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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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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Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects Midlands students to careers in architecture, construction
March 27, 2019
Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects students and educators from Midlands’ Schools to careers in architecture and construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and Business…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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