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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Professors awarded USDA grant to study agroforestry and animal production at area farms
June 20, 2016Three Furman University professors will study how agroforestry systems improve agricultural sustainability at area farms with a $135,000 grant received from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) organization, part…
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Furman awards postgraduate diplomas in corporate sustainability
June 20, 2016The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2016 recipients of the Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability: Thomas Berg, Bob Jones…
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Richland One adds 19 more sites For children’s free summer meal program
June 20, 2016
Richland One has added 19 new sites to provide free healthy meals to children 18 years old or younger this summer, bringing the total to 122 sites throughout the community.…
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Lexington One names new communications manager
June 20, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During its May 17, 2016 monthly meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Rachel Ham. Ham joins the district’s Communications…
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Ballentine Elementary helps rescue sea turtles
June 16, 2016
For the second consecutive year, Ballentine Elementary first-graders raised over $3,000 for the South Carolina Sea Turtle Rescue. Students from Mrs. Laura Duncan’s first grade class capped off their four-month…
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Derek Phillips joins District Five
June 16, 2016
IRMO, SC – Derek Phillips joins School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties as a Public Information Specialist. Phillips started his career in journalism at WACH FOX News here…
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Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P., receives Spirit of Sherman College Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic
June 15, 2016
Sherman College faculty member Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P., was honored with the Spirit of Sherman College Award from his alma mater, Sherman College of Chiropractic, in Spartanburg, SC, at Lyceum…
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Dr. James Spencer named the first principal of Philip Simmons High School
June 15, 2016
Dr. James A. Spencer has been named the first principal of Philip Simmons High School located in Huger, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at its…
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Delegation visit from Greenville, S.C. to Kortrijk, Belgium June 22-25, 2016
June 15, 2016
Statement from Delegation The purpose of the ‘G2K’ delegation visit is to learn more about our Sister City of Kortrijk, its people, ambitions, approach and accomplishments. While being over here,…
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Citadel historian making history of his own with Braddock’s Defeat
June 15, 2016
David Preston begins sequel after Braddock’s earns six awards including top history award CHARLESTON, SC – New evidence uncovered by one of The Citadel’s history professors about what is described…
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Richland one announces new principals, assignments for 2016-2017 school year
June 15, 2016
New principals will greet students, faculty and staff at several Richland One schools when the 2016-2017 school year begins in August. Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon announces the following…
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Sites announced for children’s free summer meal program
June 15, 2016
Through August 12, Richland One will provide free healthy meals to children 18 years old or younger at more than 100 sites throughout the community. This year, there will be…
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Interim chancellor of USC Upstate named
June 15, 2016
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of South Carolina’s vice president for system planning, has been named interim chancellor of USC Upstate as the university continues the search for its next leader.…
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Interim chancellor of USC Upstate named
June 15, 2016
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of South Carolina’s vice president for system planning, has been named interim chancellor of USC Upstate as the university continues the search for its next leader.…
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Lexington One Board names new White Knoll High principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees has hired a proven educator as the new leader for White Knoll High School. During a special called…
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Lexington One promotes Nester to LMS principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Gloria B. Nester during a special board meeting on June 9, 2016. Currently an…
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Stanley promoted to LMES principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During a special board meeting on June 9, 2016, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jennifer A. Stanley to principal…
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Lexington One names Beverly OGES assistant principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Stacy M. Beverly during a special meeting called on June 3, 2016. Beverly joins…
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Ridge View High School athletic program garners national recognition
June 14, 2016
Ridge View High School is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School award for its Blazer Athletic program. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools…
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SCSBA names the Twin City Rotary Club and the Batesburg-Leesville Rotary Club Champions for Public Education
June 13, 2016
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Twin City Rotary Club and the Batesburg-Leesville Rotary Club with the Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, June 14,…
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Dutch Fork Principal wins Lifetime Achievement Award
June 10, 2016
IRMO, SC – Dr. Gregory C. Owings, Principal at Dutch Fork High School, recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. In a recent…
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