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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Jeff Scaccia named Vice President for Finance and Administration at Presbyterian College
March 27, 2019
Jeff Scaccia has been named vice president for finance and administration for Presbyterian College, PC President Bob Staton announced today. Scaccia comes to PC from the University of the Ozarks…
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Junior Achievement and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire students about Careers in STEM
March 27, 2019
On March 28th (8:30am until 3:00pm), Junior Achievement (JA) and Lexington One Technology Center(LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One High School to show them what career…
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South Carolina’s first high school film festival set for April in Blythewood
March 26, 2019
Doko Film Fest, the first competitive event showcasing the work of filmmakers ages 15 to 18, will have its inaugural event here April 26 and 27. The festival gives high…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie as Educators of the Month
March 26, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently recognized Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie of Gateway Elementary School in Travelers Rest as the March Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educators of the…
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‘Making a Difference’ for diverse populations
March 26, 2019
Families who work with Lexington District One Parent Educator Gigi E. Towers know she makes a positive difference in their child’s education. Now, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs…
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Sen. Cory Booker to serve as SC State commencement speaker
March 25, 2019
SC State University will hold its spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. New Jersey senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Cory…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame honors USofC’s Harold White with its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award
March 21, 2019The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has posthumously named Harold White its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient. The annual honor is presented to encourage the type…
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All-state musicians harmonize with the best
March 21, 2019Lexington District One student musicians joined a prestigious group of performers this month to learn from and play with the best. Students from middle and high school bands auditioned for…
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SCAEOP announces award recipients
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) recognized their Educational Administrator of the Year, Office Professional of the Year and Student Scholarship recipients at its recent annual conference.…
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Lexington District One finalizes Beechwood Middle zoning plan
March 21, 2019
Beechwood Middle opens August 2019 At the March 19, 2019 Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved attendance lines for Beechwood Middle…
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Lexington District One moves ahead with Lexington Middle School relocation
March 21, 2019
On Tuesday during its March 19, 2019 Board Meeting the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into option agreements related to land…
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SC State awarded over $400,000 to build its capacity to compete for research funds
March 20, 2019
SC State has been awarded $404,992 by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The funds will support the implementation of technical assistance workshops for faculty at…
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Presbyterian College to host 45th Annual Special Olympics
March 18, 2019For five decades, Special Olympics has encouraged people with intellectual disabilities and built relationships in communities through its programming and annual games. Just last year, the organization celebrated its…
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UofSC Theatre To Stage Tony®-Winning Curious Incident at Longstreet Theatre
March 18, 2019The University of SC Theatre Program will present The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the critically-acclaimed stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, April 5-13 at Longstreet Theatre. Show…
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South Carolina State Museum receives national recognition
March 15, 2019
Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums The South Carolina State Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Founded in 1906 the Alliance is a…
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SCAEOP announces award recipients
March 12, 2019
The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) recognized their Educational Administrator of the Year, Office Professional of the Year and Student Scholarship recipients at its recent annual conference.…
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Arnold School of Public Health to establish Community Health Worker Institute
March 11, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health will establish the Arnold School of Public Health Community Health Worker Institute to improve health in communities throughout the state…
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Register now for SC EPSCoR State Conference
March 11, 2019Registration is now open for the Annual SC EPSCoR State Conference to be held on Friday, April 12 at the Greenville Marriott Hotel in Greenville, SC. All are invited to…
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Lexington District One names McNair Meadow Glen Elementary principal
March 11, 2019
During the March 5, 2019 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board promoted Jennifer Williams McNair to the position of principal of Meadow Glen…
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District administrators begin Transportation Facility land purchase negotiations
March 7, 2019At its March 5, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees passed a motion that begins district administrators’ negotiations for the most advantageous land sites for…
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René Sawyer of Greenville Technical College among ten selected nationwide for Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award
March 6, 2019René Sawyer of Greenville Technical College has been selected for the 2019 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award presented by the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in…
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Veterinary Technology Adoption Day Is March 14
March 6, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day Thursday, March 14, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. Dogs are leash…
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Lectures highlight powwow culture during USCL’s Native American Studies Week
March 6, 2019From discussing the role of dancing and drumming in powwow to understanding the importance of powwow etiquette, lectures offered during USC Lancaster’s 14th Annual Native American Studies Week focus on…
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New statewide collaborative will help mend health care disparity for vulnerable patients
March 5, 2019
South Carolina residents need more than good medical care to achieve and maintain good health. Research shows that an individual’s health also is influenced by genetics, personal choices and environmental…
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Furman joins effort to improve health outcomes in South Carolina
March 5, 2019
The Duke Endowment has awarded a $1.025 million, three-year grant to the University of South Carolina to support a statewide effort to improve patient and population health in South Carolina…
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Law Tarheels win Charleston’s 12th annual national moot court competition
March 4, 2019
Runner-up in 14-team competition was from Regent University A team of students from the University of North Carolina School of Law on Saturday won the 12th annual Charleston School of Law National Moot…
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Free College Planning workshop for Richland One students, parents – March 5
March 4, 2019
Richland One parents who need help paying for their children’s college tuition or who don’t have a clue where to start or how to get the money are invited to…
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New statewide collaborative will help mend health care disparity for vulnerable patients
March 1, 2019South Carolina residents need more than good medical care to achieve and maintain good health. Research shows that an individual’s health also is influenced by genetics, personal choices and environmental…
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LMS counselor wins Middle School Counselor of the Year
February 28, 2019The Palmetto State School Counselor Association named Lexington Middle Director of School Counseling and Advisement Leigh O. Eubanks as its 2019 Middle School Counselor of the Year. An educator for…
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LMS counselor wins Middle School Counselor of the Year
February 28, 2019
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association named Lexington Middle Director of School Counseling and Advisement Leigh O. Eubanks as its 2019 Middle School Counselor of the Year. An educator for…
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Craig Wallace named business management chair at Clemson University
February 27, 2019
Craig Wallace of the University of Denver will become the new Department of Management chair in Clemson University’s College of Business. Wallace most recently served as the management chair at…
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Midlands Technical College sounds a BOOM with Best Innovation Team in South Carolina
February 27, 2019Team Recognized for Successful Job-Training Program in Collaboration with School Districts and Industry Partners The South Carolina State Technical College System awarded Midlands Technical College’s Building Occupational Opportunities in the…
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Scholarship funds still available for Trident Tech Continuing Education courses through the Workforce Pathways Scholarship program
February 27, 2019
Scholarship funding is still available for several Trident Technical College (TTC) Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development courses through the Workforce Pathways Scholarship (WPS) program that was approved by…
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USC School of Law to examine modern policing issues
February 27, 2019Two community talks will examine police use of force and other policing issues on Friday, March 1 from 9 – 11:45 a.m. The talks, which are free and open to…
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Hammond School invited to join Mastery Transcript Consortium
February 27, 2019As the only member school in South Carolina, Hammond joins other esteemed schools nationwide included in consortium, which is working with schools and stakeholders to design a new digital transcript.…
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Richland Northeast students place in national competitions
February 27, 2019Wade Fletcher and Andrea Kimpson may still be in high school, but they know as much about stocks, bonds and mutual funds as their friends do about emojis and apps…
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Richland Northeast students place in national competitions
February 27, 2019Wade Fletcher and Andrea Kimpson may still be in high school, but they know as much about stocks, bonds and mutual funds as their friends do about emojis and apps…
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USC School of Law to examine modern policing issues
February 27, 2019
Two community talks will examine police use of force and other policing issues on Friday, March 1 from 9 – 11:45 a.m. The talks, which are free and open to…
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Hammond School invited to join Mastery Transcript Consortium
February 27, 2019
As the only member school in South Carolina, Hammond joins other esteemed schools nationwide included in consortium, which is working with schools and stakeholders to design a new digital transcript.…
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UofSC Postal Services open on March Saturdays for passports
February 26, 2019
The University of South Carolina Postal Services office invites the Columbia community to apply for passports each Saturday in March at their 1600 Hampton St. location. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m.…
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Board of Trustees approves 2019-2020 school calendar
February 25, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved by an 7-0 vote Option 1 of the two options presented by CCSD staff for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar Based on…
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International Biotechnology Company expands U.S. operations to Midlands Technical College
February 25, 2019
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Enterprise Campus will be the newest center of operations for the French-based company Bluestar of Monaco. Bluestar is one of the world’s most trusted forensic…
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Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6
February 25, 2019The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…
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Midlands Technical College hosts free art exhibit dedicated to the forgotten children of slavery
February 25, 2019Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting a free exhibit dedicated to the impact slavery had on African-American children. This free exhibit by local artist Mary Burkett will be on display…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to present SC State first installment of $100,000 endowment
February 22, 2019
Over $1.6 million distributed to HBCUs during Black History Month Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., (AKA) has pledged an endowment in the amount of $100,000 to SC State University as…
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District hires six contractors for 38 building plan projects
February 20, 2019At its Feb. 19, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees awarded construction management at risk contracts for 38 upcoming school construction, additions or repairs projects…
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Lexington District One continues Beechwood Middle zoning process
February 20, 2019At the February 19, 2019 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board heard the second reading of recommended and revised attendance lines…
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2019 spring foreign language classes now open for registration at Upstate International
February 20, 2019
2019 spring foreign language classes start the week of March 25th and are now open for registration at Upstate International Where can one find over 30 classes in 13 languages?…
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