Former Furman President David Shi, Angela Halfacre Shi, make $500,000 gift to support Sustainability at University
December 5, 2016Former Furman University President David E. Shi and his wife, Angela Halfacre Shi, have made a $500,000 gift to the university that will provide additional financial support for students who…
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2016 Legislative Advocacy Program of the Year Award
December 5, 2016
The legislative advocacy efforts of the Fort Mill School District and School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties school boards during the 2016 legislative session have been deemed the…
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Queenie M. Boyd elected as SCSBA president
December 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Queenie M. Boyd, board member of the Lee County School District Board, was elected as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s…
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Queenie M. Boyd elected as SCSBA president
December 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Queenie M. Boyd, board member of the Lee County School District Board, was elected as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s…
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Gilbert High students entertain second-graders at the fair
December 5, 2016For one day only, the fair came to Gilbert Primary School. Vendors didn’t sell funnel cakes or popcorn, but dozens of miniature amusement park rides designed and built by Gilbert…
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Gilbert High students entertain second-graders at the fair
December 5, 2016
For one day only, the fair came to Gilbert Primary School. Vendors didn’t sell funnel cakes or popcorn, but dozens of miniature amusement park rides designed and built by Gilbert…
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Teach For America–South Carolina receives $5,000 grant from AT&T to support STEM education initiative
December 4, 2016
Teach For America–South Carolina received a $5,000 grant from AT&T South Carolina to support the region’s InnovateSC initiative, which seeks to increase statewide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education…
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South Carolina school district superintendents affirm support for military-connected students
December 4, 2016
South Carolina school district superintendents and senior leaders from the Active Duty military, the National Guard and Reserves came together at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Building…
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South Carolina school district superintendents affirm support for military-connected students
December 4, 2016
South Carolina school district superintendents and senior leaders from the Active Duty military, the National Guard and Reserves came together at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Building…
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Midlands Technical College’s Mechatronics Lab named in honor of Michelin
December 4, 2016
Michelin North America donated $35,000 to provide equipment for the Mechatronics Technology Certificate program at Midlands Technical College (MTC). In recognition of the commitment, MTC has named its Mechatronics Laboratory…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces new board
December 1, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the election of new board members, appointed in June for terms to run two years. Herbert Watts, who serves on the…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces new board
December 1, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the election of new board members, appointed in June for terms to run two years. Herbert Watts, who serves on the…
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Kelly Mill Middle retains AVID National Demonstration School status
November 30, 2016Kelly Mill Middle School has once again received AVID National Demonstration School status. Kelly Mill is one of only two schools in the state to receive this honor and joins…
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Richland Two principal selected as South Carolina Elementary School Principal of the Year
November 30, 2016
Catawba Trail Elementary Principal Denise Barth was announced as the South Carolina Elementary School Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA), during a surprise…
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SC State Athletic Director resigns
November 30, 2016
SC State University Athletic Director Paul Bryant, who has held the position for three years, resigned from his post, effective Dec. 15. Bryant will head to Grambling State University as…
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Denise Barth named Elementary Principal of the Year
November 30, 2016
Mrs. Denise Barth, principal of Catawba Trail Elementary School in Richland School District Two, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year by the South Carolina…
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Pair of UofSC professors named AAAS Fellows
November 30, 2016
University of South Carolina sociology professor Douglas Anderton and chemistry professor Stephen Morgan have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a…
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Clemson horticulture, Landscape Services teach proper tree planting
November 30, 2016
Clemson University students are learning from the best about how to correctly plant a tree and watch it grow. And a Clemson horticulturist has some expert advice to help homeowners…
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Clemson horticulture, Landscape Services teach proper tree planting
November 30, 2016
Clemson University students are learning from the best about how to correctly plant a tree and watch it grow. And a Clemson horticulturist has some expert advice to help homeowners…
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Nicole Thompson named Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year
November 30, 2016
Nicole Thompson, assistant principal of Oakridge Middle School in York School District Two, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year by the South…
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Lexington student receives presidential honor for community service
November 30, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – Awards from the President of the United States don’t come along every day, but Paul Kim can now display his award proudly. A student at Lexington High,…
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Lexington student receives presidential honor for community service
November 30, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Awards from the President of the United States don’t come along every day, but Paul Kim can now display his award proudly. A student at Lexington High,…
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Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program nominations now being accepted
November 29, 2016
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program. Middle school students who attend the public schools of Lexington One, Lexington/Richland Five and Richland Two are…
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Anonymous donor contributes $75K to three existing Winthrop Funds
November 29, 2016
An anonymous $75,000 gift will boost financial support for Winthrop students by endowing one existing fund and providing substantial contributions to two additional existing funds. This gift will provide $25,000…
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Three Rock Hill residents receive Top 2016 Alumni Awards
November 28, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – Rock Hill residents Joann McMaster ’45, Harry Dalton ’86 and Debbie Garrick ’87, ’89 garnered the top 2016 Alumni Awards during Winthrop’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend…
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Two District Five principals named as 2017 South Carolina Principals of the Year
November 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two principals in Lexington-Richland School District Five as 2017 South Carolina Principals of the Year. Dr. Gerald…
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Richland Two names Jackson Creek Elementary principal
November 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – At the Tuesday, November 15, 2016 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved longtime Richland Two educator Dr.…
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Statewide coalition hosts Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop
November 28, 2016
The SC Disability Employment Coalition is thrilled to announce their upcoming Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Greenville SC Works Center (225 S. Pleasantburg…
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The Center for Advanced Technical Studies hosts Clean Energy Technology Showcase
November 22, 2016The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) hosted the Advanced Career Clean Energy Technology Showcase in partnership with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). The Center was the first…
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Midway Elementary crossing guard receives outstanding service award
November 22, 2016Often the first person some students and parents see on a typical school day, crossing guards help keep students safe every day. In appreciation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s…
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Midway Elementary crossing guard receives outstanding service award
November 22, 2016
Often the first person some students and parents see on a typical school day, crossing guards help keep students safe every day. In appreciation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s…
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UofSC student wins Rhodes Scholarship
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – University of South Carolina senior Jory Fleming has been named one of the 32 winners of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. A Capstone Fellow, Fleming is pursuing a…
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Wild hogs a costly headache for S.C. landowners, Clemson study shows
November 21, 2016
Feral hogs are a $115 million problem for the state’s agriculture, livestock and timber industries in South Carolina, according to a Clemson University study on landowners’ perceived damages from the…
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Furman University Professor Tessitore named to inaugural Jane Hipp Professorship
November 21, 2016
Furman University political science professor Aristide (Ty) Tessitore has been appointed to the newly established Jane Hipp Professorship in Western and American Political Thought at the university. The professorship was…
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Middle school counseling programs named model programs
November 21, 2016The American School Counselor Association recognized two Lexington County School District One schools, Lexington Middle and Pelion Middle, for their strong school counseling programs by naming them Recognized ASCA Model…
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Hopkins Middle School, with support from EngenuitySC, will host hands-on “ForenSTEMics Night” Nov. 29, 2016
November 21, 2016Crime scene analysis, bloodwork, fingerprinting and instruction from forensics and toxicology professionals, all part of STEM/IB education initiative Hopkins Middle School, a candidate for the IB Middle Years Program in…
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Michelin teams up with Clemson, USC to create sustainability course
November 21, 2016
Michelin North America and students from the two largest universities in South Carolina are teaming up in an effort to improve sustainability within the tire industry. The initiative, “One SC…
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Michelin teams up with Clemson, USC to create sustainability course
November 21, 2016
Michelin North America and students from the two largest universities in South Carolina are teaming up in an effort to improve sustainability within the tire industry. The initiative, “One SC…
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Middle school counseling programs named model programs
November 21, 2016
The American School Counselor Association recognized two Lexington County School District One schools, Lexington Middle and Pelion Middle, for their strong school counseling programs by naming them Recognized ASCA Model…
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Hopkins Middle School, with support from EngenuitySC, will host hands-on “ForenSTEMics Night” Nov. 29, 2016
November 21, 2016
Crime scene analysis, bloodwork, fingerprinting and instruction from forensics and toxicology professionals, all part of STEM/IB education initiative Hopkins Middle School, a candidate for the IB Middle Years Program in…
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Hammond Headmaster receives top SCISA award
November 18, 2016
The South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) has named Headmaster Chris Angel 2016 recipient of the Dr. Charles Aimar Award for Educational Leadership. This is the highest honor bestowed by…
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Career specialists, local businesses showcase career paths
November 18, 2016
Students in Lexington County School District One didn’t travel far to explore a myriad of career options last month. Dozens of high schoolers participated in the annual Career Showcase at…
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Career specialists, local businesses showcase career paths
November 17, 2016Students in Lexington County School District One didn’t travel far to explore a myriad of career options last month. Dozens of high schoolers participated in the annual Career Showcase at…
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BJU Opera production wins national award
November 17, 2016
The National Opera Association (NOA) announced that Bob Jones University’s 2015 performance of “La Cenerentola” won second place in their nation-wide opera production competition. “La Cenerentola” was directed by Jeffrey…
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Paula Hite appointed to Midlands Technical College Commission
November 17, 2016
Paula Hite of Lexington County has been appointed to serve as a commissioner on the Midlands Technical College Commission. The Midlands Technical College Commission is comprised of 13 leading citizens…
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Abbey Duggins named High School Assistant Principal of the Year
November 17, 2016
Dr. Abbey Duggins, assistant principal of Saluda High School in Saluda County School District, has been named the 2017 High School Assistant Principal of the Year by the South Carolina…
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Irmo High School partners with the Michael J. Mungo Foundation
November 17, 2016
For the third straight year, Irmo High School’s after-school program “Irmo Advantage” has partnered with the Michael J. Mungo Foundation to provide academic assistance at no charge. This program is…
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District teachers awarded grants for their “Bright Ideas”
November 16, 2016Several Berkeley County School District teachers will receive Berkeley Electric Cooperative (BEC) Bright Ideas Grants to purchase supplies and complete exciting and educational projects with their students. To celebrate grant…
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