 18, 2019College of Charleston geology professor Cassandra Runyon might not be an astronaut, but she has some serious NASA bonafides. Affiliated with NASA since she did an internship at Johnson Space Center in Houston…
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City of Charleston kicks off annual First Day Festival school supply drive
July 17, 2019
In preparation for the Annual First Day Festival, the city of Charleston is coordinating a school supply drive to ensure that local students have the materials they need to begin the…
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Six South Carolina students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer
July 15, 2019SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2019 Scholarship Program. Six 2019 high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel of judges evaluated each…
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Upstate students name new cranes at Inland Port Greer
July 9, 2019
Little Miss Sunshine and South Craneolina have joined the ranks of South Carolina Ports Authority’s cranes — thanks to the creativity of two Greenville County elementary students. Haven Ebel and…
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County Library partners with district for Summer Reading Program
July 9, 2019Studies show that students who don’t read during the summer will be less prepared when school resumes. That’s why Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County School District (CCSD)…
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Three school leaders selected for lifetime achievement award
July 2, 2019Jane Harrison, Scott Turner, Gerrita Postlewait Three school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as…
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MUSC trustees review proposed FY20 budgets for university, hospital authority
July 2, 2019
Board holds in-state tuition at current levels with no increases for next fiscal year The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees…
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CCSD Executive Director Anita Huggins appointed acting Principal at Moultrie Middle School
July 1, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Anita Huggins, the current Executive Director of School Support, will also serve as the Acting Principal of Moultrie Middle School during the 2019-20…
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Google South Carolina leads digital skills workshops for Lowcountry veterans in collaboration with Palmetto Goodwill Training
June 28, 2019
On June 26th, Google South Carolina partnered with Palmetto Goodwill to host 26 Lowcountry veterans for Digital Skills Workshops, in conjunction with Goodwill Training Sessions. Participants will complete training with several…
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Revenue offers free webinar about business taxes July 10
June 25, 2019
Business owners in Washington have many responsibilities, including knowing which taxes they must report. To help reach more businesses statewide, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) will host a…
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First Day Festival School Supply Drive
June 24, 2019The First Day Festival School Supply Drive is in full effect! In celebration of the first day of school, the Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth & Families is asking you…
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TCCC Board of Directors welcomes Hsu, Walters
June 20, 2019Two college presidents joined the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Board of Directors on June 19. College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu, Ph.D., and The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.),…
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College of Charleston African American Studies professor explains history of Juneteenth
June 19, 2019
The United States of America is known for its annual celebration of freedom from the British Empire every year on the Fourth of July, a time when the stars and…
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Congressman, Civil Rights activist, Lt. Gov. join hands in racial reconciliation
June 19, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN AND CHARLESTON, S.C. – U.S Congressman Trey Gowdy (standing) joined famed Civil Rights activist Dr. Cleveland Sellers, S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and…
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Announcing the launch of Power:Ed—a new education initiative in SC
June 18, 2019
Power:Ed, started by South Carolina Student Loan Corp (SCSLC), to fund education initiatives in South Carolina, formally launched today. Power:Ed Director Sara Fisher says that grants will be awarded to nonprofits, colleges…
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Citadel’s new nursing program earns national accreditation
June 17, 2019Cadets can now apply for Nursing ROTC scholarships; Veteran students can use GI Bill for tuition The words contained in a letter addressed to The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing…
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New gift grows LGBTQ collection at CofC Library
June 17, 2019The College of Charleston Libraries announced the successful match of a $25,000 challenge gift for “LGBTQ Life in the Lowcountry,” a project dedicated to collecting and sharing the stories of…
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73rd Annual American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State session hosts inauguration at State House
June 17, 2019The American Legion Auxiliary’s Palmetto Girls State program culminated with a parade through downtown Columbia, S.C. and an inauguration at the State House on Friday, June 13. The inauguration was…
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A preeminent servant-leader retires after dedicating 42 years to The Citadel
June 13, 2019
Thousands of men and women passed through Lesesne Gate over the past 42 years. Many of them have gone on to lead armies, governments, corporations, churches and community organizations. And,…
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CCSD welcomes successful educator as new executive director
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Trevor Strawderman as a district executive director effective July 1. Strawderman currently serves as the principal of North Myrtle Beach High School, a position…
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CCSD names Rhonda Robinson director of Federal Programs
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Rhonda Robinson as the director of Federal Programs. Robinson has served as the director of federal programs for Dorchester School District Four for the…
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CCSD announces new leaders for the 2019-20 school year
June 11, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) would like to announce the following new leadership within the district: Jennifer Baez, Interim Principal*, Pepperhill Elementary Janet Brown, Principal, Ladson Elementary Ryan Cumback,…
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Ellen Nitz selected as CCSD Director of Nursing Services
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Ellen Nitz as the new director of Nursing Services. Nitz has served in the district for the past 12 years as the nurse liaison…
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West Ashley Valedictorian honored for 12- years of perfect attendance
June 10, 2019A 12-year perfect attendance record is unbelievable testimony to grit and dedication according to West Ashley High School (WAHS) Principal Lee Runyon. Very few students across South Carolina can boast…
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CCSD college-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners named
June 5, 2019Ten Charleston County School District students are being recognized today by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. The…
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From Sharks to Medicine in Mars: Grants fund variety of College of Charleston student research
June 5, 2019Summer brings so many opportunities for college students. Some of them have full-time jobs. Some travel. Some serve internships while others enroll in classes and study. And still others invest…
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College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves tuition for 2019-20
June 5, 2019
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on June 3, 2019, to adjust the all-in cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year. Beginning fall semester 2019, full-time undergraduate…
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Board of Trustees approves teacher salary increase in FY20 budget
June 5, 2019The Charleston County School (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a balanced FY20 General Fund budget for the 2019-202 school year tonight totaling $537,015,665. Highlights CCSD will use $1.1 million of…
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CCSD announces new leaders for the 2019-2020 school year
June 5, 2019Charleston County School District announced the following new leadership within the district: Jennifer Baez, Interim Principal, Pepperhill Elementary Janet Brown, Principal, Ladson Elementary Ryan Cumback, Principal, West Ashley…
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Less than a month remains until FAFSA deadline
June 4, 2019
Free financial aid form must be submitted by June 30 The deadline is approaching to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students planning to attend college in…
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Commission on Higher Education announces new president and executive director
June 3, 2019
Dr. Rusty L. Monhollon has been named president and executive director of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE). Monhollon’s appointment was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the…
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First South Carolina School honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for Environmental Initiatives
May 29, 2019
Dutch Fork Elementary School in Lexington County is the first South Carolina school to be recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education for environmentally conscious programming. The S.C. Department…
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Two College of Charleston biochemistry majors named Goldwater Scholars
May 29, 2019Two College of Charleston biochemistry majors have been named 2019–20 Goldwater Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Rising seniors Dashiell Jay and Mason Huebsch were among…
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Board of Trustees approves teacher salary increase in FY20 budget
May 28, 2019The Charleston County School (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a balanced FY20 General Fund budget for the 2019-202 school year tonight totaling $537,015,665. Highlights CCSD will use $1.1 million…
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Benson receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 28, 2019
P. George Benson, professor of decision sciences in the College of Charleston’s Department of Supply Chain and Information Management and former College of Charleston president (2007–14), was recently presented with the Albert…
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Brighton Swim Academy opens in Mount Pleasant
May 24, 2019
Most parents understand the importance of enrolling their children in swim lessons, especially in the Charleston area where water is everywhere. Yet, finding a comfortable and accessible space with quality…
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Teachers, other essential workers get home buying help with “Palmetto Heroes”
May 21, 2019Buying a first home is a monumental opportunity in one’s life. Financing this occasion can be challenging and for many—can seem unattainable. Beginning in 2006, The South Carolina State Housing…
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Four South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 14, 2019
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the 55thclass of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Four of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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