Patten joins Lexington One as controller
January 26, 2017During the December 20, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of Donna M. Patten, Certified Public Accountant,…
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Patten joins Lexington One as controller
January 26, 2017
During the December 20, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of Donna M. Patten, Certified Public Accountant,…
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Lexington One announces Walker to retire, Caldwell, Stacey promotions
January 25, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During the January 17, 2017 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, Superintendent Gregory D. Little, Ed.D. informed the board that…
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Lexington Medical Center accepting applications for 2017 Partners Program
January 25, 2017
Lexington Medical Center is accepting applications for the 2017 Partners Program, a summer internship for Lexington County high school students that introduces them to careers in the health care industry.…
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Scholarship applications open
January 25, 2017
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2017-2018 school year starting on January 13 through March 5, 2017. Interested students should visit…
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Scholarship applications open
January 24, 2017Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2017-2018 school year starting on January 13 through March 5, 2017. Interested students should visit…
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Richland One announces pre-K registration for 2017-2018 school year
January 24, 2017
Starting March 1, families can begin registering their four-year-olds for Richland One’s 2017-2018 pre-kindergarten programs. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2017, and parents must…
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Chapin High School coach named 2016 NFHS Coaches Association Coach of the Year
January 24, 2017
Chapin High School girls’ soccer coach Bob Taylor has been awarded the 2016 South Carolina Coach of the Year award by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).…
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Irmo Elementary School teacher selected for the CARC Distinguished Reading Teacher Award
January 24, 2017
Irmo Elementary School second grade teacher Margaret Nickerson has been selected for the Columbia Area Reading Council (CARC) Distinguished Reading Teacher Award for the 2016-2017 school year. This marks the…
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Center for Law and Global Policy Development wins second consecutive ‘We the People’ state title
January 24, 2017Testifying before a critical panel of judges can make even veteran politicians sweat a little, but students from Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development…
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Bob Jones Academy named state co-champion in international robotics competition
January 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy (BJA) fielded 10 teams in the Wonder League Robotics Competition, an international coding competition with nearly 5,400 teams participating from 53 countries, and were…
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Center for Law and Global Policy Development wins second consecutive ‘We the People’ state title
January 24, 2017
Testifying before a critical panel of judges can make even veteran politicians sweat a little, but students from Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development…
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Ridge View HS senior named Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
January 23, 2017
When Jazmine Prince was in elementary school, she was diagnosed with a learning disability after her mother grew concerned about her reading difficulties. With the hard work and dedication of…
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USC researchers discover new subtype of cervical cancer
January 23, 2017A team of University of South Carolina scientists led by assistant research professor Carolyn Banister and associate professor Phillip Buckhaults has discovered a new subtype of cervical cancer that…
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Aflac provides scholarship funds for the USC School of Medicine Greenville
January 23, 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 33 percent of American adults are considered obese. In addition, “obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2…
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Aflac provides scholarship funds for the USC School of Medicine Greenville
January 23, 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 33 percent of American adults are considered obese. In addition, “obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2…
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Spring Valley teacher recognized for supporting high school women in technology
January 23, 2017
Tammy Vaught has been named the South Carolina Aspirations in Computing Educator of the Year. The NCWIT award publicly celebrates educators who encourage high school women’s interest and participation in…
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USC alumni to head to Statehouse Jan. 25 for Carolina Day
January 23, 2017
Support for higher education is a vital to securing a strong economic future for South Carolina and improving the lives of all its residents. That’s the message alumni, students and…
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Clemson, Coastal Carolina titles a reminder of state’s potential
January 23, 2017
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller For many South Carolinians – including a lot of die-hard Gamecock fans like me – the early morning hours of Jan. 10 won’t soon…
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Clemson, Coastal Carolina titles a reminder of state’s potential
January 23, 2017
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller For many South Carolinians – including a lot of die-hard Gamecock fans like me – the early morning hours of Jan. 10 won’t soon…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Center for Law and Global Policy Development begins new series
January 21, 2017
With the goal of informing and engaging the public about important issues, students who study in the Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development created…
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Center for Law and Global Policy Development begins new series
January 20, 2017With the goal of informing and engaging the public about important issues, students who study in the Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development created…
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BJU Department of Engineering to host Robotics Open House
January 20, 2017The Bob Jones University Department of Engineering will hold a Robotics Open House Saturday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Activity Center near Alumni Stadium on the…
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Lexington One announces Teacher of the Year finalists
January 20, 2017Lexington County School District One proudly announces its five finalists for Lexington One District Teacher of the Year: Lexington Elementary First-Grade Teacher Jamie M. Hudson; Lexington High Mathematics Teacher Angie…
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Lexington District One teachers earn national certification
January 20, 2017River Bluff High Social Studies Teacher Anastasia Sease earned her National Board Certification recently, while 12 Lexington County School District One teachers renewed their National Board Certification. Certifications remain valid…
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Lexington District One teachers earn national certification
January 20, 2017
River Bluff High Social Studies Teacher Anastasia Sease earned her National Board Certification recently, while 12 Lexington County School District One teachers renewed their National Board Certification. Certifications remain valid…
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Tim Hardee, System President, SC Technical College System
January 18, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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Tim Hardee, System President, SC Technical College System
January 18, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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Irmo High School band director recognized nationally as one of “50 Directors Who Make a Difference”
January 18, 2017
IRMO, SC – Irmo High School band director Roger Simpson has been recognized nationally by the School Band and Orchestra (SBO) magazine in their 19thannual “50 Directors Who Make a…
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District Five teacher nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
January 17, 2017
Spring Hill High School marketing teacher Norma Brown has been nominated for the 2016-2017 National LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger…
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Bob Jones University receives million dollar gift
January 17, 2017
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the receipt of a $1 million unrestricted gift to BJU. “As we continue to celebrate our ninetieth year, it’s encouraging to receive gifts…
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Teacher Shortage Concerns Continue To Grow
January 16, 2017
According to results from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Fall 2016 Supply and Demand Survey, more teachers are leaving their classrooms each year. Nearly 6,500 public…
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Teacher Shortage Concerns Continue To Grow
January 16, 2017
According to results from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Fall 2016 Supply and Demand Survey, more teachers are leaving their classrooms each year. Nearly 6,500 public…
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Tom Lawrence named Dean of Arts and Sciences division
January 15, 2017
PENDLETON, SC – Tom Lawrence spent the last five years as instructor and an administrator in the Business and Public Services Division (BPS) at Tri-County Technical College. This semester he…
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Gov. Nikki Haley issues Proclamation recognizing Clemson University Football
January 13, 2017
Proclamation Designates Saturday As “Clemson Tigers National Football Champions Day” Governor Nikki Haley has issued a proclamation recognizing the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley issues Proclamation recognizing Clemson University Football
January 13, 2017
Proclamation Designates Saturday As “Clemson Tigers National Football Champions Day” Governor Nikki Haley has issued a proclamation recognizing the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.…
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City Year receives $2 million Youth Mentoring Grant from U.S. Department of Justice
January 13, 2017Two-Year, Multistate Award Enables City Year to Support Students in Eight Cities A $2 million youth mentoring grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been awarded to City…
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City Year receives $2 million Youth Mentoring Grant from U.S. Department of Justice
January 13, 2017
Two-Year, Multistate Award Enables City Year to Support Students in Eight Cities A $2 million youth mentoring grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been awarded to City…
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Midlands Technical College names 2016-2017 top Adjunct Faculty
January 12, 2017
Midlands Technical College (MTC) kicked off its spring semester by honoring its Adjunct Faculty of the Year for 2016-2017. Adjunct faculty are hired by colleges on a contractual, part-time basis…
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Richland Two hires new Chief Human Resources Officer
January 12, 2017
At a special called board meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved Shawn…
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SCSL Governor names two BJU students to cabinet
January 12, 2017
South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) Governor J. Elliott Kelley named two Bob Jones University students to serve on his cabinet. Kelley named Michael Pettit, a sophomore history major, as Attorney…
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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex
January 12, 2017The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…
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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex
January 12, 2017
The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…
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Couponbox announces Kid Kindness Month and contest
January 12, 2017
To honor and promote acts of kid kindness, Couponbox has proclaimed this January to be the first annual national Kid Kindness Month. The international online discount company has created this…
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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex
January 12, 2017
The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…
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Blythewood Middle School Improvement Council named to the SC SIC 2017 Honor Roll
January 11, 2017
Congratulations to Blythewood Middle School Improvement Council (SIC) for being named to the South Carolina SIC’s 2017 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education.…
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Area high school woman recognized as technology leader
January 11, 2017
Elaine Patterson has been selected as an Aspirations in Computing – South Carolina award recipient and a National Aspirations in Computing award recipient. She attends Spring Valley High School in…
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BJU to host Spring Conference series featuring Ken Ham
January 11, 2017
Bob Jones University will host a three-part Spring Conference series Feb. 13-17 featuring keynote speaker Ken Ham, one of the foremost experts on the Genesis account of creation. Ham is…
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