Tri-county region sees declines in key reading, math test results
October 11, 2017
Newly released year-end test results for the tri-county region show year-over-year declines in reading proficiency for third and eighth grade, both pivotal years in a child’s academic career. Third grade…
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Trident Technical College wins national equity award
October 10, 2017Above photo: Trident Technical College officials accept the 2017 Charles Kennedy Equity Award during the Association of Community College Trustees’ annual awards gala in Las Vegas Sept. 27. Pictured (from…
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District Five superintendent announces plans to retire at the end of the school year
October 10, 2017
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. The announcement was made during the Oct.…
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District Five teachers receive “Bright Ideas” grants
October 10, 2017
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who…
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Lexington District One breaks ground for new middle school
October 9, 2017On Friday, October 13, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., Lexington County School District One will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for a new middle school construction project located at the corner of…
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Lexington District One grads earn community scholarships
October 9, 2017Seven Lexington County School District One graduates received a share of Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 2017 scholarship funds. Based in Columbia, CCCF awarded 123 scholarships totaling $277,544 to some of…
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District Five SAT scores among the top in the state
October 9, 2017
Lexington-Richland School District Five has the second highest SAT scores among school districts in South Carolina. The district’s composite score was 1,115, which is higher than the state average of…
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Virginia College in Columbia announces new, streamlined programs that are faster, more flexible and more affordable than before
October 9, 2017
Education Corporation of America (ECA), parent company of Virginia College in Columbia, introduced new, streamlined programs that are faster, more flexible and more affordable than before. The new programs provide education options…
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Lexington District One grads earn community scholarships
October 9, 2017
Seven Lexington County School District One graduates received a share of Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 2017 scholarship funds. Based in Columbia, CCCF awarded 123 scholarships totaling $277,544 to some of…
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54 students shadow in construction
October 6, 2017
Midlands Education and Business Alliance and the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina have placed 54 students from Midland’s school districts in job shadowing opportunities in construction. This program…
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College of Charleston to host Lowcountry German Day
October 5, 2017
The College’s Department of German and Russian Studies is partnering with Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, to host the third annual Lowcountry German Day on Oct. 6, 2017. Over 220 high school students from schools…
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FastTrac® for the Female Entrepreneur launches in Columbia November 11
October 5, 2017
The McNair Center for Entrepreneurism at Columbia College will offer Kauffman FastTrac® for Female Entrepreneurs starting November 11, running through February. FastTrac is a course designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs…
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Campus-wide partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union announced
October 5, 2017
Clemson University, Founders Federal Credit Union and JMI Sports announced a comprehensive seven-year partnership that expands Founders’ commitment to Clemson Athletics and Clemson University. As part of this agreement, Founders…
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54 students shadow in construction
October 5, 2017Midlands Education and Business Alliance and the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina have placed 54 students from Midland’s school districts in job shadowing opportunities in construction. This program…
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SC State continues its rise to the top at National Business Case Competition
October 5, 2017SC State University students in the School of Business won second place, claiming victory over several other distinguished colleges and universities in the 2017 National Black MBA Association’s (NBMBAA) Undergraduate…
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Discovery and innovation to quicken with supercomputer’s $1-million upgrade
October 4, 2017
A $1-million upgrade to Clemson University’s acclaimed supercomputer, the “Palmetto Cluster,” is expected to help researchers quicken the pace of scientific discovery and technological innovation in a broad range of…
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Avtec, alumni continue to strengthen Clemson University’s emergency operations
October 4, 2017
Clemson University’s emergency management operations and training are more technologically advanced than just a year ago – and will continue improving – courtesy of three alumni and Lexington-based Avtec Inc.,…
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Avtec, alumni continue to strengthen Clemson University’s emergency operations
October 4, 2017
Clemson University’s emergency management operations and training are more technologically advanced than just a year ago – and will continue improving – courtesy of three alumni and Lexington-based Avtec Inc.,…
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Spartanburg Community College receives donation from Milliken for new truck driver training program
October 4, 2017
Thanks to a generous donation from Milliken & Company, Spartanburg Community College is one step closer to starting a new truck driver training program offering competitive wages and job security…
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Richland One offering a college financial aid 101 workshop
October 4, 2017
Parents, if you need help paying for college for your high school senior, but don’t have a clue where to start or how to get the money, this upcoming Richland…
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Columbia College announces micro-seed funds and ideas incubator space as part of McNair Center for Entrepreneurism
October 4, 2017
Columbia College announced new initiatives around its McNair Center for Entrepreneurism. On Tuesday, September 26th, Columbia College’s McNair Center for Entrepreneurism opened a new ideas incubation space for students on…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts alum stars in ABC’s “The Mayor” premiering Oct. 3
October 2, 2017Brandon Micheal Hall, a graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, will make his primetime television debut in ABC’s new comedy, “The Mayor,” which premieres…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts alum stars in ABC’s “The Mayor” premiering Oct. 3
October 2, 2017
Brandon Micheal Hall, a graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, will make his primetime television debut in ABC’s new comedy, “The Mayor,” which premieres…
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Dictionaries donated to Richland One schools
September 29, 2017Capital Rotary members Carol Caulk and John Guignard have tips for Arden Elementary School third-graders on how to use the new paperback dictionaries they received as part of the…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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Dictionaries donated to Richland One schools
September 29, 2017Capital Rotary members Carol Caulk and John Guignard have tips for Arden Elementary School third-graders on how to use the new paperback dictionaries they received as part of the…
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Brockman Elementary wins National Blue Ribbon Award
September 28, 2017
Brockman Elementary School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School, one of the country’s highest and most prestigious awards recognizing academic excellence. The honor was announced September 28 by…
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District Five awarded federal magnet program grant totaling $13.7 Million
September 27, 2017
Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded a five-year federal grant totaling more than $13.7 million to fund new magnet programs at Nursery Road Elementary, H. E. Corley Elementary, and…
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Dutch Fork Elementary magnet gives students hands-on, up-close instruction in caring for the environment
September 27, 2017Lola Gantt, squinted her eyes and tapped her fingers intently on the plexiglass display. “There’s the queen bee,” she said, a wide smile slowly growing across her face. “I’ve been…
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Meredith E. Green named general counsel at Furman University
September 27, 2017
Meredith E. Green, a 2005 Furman University graduate, has been named general counsel at the university. Green will report to the president and serve as legal counsel on all university…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates relocation of School of Business to downtown campus
September 27, 2017On Tuesday, September 26, Spartanburg Community College celebrated the relocation of the College’s School of Business to the SCC Downtown Campus, welcoming community leaders, elected officials, SCC students…
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Richland One awarded $15 million grant to add magnet programs
September 27, 2017
Richland One has been awarded a $15 million federal grant to add magnet programs to four district schools. The award announcement was made September 27 by the U.S. Department of…
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Lexington Middle teacher invites global perspective
September 26, 2017As she reaches the top of Machu Picchu and takes in the centuries-old view, one thought races to the front of Lauren Larmon’s mind. She can’t wait to share…
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Lexington Middle teacher invites global perspective
September 26, 2017As she reaches the top of Machu Picchu and takes in the centuries-old view, one thought races to the front of Lauren Larmon’s mind. She can’t wait to share…
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GSSM celebrates 18 National Merit semifinalists
September 25, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2018 were recently named National Merit Semifinalists by the…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities partners with KEMET Corporation on 2017 Share the Music Tour
September 25, 2017Student musicians from the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities will be making a stop in Orangeburg on their 2017 Share the Music Tour, where they’ll perform…
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Lake Murray Elementary ‘LEAP’s to aid others
September 25, 2017Lake Murray Elementary faculty and staff practiced their 2017–2018 theme of “Love Can Change the World” by donating to the Lexington One Educational Foundation LEAP program. Demonstrating love and leadership,…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities partners with KEMET Corporation on 2017 Share the Music Tour
September 25, 2017
Student musicians from the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities will be making a stop in Orangeburg on their 2017 Share the Music Tour, where they’ll perform…
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Lake Murray Elementary ‘LEAP’s to aid others
September 25, 2017Lake Murray Elementary faculty and staff practiced their 2017–2018 theme of “Love Can Change the World” by donating to the Lexington One Educational Foundation LEAP program. Demonstrating love and leadership,…
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Foundation awards 123 scholarships totaling $277,544
September 22, 2017Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 123 scholarships totaling $277,544 to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 41…
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Lexington District One graduates outperform state on ACT
September 22, 2017Data from ACT’s annual Condition of College and Career Readiness Report shows that Lexington County School District One continues to test above the state average. The report, released by the…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics students earn state’s highest ACT scores
September 22, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that the GSSM Class of 2017 received the highest ACT scores in the state. With an average composite score…
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Lexington District One graduates outperform state on ACT
September 22, 2017Data from ACT’s annual Condition of College and Career Readiness Report shows that Lexington County School District One continues to test above the state average. The report, released by the…
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Family, friends establish endowed scholarship to honor late community leaders
September 21, 2017The late Robert Hill and Dick Kay Jr. spent much of their lives quietly giving – to their country, their families, their communities. To honor their memory and support…
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District Five principal Melanie Cohen named to prestigious education policy program
September 21, 2017
River Springs Elementary School principal Melanie Cohen has been selected along with 16 other educators to participate in the South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2017-18. “I am…
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District Five launches #FloodTheTruck effort to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 20, 2017Students and staff in Lexington-Richland School District Five are gathering supplies and raising funds to assist Houston-area residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. The district’s new #FloodTheTruck initiative is part of…
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Gauracandra Nimai Garrett selected as Best and Brightest
September 20, 2017Allen University announced that Gauracandra Nimai Garrett, Director of Alumni Affairs for Allen University, will be recognized by Columbia Business Monthly in their 2017 “Best & Brightest 35 and Under”…
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USC receives new $20 million NSF grant to enhance advanced materials and manufacturing research
September 20, 2017
A statewide consortium of advanced materials researchers and educators has landed a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate…
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USC receives new $20 million NSF grant to enhance advanced materials and manufacturing research
September 20, 2017
A statewide consortium of advanced materials researchers and educators has landed a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate…
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