South Carolina State Museum Commission and Foundation Board names new executive director
June 24, 2020
The South Carolina State Museum Commission and the South Carolina State Museum Foundation Board are excited to announce Amy Bartow-Melia as the new executive director of the South Carolina State…
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Nephron, UofSC work together to expand COVID-19 testing for Gamecock students, faculty, staff
June 23, 2020
Robotic Liquid Handler, Donated by Kennedys, Increases University’s Daily Test Capacity Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and the University of South Carolina are working together to expand COVID-19 testing for the Gamecock…
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Midlands Technical College General Counsel recognized by S.C. Supreme Court
June 23, 2020
Joseph Bias, General Counsel of Midlands Technical College, is among the South Carolina lawyers named to the state Supreme Court’s inaugural “Pro Bono Honor Roll.” To be eligible, an attorney…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation elects new Board Members
June 22, 2020
Dubberly and Ewing-Turner will join Foundation’s governing board in July Two Midlands community leaders have been elected to serve on the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. The newly elected members…
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Caslen Briefs Rotarians on University Issues
June 17, 2020
University of South Carolina president Bob Caslen updated Capital Rotarians on a host of items June 17 at the downtown club’s biweekly Zoom meeting. Topics ranged from possibly renaming iconic…
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Presbyterian College’s first-ever computational biology graduate to pursue a Ph.D. at USC this fall
June 17, 2020
“When I first got to PC, I didn’t want to go to graduate school,” said Ricardo Hernandez, a recent PC graduate from Madrid, Spain. “I certainly didn’t want to stay…
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Class of 2020 Survey: Half of graduating seniors change plans for after high school due to COVID-19
June 17, 2020
Changes Include Delaying Start of College, Working for Money, and Switching Career Plans, According to Research by JA and PMIEF Roughly half (49%) of Class of 2020 graduating seniors say…
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Newberry College appoints Presidential Task Force on Diversity and Inclusivity
June 16, 2020
Dr. Maurice Scherrens, president of Newberry College, announced Friday the appointment of the President’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusivity. The task force is designed to bring together campus leaders…
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City of Columbia welcomes 2020 Summer Mayor’s Fellows
June 16, 2020From City of Columbia, Mayor Steve Benjamin: It is my pleasure to welcome the amazing group of young people who make up our selection of five students for the 2020…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 36 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 15, 2020
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the first cohort of 36 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January of this year, the…
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MTC announces Virtual Quick-Start Day – June 25
June 12, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering personal assistance to those planning to start college this fall. The next Virtual Quick-Start Day Thursday, June 25th. Throughout the day, prospective students can…
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Clemson Trustees approve Honors College name change
June 12, 2020
The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the University’s Honors College to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The college has been named the Calhoun…
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Recently acquired Frederick Douglass walking stick now on display
June 10, 2020
The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired a walking stick belonging to abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted to him while visiting Charleston, S.C. in March 1888. This one…
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New principal selected for Longleaf Middle School
June 10, 2020
Longleaf Middle School will soon welcome a new principal. Starting July 1, 2020, Teresa Price Boyd will take over as principal of Longleaf. At a board meeting Tuesday, June 9,…
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University of South Carolina ranks among top worldwide universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2019
June 8, 2020
For the eighth-consecutive year, the University of South Carolina stands among the top 100 universities in the world, based on the number of U.S. utility patents faculty members received in…
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First class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship graduates
June 8, 2020
High schoolers earn real experience and a paycheck before graduating Seven high school seniors graduated this past week and become the first group to complete The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.…
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Midlands Technical College announces COVID-19 precautions for fall; Students invited to virtual town hall
June 4, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has announced changes and preparations for welcoming students back on campus this fall. The COVID-19 precautions will be the topic of a virtual town hall for…
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3 county students win state honors for conservation-focused art
June 3, 2020
Three Richland County students have received recognition for illustrating the benefits of healthy soil as part of a statewide poster contest. All three students were recognized for their entries in…
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Pontiac nurse named 2019-2020 Richland Two Nurse of the Year
June 3, 2020
Richland Two has named Jennifer Larck, school nurse at Pontiac Elementary School, the 2019-2020 Nurse of the Year. Larck is a former emergency room nurse and joined the Pontiac team…
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Midlands Technical College (Virtual) Batesburg-Leesville Enrollment Events – Apply today to become an MTC student this fall semester!
June 3, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting three virtual drop-in enrollment events on June 16, July 14, and August 4. All who are interested in getting a start on their higher-education…
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Midlands Technical College (Virtual) Fairfield Enrollment Events – YOU could be eligible to attend MTC for FREE!
June 3, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting three virtual drop-in enrollment events on June 11, July 14, and August 4. All who are interested in getting a start on their higher-education…
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Nephron donates orbital welder to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
June 3, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, is teaming up with Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College to equip students with the tools needed to compete for well-paying…
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Phased reopening to begin at Midlands Technical College – First set of faculty and staff return to campus June 15
May 28, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) will begin its three-phased reopening plan on June 15. On that Monday, a limited number of faculty and staff will return to work on campuses. The…
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Virtual Theatre Camps with Town Theatre
May 28, 2020
Town Theatre online camps begin on June 1st and are scheduled through June 19. Prices are great and time online is limited, but we promise lots of fun! Please share…
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SCSBA releases statewide ‘School Board Member Return-to-School’ survey results
May 28, 2020
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Chuck Saylors and Executive Director Scott Price held a press conference to release the results of a survey…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 27, 2020
Fairfield County School District Superintendent, Dr. J.R. Green, has been named the 2021 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington School District Three Chief Academic Officer, Mrs. Angie Rye,…
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Fifty students receive scholarships from Building Industry Charitable Foundation
May 27, 2020
Over the past twenty years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $636,250 in scholarships to children of Association members and other students who meet criteria set for the program.…
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Presbyterian College students to receive coronavirus relief money
May 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the financial well-being of many around the world, including college students. For Presbyterian College students impacted by the pandemic, help is on the way. Nearly…
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South Carolina State Museum to welcome guests back, Tuesday, June 2
May 26, 2020
Museum Members to Get Early Access, Saturday, May 30 The South Carolina State Museum will reopen its doors, Tuesday, June 2 (Saturday, May 30 for members only) with new hours…
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SC Technical College System Foundation awards final portion of $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand lineworker training
May 26, 2020
The SC Technical College System Foundation awarded the final allotment of the $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand training opportunities for much-needed utility lineworkers across the state. As Duke…
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Rising tide: Clemson scientists seek solutions to state’s mounting nuisance floods
May 26, 2020
While a rising tide may lift all boats, it spells trouble for South Carolina coastal communities where flooding has already long been a fact of life. Low-lying areas such as…
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Midlands Technical College to reopen campus – Preparations underway to resume in-person classes.
May 21, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) will welcome students back to campus for traditional instruction this fall. College administrators are planning and implementing procedures and training programs aimed at reducing the risk…
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Communities In Schools of the Midlands deploy services amid school closures
May 21, 2020
Schools are closed, but Communities In Schools of the Midlands (CISM) is still open amid the highs and lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other non-profits across Columbia, SC,…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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UofSC announces voluntary pay cuts for top administrators, coaches
May 19, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Tuesday a plan to implement voluntary 10 percent pay reductions for President Bob Caslen, several senior-level cabinet administrators and the university’s three highest paid…
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Troop 91 scout hopes to make history as one of the first female Eagle Scouts
May 18, 2020
Cameron Alexis Caulk, a scout with Troop 91 at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, hopes to make history by becoming one of the first female Eagle Scouts in…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program
May 18, 2020
Babies born on May 29 eligible to receive $529 for college savings State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has been a passionate advocate of the importance of saving for college, as administrator…
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New principal selected for Westwood High School
May 14, 2020
Westwood High School will soon have a new leader. Starting July 1, 2020, Robert S. Jackson will take over as principal of Westwood. Jackson will replace the current principal, Dr.…
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Two outstanding seniors earn National Merit Scholarships
May 14, 2020
Two Lexington County School District One students earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships this week. Reagan K. Green, a senior at River Bluff High School, and Emma G. Powers, a senior…
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Sylvan Learning Centers to open for in-person tutoring next week
May 14, 2020
The Sylvan Learning Centers in Midlands will be opening back up to in-person tutoring sessions next week, but with valued added precautions due to COVID-19. “After reviewing Gov. McMaster’s updates…
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Lander’s Class of 2020 reflect on final year during ‘history in the making’
May 12, 2020
It was the final year of college – the year that was and wasn’t. When Lander University students left campus for Spring Break on March 2, it was impossible to…
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Charleston native, former Coke Consolidated President joins CIU board
May 11, 2020
Charleston native Henry W. (Hank) Flint is the newest member of the Columbia International University Board of Trustees. Flint served as the president and chief operating officer of Coke Consolidated,…
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Presbyterian College president Bob Staton to retire at end of 2020
May 11, 2020
Five years after taking the reins at Presbyterian College, Robert (Bob) Emmett Staton has announced his plans to retire on December 31, 2020. Staton became PC’s 18th president in July…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar ConGRADulations Sweepstakes
May 7, 2020
20 SC high school graduates eligible to receive $529 grants State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the 2020 Future Scholar ConGRADulations Sweepstakes. Twenty members of the Class of…
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University of South Carolina resuming in-person instruction on the Columbia campus
May 6, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday its plan to resume in-person instruction on the Columbia campus for the fall 2020 semester beginning in mid-August. In a letter to students,…
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Lexington District One amends option agreement for land designated as new district Transportation Facility site
May 6, 2020
During the May 5, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the administration’s recommendation to amend the two option agreements related to land needed…
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Richland Two teacher recognized
May 6, 2020
Two Richland Two educators have been recognized for their excellence. Elizabeth Kirby, an instructional assistant at Catawba Trail Elementary School, has been named the APEC Fellow of the Year. Michael…
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South Carolina teacher selected for PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program
May 6, 2020
Richland School District Two’s Warren Wise one of 18 educators chosen to participate. South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that Richland School District Two’s Warren Wise has been selected for…
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Midlands Technical College reschedules graduation ceremony – Event recognizing students to be held in December
May 4, 2020
Midlands Technical College’s 2020 graduation ceremony will be held at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on December 9, 2020. The original date for graduation was May 6. Specifics details about…
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Hammond School anticipates return to classroom instruction for fall 2020
May 1, 2020Hammond School plans to resume face-to-face instruction beginning fall 2020 across all grade levels. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, announces that…
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