RNE Model UN Team wins first place at international competition
March 26, 2018For the 29th time in 36 years, the Richland Northeast High School Model UN Team has won the Award of Distinction (first place overall) at the National High School Model…
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Richland Northeast principal named Administrator of the Year
March 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) has named Richland Northeast High School Principal Dr. Sabrina Suber Administrator of the Year. Dr. Suber formally accepted the honor at the…
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Lexington High teacher inspires students’ love of languages
March 26, 2018
Jessica L. Latham’s Lexington High students described her as “plugged in,” “thoughtful” and “genuine” when nominating her for the South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers’ Association Teacher of the Year award.…
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Gilbert FFA president receives state proclamation
March 24, 2018A student demonstrating exceptional leadership at Gilbert High School and beyond recently received recognition from the South Carolina Statehouse. GHS Senior Lindsey J. Scott received a proclamation during National FFA…
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Gilbert FFA president receives state proclamation
March 24, 2018
A student demonstrating exceptional leadership at Gilbert High School and beyond recently received recognition from the South Carolina Statehouse. GHS Senior Lindsey J. Scott received a proclamation during National FFA…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation announces four new board members
March 23, 2018
Four local community leaders have joined the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. The newly elected members bring extensive talent and experience to the board and join the current members in…
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Richland Two names the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year finalists
March 23, 2018
On Thursday, March 22, five teachers learned they are finalists for 2018-2019 Richland Two Teacher of the Year. The teachers and their schools are: Mary Kathryn Burbank, Catawba Trail Elementary…
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SCAAA honors Lexington One administrators
March 23, 2018Three Lexington District One administrators received accolades from the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, while another earned a South Carolina High School League award recently. Superintendent Gregory D. Little, ED.D.,…
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SCAAA honors Lexington One administrators
March 23, 2018Three Lexington District One administrators received accolades from the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, while another earned a South Carolina High School League award recently. Superintendent Gregory D. Little, ED.D.,…
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Richland Northeast Principal named Administrator of the Year
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) has named Richland Northeast High School Principal Dr. Sabrina Suber Administrator of the Year. Dr. Suber formally accepted the honor at the…
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Stanford University Scholar-in-Residence Jeffery Ball to speak at Furman March 28
March 22, 2018
Global energy expert and former Wall Street Journal editor Jeffrey Ball will speak at Furman University Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts Conference Center. His talk, “Sharp…
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Richland One school nurse to receive profession’s highest national award
March 22, 2018
A.C. Moore Elementary School nurse Carolyn Duff has been named a 2018 National Academy of School Nursing Fellow, the highest and most prestigious honor in the profession. Nurse Duff…
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Chad Hardaway, The Office of Economic Engagement at the University of South Carolina
March 22, 2018
The Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) was formed in 2013 at the University of South Carolina to better connect businesses with the resources of a top-tier research institution. The OEE…
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BHS media specialists honored by South Carolina Association of School Librarians
March 21, 2018
The South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) honored the Blythewood High Library staff for Outstanding School Library Program professionals Thursday, March 15 at the 43rd annual South Carolina Association…
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Lexington District One students returned from the “We the People” state competition as champions
March 21, 2018Competing on the district’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development team, state champions include Lexington High’s Macy T. Cope; River Bluff High’s Grant M. Bradford, Benjamin P. Brandes, Kristyna…
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Student chefs tantalize taste buds at culinary contest
March 21, 2018Budding chefs from Pelion and White Knoll high schools dished up magazine-worthy eats this winter, winning them second place and a special memory to honor their fearless leader. Students in…
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Student chefs tantalize taste buds at culinary contest
March 21, 2018
Budding chefs from Pelion and White Knoll high schools dished up magazine-worthy eats this winter, winning them second place and a special memory to honor their fearless leader. Students in…
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Lexington District One students returned from the “We the People” state competition as champions
March 21, 2018Competing on the district’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development team, state champions include Lexington High’s Macy T. Cope; River Bluff High’s Grant M. Bradford, Benjamin P. Brandes, Kristyna…
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Lake Murray Elementary principal, Claire Thompson, announces plans to retire
March 19, 2018
Claire Thompson, principal of Lake Murray Elementary School in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has announced plans to retire at the end of the current school year. Thompson has been an…
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MTC Quick Start Day: apply to MTC for free, and get personal assistance starting college this summer or fall
March 19, 2018Midlands Technical College is now enrolling students for its summer and fall semesters and is inviting all prospective students to learn about MTC’s 120+ academic and career programs, see what financial aid…
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Richland Northeast names new basketball coach
March 19, 2018
At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new high school…
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School District Five superintendent receives Irmo Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award
March 19, 2018Pictured left to right: Jeremiah Davis, Greater Irmo Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Stephen Hefner, School District Five Superintendent; and Kerry Powers, Chamber President and CEO. Lexington-Richland School District…
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Blueprint For Your Future
March 16, 2018
Midlands Education and Business Alliance Connects 93 Students and Educators from Midlands’ Schools to Careers in Architecture and Construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and…
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Richland Two 2018–2019 personnel announcements
March 15, 2018
At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved several personnel recommendations for the 2018–2019 school…
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Blueprint For Your Future
March 15, 2018Midlands Education and Business Alliance Connects 93 Students and Educators from Midlands’ Schools to Careers in Architecture and Construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and…
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Columbia College promotes Katherine Swartz Hilton
March 15, 2018
Katherine Swartz Hilton, M.A. has been promoted to Executive Director, McNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Community Engagement at Columbia College. In this new role she will oversee the College’s student-driven…
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Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies partners with Upstate SC Alliance
March 14, 2018
Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has established a partnership with Upstate SC Alliance, the regional economic development organization representing the 10-county northwestern corner of South Carolina. As an investor…
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Charleston student repeats as state Poetry Out Loud champ
March 14, 2018This past weekend, Janae Claxton of Charleston became the first back-to-back champion of the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition organized by the South Carolina Arts Commission. A senior at First…
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Steelman resigns as PC women’s basketball coach
March 14, 2018Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Danny Sterling announced Tuesday that women’s basketball head coach Todd Steelman has resigned, effective immediately. “I appreciate what Coach Steelman has done for Presbyterian College…
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Midlands Technical College’s Tom Ledbetter honored for entrepreneurial success by Irmo community
March 14, 2018
Tom Ledbetter, the director of Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Center for Entrepreneurial Success, received the Education Award from the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce at its annual Awards Night and…
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Greenville Technical College opens third Student Veterans Center with gift from Lockheed Martin
March 13, 2018Greenville Technical College opened a third Student Veterans Center as a place where veterans can gather, study, and feel part of a supportive community. The centers are made possible through…
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Spinx to create new Regional Learning Center at Trident Technical College
March 13, 2018
SPINX, a S.C.-based convenience store and gas retailer with nearly 80 locations and 45 car washes across the state, is pleased to announce that it has established a new Regional…
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USC Upstate offers 12 Foreign Language Classes for personal, professional enrichments
March 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate’s World Languages Institute will offer instruction in 12 foreign languages this spring in non-credit personal enrichment courses. Classes start the week of April 2, 2018 and…
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USC Upstate holds Fresh Check Day
March 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate will hold Fresh Check Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 on the patio outside the Sansbury Campus Life Center.…
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Nursing graduate funds scholarship at Greenville Technical College
March 12, 2018
Jeff West and Steve Horler have donated $50,136.66 to Greenville Technical College to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students enrolled in the college’s Nursing Program. The first award will…
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Richland One teacher named finalist for the SC Teacher of the Year
March 12, 2018Richland One Teacher of the Year Robert Harris, who is a family and consumer science teacher at Hand Middle School, has been named one of five finalists for South Carolina…
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Workforce board awards grants to assist out-of-school youth
March 12, 2018
The State Workforce Development Board awarded $400,000 to two organizations to assist out-of-school youths complete their education and hone their employability skills. The organizations – S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department and…
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Richland Two schools earn Magnet Schools of America Merit Awards
March 12, 2018
Three Richland School District Two schools and their magnet programs received 2018 Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America. Richland Northeast High and Spring Valley High schools were named National…
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Round Top Elementary School earns national recognition
March 12, 2018
Based on a successful implementation of “The Leader In Me,” Round Top Elementary School earned “Leader In Me Lighthouse School” status. The school was commended for achieving positive school and…
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EngenuitySC and Richland One expand “Dress to Impress” program to four high schools
March 9, 2018Popular student business etiquette showcase makes soft skills fashionable This March and April, EngenuitySC and Richland County School District One are excited to announce the expansion of the annual “Dress…
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Unified on and off the field
March 9, 2018While the world cheered on noteworthy skiers and skaters at the 2018 Winter Olympics, White Knoll High marked an Olympics-sized milestone for its own athletes the way high schools typically…
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EngenuitySC and Richland One expand “Dress to Impress” program to four high schools
March 9, 2018Popular student business etiquette showcase makes soft skills fashionable This March and April, EngenuitySC and Richland County School District One are excited to announce the expansion of the annual “Dress…
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Unified on and off the field
March 9, 2018While the world cheered on noteworthy skiers and skaters at the 2018 Winter Olympics, White Knoll High marked an Olympics-sized milestone for its own athletes the way high schools typically…
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EngenuitySC and Richland One Expand “Dress to Impress” Program to Four High Schools
March 8, 2018This March and April, EngenuitySC and Richland County School District One are excited to announce the expansion of the annual “Dress to Impress” student business etiquette showcase from one to…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala
March 8, 2018The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its second annual gala on Friday, April 27, 2018, to celebrate the…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala
March 8, 2018
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its second annual gala on Friday, April 27, 2018, to celebrate the…
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SCHSL chooses Bennett for well-deserved award
March 7, 2018
The South Carolina High School League recently selected David M. Bennett, Lexington County School District One’s Director of Athletics, for the South Carolina High School Spirit of Sport Award…
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1 retirement + Hilary Morgan = winning formula
March 7, 2018
During its Feb. 20, 2018 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Hilary P. Morgan to the position of mathematics coordinator in…
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Richland One launches new Mobile App
March 6, 2018
Now more than ever, parents want to stay informed about what’s happening in their children’s schools. Richland One’s new mobile app will allow parents to get emergency alerts and notifications,…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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