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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BCSD hosts Parent University: testing workshops
March 23, 2016Berkeley County School District will host three parent workshops for parents and guardians to learn about annual tests their child will take, why the tests are given, how to interpret…
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The Medical University of South Carolina achieves Excellence Recognition award for third year
March 23, 2016For the third year in a row, The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) was recognized by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s (SCHA) Working Well initiative and Prevention Partners for…
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Fritz Hollings earns Krause leadership award
March 21, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – From The Citadel in the 1940s, to the battlefields of World War II, to the office of Governor of South Carolina, and then the U.S. Senate, Ernest…
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BCSD announces three 2016 Teacher of the Year Honor Roll finalists
March 15, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced its top three Honor Roll Teacher of the Year finalists at its annual Teacher Forum Induction on Friday, March 11…
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Former FBI special agent to lead Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel
March 10, 2016
New programs in spring include masters’ in engineering and intelligence and security studies CHARLESTON, SC – One of the nation’s leading security experts and a former FBI special agent…
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BCSD to host Teacher Recruitment Fair Saturday, March 12
March 9, 2016Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host its 15th Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Cane Bay High School (1624 State…
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Adam Smith Week
March 9, 2016
Every spring semester the Center for Public Choice & Market Process at the College of Charleston organizes Adam Smith Week. Through a variety of events, Adam Smith Week is a way for the…
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Sedgefield Middle receives $22,800 grant
March 8, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Sedgefield Middle School recently was awarded a $22,800 grant by the Google Data Center Fund and the Tides Foundation to expand student interest in coding, computer science…
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Science & Math Governor’s School to Honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award
March 8, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics will honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award during the School’s 24th annual Townes Toast with a Twist event.…
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Science & Math Governor’s School to Honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award
March 8, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics will honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award during the School’s 24th annual Townes Toast with a Twist event.…
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Regional Education Report Finds Gaps in Educational Outcomes
March 7, 2016
Report online at www.TriCountyCradleToCareer.org The Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) released its Regional Education Report: Chapter Two. The report provides a comprehensive overview of educational outcomes for public…
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MUSC names Dr. Kathleen Brady vice president for research
March 3, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Kathleen T. Brady, M.D., Ph.D., has been named vice president for research at the Medical University of South Carolina. This position oversees the Office of Research and…
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