Ports Authority executive to lead Clemson corporate partnerships office
September 20, 2017A seasoned business executive and Clemson alumnus with more than 20 years of experience in helping foster relations and recruit corporations to the state of South Carolina, has been named…
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Ports Authority executive to lead Clemson corporate partnerships office
September 20, 2017A seasoned business executive and Clemson alumnus with more than 20 years of experience in helping foster relations and recruit corporations to the state of South Carolina, has been named…
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Gauracandra Nimai Garrett selected as Best and Brightest
September 20, 2017
Allen 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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Trident Technical College launches new installment of Workforce Pathways Scholarship program
September 18, 2017
Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is offering a new installment of the Workforce Pathways Scholarship that pays for course fees for approved career training continuing…
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Colonial Life sponsors new teacher success program
September 18, 2017
The path to success for new teachers could be a little smoother, thanks to a new University of South Carolina teacher induction program sponsored by Colonial Life. The company’s $25,000 commitment to the…
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Richland One offers new virtual program
September 18, 2017
Richland One realizes that the traditional school day is not for every student. Starting October 2, Richland One will offer high school students a new educational option: a tuition-free virtual…
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District Consolidation: One Size Does Not Fit All
September 18, 2017
By Scott Price, SCSBA Executive Director In South Carolina, as in other states around the nation, school district consolidation is a perennial theme. This year, in addition to the…
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District Consolidation: One Size Does Not Fit All
September 18, 2017
By Scott Price, SCSBA Executive Director In South Carolina, as in other states around the nation, school district consolidation is a perennial theme. This year, in addition to the…
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GSSM alumna published in National High School Journal of Science
September 17, 2017The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that research conducted by Abbie Bowman, class of 2017, has been accepted for publication in that National High School…
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Churchill, Johnson Collection exhibitions extended at Wofford
September 17, 2017
Exhibitions of paintings by Sir Winston Churchill and works by various artists of the Carolina mountains from The Johnson Collection at Wofford College have been extended through Sunday, Sept. 24. The…
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Richland One offers new virtual program
September 15, 2017
Richland One realizes that the traditional school day is not for every student. Starting October 2, Richland One will offer high school students a new educational option: a tuition-free virtual…
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Joan Hoffman, East Point Academy
September 14, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Joan Hoffman, Board…
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Alumna endows $100K new scholarship for Johnsonian staff members
September 13, 2017
Days filled with photo assignments, late-night newspaper layout sessions – Susan Hoffer McMillan ’71 has fond memories of her time as a photographer for The Johnsonian, Winthrop’s student newspaper. To…
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Alumna endows $100K new scholarship for Johnsonian staff members
September 13, 2017
Days filled with photo assignments, late-night newspaper layout sessions – Susan Hoffer McMillan ’71 has fond memories of her time as a photographer for The Johnsonian, Winthrop’s student newspaper. To…
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Two new transfer agreements give Greenville Technical College honors students pathways to four-year honors education
September 13, 2017
The Honors program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has established new agreements with honors programs at Coker College and Lander University. These agreements allow students to move easily from the…
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Award-winning filmmaker, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Speak at Furman Sept. 18
September 13, 2017Henry Louis Gates, Jr., an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Harvard University professor, journalist and author, will speak on the Furman University campus Monday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts…
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Ingersoll Rand CEO Mike Lamach named inaugural recipient of Sustaining Leadership Award
September 13, 2017
Ingersoll Rand Chairman and CEO Michael W. Lamach has been named the first recipient of the Sustaining Leadership Award. This award recognizes CEOs who deliver superior financial, social and reputational…
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Lexington County schools join ‘dynamic’ pilot program
September 13, 2017Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…
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Lexington County schools join ‘dynamic’ pilot program
September 13, 2017Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…
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City Offices Delayed Opening | Tuesday, September 12, 2017
September 12, 2017
Out of the abundance of caution, City offices will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. City of Columbia offices will not be open until 10:00 am and all non-essential personnel should not report…
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USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 12, 2017
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…
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USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 12, 2017
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…
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Milbuy named chief of police at Furman University
September 10, 2017
John Milby, who joined the Furman University police department in 2015, has been named chief of police. Milby was promoted to assistant director of police in 2016 and has served…
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Irmo Elementary teacher named finalist for 2017 National History Teacher of the Year Award
September 8, 2017
Irmo Elementary School first grade teacher Nicole Bishop has been announced as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 National History Teacher of the Year award. The award is presented…
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At Irmo High School, arts magnet provides another ‘source of pride’ for students, staff
September 7, 2017When Irmo High School launched its international arts magnet program during the 2014-2015 school year, it created a new lens through which teaching and learning occurs at the Lexington-Richland District…
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City of Cayce and Cayce Department of Public Safety partner with Lexington School District Two to provide resource officer for Cayce Elementary
September 6, 2017The City of Cayce and the Cayce Department of Public Safety are thrilled to announce its partnership with Lexington School District Two to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) for the new Cayce Elementary School. Cayce…
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Lexington District One Adult Education graduates ready to ‘thrive’
September 5, 2017LEXINGTON, S.C. — Deborah Jefferson registered for classes at Rosenwald Community Learning Center this past April, 43 years since she last stepped inside a classroom. At the age of 58,…
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Lexington District One Adult Education graduates ready to ‘thrive’
September 5, 2017LEXINGTON, S.C. — Deborah Jefferson registered for classes at Rosenwald Community Learning Center this past April, 43 years since she last stepped inside a classroom. At the age of 58,…
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Page to serve as Chief of Staff
September 1, 2017
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today appointed Randy Page, director of Public Relations, to the newly created position of Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Page is responsible…
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Amazon donated $15,000 in science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy to excite student learning
September 1, 2017
Amazon donated $15,000 worth of science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The donation helps supply the science lab with much-needed materials for…
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Crum to join Nursing Faculty at Bob Jones University
September 1, 2017
Kelly Crum will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as Professor in the Division of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science. Most recently, Crum served as…
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Midlands Technical College names top employees for 2017
August 31, 2017Barbara Church, Candice Geiger, Connie Hill, Emily Burns, Faye Gowans COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) kicked off its Fall Semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2017. MTC President Dr.…
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District hires new Director of Communications
August 31, 2017
At a board meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ishmael T.…
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Three Richland School District Two Board members recognized for training
August 31, 2017Pictured above (left to right) Dr. Monica Elkins Johnson, Lindsay Agostini, and James Shadd receive their certificate and pins for their achievement at the 2017-2018 Boardsmanship Institute. Three Richland…
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Shoe to serve as Assistant Professor of Studio Art at BJU
August 31, 2017
Ross Shoe will return to Bob Jones University as Assistant Professor and Department Head of Studio Art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall. “We are excited…
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Whited to join Education Faculty at BJU
August 31, 2017
Julia Hensler Whited will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Whited previously served as adjunct faculty…
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Eric Bedingfield to begin work at Greenville Technical College
August 30, 2017
Eric Bedingfield will return to Greenville Technical College (GTC), where he earned an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology in 1988, to serve as government affairs liaison. A Michelin Tech…
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Trident Tech wins Southern Region Equity Award
August 30, 2017The Association of Community College Trustees has named Trident Technical College the recipient of the 2017 Southern Region Equity Award. The equity award recognizes the commitment made by a community…
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Three Lexington One board members earn SCSBA Level Two
August 30, 2017(L to R) Lexington County School District One Board Members Grady V. Harmon Jr., Anne Marie Green and Michael E. Anderson were honored by Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., and…
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Dutch Fork Elementary teacher named SC Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator of the Year
August 29, 2017Dutch Fork Elementary School resident scientist Amy Umberger has been named the 2017 South Carolina Project Learning Tree (PLT) Jerry L. Shrum Outstanding Educator of the Year. She was selected…
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Watts to serve as Instructor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 29, 2017
Paula Watts will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Watts previously served as a transition advisor…
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McKinney to serve as Assistant Professor of Biology at BJU
August 29, 2017
Dr. David McKinney will join the Bob Jones University faculty in the College of Arts and Science this fall as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology of the Natural…
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Bob Jones University kicks off 91st year
August 28, 2017
Bob Jones University kicks off its 91st academic year Monday, Aug. 28, during the annual opening exercises beginning at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. “We are looking forward to a…
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County of Lexington allocated additional $5 million for CDBG-DR efforts
August 28, 2017
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated an additional $5 million to Lexington County REBOUND (REBuilding Our Neighborhoods after Disaster), the County’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster…
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Richland One offers Golden Passes to senior citizens
August 27, 2017Senior citizens, Richland One has a great deal for you: Lunch for under $4.00 and free admission to district football games and other athletics events. Here’s how it works: Richland…
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Three Richland Two Schools in first cohort of Nationally Certified Magnet Schools
August 27, 2017
Three schools in Richland School District Two have met the criteria to become Nationally Certified Magnet Schools. Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association of magnet and theme-based schools,…
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District Five ranked as top school district in South Carolina
August 27, 2017
Niche.com has released its 2018 Best Schools in America rankings, and Lexington-Richland School District Five was named the number one school district in South Carolina. The website ranks over 10,000…
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Greenville Tech to host celebrity stylists for cosmetology continuing education class Nov. 6
August 27, 2017Greenville Technical College will host three industry celebrity stylists for its one-day cosmetology continuing education class, “Icons and Legends,” Monday, Nov. 6 at the Northwest Campus. Myron Daniels,…
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Irmo High School to induct first hall of fame class – September 9
August 27, 2017Irmo High School is set to commemorate its inaugural Hall of Fame class with a weekend of activities recognizing the accomplishments of five famed graduates. The induction ceremony will take…
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Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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