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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SC State, OCtech form new strategic partnership
September 8, 2016
SC State University and OCtech have embarked on a strategic partnership initiative that leverages the strengths of both institutions. The partnership seeks to increase the number of citizens who are…
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Columbia College announces four new Board of Trustees members
September 8, 2016
Columbia College announced four new members to the Board of Trustees. The Board, which now totals 24 members, is a diverse group of accomplished professionals who share a commitment to…
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President Clark to keynote Freshman Convocation Sept. 8
September 7, 2016
SC State University will celebrate its newest class of scholars by hosting its annual Fall Convocation, which will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 in Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.…
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Wofford adds new majors, minors and programs International affairs, film and digital media, MENA and more offered
September 6, 2016
New majors, minors and programs are providing Wofford College students with courses of study that mirror changes in the world in which they live. Through courses added in the 2015-16…
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Bob Jones University to commemorate 9/11
September 6, 2016
On the fifteenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bob Jones University will commemorate the 2,977 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with a display of American flags at the…
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Furman History Professor publishes new book about civil war in El Salvador
September 6, 2016
Furman University History Professor Dr. Erik Ching has written a new book about civil war in El Salvador. Stories of Civil War in El Salvador: A Battle Over Memory is…
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New Law Enforcement Academy at Cane Bay High
September 6, 2016
Cane Bay High School has partnered with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in order to create the newest academy in the Academies of Berkeley County, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office…
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Lexington District One ends Title IX lawsuit
September 6, 2016Lexington County School District One’s Board of Trustees and its administrators announced the settlement of a lawsuit brought against the district by Samuel L. and Tanya J. Light. The Lights’…
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Edventure Children’s Museum brings Chef Jeff Henderson, a nationally syndicated Food Network celebrity, author and motivational speaker, to South Carolina
September 6, 2016
Chef Jeff Henderson will be the keynote speaker at EdVenture Children’s museum second annual Impact Breakfast, and then travel across South Carolina visiting six schools and a prison facility as…
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Columbia College P.L.A.C.E. Fellows Program receives grant from Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
September 6, 2016
The P.L.A.C.E. Fellows Program at Columbia College received its fourth $25,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The P.L.A.C.E. Fellows Program (philanthropy, leadership, and community engagement)…
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Lexington One’s 2016 graduates outpace state ACT average
September 6, 2016The latest ACT scores are in, and Lexington County School District One 2016 graduating seniors again topped the state average. In fact, four of the district’s five high schools met or exceeded…
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Verizon supports GSSM’s ENGAGE after school and Saturday technology programs in Darlington County
September 6, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation has received a $15,000 investment from Verizon in support of the school’s tech-based after school and Saturday ENGAGE programs for middle…
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Two Midlands Technical College students named 2016 Rudolph Canzater Scholars
September 6, 2016
Two Midlands Technical College students who started this fall as freshman recently received scholarships of more than $1,000 each to attend MTC. The James E. Clyburn Research and Scholarship Foundation…
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Lexington One’s 2016 graduates outpace state ACT average
September 6, 2016
The latest ACT scores are in, and Lexington County School District One 2016 graduating seniors again topped the state average. In fact, four of the district’s five high schools met or exceeded…
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Beeman to serve as assistant professor at BJU
September 5, 2016
Dr. Shellie Beeman will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an assistant professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Beeman…
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Walter to join English Faculty at BJU
September 5, 2016
Kelly Walter will serve as an English instructor in the Division of English Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bob Jones University this fall. “Kelly…
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September 5, 2016
Kelly Walter will serve as an English instructor in the Division of English Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bob Jones University this fall. “Kelly…
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District begins process to draw attendance lines for Jackson Creek Elementary
September 4, 2016
Richland School District Two is beginning the process of drawing attendance lines for its newest elementary school, Jackson Creek Elementary. The school board approved the name at its regularly scheduled…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics announces new faculty members
September 4, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced new teaching faculty for the 2016-17 school year. GSSM is a two-year, public, residential high school…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics announces new faculty members
September 4, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced new teaching faculty for the 2016-17 school year. GSSM is a two-year, public, residential high school…
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Four members join Midlands Technical College Foundation Board
September 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Four new community leaders are bringing their extensive talent and experience to the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. Joining the 21 current board members are: Judge Tomothy…
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