College of Charleston professor discovers new information about black holes
September 3, 2018
New research by College of Charleston physics and astronomy professor Chris Fragile may help scientists discover more about intermediate mass black holes and the activities surrounding them. Fragile’s research, which will soon appear in the Astrophysics Journal, involves stars…
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City of Columbia launched “Columbia Kids $ave” Children’s Savings Account (CSA) PILOT Program
September 3, 2018
First City-based Youth Savings Program in South Carolina On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the City of Columbia in partnership with Richland School District One, South State Bank, Security Federal Bank…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School welcomes ten Richland County students
August 31, 2018
Ten students from Richland County have accepted invitations to attend the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) in Hartsville, South Carolina. They join 136 students from 90…
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Ham and Darby selected to become Riley Fellow
August 29, 2018Charleston County School Board Chair Kate Darby and District General Counsel Natalie A. Ham join other leaders selected from across the Lowcountry and surrounding area to participate in the Riley…
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School year launches with NASA and area STEM businesses
August 29, 2018Wednesday, August 29 almost 1000 Charleston County School District (CCSD) students from over 20 schools will attend the STEM Career Fair where they will see demonstrations of NASA’s new heavy-lift…
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New partnerships announced today could lead to biotech startups, researchers say
August 29, 2018
Clemson University researchers said a new partnership with one of India’s top engineering universities will lead to new medical devices, sensors and startup companies, while helping educate leaders and entrepreneurs…
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NIH Center for Dietary Supplements and Inflammation receives $10 million Phase Two Grant
August 29, 2018
A nationally recognized National Institutes of Health center at the USC School of Medicine has been awarded a $10 million, five-year renewal grant to continue its work. The NIH Center…
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USC celebrates fourth consecutive year of record-setting research activity
August 29, 2018
For the fourth year running, the University of South Carolina has set a new record for research activity and sponsored award funding, garnering $258.1 million in fiscal year 2018 (July…
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GSSM Foundation announces new Executive Director
August 29, 2018
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Dinndorf as their new Executive Director. Ms.…
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Infinity partners with Horry-Georgetown to promote educational opportunities
August 29, 2018Infinity Marketing welcomes the addition of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), an institution that serves South Carolina’s northeastern area with three separate campuses; Conway, Georgetown, and Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach.…
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CCSD’s educator discount program working to support staff and local business
August 27, 2018Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) administration held a series of teacher listening sessions last year during which participants shared ways the district could better serve employees. One topic mentioned was…
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Clemson’s Erwin Center students helping drive McLaren brand expansion
August 27, 2018
United Kingdom-based McLaren Automotive is tapping Clemson University students this semester to help the high-performance sports car manufacturer reach a new set of consumers. The Erwin Center for Brand Communications students…
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USO and GOOGLE to provide training and career guidance in Columbia
August 27, 2018
Google.org is giving a grant to the USO to provide training and career guidance for transitioning military personnel, military spouses, and veterans. The $2.5 million grant will enable USO to incorporate the…
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Furman University students named United Nations Millennium Fellows
August 27, 2018
Eighteen Furman University students have been named United Nations Millennium Fellows through the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network. The Millennium Fellowship convenes, challenges and celebrates student…
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Donald White honored with Tri-County’s Presidential Staff Medallion
August 27, 2018
A willingness to go above and beyond expectations, a role model attitude and a genuine investment in student success are just a few of the attributes that earned Donald White…
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Free homework help available at local students’ fingertips
August 27, 2018
As children and teens across the Midlands ease into their back-to-school routines, Richland Library wants to equip them with the tools needed for a successful academic year. Over the last…
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Four schools offering free meals to all students
August 24, 2018
Richland School District Two elementary schools — Jackson Creek, Joseph Keels, L.W. Conder Arts Integrated Magnet and Windsor — are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2018-2019…
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Lexington District One Food Service wins three national awards
August 24, 2018Lexington District One’s Food Service and Nutrition staff won not one, but three awards for excellence in social media marketing and nutrition standards. The office received the 2017 USDA Turnip…
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Lexington District One Food Service wins three national awards
August 24, 2018
Lexington District One’s Food Service and Nutrition staff won not one, but three awards for excellence in social media marketing and nutrition standards. The office received the 2017 USDA Turnip…
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Valida Foster Walker joins institutional advancement office at Sherman College
August 23, 2018Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, recently named Valida Foster Walker as senior director of institutional advancement and public relations. With more than 13 years of experience creating and…
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SC BlueCross, SC BlueChoice® focusing on ‘fearless’ schoolteachers
August 21, 2018
BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are once again seeking South Carolina schoolteachers who want to Live Fearless. The companies are asking South Carolina teachers to submit ideas…
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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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