State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman assumes CCSSO Board presidency
November 10, 2021
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman will assume the presidency of its Board of Directors, and two state leaders will join the…
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Clinton Elementary School in Laurens 56 identified as a U.S. News Best Elementary School
November 10, 2021
Clinton Elementary has been identified as a U.S. News Best Elementary School. This honor is a result of the school ranking in the top 30% of elementary schools in the…
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H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students
November 10, 2021
On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU Team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021
XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led…
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Pinckney’s legacy continues to grow with National 4-H Hall of Fame induction
November 9, 2021
The Rev. Clementa Pinckney began his 4-H career at 9 years old with a focus on projects in public speaking and debating. Nearly four decades later, as his daughter Eliana…
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Clemson University recognizes outstanding leadership in conservation during annual awards, lecture series
November 9, 2021
Each year, the Clemson University Institute for Parks honors outstanding figures in the field of environmental conservation during the George B. Hartzog Jr. Awards and Lecture Series. Recently, leaders in park and…
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Clemson research shows cultivar selection critical for managing fusarium wilt in watermelon
November 9, 2021
Fusarium wilt is a devastating disease that can cause significant yield loss in watermelon and a Clemson University plant pathologist says cultivar selection is key in managing this disease. Tony…
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Inaugural lecture series honors South Carolina’s role in civil rights history
November 9, 2021
Clemson University recently held an inaugural lecture to honor South Carolina’s place in civil rights history – and to highlight the vital roles that several South Carolinians played in shaping…
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Voorhees College celebrates virtual hall of fame ceremony
November 9, 2021
Voorhees College will induct nine new members into the hall of fame during the 19th annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. via…
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STEM competition Storm The Citadel returns
November 9, 2021
December 20th deadline for K-12 teams to register Storm The Citadel competitions are almost as exhilarating to watch as they are to participate in. There are object flying through the…
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College of Charleston Podcast: Coach Pat Kelsey talks basketball and more
November 9, 2021
Head basketball coach Pat Kelsey promises that the College of Charleston men’s basketball team will have a whole new look this season. Literally. When Kelsey was hired in March 2021 to take over as…
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CofC First Year Experience classes offer transformational opportunities
November 9, 2021
William Ganas draws a deep breath as he gets ready to address the students sitting in front of him. “The author of this chapter,” he says, “asks us to consider the…
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PTC Financial Aid Director honored at annual conference
November 9, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Financial Aid Director Missy Perry was honored at the recent annual conference of the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA) with the organization’s…
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DHEC names SC State Bulldogs football team as newest community heroes for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the South Carolina State University Bulldogs Football Team as the latest recipient of the agency’s Community Hero Award. Every…
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Ken Ham to speak at 2021 STAND Conference
November 9, 2021
Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis (parent company of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter), will be the keynote speaker at Bob Jones University’s STAND (Sound Teaching About…
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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…
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Governor’s initiative addresses local labor shortage through scholarships that cover tuition and fees at Greenville Technical College
November 9, 2021A $17 million investment in South Carolina’s workforce will provide scholarships for students in high-demand career programs at Greenville Technical College and other technical colleges across the state. The effort…
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Despite pandemic, students still enjoying fine arts in Charleston County schools
November 8, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) offers an abundance of options for students participating in the fine arts. While things were slightly different last year due to COVID-19, band, chorus, and…
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Wando’s marching band wins 13th state championship
November 8, 2021
On Saturday, November 6, 2021, the Wando Marching Band captured their 13th South Carolina 5A state title, sweeping all captions, including Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visuals, and Outstanding General Effect. The…
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NEXT High School opens enrollment for 2022-2023 school year
November 8, 2021
NEXT High School, a South Carolina public charter high school, will kick off their 2022-2023 enrollment season with an informational night at their Greenville campus (2000 Wade Hampton Blvd, Building…
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Just Say Something isFUNraising for the Future!
November 8, 2021
Just Say Something is holding a FUNraising for the Future Social Event, Silent Auction, and Live Auction on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Jack n’ Diane’s,…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) students awarded with academic honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
November 8, 2021
GTCHS students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and…
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South Carolina Recognized as Leader in K-12 Computer Science Education
November 7, 2021
On November 3, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress…
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Lander University will hold annual Tree Lighting celebration to kick off holiday season
November 7, 2021
Lander University invites the Lakelands community to join students, faculty and staff on campus for the University’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration. The festivities will take place on Tuesday, Nov.…
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CCSD to offer COVID-19 vaccine to students ages 5-11
November 5, 2021
Now that the Center for Disease Control has officially approved the COVID-19 vaccine for five to 11-year-olds, Charleston County School District (CCSD) will provide the vaccine through partnerships with local…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors votes on tuition for 2022-23 academic year
November 4, 2021During its annual, two-day fall meeting on Oct. 29-30, The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) approved a modest tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year. After two years with no…
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Lander Students Help With Empty Bowls Fundraiser
November 3, 2021
Lander University students Veronica Orndoff, left, of Greenwood, and Brantlee Collins, of Chapin are shown outside Greenwood’s United Center for Community Care, where they assisted with the annual Empty Bowls…
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Student Nutrition
November 3, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 CHILD NUTRITION OPERATOR REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager SUPERVISES: NA JOB SUMMARY: To prepare and serve nutritious meals for school children by using quantitative recipes and…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon for Benson Amphitheater and Pavilion
November 3, 2021
A 2014 gift from Jim and Evelyn Benson has allowed scholarships, expansion, and improvements for Greenville Technical College’s Benson Campus, with the most recent project being an amphitheater and pavilion…
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Free admission for veterans, active-duty military to UHM exhibit, program
November 3, 2021
As the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans comes to the forefront this month, the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is honored to be one of only…
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Two CCSD schools featured in national publication
November 3, 2021
Ladson Elementary School and North Charleston Elementary School are recognized for their community engagement efforts in this year’s National Network of Partnership School (NNPS) Promising Partnership Practices handbook. In fact,…
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Crawford celebrates first recipients of Courage in Communications Scholarship at USC Upstate
November 3, 2021Crawford, a full service strategic-marketing agency located in Greenville, South Carolina, has awarded its first annual Courage in Communications Scholarship to USC Upstate students Salleah Brown-Massey and Tyone Archie. Crawford…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021
Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer science…
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Laurens 55 Implements Revised Quarantine and Isolation Procedures
November 2, 2021
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees took action on October 25 to implement revised COVID-19 quarantine/isolation procedures for students effective Monday, November 1. The revised…
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Thornwell to Host Free Workshop – Parenting in a Pandemic
November 1, 2021
On Thursday, November 11th at Noon (12PM) Thornwell will host a free workshop “Parenting in a Pandemic.” The workshop focuses on how stress, particularly the stress involved in a global…
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Lander University broadens scholarship program for transfer students
November 1, 2021
Lander University has enhanced its scholarship program for transfer students. The scholarships are for students seeking to transfer from other colleges and universities, as well as students from two-year institutions…
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Lander University crowns fall 2021 Homecoming King and Queen
November 1, 2021
Senior elementary education major Chase Maxwell, of Anderson, and senior interdisciplinary studies major Raylyn Garner, of Laurens, were named Lander University’s Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, Oct. 30. The…
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Accelerate Applications are Open
November 1, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for the Accelerate program. Online applications are available at http://www.scgssm.org/virtual/accelerate. Accelerate is a virtual program designed…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert – Tuesday, November 9th
November 1, 2021
PC’s Chamber Orchestra will hold a Fall concert on Tuesday, November 9th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Dr. Richard Thomas…
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Furman University announces The Robert and Margaret Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
November 1, 2021It’s easy to get Robert Hill ’83 talking fondly about his alma mater. “It’s fun to talk about Furman,” says the retired executive and member of the Furman Board of…
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Clemson aims to boost organic rice production in salty coastal SC through federal grant
November 1, 2021
A Clemson University-led project aimed at reviving South Carolina’s rice industry has nabbed a federal grant to further its efforts. Given the acronym iCORP — Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production…
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$2.5M gift to launch first-of-its-kind entrepreneurship space at Clemson University
November 1, 2021Intending to nurture an entrepreneurial spirit and cultivate processes to build successful, sustainable ventures that can scale over time, Brook T. Smith ’89 and Pamela (DuRant) Smith ’89 have given…
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First Reliance Bank and community partners made dreams come true for a Lexington School District Four student
November 1, 2021
First Reliance Bank is a community bank in all aspects of the term. The longtime Florence, S.C. headquartered bank serves communities all over South and North Carolina by providing expert…
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Greenville Technical College honors students to be automatically admitted to Limestone University’s Honors College
October 29, 2021
A new agreement between Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Limestone University will allow graduates of GTC’s Honors Program to be automatically admitted into the Limestone Honors College if they meet…
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MUSC named 2021 top college for diversity and Diversity Champion by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
October 28, 2021
For fifth consecutive year, MUSC recognized with national diversity award Recently, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, announced its 2021 Health Professions Higher…
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Principal of Angel Oak earns honor from Palmetto State Arts Education
October 28, 2021
Angel Oak Elementary School’s principal, Judith Condon, decided to invest in the arts when she arrived at the school in 2017. That investment led to a range of opportunities for…
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South Carolina Department of Education Partners with Riley Institute to invest $1.3 million in new afterschool and summer learning leadership program
October 28, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and The Riley Institute at Furman University announced the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) program to prepare and grow leaders who…
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Commitment to Commencement
October 28, 2021
Have you ever thought about what can be accomplished in two million minutes? Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has and she recently shared a…
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Clinton and Laurens FFA Students Install Pollinator Garden at Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center
October 27, 2021
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) from Laurens & Clinton High Schools recently installed a pollinator garden at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. A pollinator garden is a…
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