Five SC students receive college scholarships from workers’ compensation insurer
August 7, 2016SCHB Self Insurers Fund announce the recipients of their 2016 Scholarship Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to five 2016 high school graduates. An independent panel of judges who evaluated each…
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Board approves Held as new graphic designer
August 4, 2016During the June 26, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new graphic designer for the…
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Washburn named executive director of Lexington District One Educational Foundation
August 4, 2016During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new executive director for the…
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Board approves Held as new graphic designer
August 4, 2016
During the June 26, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new graphic designer for the…
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Washburn named executive director of Lexington District One Educational Foundation
August 4, 2016
During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of a new executive director for the…
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Jones to join music faculty at BJU
August 3, 2016
Todd Jones will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as a professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Jones previously served…
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Dara Harrop named Principal of Marrington Middle School of the Arts
August 2, 2016
Dara Harrop has been named the new principal of Marrington Middle School of the Arts in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their…
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Kori Brown named Principal of Daniel Island School
August 2, 2016
Kori Brown has been named the new principal of Daniel Island School located in Daniel Island, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on…
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Mason Zandi using District Five roots to lead Gamecocks in senior season
August 2, 2016
Mason Zandi has always stood out amongst the crowd. At 6-9, 315 it makes perfect sense. You can’t miss him. The Chapin High School alum and fifth-year senior is preparing…
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Richland One hiring workers for four departments
August 2, 2016
Richland One is hiring workers to fill positions in Custodial Services, Maintenance Services, Student Nutrition Services and Student Transportation Services for the 2016-2017 school year. Interviews for those positions will be held…
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SCE&G reminds customers of easy online back-to- school tools and features
August 1, 2016
Key documents for K-12 registration, connection tools for college students just a few clicks away The start of another school year is just around the corner, and SCE&G wants to…
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2016 Lucy Hampton Bostick Award winner named
August 1, 2016
Richland Library friends honor literary innovator After receiving an overwhelming response of nominations for the Lucy Hampton Bostick Award, the Richland Library Friends are proud to announce the 2016…
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South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College program
July 27, 2016
South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to support Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program, which provides academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to strengthen liberal arts
July 27, 2016
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate programs. The grant…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
July 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate…
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University of South Carolina awarded grant to explore safer ways to store nuclear waste
July 27, 2016
The University of South Carolina was awarded an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore new, sustainable ways to store hazardous nuclear waste. With the award,…
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Richland One hiring additional bus drivers for school year
July 26, 2016
Richland One is hiring additional school bus drivers and bus monitors for the 2016-2017 school year. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma and…
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Board promotes Clamp to assistant principal of Lake Murray Elementary
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, 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, 2016LEXINGTON, 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, 2016LEXINGTON, 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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Board names Aldridge assistant principal of Midway Elementary
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, 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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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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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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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, 2016The 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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