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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, philanthropy
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, philanthropy
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, podcast
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, engineering, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
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.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, government, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
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,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
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.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation
March 2, 2016
Destiny Rambert-Smalls and Jonathan McEachin enjoyed a fun night at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach where they received their instruments, and were treated to VIP seats at a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move, the-arts
Stratford CyberPatriot teams win 1st place awards in State Gold and Silver Tiers
February 29, 2016Two teams of high school students from Stratford High School in Goose Creek, SC, recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the eighth season of CyberPatriot – the National…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Nexton Elementary a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School
February 29, 2016Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Nexton Elementary as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Citadel Foundation executive earns doctoral degree
February 29, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel Foundation proudly announces that Chief Executive Officer John P. (Jay) Dowd III, has earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Educational Administration, with a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Meet the new Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation, Tim McClain
February 25, 2016
Timothy McClain has been named Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) Foundation in Greenville, SC. In this role, Mr. McClain will manage the organization’s fundraising operations…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
BCSD School Board received FY 2016-2017 budget update
February 24, 2016Berkeley County School Board members received the FY 2016-2017 Budget Update presentation at their meeting Tuesday evening, February 23. The update, presented by Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Chief Financial…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
BCSD Schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver State Recognition
February 24, 2016Twenty Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools have been recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award recipients for the 2014-2015 school year. The S.C. Department of Education identified 589 schools…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Goose Creek High students cue the awards at Palmetto Dramatic Association and SC Thespians Festival
February 24, 2016Goose Creek High School (GCHS)students participated in the Palmetto Dramatic Association and South Carolina Thespians Festival, and proved to be stand-outs in various categories. Hosted by Dorman High School in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Meet the new Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation, Tim McClain
February 24, 2016Timothy McClain has been named Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) Foundation in Greenville, SC. In this role, Mr. McClain will manage the organization’s fundraising operations…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
BCSD Kindergarten, Head Start and CDEP Kick-Off
February 23, 2016Berkeley County School District is hosting its ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten” event Feb. 29- March 04. The district will begin registering three-, four-, and five-year olds for its early childhood programs…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, sports
Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, sports
