UofSC School of Law receives second $1 million gift from Konduros Fisherman Fund
June 8, 2018
The University of South Carolina School of Law will enrich how it cultivates future leaders thanks to a $1.035 million gift from the Konduros Fisherman Fund. It is the second…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduating class gets an early start on their purpose for life
June 6, 2018
“The purpose of life . . . is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”…
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Parents and grandparents, business and civic leaders unite to form Charleston Coalition for Kids
June 6, 2018
Group calls for real, transformative change for Charleston County Schools Today, dozens of Charleston County parents, grandparents, business and civic leaders officially announced the formation of Charleston Coalition for Kids.…
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Gifts name Citadel’s School of Science and Mathematics for Swain family
June 6, 2018Photo left to right: David and Mary Swain, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Deborah and Chris Swain The Citadel is proud to announce a pair of substantial gifts to name the…
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PC undertakes site work on Johnson field at Old Bailey Stadium in anticipation of constructing new student housing
June 6, 2018On May 30, in anticipation of securing financing to construct new student housing, PC began the site preparation work necessary to allow construction of new housing for seniors on…
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Arts charter school to open in Columbia on North Main Street
June 6, 2018The Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) is pleased to announce our new school facility at 3806 North Main Street in Columbia. The school will open in the Fall with a focus…
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OEA and Hamilton Career Center celebrate NOW graduates
June 4, 2018Nurturing Oconee’s Workforce, NOW, is a unique program designed collaboratively by the Oconee Economic Alliance and the School District of Oconee County. With manufacturing as the back bone of Oconee…
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Critical role of philanthropy in S.C. higher education
June 4, 2018By John P. Dowd III The Citadel recently celebrated a significant milestone as its six-year Foundation for Leadership campaign came to a close. Over this period, we raised a record…
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Midlands Technical College hosts 400 small businesses for ‘Getting Back 2 Business’ procurement conference
June 4, 2018
Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted a free conference with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the Secretary of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization…
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S.C. WILDLIFE magazine crew films world diving expert for ongoing series
June 1, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin and son, Thomas, Jr., a master naturalist, were filmed demonstrating SCUBA-gear functionality as they discussed their climbing and diving adventures…
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S.C. WILDLIFE magazine crew films world diving expert for ongoing series
June 1, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin and son, Thomas, Jr., a master naturalist, were filmed demonstrating SCUBA-gear functionality as they discussed their climbing and diving adventures…
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Former Wofford College Chaplain Rev. Dr. Talmage B. Skinner Jr. has died
May 31, 2018
The Rev. Dr. Talmage Boyd Skinner Jr., former Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion at Wofford College and a member of the Class of 1956, died away early this morning (Thursday, May…
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6 Questions for Ranky Tanky’s Quentin Baxter
May 31, 2018Charleston’s homegrown chart-topping band Ranky Tanky, which includes three College of Charleston alums, will take to Cistern Yard on June 2, 2018, as part of Spoleto Festival USA. Ranky Tanky has had…
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Duke Energy grant supports workforce training at the Spartanburg Community College Cherokee County campus
May 30, 2018
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help high school seniors (17-19 years old) and individuals pursuing a GED through Cherokee…
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Clemson executive Brett Dalton accepts leadership position at Baylor University
May 30, 2018
After a distinguished Clemson career that spans nearly three decades, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Brett Dalton is leaving the university for a similar role at Baylor University…
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School District Five announces new principal of Chapin Intermediate
May 30, 2018
Midlands school administrator Denise Barth has been named the new principal of Chapin Intermediate School. The veteran educator has served as principal of Catawba Trail Elementary School since 2011 and…
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Furman University mathematics professor receives Cur Mentor award
May 30, 2018
Liz Bouzarth, associate professor of mathematics at Furman University, has received a Math and Computer Science Faculty Mentoring Award from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Candidates for the awards…
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GSSM announces Wall Street investment manager to deliver 29th commencement address
May 29, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Board of Trustees announced that Ms. Pamela Lawrence, a leading Wall Street investment manager and entrepreneur, will deliver GSSM’s 29th…
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MTC Quick Start Day: Apply for Free – June 30
May 28, 2018
MTC Quick-Start Day: Apply to MTC for Free, and Get Personal Assistance Starting College this Fall WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 2018 9:00am – 11:30am WHERE: Airport Campus Midlands Technical College is now enrolling students for its…
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Babcock Center welcomes new President & CEO
May 24, 2018
The Babcock Center Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mr. Thoyd B. Warren as the new President & CEO of the Babcock Center. Mr. Warren is stepping into the…
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Babcock Center welcomes new President & CEO
May 23, 2018The Babcock Center Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mr. Thoyd B. Warren as the new President & CEO of the Babcock Center. Mr. Warren is stepping into the…
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School District Five names new principal of Lake Murray Elementary
May 23, 2018Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Kelly Reese the next principal of Lake Murray Elementary School. Reese has served as assistant principal of the school since 2014 and was named…
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GSSM accepting applications for its iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation summer camps in the Columbia area
May 23, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation summer camps, which will be held June 18-21 at Lexington Technology Center…
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Furman University receives grant for Healthy Greenville project
May 22, 2018
Furman University Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH) has received a $592,486 grant for a project that addresses care for Greenville’s senior adult population through the Healthy Greenville…
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Greenville Technical College named one of 18 “Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges”
May 22, 2018
Greenville Technical College has been selected as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges, an honor extended to only 18 institutions this year. The designation comes…
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Santee Cooper awarded for excellence in safety
May 21, 2018
Santee Cooper earned a second place American Public Power Association annual Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2017. The award is in the category for large utilities,…
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Bridges to a Brighter Future outreach program names 22nd class of students
May 21, 2018
Twenty-six Greenville County high school students have been invited to participate in Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University, a program whose mission is to give students the tools…
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Utility partners with experts to study fish loss
May 21, 2018
Spartanburg Water is partnering with multiple agencies and environmental experts to study the effects of algae reduction strategies on the ecosystems contained within two of its drinking water reservoirs. While…
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Heidi Hansen McCrory named Vice President
May 21, 2018
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced today that Heidi Hansen McCrory, vice president for college relations at Kenyon College in Ohio, has been named vice president for development at Furman.…
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OLLI at Furman accepting applications for class 5, Senior Leaders Greenville
May 21, 2018
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman is accepting applications through June 15 for Class 5, Senior Leaders Greenville. Launched in 2013, Senior Leaders Greenville is a program designed for adults…
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Wofford holds 164th Commencement Exercises
May 21, 2018
Dr. Douglas E. Wood, a 1990 Wofford College graduate and a senior fellow on justice and equity at the Aspen Institute, delivered the address at the college’s 164th Commencement Exercises…
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U.S. News and World Report: School District Five among the top in SC for college readiness
May 21, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five is a leader in South Carolina for preparing students for college, and two of its schools are ranked among the top high schools in the state…
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YMCA of Columbia Swim Lessons Create Strong Swimmers and Confident Kids
May 21, 2018
Lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming May is National Water Safety Month, and the perfect time to get children involved in swim…
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BJU names Alan Benson as Vice President for Student Development and Discipleship
May 21, 2018
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the appointment of Alan Benson of Streamwood, Illinois, as vice president for student development and discipleship effective Monday, July 23. Benson will oversee…
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Columbia College inaugurates the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina
May 18, 2018
The Women-driven Community has a Common Purpose to Add Jobs, Increase Revenue and Achieve Economic Independence Columbia College celebrates the establishment of the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina, a hub…
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Pelion Middle teachers named National Geographic ambassadors
May 18, 2018Pelion Middle’s Laura D. Beckham and Brandy V. Wood have not only empowered their students to use geography to solve problems, but they will also train other educators in the…
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Pelion Middle teachers named National Geographic ambassadors
May 18, 2018
Pelion Middle’s Laura D. Beckham and Brandy V. Wood have not only empowered their students to use geography to solve problems, but they will also train other educators in the…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 17, 2018Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on environmental remediation and radioactive waste disposal. In this position, Dr. Powell…
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Richland One teacher named SC’s 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher
May 16, 2018
Dale Jacobs is passionate about learning and loves to share her passion for biology with her students. The Lower Richland High School teacher was recently named 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher in…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 16, 2018Chesterfield County School District’s Superintendent, Dr. J. Harrison Goodwin, has been named the 2019 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Richland School District Two’s Chief Instructional Officer, Mrs. Nancy…
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Carolina Springs Middle’s ‘Mom’ wins state award
May 16, 2018Carolina Springs Middle’s Jill A. Ford is the newest recipient of the Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year award from the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals.…
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Carolina Springs Middle’s ‘Mom’ wins state award
May 16, 2018
Carolina Springs Middle’s Jill A. Ford is the newest recipient of the Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year award from the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals.…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grants
May 15, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, which…
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Furman University Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure; four new members to join board
May 14, 2018
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members; four new members will join the board July 1. The trustees also granted…
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Spartanburg Community College honors 2018 State Service Award recipients and retirees
May 14, 2018
Spartanburg Community College recently honored employees and retirees for their years of service to South Carolina and the College, as well as individuals who have been selected for special honors…
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NASA astronaut, administrator Charles Bolden gifts personal collection to USC
May 14, 2018
The personal archive of South Carolina astronaut and retired NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. has found a new home at the University of South Carolina. The Charles F. Bolden…
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School District Five announces associate principal at Irmo High School
May 10, 2018
School administrator Jay Clark has been named associate principal at Irmo High School. Clark will join Dr. Robin Hardy, who takes over as principal after David Riegel announced plans to…
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School District Five announces Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year
May 10, 2018Lexington-Richland School District Five announced its new Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year during a May 9 ceremony. Ali Hendrick and Barrett Isbell Ali…
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More than 2,200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded at Midlands Technical College Commencement
May 10, 2018
Midlands Technical College (MTC) awarded more than 2,200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students from more than 100 academic programs during its commencement May 9, 2018, at the Colonial Life…
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Corey Evans receives Tri-County Technical College’s Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 10, 2018
Corey Evans, an instructor in the Humanities department who also teaches developmental English and college skills classes for the Comprehensive Studies department, was honored May 7 with the highest award…
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