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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HALLOWEEN FEST at Sherman College’s Chiropractic Health Center
September 24, 2018What: Join us as we celebrate Halloween at the Sherman College Health Center Trick-or-treating, family fun, food truck, candy, and games! Who: Everyone is welcome – bring the whole…
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James E. Clark receives nomination from President Donald J. Trump
September 24, 2018
President Donald J. Trump announces his intent to appoint James E. Clark, President of South Carolina State University, to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.…
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Lexington District One names Nester new middle school principal
September 24, 2018
During the September 18, 2018 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board named Gloria B. Nester principal of the district’s newest middle school under…
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Columbia College ranked by the US News and World Report
September 24, 2018
The US News and World Report Best Colleges lists come out annually to help perspective college students narrow their college search. Their annual reporting covers 50 different categories of numerical…
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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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Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes
September 21, 2018South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes
September 21, 2018
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…
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Richland School District Two bond referendum nights
September 20, 2018
Richland School District Two is inviting the community and media to learn more about the bond referendum at several upcoming information sessions. · September 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest…
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12 School District Five students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
September 20, 2018
12 students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. All four high schools from School District Five are represented in the nationwide…
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Niche ranks Lexington District One high
September 19, 2018Niche, a national website that provides parents with information on the best educational resources in their area, recognized six schools Lexington County School District One schools in its top 20…
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Niche ranks Lexington District One high
September 19, 2018Niche, a national website that provides parents with information on the best educational resources in their area, recognized six schools Lexington County School District One schools in its top 20…
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School District Five becomes first professional development district of its kind in the nation
September 18, 2018Lexington-Richland School District Five has partnered with the University of South Carolina to become the first ever professional development school district of its kind in the nation. Through the National…
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Furman education professor Paul L. Thomas receives award
September 17, 2018
Furman Department of Education Professor Paul L. Thomas has received the 2019 Divergent Award for Excellence in 21st Century Literacies for his collection of essays “Critical Media Literacy and Fake…
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11 Richland One Seniors named 2019 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
September 17, 2018
Eleven Richland One high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationwide, more than 16,000 seniors are competing in this prestigious national program which…
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Dr. Nathan Herz to lead PC’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program
September 17, 2018
Dr. Nathan (“Ben”) Herz has joined PC as an associate professor of occupational therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program director. Herz brings more than 30 years of experience…
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South Carolina Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. celebrates clients’ behavioral health triumphs and announces plans to help more people of all ages
September 13, 2018
This fall, two dreams come true for Greenville Technical College freshman Victoria Foster, who shares that just four years ago, for the fourth time, she tried to take her own…
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Presbyterian College cancels classes
September 13, 2018
Presbyterian College has canceled classes on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17 due to the potential for hazardous weather brought about by Hurricane Florence. College offices will operate on a regular…
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South Carolina Innovation Challenge submission deadline is September 21
September 12, 2018
Calling all teachers and students in grades 3-12! New Deadline! IT-oLogy and the South Carolina Department of Education are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Innovation Challenge submission deadline has been…
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Columbia College named a Gold Five Star Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
September 10, 2018
Columbia College has been named a 2017/2018 Gold Five Star Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and earned a Gold Champions of Character Medallion. They were one…
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Trauma kits installed at UofSC thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
September 10, 2018
The University of South Carolina became safer and better prepared for a catastrophe after receiving a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for 40 medical trauma kits. Positioned…
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20 years on top: UofSC’s international business program still the best
September 10, 2018
The annual U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings were released Monday, and the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business has reason to celebrate. For 20 straight years…
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CIU enrollment up over 15 percent
September 8, 2018
The Columbia International University fall enrollment numbers are in with total enrollment at CIU at over 1,200 students, a dramatic increase of over 15 percent from last fall. The growth…
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Columbia College goes tobacco free joining 38 other South Carolina colleges
September 6, 2018
Columbia College has announced they are now a tobacco free campus. They are one of 39 institutions licensed by the state of South Carolina to commit to offering a healthy campus…
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USC teacher retention program will grow with Colonial Life support
September 6, 2018After a successful inaugural year, the Carolina Teacher Induction Program will grow during the 2018-19 school year thanks to a contribution from Colonial Life. The company’s $50,000 commitment to the…
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USC teacher retention program will grow with Colonial Life support
September 6, 2018After a successful inaugural year, the Carolina Teacher Induction Program will grow during the 2018-19 school year thanks to a contribution from Colonial Life. The company’s $50,000 commitment to the…
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Laurel Hill Primary receives NAEYC accreditation
September 5, 2018
Laurel Hill Primary School recently received their Certificate of Accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This honor is held by just a handful of…
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Trident Technical College launches additional opportunities within the Workforce Pathways Scholarship program
September 5, 2018
Trident Technical College’s (TTC) Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is offering a new session of Workforce Pathways Scholarship (WPS) funds that pay for course fees for approved career…
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Third grade reading, math proficiency rates show modest increases across tri-county region
September 5, 2018
Year-end test results released this week by the S.C. Department of Education show year-over-year increases in third grade reading and math and eighth grade math proficiencies across the tri-county region.…
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