National Arts in Education Week in Berkeley County
September 14, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – National Arts in Education Week begins this week, and schools in Berkeley County have planned several events to celebrate. Berkeley County School District’s Coordinator for Fine Arts,…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan receives national recognition for strong investment performance and low fees
September 14, 2015
Most Recent Rankings by Savingforcollege.com show South Carolina’s College Savings Program is a National Leader in Investment Performance and Low Fees COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.,…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina
September 11, 2015
ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina
September 11, 2015
ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…
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Dominion Foundation awards $25,000 to College of Charleston for research equipment
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Dominion Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston a grant of $25,000 that is purposed to purchase scientific equipment for two environmental research stations at Dixie…
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Phenomenal growth in Berkeley County School District
September 10, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – It is projected that by the 2016-2017 academic year, Berkeley County School District will have experienced a 21 percent increase in students in the last 10…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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Trident Technical College offers a new Charleston Artisans Series
September 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is pleased to announce a new series of workshops, The Charleston Artisans Series, to be offered from Sept.…
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Upcoming news from The Citadel – September 2015
September 1, 2015U.S. Army Captain Dan Eggers remembered with permanent classroom dedication 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 Jenkins Hall, Room 311 This event is not open to the public/media is welcome When…
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Cane Bay High’s Cobra Crawl 5K
September 1, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay High School choirs will host the Cobra Crawl 5K and Fun Run onSaturday, September 26, 2015, at the school (1624 State Road, Summerville). Registration opens…
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Berkeley County Schools sees increase in ACT scores
August 26, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to maintain a steady performance on the ACT college admissions exam despite an 11 percent increase in test takers. The…
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Work-Based Learning Part of Expanding Opportunities for CCSD Students
August 20, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Gabrielle “Gaby” Stewart returned to Wando High School this week to start her junior year. But she’s on a different path than most of her other classmates.…
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Berkeley Middle’s Million Father March a Success
August 20, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – On the first day of school for Berkeley County students, 107 fathers participated in Berkeley Middle School’s Million Father March (MFM). Fathers took their children to school…
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MUSC Study Shows Telehealth Offerings on Par With Office Visits Researchers Publish Landmark Study in Telehealth Efficacy for Mental Illness
August 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Patients who have been struggling with mental illness and access to care now have assurance from a new study that telehealth services delivered at a patient’s convenience are…
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Work-Based Learning Part of Expanding Opportunities for CCSD Students
August 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Gabrielle “Gaby” Stewart returned to Wando High School this week to start her junior year. But she’s on a different path than most of her other classmates.…
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Statement Regarding Goose Creek High School Officials
August 17, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Two Goose Creek High School officials were placed on administrative leave, with pay on Wednesday pending an investigation. Following the District’s investigation, the officials have been returned…
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Stuff the Bus Campaign Nets $6,600 in School Supplies
August 17, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – On behalf of Berkeley County School District, we want to thank the students, parents, community and business partners who supported the Stuff the Bus campaign this…
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Benton to serve as president of South Carolina Forensic Coaches’ Association
August 13, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Jess Benton, full-release teacher mentor with Berkeley County School District, will serve as President of the South Carolina Forensic Coaches’ Association (SCFCA) during the 2015-2016 academic…
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Berkeley County School District names new superintendent
August 13, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – By unanimous vote, the Berkeley County Board of Education has selected Brenda Blackburn as the district’s new superintendent. Blackburn is currently superintendent of Montgomery County Public…
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Sangaree Elementary receives grants totaling $6,000
August 13, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Sangaree Elementary School received $6,000 in grant funding, the result of a $5,000 Lowes Toolbox for Education grant and a $1,000 Bosch Energy, Science & Technology grant.…
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Blackbaud to acquire Smart Tuition
August 10, 2015CHARLESTON, S – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the worldwide philanthropic community, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Smart Tuition, a…
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CCSD partnership with local non-profit brings free school supplies to teachers, students
August 5, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – No child should go without school supplies. Thanks to a partnership between the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC), they won’t have…
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2015 Hootie Homegrown Roundup: Back to School Basics Event
August 5, 2015Who: Rising Kindergarten- Rising 6th grade students attending the following elementary schools: Burns, Sanders-Clyde, Chicora, Mary Ford, Memminger, Charleston Progressive Academy, Pinehurst, St. James Santee, Angel Oak, Murray Lasaine, Dunston and Oakland.…
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Clemson University Foundation board elects officers and new members
August 5, 2015CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University Foundation board of directors elected officers and three new members. The board elected chairman Charles L. Sullivan Jr. of Hartsville for a second year and E.…
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Two Charleston County School District Board of Trustees Members Recognized for Participating in State Level Training
August 5, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Two board member for Charleston County School District earned recognition by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2014 – 2015 Boardmanship…
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CCSD partnership with local non-profit brings free school supplies to teachers, students
August 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – No child should go without school supplies. Thanks to a partnership between the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC), they won’t have…
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Two Charleston County School District Board of Trustees Members Recognized for Participating in State Level Training
August 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Two board member for Charleston County School District earned recognition by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2014 – 2015 Boardmanship…
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2015 Hootie Homegrown Roundup: Back to School Basics Event
August 5, 2015
Who: Rising Kindergarten- Rising 6th grade students attending the following elementary schools: Burns, Sanders-Clyde, Chicora, Mary Ford, Memminger, Charleston Progressive Academy, Pinehurst, St. James Santee, Angel Oak, Murray Lasaine, Dunston and Oakland.…
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Remembering Citadel grad and country music leader Tandy Rice
August 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Tandy Rice, ’61, a respected Nashville country music executive, who launched the careers of Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Jim Ed Brown, passed away Monday at the…
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Chalus to be inducted into Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame
August 3, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – John Chalus, Stratford High School athletic director and former Stratford High School head baseball coach, has been selected as one of this year’s inductees into the Charleston…
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Student Engagement at CSU Earns National Recognition
August 3, 2015
National guide to colleges highlights innovative learning opportunities at top schools CHARLESTON, SC – Innovative learning opportunities at Charleston Southern University have earned the school recognition among the nation’s…
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Huge Foundation establishes Mohr/Huge Scholarship at The Citadel
July 29, 2015
Annually awarded cadet scholarship created to honor Huge Foundation’s Lawrence C. Mohr CHARLESTON, SC – The Harry and Reba Huge Foundation announced that beginning this fall it will provide…
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Three finalists named for Berkeley County School District superintendent position
July 29, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County Board of Education has named three finalists in its continued search for a superintendent and has announced opportunities for the public to meet…
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Wells Fargo Awards $100K to Business Scholarship Fund
July 29, 2015
This July, the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded the College of Charleston a grant of $100,000 that is purposed to grow the Wells Fargo Business Scholarship. Created by the bank in…
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College of Charleston to Host Mayoral Debate
July 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston’s Department of Political Science, in partnership with ABC News 4 (WCIV-TV), welcomes the City of Charleston mayoral candidates for a debate on October…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Awards $7,500 in Scholarships
July 27, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $7,500 in scholarship prizes to three area students. Megan Hunt received the 1st place prize of $4,000. Hunt is a…
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Berkeley County Schools’ Interim Superintendent Makes Statement at Berkeley County Council Meeting
July 27, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Dr. Mike Turner, Interim Superintendent of Berkeley County School District, made a statement at the Berkeley County Council meeting regarding the proposed ordinance to change the…
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Coastal Carolina scientists work on wind energy studies
July 22, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Coastal Carolina University’s School of Coastal and Marine System Science (CMSS) team is deploying its meteorological and oceanographic instrumentation buoy to support long-term student research at…
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Darlene McElveen Joins Carnes Crossroads Real Estate Sales Team
July 15, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Darlene McElveen has joined the sales team at Carnes Crossroads Real Estate, where she brings 15 years experience in residential real estate sales in Chicago, Summerville and…
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Franklin Daniels appointed to SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation Board
July 14, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin Daniels has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation. He will…
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Franklin Daniels appointed to SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation Board
July 14, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin Daniels has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation. He will…
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Exhibit to feature art of students who are deaf and blind
July 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Sculpture, paintings, and drawings created by students with a very unique perspective will be exhibited at the Charleston Community Foundation’s offices July 1- Sept. 30. The foundation…
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Exhibit to feature art of students who are deaf and blind
July 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Sculpture, paintings, and drawings created by students with a very unique perspective will be exhibited at the Charleston Community Foundation’s offices July 1- Sept. 30. The foundation…
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Charleston law professor on Fulbright exchange teaches in China
July 12, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston School of Law Professor James Klein recently returned from a two-month visit at the East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai where he…
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Betsy Fanning appointed new Head of Trident Academy
July 9, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – As of July 1, Betsy Fanning officially took the reins at Trident Academy as the Interim Head of School. She follows Kathy Cook who expanded the school’s…
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Trident Academy earns three levels of re-accreditation
July 9, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Lowcountry’s only school dedicated to educating students with language-based learning differences and autism was awarded three levels of re-accreditation. Trident Academy recently received award letters from…
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The McNair Law Firm and the University of South Carolina Beaufort establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund
July 7, 2015
BLUFFTON, SC – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has established the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend Pinckney’s commitment to education and the leadership he provided…
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