STEM Teacher of the Year taking state’s robotics champs to world competition
April 18, 2016
CCSD teacher who is also Citadel graduate student leading robotics team to Kentucky Their robots rumbled at the local, regional, and national competitions, and returned to West Ashley High…
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BCSD names Sharon Blackwood 2016 Teacher of the Year
April 18, 2016
Berkeley County School District named Sedgefield Intermediate’s Sharon Blackwood as the 2016 Teacher of the Year Friday, April 15. BCSD honored Blackwood, a third-grade teacher, and 41 school-level Teachers of…
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The Citadel School of Business Hall of Fame to induct newest honorees
April 18, 2016
Three influential South Carolina business leaders will be inducted into The Citadel School of Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 21. Honorees will include Jonathan Zucker, president of The…
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Coastal environment teacher at Sullivan’s Island Elementary to be recognized with STEM Award
April 18, 2016Holly Blair, the coastal environment teacher at Sullivan’s Island Elementary School, will be recognized next month for her dedication to educating future generations of environmental stewards. She will join six…
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Coastal environment teacher at Sullivan’s Island Elementary to be recognized with STEM Award
April 18, 2016
Holly Blair, the coastal environment teacher at Sullivan’s Island Elementary School, will be recognized next month for her dedication to educating future generations of environmental stewards. She will join six…
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Dr. Valerie Bullock presents final choral concert Friday
April 14, 2016
Dr. Valerie Bullock the Chair of the Horton School of Music and director of choral activities at Charleston Southern will be retiring at the end of this academic year after…
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College of Charleston announces commencement speakers
April 14, 2016
The College of Charleston has announced the speakers for Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 6 and 7, 2016, in the Cistern Yard. This year’s speakers are: United States Air Force…
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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions
April 14, 2016
$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…
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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions
April 14, 2016
$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…
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SOA Creative Writing Majors Sweep National Carl Sandburg Student Poetry Contest
April 13, 2016
National High School Winners for Carl Sandburg Student Poetry Contest: James Rode (12th Grade) – 1st Place for “Having Found the Gulf Motel” Liv Provosty (9th Grade) – 2nd Place…
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BCSD reports successful progress on 2012 bond referendum projects
April 13, 2016Berkeley County School District is successfully completing numerous building and renovation projects, on time and in budget, using the funds generated from the 2012 bond referendum. “We are excited to…
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BCSD announces three 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year Finalists
April 13, 2016Berkeley County School District’s (BCSD) Rookie Teacher of the Year Committee has narrowed the list of candidates to just three. Erin Hoskins, Third Grade teacher at Marrington Elementary School; Dorian…
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One team to earn $10,000 and office space from the Bulldog Business Bowl
April 12, 2016
Entrepreneurs who are finalists in The Citadel Bulldog Business Bowl will soon compete for $10,000 in seed money, as well as office space. Five teams will present full business plans…
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Kids’ College and Teen University 2016 Summer Camps open for registrations
April 11, 2016
Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is accepting registrations for the 2016 Kids’ College (Ages 7-11) and Teen University (Ages 12-17) summer camps. The innovative series…
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Citadel Professor named a Knight Commander of the British Commonwealth
April 11, 2016
Governor-General of Grenada bestows honor upon Professor Sir Mallory Factor KCN The Citadel’s John C. West Professor of American Government and International Relations, Mallory Factor, will now be referred to…
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CSU student, athletics receive Campus Compact honors
April 11, 2016
Charleston Southern University students and athletic program were honored at Campus Compact Civic Engagement Leadership Summit and Awards Ceremony, hosted at the Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership on campus. The Charleston…
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Col. Cole C. Kingseed to address The Citadel Graduate College Class of 2016
April 11, 2016
CGC commencement ceremony to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 Members of The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Class of 2016 will be sent to the next…
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BCSD ready to move forward with long-awaited Tanner Plantation/Foster Creek area school
April 11, 2016Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announces significant progress on the long-awaited elementary school in the Tanner Plantation/Foster Creek area of Berkeley County. The school district has completed the school design…
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Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
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Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016
Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Randy Robinson named as Berkeley High School varsity football coach
April 7, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley High School (BHS) named Randy Robinson as the new varsity football coach. Robinson has been coaching at D.W. Daniel High School in Central, SC since 1995.…
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Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award
April 7, 2016
Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award Just 218 students, representing 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, received the award in 2016. Sponsor…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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Trident Technical College employee wins statewide award for innovation
April 7, 2016
Laurie Boeding, dean of business technology at Trident Technical College, is the 2016 recipient of the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award, which is given each year by…
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John Read, CEO, Cradle to Career
April 7, 2016
LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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New school van thanks to InterTech
April 6, 2016North Charleston High School would like to extend our sincere gratitude to InterTech and Anita Zucker for their generosity, enthusiasm and heartfelt support by donating money for the school to…
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BJU Engineering Students place first in engineering ethics competition
April 5, 2016
Bob Jones University engineering students Sam Koenke and Brian Hand placed first in the engineering ethics competition sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) at the SoutheastCon…
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CCSD taking site applications for 2016 Seamless Summer Feeding Program
April 5, 2016
Approved sites receive free breakfast and lunch meals for children and teens With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping hungry children eating healthy while…
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Kids Play Garden summer camps announced
April 4, 2016
Camps in South Windermere and Mount Pleasant Offer Summer Long Fun Just because the kids get the summers off doesn’t mean their parents do! With most families, both parents…
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MUSC to host week of events during National Public Health Week 2016
April 4, 2016
MUSC will celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW) this year from April 4-10 with a variety of events planned both on and off campus. The public is invited to all…
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School Resource Officer brings Prom Promise to Stratford High School
April 4, 2016Stratford High School Resource Officer David Coffey is looking forward to educating Stratford students on the importance of safety during the week of April 4th-8th through the Prom Promise initiative.…
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MUSC first in state to receive advanced stroke certification
April 4, 2016
Joint Commission, American Heart/Stroke Association recognize complex care providers The Medical University of South Carolina has been recognized by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Blackbaud releases significant updates to Employee Giving and Volunteering Cloud Solution
March 29, 2016Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, today announced significant user experience and mobile capability updates to AngelPoints™, its integrated cloud…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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BCSD Adult Education faculty and staff second to none
March 29, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Three Berkeley County Adult Education employees received recognition and awards for their work in adult education during the Adult Education Spring Institute in Columbia. Cathy Rutledge, Administrative…
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Coastal Carolina group attends Policy Intensive study in Washington
March 29, 2016
Graduate students meet with key officials; discuss the nexus between policy and science CONWAY, SC – A group of Coastal Carolina University (CCU) graduate students led by Marine Science…
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Coastal Carolina group attends Policy Intensive study in Washington
March 28, 2016Graduate students meet with key officials; discuss the nexus between policy and science CONWAY, SC – A group of Coastal Carolina University (CCU) graduate students led by Marine Science…
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Dr. Michael Bryant named Executive VP
March 28, 2016
Dr. Michael L. Bryant, dean of the School of Christian Studies and associate professor, has been named executive vice president at . Bryant’s responsibilities will include Strategic Planning, Student Services,…
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Dr. George Metz named VP for enrollment
March 28, 2016
Dr. George Metz, dean of the School of Education, has been named vice president for enrollment management, effective March 1. Metz has been at Charleston Southern since 2013. He was…
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Cyber Academy of South Carolina invites families to enroll for 2016-2017 school year
March 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC), a tuition-free online public school, invites families to consider enrolling for the 2016-2017 academic year. For the first time, CASC will offer…
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Goose Creek High student wins 1st place at Electricians’ Competition
March 28, 2016
Cody Harbold, 10th grade student at Goose Creek High School, won first place in the High School Division of the Electrician Fair Competition at Trident Technical College. “I really liked…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 25, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 25, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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Royal Live Oaks Academy accepted to TransformSC’s statewide network
March 24, 2016
Royal Live Oaks Academy, a public charter school in Hardeeville, has been accepted to TransformSC’s network of innovative schools. Sandhills Primary School in Lexington School District 4 and Lexington Middle…
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