WKHS head athletic trainer receives Athletic Training Service Award
March 6, 2017
LEXINGTON, 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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Teacher + leader = history
March 3, 2017Lexington High Mathematics Teacher Erika O. Perry spends weekdays surrounded by numbers, calculations and formulas. On the weekends, however, she enters a world of camouflage and command centers. During a…
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Teacher + leader = history
March 3, 2017
Lexington High Mathematics Teacher Erika O. Perry spends weekdays surrounded by numbers, calculations and formulas. On the weekends, however, she enters a world of camouflage and command centers. During a…
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South Carolina Law Review elects first black woman editor in chief
March 2, 2017
For the first time in its 69-year history the South Carolina Law Review has elected an African American to serve as its editor in chief. Chelsea Evans, a second-year law…
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Announcing new summer program for teens
March 1, 2017
Open House Announcing new summer program for teens led by dozens of business experts Open House to be held at NEXT Innovation Center on March 13, 2017, 5:00-7:00 p.m. GREENVILLE,…
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College of Charleston students to launch global sustainability project in Cameroon
March 1, 2017Armed with multiple business plan proposals, a microfinance loan training program, 13 iPads, soccer equipment and thousands of educational care packages, seven College of Charleston students will leave for a…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public school graduates
March 1, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its inaugural gala on Friday, March 17, to celebrate distinguished public…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public school graduates
March 1, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its inaugural gala on Friday, March 17, to celebrate distinguished public…
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Business classes now offered in the evening at TTC’s downtown Charleston campus
February 28, 2017
Opportunities are now available for individuals to work on an associate degree in business by taking evening classes at Trident Technical College’s Palmer Campus, located in downtown Charleston. The course…
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TTC receives grant from Bosch to support IT Career Clusters
February 27, 2017
Trident Technical College was awarded a grant of $49,872 from the Bosch Community Fund to support IT Career Clusters, a two-year project designed to develop a new Social/Digital Media Marketing…
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TTC receives grant from Bosch to support IT Career Clusters
February 27, 2017
Trident Technical College was awarded a grant of $49,872 from the Bosch Community Fund to support IT Career Clusters, a two-year project designed to develop a new Social/Digital Media Marketing…
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Blythewood Middle School again named “A School to Watch”
February 27, 2017
Blythewood Middle School has been re-designated as a 2017 School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. The program honors the work of middle schools implementing…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camps
February 27, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camps for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camps
February 27, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camps for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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Hammond Merit Scholars Program seeks applicants
February 23, 2017
The Hammond Scholars Program seeks prospective 9th and 10th grade students outside the Hammond community who exhibit great academic promise, are in the top of their class, and are leaders…
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Couple establishes endowed scholarship for political science, business majors
February 22, 2017
A random encounter in statistics class turned into a harmonious union for Gary Gaulin ’79 and his wife, Jody Guy Gaulin ’78. The couple has established a new endowed scholarship…
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Couple establishes endowed scholarship for political science, business majors
February 22, 2017
A random encounter in statistics class turned into a harmonious union for Gary Gaulin ’79 and his wife, Jody Guy Gaulin ’78. The couple has established a new endowed scholarship…
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Students and schools across the country awarded for kindness
February 21, 201710x digital Gives 4th Place Award to Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Student to aid Peruvian Orphanage Couponbox announced three winners today for its First Annual Kid Kindness Month…
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South Carolina General Assembly declares February 22, 2017 Harbison History Day in honor of Black History Month
February 21, 2017
In support of Black History Month, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a resolution declaring February 22, 2017, as Harbison History Day in South Carolina. Midlands Technical College pioneered the…
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First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15
February 21, 2017
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…
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First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15
February 21, 2017
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…
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State’s auto industry gets double dose of prestige with high-profile awards
February 20, 2017
South Carolina’s automotive industry and Clemson University’s reputation are receiving a double shot of prestige with the news that two automotive engineers are bringing home high-profile awards that recognize their…
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Carolyn Silver named director of Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future
February 20, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolyn Silver has been named director of Furman’s college access and success program, Bridges to a Brighter Future. Her appointment begins March 1. Silver brings more than…
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Citadel Graduate College alumnae heading new Swain Department of Nursing
February 20, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel’s new Swain Department of Nursing, along with its first class of evening undergraduate nursing students, is being led by Amelia Joseph, Ph.D. Joseph was engaged…
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Dutch Fork High alums shine on PGA Tour
February 20, 2017IRMO- Dutch Fork High School alum Dustin Johnson continues his dominance on golf’s biggest stage. Johnson shot a 17-under 267 to win the Genesis Open in Pacific Palisades, California. With…
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NYC Ballet Stars Shine at Koger Center in 12th Annual Ballet Stars of New York Gala
February 20, 2017
Six of the ballet world’s brightest talents will shine on the Koger Center stage March 19th, as the University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance presents the 12th…
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Get free financial aid assistance at College Goal South Carolina
February 17, 2017
When: Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Midlands Technical College Airport Campus – Academic Center  Students and parents can get the college financial aid assistance they are…
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Harbison West Elementary School selected as finalist for 2017 Riley Award for SIC Excellence
February 17, 2017
Harbison West Elementary School’s School Improvement Council (SIC) has been selected as one of five finalists statewide for the annual state 2017 Riley Award for SIC Excellence. The SC School…
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John Templeton Foundation awards $230K grant to Furman philosophy professor Epright and Furman psychology graduate Harden
February 14, 2017A $231,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation has been awarded to Furman University philosophy professor Carmela Epright, and 2003 Furman psychology graduate Paige Harden, now an associate professor of…
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EdVenture summer camp registration opens on February 15
February 13, 2017
EdVenture announces its summer camp registration will open on February 15. Beginning June 4 through August 18,  26 different Ed-traordinary themed camp sessions will provide children 4-12 year olds loads…
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Richland One announces new apprenticeship program with Cummins Inc., one of the world’s largest diesel companies
February 13, 2017
Cummins, Inc., a global manufacturer, distributor and service provider of diesel and natural gas engines, is partnering with Richland One to create its first-ever Youth Technician Apprenticeship Program that will…
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Trakas completes first novel, ‘Messenger from Mystery’
February 13, 2017
It took Dr. Deno Trakas 30 years to bring his simmering, riveting, thoughtful story of forbidden love and international intrigue to fruition. Now, he’s waiting to see what his writer…
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USC professor elected to National Academy of Engineering
February 13, 2017
University of South Carolina chemical engineering professor John Monnier has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a prestigious group of researchers selected for their significant and lasting…
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Richland One seeking input on 2017-2018 budget
February 13, 2017
Richland One will hold a series of meetings to receive input from employees, students, parents and community members as administrators work to develop the district’s 2017-2018 general fund budget. The…
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Woolbright becomes Lexington High athletic director/head football coach
February 13, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During a February 11, 2017 special board workshop, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hire of William Perry Woolbright as Lexington High…
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Bob Jones University offers free tuition for Palmetto Fellows
February 13, 2017
Bob Jones University will now offer the BJU Fellows Scholarship, a scholarship package that ensures free tuition for incoming South Carolina Palmetto Fellows recipients. South Carolina students who qualify for…
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USC Beaufort breaks ground on Hilton Head Island campus
February 10, 2017
The University of South Carolina Beaufort broke ground on a new Hilton Head Island Campus at 21 Office Park Road on Hilton Head Island. The ceremony featured remarks by university President…
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USC Beaufort breaks ground on Hilton Head Island campus
February 10, 2017
The University of South Carolina Beaufort broke ground on a new Hilton Head Island Campus at 21 Office Park Road on Hilton Head Island. The ceremony featured remarks by university President…
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District Five’s Center for Advanced Technical Studies continues to set the standard
February 10, 2017
When the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) opened up in District Five in August of 2012 not even its Director Dr. Bob Couch would have envisioned the success…
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Read to Succeed Summer Reading Camp Symposium to unite SC educators
February 10, 2017
Richland Library & Partners Tackle Best Summer Learning Practices Armed with the intention of leaders making readers, Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Education and several…
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Ridge View High School wins Columbia World Affairs Council Regional 2017 Academic WorldQuest
February 9, 2017
The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) awarded Ridge View High School first place in the Midlands Regional 2017 Academic WorldQuest competition. The team of freshmen, four students and one alternate,…
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Fleet of clean-operating propane school buses rolls into South Carolina
February 9, 2017
Blanchard Bus Centers delivers 26 new Blue Bird Vision Propane units to state of South Carolina The first of 26 propane-powered school buses were unveiled at a ceremony in Summerville.…
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Fleet of clean-operating propane school buses rolls into South Carolina
February 9, 2017
Blanchard Bus Centers delivers 26 new Blue Bird Vision Propane units to state of South Carolina The first of 26 propane-powered school buses were unveiled at a ceremony in Summerville.…
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Greenville Technical Charter School is opening annual board elections
February 8, 2017
Greenville Technical Charter School is opening annual board elections. Candidate filing date will be February 17, 2017. The statute governing charter schools provides parents/guardians and faculty/staff members with the opportunity…
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Statewide coalition hosts Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop
February 8, 2017The SC Disability Employment Coalition announced their upcoming Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Trident SC Works Center in North Charleston (1930 Hanahan Rd,…
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Free tax preparation at the W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center
February 6, 2017
Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some great news for taxpayers. The Center is partnering with SC Thrive to offer free state and federal income…
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Read to succeed summer reading camp symposium
February 6, 2017
Armed with the intention of leaders making readers, Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Education and several other organizations to host the Read to Succeed Summer…
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District Five teacher named South Carolina Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Teacher of the Year
February 6, 2017
Dutch Fork High School Science and Research Teacher Brittany Holden was named Teacher of the Year for South Carolina at the Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) on January…
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Financial Times ranks Moore School No. 1 in international experience
February 5, 2017
The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina offers the best international course experience for MBA students in the world, according to the Financial Times 2017…
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Construction Job Shadowing
February 3, 2017Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and Building Industries Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) place 21 students from Midlands area high schools in Construction Industry Job Shadow Day February 9,…
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