GSSM honors Dr. Julian Smith III with Distinguished Research Leadership Award
February 11, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Dr. Julian Smith III with its 2019 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School’s 30th annual Research Colloquium Saturday,…
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Palmetto Promise Institute President to lead key education committee
February 11, 2019PPI President Ellen Weaver to focus on student success, innovation, transparency and meaningful accountability as new chair of South Carolina’s Education Oversight Committee Palmetto Promise Institute Founding President and CEO…
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Council approves spending $150,000 to assist Allen Benedict Court residents
February 11, 2019
Richland County Council is pledging $150,000 and seeking to enhance the efforts of social service agencies to aid the displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court Apartments. At its meeting Feb.…
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South Carolina School Counselor and Advocate of the Year
February 7, 2019
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselor Advocate of the Year, Rob Rhodes. Rhodes, the Director of School Counseling Services in Greenville County Schools has made…
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South Carolina School Counselors of the Year
February 7, 2019The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselors of the Year, Deborah Blume, Elementary School Counselor and Overall School Counselor of the Year and Leigh Eubanks, Middle School…
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Charter Institute at Erskine hosts public forum to address racial composition in schools
February 7, 2019
The Charter Institute at Erskine held a public forum to discuss racial composition in charter schools on Thursday, January 31 in Columbia. Charter school leaders, members of the South Carolina…
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New internship program for women in sport and entertainment management
February 6, 2019
The University of South Carolina and Monumental Sports & Entertainment are proud to announce a new internship program for female students majoring in sport and entertainment management. The partnership will…
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District hires six 2018–2023 building plan architects
February 6, 2019At its Feb. 5, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees awarded architectural services contracts to six firms for upcoming school building improvement projects outlined in…
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District administrators to begin land purchase negotiations, sell bonds
February 6, 2019At its Feb. 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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Winthrop University to host Distinguished Lecture Series
February 5, 2019The 2019 SC INBRE Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by Winthrop University is supported by the South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE, http://scinbre.org). SC INBRE is…
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Winthrop University to host Distinguished Lecture Series
February 5, 2019The 2019 SC INBRE Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by Winthrop University is supported by the South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE, http://scinbre.org). SC INBRE is…
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Application period for CCSD Head Start and Early Head Start now open
February 4, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is currently accepting applications for Head Start and Early Head Start programs for the 2019- 2020 school year. Children who enroll in these programs attend…
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16 CCSD scholars named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidates
February 4, 2019
Sixteen Charleston County School District (CCSD) scholars were named among more than 4,500 candidates in the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Eleven of those were from Academic Magnet High School…
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Over 2000 parents and students attended the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair
February 4, 2019On behalf of PACE Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School, one of the largest high schools in the State, on Saturday, February…
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Richland One seeking input on 2019-2020 budget
February 4, 2019
Richland One will hold a series of meetings to receive input from employees, students, parents and community members as administrators work to develop the district’s 2019-2020 general fund budget. The…
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New vice president of facilities and engineering to begin at The Citadel
February 4, 2019Civil engineer and strategic planning specialist Jeffrey Lamberson to begin in March The Citadel is bringing in a civil engineer and strategic planning specialist to serve as the vice president…
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English Instructor honored with Midlands Technical College top Teaching Award
January 31, 2019
Midlands Technical College (MTC) English instructor Dr. Rhonda Grego is the 2018 Albin S. Johnson Faculty Excellence Award. One of the highest honors the college can bestow upon its faculty,…
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Lexington District One band students chosen for clinic at USC
January 31, 2019Hundreds of talented high school band students from across the nation converge each year on the University of South Carolina for a weekend of music and learning. Joining them this…
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BJU joins University Center Greenville
January 30, 2019
In a press conference at University Center Greenville, Bob Jones University today announced its membership in University Center and the location of its new School for Continuing, Online and Professional…
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Lexington District One band students chosen for clinic at USC
January 30, 2019Hundreds of talented high school band students from across the nation converge each year on the University of South Carolina for a weekend of music and learning. Joining them this…
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National nonprofit StriveTogether awards $150,000 grant to TCCC
January 30, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to improving educational outcomes for all students in the region, has received $150,000 from StriveTogether, a national nonprofit working to bring communities…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Gina Mahoney of Forts Pond Elementary as Educator of the Month
January 30, 2019South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently recognized Gina Mahoney of Forts Pond Elementary School in Pelion as January’s Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Month. Treasurer Loftis visited…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Gina Mahoney of Forts Pond Elementary as Educator of the Month
January 30, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently recognized Gina Mahoney of Forts Pond Elementary School in Pelion as January’s Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Month. Treasurer Loftis visited…
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College of Charleston to launch one-year Master’s in Teaching
January 29, 2019
Here’s some good news for people with a love of learning and an interest in sharing that passion in a classroom. Soon, they’ll be able to earn a Master of…
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Midlands Technical College Instructor appointed to position at Nation’s Top Community College Organization
January 29, 2019
Midlands Technical College (MTC) Math Instructor Tracy McCoy has been selected to the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Faculty Advisory Council. Representing nearly 1,200 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and…
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Opening Night of “Get Psyched with MTC 2019” is Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at 7 p.m.
January 29, 2019Midlands Technical College (MTC) will host “Get Psyched with MTC 2019” February 1-13, 2019 on the Airport Campus. Coinciding with African-American History Month, the two-week event features an acclaimed photo…
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Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members
January 29, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers have been announced for the…
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Wofford recommended in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’
January 29, 2019
Wofford College again has been included among the nation’s best colleges for students receiving a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review.…
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President-elect Hsu receives enthusiastic welcome on CofC campus
January 28, 2019
The College of Charleston community packed Alumni Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, to welcome President-elect Andrew T. Hsu and his family to campus for the first time since he was named…
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Upcoming news from The Citadel: Black History Month and February 2019 happenings
January 25, 2019MLK Picture Awards 2019 to honor Citadel community leader, Dr. Conway Saylor Jan. 29 1 p.m. Charleston Music Hall The 2019 MLK Picture Awards, hosted by Rep. Wendell Gilliard, will…
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CSMS a finalist for Capturing Kids’ Hearts showcase award
January 25, 2019An initiative implemented at Carolina Springs Middle three years ago landed the school a nomination for a national honor. The Flippen Group selected CSMS as a finalist for a 2018–2019…
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CSMS a finalist for Capturing Kids’ Hearts showcase award
January 25, 2019
An initiative implemented at Carolina Springs Middle three years ago landed the school a nomination for a national honor. The Flippen Group selected CSMS as a finalist for a 2018–2019…
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Sword Fest features lectures and live swordplay, from East and West
January 24, 2019East is East and West is West, but the twain will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, accompanied by the clanging of swords. That’s when Sword Fest returns to the South…
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SCNSC welcomes Todd Buehrig as its next Executive Director
January 24, 2019
The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) Board of Directors announced the selection of Todd Buehrig as Executive Director. Todd has led SCNSC’s growth and expansion in South Carolina and…
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MGES Principal Fralick to retire
January 24, 2019
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., announces that Cheryl H. Fralick, principal of Meadow Glen Elementary School, plans to retire effective July 1, 2019. Of her retirement he…
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Transformative education legislation filed on January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019
Three bills filed today to modernize education system with a focus on students and teachers. House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today: “It is time for transformative…
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Statement from State Superintendent Molly Spearman on House Bill 3759
January 24, 2019
State Superintendent Molly Spearman today released the following statement on the filing of House Bill 3759, the “South Carolina Career Opportunity and Access for All Act”: . “As a proud South…
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Sword Fest features lectures and live swordplay, from East and West
January 24, 2019
East is East and West is West, but the twain will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, accompanied by the clanging of swords. That’s when Sword Fest returns to the South…
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School District Five to hold public information meeting on new elementary school design plan
January 23, 2019
Thursday, January 24 from 6-7:30 P.M. Center for Advanced Technical Studies 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road Chapin, South Carolina 29036 CHAPIN – Architects and engineers will be available to discuss design…
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Nine South Carolina schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 23, 2019
Nine schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2019 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…
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Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship
January 22, 2019After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…
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Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship
January 22, 2019
After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…
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Four Richland School District Two schools receive national recognition
January 21, 2019
Programs at four Richland School District Two schools were recognized by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. The recognitions are as follows: Magnet School…
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Grammy-Award winning group Take 6 to perform at Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala
January 21, 2019The Richland One Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to recognize graduates of Richland One schools and other persons throughout the district’s history who have made significant contributions…
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District sends 16 to elementary honor choir
January 19, 2019A record number of Lexington District One elementary students received an invitation to a prestigious state honor choir. Sixteen students — Deerfield Elementary’s Maddyn S. Campbell and Chloe C. Esbensen;…
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District sends 16 to elementary honor choir
January 19, 2019
A record number of Lexington District One elementary students received an invitation to a prestigious state honor choir. Sixteen students — Deerfield Elementary’s Maddyn S. Campbell and Chloe C. Esbensen;…
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Richland One Partners with Rubik’s® Cube on first-ever “speedcubing” competition
January 18, 2019On January 26, students from across Richland One will pick up one of the most popular puzzles in modern history, the Rubik’s® Cube, to compete in the school district’s first-ever…
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Richland One Partners with Rubik’s® Cube on first-ever “speedcubing” competition
January 18, 2019
On January 26, students from across Richland One will pick up one of the most popular puzzles in modern history, the Rubik’s® Cube, to compete in the school district’s first-ever…
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Wofford to construct new student residence hall
January 17, 2019
Wofford College has announced plans to construct a new 150-bed student residence hall in a prime location in the heart of campus. Construction on Jerome Johnson Richardson Hall, named in honor…
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Gov. McMaster, Senate President Peeler, House Speaker Lucas request state agency to develop new education funding formula
January 17, 2019Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA)…
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