Hammond School opens Innovation Center
August 21, 2018Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, welcomes students to the 2018-19 academic year with its brand new Innovation Center. Designed for…
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Colonial Life awards $20,000 to Lexington Two teachers
August 21, 2018Colonial Life is awarding $20,000 in grants to 26 Lexington School District Two educators through its Strong Schools Grant program. The program supports teachers in the school district who have…
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Hammond School opens Innovation Center
August 21, 2018
Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, welcomes students to the 2018-19 academic year with its brand new Innovation Center. Designed for…
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Colonial Life awards $20,000 to Lexington Two teachers
August 21, 2018
Colonial Life is awarding $20,000 in grants to 26 Lexington School District Two educators through its Strong Schools Grant program. The program supports teachers in the school district who have…
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Furman awarded National Science Foundation grant to acquire bioimaging system
August 20, 2018Furman University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant for the acquisition of a biomolecular fluorescence visualization tool, which will aid the departments of…
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The South Carolina Education Association announces newly elected President, Vice President and NEA Director
August 20, 2018
The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) announces their new roster of elected officers for their new four-year governance term, which began on July 16. The SCEA newly elected officers are:…
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A New Day at De La Howe: Historic Institution to become School for Agriculture
August 20, 2018The historic John de la Howe School is returning to its roots to become a School of Agriculture that will educate high school students for college programs and future careers…
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A New Day at De La Howe: Historic Institution to become School for Agriculture
August 20, 2018The historic John de la Howe School is returning to its roots to become a School of Agriculture that will educate high school students for college programs and future careers…
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Women’s Business Center of South Carolina at Columbia College announces Fall 2018 Get Your Business Online Series
August 20, 2018Free, hands-on, do-it-together, lunch-and-learns The Women’s Business Center of SC at Columbia College (WBCofSC) is teaming up with Google to help small businesses get online and grow with a free…
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Proceeds from BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 benefit Lexington One Educational Foundation
August 17, 2018Although BAPS Charities Columbia held its Walk Green 2018 in the spring, the Lexington School District One Educational Foundation recently received a share of the proceeds. BAPS Charities Leaders Vandan…
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Proceeds from BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 benefit Lexington One Educational Foundation
August 17, 2018Although BAPS Charities Columbia held its Walk Green 2018 in the spring, the Lexington School District One Educational Foundation recently received a share of the proceeds. BAPS Charities Leaders Vandan…
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A Collaborative effort with regional educators results in new online master’s degree at USC Upstate
August 16, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate is offering a new online master’s degree to help teachers advance in their careers and meet the changing needs of increasingly diverse classrooms, which…
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Richland One announces new principals
August 16, 2018
New principals will greet students at eight Richland One schools when the new school year begins on Monday, August 20. In addition to three previously announced appointments, the district announces…
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Columbia College reawakens “Pioneer Spirit”
August 16, 2018Columbia College is reawakening the “pioneer spirit” from its founding 164 years ago and is focused anew on meeting community and educational needs, according to president Carol Moore. Dr. Moore…
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Columbia College reawakens “Pioneer Spirit”
August 16, 2018
Columbia College is reawakening the “pioneer spirit” from its founding 164 years ago and is focused anew on meeting community and educational needs, according to president Carol Moore. Dr. Moore…
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College of Charleston Class of 2022 freshman profile
August 15, 2018
With the dawn of another academic year on the horizon, a new class of students will join the Cougars’ ranks this fall. This year’s incoming students in the Class of…
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Travelers Rest High social studies teacher named GCS Teacher of the Year
August 15, 2018
Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster announced the selection of Shelley Smith, a social studies teacher at Travelers Rest High, the 2018-19 Greenville County Teacher of the Year. Also…
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SC State names new band director
August 14, 2018
Patrick Moore has been named the new director of Bands for SC State University’s celebrated Marching 101 Band. Moore, who previously served as director of Bands and Instrumental Studies and…
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RCAEOP announces award recipients
August 14, 2018The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) was awarded 2nd place in the Rachel Maynard Communications Award for its publication “The Essential Piece.” The award was given at…
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RCAEOP announces award recipients
August 14, 2018
The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) was awarded 2nd place in the Rachel Maynard Communications Award for its publication “The Essential Piece.” The award was given at…
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Richland One offers Golden Passes to Senior Citizens
August 13, 2018
Senior citizens, Richland One has a great deal for you: Lunch for under $4.00 and free admission to district football games and other athletics events. Here’s how it works: Richland…
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Midlands Mediation Center announces training dates
August 13, 2018The Midlands Mediation Center (MMC) is accepting registrations for its 20-hour “Introduction to Mediation” training series in September. Business, non-profit, human resources, social services, education and law enforcement professionals, including…
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Royal Live Oaks Academy’s Anne Brown named Charter Institute at Erskine Teacher of the Year
August 13, 2018Royal Live Oaks Academy’s Anne Brown (center) was named Charter Institute at Erskine 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with the Charter Institute at Erskine staff Royal…
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Midlands Technical College launches program in renewable energy
August 13, 2018
Four years ago, South Carolina passed legislation that created a pathway for growth in the renewable energy industry. With this change in South Carolina law, the demand for photovoltaic installers…
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Field Guide to the Southern Piedmont and Southern Piedmont Wildlife Coloring Book raise science awareness and interest in region’s natural habitats
August 9, 2018
The Piedmont region of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia is comprised of ecologically diverse ecosystems, providing abundant habitat for numerous plant and animals species. Two cross-disciplinary projects at the…
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl is one of 40 Under 40 recognized this year by Georgia Southern University
August 9, 2018
Dr. Jermaine Whirl, vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been selected to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 by Georgia Southern University’s…
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UofSC announces the hire of Michelle LaRoche as first Baldwin Business and Financial Chair in Journalism
August 9, 2018
Michelle LaRoche, a journalist with more than two decades of experience at Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, will join the University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and…
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Clemson Alumni Association selects five new board members
August 8, 2018
The Clemson Alumni Association has selected five new members to serve on its board of directors for three-year terms that began July 1. The new board members are: Roy Abercrombie…
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The Joanna Foundation supports focus on children vision clinic at Chicora Elementary School
August 8, 2018Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) announced it has received a $4,128 grant from The Joanna Foundation to provide funding for a vision clinic at Chicora…
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Lexington District One Board votes to pursue five-year building plan
August 7, 2018The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees voted to pursue a $365 million five-year building plan to address rapid student growth after hearing a third reading of a…
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Erskine Seminary rejoices in 180 Years of God’s Grace
August 7, 2018“Celebration, Rejoicing in 180 Years of God’s Grace” is a new book of sermons celebrating God’s faithful sustenance and support of one of the South’s oldest seminaries. The book includes…
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Erskine Seminary rejoices in 180 Years of God’s Grace
August 7, 2018
“Celebration, Rejoicing in 180 Years of God’s Grace” is a new book of sermons celebrating God’s faithful sustenance and support of one of the South’s oldest seminaries. The book includes…
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School District Five names new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School
August 6, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Justin Thomas the new principal of CrossRoads Intermediate School. Thomas has served on administrative leadership teams at both Dutch Fork Middle and…
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Research leads to potential treatment for rare disease
August 5, 2018
By Alyssa Yancey Research from University of South Carolina School of Medicine investigators Mitzi Nagarkatti and Prakash Nagarkatti has led to Food and Drug Administration approval of cannabidiol (CBD), a…
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District Five offers Golden Passes to senior citizens
August 2, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five is encouraging senior citizens to be involved and active in district-sponsored events and activities for the upcoming school year. District Five is again offering Golden Passes…
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College’s latest brand campaign focuses on The Citadel experience
August 1, 2018
As cadets and students return to campus and a new school year begins, The Citadel is launching a new brand campaign designed to capitalize on the college’s distinctive ethos. “Our…
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Columbia College partners with Hypertherm and Dartmouth Hitchcock
July 31, 2018
Columbia College and two major businesses in New Hampshire, Hypertherm and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, have established internship programs designed to provide hands-on training in a variety of different career fields…
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Speakers chosen for the inaugural TEDxUofSC
July 31, 2018
The University of South Carolina announced Tuesday (July 31) the lineup of speakers for the inaugural TEDxUofSC. Twelve speakers, covering topics from reclaiming traditional Southern foods to the challenges of re-entering a…
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Clamp named finalist for national Principal of the Year
July 31, 2018The National Association of Secondary School Principals announced three finalists for its 2019 National Principal of the Year award, among them River Bluff High’s Lucas C. Clamp, ED.D. A member…
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Mayor Benjamin and Chief Holbrook to kick off Books 2 Boys + Girls and Columbia Police Department programming at Greenview Park – July 31
July 31, 2018
Mayor Steve Benjamin and Police Chief Skip Holbrook will host a Books 2 Boys + Girls event at 3 p.m. at Greenview Park on July 31 to kick-off new programming that will…
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Clamp named finalist for national Principal of the Year
July 31, 2018
The National Association of Secondary School Principals announced three finalists for its 2019 National Principal of the Year award, among them River Bluff High’s Lucas C. Clamp, ED.D. A member…
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Riley Institute at Furman announces afterschool and expanded learning policy fellows
July 30, 2018
The Riley Institute at Furman University has selected 16 leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning to participate in the White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellowship. A partnership with the…
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College of Charleston alumna reflects on being Charleston County’s first female administrator
July 26, 2018
When College of Charleston alumna Jennifer J. Miller ’84 took on the role of deputy county administrator of human services for Charleston County in 2007, she wondered where her career would go…
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Gray Collegiate Academy teacher nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award
July 26, 2018
Judy Lang didn’t realize years ago the impact she would have on young people. The science teacher at Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia was recently nominated for the 2018-2019…
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Trident Technical College Main Campus renamed Thornley Campus
July 26, 2018Trident Technical College’s Main Campus became the Thornley Campus July 24 after the college’s Area Commission voted to rename the campus to honor Dr. Mary Thornley, the college’s longtime president.…
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My Carolina welcomes Robert Dozier as Alumni Association President and three new leaders to its Board of Governors
July 25, 2018
My Carolina welcomes Robert Dozier,’90, as President of the Alumni Association. Dozier will begin a two year term and preside over the 19 -member board. He succeeds Tommy Preston, ’07,…
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Lexington One promotes Williams to assistant principal
July 25, 2018The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Brienne C. Williams, instructional coach at Gilbert High School, to assistant principal at GHS. A Lexington District…
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Lexington One promotes Williams to assistant principal
July 25, 2018
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Brienne C. Williams, instructional coach at Gilbert High School, to assistant principal at GHS. A Lexington District…
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Students are open for business opportunities
July 23, 2018Beginning Saturday, July 22, approximately 120 high school students will spend a week at Presbyterian College during the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s 35th Annual Business Week. The annual event…
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Discover this College of Charleston alum’s work during Shark Week
July 23, 2018Peter Lanier likes a good story. From politics, national security and international affairs, to sharks, loud cars and people living in the Alaskan wilderness: you name it – he’s produced media…
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