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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DHEC, UofSC, to lead year-long initiative to evaluate COVID-19 infection and immunity over time
October 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) are leading an extensive initiative to fortify the state’s response to COVID-19. This science-guided,…
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CompTIA ITF+ exam prep for high school students is now offered at IT-oLogy
October 21, 2020
IT-oLogy is now offering online, instructor-led exam preparation for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification for high school students in grades 11 and 12. Students will not only gain access to…
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CIU Chaplaincy Professor honored with national award
October 21, 2020
As Columbia International University Chaplaincy Professor Dr. Mike Langston sat in the back of the meeting room, he thought it was rather strange that no one gave him an itinerary…
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Phase 1 of Smart Reef System installed off S.C. coast
October 21, 2020
Partnership between S.C. Floodwater Commission and Coastal Carolina University will generate offshore and marine information in real time PHASE ONE of a sensor-laden “smart [ocean] reef” system capable of gathering…
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Doko, the film festival for high schoolers, goes all-virtual for 2021
October 20, 2020
In its third year, the Doko Film Fest is going completely virtual. The film competition for students aged 14 to 18 – the first such event for high school-aged filmmakers…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy selects new admissions director
October 20, 2020
Leigh Lanford returned to Presbyterian College to serve as the admissions director at the PC School of Pharmacy. Lanford graduated from PC in 1998. “I look forward to working with…
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New UofSC research center aims to improve child well-being
October 19, 2020
Prestigious NIH grant will support interdisciplinary Research Center for Child Well-Being The University of South Carolina is now home to an interdisciplinary center focused on child well-being and impactful research…
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Regal Lounge shows support for First Responders in honor of National First Responders Day
October 19, 2020Regal Lounge is honoring first responders the entire month of October by awarding free “Regal Gold Packages” each week and with a special gift card for all First Responders who…
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Richland Two Board Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 20
October 19, 2020The Richland Two Teacher Forum, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, will host a Virtual Candidate Forum at 6:30 p.m. on October 20. The community is invited to…
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SC Secretary of State releases Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 19, 2020
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the release of his office’s 2019-2020 Wise Giving Report, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). ICFAW, which runs from…
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A first look into Communities In Schools of the Midlands during the pandemic
October 18, 2020
Students learning from behind the screen at home, outdoors, and in classrooms Lexington County School District Two has been a school district partner since its inception in 2016. Herbert A.…
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IT-oLogy expands services to include K-12 private tutoring
October 14, 2020
IT-oLogy is now offering private tutoring workshops for K-12 students in various information technology subjects. Students will be taught by one of IT-oLogy’s certified instructors during a two-hour virtual workshop.…
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Lander Trustees vote to keep tuition frozen for sixth consecutive academic year
October 14, 2020
The Lander University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday (Oct. 14) to freeze tuition and general fees for the 2021-22 academic year. The unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees marks…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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Presbyterian College the top private college in South Carolina, according to Money’s 2020 list of “best colleges”
October 13, 2020
Presbyterian College is the highest-ranked private institution in South Carolina, according to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” The rankings factor in tuition, family borrowing, and career…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, October 13
October 10, 2020
The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. At 4:30 p.m., the board will convene in executive session. Public session…
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Two Spartanburg area women to be honored as Women of Distinction drive-in movie style
October 8, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands will honor two Spartanburg area women at its annual Boots & Pearls: Women of Distinction Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 22, 2020 drive-in…
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Lower Richland educator named 2020 Midlands Region Career Specialist of the Year
October 8, 2020
When colleagues describe Lower Richland High School Career Specialist Cynthia Flemming-Tyler, expect to hear words like “impeccable,” “going the extra mile” and “an advocate for students.” Those exceptional qualities have…
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Supreme Court sides with The SCEA in major school funding case
October 8, 2020
The South Carolina Supreme Court issued a historic opinion late Wednesday, siding with The South Carolina Education Association and affirming that the use of public funds for private schools is…
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Smart Reef system to be installed off S.C. coast
October 8, 2020
Partnership between S.C. Floodwater Commission and Coastal Carolina University to generate offshore and marine information in real time The initial blocks of a sensor-laden “Smart Reef” system capable of gathering…
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Notable public servant named to CIU board
October 7, 2020
Ken Blackwell, a nationally-known figure with an extensive career in public service has been named to the Columbia International University Board of Trustees. Blackwell has served as mayor of Cincinnati…
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South Carolina Department of Education awarded $31.5 million charter school grant
October 7, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced that South Carolina will receive a new grant award of more than $31.5 million over the course of the next five years from…
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Added educational assistance available to local students
October 7, 2020
As local students and their families continue navigating through new learning environments, Richland Library is offering added educational assistance in three key areas. As part of the ConnectED Library Card…
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Applications open for MTC Foundation Scholarships – Thousands of dollars available to students, whether academic or continuing education
October 7, 2020
Applications are open for the next round of scholarships from the Midlands Technical College Foundation. More than $100,000 is offered for new and existing students. Applications for spring scholarships will…
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Presbyterian College hosts graduation for Class of 2020
October 7, 2020
Graduates from Presbyterian College’s Class of 2020 filed out of Neville Hall on the PC campus, all wearing masks. They made their way to the West Plaza, where friends and…
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Richland Library discusses COVID-19 & college admissions
October 6, 2020
Applying to college may look a little different this year. Join Richland Library for COVID-19 and College Admissions: What You Need to Know from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, October…
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Richland One educator wins national teaching award
October 6, 2020
A.J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School first-grade teacher Mukkaramah Smith recently received the Donald H. Graves Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Writing. This prestigious honor from the National Council…
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Midlands Technical College Commissioner honored
October 6, 2020
Midlands Technical College Commissioner Honored; Diane Sumpter wins Lifetime Achievement Award from business group The United States Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has honored Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane Sumpter.…
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MEBA adds three members to Board of Directors
October 5, 2020
Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) has named three new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. MEBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that connects students of all ages, parents,…
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IT-oLogy selected as a 2020 InnoVision Education Award finalist
October 5, 2020
IT-oLogy is one of three finalists selected for the InnoVision Education Award this year. The InnoVision Education Award is awarded to an organization that demonstrates an innovative application of technology…
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Morris and Harlan join UofSC Board of Trustees
September 29, 2020
Two new members are joining the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees following their election by the S.C. General Assembly on Sept. 23. Brian Harlan of Laurens will represent…
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