SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
January 18, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…
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SCDE seeks summer food program partners
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…
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International African American Museum opens doors for educational field trips
January 9, 2024
The International African American Museum (IAAM) is calling out to students and educators to come explore the rich cultural and historical narratives by booking a field trip to one of…
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Michelle Simmons selected as CCSD Chief Academic Officer
January 5, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Michelle Simmons as Chief Academic Officer. Simmons has served as the district’s Interim Chief Academic Officer (CAO) since July 2022. Prior to her role…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as Educator of the Month
December 19, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dorchester County School District Two’s Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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CSU presents endowed scholarship in honor of Keith and Deborah Summey
December 19, 2023Charleston Southern University announces the establishment of The Keith and Deborah Summey Family Endowed Scholarship to honor the Summey’s record of public service. Keith Summey is retiring this month after…
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Kids On Point receives $50,000 Power:Ed grant to help serve more North Charleston students
December 19, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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The Citadel to guarantee admission for military school graduates
December 18, 2023
To further recognize the military and academic preparation students undergo at schools affiliated with AMCSUS, or the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, The Citadel will now guarantee admission…
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Dr. David O’Shields assumes Chairmanship of the State Board of Education
December 18, 2023
At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…
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CSU’s College of Education recognized for continued CAEP national accreditation
December 14, 2023
The Charleston Southern University College of Education is among a select group of education providers recognized for excellence in preparing the next generation of teachers. This fall, the Council for…
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Wando selects Isaiah Perrin as Head Football Coach
December 14, 2023
Wando High School announced Isaiah Perrin as the Warriors’ new head football coach. Coach Perrin has multiple years of experience as a coach at the high school level. In the…
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Coach Freeman at the helm of the R.B. Stall football program
December 14, 2023
Kenneth Freeman will become the new R.B. Stall Warrior Head Football Coach, announced by R.B. Stall Director of Athletics, Michelle Wilson. Freeman currently serves as the defensive coordinator at Ashley…
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Ryan Companies breaks ground on 43,000-square-foot charter school near Charleston
December 14, 2023
Set to deliver next summer, Summerville Preparatory Academy joins the firm’s extensive portfolio of education facilities Ryan Companies, a national commercial real estate solutions provider, recently broke ground on Summerville…
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Generous donation from former professor creates Lipovsky Family Clinical Counseling Scholarship at The Citadel
December 7, 2023
A former Citadel professor is giving back to the school by establishing a scholarship for psychology students in The Citadel Graduate College. Julie Lipovsky, Ph.D., ABPP, a retired faculty member…
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McCormick County 250 Project
December 5, 2023
We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina…
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Huggins and Mayor-Elect Burgess announce launch of joint commission to improve student outcomes
December 5, 2023
North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, Mayor-Elect Reggie Burgess, and Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Acting Superintendent Anita Huggins are proud to announce a collaborative effort between CCSD and the City…
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Applications open for the International African Museum’s Faith Based Advisory Council
December 5, 2023
The International African American Museum (IAAM), which officially opened June of 2023 to the public, is accepting applications for its Faith Based Education and Engagement Advisory Council. Comprised of committed,…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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Darlene Roberson installed as SCSBA Region 2 Director
December 5, 2023
Darlene Dunmeyer Roberson, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) board member, was installed as Region 2 (consisting of Charleston County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA) Board…
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CSU breaks records again with Christmas shoeboxes
December 5, 2023
The CSU Family has packed the most Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes of any college or university in the nation for the fifth year in a row, with a total of…
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Harbor View Elementary school principal Stacey Dickinson to fill role permanently
December 4, 2023
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Stacey Dickinson as the permanent principal at Harbor View Elementary School. Dickinson has served as interim principal since the beginning of the 2023-2024…
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Life-changing scholarship expands to Allendale County
December 1, 2023
A transformational scholarship that eliminates the financial barrier to college for high-achieving, under-resourced students soon will be available in Allendale County. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund will offer up to…
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College of Charleston builds Framework for the future
November 30, 2023
When you’re more than 250 years old and still have the kind of bright energy, innovative spirit and optimistic drive that is felt across the College of Charleston campus, you…
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Trident Technical College to hold presidential search public forums
November 29, 2023
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has been selected to assist Trident Technical College with its presidential search process. The college began the search process after its longtime president,…
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Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
November 28, 2023
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…
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SC Educator Supply and Demand Report released: Concerns rise over increasing teacher vacancies
November 28, 2023The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…
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International African American Museum to host “Creative Gathering” exhibition and special holiday celebrations
November 21, 2023
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set in place the next exhibition, along with holiday observances and events running from mid-December through Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January…
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Transformational gift to The Citadel will establish new Krause School of Leadership and Ethics
November 20, 2023A new gift from Mr. and Mrs. L. William Krause, ’63, will significantly enhance the couple’s long-standing legacy of promoting the education of principled leaders at The Citadel. Gay and…
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The Citadel ranked Top 10 Military Friendly Employer
November 16, 2023
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is the only higher education institution to be ranked as a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer for 2024. The rankings, which were released Nov.…
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College of Charleston environmental chemistry students making campus, Grounds Crew Healthier
November 16, 2023Anyone walking around the College of Charleston campus has seen and heard the Grounds Crew hard at work maintaining and enhancing the beauty of our campus. While the drone of…
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South Carolina Department of Education and community partners to unveil 2024 African American History Calendar
November 16, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education and its esteemed community partners will unveil the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar in a special celebration on November 27 at the…
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CSU announced tuition promise program, first private university in SC to cover tuition
November 16, 2023
Charleston Southern University announced the launch of Buc Promise, a new renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible South Carolina residents with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA. The only private university in…
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Google Data Center awards nearly $250K in grants to Berkeley County organizations
November 14, 2023
Google announced it has awarded a total of nearly $250,000 in grants to 10 different local community organizations in Berkeley County as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing…
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GSSM and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium win prestigious NCSSS Innovative Partnership Award
November 14, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) was awarded the Innovative Partnership Award at the National Consortium for Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) Professional Conference in Phoenix, Arizona…
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College of Charleston launches new micro-credential program
November 9, 2023
The College of Charleston is partnering with global online learning platform, Coursera, to launch a new program to provide industry-branded micro-credentials to students, faculty and staff at no cost. Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor. Faculty and…
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College of Charleston plays major role in Literary Festival
November 2, 2023
The College of Charleston is proud to once again be the official academic partner of the Charleston Literary Festival. The festival, which runs Nov. 3–12,2023, will feature a host of world-class…
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Willis Cantey elected chair of SCICU Board of Trustees
October 31, 2023
Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted…
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Edith L. Frierson Elementary School principal Latrice Smalls to fill role permanently
October 31, 2023
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Latrice Smalls as the permanent principal at Edith L. Frierson Elementary School. Smalls has served as the interim principal since the beginning of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as Educator of the Month
October 30, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Georgetown County School District’s Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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College of Charleston Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility
October 26, 2023The College of Charleston’s Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility, hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist Kathleen Parker, aims to highlight the value of civility when sharing opposing…
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PSTA Statement on school financial dashboard
October 26, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association released the school financial dashboard developed by the state’s Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Increased transparency for education funding has been a key element of…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $170,000 for SC students
October 25, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $170,000 to support South Carolina students in rural and underserved public school districts during the 5th Annual O6 Sporting Clays Tournament on October…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Launch of Education Funding Dashboard
October 25, 2023
Education Dashboard Provides Public Easy Access to School Districts Budgets, Increasing Transparency and Accountability Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) and…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, recognizes Dr. Forest Mahan, Aiken Technical College President as 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year
October 24, 2023
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year The South Carolina Association of Technical Colleges is thrilled to announce the recognition of Dr. Forest…
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UNTOLD STORIES: Campus History Guided Walking Tour Sharing Recent Research and Discoveries
October 24, 2023The Committee on Commemoration and Landscapes (CCL) announced the launch of a guided walking tour, UNTOLD STORIES: Campus History Guided Walking Tour Sharing Recent Research and Discoveries. This tour aims…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for 2024-2025
October 24, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and summer programs.…
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South Carolina health programs launch 5210 SC campaign
October 23, 2023
The new statewide campaign is designed to encourage children to level-up their health. The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Doug Quackenbush Receives Prestigious A4LE Award
October 20, 2023
Doug Quackenbush, AIA LEED AP, architect and founder of Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a professional organization…
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More national guests highlight season three of The Great Retention
October 18, 2023
Season Three of The Great Retention, a leading podcast geared for businesses looking to recruit and retain young professionals, drops next week with a wider array of guests. Hosted by…
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SCDOR named 2023 PEBA Partners Award overall award winner
October 17, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has been named the 2023 overall winner of the PEBA Partners Award, an honor bestowed by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority…
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