Erin McGee named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of the next week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce…
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Spencer Quinlan named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of this week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce each…
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CCSD Leadership announcements
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome the following new leaders: Bryan Coleman, Principal, Thomas C. Cario Middle School Beth Dillenkoffer, Principal, James Simons Montessori School Latrice Smalls, Interim…
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Presbyterian College holds 140th commencement for College of Arts and Sciences
May 16, 2023
Presbyterian College presented the Class of 2023 with wisdom, encouragement, and congratulations at the 140th Commencement for the College of Arts and Science on May 13. And more importantly, they…
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Piedmont Technical College Honors Academic Shining Stars
May 15, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 30 conscientious student leaders at its Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. The April 19 proceedings were broadcast live…
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Greenville Technical College and University of South Carolina sign agreement creating transfer pathways
May 15, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and University of South Carolina Columbia (USC) have signed an agreement promoting access and facilitating the transfer of GTC students into the university’s programs. The goal…
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Former CSU golden gal’s legacy lives on with $1.5 million gift
May 15, 2023
A gift from the estate of a longtime Charleston Southern University employee will bless students for years to come. The gift of nearly $1.5 million from the late Barbara “Binky”…
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Two South Carolina students named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 15, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical…
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Pamela Altstatt receives TCTC Adjunct Faculty Award
May 15, 2023
Pamela Altstatt’s passion for providing learning experiences that support students’ physical, mental and emotional health and well-being was recognized Thursday, May 4, when she received Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) 2023…
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‘Very Eric Carle’ exhibition making southeastern debut at Upcountry History Museum
May 15, 2023
It will be a very special day for children and adults alike when the unique, one-of-a-kind Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit opens Saturday, May…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session May 17
May 15, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Laurens, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, May 17 from…
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Laurens County School District 55 Holds Amazing Shake Luncheon
May 14, 2023
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Administrative Office Staff welcomed confident, humble, poised, and respectful students from grades 5-8 and their coaches on Friday, May 5, 2023, to…
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Ten Laurens District 55 High School Students Earn Certificates and Associate in Arts Degrees from Piedmont Technical College
May 14, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) congratulates ten Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) seniors for earning a Certificate in University Studies or an Associate in Arts degree from…
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Cathy Tang of Spring Valley High School named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar
May 11, 2023
Spring Valley High School senior Cathy Tang is receiving one of the highest honors for high school students. This week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the selection of…
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Chloe Spitzer named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 11, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of this week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce each…
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Wyatt receives grant, donates funds to children’s library
May 11, 2023
Julia Wyatt, an elementary education major at Newberry College, always looks for ways to ‘pay it forward.’ When she learned she had been awarded a scholarship by the Cindy Mackie…
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Laurens County Chamber Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Laurens County CLASS XXIV
May 11, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting application for Leadership Laurens County XXIV. The goal of Leadership Laurens County is to develop informed, committed, and qualified leaders capable…
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SCCADVASA joins the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission to host a Summit on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits
May 10, 2023
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWActionNow #MMIWG2S Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The MMISWG2 Summit is part of a movement that…
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More than 11,300 student loan borrowers in South Carolina approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
May 10, 2023
PSLF highlighted as Public Service Recognition Week begins Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for…
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WREN celebrates passage of Paid Leave for Educators in South Carolina
May 10, 2023
Today, the Paid Leave for Educators (H 3908) passed the House unanimously. This bill is off to the Governor’s desk for signature. Soon, more than 55,000 educators in South Carolina…
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Statement from Palmetto State Teachers Association on passage of parental leave benefits bill
May 10, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association applauds today’s unanimous vote in the South Carolina House to concur with Senate amendments to H. 3908, a bill that will make educators in South Carolina…
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PTC Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Recipients
May 9, 2023
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation recognized more than 200 scholarship benefactors and recipients at an awards luncheon recently in Greenwood. Enjoying a delicious and satisfying chicken-and-rice with vegetables meal followed…
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Mia Tensley awarded TCTC Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 9, 2023
Mia Tensley’s dedication to Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), her students, and her craft earned her the highest award presented to faculty. Tensley, Reading and College Skills instructor in the Academic…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy graduates 41 at 10th annual hooding ceremony
May 9, 2023
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy held its 10th hooding ceremony Friday, sending 41 new doctors of pharmacy into the first stage of their professional careers. One word seemed to…
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Harbor View competing in Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
May 9, 2023Who: Students, staff, parents, community members, and media outlets are welcome and encouraged to attend. What: Harbor View Elementary School is participating in this weekend’s Charleston Dragon Boat Festival. A…
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Richland One administrative assistant named NAEOP Office Professional of the Year
May 9, 2023
Bridget S. Bookert, the administrative assistant and bookkeeper at Olympia Learning Center, has been named the 2023 Olive T. Ritchie Office Professional of the Year by the National Association of…
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PC to Launch Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies on May 18
May 9, 2023
Presbyterian College’s new Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies officially opens this spring. The new center’s public launch will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 18. A…
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CSU graduates more than 700 students on Saturday
May 9, 2023
Charleston Southern University’s commencement marked some firsts and lasts on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Approximately 710 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Kherry Cohea received the first aeronautics…
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Mary Ford’s Bilsback named Top Five 2023 Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 9, 2023Katie Bilsback of Mary Ford Early Learning & Family Center is in her third year of teaching in the Head Start program for Charleston County School District (CCSD) and works…
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College of Charleston part of educational coalition aiming to change S.C. healthcare using AI
May 9, 2023The College of Charleston is part of a coalition of South Carolina researchers working to modernize healthcare diagnostics and treatment in South Carolina with the use of artificial intelligence. The…
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Original Six Foundation to distribute over 30,000 books to kindergarten students in rural and underserved communities
May 9, 2023
There’s no greater gift to a child than teaching him or her to read. There’s also no more important academic skill. That’s why the Original Six Foundation’s My First Library…
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Midlands Technical College graduates 1,600+ students
May 9, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) graduated 1,689 students from more than 120 academic programs during its annual commencement at the Colonial Life Arena. The college awarded 1,159 associate degrees, 95 diplomas,…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Graduates 41 at 10th Annual Hooding Ceremony
May 8, 2023
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy held its 10th hooding ceremony Friday, sending 41 new doctors of pharmacy into the first stage of their professional careers. One word seemed to…
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Lander’s College of Education Honors Graduates, Academic Award Recipients
May 8, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education awarded pins to more than 90 bachelor’s degree candidates during a special ceremony that also recognized master’s degree candidates and academic award recipients. Dr. Sarah…
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Lander Faculty Members Named Professors of Affordable Learning
May 8, 2023
While the cost of learning materials for college courses can pose a financial challenge to many students, faculty members at Lander University are doing their part to keep classes affordable…
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Lander Nursing Recognizes Graduates
May 8, 2023
Lander University’s Abney Cultural Center Auditorium was filled to capacity on Tuesday, May 2, for the William Preston Turner School of Nursing’s annual recognition ceremony. A total of 54 graduating…
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Converse providing educators with critical skills to benefit students with autism
May 8, 2023
Aiming to better equip highly skilled educators for success and to support districts in their ability to retain top teaching talent, Converse University has launched South Carolina’s first Master of…
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Lowcountry Graduate Center Supervisory Council Meeting
May 5, 2023A meeting of the Supervisory Council for the Lowcountry Graduate Center will be held on Thursday, May 25th at 9:00 am EST, virtually via Zoom Webinar. Access the meeting online…
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Numerical Methods for Data Science Class
May 5, 2023
Although data science algorithms can be run by anyone who can push a button, to understand or innovate them requires a deeper understanding of the underlying mathematics. This special topics…
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Numerical Methods for Data Science Class
May 5, 2023Although data science algorithms can be run by anyone who can push a button, to understand or innovate them requires a deeper understanding of the underlying mathematics. This special topics…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
May 5, 2023
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 5. Included were 364 registered participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 11…
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2023 Vintage Dedicated to Betty Solomon
May 4, 2023
The Bob Jones University yearbook staff dedicated the 2023 Vintage to Betty Solomon, a devoted faculty member for over forty-four years in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Currently, she serves…
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USC, Lexington One students demo latest robotics tech in D.C.
May 4, 2023
The world’s leading companies know that when it comes to technology demonstrations, seeing is believing. The same can be said for students when they see what they learn in the…
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Eaton Corporation donates $20,000 to PTC Foundation
May 4, 2023
Officials from Eaton Corporation recently visited the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to present a check for $20,000 to the PTC Foundation specifically to support the college’s engineering…
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Laurens District 55 High School NJROTC Program Challenges Students Physically and Mentally
May 4, 2023
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Program is a curriculum emphasizing citizenship and leadership development. It teaches maritime heritage and naval topics. Students in the program also engage…
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Eaton Corporation donates $20,000 to PTC Foundation
May 4, 2023
Officials from Eaton Corporation recently visited the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to present a check for $20,000 to the PTC Foundation specifically to support the college’s engineering…
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Laurens County Museum Offers Genealogy Recording Class
May 4, 2023
Want to learn to put your genealogical research into a form your children and grandchildren will want to see? Come to the Laurens County Museum on May 9 and 16…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Calls on Lander Grads to Never Fear Failure
May 4, 2023
Although many sitting in the audience already had overcome obstacles in their pursuit of a college degree, South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette called on the Class of 2023 to…
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District 55 School Board Approves Recommendations for 2023-2024 New Certified Employees and Administrative Positions
May 3, 2023
The School Board of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, via phone conference, and approved recommendations for 2023-2024 new…
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Construction Palooza – May 13
May 3, 2023
Join Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association, the Academy for Technology and Academics, and Habitat for Humanity for a Celebration! Saturday, May 13, marks the culmination of a seven-month program in…
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