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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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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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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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, 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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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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District Five moves to 10-point grading scale

  June 24, 2016

In 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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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, 2016

IRMO, 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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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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Furman awards postgraduate diplomas in corporate sustainability

  June 20, 2016

The 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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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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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 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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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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