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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Six Richland Two educators qualify for inaugural state financial literacy cohort
June 24, 2020Six of the 36 educators in the inaugural South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program are from Richland School District Two. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launched this new statewide initiative…
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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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