Student artists express ‘healing’
March 28, 2017
The Columbia Museum of Art and Lexington Medical Center recently recognized four Lexington District One students’ artistic abilities in their annual Art of Healing showcase. The competition highlights students’ artistic…
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GMS students’ projects make history come alive
March 27, 2017Twelve Gilbert Middle students will advance to a state competition due to their well-executed, real-world projects and performance in regional competition. Participation in National History Day encourages students…
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UofSC’s Arnold School of Public Health to expand to Greenville
March 27, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health will open a satellite program in Greenville focused on research and education. The program will tackle some of South Carolina’s…
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GMS students make history come alive
March 27, 2017Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: education
25-foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture
March 24, 2017The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a visually stunning, 25-foot cascade of Monarch butterflies created by S.C. elementary school children, surrounding the iconic “Eddie” sculpture at…
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GHS seniors honored by Columbia Urban League
March 24, 2017GILBERT — Five Gilbert High School seniors received an award for overall excellence from a local organization. Breana Dashaé Black, Amaia Adrianna Coleman, Ebonee Nikola McBride, Dykeris Deshawn Morris and…
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GHS seniors honored by Columbia Urban League
March 24, 2017GILBERT — Five Gilbert High School seniors received an award for overall excellence from a local organization. Breana Dashaé Black, Amaia Adrianna Coleman, Ebonee Nikola McBride, Dykeris Deshawn Morris and…
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25-foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture
March 24, 2017
The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a visually stunning, 25-foot cascade of Monarch butterflies created by S.C. elementary school children, surrounding the iconic “Eddie” sculpture at…
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South Carolina 4-H covers state capitol in green
March 23, 2017More than 250 4-Hers, their family members and Clemson Cooperative Extension agents gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to share the impact the youth development organization has on their lives.…
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South Carolina 4-H covers state capitol in green
March 23, 2017More than 250 4-Hers, their family members and Clemson Cooperative Extension agents gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to share the impact the youth development organization has on their lives.…
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Furman professor Danielle Vinson authors book about Congress and the media
March 22, 2017
Furman University Professor C. Danielle Vinson has authored a new book, Congress and the Media: Beyond Institutional Power (Oxford University Press, 2017). In the volume, Vinson goes back in history…
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Bob Jones University hosts human genetics symposium
March 22, 2017
Bob Jones University will host a human genetics symposium in Stratton Hall Thursday, March 30, from 6-8 p.m. The symposium will focus on the topic of genetic syndromes. “Our goal…
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Dr. Michael Moore places second in The American Prize competition
March 22, 2017
Dr. Michael Moore was named second place winner for The American Prize in Conducting: College/University Division for Opera/Music Theater for 2016-2017. In consideration for the award, Moore submitted the University’s…
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SC State to reclaim ‘Missed’ students
March 20, 2017Officials from SC State University announced a new initiative developed to get SC State students who ‘stopped out’ back on track to earning their degrees from the institution. This latest…
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What’s “Your Big Idea?” – SC Bar YLD sponsors iCivics scholarship competition
March 20, 2017
If you’re a high school senior, your smartphone plus “Your Big Idea” could equal $2,000 for college! Students can answer one of four government-related questions in an Instagram video during…
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What’s “Your Big Idea?” – SC Bar YLD sponsors iCivics scholarship competition
March 20, 2017
If you’re a high school senior, your smartphone plus “Your Big Idea” could equal $2,000 for college! Students can answer one of four government-related questions in an Instagram video during…
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Nine S.C. schools are finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
March 20, 2017Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2017 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Nine S.C. schools are finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
March 20, 2017Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2017 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Spring Hill High School, Career Pathways Magnet, named National Magnet School of Distinction
March 20, 2017L to R: Dr. Ivan Randolph, State Board Chairman; Principal Dr. Michael Lofton; Ms. Molly Spearman, State Superintendent of Education Spring Hill High School, Career Pathways Magnet, has…
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Youth Leadership Academy wins regional Can Do Good competition, honors Townville Elementary victim Jacob Hall with design
March 20, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC), recognized Youth Leadership Academy in Pickens, S.C., as the winner of the 2016-17 Can Do Good Competition for the sixth through 12th grade division…
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Scholarly journal features LMES teacher
March 17, 2017A Lake Murray Elementary teacher’s passion for all things literacy earned her a spot in the latest edition of a statewide scholarly journal. As part of her master’s program at…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Scholarly journal features LMES teacher
March 17, 2017A Lake Murray Elementary teacher’s passion for all things literacy earned her a spot in the latest edition of a statewide scholarly journal. As part of her master’s program at…
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District Five Office of Finance & Operations awarded GFOA Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
March 16, 2017Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Office of Finance and Operations has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the…
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Spring Valley High School (Discovery and Explorations) named National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America
March 16, 2017
Spring Valley High School has been named a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Spring Valley High School’s…
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Charleston student wins state poetry Out Loud championship
March 14, 2017The South Carolina Arts Commission announces Janae Claxton, a junior at First Baptist School in Charleston, as the 2017 South Carolina Poetry Out Loud state champion. Claxton now advances to…
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Jones’ invitation to Music for All hits the right note
March 14, 2017Music for All, one of the nation’s largest music education organizations, invited River Bluff High Student Ian Merlin Jones to perform with its 2017 Honor Band of America, a prestigious…
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Lexington Middle becomes IB World School
March 14, 2017After four years of hard work, Lexington Middle School turned the page on its journey toward improving instruction by achieving International Baccalaureate World School status. The casual observer walking the…
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PHS culinary arts cooks up eighth at state
March 14, 2017It is not an easy task to compete using only two butane burners and two 8-foot tables. Nonetheless, Pelion High’s culinary arts team brought home eighth place from the…
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Jones’ invitation to Music for All hits the right note
March 14, 2017
Music for All, one of the nation’s largest music education organizations, invited River Bluff High Student Ian Merlin Jones to perform with its 2017 Honor Band of America, a prestigious…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
PHS culinary arts cooks up eighth at state
March 14, 2017It is not an easy task to compete using only two butane burners and two 8-foot tables. Nonetheless, Pelion High’s culinary arts team brought home eighth place from the…
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Lexington Middle becomes IB World School
March 14, 2017
After four years of hard work, Lexington Middle School turned the page on its journey toward improving instruction by achieving International Baccalaureate World School status. The casual observer walking the…
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AdvancED Team recommends national district-wide accreditation
March 13, 2017During a March 8, 2017 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board received a report from an AdvancED External Review Team as…
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Two long-time Trident Tech employees promoted
March 13, 2017Two long-time Trident Technical College employees have taken on new roles at the college. Dr. Catharine Almquist has been named vice president for academic affairs. In this role, she is…
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AdvancED Team recommends national district-wide accreditation for Lexington One
March 13, 2017During a March 8, 2017 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board received a report from an AdvancED External Review Team as…
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Richland County Sheriff serves as VIP judge at regional debate tournament
March 13, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was among seven ‘VIP judges’ for the finals in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) District A…
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AdvancED Team recommends national district-wide accreditation for Lexington One
March 13, 2017During a March 8, 2017 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board received a report from an AdvancED External Review Team as…
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Richland County Sheriff serves as VIP judge at regional debate tournament
March 13, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was among seven ‘VIP judges’ for the finals in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) District A…
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Sandlapper Elementary achieves Lighthouse School status
March 10, 2017
Sandlapper Elementary has been designated a Lighthouse School, by implementing The Leader in Me process. The school was commended for achieving positive school and student outcomes as well as having…
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PTA brings two Buddy Benches to NPES
March 8, 2017Students at New Providence Elementary have two new places to meet friends thanks to the hard work of the PTA. Along with generous donors, the NPES PTA recently unveiled a…
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Schools prove — All means All
March 8, 2017Try as he might, Lexington High Student Vaj James Runkle could not stop smiling as he and his teammates came to the stage one by one to receive their athletic…
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Schools prove — All means All
March 8, 2017
Try as he might, Lexington High Student Vaj James Runkle could not stop smiling as he and his teammates came to the stage one by one to receive their athletic…
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PTA brings two Buddy Benches to NPES
March 8, 2017Students at New Providence Elementary have two new places to meet friends thanks to the hard work of the PTA. Along with generous donors, the NPES PTA recently unveiled a…
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Softdocs helps Middlesex Community College move toward goal of self-service paperless campus
March 7, 2017Etrieve Enterprise Content Management Platform to Improve Productivity Across Institution’s Bedford and Lowell, Mass. Campuses In an effort to give self-service capabilities to students and reduce paper touchpoints between offices…
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Softdocs helps Middlesex Community College move toward goal of self-service paperless campus
March 7, 2017
Etrieve Enterprise Content Management Platform to Improve Productivity Across Institution’s Bedford and Lowell, Mass. Campuses In an effort to give self-service capabilities to students and reduce paper touchpoints between offices…
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Nation’s premiere scholarship program awards Columbia, SC student $20,000 for college
March 6, 2017
Jenning Chen, an exceptional senior at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, SC, has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the CocaCola Scholars…
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MGMS robotics teams finish season in winner’s circle
March 6, 2017Students from Meadow Glen Middle School came away winners from both the regional and state FIRST LEGO League competitions. In December, MGMS’s two robotics teams placed in the regional FIRST…
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WKHS head athletic trainer receives Athletic Training Service Award
March 6, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – White Knoll High School Head Athletic Trainer Sheila C. Gordon recently added another accolade to her list of career achievements. Gordon received the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s…
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MGMS robotics teams finish season in winner’s circle
March 6, 2017Students from Meadow Glen Middle School came away winners from both the regional and state FIRST LEGO League competitions. In December, MGMS’s two robotics teams placed in the regional FIRST…
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