Citadel engineering school earns $1 million in grants for transportation research
December 16, 2016The Citadel’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) will help lead collaborative research to identify innovations addressing the Southeast’s transportation challenges. Two grants equaling approximately $1 million over five…
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Philip Simmons High School names Brion Packett new Assistant Principal for Athletics
December 15, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Brion Packett was named the Assistant Principal for Athletics at Philip Simmons High School located in Wando, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at…
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Charleston School of Law graduates 20 in winter ceremony
December 12, 2016
S.C. Court of Appeals Judge Aphrodite Konduros of Greenville today encouraged 20 new graduates of the Charleston School of Law to “maintain an eager mind” by reading constantly. “Read everything,”…
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Citadel pursuing plans for major improvement to Johnson Hagood Stadium
December 8, 2016Early in the new year The Citadel will be exploring possibilities to replace the deteriorated eastside stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium. “The Citadel Board approved a motion allowing the administration to…
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Citadel space star to lead his second International Space Station expedition
December 8, 2016NASA’s Col. Randy Bresnik’s mission covered by cadet to support STEM learning Veteran NASA astronaut and Citadel alumnus, Col. Randy Bresnik, USMC (Ret.), is training for his next mission: he…
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Legendary Stags football coach being inducted into South Carolina Hall of Fame
December 8, 2016Gerald Moody Joins the Ranks of Coaching Greats Friday Evening Former Berkeley High School Stags football coach Gerald Moody will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Coaches Association Hall…
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AT&T and Teach For America expand computer science opportunities to South Carolina students
December 8, 2016
Teach For America has announced that it will expand its Computer Science (CS) initiative, bringing high-quality opportunities to teachers and students in South Carolina with support from AT&T. Through its…
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AT&T and Teach For America expand computer science opportunities to South Carolina students
December 8, 2016
Teach For America has announced that it will expand its Computer Science (CS) initiative, bringing high-quality opportunities to teachers and students in South Carolina with support from AT&T. Through its…
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Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
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Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
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Two Charleston County rural schools win grant to help students after school
December 7, 2016Two Charleston County schools will receive nearly $700,000 to launch after-school programs through a federal grant program aimed at providing academic and enrichment activities at high-poverty schools. St. James-Santee Elementary…
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Queenie M. Boyd elected as SCSBA president
December 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Queenie M. Boyd, board member of the Lee County School District Board, was elected as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s…
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Queenie M. Boyd elected as SCSBA president
December 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Queenie M. Boyd, board member of the Lee County School District Board, was elected as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s…
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South Carolina school district superintendents affirm support for military-connected students
December 4, 2016
South Carolina school district superintendents and senior leaders from the Active Duty military, the National Guard and Reserves came together at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Building…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces new board
December 1, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the election of new board members, appointed in June for terms to run two years. Herbert Watts, who serves on the…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces new board
December 1, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the election of new board members, appointed in June for terms to run two years. Herbert Watts, who serves on the…
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College of Charleston MBA Program resumes free, monthly information sessions
November 30, 2016
Choosing the right MBA program can be a challenge – but getting information shouldn’t be. Meet, mingle and discover the benefits of a degree from the College of Charleston’s global…
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Open call for artists to submit designs for Citadel’s 175th celebration poster
November 21, 2016The Citadel is issuing an open call to artists around the state of South Carolina to submit designs to be considered for the poster commemorating the military college’s upcoming 175th…
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Charleston Southern receives $2.25 million Title 3 Grant
November 21, 2016
The United States Department of Education has notified Charleston Southern that the university has been selected to receive funding for a Title 3 project. The $2,249,700 award will be administered…
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Charleston School of Law organization giving back to the cCommunity through its Angel Tree Project
November 18, 2016The Black Law Students Association of the Charleston School of Law is proud to announce its 11th Annual Angel Tree Project. This project started on November 7, 2016 and will…
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District teachers awarded grants for their “Bright Ideas”
November 16, 2016Several Berkeley County School District teachers will receive Berkeley Electric Cooperative (BEC) Bright Ideas Grants to purchase supplies and complete exciting and educational projects with their students. To celebrate grant…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston launches tech coding club for middle school girls
November 14, 2016
The YWCA of Greater Charleston will launch a free coding club for girls in the 6th to 8th grades beginning today. Created in partnership with Girls Who Code and Charleston…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston launches tech coding club for middle school girls
November 14, 2016
The YWCA of Greater Charleston will launch a free coding club for girls in the 6th to 8th grades beginning today. Created in partnership with Girls Who Code and Charleston…
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MUSC and SC Technical College System sign agreement promising more access and affordability for South Carolina students
November 14, 2016
MUSC and the SC Technical College System signed a historical memorandum of understanding designed to increase access to higher education for students across the state and provide a cost-effective alternative…
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MUSC and SC Technical College System sign agreement promising more access and affordability for South Carolina students
November 14, 2016MUSC and the SC Technical College System signed a historical memorandum of understanding designed to increase access to higher education for students across the state and provide a cost-effective alternative…
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Berkeley County Schools welcomes five new board members
November 11, 2016
The Berkeley County School District is pleased to welcome five new Board of Education members, who were elected on Tuesday. The new members, who will be officially sworn in at…
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Cainhoy Elementary to receive over $10,000 donation from family of beloved school volunteer
November 10, 2016
Gift to be used to remodel user spaces in school’s library Cainhoy Elementary School will receive a $10,365 donation from the family of the late Mary Esther Obremskey on Monday,…
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CCSD Superintendent Postlewait rated ‘Highly Effective’ on her evaluation
November 10, 2016
The Charleston County Board of Trustees evaluated Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. On her evaluation, Dr. Postlewait received an overall score of 3.5 out of 4.0, which…
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Celebrating Citadel Diversity Milestones in the 50th and 20th years
November 7, 2016Honoring the achievements of African American and Female pioneer-cadets and alumni The Citadel’s 2016 Homecoming weekend will kick off a number of special events being held in coming months to…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016
Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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The Citadel War Memorial to honor fallen alumni
November 2, 2016Groundbreaking ceremony to be held during Homecoming 2016 Citadel alumni have proudly served in every national conflict since the Mexican War, and now close to 175 years later, those who…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative adds to board of directors and staff
November 2, 2016
SC Boeing VP to join movement ensuring all Lowcountry students graduate ready for college or career Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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J.K. Gourdin Elementary receives $5,600 through Rack Room Shoes that fit
October 26, 2016
J.K. Gourdin Elementary School, located at 1649 Highway 45 in Pineville, received a $5,600 Rack Room Shoes That Fit award for the third year in a row. “I am overwhelmed…
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BCSD students show strong performance on state testing
October 26, 2016
The South Carolina State Department of Education released each district’s state assessment scores on Tuesday, October 18. Results showed Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students outperformed students across the state…
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Sedgefield Intermediate receives Whole Child Award
October 26, 2016
Sedgefield Intermediate School (SFI) received the Whole Child Award at the 2016 South Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development’s (SC ASCD) Fall Conference in Columbia, on Friday, October…
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National survey reveals tourist anxiety and concerns post- Hurricane Matthew
October 26, 2016
A recent national survey reveals vital information to local and regional businesses on the impacts of Hurricane Matthew. The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Lowcountry and Resort Islands Tourism Institute,…
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$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…
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$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…
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Leadership Day 2016 includes over 100 civic engagement and leadership events
October 18, 2016Oct. 19 leadership development activities includes 1,200 cadets volunteering in Lowcountry Members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets live and learn in what is considered a leadership laboratory at…
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Daniel Island School is Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified
October 17, 2016
Daniel Island School is now a Common Sense Certified School: Digital Citizenship. Common Sense, the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping students and families safely navigate digital media and technology,…
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Law school among top in nation on professors, quality of life
October 17, 2016
The Charleston School of Law is in the nation’s top 10 law schools for having best professors and offering a high quality of life for students, according to a new…
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BCSD principals and assistant principals of the year
October 13, 2016
Berkeley County School District recently named its principals and assistant principals of the year. Individuals chosen for this honor were nominated by their peers as well as district office leaders.…
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A Conversation with Lt Gen John W. Rosa, President, The Citadel
October 12, 2016
By Alan Cooper Lt Gen John W. Rosa became the 19th president of The Citadel on January 3, 2006. His presidency has been marked by a keen focus on strategic…
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