First South Carolina School honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for Environmental Initiatives
May 29, 2019
Dutch Fork Elementary School in Lexington County is the first South Carolina school to be recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education for environmentally conscious programming. The S.C. Department…
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ArtFields Jr. highlights student viewpoints
May 23, 2019
The ArtFields Jr. Art Competition featured works from three Lexington County School District One schools and their talented artists. As part of the annual ArtFields festival in Lake City, the…
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Teachers, other essential workers get home buying help with “Palmetto Heroes”
May 21, 2019Buying a first home is a monumental opportunity in one’s life. Financing this occasion can be challenging and for many—can seem unattainable. Beginning in 2006, The South Carolina State Housing…
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Midlands Technical College grants college credits to Army finance soldiers in training
May 17, 2019
Furthering its partnership and commitment to the local military community, Midlands Technical College (MTC) signed an agreement to award college credits to soldiers training at the US Army Financial Management…
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Midlands Technical College students receive full scholarships, part-time jobs from Michelin
May 16, 2019
Seven students signed agreements with Michelin to become technical scholars. In the fall, they will enroll in Midlands Technical College’s Electronics Engineering Technology and General Technology (Mechatronics) associate degree programs. …
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Burnside Elementary named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School
May 15, 2019At Annie Burnside Elementary School, you’ll hear buzz words like “transformation” and “finding your voice” to describe the change in students since the school started using the Leader in…
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Four South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 14, 2019
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the 55thclass of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Four of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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Three Furman University graduates awarded Fulbright grants to teach overseas
May 14, 2019
Three 2019 Furman University graduating seniors have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The seniors are…
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Richland Two names 2019-2020 Richland Two Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year
May 13, 2019Richland School District Two announced that Richland Northeast High School broadcast journalism teacher Andrew Chambers is the 2019-2020 District Teacher of the Year. Chambers is the Convergence Media magnet director.…
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SC Virtual Charter School’s Julie Phillips crowned 2019-20 Charter Institute at Erskine Teacher of the Year
May 13, 2019K-2 teacher Julie Phillips of South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS) was announced as the 2019-2020 Charter Institute at Erskine’s Teacher of the Year at an awards banquet held in…
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Over 3,500 South Carolina students named Junior Scholars
May 13, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is proud to announce that this year there were 3,545 South Carolina Junior Scholars from all public, private, and home schools. The South Carolina Junior…
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Nearly 2,400 degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded at 2019 Midlands Technical College commencement
May 13, 2019Dr. Rhames (left) and Commission Chair Garry Powers (right) award an Honorary Associate Degree in Humane Letters to Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, accepted by his son, Michael Hollings. Midlands Technical…
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Presbyterian College class of 2019 take the stage at 136th Commencement
May 13, 2019
Two-hundred thirty graduating seniors at Presbyterian College gathered in Templeton Gymnasium on the PC campus on Saturday, May 11. Their proud guests, faculty and staff members were with them too,…
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Academic Career Development Workshop now registering
May 13, 2019
The South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE) and South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (SC EPSCoR) invite all faculty and students to attend the…
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Richland One students aim to break Rubik’s® Cube “Speedcubing” record, May 18
May 9, 2019
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, students from across Richland One will pick up one of the most popular puzzles in modern history, the Rubik’s® Cube, to compete in the school…
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UofSC’s new Professional MBA site will serve military community in Beaufort area
May 9, 2019
The Darla Moore School of Business is opening an eighth Professional MBA regional site at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Beaufort. The new site will provide quality distance…
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Richland County Conservation District announces Teacher of the Year
May 8, 2019Conservation educator Jennifer Mancke is known by her colleagues for having a classroom that is a “model of sustainability.” Now, she will also be known for being the Richland County…
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Brig. Gen. Twanda Young to keynote SC State’s spring ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
May 7, 2019
Claflin University graduate, Brig. Gen. Twanda Young, is a 1988 Distinguished Military Graduate of South Carolina State University’s ROTC Program. She will keynote SC State’s U.S. Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony…
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Presbyterian College to conduct national search for next director of athletics
May 7, 2019
Danny Sterling, PC’s director of athletics, is leaving the College for family reasons and will return to his home state of Virginia to serve as associate athletic director at Virginia…
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School District Five Board of Trustees waives make-up day for May 1
May 7, 2019Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Board of Trustees has voted to forgive a day students missed on May 1, 2019 due to a teacher rally at the statehouse. The day has…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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The Young Entrepreneur’s Online Summer Camp featuring FastTrac®
May 6, 2019
M.A.Curfman Learning & Consulting announced a 10-week online program for youth ages 12 to 18 who are aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Working with facilitators and real-world business coaches the participants…
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Richland One’s SOAR into Summer celebration gives parents tips to prevent the summer learning slide
May 6, 2019
During the summer, sometimes students like to take a break from learning, which can lead to what educators refer to as the “summer slide.” Richland One has tips to share…
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Graduate’s passion for journalism leads her to CNN
May 6, 2019
Ashailyn Gleaton earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications degree from SC State in 2018. Throughout her life, she has known that she wanted to work in the broadcasting industry.…
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South Carolina school to receive 2018–2019 RAMP School honor
May 1, 2019
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recently announced Pate Elementary School in Darlington, S.C. as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). The RAMP designation, awarded for aligning with the criteria…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle as Educator of the Year
May 1, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle School in Northeast Columbia as the 2019 Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Year. Loftis visited…
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Lexington District One offers summer food service program
April 29, 2019This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free program for children 18 years old and younger. The program runs Monday through…
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UofSC decides to continue the search for its next president
April 27, 2019
After interviewing the four presidential candidates recommended by the University of South Carolina Presidential Candidate Search Committee, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the search for the 29th…
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GSSM student awarded first place in the high school division of the 2019 Eastern Regional Youth Art Month Exhibition/Competition
April 25, 2019Eastern Region Youth Art Month Exhibition at the Morris Gallery at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library April 27-30, 2019 SC Governor’s School for Science & Math (GSSM) student…
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Richland Northeast principal named best magnet school leader
April 24, 2019Dr. Sabrina J. Suber, principal of Richland Northeast High School, received a surprise announcement at the 37th National Conference on Magnet Schools in Baltimore, Maryland earlier this month. Magnet…
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Missionary Andrew Brunson to deliver Erskine commencement address
April 24, 2019
Erskine College and Theological Seminary will mark the completion of the 2018-19 academic year with a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. under the towers of the Erskine…
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Hammond students win several academic and athletic state championships
April 22, 2019
Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, announces that its students of varying ages have won seven state championships this spring. The…
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Hammond School earns Wellness Inspired School Environment grant
April 18, 2019
Hammond was honored on March 19 in Columbia, S.C. by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation for receiving a Wellness Inspired School…
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Three business startups win up to $17,500 in USC’s The Proving Ground
April 17, 2019
Tenth annual The Proving Ground competition announces three winners, awards more than $50,000 in prize money Students and alumni pitched their business concepts to a panel of judges and live…
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Finalists named in UofSC’s presidential search
April 17, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s presidential search committee announced the names of four finalists Wednesday (April 17) to serve as the 29th leader of the state’s flagship university system. The…
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Lexington District One Principals Cariens and Watson to retire
April 13, 2019During the April 4, 2019 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, Superintendent Gregory D. Little, Ed.D., informed the board that Sherry P. Cariens, principal of…
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Lexington District One names King District Teacher of the Year
April 11, 2019
Lexington County School District One proudly named New Providence Elementary’s Jennie S. King its District Teacher of the Year at its annual Teacher of the Year celebration honoring outstanding teachers.…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches
April 10, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation and Build Carolina partner on free coding program The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, officially launched…
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Middle school science teacher from Richland School District Two named South Carolina’s first STEM Educator of the Year
April 9, 2019
Inaugural prize sponsored by leading companies and nonprofits recognizes importance of STEM in education SC Future Minds, S2TEM Centers SC, the STEM Development Foundation, and Comporium are pleased to announce…
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7 Things You May Not Know about Richland Library
April 8, 2019In an effort to address the value of libraries across the country, there’s a special celebration planned from Sunday, April 7 – Saturday, April 13. Richland Library is recognizing 2019…
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New Richland Library exhibit tells a family story through jewelry
April 8, 2019A new art exhibit is broaching how an inanimate object, such as jewelry, often plays a significant role in human interactions and defining relationships. Some Things Old, Some Things New…
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Students and robots to be highlighted in celebration of STEM education
April 8, 2019
Students, their robots, and leading STEM educators will have an audience with some of the state’s top elected officials when they gather Tuesday in Columbia to celebrate STEM Education Day…
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Give 4 Garnet 2019 will honor President Pastides with celebratory campaign
April 8, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s second annual giving day, Give 4 Garnet: A Day of Giving, is set for Wednesday, April 10, with plans for a special campaign dedicated to…
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MTC student first in College’s history to earn perfect score on Physical Therapy Assistant Licensing Board Exam
April 4, 2019
Midlands Technical College Physical Therapist Assistant student Kaitlin Courtnay achieved a perfect score on her Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Board Exam, the first student in the college’s history to do…
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UofSC opens Innovation Think Tank Lab in partnership with Siemens Healthineers
April 3, 2019
The University of South Carolina opened its Innovation Think Tank (ITT) Lab in downtown Columbia in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers. The space will be an innovation hub where participants including…
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Gilbert teacher named to PSTA board
April 3, 2019
Members of the Palmetto State Teachers Association elected a Lexington District One teacher to a position of leadership. Gilbert High School Teacher Frances M. Meetze will serve as treasurer of…
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Hammond School hosts humanitarian aid worker and author
March 29, 2019Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, welcomed to campus Carl Wilkens, author of I’m Not Leaving and an American who chose…
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Two Midlands natives and two Midlands school district leaders to be honored at annual gala
March 29, 2019Three accomplished South Carolina public school graduates and three lifelong educators are going to be honored at an upcoming gala. The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association…
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ABC Project names new executive director
March 28, 2019
Dr. Kim Wilson promoted to lead Arts in Basic Curriculum Project The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project is announcing the promotion of Dr. Kim Wilson to be the program’s…
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2019-2020 Richland Two Teacher of the Year finalists announced
March 27, 2019
Richland School District Two announced the five finalists for 2019-2020 district Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Jennifer Bull, Longleaf Middle; Andrew Chambers, Richland Northeast High;…
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