Students cultivate community service at White Knoll Middle
September 26, 2016What started out as a math class has morphed into a community service project on the grounds of White Knoll Middle School. Approximately 50 students and staff planted or harvested…
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Students cultivate community service at White Knoll Middle
September 26, 2016
What started out as a math class has morphed into a community service project on the grounds of White Knoll Middle School. Approximately 50 students and staff planted or harvested…
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Lexington One graduates receive Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarships
September 23, 2016Five Lexington County School District One graduates are among the 2016 Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarship recipients. The leading Midlands philanthropy group, Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded 94 scholarships totaling…
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Lexington One Board conducts Superintendent Little’s review
September 23, 2016
During the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board met in executive session to conduct Superintendent Gregory D. Little’s interim performance…
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Lexington One graduates receive Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarships
September 23, 2016Five Lexington County School District One graduates are among the 2016 Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarship recipients. The leading Midlands philanthropy group, Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded 94 scholarships totaling…
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Coker announces record enrollment for fall 2016
September 22, 2016
Enrollment for the fall of 2016 is the largest in Coker College’s 108-year history. The four traditional undergraduate classes are the largest the school has ever enrolled (811 students) with…
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United Way of the Midlands brings National Summit on Education to the Midlands
September 22, 2016
In partnership with America’s Promise Alliance and AT&T, this week United Way of the Midlands hosted the nationally recognized GradNation Community Summit at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus. The summit,…
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Lexington One announces Teachers of the Year
September 22, 2016Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose one teacher to represent them in the 2016–2017 Teacher of the Year process. Those honorees are: Carolina Springs Elementary First-Grade Teacher…
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Lexington One announces Teachers of the Year
September 22, 2016Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose one teacher to represent them in the 2016–2017 Teacher of the Year process. Those honorees are: Carolina Springs Elementary First-Grade Teacher…
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Dominion Foundation awards $5,000 to Horry Georgetown Technical College welding program
September 21, 2016
From wetland restoration to green roof technology, this year’s Dominion Foundation education grants will engage students of all ages in a variety of outstanding programs including the Horry Georgetown Technical…
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24,000 local students about to gain access to Richland Library card
September 21, 2016
To further Richland Library’s commitment of promoting student learning in the community, it will partner with Richland School District One as part of the White House’s ConnectED Library Challenge initiative. More…
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Midlands Technical College offers opportunity for former ITT Tech students
September 21, 2016
Midlands Technical College is inviting former ITT Tech students to an information session to learn about MTC’s 120+ academic and career programs, see what financial aid options might be available,…
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BCSD exceeds aggressive student enrollment projections
September 20, 2016
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to experience significant growth in student enrollment, increasing by 755 students from last year to this year. The 2016-2017 Day 10 Attendance Count totaled…
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Entrepreneur honors his mentor with gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation
September 20, 2016
Carl and Diana Stecker have established a scholarship fund through the Greenville Tech Foundation. The Carroll and Billie Rushing Endowed Scholarship for Nursing Studies honors Carl’s mentor, Carroll J. Rushing,…
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Dr. Pastides’ State of the University speech
September 20, 2016
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides delivered his annual State of the University address to the community on September 14. Thank you and good morning to all.…
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Dr. Pastides’ State of the University speech
September 20, 2016
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides delivered his annual State of the University address to the community on September 14. Thank you and good morning to all.…
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan — The “Smart, Easy Way” to Save
September 19, 2016
September is National College Savings Month, and Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to increase awareness among South Carolina families about the importance of saving early for college with a 529 plan.…
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan — The “Smart, Easy Way” to Save
September 19, 2016
September is National College Savings Month, and Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to increase awareness among South Carolina families about the importance of saving early for college with a 529 plan.…
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Coker College announces Criminology Bridge Program partnership with Northeastern Technical College
September 19, 2016
Coker College has partnered with Northeastern Technical College (NETC) in Cheraw, S.C., to offer a Criminology Bridge Program for NETC students. Scheduled to begin in the spring of 2017, the program will…
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Furman Political Science Professor Malici coauthors new book about U.S. Iran relations
September 19, 2016
Furman Political Science Professor Akan Malici has coauthored a new book about United States-Iran relations. The book, Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations: Enemies of Our Own Making…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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USC launches bold health sciences initiative
September 16, 2016
New health sciences research campus coming to BullStreet The health care industry is rapidly growing in South Carolina with high demand for college-educated workers in the next 15 years. As…
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Richland School District Two principal named to prestigious education policy program
September 16, 2016
Dr. Perry Mills, Sr., principal of Blythewood Academy, has been selected to participate in the 2016–2017 SC Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP). Dr. Mills joins 15 other professional and civic…
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Ten Lexington One students named National Merit semifinalists
September 16, 2016The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has revealed the names of the semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Ten high schoolers from Lexington County School District One are…
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Ten Lexington One students named National Merit semifinalists
September 16, 2016The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has revealed the names of the semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Ten high schoolers from Lexington County School District One are…
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Irmo Middle School principal named to prestigious education policy program
September 15, 2016
Irmo Middle School principal Robert Jackson has been selected as one of 15 professional and civic leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship…
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24,000 local students about to gain access to Richland Library Card
September 14, 2016
Richland Library & Richland One Partner for ConnectED Initiative To further Richland Library‘s commitment of promoting student learning in the community, it will hold a news conference 10…
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Clyburn floor statement on H.R. 295, to reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges And Universities Historic Preservation program
September 14, 2016
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) delivered the following statement during debate on H.R. 295, which passed the House unanimously by voice vote (as prepared for delivery):…
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Clyburn floor statement on H.R. 295, to reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges And Universities Historic Preservation program
September 14, 2016
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) delivered the following statement during debate on H.R. 295, which passed the House unanimously by voice vote (as prepared for delivery):…
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Kelly Gabriel named principal of Berkeley Elementary School
September 14, 2016
Kelly Gabriel has been named the new principal of Berkeley Elementary School located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on…
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District Five’s Todd Bedenbaugh named President of School Nutrition Association of South Carolina
September 14, 2016
District Five Director of Student Nutrition Todd Bedenbaugh has been elected as President of the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina (SNA of SC). Bedenbaugh will lead the SNA of…
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Seven Richland One seniors named 2017 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 14, 2016Seven Richland One high school seniors are among the 206 South Carolina students who have been named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationwide, more than 16,000 seniors…
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Clemson alumni pledge $428,000 gift to improve campus security
September 14, 2016
Three Clemson alumni – Avtec CEO Michael T. Branning (Class of 1986); Donna Branning Thompson (1988); and Linda Branning Doherty (1992) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the…
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Clemson alumni pledge $428,000 gift to improve campus security
September 14, 2016
Three Clemson alumni – Avtec CEO Michael T. Branning (Class of 1986); Donna Branning Thompson (1988); and Linda Branning Doherty (1992) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the…
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Five District Five alumni announced as scholarship recipients
September 13, 2016
Scholarships continue to roll in for recent District Five graduates as five students have been selected as scholarship recipients provided by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Achieving the Dream at Greenville Technical College
September 12, 2016
A $12,500 gift from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® will support students through the Achieving the Dream (AtD) initiative at Greenville…
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Diggs Receives Award of Excellence from the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists
September 12, 2016
Blythewood High School sophomore Imani LaShae Diggs was recently recognized with an Award of Excellence from the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists. Award recipients have demonstrated leadership potential,…
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SCE&G Reaches Solar Power Milestone
September 12, 2016
SCE&G has reached a milestone for adding utility-scale solar power to its supply. The company today announced plans for a new solar farm in Jasper County being developed by Adger…
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District Five’s Sara Wheeler takes helm as President of Magnet Schools of America
September 12, 2016
District Five Magnet School Program Director Sara Wheeler has always had a passion for building relationships and for making a positive difference for teachers and students. Her latest opportunity gives…
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Eliza Ingle joins coker College Board of Trustees
September 12, 2016
Eliza Ingle, a professor of dance at the College of Charleston, has been elected for a second time to the Coker College Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to have…
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John Cerasani joins Coker College Board of Trustees
September 12, 2016
John Cerasani, a senior vice president with Risk Strategies Company who is a leader in the employee benefits arena specializing in higher education, has been elected to the Coker College…
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Foundation awards $236,648 in scholarships
September 12, 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 94 scholarships totaling $236,648 to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 37…
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Clyburn statement on availability of funds for new school in Denmark-Olar School District
September 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has announced approval of a direct loan through its community facilities program of $38 million for a new K-8 school,…
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Clyburn statement on availability of funds for new school in Denmark-Olar School District
September 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has announced approval of a direct loan through its community facilities program of $38 million for a new K-8 school,…
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CCSD hires Executive Director of Transportation
September 11, 2016
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced William “Jeff” Scott as its Executive Director of Transportation. Scott is a Citadel graduate and has served as the Interim Executive Director of Transportation…
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Clemson course to help food manufacturers meet federal requirements
September 11, 2016
South Carolina food manufacturers can receive needed federal certifications by completing the Better Process Control School offered by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service this month. The course teaches canning and…
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Greenville Technical College offers open house for former ITT Tech students
September 8, 2016
An Open House will be held at Greenville Technical College to welcome former ITT Tech students to the college and to provide an overview of the admissions process. Two sessions…
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Lifelong learning at Wofford offers new slate of courses
September 8, 2016
Lifelong Learning at Wofford College is entering its second year with a new slate of classes for adult learners. The new eight-week session will run from Sept. 19 through Nov.…
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District serves nearly 50,000 meals during summer
September 8, 2016
Richland School District Two and food services partner Sodexo served nearly 50,000 meals this summer through the Summer Food Service Program. Children, up to age 18, enjoyed free, meals at…
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