Dutch Fork Middle School teacher to be recognized with excellence in teaching award
August 18, 2017
IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork Middle School eighth grade social studies teacher Lori Wenzinger has been announced as the winner of Nystrom Education’s Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Excellence in Teaching Award.…
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Garvin Design Group commits $50K to the Gamecock Guarantee
August 18, 2017
Local architecture firm, Garvin Design Group, is committed to supporting their community and educating tomorrow’s leaders. Garvin Design Group committed a generous donation of $50,000 to the Gamecock Guarantee program…
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Locally Epic helps welcome Furman freshman
August 17, 2017
Locally Epic and Furman University hope to donate more than 600 T-shirts to Goodwill Industries of the Upstate as part of a special promotion Friday night. The T-Shirt Exchange presented…
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Statewide coalition hosts disability benefits & employment workshop – August 17
August 16, 2017FLORENCE, SC – The SC Disability Employment Coalition is thrilled to announce their upcoming Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Florence Library (509 South…
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Homeschool Friday: Columbia Working Men and Women
August 16, 2017
In celebration of Labor Day, students will take a walking tour through the historic Olympia Mill Village where they will learn history of working men and women of Columbia’s past.…
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Lexington One’s Blackwell named Humanitarian of the Year
August 16, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – A statewide bus driver organization recently honored Lexington District One’s Transportation Coordinator George L. Blackwell with one of its top honors. During the South Carolina Association for…
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Statewide coalition hosts disability benefits & employment workshop – August 17
August 16, 2017FLORENCE, SC – The SC Disability Employment Coalition is thrilled to announce their upcoming Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Florence Library (509 South…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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Citadel Board of Visitors now led by Columbia businessman Fred L. Price Jr., ’75
August 11, 2017
Other new members join college’s board as 2017 – 18 academic year is set to begin The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) is now being led by Col. Fred L.…
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Citadel Board of Visitors now led by Columbia businessman Fred L. Price Jr., ’75
August 11, 2017
Other new members join college’s board as 2017 – 18 academic year is set to begin The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) is now being led by Col. Fred L.…
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Southern Wesleyan University receives approval for RN to BSN program
August 10, 2017Southern Wesleyan University received approval for a new degree program that will benefit nurses seeking professional advancement in the health care field. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission…
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Southern Wesleyan University receives approval for RN to BSN program
August 10, 2017Southern Wesleyan University received approval for a new degree program that will benefit nurses seeking professional advancement in the health care field. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission…
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Columbia College Board appoints new Trustees
August 9, 2017Columbia College announced the appointment of four new members of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2017. The four trustees were approved at the Annual Conference of The South…
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Zucker Family School of Education takes on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017Public forum includes lawmakers, superintendents, deans from four colleges, national leaders The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage…
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Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017
The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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Erskine Seminary announces Greenville campus expansion
August 8, 2017
Erskine Theological Seminary, a fully accredited seminary with 180 years of history in theological education, announces the expansion of its Greenville extension site. Classes in theology, Bible, church history and…
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Midlands educators to receive $20,000 for school projects
August 7, 2017
More than 20 Lexington School District Two educators will receive thousands of dollars to support classroom projects and lessons through the Colonial Life Strong Schools Grant program. The recipients will…
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Midlands Technical College President Ron Rhames elected to prominent national board
August 7, 2017
Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been elected to serve on the Board of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Founded in 1920, the American Association of…
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Science and Math Governor’s School names Jon Shannon executive vice president
August 4, 2017
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Jon Shannon, GSSM’s chief information officer, has been named executive vice president. In…
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Science and Math Governor’s School names Jon Shannon executive vice president
August 4, 2017
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Jon Shannon, GSSM’s chief information officer, has been named executive vice president. In…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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Chapin High School principal Dr. Akil Ross named finalist for National Principal of the Year
August 1, 2017
IRMO, SC – Chapin High School principal Dr. Akil Ross has been named one of three finalists for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)’s 2018 National Principal…
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Furman football program receives $1 million gift from anonymous donor
July 31, 2017An anonymous donor has given Furman University a $1 million gift to support the Paladins’ football program and honor the legacy of former head football coach Bobby Johnson. In addition…
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Thomas Strange named to Tri-County’s Commission
July 31, 2017
Thomas Strange, of Easley, has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. Pickens County Council appointed Mr. Strange to the Commission, effective in…
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Williams joins Pelion High as assistant administrator
July 31, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – During the July 18, 2017 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Bryson Williams for the position…
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Williams joins Pelion High as assistant administrator
July 31, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During the July 18, 2017 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Bryson Williams for the position…
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Engenuity SC seeks mentors for students in the Carolina Alliance for Technology
July 27, 2017EngenuitySC is excited to expand the cadre of professionals serving as mentors to students in the Richland County School District 2 Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT). CAT mentors meet with…
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Engenuity SC seeks mentors for students in the Carolina Alliance for Technology
July 27, 2017
EngenuitySC is excited to expand the cadre of professionals serving as mentors to students in the Richland County School District 2 Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT). CAT mentors meet with…
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East Point Academy sets new leadership
July 26, 2017Primed for an exciting and successful school year, East Point Academy has set their new leadership team, with the naming of new board officers, new board members and a new…
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Clark: Appointees signify university’s trajectory of growth
July 25, 2017SC State University President James E. Clark announced the appointment of several key executives to his leadership team, including the university’s first female chief financial officer, during a called Board…
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Furman University accepting applications for Corporate Sustainability program
July 25, 2017Applications for the Furman University Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability are now being accepted. The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability is a program of Furman’s Center for Corporate and Professional…
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Four District Five students named National Merit Scholarship winners
July 25, 2017
Four students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been announced as winners of National Merit Scholarships. This brings the final total to 18 students who were named 2017 National Merit…
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City Year Columbia 2017 Best of City Year Award
July 24, 2017City Year Columbia, a nationwide education-focused nonprofit fueled by national service, was honored to receive ‘The Stephen G. Woodsom Best of City Year’ award from the national City Year organization.…
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University of South Carolina hires former Carolina Panthers president as sport management professor
July 24, 2017
COLUMBIA , SC – Former Carolina Panthers President Danny Morrison is joining University of South Carolina as a professor of practice in USC’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.…
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City Year Columbia 2017 Best of City Year Award
July 24, 2017
City Year Columbia, a nationwide education-focused nonprofit fueled by national service, was honored to receive ‘The Stephen G. Woodsom Best of City Year’ award from the national City Year organization.…
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SC State names renowned cancer disparities researcher Dr. Marvella Ford as its first endowed chair
July 23, 2017With the naming of its first endowed chair, SC State University is poised to strengthen and expand its cancer-related research and other scholarly activities. Dr. Marvella Ford, an expert in…
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Jett joins Lexington District One
July 23, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During a special called board meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2017, the board approved the hire of Jim Jett for the position of construction coordinator for the…
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Virginia College in Columbia to Host Back to School Event – August 5
July 22, 2017
Virginia College in Columbia will host a Back to School Event Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the campus located at 7201 Two Notch Road. The event…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation
July 22, 20171×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation
July 22, 2017
1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation
July 22, 2017
1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…
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Scholarship recipient visits Capital Rotary
July 20, 2017
Capital Rotarian Darren Foy introduces Kate Elizabeth Chalfant of Columbia as the latest recipient of a $5,000 college scholarship awarded by the club, renewable annually for four years. Chalfant will…
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The NEA Foundation Names Ridgeland Educator to Receive National Award
July 19, 2017
The NEA Foundation today announced that Anthony Pitts, a 12th grade language arts educator at Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School in Ridgeland, S.C., is one of 38 public educators who will receive…
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District Five teachers take on new initiative with students in summer reading camp
July 19, 2017In efforts to continue growing young readers, 26 teachers in Lexington-Richland School District Five spent a week with rising third and fourth grade students in the summer reading camp program.…
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