Hai Yao appointed to new Ernest R. Norville Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering
August 22, 2016
A Clemson University professor who plays a key role in bringing together some of South Carolina’s leading minds for bioengineering research is the new Ernest R. Norville Endowed Chair in…
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Von Lehe elected University of South Carolina board chairman
August 21, 2016
Charleston attorney John von Lehe was elected the new chairman of the University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees on Friday, Aug. 19. He replaces outgoing chairman Eugene P. Warr…
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Von Lehe elected University of South Carolina board chairman
August 21, 2016
Charleston attorney John von Lehe was elected the new chairman of the University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees on Friday, Aug. 19. He replaces outgoing chairman Eugene P. Warr…
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Grant funding allows students to find their place in the arts
August 19, 2016Students’ access to the arts is on the rise in Lexington County School District One. Two schools, Pleasant Hill Middle and White Knoll Middle, recently received another round of grant…
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A Conversation with Bill McDonald, USC Gamecocks Golf Coach
August 19, 2016
Mike Dojc gets Gamecocks Golf Coach, Billy Mac, to wax wise and erudite on everything from analytical freak factors coaches look for while recruiting to how to counsel golfers post-apocalyptic-hole-meltdown.…
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Grant funding allows students to find their place in the arts
August 19, 2016Students’ access to the arts is on the rise in Lexington County School District One. Two schools, Pleasant Hill Middle and White Knoll Middle, recently received another round of grant…
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Fellenger to serve as assistant professor of Nursing at BJU
August 18, 2016
Jodie A. Fellenger will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an assistant professor of Nursing in the College of Arts and Sciences. Fellenger previously served as a…
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Blythewood High School teacher to help shape national education policy
August 18, 2016
Blythewood High School AP Government teacher Patrick Kelly has been named a 2016–2017 Teaching Ambassador Fellow by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Kelly served as a 2015 Classroom Teaching…
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Columbia College offers NEW Read to Succeed in-service course for Middle and Secondary Educators
August 18, 2016
Columbia College is offering a course designed to enhance middle and secondary teachers’ understanding and use of literacy skills and strategies in the teaching of the academic disciplines. This course…
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MTC nursing and health sciences graduates receive their professional pins
August 17, 2016
Nearly 200 nursing and health science students received their professional pins for completing their academic programs last week. Participation in the pinning ceremony allows graduates the opportunity to present themselves…
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Gayle Arries receives Tri-County’s Presidential Medallion for staff excellence
August 17, 2016
Gayle Arries, director of marketing at Tri-County Technical College, was honored August 15 with the highest award given for staff excellence at the College. President Ronnie L. Booth presented…
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Mary Anne Fitzpatrick is first woman to serve in top leadership role at USC Upstate
August 17, 2016
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick assumed the role of interim chancellor at the University of South Carolina Upstate on August 1 making her the first female to serve in the top leadership…
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Columbia College’s Goodall Gallery presents Critical Materiality featuring works by three S.C. women artists: Mary Carlisle, Glenda Guion and Ashley Welsh, August 22 – October 16, 2016
August 17, 2016
The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College is pleased to kick off its 2016-17 season with “Critical Materiality” featuring clay works by three S.C. women artists: Mary Carlisle, Glenda Guion and…
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Foundation for a Greater Greenwood County supports GSSM’s Accelerate virtual engineering program
August 17, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received a $10,000 investment from the Foundation for a Greater Greenwood County in support of GSSM’s virtual engineering program, Accelerate.…
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U.S. military members among those now learning online from The Citadel
August 15, 2016Citadel’s same high standards and proven quality now available online across USA and beyond CHARLESTON, SC – Members of the U.S. Military living around the country or on installations overseas…
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Casarow to join Music Faculty at BJU
August 15, 2016
Dr. Pattye Casarow will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an associate professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Casarow…
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USC School of Music announces new Freeman Sunday concerts
August 15, 2016
Sunday afternoon concerts highlight the depth and breadth of Carolina’s music faculty You can enjoy concerts by USC’s renowned music faculty throughout the academic year. A revamped series merges two…
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Richland One offers Golden Passes to senior citizens
August 15, 2016
Richland One offers a complimentary Golden Activity Pass to district retirees and to senior citizens ages 60 and older who live in the Richland County School District One attendance zone.…
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Furman University recognizes Corporate Sustainability Fellows
August 15, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized four executives as Corporate Sustainability Fellows (CSF). They are: Bill Flanagan (Leader, EcoAssessment Center of…
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Department of Education grants Tri-County continued funding for Educational Talent Search Program
August 11, 2016
Tri-County Technical College received $409,920 in federal grant funding for its Educational Talent Search (ETS) program to continue to provide students in grades 6 – 12 with academic support and…
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Hollings Cancer Center researcher lands $8M grant to improve cancer outcomes for minority men
August 10, 2016The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences were awarded an $8 million grant from the National Institute of Minority Health…
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SCC celebrates the expansion of Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Development and arrival Brose North America, Inc
August 10, 2016
Today was a special day in the history of Spartanburg Community College as College officials, along with local and state officials, gathered at SCC’s Tyger River Campus in Duncan to…
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Midlands Technical College begins work on Veteran Center
August 10, 2016
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has begun work to create an area exclusively for veterans on its Beltline Campus near Fort Jackson. The college was awarded $8,570 as part of a…
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Odyssey Online Learning announces rebranding efforts and name change
August 10, 2016
Formally known as Provost Academy, Odyssey Online Learning embraces change Provost Academy is proud to announce that the school will change its name to Odyssey Online Learning, a tuition-free online…
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New video shorts from EngenuitySC show how Lower Richland schools are surpassing expectations
August 10, 2016As Midlands children head back to classrooms for the 2016-17 school year, local economic development nonprofit EngenuitySC has released three video shorts to help tell the stories of high-performing schools…
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New video shorts from EngenuitySC show how Lower Richland schools are surpassing expectations
August 10, 2016
As Midlands children head back to classrooms for the 2016-17 school year, local economic development nonprofit EngenuitySC has released three video shorts to help tell the stories of high-performing schools…
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The NEA Foundation and the National Education Association name Columbia educator to receive prestigious national award
August 8, 2016
Stephanie Johnson to be recognized at SC State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, August 9 at 12:30 pm at The Rutledge Conference Center at 1429 Senate Street “By implementing customized…
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New charter school starters launching efforts across the state
August 8, 2016
South Carolina Department of Education to host new school development training August 9th in Columbia. Educators, parents and community leaders considering starting new public charter schools as an option to address students’…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from workers’ compensation insurer
August 7, 2016SCHB Self Insurers Fund announce the recipients of their 2016 Scholarship Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to five 2016 high school graduates. An independent panel of judges who evaluated each…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from workers’ compensation insurer
August 7, 2016SCHB Self Insurers Fund announce the recipients of their 2016 Scholarship Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to five 2016 high school graduates. An independent panel of judges who evaluated each…
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Board approves Held as new graphic designer
August 4, 2016During the June 26, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new graphic designer for the…
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Washburn named executive director of Lexington District One Educational Foundation
August 4, 2016During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new executive director for the…
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Board approves Held as new graphic designer
August 4, 2016
During the June 26, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new graphic designer for the…
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Washburn named executive director of Lexington District One Educational Foundation
August 4, 2016
During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new executive director for the…
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Jones to join music faculty at BJU
August 3, 2016
Todd Jones will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as a professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Jones previously served…
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Dara Harrop named Principal of Marrington Middle School of the Arts
August 2, 2016
Dara Harrop has been named the new principal of Marrington Middle School of the Arts in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their…
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Kori Brown named Principal of Daniel Island School
August 2, 2016
Kori Brown has been named the new principal of Daniel Island School located in Daniel Island, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on…
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Mason Zandi using District Five roots to lead Gamecocks in senior season
August 2, 2016
Mason Zandi has always stood out amongst the crowd. At 6-9, 315 it makes perfect sense. You can’t miss him. The Chapin High School alum and fifth-year senior is preparing…
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Richland One hiring workers for four departments
August 2, 2016
Richland One is hiring workers to fill positions in Custodial Services, Maintenance Services, Student Nutrition Services and Student Transportation Services for the 2016-2017 school year. Interviews for those positions will be held…
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SCE&G reminds customers of easy online back-to- school tools and features
August 1, 2016
Key documents for K-12 registration, connection tools for college students just a few clicks away The start of another school year is just around the corner, and SCE&G wants to…
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2016 Lucy Hampton Bostick Award winner named
August 1, 2016
Richland Library friends honor literary innovator After receiving an overwhelming response of nominations for the Lucy Hampton Bostick Award, the Richland Library Friends are proud to announce the 2016…
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South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College program
July 27, 2016
South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to support Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program, which provides academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to strengthen liberal arts
July 27, 2016
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate programs. The grant…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
July 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate…
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University of South Carolina awarded grant to explore safer ways to store nuclear waste
July 27, 2016
The University of South Carolina was awarded an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore new, sustainable ways to store hazardous nuclear waste. With the award,…
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Richland One hiring additional bus drivers for school year
July 26, 2016
Richland One is hiring additional school bus drivers and bus monitors for the 2016-2017 school year. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma and…
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Board promotes Clamp to assistant principal of Lake Murray Elementary
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Leisa F. Clamp…
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Carpenter named assistant administrator at Carolina Springs Middle
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Ryan W. Carpenter…
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Peterson named assistant principal at Lexington Middle
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved a new assistant principal for Lexington…
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Board names Aldridge assistant principal of Midway Elementary
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of LaQuana P. Aldridge…
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