South Carolina ETV Education team to host professional development webinar series Aug. 5-20
August 4, 2020
Featuring local and national speakers, series aims to serve educators preparing for new school year South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host a professional development webinar series for educators, starting Wednesday, Aug.…
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Native American Studies Center remains closed to public, goes virtual this fall
August 4, 2020After considering safety concerns related to the current spikes in COVID-19 cases, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will remain closed to the public through fall instead of opening on…
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Survey respondents needed to Build it Back Better
August 3, 2020
South Carolina leaders urge parent to fill out Child Care Survey The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) and the United Way Association of South Carolina want to hear…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves thirty six school district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
July 31, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of thirty six school district reopening plans as well as approval of the reopening plans for the two residential Governor’s…
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Matthew Warren promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One
July 31, 2020
Matthew E. Warren was recently promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One, effective July 1, 2020, after serving as the district’s operations program manager for five years.…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves twenty five school district reopening plans
July 30, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of twenty five school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). “School district leaders, working…
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Sylvan Learning Centers offering school support program for e-learning
July 30, 2020
In response to the continuation of virtual schooling, the Sylvan Learning Centers in Midlands will be offering online school support for students wanting to get the most out of virtual…
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Midlands Technical College flips the script in response to COVID-19
July 29, 2020
The largest technical college in central South Carolina is leading the way in real-time instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Midlands Technical College (MTC) announced details of its highly-revised course…
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One of The Citadel’s most in-demand programs gains a new leader
July 29, 2020
Intelligence and Security Studies now headed by Dr. Larry Valero Protecting America is a relentless pursuit, requiring continually expanding teams of highly trained intelligence and security professionals. For example, the…
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South Carolina announced as receipient of $15 million Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from U.S. Department of Education
July 29, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) were notified that South Carolina is a receipient of $15,049,608 in funding for the Rethink K-12…
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Back-to-School Survey: Two-thirds of teens concerned about attending school in-person this fall
July 29, 2020
Research by Junior Achievement Also Shows Teens’ Top Concerns for the Future A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%)…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves six reopening plans, institutes mask requirement on buses
July 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of six school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and instituted a face mask requirement…
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Rodney Craps promoted to operations coordinator
July 28, 2020
During the July 21, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Rodney D. Craps to operations coordinator. Rodney comes to Central Services…
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University of South Carolina recognizes District field services instructor
July 23, 2020
Richland Two Family Intervention Services Counselor Thomas Smith has been named the 2019-2020 BSW Field Instructor of the Year by the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Social Work.…
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UofSC charts course to increase diversity, expand research and teaching prowess
July 23, 2020
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen unveiled a comprehensive new plan Thursday to firmly establish the school as one of the nation’s preeminent flagship institutions, serving the residents of…
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UofSC and Navatek’s $9.2M contract with the Navy spurring new jobs in Columbia
July 23, 2020
The University of South Carolina and Navatek LLC have been awarded a $9.2 million contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research for the research of power and energy systems…
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Visionary principal wins lifetime achievement award
July 20, 2020
Her ability to see far beyond what is to what could be is a special gift that has garnered Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker great success throughout her…
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Blythewood High School student among college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners
July 20, 2020
Blythewood High School graduate McLean T. Brown joins the list of Richland Two students receiving a College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced over 650 additional…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants
July 20, 2020
This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…
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School District Five releases reentry plan for the 2020-21 school year
July 20, 2020
Families in the district will have two options for their students at the start of the academic year: A five-day, traditional in-person school schedule option and a virtual schedule option.…
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School District Five names new principal for the Academy For Success
July 20, 2020
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Patrice Brand the new principal of the Academy For Success. Brand has served as assistant principal of instruction at the Academy For…
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School District Five names new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School
July 20, 2020
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Erin Doty the new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School. She was approved for her new post during a school board meeting on…
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Dominion Energy commits $35 million to initiative supporting historically black colleges and universities, minority student scholarships
July 16, 2020
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) is launching a $35 million initiative in support of African American and underrepresented minority students. This six-year program will support historically black colleges and universities in…
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Take part in different learning activities at home with Richland Library – July 25
July 16, 2020
Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Saturday, July 25 on our Facebook Page. This…
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Lander’s emergency management influence reaches statewide during COVID-19 pandemic
July 15, 2020Charleston police officer Courtney Jones, of Summerville, has been deployed with the S.C. National Guard in recent months to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic. Brittany Barnwell, director of Emergency Services…
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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education
July 15, 2020
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…
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Richland One teacher wins National Advisor Award
July 14, 2020
Melanie Williams, Eau Claire High School’s family and consumer sciences teacher, was one of 26 teachers in the nation to be named as a Master Adviser by the Family, Career…
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Gov. Henry McMaster invests $2.4 million in historically black colleges and universities
July 14, 2020
Governor McMaster announced that he is allocating $2.4 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to the state’s eight historically black colleges and universities. Originally a recommendation from…
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A.C. Flora 2020 graduate wins National Merit Scholarship
July 14, 2020
Elizabeth P. Thomas, a 2020 graduate of A.C. Flora High School, has been named as a winner of the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Elizabeth, who plans to pursue a…
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Google announces three new tech skill certificates on Coursera
July 13, 2020
Select Certificate Program Graduates will Receive Apprenticeships at Google Google.org Supporting Initiative with $10 Million in Job Training Grants to Nonprofits Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth,…
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Lexington District One reopens face to face athletic workouts
July 13, 2020
Lexington County School District One athletic directors and coaches are currently informing their athletes that face to face athletic practices, workouts, and conditioning will resume on Wednesday, July 15. This…
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Space Week returns to the State Museum with free kids general admission
July 13, 2020
Week-long event includes space themed exhibits, shows and programs Space Week returns to the South Carolina State Museum from July 18 through July 26. This special week-long event includes space…
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I Am Lander: Lander student spreads message of positivity
July 13, 2020
Damion Moragne Spreads Message of Positivity As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Damion Moragne remains undeterred in his passion for positive messaging. Long before the campus closed in March, the…
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Richland Two elects new officers
July 8, 2020
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 30, 2020, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary – as required by Board…
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Richland Two Board conducts superintendent’s evaluation
July 8, 2020
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees conducted the annual superintendent’s performance evaluation for Dr. Baron Davis during the Board Retreat on June 20, 2020, and at a regularly…
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State Museum now open on Sundays and on Tuesdays nights
July 7, 2020
The State Museum is extending its operating hours as part of Phase II of its reopening plan as follows: , Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m. . Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 10…
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Jackson Creek teacher wins Educator of Color Leadership Award
July 6, 2020
Growing up in Andrews, SC, Valente’ Gibson always wanted to be a teacher. He did well in school and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 2, 2020SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2020-2021 Scholarship Program. Two high school graduates and three current college students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C. President named Columbia College Board Chair
July 1, 2020
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) announced that SCFSC President, Tom Keith, has been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Columbia College. “Tom has an excellent…
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Nephron donates to Communities In Schools of the Midlands COVID-19 emergency fund
July 1, 2020Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the nation, has donated $5,000 to the COVID-19 emergency fund established by Communities In Schools of the Midlands. Since schools…
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DPX Technologies supports higher education and research with grant program
June 30, 2020
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumable products for sample preparation, has awarded over $400,000 to researchers over the last several years. This amount is a combination of product donated…
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South Carolina State Museum moves to phase two of reopening
June 30, 2020
State Museum Expands Hours and More Ahead of Holiday Weekend The South Carolina State Museum will move into phase two of its reopening plan starting June 30, 2020. More museum…
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Summer camps continue at Town Theatre – virtual AND in-person!
June 29, 2020
Summer Camps Continue at Town Theatre! Let’s go! Summer camp is in full swing ~ virtual AND in person options for ALL ages are available July 6-31. We offer a…
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Operations and supply chain undergrad program climbs to No. 5 in Gartner ranking
June 26, 2020
The Moore School’s undergraduate operations and supply chain program is ranked No. 5 in North America, according to the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain University Programs for 2020 released on Wednesday. The…
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Midlands Sylvan Learning Centers announce July Summer Camps
June 26, 2020
Parents looking for summer camps that will help their children become more confident in their math and science skills may have luck looking at Sylvan Learning Center’s camps in Columbia…
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City Center Partnership announces Southeastern Esthetics Institute is opening a new 27,000 SF campus in the Main Street District
June 26, 2020
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced Southeastern Esthetics Institute is opening a new 27,000 square foot school at 1644 Main Street in 2021. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is partnering with Sherer Architects…
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Sarah Gams of Spring Hill High School named 2021 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
June 25, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, Lexington-Richland School District Five superintendent, Dr. Christina Melton, and others surprised Sarah Gams at her home today with news that she was selected as…
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Becky Bean promoted to Director of Communications
June 24, 2020
Rebecca “Becky” Bean, communications manager with the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) has been promoted to Director of Communications. Bean, who has more than 10 years of public relations…
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Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center names new chair
June 24, 2020
The Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center (KPIC) announced that James Lindsay Cobbs has been named chair for the center. In his role, Cobbs will focus on creating a regulatory affairs program…
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Ridge View principal recognized for supporting student activities
June 24, 2020
Learning new dance moves during Hispanic Heritage Month or allowing students to slime her to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth does it all. Her…
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