Board names Aldridge assistant principal of Midway Elementary
July 26, 2016
LEXINGTON, 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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Board promotes Clamp to assistant principal of Lake Murray Elementary
July 26, 2016
LEXINGTON, 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, 2016
LEXINGTON, 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, 2016
LEXINGTON, 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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Richland Two selects superintendent elect
July 25, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – At a Special Called Board Meeting on July 25, 2016, the Richland Two Board of Trustees voted to authorize Board Chairman James Manning to execute two contracts…
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Central Carolina Technical College unveils new logo
July 25, 2016
SUMTER, SC – Central Carolina Technical College launched a new logo, marking the first change in its visual identity since 1992. CCTC’s new brand is a reflection of the college’s commitment…
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A Conversation with Kalen Anderson, USC Gamecocks Golf Coach
July 22, 2016
Mike Dojc talks with Gamecocks Golf Coach, Kalen Anderson, about the University of South Carolina’s new practice facility, the ascension of the Gamecocks golf program and plenty more.
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District Five student wins National Merit Scholarship
July 20, 2016
Eli Horner of Chapin High School has been selected as the recipient of the National Merit Wofford College Scholarship announced on Monday by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. There were…
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Richland One to continue free meals to all students in fall
July 20, 2016
During the 2016-2017 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than…
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College professor unveils the hidden keys to college success
July 20, 2016
The new college school year is just around the corner. College-bound students are anxiously awaiting the college experience, and their parents desperately want them to succeed. In his new book,…
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NHC donation
July 19, 2016
Brad Moorhouse, administrator of NHC HealthCare in Anderson, second from left, presented Grayson Kelly, executive director of Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation, third from left, with a $15,000 check from its…
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Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center receives check from The Foundation for Geriatric Education
July 19, 2016
SUMTER, SC — On Monday, July 18, The Foundation for Geriatric Education (TFGE), Murfreesboro, TN, awarded $13,500 to Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center for the purchase of four…
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AT&T awarded Tri-County Technical College $7,500 to support the Connect to College (C2C) program
July 18, 2016
The Connect to College (C2C) program has evolved to meet the diverse needs of area students by offering academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the opportunity…
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Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics reaches civic engagement milestone
July 18, 2016
Cadet Cesar Reyes earns 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award With a fresh start and new school year just around the corner, the South Carolina Corps of Cadets is gearing up…
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A.C. Flora graduate awarded a National Merit Scholarship
July 18, 2016
An A.C. Flora High School Class of 2016 graduate is among the 25 South Carolina students who have been named as winners of the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarships financed…
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Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement
July 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…
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Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…
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Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
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Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to address graduates at Summer Commencement
July 13, 2016
Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Wednesday, August 3, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately 300 students…
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CIU Alumnus named Alaska’s Education Commissioner
July 13, 2016
Alaska’s new education commissioner received his earliest training in education in the heat and humidity of South Carolina. Dr. Michael Johnson, originally from Rossville, Georgia, earned his bachelor’s degree (’94)…
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Bob Jones University named to best college deals list
July 11, 2016
Bob Jones University has been named among the 20 best college deals for conservative Christians by Great College Deals. BJU ranked 15th and was the highest ranked Christian college in…
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Education leaders receive SCASA Lifetime Achievement Award
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – School leaders in Laurens and Irmo have been named as 2016 SCASA Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. The S.C. Association of School Administrators (SCASA) presents these awards. Each…
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The Protocol School of Washington hires new Alumni and External Affairs Specialist
July 6, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country— announces that Myra Andrews has been hired as the school’s new…
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West becomes Pelion Elementary School principal
July 6, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016 monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Wendy S. West to…
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The Protocol School of Washington hires new Alumni and External Affairs Specialist
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country— announces that Myra Andrews has been hired as the school’s new…
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Education Professionals selected to develop afterschool and expanded learning policy
July 5, 2016Sixteen leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning nationwide have been selected as White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellows as part of a partnership between the Riley Institute at Furman University…
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Lexington District One middle schoolers explore own DNA, family history at genetics camp
July 5, 2016Students in Lexington County School District One are proving you don’t need an advanced degree or years of experience to study the complex science of genetics. Using common household ingredients…
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Lexington District One middle schoolers explore own DNA, family history at genetics camp
July 5, 2016
Students in Lexington County School District One are proving you don’t need an advanced degree or years of experience to study the complex science of genetics. Using common household ingredients…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Nida Corporation and Northrop Rice Foundation support aircraft maintenance technology education at Greenville Technical College
June 29, 2016
A gift from Nida Corporation and the Northrop Rice Foundation will assist the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College in building real life skills. A donated “emulator” allows…
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Perry to serve as president of Rotary Club of Spartanburg
June 29, 2016
John Perry, executive director of university boards and public affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate, will become president of the Rotary Club of Spartanburg on July 1. Perry,…
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Full scholarships for master’s degree level prospective teachers available
June 29, 2016
Up to ten slots for full tuition scholarships still available; application deadline July 25 CHARLESTON, SC – In order to meet the critical need for highly-trained K-12 teachers of science,…
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District serves more than 13,000 meals in first 10 days of summer meal program
June 29, 2016
School may be out for the summer, but Richland School District Two is still meeting the needs of community children. The district’s Food Service Program, operated by Sodexo, is again…
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Midlands Technical College awarded $4 million federal IT training grant
June 29, 2016
U.S. Department of Labor funds Midlands TechHire program to provide scholarships, training and job opportunities for high-growth occupations COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) has been awarded a competitive…
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Nominations Open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016
Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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Anderson University names Steve Nail Dean of the College of Business
June 27, 2016
Anderson University announced that Steve Nail will be the new dean of AU’s College of Business. Well-known throughout the state and region as the Vice President of Human Resources at…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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District Five moves to 10-point grading scale
June 24, 2016In April, the State Board of Education voted unanimously to move South Carolina high schools to a 10-point grading scale starting in August. South Carolina schools currently use a 7-point…
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Coker College dance program graduate receives national award for performance
June 24, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – Earlier this month, recent Coker College graduates Tierra Foxworth and Tammaka Staley traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform their original work, “Curveless Smile,” at the National College Dance…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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District Five announces new leadership assignments
June 24, 2016IRMO, SC – While students are off for the summer, District Five is working hard to be prepared for the coming school year. Some leaders in the district are being…
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Richland Two high schools accepted to innovative program
June 24, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – All five Richland School District Two high schools – Blythewood, Richland Northeast, Ridge View, Spring Valley and Westwood – have been accepted to TransformSC’s network of innovative…
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District Five announces new principal for the Academy for Success
June 23, 2016
IRMO, SC – District Five announces Dr. Terrance Alridge as the incoming principal of the District Five, Academy for Success. Alridge replaces Mr. Don Hardie, who has accepted the position as…
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District Five graduate named South Carolina FFA President
June 22, 2016
IRMO, SC – Agriculture has always been a passion of Spring Hill High School graduate Austin Cathcart and his most recent achievement is just the tip of the iceberg. The…
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Bennett named first district Director of Athletics
June 21, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During a special June 3, 2016 board meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of David Bennett to…
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