So you want to officiate youth sports? PTC has your back
June 15, 2023
While their shirts may be black and white, their decisions are anything but. Officiating a sporting event comes with great enjoyment and satisfaction but also intense challenge and heavy criticism.…
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Richland Two School Board announces Superintendent finalists
June 15, 2023
Following a nationwide search, the Richland Two Board of Trustees has narrowed the pool of applicants for the position of Richland Two Superintendent to three finalists. They are Dr. Nia…
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New Bridge Creek Elementary School Principal announced
June 15, 2023
Bridge Creek Elementary School will soon have a new yet familiar leader. On July 1, Taurean Robinson will become the principal of Bridge Creek. “Taurean is a perfect example of…
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Peeler publishes first biography of TV pioneer Dave Garroway
June 15, 2023
Dr. Jodie M. Peeler, professor of communications at Newberry College, has published a new book, “Peace: The Wide, Wide World of Dave Garroway, Television’s Original Master Communicator” (Tyger River Press,…
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State Museum to celebrate those with Disabilities during Disability Pride Day on July 8
June 15, 2023
Event features inclusive activities, including a community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more The State Museum is excited to announce its first Disability Pride Day event, celebrating the…
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CHS and PC Grad (’15) Dr. Jada Suber Earns Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill – Takes Research Position in Boston
June 14, 2023
Dr. Jada Suber ’15 has come a long way from growing up and graduating from college in the same town. This spring, the Presbyterian College alumna successfully defended her doctoral…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) program expansion
June 14, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant to support the AAMSI expansion to serve more men, help with a portion of staff salaries and program expenses, from…
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USC Upstate partners with Greenville Technical College to establish reverse transfer agreement for students
June 14, 2023
The University of South Carolina Upstate has partnered with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to establish a Reverse Transfer Agreement that allows students who transfer from a two-year technical or community…
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Spartanburg Community College awarded $100,000 grant by Johnson Controls to train next generation of skilled HVAC Workers
June 14, 2023
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation announced the College has received a $100,000 grant through Johnson Controls’ Community College Partnership Program that will be invested in training and educational opportunities for…
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The YoPro Know starts new series, Bridging The Gap
June 14, 2023
The YoPro Know is furthering its reach in the realm of helping businesses recruit and retain young professionals with Bridging The Gap. Bridging The Gap will be a series of…
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Planning survey for CCSD’s 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
June 14, 2023
Following the last academic calendar development process, a group of 56 members of the CCSD community volunteered to serve on a 2024-25 calendar planning committee. All members of the CCSD community…
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Parent Educator
June 13, 2023
Laurens County First Steps is seeking a Parent Educator Parent Educator – Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program Spanish/English Fluency Preferred Under the direct supervision of the Parent Educator Supervisor, the…
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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Partner to Receive Grant
June 13, 2023
Since 2020, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has been in partnership with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) in implementing the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED)…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors elects new chair
June 13, 2023The Citadel Board of Visitors elected a new chair during the board meeting on Friday, June 9. Col. F. G. “Greg” Delleney Jr., ’74, was elected chair, and Col. Peter…
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College of Charleston Board of Trustees sets tuition for 2023-24 school year
June 13, 2023The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on June 12, 2023, to hold tuition constant for South Carolina students for the fourth consecutive year. The board also voted to…
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Be prepared, Do the Right Things, and Dream Big, Millender Tells PTC Graduates
June 13, 2023
“I’ll bet that two out of three of you will be doing something different within 10 years, something you had not planned on doing,” retired Capsugel executive Ron Millender told…
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Tiller appointed interim chief development officer
June 13, 2023
Newberry College has appointed William “Bill” Tiller as interim chief development officer. The Clinton native came to Newberry in July 2021 as director of development for athletics, and since then…
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NCHS and REHI Forge strong Partnership to inspire students and promote real estate careers
June 13, 2023
North Charleston High School and Real Estate House International (REHI) are pleased to announce a partnership aimed at empowering students and igniting their passion for the real estate industry. Building…
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Helen Rosemond-Saunders receives Order of the Sliver Crescent
June 13, 2023
Longtime Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Commissioner Helen Rosemond Saunders was honored on June 12 with the Order of the Silver Crescent, the state of South Carolina’s highest civilian award. Senator…
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Lander, Technical College System Sign Transfer Agreement for State’s Nursing Student
June 12, 2023
Now, students who have earned their associate’s degree in nursing at any one of South Carolina’s technical colleges have a seamless pathway to their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)…
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South Carolina Department of Education announces new leadership for Allendale County Schools
June 12, 2023
In its role as the managing authority for Allendale County Schools, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the appointment of Ms. Angela Jacobs as Interim Administrator of the…
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River Bluff High School announces exciting coaching changes for women’s lacrosse program
June 12, 2023
River Bluff High School is delighted to introduce Head Coach Shannon Aikens as the newest addition to their women’s lacrosse program. Coach Aikens will bring her extensive experience and passion…
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USC advances key student projects
June 12, 2023
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees advanced several key student-focused projects and initiatives during its meeting on Friday (June 9). Among the items reviewed Friday: Final approval of…
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Pacolet Milliken invests in South Carolina’s young visual artists
June 12, 2023
Greenville-based investment company Pacolet Milliken donated $10,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Visual Arts Department. This generous gift funded a student art exhibition…
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Graduate student spearheads World Oceans Day events
June 8, 2023College of Charleston graduate student Cheyenne Twilley likes the smell of the salty sea air, the sound of water pulling along the coast and the amazing habitats found throughout the Lowcountry. She…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, SCDHHS Release Update on Mental Health Counselors in S.C. Schools
June 8, 2023
S.C. Sees 65% Increase in School-Based Mental Health Counselors in One Year. Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Robby Kerr today provided an…
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Lander Exercise Science Program Ranked
June 7, 2023
Lander University’s exercise science program is ranked 26th in Intelligent.com’s listing of the best sports medicine degree programs of 2023. The online education research magazine also recognized Lander as having…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for QuickJobs Workforce Development Scholarships
June 7, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation has been awarded a $40,000 grant to boost education accessibility and critical job training from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. The funds…
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Two Dreher High graduates named 2023 National Merit Scholarship recipients
June 7, 2023
Two Dreher High School Class of 2023 graduates have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship winners. The program recognizes academically talented high school seniors across the country. Jacob Merrill and…
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Top sports agent Nicole Lynn to keynote 2023 Clemson University Women’s Roundtable; registration now open
June 6, 2023
Trailblazing sports agent Nicole Lynn will deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Clemson University Women’s Roundtable, scheduled for November 2, 2023 at the Greenville Convention Center. Lynn, a licensed attorney and National…
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Midlands Technical College receives inaugural award
June 6, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has received the Edgar J. Helms Community Partner Award from Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina. The inaugural award recognized MTC as a valuable community partner…
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Lander University presents Staff Excellence Awards
June 5, 2023
Lander University has selected five employees to receive Staff Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding level of professionalism. Dr. Richard Cosentino, Lander University president, praised staff for their commitment…
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Lander University Announces President’s List for Spring 2023
June 5, 2023
Lander University has announced the names of undergraduates who have been named to the prestigious President’s List for the spring semester of 2023. To qualify for the President’s List, a…
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Rachel Young selected to lead Montessori Community for the 2023-24 school year
June 5, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce and welcome Rachel Young as principal at Montessori Community School (MCS) effective July 1, 2023. Young has served as assistant principal…
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Jason Sims selected as principal at Laurel Hill beginning 2023-24 school year
June 5, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce and welcome Jason Sims as principal at Laurel Hill Primary School effective July 1, 2023. Sims has served as assistant principal…
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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library
June 5, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…
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Thornwell Joins Community Partners in Supporting Neighbors Facing Summer Food Insecurity
June 5, 2023
Grab-N-Go Meal Pickups Kick Off June 5th; City of Clinton, Presbyterian College, and United Way Partner with Thornwell and LushAcres Farm for Inaugural Gleaning Day With Summer upon us, Thornwell…
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Ruhoff Wins Thayer Award
June 4, 2023
Brooke Ruhoff, of Greenwood, is this year’s winner of the Thayer Award, presented to the Lander University student graduating with the highest grade point average. The award honors civic leader…
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Scholarships available Jazz Combo Camp!
June 2, 2023
The Charleston Jazz Academy is offering four weeks of Jazz Combo Camp in June and July. The camps are a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to hone their skills and learn from…
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Spartanburg Community College’s inspiring commercial series earns Emmy award nomination
June 2, 2023
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) is proud to announce its most recent commercial campaign, which focused on the College’s unparalleled impact on students, community, and the economy, was nominated for an…
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Trident United Way’s summer reading Book Drive delivers over 1,800 books to Tri-County Title I elementary students
June 2, 2023Trident United Way’s African American Leadership Council (AALC) marked their 8th Annual Book Drive benefitting Title I schools by delivering over 1,800 books to local elementary students at three Tri-County…
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Task Force releases Teacher Recruitment and Retention recommendations
June 1, 2023
The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, created by a proviso in the 2022-23 Appropriations Act, submitted its recommendations to executive and legislative leadership yesterday. The full report is available…
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Biology major wins Student Entrepreneur of the Year for kitten feeding device
June 1, 2023Ideas can spark from anywhere. Just ask rising junior Michele Graham. A compelling notion hit her late one night while volunteering at a local animal shelter a few years ago. After…
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CofC School of Business announces introductory HR course for professionals
June 1, 2023The Center for Continuing and Professional Education at the College of Charleston School of Business is thrilled to announce the dates of its highly anticipated SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course. Designed…
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Historic Columbia announces June 2023 events
June 1, 2023
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for June 2023. See the full list of June events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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Education researchers awarded Prisma Health seed grants
May 31, 2023
Faculty members in the Clemson University College of Education will explore how issues related to health intersect with programs in the College thanks to seed grants from the Health Sciences…
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Hill Electric partners with Anderson I & II Career Technology Center to provide real-world experience for construction students
May 31, 2023
Hill Electric, an industrial electrical contractor for nearly 70 years, is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Anderson I & II Career and Technology Center (ACTC) Shed Build…
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Ridge View High School alumnus receives bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University
May 31, 2023
Malcolm Wilson to continue his education at Queens University of Charlotte After Malcolm Gregory Lee Wilson graduated from Ridge View High School in June 2019, he headed directly to Georgetown…
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Second Laurens County School District 55 Amazing Shake Winners and Participants Wow Judges and Audience
May 30, 2023
Sanders Middle School welcomed students, judges, Amazing Shake school coordinators, and special guests at the second Laurens County School District 55 (LSCD 55) Amazing Shake Competition on Saturday, May 20, 2023.…
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A Magical Night at the 2023 Raider Navy Military Ball
May 30, 2023
Laurens District 55 High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (LDHS NJROTC), known as the Raider Navy, held its annual Military Ball on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Military Balls…
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