Today is the beginning of next chapter in your lives, Boeing Executive tells Tri-County’s Class of 2018
May 10, 2018
Today is just the beginning of the next chapter in your lives, Tommy Preston, a Pickens County native who serves as director of National Strategy and Engagement and Government Operations…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School is nationally recognized
May 10, 2018In its 2018 review, U. S. News and World Report recognizes Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) as one of its U. S. News Best High Schools. The Best High…
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Denise Bailey receives Distinguished Alumni Award
May 10, 2018
When Denise Bailey graduated from Tri-County Technical College’s Accounting program in 2004, she narrowed her entry-level career options down to two areas in public accounting –tax or audit compliance. She…
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Wartime chaplain building CIU’s chaplaincy program
May 10, 2018By Thomas S. Mullikin In the wake of a marked rise in both mental health and spiritual well-being issues – and a dearth of Christian outreach programs to deal…
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Wartime chaplain building CIU’s chaplaincy program
May 10, 2018
By Thomas S. Mullikin In the wake of a marked rise in both mental health and spiritual well-being issues – and a dearth of Christian outreach programs to deal…
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School District Five names new principal of Chapin High School
May 9, 2018
Veteran school administrator Michael Ames has been named the next principal of Chapin High School. Ames has been principal of Edisto High School since 2016, and previously served as an…
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School District Five names new director of adult education
May 9, 2018
Veteran school administrator Paula Wright has been named the new director of adult education for Lexington-Richland School District Five. Wright has served as assistant principal for instruction at Chapin High…
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Richland One announces principal appointment
May 9, 2018
Richland One announces that Linda Pratt has been appointed to serve as principal of Carver-Lyon Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Pratt previously served as principal of Holiday Hill…
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Mother and Daughter Graduate Together, Begin New Phases of Their Lives
May 9, 2018
May 7 was a bittersweet day for Regina Wherry, 52, and Jasmine Brotemarkte, 22, a mother and daughter from Anderson who spent the last two years as Tri-County Technical College…
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Citadel Board of Visitors appoints Sams as interim president
May 9, 2018
Lt. Gen. John Sams to lead until new president, Walters, can join the college The Citadel Board of Visitors named Lt. Gen. John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Ret.) as interim president effective…
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Pennsylvania student named Presidential International Scholar
May 8, 2018
“Para ti” are two simple Spanish words that mean “for you.” They may be simple words, but they are powerful and inspiring to Lydia Estes, a Wofford College sophomore who…
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SCSBA receives Medallion Award for Regional Advocacy Initiative
May 8, 2018The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association celebrated the effectiveness programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence awards ceremony on…
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SCSBA receives Medallion Award for Regional Advocacy Initiative
May 8, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association celebrated the effectiveness programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence awards ceremony on…
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Gilbert Primary welcomes new principal
May 7, 2018
At its April 17, 2018 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hire of William H. Moody Jr. as Gilbert Primary School’s new principal…
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Columbia College and Midlands Technical College partner to create a distinctive nursing program
May 3, 2018Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Columbia College (CC) have formalized their unique nursing agreement that will allow a seamless transition for Columbia College students to earn Associates in Science Degree…
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TEDxUofSC announced; speaker nominations now open
May 3, 2018
The University of South Carolina announced Thursday (May 3) that it will host its inaugural TEDxUofSC Tuesday, Oct. 9. Licensed by TED, known for its popular “ideas worth spreading” concept, the university’s event…
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Wildcats win regional community service award
May 3, 2018Lexington High School’s Students In Action team recently won a regional community service award for putting others ahead of themselves. LHS received the Most Outstanding Team award for the Midlands…
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Wildcats win regional community service award
May 3, 2018Lexington High School’s Students In Action team recently won a regional community service award for putting others ahead of themselves. LHS received the Most Outstanding Team award for the Midlands…
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R2I2 educator recognized with Lemelson-MIT Excite Award
May 2, 2018R2I2 EDUCATOR RECOGNIZED WITH LEMELSON-MIT EXCITE AWARD COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) educator, Kirstin Bullington, was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT Excite Award. This award is given…
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School District Five leaders named Magnet Schools of America Superintendent, Principal of the Year
May 2, 2018
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five leaders have earned national titles. Dr. Stephen Hefner has been named National Superintendent of the Year by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), while Spring Hill…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Midlands educator for financial literacy efforts
May 1, 2018From left, Brennan Elementary Principal Mark Shea, Assistant Principal Janet Kelley, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, and School Counselor Diane Ryan. South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently recognized Diane…
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College of Charleston MBA program ranked No. 1 in nation for job placement
April 30, 2018
The College of Charleston School of Business MBA program has ranked first in the country for job placement, according to U.S. News & World Report. The College’s accelerated one-year MBA program tied for…
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Charleston County School District & CCPL join forces for summer reading programs
April 30, 2018
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County School District (CCSD) are working together to help students and children read more than ever this summer. This joint initiative is part of the Library’s…
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UofSC graduates celebrate May commencement
April 30, 2018
Thousands of University of South Carolina students from around the system will participate in annual spring commencement ceremonies, with USC Columbia ceremonies taking place Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 in…
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Columbia International University leading the way for Monticello Road economic development
April 27, 2018
Columbia International University is joining with community leaders for a revitalization of the Monticello Road corridor beginning with the groundbreaking of the $20 million William H. Jones Global Business &…
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Richland One students awarded National Merit Scholarships
April 26, 2018
Two Richland One high school seniors are among the 16 South Carolina students awarded corporate-sponsored 2018 National Merit Scholarships. Richland One congratulates Peyton Bell of A.C. Flora High School and Jackson…
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World’s largest wind turbine, to be tested by Clemson, wins engineering award
April 25, 2018
MHI Vestas recently was awarded the Silver Medal in the category of renewable energy at the prestigious Edison Awards for its 9.5 megawatt offshore wind turbine, which it will test at Clemson…
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LR joins Koinonia of Columbia to host Earth Day event
April 25, 2018Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Columbia Center and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary partnered with Koinonia of Columbia on Friday, April 20, to host the second annual Earth Day event. Community members gathered to…
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Whitesides’ Haecherl becomes newest CCSD Teacher of the Year
April 25, 2018Stephanie Haecherl’s (HECK-ruhl) 10th year in education is probably going to be the most memorable of her career thus far. That’s because she was named the 2018 Charleston County School…
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Zucker Family Graduate Education Center in North Charleston now realizing its vision
April 25, 2018
Galen Helfter sits in front of two giant computer monitors in his corner office on the 14thfloor of Cascade Plaza in Akron, Ohio. The 24-year-old looks out over the landscape…
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LR joins Koinonia of Columbia to host Earth Day event
April 25, 2018Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Columbia Center and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary partnered with Koinonia of Columbia on Friday, April 20, to host the second annual Earth Day event. Community members gathered to…
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Midlands Technical College scholarship recipients come face-to-face with donors who make their education possible
April 25, 2018
Dozens of Midlands Technical College (MTC) scholarship recipients and scholarship donors met, where students thanked them personally for helping them attain their dreams of a college education. “This is our…
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Ridge View senior named U.S. Presidential Scholars Semifinalist
April 25, 2018
Ridge View High School (RVHS) senior Malika Lightbourne is a step closer to being recognized as one of the most academically distinguished students in America. Lightbourne has been named a…
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Mayor Benjamin’s Columbia College class to host school’s first Columbia College + Community event – April 30
April 25, 2018
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s “CC in the City: The Impact of the North Main Redevelopment” class at Columbia College will host the school’s first College + Community event with a…
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Oxford professor and District Five alumnus visits Irmo High School
April 24, 2018
When Caroline Potter graduated from Irmo High School as a member of the class of 1995, she had no idea all the doors to her education would open. “Students are…
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BJU Grad David Dersch Promoted to Colonel
April 24, 2018
Chaplain David M. Dersch, Jr., a 1985 graduate of Bob Jones University, has recently been promoted to colonel by the United States Air Force Reserve. Colonel Dersch earned a BA…
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Instructors ‘Lead the Way’ at Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies
April 24, 2018Instructors at the Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies, located at White Knoll High, prepare students for immediate success after graduation by teaching hands-on skills and job readiness.…
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Instructors ‘Lead the Way’ at Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies
April 24, 2018Instructors at the Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies, located at White Knoll High, prepare students for immediate success after graduation by teaching hands-on skills and job readiness.…
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Charleston RISE announces the launch of its new website
April 23, 2018
Charleston RISE, a grassroots parent-advocacy coalition that seeks great public schools for all children in the Charleston County School District (CCSD), is excited to announce the launch of its official…
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Citadel cadets, faculty and partners honored for civic engagement
April 23, 2018Citadel cadets, faculty and partners are being recognized for their commitment to service learning and civic engagement by South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC). SCCC is a coalition of 17 South Carolina…
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Greenville Technical College and S.C. Army National Guard open joint use facility at SCTAC
April 23, 2018Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the South Carolina Army National Guard have opened a shared facility at 915 Perimeter Road, in the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC). With…
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Bob Jones University Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
April 23, 2018
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards at the Collegiate Annual News Contest Friday, April 20, at Winthrop…
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Three named to endowed professorships
April 23, 2018Wofford College has named three professors to endowed professorships, recognizing their excellence in teaching and their leadership and creativity. They are: Dr. Christine Sorrell Dinkins, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor…
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Furman University to hold Spring Commencement May 5
April 23, 2018
Frances Ligler, a 1972 Furman University graduate and the Lampe Distinguished Professor in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its…
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Fulbright grant awarded to Furman senior Clair Pullan
April 23, 2018
Claire Pullan, a Furman University senior from Aiken, has won a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for an English Teaching Assistantship for the 2018-2019 academic year from the U.S. Department…
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Blythewood teacher nominated for the Harris History Teacher Award
April 23, 2018
Mr. Scott Auspelmyer of Blythewood High School was nominated for the Harris History Teacher Award by Coastal Carolina University, administrator of the National History Day program in South Carolina. The…
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Irmo High School in partnership with the Irmo High School Education Foundation has selected members for its 2018 Hall of Fame
April 23, 2018
The inductees are: Tammy Maier, Terry Knecht Dozier, Captain Dan McCollum, Stewart Mungo, Caroline Potter and Teresa Wilson. Tammy Maier is a 1988 graduate of Irmo High School. Following graduation,…
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School District Five student named finalist for South Carolina High School writing contest
April 23, 2018
Spring Hill High School senior Braden Holst has been named a finalist in the fifth South Carolina High School writing contest. The topic for the contest was “How can we…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with funding for scholarships
April 23, 2018Nephron Pharmaceuticals Supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with Funding for Scholarships Gift will support four meal plan scholarships for students from the Midlands The South Carolina…
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College of Charleston student teams compete in ImpactX pitch competition
April 20, 2018
Seven teams of student entrepreneurs from the College of Charleston are hoping to make a perfect pitch as they compete in the ImpactX final pitch competition on April 23, 2018.…
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