MTC graduates 1,700+, including first class to earn paramedic certificates
December 16, 2020
Virtual ceremonies safely recognized student perseverance during pandemic Midlands Technical College graduated more than 1,700 students the week of December 7th in Columbia during two ceremonies. The Midlands Technical College…
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Team Richland One raises nearly $19,000 to fight breast cancer
December 15, 2020
Team Richland One raised $18,832 to fight breast cancer through the district’s participation in Prisma Health’s annual Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon fundraiser. This year district…
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Sayers to stay on as Newberry College CFO
December 15, 2020
David Sayers to drop ‘interim’ designation as he continues in the role Newberry College has announced that David Sayers will continue serving as vice president for administrative services and chief…
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Two Lexington District One school counselors publish book on student anxiety
December 14, 2020
Two Lexington County School District One counselors recently co-authored a book about helping students manage anxiety, a disorder facing nearly one-third of teenagers in America. Lexington High School’s Anna R.…
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EdVenture to offer child care options for families facing challenges with virtual learning
December 14, 2020
In response to Richland One’s announcement of full-time virtual learning after winter break, EdVenture is pleased to offer Eddie’s Study Studio, a distance learning program for families facing challenges in a constantly…
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South Carolina Department of Education to support school re-opening with additional $84 million in funding
December 14, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced that it will provide $84,264,890 in additional federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding to all public schools districts and special schools to…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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Lander receives grant for Race and Identity Dialogue series
December 9, 2020
Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. The series is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the…
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“Create Opportunity Columbia” workforce development initiative launches with Midlands Technical College
December 9, 2020
Create Opportunity Columbia believes that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. This initiative was developed to create opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to become professional software engineers…
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Governor McMaster holds bill signing ceremony, creating Governor’s School for Agriculture
December 8, 2020
S.613 Creates the Governor’s School for Agriculture at John De La Howe in McCormick, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster today held a ceremonial bill signing for S. 613, which creates the…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports pharmacology students
December 8, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy continue to provide generous financial support to Lexington School District One students via donations to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Kennedy recently gave…
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Educational guide aims to spread importance of pollinators to students
December 7, 2020A new educational tool from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) features lessons aimed at the next generation of conservationists in Richland County and beyond. The RSWCD recently…
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Presbyterian College Mourns Loss of Legendary Chemistry Professor
December 7, 2020
Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College, died on Saturday, Dec. 5. He was 95. Dr. Carter joined the PC faculty in 1951…
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Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis wins national humanitarian award
December 7, 2020
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has announced that Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis is a recipient of the organization’s 2021 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. This award is…
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Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics
December 6, 2020
Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…
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LeFever elected to Presbyterian College Alumni board
December 5, 2020
Grant Burnette LeFever, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been elected to the Presbyterian College Alumni Board of Directors. The board works to promote relationships among alumni and…
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UofSC economic forecast for 2021: Palmetto State’s economy largely rebounded, but significant gaps still remain
December 2, 2020
With a current unemployment rate of 4.2 percent — less than two percentage points away from its pre-pandemic low of 2.5 percent — South Carolina’s economy has largely recovered from…
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New Richland One culinary arts wing wins prestigious design award
December 1, 2020The new culinary arts wing recently added to Heyward Career and Technology Center was selected for a design award from the Columbia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).…
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Presbyterian College pharmacy students, professor administer flu shots as flu season looms
December 1, 2020
“It’s always important to get your flu shot, but there is an emphasis on that importance this year during the pandemic,” said Dr. Tiffaney Threatt, associate professor at the Presbyterian…
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UofSC, Siemens expand partnership to include product demonstrations, new research projects, workforce development
December 1, 2020
Siemens Digital Industries Software and the University of South Carolina are expanding their partnership by adding new software, collaborating on research for innovative manufacturing solutions, and by adding Siemens’ product…
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2021 Palmetto State Teachers Association legislative agenda
November 30, 2020
Over the past eight months, South Carolina’s students have faced unprecedented educational challenges and hardships related to the impact of COVID-19 on our state. However, in most cases, the adversities…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rick Weir of Mullins High School as Educator of the Month
November 27, 2020South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Mullins High School’s Rick Weir as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November. “By taking an active role…
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School District Five announces virtual community events on redistricting
November 23, 2020Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold two virtual community events to answer questions on redistricting and get feedback from the community. The first event was held held Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30…
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School District Five names new director of finance
November 23, 2020
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new director of finance for the district. Experienced, professional accountant Connie Frick was approved by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 16 to…
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Sylvan Learning Centers to hold Black Friday deals
November 19, 2020
Sylvan Learning Centers in the Midlands are offering a different kind of Black Friday deal this year. Sylvan is offering multiple promotions such as deep discounts on tuition. However, they…
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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 2020 AIA Columbia Design Awards
November 18, 2020
Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects Columbia awards for its innovative work on the Center for Health and Well-Being at the University of South Carolina, a…
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UofSC announces upcoming Apple authorized campus store
November 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store…
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Richland Two hosts Virtual Choice Fair featuring Magnet Programs – Dec 1 & 2
November 12, 2020
As winter approaches, Richland School District Two is preparing for its new season of Choice. The district will host a Virtual Choice Fair featuring Magnet Programs that will provide families…
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New principal selected for Round Top Elementary School
November 12, 2020
For the first time in 18 years, Round Top Elementary School (RTE) will welcome a new principal. Starting January 1, 2021, Clarissa V. Bennett will assume the principalship. Superintendent Dr.…
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Furman Innovation, Entrepreneurship gains global recognition
November 11, 2020Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, a group of more than 250 universities. Other…
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Midlands Education & Business Alliance receives International Paper Foundation grant
November 10, 2020
Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from International Paper’s Eastover Mill and the International Paper Foundation. Funds will support science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
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Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship gains global recognition
November 10, 2020
Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, a group of more than 250 universities. Other…
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South Carolina Department of Education to provide students and educators with integrated digital learning solution
November 10, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the purchase and rollout of a robust, integrated digital learning solution that will support teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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2020 South Carolina school report cards released
November 9, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that…
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Kristen Eubanks named as the 20-21 Educational Administrator of the Year
November 9, 2020
The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mrs. Kristen Eubanks as the 20-21 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mrs. Eubanks’ serves as the Principal at Bridge…
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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg selected as 19th president of Presbyterian College
November 9, 2020
Matthew vandenBerg, vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College (Alma, Mich.), has been selected as the nineteenth president of Presbyterian College. vandenBerg, a Certified Fund Raising Executive,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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Richland Library celebrates graduation of 14 students from Career Online High School
November 9, 2020
While 2020 has been a challenging year across the globe, it has also given hope to 14 local students, ranging in age from early 20s to early 70s, who earned…
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Just Say Something is throwing a Holiday Bazaar
November 2, 2020
Just Say Something is doing things a bit differently this fall! We would normally be having our Bucks for Shucks Oyster Roast fundraiser, but safety is our top priority for…
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Lexington District One ACT scores top state average
November 2, 2020
Lexington County School District One continues to outperform the state average on the ACT with an average score of 19.7, according to scores recently released by the South Carolina Department…
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10 trivia questions to test your election knowledge
October 29, 2020
Have you ever wondered why presidential elections are held on a Tuesday? Or the reason why the Republican party symbol is an elephant and the Democratic party symbol is a…
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South Carolina Department of Education launches new statewide program to engage students and families
October 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments. The ENGAGE South Carolina program will…
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Richland County names conservation Teacher of the Year
October 28, 2020Meadowfield Elementary instructor engages pre-kindergarteners with passion for gardening Jamison Browder, a pre-kindergarten educator who has secured several grants for campus gardening projects, has been named the County’s Conservation Teacher…
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CIU announces director of upcoming Nursing program
October 28, 2020
In preparation for a Nursing degree program at Columbia International University, Dr. Jill McElheny has been hired as the program director to begin laying a solid foundation for the future…
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Promoting Personal Finance Education Through Collaboration
October 28, 2020By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and Jim Morris, CEO of SC Economics Personal finance education has never been more relevant than it is today in the COVID-19 era. The…
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MTC renews Early Childhood Education accreditation
October 28, 2020
The Early Childhood Development Program at Midlands Technical College has renewed its accreditation through The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). “This process and recognition demonstrate our…
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Presbyterian College awarded $500,000 to fund biomedical research
October 27, 2020
Presbyterian College is one of only 15 primarily undergraduate institutions in South Carolina to be awarded a grant supporting biomedical research. The $500,000 award from the National Institutes of Health…
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Sylvan Learning providing discount on Homework Support until Election Day
October 27, 2020
Sylvan Learning Center locations across the Midlands are providing discounts on their Homework Support package until Election Day. Sylvan’s Homework Support is led by certified teachers, who already have an…
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MEBA’s Virtual Career Fairs
October 27, 2020
Create career connections with students in the Midlands by sharing your career pathway. Please consider participating in one or both of MEBA’s virtual career fairs: “Careers in Our Community” for…
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Jasmine Smith to participate in Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
October 23, 2020
Jasmine Smith, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been named to the Fall 2020 class of the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative. The Riley Institute at Furman started the DLI…
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