Regular School Day for Lexington Richland School District Five – Monday, October 10th
October 9, 2016Good Evening! This is an important message from Lexington Richland School District Five. As previously announced tomorrow, Monday, October 10th will be a normal school day. This was originally scheduled…
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Richland One schools announcement Webber Elementary School to remain closed Monday;
October 9, 2016
One school will remain closed but all other Richland One schools will reopen Monday, October 10, 2016 in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Webber Elementary School in Eastover will be…
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Richland School District Two; classes to resume Monday, October 10
October 9, 2016Richland School District Two will resume a normal operating school schedule beginningtomorrow, Monday, Oct. 10. As originally scheduled, Wednesday will remain a late start for high schools. Thursday will remain…
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Weather Update: Classes cancelled Saturday, Oct. 8; football game moved to Sunday, Oct. 9
October 7, 2016
The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will remain closed on Saturday, Oct. 8 and all classes cancelled. The university will resume normal operations on Sunday, Oct. 9. The University…
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County of Lexington update: Shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels
October 5, 2016
The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from…
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Wofford named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction
October 5, 2016
Wofford College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. The honors ceremony was held recently in Washington, D.C., with Secretary of Education John…
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UofSC Columbia campus closed through Friday, Oct. 7
October 5, 2016
In alignment with Richland County government, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7 and all classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should report on Thursday, Oct.…
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Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres Celebrates Pre-K-12 Teachers & Administrators during fall Educator Appreciation Days, October 8-16
October 4, 2016
Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres today announced that it will once again host its Fall Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, October 8, through Sunday, October 16. Barnes &…
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District Five SAT scores rank among the top in the state
October 4, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five ranks first in the percentage of its students taking the SAT examination and has the second highest ranking in South Carolina for overall student scores. “To…
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Six to be inducted into Richland One Hall of Fame
October 3, 2016
Richland One will induct six new members into the school district’s Hall of Fame in January, district officials announced at an October 3 news conference. The Richland One Hall of…
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Four Low Country District Superintendents Join Forces to Work on Early Literacy
October 3, 2016
The Superintendents of the four school districts in the tri-county area, which include Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Two and Dorchester Four, are collaborating to identify and implement best practices in Early…
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Berkeley County School District to host public forums
October 3, 2016
Berkeley County School District will host a series of eight public forum meetings, entitled Moving Berkeley Forward…A community that empowers every student for success. Community members who attend the forum…
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Citadel among top five in nation on President’s Honor Roll for community service
October 3, 2016
The Citadel is now listed on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the top five colleges and universities for civic service in America in the category of General…
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Mandy Orzechowski named Dean of Tri-County’s Engineering and Industrial Technology Division
October 3, 2016
Mandy Orzechowski has been named dean of Tri-County Technical College’s Engineering and Industrial Technology Division. She oversees the engineering, industrial and welding departments at the College. Orzechowski joined Tri-County…
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Lexington County School District One Board approves Gramling promotion and Huffines new hire
October 3, 2016During the September 20, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Paul F. Gramling to network services…
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Bob Hartwig, Co-Director, Risk and Uncertainty Management Center, University of South Carolina
October 3, 2016
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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Lexington County School District One Board approves Gramling promotion and Huffines new hire
October 3, 2016
During the September 20, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Paul F. Gramling to network services…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Richland One Educator Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
October 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Heyward Career and Technology Center teacher Melva Kennedy has been nominated for the 2016-17 National LifeChanger of the Year Award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation,…
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African-American tourism on rise in South Carolina after removal of Confederate flag
October 1, 2016
African-American tourists are responsible for a whopping $2.4 billion in economic impact for South Carolina, and that number is rising since the removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse…
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MED Two seminar series gives insight into medical careers
September 29, 2016
Jobs in health care are in high demand. As America’s aging population increases, so does the need for trained health care professionals. Richland School District Two is taking another step…
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Furman University accepting applications for Corporate Sustainability Program
September 28, 2016As companies become increasingly focused on implementing sustainable business strategies, Furman University offers a program this spring that helps executives manage the challenges associated with operating in a socially conscious…
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Aziz Ansari, GSSM Class of 2000, wins Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
September 28, 2016Comedian Aziz Ansari, graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School of Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) class of 2000, was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for…
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CSMS counselor named finalist for School Counselor of the Year
September 28, 2016A middle school counselor from Lexington County School District One is up for a prestigious national award. Jennifer Adams, director of school counseling at Carolina Springs Middle School, is one…
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CSMS counselor named finalist for School Counselor of the Year
September 28, 2016
A middle school counselor from Lexington County School District One is up for a prestigious national award. Jennifer Adams, director of school counseling at Carolina Springs Middle School, is one…
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Coker College hires new faculty members
September 26, 2016
Dr. Susan Daniels Henderson, Associate Provost and Dean of the Faculty of Coker College, has announced the addition of nine full-time faculty members for the 2016-2017 academic year: Dr. Julie…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $10,000 to expand welding program
September 26, 2016
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation announced a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation, the non-profit arm of Dominion. Dominion is one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of…
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Mayor Benjamin, Richland Library, Parks and Recreation to launch Books 2 Boys initiative
September 26, 2016
USC men’s basketball coach Frank Martin, Corey Miller, Cocky to attend kickoff COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, in collaboration with the Richland Library and City of Columbia Parks…
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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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