7 District Five students advance in National Merit Scholarship contest
March 9, 2016
Seven students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named finalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.District Five students who advanced to finalist standing include: Eli Horner (Chapin…
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Richland One employees receive three awards from S.C. Association of School Librarians
March 9, 2016
Richland One employees won three top awards from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL), which held its annual conference March 2-4 in Myrtle Beach. Pamela Williams, librarian at…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum hosts fun and interactive computer science workshops
March 9, 2016
Hour of Code Program Provides Computer Science Basics Using Star Wars, Flappy Bird, and Minecraft Themes COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum will host three Hour of Code workshops…
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10-year-old MoMo Farmer is Investing Genius & National Winner of SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2015 InvestWrite® Competition
March 9, 201610-year-old MoMo Farmer is Investing Genius & National Winner of SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2015 InvestWrite® Competition. Paying close attention on the way to school is exactly why a 10-year-old from…
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Sedgefield Middle receives $22,800 grant
March 8, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Sedgefield Middle School recently was awarded a $22,800 grant by the Google Data Center Fund and the Tides Foundation to expand student interest in coding, computer science…
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10-year-old MoMo Farmer is Investing Genius & National Winner of SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2015 InvestWrite® Competition
March 8, 201610-year-old MoMo Farmer is Investing Genius & National Winner of SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2015 InvestWrite® Competition. Paying close attention on the way to school is exactly why a 10-year-old from…
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Greenville Technical College launches new Workforce Pathways Scholarship program
March 8, 2016
Greenville Technical College’s Division of Corporate and Career Development is offering a new Workforce Pathways Scholarship that will provide up to $2,000 per student per term for short-term training in…
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Heritage Tea Black History Month Project Winners Named
March 8, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) recently held its annual Heritage Tea Program, a Multi-Cultural Committee event recognizing the talents of students in the Kershaw County School District…
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Science & Math Governor’s School to Honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award
March 8, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics will honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award during the School’s 24th annual Townes Toast with a Twist event.…
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Science & Math Governor’s School to Honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award
March 8, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics will honor Milliken & Company with the 2016 Townes Award during the School’s 24th annual Townes Toast with a Twist event.…
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Heritage Tea Black History Month Project Winners Named
March 8, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) recently held its annual Heritage Tea Program, a Multi-Cultural Committee event recognizing the talents of students in the Kershaw County School District…
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District Five student earns top award at state automotive competition
March 7, 2016
A student from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies earned top honors at this year’s state All Star Automotive Technology Competition For NATEF Accredited Programs. Auto technology student Paul Gagliano…
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Richland Two Schools receive National Merit Awards
March 7, 2016
Four Richland Two schools have received National Merit Awards from the Magnet Schools of America (MSA). North Springs Elementary received the coveted Magnet School of Excellence Award. Forest Lake Elementary,…
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Richland One enrolling Pre-K and kindergarten students for new language immersion program
March 7, 2016
Richland One will provide parents with yet another choice when it comes to the education of children when the district launches its new language immersion program in August 2016. The…
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Two Richland Two employees named Palmetto Center for Women Honors recipients
March 4, 2016
Dr. Maria Kratsios and Nancy Marine have been selected as 2016 Palmetto Center for Women (PCW) Honors Recipients. The Palmetto Center for Women Honors (formerly the TWIN Awards) recognizes women…
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Coker College announces Business Management Bridge Program Partnership with Northeastern Technical College
March 3, 2016
Coker College announced earlier today it has partnered with Northeastern Technical College (NETC) in Cheraw, S.C., to offer a Business Management Bridge Program for NETC students. Scheduled to begin August…
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GES students raise $5,105 for American Heart Association
March 3, 2016Gilbert Elementary School students raised $5,105 for the American Heart Association as part of the Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser. Over a two-week period in February, GES students spent…
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ACT to create center to support Workforce Advancement
March 1, 2016
ACT announced plans to create the ACT Center for Workforce Advancement to better support workforce and career readiness at the national level. The center will support large-scale workforce and career…
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Westwood Theatre Department win honor select to represent South Carolina at the National Thespian Festival in Nebraska this June
March 1, 2016
The Westwood Drama Department competed and won the Honor Select to represent South Carolina at the National Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska This June. This honor comes after the students…
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Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet joins with Grammy Award-winning composer
March 1, 2016Inspiring performances, luminous sound and exceptional musicianship are hallmarks of USC’s Chamber Music Residency “The joy the Parker Quartet brings to the music-making process is infectious, and their residency…
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Stratford CyberPatriot teams win 1st place awards in State Gold and Silver Tiers
February 29, 2016Two teams of high school students from Stratford High School in Goose Creek, SC, recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the eighth season of CyberPatriot – the National…
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Nexton Elementary a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School
February 29, 2016Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Nexton Elementary as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship…
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Greenville Technical College’s PTK Students Win First Place for Project that Benefited South Carolina Heart Gallery
February 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society received a first place award from the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) in the 2016 Student Community…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden offers wild escape for budding imaginations
February 29, 2016Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has contributed $200,000 to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in support of the Zoo’s numerous educational opportunities including Summer Zoo Camp that begins on Monday,…
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Sylvan Learning invites community to Anderson grand opening celebration
February 26, 2016
Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration Party on March 5th, 2016 at their new location at 110 Miracle Mile Drive in Anderson from 2:00 to…
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John de la Howe School Sees Change on the Horizon
February 26, 2016
By Temple Ligon The State of South Carolina runs a school, something of an orphanage, in McCormick called the John de la Howe School. The school’s property and its…
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Richland Two Schools earn Palmetto Gold/Silver Awards
February 25, 2016
This week the South Carolina Department of Education released the winners of the Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for 2014–2015. The Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards program recognizes schools for…
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Meet the new Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation, Tim McClain
February 25, 2016
Timothy McClain has been named Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) Foundation in Greenville, SC. In this role, Mr. McClain will manage the organization’s fundraising operations…
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BCSD School Board received FY 2016-2017 budget update
February 24, 2016Berkeley County School Board members received the FY 2016-2017 Budget Update presentation at their meeting Tuesday evening, February 23. The update, presented by Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Chief Financial…
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BCSD Schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver State Recognition
February 24, 2016Twenty Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools have been recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award recipients for the 2014-2015 school year. The S.C. Department of Education identified 589 schools…
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Goose Creek High students cue the awards at Palmetto Dramatic Association and SC Thespians Festival
February 24, 2016Goose Creek High School (GCHS)students participated in the Palmetto Dramatic Association and South Carolina Thespians Festival, and proved to be stand-outs in various categories. Hosted by Dorman High School in…
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Spring language classes at Upstate International start soon!
February 24, 2016
Jump into spring with a language course at Upstate International! Learning a new language is known to increase brain size and functionality, so whether you want to learn for work,…
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Richland One Superintendent to host a live Twitter chat
February 24, 2016
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon will host a live Twitter Chat on Thursday, March 3 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dr. Witherspoon will share information about the district and answer questions.…
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Eighteen Lexington One schools receive Palmetto Gold Awards
February 24, 2016Eighteen of Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools received Palmetto Gold Awards Tuesday, February 23, 2016, recognizing each school’s entire student body’s academic performance. The South Carolina Department of…
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District Five school participates in international TED program
February 24, 2016
A group of students from Lexington-Richland School District Five were among the first to participate in a new international program aimed at providing virtual field trips and insight into the…
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Pam Wessel, Business Relations Director, Greenville Health System
February 24, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with…
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Meet the new Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation, Tim McClain
February 24, 2016Timothy McClain has been named Executive Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) Foundation in Greenville, SC. In this role, Mr. McClain will manage the organization’s fundraising operations…
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Blythewood High School Social Studies teacher receives National Distinction
February 24, 2016
Blythewood High School Social Studies teacher Scott Auspelmyer has been selected to participate in The National World War II Museum Teacher Institute beginning this summer. This immersive sixteen-month professional development…
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University of South Carolina launches statewide cybersecurity effort
February 24, 2016From personal conveniences like online banking, electronic health records, and self-driving cars to national infrastructure like power grids and air traffic control, sensitive technology shapes our world. At the same…
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The Proposed USC Medical School and Innovation Campus
February 24, 2016By David Prim & Christian Graves Recently, the University of South Carolina announced plans to move the School of Medicine from its current location – adjacent to the W.J.B.…
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BCSD Kindergarten, Head Start and CDEP Kick-Off
February 23, 2016Berkeley County School District is hosting its ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten” event Feb. 29- March 04. The district will begin registering three-, four-, and five-year olds for its early childhood programs…
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Four BJU graphic design students win Addy® Awards
February 23, 2016
Four Bob Jones University graphic design students were presented the ADDY® Award for Creative Excellence by the Greenville Chapter of the American Advertising Federation on Sat., Feb. 20. The four…
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Clemson alumni honored with college awards
February 23, 2016
The annual College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) Alumni Reception and Awards kicked off at the South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo in Florence on Jan. 12. Many…
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Richland One Schools win 19 Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for student academic achievement
February 23, 2016
Richland One schools won 19 Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver Awards, the state’s highest educational award for academic achievement and student improvement. The names of the 14 winning schools for…
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Furman University among top producers of U.S. Fulbright Scholars in 2015-16
February 23, 2016When it comes to sending its graduates around the world to teach and conduct research as prestigious Fulbright Scholars, Furman University is once again among the very best in the…
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Furman French Professor Marianne Bessy publishes book about depiction of migration in French film
February 22, 2016
Furman University Associate Professor of French Dr. Marianne Bessy has published a new book which examines representations of migration in contemporary French cinema. The book, a multi-author essay collection co-directed…
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Two Richland One students named U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates
February 22, 2016Two Richland One students have been named as candidates for the highly prestigious 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Seniors Sydney Proffitt and Emma Hurst of A.C. Flora High School have…
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District Five accepting 4K applications for the 2016-2017 school year
February 22, 2016Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its 2016-2017 4-year-old kindergarten programs. Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016. Parents of children…
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District Five schools receive Palmetto Gold, Silver Awards
February 22, 2016
Fourteen schools in Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named winners of Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards, according to a new report by the state Department of Education. The awards…
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Bob Jones University hosting “We Stand Together”
February 22, 2016
Project to benefit Greenville Cancer Society Bob Jones University is hosting “We Stand Together” onTuesday, Feb. 23, in the Davis Field House on the BJU campus. “We Stand Together”…
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