District Five names Michael Guliano as new Chief Instructional Officer
February 14, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Michael Guliano as its new Chief Instructional Officer effective April 9. The decision was approved at the district’s school board meeting on February 13. Guliano…
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Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding available for short-term job training in high demand career fields
February 13, 2018
Greenville Technical College’s division of Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT) is again offering a limited-time scholarship for eligible individuals seeking short-term job training for high-demand employment areas. The Workforce…
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Furman University Provost receives major award from research corportation
February 13, 2018
Furman University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost George Shields is one of three professors from across the nation to be named a 2018 Cottrell Scholar TREE Award recipient.…
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Dr. Akil Ross named District Five’s new Director of Secondary Education
February 13, 2018
Dr. Akil Ross has been named Lexington-Richland School District Five’s next Director of Secondary Education. Ross has served as principal of Chapin High School since 2010 and in October was named…
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Author, Loyola University Maryland professor Diana Schaub speaks February 21st
February 8, 2018Diana Schaub, political science professor at Loyola University Maryland will speak on the Furman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. in Johns Hall 101. Her talk, “Friendship, Race, and Political…
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MUSC agreement with Tri-County Technical College
February 8, 2018Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) giving Associate Degree Nursing graduates a pathway to enter MUSC’s RN-BSN program at a 20%…
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Minimum wage can affect criminal recidivism, Clemson study says
February 7, 2018
A higher minimum wage and earned income tax credits (EITCs) can mean the difference between a return to prison for recently released convicts or making a living outside of crime,…
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Softdocs capitalizes on changes in ECM market with strong Q4 and record-setting 2017
February 7, 2018
Softdocs, a leading provider of education document management solutions, announced Q4 2017 achievements, wrapping up a record-setting year for both revenue and client growth. As changes in the ECM industry continue…
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Former Charleston mayor’s new course designed to help a “fractured America”
February 6, 2018
Citadel professor and former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., is teaching a new course for the spring semester called The Why and the How: The Making of the International…
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College of Charleston announces presidential search committee and transition leadership plan
February 6, 2018
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees met today and named the members of the Presidential Search Committee, which has been charged with identifying and recommending a list of qualified candidates…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Richland One’s School Readiness, pre-K offices move to new location
February 5, 2018
Richland One’s Office of School Readiness and Pre-kindergarten Programs has moved to a new location at 2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 106. This program, which is part of the district’s Early…
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Participation increases for all Storm The Citadel competitions
February 5, 2018Fun and learning will combine as K-12, college and corporate teams gather to compete during the eighth annual Storm The Citadel STEM competition Saturday, Feb. 10. This year, more than…
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SC State Fair accepting applications for Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 1, 2018
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its Ride of your Life Scholarship program. Fifty $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors across the state and…
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SC Association of Adult and Continuing Education names three award winners from District Five
February 1, 2018Three individuals representing Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Adult Education program received awards from the South Carolina Association of Adult and Continuing Education organization. Dr. Kathie Greer, District Five’s Director of…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president
January 31, 2018
The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president
January 31, 2018The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…
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Bob Jones University launches School of Health Professions
January 31, 2018Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the launch of a School of Health Professions, beginning in the fall of 2018. The new school is a strategic step in…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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2018 Employee Relations Law Certificate – March to December 2018
January 31, 2018
March 8, 2018 – December 13, 2018 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Every Second Thursday MTC | Northeast Campus | 151 Powell Road, Columbia, SC 29203 At this time last year, businesses faced uncertainty about how the…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as President
January 31, 2018
The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to…
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W.G. Sanders invites parents to learn more about new magnet program
January 30, 2018
For parents, it may never be too early to start thinking about their child’s future career. Parents of Richland One middle school students are invited to attend information sessions to…
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Midlands Technical College named a Best College for Veterans by Military Times
January 30, 2018
Military Times has selected Midlands Technical College as a Military Times Best College for 2018. In its assessment of colleges, the Military Times documents the array of services, special rules, accommodations, and financial incentives offered…
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City of Columbia Mentor Protégé College Classes
January 29, 2018
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, in conjunction with the Minority Business Development Agency, will be conducting the City of Columbia Mentor Protégé College beginning February 6, 2018 through…
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District Five launches Building Bridges Leadership Institute for high school students
January 29, 2018
Sixteen students were inducted into the inaugural class of the District Five Building Bridges Leadership Institute on Jan. 24. Currently sponsored by the District Five Foundation and Colonial Life, the Building…
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South Carolina State University honors distinguished alumnus Benjamin F. Payton
January 29, 2018
The life and legacy of South Carolina’s own Benjamin Franklin Payton will be on display and celebrated next month in his hometown of Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Celebration of the…
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Homeschooling offers individual learning option
January 29, 2018Homeschooling is a good option for parents seeking one-to-one, individualized learning opportunities for their children. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard when Beth Martin – high school director for the South…
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Homeschooling offers individual learning option
January 29, 2018
Homeschooling is a good option for parents seeking one-to-one, individualized learning opportunities for their children. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard when Beth Martin – high school director for the South…
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Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio
January 26, 2018Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…
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Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio
January 26, 2018
Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…
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Challenger Learning Center adds drone building/flying class to Summer Adventure Camps
January 25, 2018
This summer at Richland One’s Challenger Learning Center, campers will learn how to build and fly their own drones. An Introduction to Drones camp was added to the Center’s fun…
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Charleston, Seabrook high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Charleston, Seabrook high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018
Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018
Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Citadel’s retiring president, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, to speak at 2018 commencement
January 24, 2018When the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ Class of 2018 graduates May 5, they will be addressed by one of the institution’s preeminent leaders, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF…
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MUSC Health study demonstrates significant reduction in blood culture contamination rates with novel blood culture collection device, staff education
January 24, 2018A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device (ISDD®) and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease…
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Benson elected chair of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Foundation
January 24, 2018
Former College of Charleston President P. George Benson has been elected chairman of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This is Benson’s third consecutive term as chairman…
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Wilson selected to serve on Advisory Board
January 24, 2018
City Manager Teresa Wilson has been selected to serve on the Carolina Cluster Public-Sector Executive Advisory Board. The Carolina Cluster is comprised of three historically black colleges and universities: Claflin…
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Riley Institute landmark study shows positive impact of public Montessori Programs in S.C.
January 23, 2018
With support from the Self Family Foundation and the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, the Riley Institute at Furman University has completed a five-year study of Montessori education in South…
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Irmo High School Principal David Riegel announces plans to resign at the end of the school year
January 23, 2018
Irmo High School Principal David Riegel has announced his plans to resign and leave his post at the end of the current school year. “After careful thought and consideration, I…
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Coker College provides students with Apple iPads to enhance the learning experience
January 22, 2018Coker College has partnered with Apple to provide incoming first-year students with their own iPads. Students who enroll at the college’s Hartsville campus will receive a brand new device, preloaded with…
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Columbia realtor, USC grad elected to serve on the Presbyterian College Board of Trustees
January 22, 2018
Jill Moylan, of Columbia, SC, has been elected to serve on the Presbyterian College board of trustees. Moylan earned a bachelor’s degree in English from PC in 1984. “I am…
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School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties has a new online application for its magnet and other choice programs
January 22, 2018School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties has a new online application for its magnet and other choice programs. The online choice application will open on January 22, 2018 at…
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Lexington District One promotes Cherry, Jackson
January 22, 2018During its Jan. 16, 2018 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Sandra “Sandy” R. Cherry to the position of assistant administrator…
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Student-run bistro opens to public for spring semester
January 22, 2018
Bistro lunch service returns for the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 23 at McCutchen House. Students from the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management run the bistro under the leadership of their…
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SC Teacher Recruitment and Retention Concerns Continue
January 19, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. As has been the trend…
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Three District Five schools named to SC School Improvement Council’s 2018 Honor Roll
January 12, 2018
Three School Improvement Councils (SICs) representing Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named to the South Carolina School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2018 Honor Roll for their “significant efforts to foster…
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