Sylvan Learning Center brings on new Director of Education
October 10, 2019
After years of transforming young lives as a teacher, Sharon D. Smith will continue her impact as Director of Education at Sylvan Learning of Northeast Columbia. Before receiving her teaching…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities celebrates 20th anniversary
October 9, 2019
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of its public residential high school for the arts in Greenville. To kick off…
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Richland Two Principal wins leadership award
October 9, 2019
Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker is the recipient of a 2019 WE Are LEADing Award. “Every day with my aviators is a joyful adventure,” Tucker said. “It’s my…
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Richland Two schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards
October 9, 2019
Eleven Richland Two schools have earned Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for their performance during the 2018-2019 school year. Gold Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School Lake Carolina Elementary…
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The Charter Institute at Erskine experiment is working: SC Report Card data shows charter school growth
October 8, 2019
In 2017, the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) was established by Erskine College as a charter school authorizer to improve public education across the state of South Carolina. After only…
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Lake Carolina Lower Elementary earns national recognition for inclusion
October 8, 2019
Lake Carolina Lower Elementary School has been named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. The media is invited to the banner presentation by Special Olympics South Carolina on Thursday, October…
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Applications open for Richland County Boards, Committees
October 8, 2019
Richland County Council is accepting applications for openings on more than a dozen volunteer boards. Currently, 16 Richland County boards, commissions and committees have one or more vacancies. Council will…
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Historic Columbia rolls out the family fun in October
October 8, 2019History is alive this October as Historic Columbia celebrates the season with its popular autumn events, including the free Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit, which runs all month, the Spirits…
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Over 200 schools recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners
October 7, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina have received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver…
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Richland One Schools win 16 Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for student academic achievement
October 7, 2019
Richland One schools have won 16 Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver Awards, the state’s highest educational award for academic achievement and student improvement. The names of the 11 winning schools…
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Richland One celebrates highest graduation rate in district’s history
October 3, 2019
At 82.2%, Richland One’s 2019 high school graduation rate is not only the highest in the district’s history, it’s also higher than the statewide average of 81.1%. Ecstatic Richland One…
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Ben Lippen Student is National Merit Semifinalist; Two are Commended Scholars
October 3, 2019
Ben Lippen School student Abby Moore is among only 16,000 students nationwide to qualify as a semifinalist in The National Merit Scholarship program, an annual academic competition among high school…
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Three programs named finalists for Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Award
October 2, 2019
The Riley Institute at Furman University® has announced the three finalists for the 2019 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC™ Award, which celebrates promising education initiatives that are improving outcomes for…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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Dutch Fork Elementary receives national award for Environmental Curriculum and Sustainability Practices
October 1, 2019
Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences in Richland County is the first South Carolina school to be recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education for environmental, sustainability,…
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GSSM’s residential and virtual programs now accepting applications
October 1, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is South Carolina’s only…
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Midlands Technical College receives $10,000 from Dominion Energy to expand welding programs
October 1, 2019The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy that will enable the college’s welding program to expand capacity for MTC students. The funding will provide…
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Four South Carolina schools recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 27, 2019
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that four South Carolina schools were recognized by the United States Department of Education as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “I am…
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Presbyterian College receives $2.7 million to renovate the William Henry Belk Auditorium
September 27, 2019
The David Belk Cannon Foundation of Gastonia, N.C., has awarded $2.7 million to Presbyterian College to support renovations to the William Henry Belk Auditorium. “We are thrilled to partner with…
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Lake Murray Elementary School earns National Blue Ribbon School honors
September 27, 2019
LMES is a Lexington District One Pre-K through Grade 5 school. Lexington County School District One’s Lake Murray Elementary School students and employees gathered in the school cafeteria and library…
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South Carolina Department of Education to fund 205 new school resource officers
September 27, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of 205 new school resource officers (SROs) that will be stationed in schools across the state that currently lack coverage.…
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2019 alumni awardees named for UofSC Alumni Association
September 26, 2019The University of South Carolina Alumni Association has named the following recipients of this year’s alumni awards. These awards are the highest honors reflecting the ideals cherished by South Carolinians…
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GSSM announces six commended students in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program
September 25, 2019
Dr. Ershela Sims, Interim President of The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced today that Saif Ali, Rayed Hamid, McLean Jose, Liza Malcolm, Austin Millwood, and…
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Heritage Christian Academy
September 25, 2019
Heritage Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Lexington, SC that offers a classical, college-preparatory curriculum for Kindergarten through High School. Our small class sizes enable our teaching faculty…
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EdVenture to kick off Fire Prevention Week by hosting “Tame the Flame” event – Sept. 28
September 25, 2019
EdVenture will kick off National Fire Prevention Week a few days early by hosting “Tame the Flame” Saturday, Sept. 28. “For nearly two decades, we have partnered with EdVenture by…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
September 25, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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South Carolina’s Class of 2019 outperforms nation on Advanced Placement, sees record participation in SAT
September 24, 2019
Today, the College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…
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Grant advances the arts at PHMS, WKMS
September 24, 2019
Two Lexington District One middle schools received another round of funding to support arts education. Pleasant Hill Middle, represented by Shannon B. Canady, Lori L. McKelvey, Jessica I.M. Robbins and…
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Local support group offers parents better grasp on Individualized Education Program (IEP)
September 24, 2019
Parents, Richland Library is offering a thorough introduction to the Individualized Education Program (IEP), which serves as a road map for education services. Join us for Parent-to-Parent Support Group: Individualized…
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Healthy Learners names new executive director
September 24, 2019
Amy Splittgerber joins non-profit that connects children to health care The Healthy Learners Board of Trustees has selected Amy Splittgerber as the new executive director of the organization, which is…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Alumni Association announces 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award
September 23, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winner of its 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award: Dr. Nathan Kwan, GSSM Class of…
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GSSM to honor students and alumni with Townes Award
September 22, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor GSSM students and alumni with the 2019 Townes Award during “Transforming Lives,” the 26th annual Townes…
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Richland One announces 2020 graduation dates
September 18, 2019
Graduation Day 2020, a time of excitement, joy and celebration for Richland One seniors and their families, will be here sooner than you think. Richland One’s high school graduation ceremonies…
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GSSM honors 31st class of seniors at 2019 Convocation Ceremony
September 18, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Convocation Ceremony was held Thursday, September 12th at GSSM in the Gerald Malloy Activity Center. Mr. Joey Wilson, GSSM’s Class…
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17 Richland One schools ranked among Nation’s Healthiest Schools
September 18, 2019
Richland One is setting the pace as a national and state leader in creating healthy schools. Seventeen Richland One schools have been recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE after school programs now accepting applications
September 16, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its outreach after school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/outreach. Delivered by…
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2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced
September 16, 2019
Eighteen Richland Two seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program. The students and their schools are: McLean T. Brown, Nina Ni and Swetha Sekhar (Blythewood…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals gift supports pharmacology program
September 16, 2019Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy continue their support of Lexington County School District One students with a generous contribution to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Kennedy recently donated…
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New partnership unites SC businesses with exceptional needs students through state tax credit programs
September 16, 2019
Exceptional SC and the South Carolina Research Authority announced Wednesday the formation of Exceptional Connections – a business-education partnership that unites South Carolina’s business community with more than 3,000 exceptional…
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SC Commission on Higher Education launches media campaign to encourage minority males to enter the teaching profession
September 15, 2019
South Carolina is one of only four states to participate in Project Pipeline Repair (PPR), an exclusive initiative of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) utilizing collaborative partnerships…
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC Network welcomes Calhoun County School District elementary schools
September 13, 2019
Calhoun County School District’s two elementary schools – Sandy Run K-8 and St. Matthews K-8 – are the newest additions to the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative of the South…
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USC Lancaster and USC Sumter ranked among top five community colleges in the nation
September 11, 2019
All four regional USC Palmetto College campuses rank among top five in South Carolina The University of South Carolina’s four regional Palmetto College campuses lead the pack among the state’s…
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United Way of the Midlands recruits volunteer tutors for its Midlands Reading Consortium to help striving readers increase literacy skills
September 11, 2019
United Way is looking for volunteers to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2019-2020 school year. MRC is a tutoring initiative that helps pre-kindergarten through second-grade students improve…
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School District Five Board approves measure to begin construction on new elementary school
September 11, 2019Lexington-Richland School District Five is a step closer to construction of its new elementary school in Chapin. The Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on Sept. 9 on a measure which…
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UofSC sets new record with $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards funding
September 11, 2019
University of South Carolina faculty have again broken their previous record-high external funding by garnering $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30,…
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Moore School’s Folks Center hires new executive director
September 11, 2019
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business has hired a new executive director for its Folks Center for International Business. Karen Brosius, who begins with the Folks…
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Couple wins free UofSC Love Story Wedding
September 11, 2019The biggest moments in their relationship have happened at the University of South Carolina, and now Jillian Owens and Brian Morris will have a free wedding thanks to students in…
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New report highlights South Carolina’s achievements in computer science education
September 11, 2019
Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in…
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UofSC is No. 1 nationwide for first-year student experience
September 9, 2019
The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience among the nation’s public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 9). The…
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SC jobseekers and businesses continue connections to SC Works
September 9, 2019
Coastal Centers Reopening in Wake of Hurricane Dorian Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey says all of the SC Works centers closed by Hurricane Dorian have now…
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