US News rankings: USC’s online nursing master’s remains No. 1 in the nation
January 21, 2025
For the fifth straight year, the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 in the country for its online master’s in nursing program, according to U.S.…
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“The Road to Possibilities – An Opportunity Fair!” will provide resources for students with disabilities on February 6, 2025
January 20, 2025
The Greenville County School District, in partnership with The Barbara Stone Foundation, is hosting a resource fair, “The Road to Possibilities—An Opportunity Fair!”, on Thursday, February 6th, from 5:30 p.m.…
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School District Five names new principal for Seven Oaks Elementary School
January 20, 2025
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the new principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton has been serving in the role on an…
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SCICU names Dr. Robert Lloyd as eighth President & CEO
January 17, 2025
The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Lloyd as its eighth president, effective Thursday, January 16. Dr. Lloyd succeeds…
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MUSC Health announces new Patient Care Technician Training Program
January 16, 2025
MUSC Health’s Workforce Development announced a new initiative to train patient care technicians (PCTs) through an innovative, hands-on program. PCTs work closely to support health care providers by performing various…
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USC’s economic impact continues growing across SC, new study finds
January 16, 2025
The University of South Carolina system has a $7.4 billion annual impact on the state’s economy, a new study released Thursday (Jan. 16) found. The study, conducted by the Darla…
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Constellation Concert Series: Music in the observatory returns to the State Museum this winter
January 15, 2025
Experience live music under the stars in the State Museum’s Constellation Concerts event series This winter, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to experience an evening of live music…
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State Museum CLOSED on Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the museum’s Accessibility…
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State Museum closing early Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the…
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Naomi Lett named CEO of SC Technical College System Foundation
January 10, 2025
The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation has named midlands-area non-profit leader Naomi Lett as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lett began her new role with the Foundation on January…
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Columbia College launches lacrosse program, welcomes accomplished head coaches
January 7, 2025
The college proudly announces the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, set to debut in 2026, and welcomes Tom Kinney and Mallory Bahr to lead the programs In a…
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Eat Well Wednesdays Kick Off at the Clinton Library
December 28, 2024
The Clinton Library is excited to announce the launch of Eat Well Wednesdays, a brand-new Nutritional Food Program beginning on January 8th, 2025. This engaging series, presented in partnership with…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
December 20, 2024
Commencement for Greenville Technical College (GTC) graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 20. Included were 342 participants: 8 graduated with a bachelor’s degree, 12 military…
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USC caps 2024 with approval of new research building; improved academic advising
December 18, 2024
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees convened for its final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday (Dec. 17), receiving updates on improved academic advising and giving initial approval to…
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Allendale County SC 250 Committee to host film screenings in January of American Revolutionary War heroes
December 17, 2024
The Allendale SC250 Revolutionary War Committee has been awarded a grant providing for screening events and discussions with audiences of two award-winning docudramas, All for Liberty, and Echoes of Freedom: Heroes from…
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WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to new students
December 16, 2024
According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…
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University of South Carolina releases economic forecast for 2025
December 16, 2024
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, released the 2025 economic forecast at the 44th annual Economic Outlook…
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WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to New Students
December 16, 2024
According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Columbia College joins Global ‘Partners in Peace’ initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center
December 12, 2024
Columbia College is honored to join the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative launched by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. This…
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River Bluff High School recognized for outstanding work-based learning opportunities
December 12, 2024
River Bluff High School (RBHS) announced that Career Specialists Susan Bennett and Carole Farrar have been recognized for achieving the highest reported work-based learning experiences at the high school level in South Carolina for the…
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Two Richland Two principals earn top recognition
December 12, 2024
Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 Power:Ed grant to sustain its career exploration program for SC students
December 12, 2024Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the…
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Richland One Board approves new state-required policy on student use of personal electronic devices at school
December 11, 2024
Starting January 1, 2025, Richland One students and their peers in other school districts across the state will not be able to use their cell phones or other personal electronic…
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Harold K. Johnson named principal of Pontiac Elementary School
December 11, 2024
Richland School District Two announced Harold K. Johnson as the new principal of Pontiac Elementary School, effective January 1, 2025. With a proven track record of educational leadership, innovation, and…
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Two Richland School District Two principals earn top recognition
December 11, 2024
Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…
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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program graduates inaugural class
December 11, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its inaugural class at the 3rd Annual SC Manufacturing Summit on December 4, 2024.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis extends deadline for SC elementary teachers to receive new personal finance kit
December 10, 2024
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the deadline has been extended to Friday, December 20th for South Carolina elementary teachers to register for a free personal finance lesson classroom kit. Based…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners receives AIA Columbia Citation Award
December 10, 2024
Quackenbush Architects + Planners has received a third award for their design work on the addition to Carver Lyon Elementary School for Richland School District One, this time from the…
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SCICU receives $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from Council of Independent Colleges
December 9, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) announced that it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The proceeds of this grant…
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Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant to support Career Online High School students
December 8, 2024
Richland Library is the recipient of a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. This gift marks the fourth round of funding from Power:Ed and will…
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GSSM establishes new scholarship fund
December 6, 2024
A fund has been established in honor of the late Dr. Bhuvana Parameswaran by an alum, a faculty member & a staff member of the South Carolina Governor’s School for…
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Donati named new Gamecocks Director of Athletics
December 5, 2024
Jeremiah Donati has been named the University of South Carolina’s 31st Director of Athletics, President Michael Amiridis announced today (Dec.5) following a meeting of the school’s Board of Trustees. Donati comes…
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Holiday Planetarium Lighting
December 2, 2024
Thursday, December 5 | 4 – 7 p.m. Explore the museum after-hours and kick off the holiday season This special holiday event returns with a chance for families to meet Santa,…
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Santa Saturdays
November 26, 2024
Kick-off this weekend, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, see holiday shows, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D, explore 4 floors of exhibitions,…
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2024-25 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 25, 2024
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2024-25 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. For the first time since 2019-20, districts reported a decrease in…
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Nieri Family donates $12.5 million to name state-of-the art Clemson Alumni and Visitors Center
November 25, 2024
Longtime University friends, Michael ’86 and Robyn Nieri HA ’20 along with their children and spouses Pennington ’15 and wife Katie ’15; daughter Maigan ’18 and husband Rob Lincks; son…
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Holiday Planetarium Lighting and Santa Saturdays return to the State Museum
November 22, 2024
Plus, Holiday Shopping in the Museum Store This December, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to enjoy a festive evening during our annual Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Thursday, December…
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Gregory D. Little inaugurated as President of Midlands Technical College
November 22, 2024
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has officially inaugurated Dr. Gregory D. Little as its seventh president. Held at Harbison Theatre, the inauguration brought together elected officials, state technical college system leadership,…
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Cypress Adventures awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its afterschool youth leadership program
November 21, 2024
Cypress Adventures, Inc. has been awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to help meet the demand to expand its successful youth leadership program…
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Lexington Two’s Adult Education Program wins 5 State Awards
November 21, 2024
The Lexington Two Adult Education Program received 5 top awards from the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Adult Education at its annual Celebrating Our Success event. The program,…
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Richland One to induct five into District’s Hall of Fame in February
November 19, 2024
Richland One will induct five new members into the Richland One Hall of Fame in February, district officials announced at a November 19 news conference. The Richland One Hall of…
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GSSM names South Carolina Department of Commerce as 2025 Townes Award recipient
November 19, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has named the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Townes Award. At…
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SCbio to host a gathering of national life sciences leaders at annual conference in Charleston Feb. 18-20
November 19, 2024
SCbio will unveil its new initiative aimed at defining the core pillars of the state’s life sciences and medtech sectors to attract companies to the state. SCbio will bring national…
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40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive kicks off Monday
November 18, 2024
A week before the two rivals meet on the football field, the two fanbases–including students, faculty, staff and community members–compete in something much more important: saving lives. The annual blood…
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Richland One to hold Magnet Choice Fair December 12
November 18, 2024
Richland One families can learn about the district’s magnet choice programs and the unique opportunities they offer students during the Magnet Choice Fair on Thursday, December 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.…
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MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center earns “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 18, 2024
New grade for fall 2024 highlights national recognition for commitment to patient safety MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center has once again achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog…
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School District Five schools named on 2024 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
November 18, 2024
Three Lexington-Richland School District Five high schools have been named to College Board’s 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Program School Honor Roll. The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP…
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River Bluff High School earns top recognition in South Carolina and Nationwide Rankings
November 18, 2024
River Bluff High School announced its outstanding performance in the latest rankings by Niche.com, a trusted resource for school and community evaluations. The school has been ranked as the #10 public…
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Thanksgiving Week at the State Museum
November 18, 2024
The museum invites guests to enjoy the special holiday show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D, experience the beauty of the Northern Lights in the planetarium show, Áróra, explore 4 floors of exhibitions,…
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