Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $18,000 in robotics grants
October 23, 2018At the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Lexington One Educational Foundation recognized winners of a new grant program to support…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces winners of Innovation Grants for Elementary Schools
October 23, 2018At the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Lexington One Educational Foundation recognized winners of the Innovation Grants for Elementary Schools.…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces winners of Innovation Grants for Elementary Schools
October 23, 2018At the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Lexington One Educational Foundation recognized winners of the Innovation Grants for Elementary Schools.…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $18,000 in robotics grants
October 23, 2018At the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Lexington One Educational Foundation recognized winners of a new grant program to support…
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Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
October 22, 2018
The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be on display from October 23…
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Lexington District One schools offer candidate forums
October 19, 2018On General Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018, Lexington County School District One voters will choose three individuals for three at-large seats on the Board of Trustees. One of the original…
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Midlands Technical College, area school districts sign agreement to train welders more quickly
October 17, 2018
High School Welding Students to Earn College Credit Midlands Technical College (MTC) has partnered with high-school-level welding programs in Lexington, Richland, and Fairfield counties to make it easier, quicker, and…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Junior Achievement; hosts high school students for job shadow day
October 17, 2018
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy. The gift to the educational nonprofit will help prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs to achieve great…
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Four to be inducted into Richland One Hall of Fame
October 17, 2018Photo: A news conference was held October 17 to announce the four persons who will be inducted into the Richland One Hall of Fame in February. Induction into the Hall…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes winners
October 17, 2018Blythewood family wins Carolina Prize Pack, $529 College Savings Grant South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the winners of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Sarah Christopher of Awendaw,…
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SC State business students win first place at National Black MBA Competition
October 16, 2018From left: Tyree McDonald, Brandi McCoy, Ariana Ruiz, Trevon Andrews SC State University students in the School of Business won a $15,000 first place prize, claiming victory over several other distinguished colleges and…
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Four alumni to be honored during Wofford Homecoming
October 15, 2018
Weekend also includes Terrier Ball, football game The Wofford College Alumni Association will honor four alumni Saturday, Oct. 20, during Homecoming Weekend at the college. Highlights of the weekend also…
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Two Richland One employees selected for prestigious education program
October 15, 2018
Richland One announced the selection of two of its employees to participate in the South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2018-2019. Samantha Carlisle, principal of South Kilbourne Elementary…
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The Women’s Business Center of South Carolina at Columbia College announces inaugural Women’s Business Summit on International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
October 15, 2018
Recognizing the contributions women business owners make globally and in South Carolina by strengthening our communities and initiating sustained prosperity. The Women’s Business Center of South Carolina at Columbia College…
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USC open Digital Transformation Lab
October 15, 2018The University of South Carolina recently announced several expansions of partnerships with corporate giants IBM, Samsung, Siemens and Yaskawa, including a partnership agreement with IBM for a new Industrial…
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Hammond School announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Award recipients
October 15, 2018Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, has named Reba Campbell its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Andy Folsom its 2018…
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Hammond School announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Award recipients
October 15, 2018
Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, has named Reba Campbell its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Andy Folsom its 2018…
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South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries
October 12, 2018Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…
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South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries
October 12, 2018
Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…
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College of Charleston to host ‘Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery’ – October 17
October 11, 2018
The College of Charleston Friends of the Library and the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture are collaborating with Judith Giesberg, professor of history at Villanova University,…
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University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus closed
October 11, 2018
The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus is closed and all classes canceled Thursday, Oct. 11 because of expected hazardous road conditions associated with Hurricane Michael. University officials expect to…
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Palmetto Health partners with MUSC Health, Sumter School District and the SC Telehealth Alliance to expand school-based telehealth in Sumter County schools
October 9, 2018
Palmetto Health is joining MUSC Health, Sumter School District and the SC Telehealth Alliance to offer education and clinical telehealth services to Sumter County students in select schools. To kick-off…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session for prospective students
October 9, 2018Tuesday, October 16 The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Two Paths to…
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East Point Academy named #3 Charter School in S.C
October 8, 2018
East Point Academy was recently named the #3 Best Charter School in South Carolina by Niche – an online platform which evaluates schools nationwide. The rankings and information collected by…
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John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming
October 8, 2018Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings. The John de la Howe School will hold…
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John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming
October 8, 2018Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings. The John de la Howe School will hold…
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Top-level executives plan unprecedented advanced manufacturing forum in South Carolina
October 5, 2018Top-level executives from some of South Carolina’s largest and most influential companies are coming together in Greenville on Oct. 9 for an unprecedented forum on how higher education can best…
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Four Richland One seniors named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program
October 4, 2018Four Richland One seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the country’s most prestigious academic recognition programs. Richland One congratulates the following…
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UofSC launches South Carolina’s only aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree program
October 4, 2018
The University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing has launched the state’s first and only undergraduate degree program in aerospace engineering. The new program will create a pipeline…
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FAFSA opens Oct. 1 for students going to college in 2019-2020
October 4, 2018
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened today for students who are planning to attend college in the 2019-2020 school year. Filling out the FAFSA is the first step for…
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College of Charleston announces Fall Alumni Weekend 2018
October 4, 2018
What are you doing in November? For alumni of the College of Charleston the answer is easy – you’re attending Fall Alumni Weekend at your alma mater. This marks the third…
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Teacher residency program named finalist for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award
October 4, 2018Richland One offers bonuses, paid CDL training and more incentives to bus driver applicants
October 3, 2018Signing bonuses, paid training and college tuition reimbursement are among the incentives that Richland One is offering to qualified bus driver applicants. Richland One offers bus drivers some of the…
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National Blue Ribbon School honors for five South Carolina schools
October 3, 2018
South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that five South Carolina schools were recognized by the United States Department of Education as 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “I…
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Pastides announces retirement as USC president
October 3, 2018
After a decade of service as president and leading the University of South Carolina through an unprecedented period of growth and success, President Harris Pastides announced Wednesday (Oct. 3) that…
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GSSM celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
October 2, 2018
Eighteen students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are among the 16,000 semifinalists named in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically accomplished…
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USC Upstate’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series to feature the hotel industry
October 2, 2018The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate will host Scott Taber, senior vice president of rooms for the Four Seasons…
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Furman University Psychology Professor Onarae Rice receives Role Model award
October 1, 2018
Furman University Associate Professor of Neuroscience Onarae Rice was honored as a Minority Access National Role Model at the 19thNational Role Models Conference held Sept. 28-30 in National Harbor, Maryland.…
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GSSM kicks off 30th anniversary with a special Convocation Ceremony
October 1, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Convocation Ceremony will be held Thursday, October 11, at 2 p.m. at the Center Theater in Hartsville. Dr. Leland H.…
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Midway Elementary receives Healthiest School award
September 28, 2018Midway Elementary landed a spot on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2018 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, achieving bronze level. America’s Healthiest Schools recognizes schools nationwide that create healthier…
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Wells Fargo donates $50,000 to Midlands Youth Apprenticeship program
September 28, 2018
Innovative program brings together businesses, higher education and secondary education entities to create talent pipeline for in-demand jobs. The Columbia Chamber and Midlands Technical College (MTC) announce the launch of…
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Coker College hires seven new faculty members
September 28, 2018
Dr. Susan Daniels Henderson, Provost and Dean of Faculty of Coker College, announces the addition of seven faculty members: Katherine Chandler, Eric Litton, Christi McLain, Lisa Stockdale, James Sweeney (‘13),…
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Pelion Resident named South Carolina’s Top College Student
September 28, 2018
Clay Wright, a senior physics and applied mathematics double major at Presbyterian College, has been named the 2018 McLean-Smith South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Student of the Year.…
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McCormick County School District celebrates implementation of Star Academy Program
September 28, 2018Nola Education hosts an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for their “school within a school” that helps at-risk and disengaged students get back on path to graduation. Introduced in McCormick at the…
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Midway Elementary receives Healthiest School award
September 28, 2018
Midway Elementary landed a spot on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2018 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, achieving bronze level. America’s Healthiest Schools recognizes schools nationwide that create healthier…
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Eleven seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
September 25, 2018
Eleven Richland School District Two students have been named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship (NMSC) program. Alexander Lofton (Blythewood High School); Mary G. Boyce, Katherine S. Brook, William…
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Michelin commits $30,000 for robotics education in Lexington District One
September 25, 2018At the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Michelin announced a $30,000 commitment to the Lexington One Educational Foundation to support robotics education…
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Michelin commits $30,000 for robotics education in Lexington District One
September 25, 2018
At the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Michelin announced a $30,000 commitment to the Lexington One Educational Foundation to support robotics education…
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Eight seniors named National Merit semifinalists
September 24, 2018The National Merit Scholarship Program named eight Lexington County School District One students National Merit semifinalists, keeping them in the running for significant scholarship awards. Each year, thousands of students…
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Two USC law students receive D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award
September 24, 2018Two students at the University of South Carolina School of Law have been honored with the D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award after they won the school’s mock trial…
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