UofSC economists: Tariffs to tug at SC economic growth in 2019
December 4, 2018
South Carolina can expect an economic tug-of-war in 2019. Although market fundamentals – jobs, income and consumer spending – remain strong, rising interest rates and changes in international trade policy,…
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UofSC graduates celebrate winter commencement
December 3, 2018
Thousands of students will earn their degrees at the University of South Carolina’s annual winter commencement ceremony held Monday, Dec. 17 at the Colonial Life Arena. The ceremony, which begins…
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The Heritage Classic Foundation partners with the SC Technical College System to expand mechatronic technician training with $100,000 grant
December 3, 2018The Heritage Classic Foundation is partnering with the SC Technical College System to invest $100,000 in a grant to expand training opportunities for skilled mechatronic workers across the state. The…
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Clemson names new executive vice president for finance and operations
December 3, 2018
Clemson University today announced that Anthony E. Wagner, currently executive vice president for finance at Augusta University and the affiliated Augusta University Health System, will become executive vice president for…
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Two Principals from Lexington-Richland District Five selected for state awards
December 3, 2018
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from Lexington-Richland School District Five as 2019 Middle Level Principal the Year and 2019 Secondary Principal of…
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Cybersecurity leader to deliver College of Charleston winter commencement address
December 3, 2018
College of Charleston alumna Sabra Horne ’87, director of the Organizational Change Management Initiative under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be the commencement speaker at the College’s winter commencement ceremony on…
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Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center opens 31,000 square foot rehabilitation facility
December 1, 2018
The facility combines the latest in technological advances for training athletes and rehabilitation of orthopedic patients Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center has opened its 31,000 square foot Apex Athletic Performance and Palmetto…
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South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee release new school report cards
November 30, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee released school and district report cards as part of the state’s merged state and federal accountability system. The 2018 report…
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East Cooper Medical Center sponsors Wando High School Band
November 29, 2018East Cooper Medical Center is proud to continue supporting the students who are in the Wando High School Band.“Supporting great programs like the Wando High School Band allows East…
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Lexington One reacts to new report card system
November 29, 2018For the first time since 2014, schools received ratings on new and different state-issued school report cards. As expected with any new system, it is a “work in progress.” For…
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Midlands Technical College receives inaugural grant from BAE Systems
November 29, 2018
International Defense Manufacturer Pledges Annual Support to MTC Machine Tool Technology Program The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $3,500 grant from BAE Systems to support the college’s Machine Tool…
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Debra Miller named SC Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
November 29, 2018
Debra Miller, assistant principal of Nation Ford High School in York School District Four (Fort Mill School District), has been named the 2019 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the…
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Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones
November 29, 2018Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their…
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Heritage Christian Academy students help school ravaged by Hurricane Michael
November 29, 2018Members of the Heritage Christian Academy Student Council delivered a check for $400 to Covenant Christian School in Panama City, FL over the Thanksgiving holiday. Heritage extended a helping hand…
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Heritage Christian Academy students help school ravaged by Hurricane Michael
November 29, 2018
Members of the Heritage Christian Academy Student Council delivered a check for $400 to Covenant Christian School in Panama City, FL over the Thanksgiving holiday. Heritage extended a helping hand…
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Charleston County School Board of Trustees approves 2018-2020 goals
November 28, 2018The Charleston County School Board of Trustees approved strategic goals presented Monday night by School Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait. The 2018-20 goals are derived from the Charleston County School District’s…
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CCSD named 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year
November 28, 2018
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded the 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year by the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina (PCSASC). “Charleston County…
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Trident Technical College is offering free lean manufacturing training for 84 participants through the ManuFirstSC Grant program
November 28, 2018
The demand for workers in high-tech lean manufacturing is expected to continue to surge in the Lowcountry in the coming years and Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and…
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Richland Two employees raise more than $128,000 for United Way of the Midlands
November 28, 2018Employees of Richland School District Two completed its annual United Way campaign where employees contributed more than $128,720. “Richland Two is a valued partner of United Way, and we thank…
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Richland Two employees raise more than $128,000 for United Way of the Midlands
November 28, 2018
Employees of Richland School District Two completed its annual United Way campaign where employees contributed more than $128,720. “Richland Two is a valued partner of United Way, and we thank…
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RCAEOP announces award winners
November 27, 2018The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mr. Keith Price as its 2018 – 2019 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mr. Price serves as Assistant Superintendent…
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CHE unveils new website: GetSmartSC.com featuring The Palmetto Calculator
November 27, 2018
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced today it has launched a new website called GetSmartSC.com featuring the Palmetto Calculator. These tools, created in response to feedback from school counselors, parents,…
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RCAEOP announces award winners
November 27, 2018The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mr. Keith Price as its 2018 – 2019 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mr. Price serves as Assistant Superintendent…
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College of Charleston establishes Cougar Advantage Program
November 26, 2018Academically exceptional high school students from 15 South Carolina counties will now be rewarded for their success with automatic acceptance into the College of Charleston. The Cougar Advantage program, formerly known…
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Lakisha Cook named SC Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year
November 26, 2018From left to right: Beth Phibbs (Executive Director of SCASA), Lakisha Cook, and Dr. Baron Davis (Superintendent of Richland School District Two). Lakisha Cook, assistant principal of Muller Road…
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USC’s 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference – December 4
November 20, 2018
USC’s 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference to tackle forecast, opportunity zones and wages Dec. 4 The Darla Moore School of Business will hold its 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the…
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LHS wins film competition by showing kindness
November 20, 2018A short film created by Lexington High TV crew members Hayden S. Boozer, Josh T. Carroll, William C. Crouch, Chase A. Dadabo, Greer E. Fowler, Valerie C. Heaton, Payton…
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District scores The State’s Best Public School District
November 20, 2018Readers of The State newspaper voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017.…
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Five Richland Two supporters awarded inaugural Order the Flame
November 20, 2018
Five longtime supporters of Richland School District Two have been awarded the inaugural and prestigious Richland Two Order the Flame. The first class of inductees are Anna Love Boyd (deceased),…
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District scores The State’s Best Public School District
November 20, 2018
Readers of The State newspaper voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017.…
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LHS wins film competition by showing kindness
November 20, 2018A short film created by Lexington High TV crew members Hayden S. Boozer, Josh T. Carroll, William C. Crouch, Chase A. Dadabo, Greer E. Fowler, Valerie C. Heaton, Payton…
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Youth Apprentices can help to build a strong workforce
November 19, 2018Representatives from business, industry and education gathered November 15 to discuss ways they can partner with Tri-County Technical College to create work-based learning and youth apprenticeship experiences that can supply…
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Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for universally inclusive playground
November 16, 2018
Holiday Lights on the River Admission on 11/29/2018 to Support Playground Project Saluda Shoals Park will host a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the site…
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Spartanburg youth provides community outreach through family photographs
November 15, 2018
Jeremiah Drummond, a junior at North Greenville University, will provide free photos of families and friends who gather this Thanksgiving at the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg, Thursday, Nov. 22, 10:30…
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Lexington District One board conducts superintendent’s performance review
November 14, 2018
On October 2, 2018, and November 13, 2018, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees met in executive session to conduct the 2017–2018 performance evaluation of Superintendent Gregory…
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USCL Travel Study exhibit on display at Historic Springs House
November 14, 2018
“Changing Perceptions: USC Lancaster Travel Study 2018,” a USC Lancaster student and faculty group exhibit featuring works inspired by traveling together during the May 2018 travel study tour, is now…
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Clemson-based project aims to transform Southeastern feed grain industry
November 13, 2018
A concept born out of research from Clemson University’s Advanced Plant Technology(APT) Program is taking shape as a company that seeks to revolutionize regional agriculture by building a feed grain pipeline…
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Wofford recognized for study abroad participation
November 13, 2018
Meals in Morocco. Coffee in Brazil. Lunch on a street-side table in Paris. Lessons learned in Barcelona. Viewing a map of the world, one would need a lot of pins…
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One million reasons to celebrate: $1 million scholarship named for GHS cardiologist on 75th birthday
November 13, 2018The glow of 75 candles on a birthday cake may shine bright, but retired Greenville Health System cardiologist Ed Lominack learned at his surprise birthday party recently that he’d actually…
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Hammond School bridges new and primitive technology with ‘Early Technology Week’
November 13, 2018Weeklong program explores technology in its earliest forms with hands-on experience in the creation and development of early-human skills. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a…
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Hammond School bridges new and primitive technology with ‘Early Technology Week’
November 13, 2018
Weeklong program explores technology in its earliest forms with hands-on experience in the creation and development of early-human skills. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a…
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Midlands Technical College named 2019 “Best College for Veterans” by Military Times
November 12, 2018
Military Times selected Midlands Technical College (MTC) as a Military Times “Best College for Veterans” for 2019. MTC is the only two-year college in South Carolina to receive this designation. “We honor our…
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SC State research aims to reduce health risks for rural SC farmers
November 12, 2018
SC State’s Speech Pathology and Audiology Program is conducting an extensive research project that seeks to educate rural farmers in South Carolina about the risks that are associated with loud…
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Business, education leader named to Clemson corporate partnerships and strategic initiatives post
November 9, 2018
A Greenville business and education leader whose experience ranges from economic development to higher education has been named an assistant vice president for the Clemson University Office of Corporate Partnerships and…
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The Hammond School Innovation Center
November 8, 2018
The Innovation Center at Hammond School, opened at the start of academic year 2018-2019, represents the culmination of a process where Hammond leadership and administrators worked with Hammond faculty and…
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UofSC announces presidential search committee members
November 7, 2018
The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday the members of a search committee charged with recommending candidates to replace President Harris Pastides, who will retire as president this summer after…
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GSSM students take first place in academic competition
November 7, 2018The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Academic Team traveled to High Point, NC, on October 20 to compete in the High Point Central Open. The tournament…
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Trident Tech president honored at campus renaming ceremony
November 5, 2018Trident Technical College honored its longtime president during a campus renaming ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 1. This summer the college’s governing board voted to rename the college’s Main Campus in…
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Trident Tech president honored at campus renaming ceremony
November 5, 2018
Trident Technical College honored its longtime president during a campus renaming ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 1. This summer the college’s governing board voted to rename the college’s Main Campus in…
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S.C. Women’s Business Summit Nov. 16 to feature XM Radio pioneer Tiffany Norwood
November 2, 2018
Designed for women on a growth trajectory in their businesses, the event reinforces the Women’s Business Center of S.C.’s overarching goal to advance women in business in our state and…
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