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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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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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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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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Tri-County’s expanded Duty Dental Assisting Program receives maximum reaffirmation of accreditation
February 20, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program received a maximum full reaffirmation of accreditation following a meeting of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). “The CODA met February 7,…
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Lockheed Martin to host 2019 Code Quest Competition
February 20, 2019
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville, S.C. facility. High schools from across the…
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EngenuitySC and Richland One more than double number of “Dress to Impress” showcases for 2019
February 20, 2019Popular program continues mission to make soft skills fashionable for all students EngenuitySC and Richland One today announced the expansion of the popular “Dress to Impress” showcase, an annual program…
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Hammond School math team wins SCISA State High School Competition
February 20, 2019Members of the upper school’s math team earn first place out of 61 teams in the South Carolina Independent School Association Division I State High School math meet. Ogunfowora wins…
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Hammond School math team wins SCISA State High School Competition
February 20, 2019
Members of the upper school’s math team earn first place out of 61 teams in the South Carolina Independent School Association Division I State High School math meet. Ogunfowora wins…
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EngenuitySC and Richland One more than double number of “Dress to Impress” showcases for 2019
February 20, 2019Popular program continues mission to make soft skills fashionable for all students EngenuitySC and Richland One today announced the expansion of the popular “Dress to Impress” showcase, an annual program…
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Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions by the Department of Computer Science at USC Beaufort
February 18, 2019Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina (MADE in SC) is South Carolina’s five-year, $20 million award funded by the National Science Foundation and managed by the SC EPSCoR…
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SC EPSCoR announces 2019 research and collaboration programs grants recipients
February 14, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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S.C. students top national mean in key indicators because of arts education
February 14, 20192018 Gallup Student Poll shows arts’ impact on key indicators COLUMBIA, S.C. – Levels of engagement and hope among students in arts-rich South Carolina schools are higher than the national…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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S.C. students top national mean in key indicators because of arts education
February 14, 2019
2018 Gallup Student Poll shows arts’ impact on key indicators COLUMBIA, S.C. – Levels of engagement and hope among students in arts-rich South Carolina schools are higher than the national…
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SC EPSCoR announces 2019 research and collaboration programs grants recipients
February 14, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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Jim Wanner named to Tri-County’s Commission
February 13, 2019
Jim Wanner has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. The Pickens County Legislative Delegation recommended Mr. Wanner to the Governor. His appointment…
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Ransomware webinar on Feb. 20 aims to help businesses avoid cyber attacks
February 13, 2019Ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity threat facing businesses in 2019, with an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily. What’s more, a recent report on South Carolina Public Radio stated that…
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Governor’s School makes bold curriculum changes
February 13, 2019
The Board of Trustees of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently approved the most significant change to the school’s curriculum in recent years. By a…
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Upcoming gala honors distinguished public school graduates and contributors to SC public education
February 13, 2019
Three distinguished graduates of South Carolina public schools and three state leaders with significant contributions to the field of education will be celebrated at an upcoming gala. The honorees include…
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CIU completes purchase of blighted properties
February 13, 2019
Partnership with neighborhoods to spur economic development A partnership between Columbia International University and neighborhood leaders in north Columbia has reached a milestone that will transform blighted, crime-attracting properties on…
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Future engineers invited to Engineers Week Open House – February 16
February 13, 2019“How do drones and airplanes fly? Why do boats float? How do hybrid cars work? Who programs robots and my favorite computer games?” If you’re the parent of a curious…
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Future engineers invited to Engineers Week Open House – February 16
February 13, 2019“How do drones and airplanes fly? Why do boats float? How do hybrid cars work? Who programs robots and my favorite computer games?” If you’re the parent of a curious…
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Ransomware webinar on Feb. 20 aims to help businesses avoid cyber attacks
February 13, 2019
Ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity threat facing businesses in 2019, with an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily. What’s more, a recent report on South Carolina Public Radio stated that…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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