Midlands school district recognized for record fundraising efforts
February 22, 2016
Richland Two employees will be recognized for donating more than $116,000 for the community during the 2015 United Way of the Midlands campaign. The United Way will recognize the district…
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Central Carolina Technical College Welding Program unveils 700-pound steel and metal sculpture at Scott’s Branch High School
February 22, 2016
On Thursday, February 18, Clarendon School District 1 and Scott’s Branch High School unveiled a permanent outdoor kinetic sculpture titled “Cellule One.” This sculpture was the result of a community…
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Coker College to hold open roundtable discussion for Women’s History Month
February 22, 2016
Coker College’s Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education will host an open roundtable discussion in honor of Women’s History Month. The event, which is free and open to the…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Furman Education Professor Katie Stover co-authors book
February 18, 2016Assistant Professor of Education Katie Stover has co-authored a book about writing targeted for teachers of grades 3-12. The book, Smuggling Writing: Strategies That Get Students to Write Every Day,…
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Central Carolina Technical College Engineering Graphics Technology program prints 3-D prosthetic hand for local seventh-grader
February 18, 2016This morning, Connor Morgan was given a free 3-D printed prosthetic right hand from Central Carolina Technical College’s Engineering Graphics Technology program. Using a publicly shared design, Engineering Graphics Technology…
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Lexington One students named National Merit Scholarship finalists
February 18, 2016Lexington County School District One congratulates three high school students from Lexington One who attained finalist standing in the 2016 National Merit® Scholarship Program competition. The Lexington District One…
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Nelson Mullins awards inaugural Diversity Scholarship to Harvard 2L Derecka Purnell
February 17, 2016
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded its first Diversity Scholarship to Derecka Purnell, a second-year student at Harvard Law School. She will join the Firm’s EducationCounsel group in…
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LTSS to hold Art for Faith’s Sake celebration
February 17, 2016
Event to features art gallery dedication and Witnesses performances The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) invites campus and community members to attend its Art for Faith’s Sake Celebration, scheduled…
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Furman University ranked among top five colleges for “Makings an Impact”
February 15, 2016
Furman University, long recognized for its commitment to community service, student engagement and sustainability, has been rated among the nation’s top five schools for “making an impact” in a newly-released…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation recognizes LCSD employees, volunteers
February 15, 2016
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation has honored eight Lexington County Sheriff’s Department employees and three individuals who volunteer their time to work with the department. “We’re grateful for the support…
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District Five holds Transition Fair for families of special needs students
February 15, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five held its second annual Transition Fair Feb. 9, offering resources to families of special needs students. Nearly 100 students, parents and community members attended the event…
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LHS instructional assistant receives award
February 12, 2016
The South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children presented the organization’s 2015-2016 Para-Educator of the Year Award to Lexington High Instructional Assistant Carla Roland. The state Council for Exceptional Children presented…
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District Five students get dance, life lessons during Charlotte Ballet ‘dance residency’
February 12, 2016
Students at Irmo High School received lessons and a first-hand look at opportunities in the professional dance industry as part of a February residency at the international arts magnet school.…
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Clemson Extension expands agribusiness program
February 12, 2016
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has hired two agricultural economists to buoy the expansion of an agribusiness assistance program at the university’s Sandhill Research and Education Center (REC) in Columbia.…
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Clemson Extension expands agribusiness program
February 12, 2016
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has hired two agricultural economists to buoy the expansion of an agribusiness assistance program at the university’s Sandhill Research and Education Center (REC) in Columbia.…
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Two District Five educators named SCBEA Teachers of the Year
February 11, 2016Two educators from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named Teachers of the Year by the South Carolina Business Education Association (SCBEA). Irmo High School’s Carolyn Diaz was presented with…
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UofSC student awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
February 11, 2016
Eric Bringley, a senior in the South Carolina Honors College, has been named a Gates Cambridge Scholarship winner, one of the top international scholarships in the world, and will pursue…
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District Five now accepting applications for its tuition-based 4K program
February 11, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its tuition-based 4-year-old kindergarten program. The district is slated to expand its EXCEL (Exposing Children to Early Learning) 4K program next…
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UofSC to host panel of national journalists on primary politics Feb. 16
February 11, 2016The University of South Carolina will host some of the nation’s top political journalists for a panel about presidential primary politics Feb. 16, just days before South Carolinians head to…
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State Museum announces new line up of Spring Break and Summer camps
February 11, 2016
The South Carolina State Museum is excited to offer a new line up of camps for spring break and summer for the 2016 season. Each camp is themed with a…
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Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Student Art Exhibition
February 10, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) Art in the Interim and Open Art Studio student artwork will be on exhibition at the Drs. Bruce and Lee…
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Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Student Art Exhibition
February 10, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) Art in the Interim and Open Art Studio student artwork will be on exhibition at the Drs. Bruce and Lee…
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Richland Two to hold community conversations this spring
February 10, 2016
Richland School District Two is inviting members of the community to share their thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion in our schools. The district’s Office of Diversity and Multicultural…
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Retirees come home to Richland Two at annual luncheon
February 10, 2016
More than 250 Richland School District Two retirees will reminisce, catch up with former colleagues and learn what’s new in the district at the annual Retirees Luncheon, to be held…
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Clemson University names chief diversity officer
February 10, 2016
Clemson University has named Lee A. Gill, J.D., a 20-year higher education veteran, to serve as its Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and special assistant to the president for inclusive excellence,…
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O’Rourke named Clemson vice president for development, alumni relations
February 10, 2016
Clemson alumnus Brian J. O’Rourke of Greenville has been named vice president for Development and Alumni Relations at Clemson University and will serve on the executive leadership team reporting to…
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2016 Berkeley County School District Conference
February 10, 2016The Berkeley County School District Teacher Forum and Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host the 2016 BCSD Conference, teacher instructional fair, on Friday, February 12, 2016, at Cane Bay…
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Hartsville-Coker Concert Association to present Organ Recital by Don Grice
February 10, 2016
On Feb. 22, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., the Hartsville-Coker Concert Association will present organist Don Grice in a recital at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Grice, director of music and senior…
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Richland One to celebrate 20th anniversary of district’s Challenger Learning Center
February 10, 2016
For 20 years, a spirit of adventure and a love of science and math, along with the help of a space flight simulator, have “transported” thousands of students, teachers and…
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U.S. Engine Valve donation
February 9, 2016U.S. Engine Valve/Nittan Valve made a $20,000 donation to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation to purchase two DEPCO ER2U robots for the Corporate and Community Education Division’s Mechatronics program. …
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Williamson honored as State Employee of the Year by S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government
February 9, 2016
The S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government named James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, Ph.D., president of the SC Technical College System, as State Employee of the Year. Williamson was recognized…
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Williamson honored as State Employee of the Year by S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government
February 9, 2016
The S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government named James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, Ph.D., president of the SC Technical College System, as State Employee of the Year. Williamson was recognized…
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Lexington resident Dr. Rod Walters invited to lead NFL Seminar on Concussion Management
February 8, 2016
Rod Walters, certified athletic trainer and former University of South Carolina Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine has been invited by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Association to provide an…
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Richland One School Improvement Council Honored
February 8, 2016
The School Improvement Council (SIC) of Meadowfield Elementary School has been named to the South Carolina School Improvement Council’s 2016 Honor Roll. Ten Honor Roll SICs are recognized for their…
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Berkeley County Schools’ Rookie Teachers of the Year
February 8, 2016Schools in Berkeley County School District have chosen their Rookie Teachers of the Year. Rookie Teachers of the Year are nominated by their school principal based on the following…
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Dreher High School girls’ soccer coach receives National Coach of the Year Award
February 8, 2016
Coach David Kleinfelder, Dreher High School’s varsity girls’ soccer coach, has been named the 2015 Soccer Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association…
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Central Carolina Technical College joins the first consortium dedicated specifically to advancing success of men of color in community colleges
February 8, 2016
Central Carolina Technical College has joined the Minority Male Community College Collaborative (M2C3) National Consortium on College Men of Color. Participation in the M2C3 Consortium will enhance CCTC’s commitment to…
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TransformSC schools and districts using technology to personalize learning
February 5, 2016
National and state experts give educators support to scale blended learning Educators gathered at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin to advance the use of blended learning…
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Round Top Elementary excels at fundraiser & donates to schools affected by SC flood
February 4, 2016
Round Top Elementary (RTE) teamed up with the Boosterthon Fun Run to raise extra funds needed for the school. Boosterthon, established in 2001, reinvented the fundraising industry transforming the way…
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UofSC Dance’s Breaking Boundaries concert features choreography from Alonzo King LINES Ballet guest artist
February 4, 2016
The UofSC Dance Program will present Breaking Boundaries, a contemporary dance concert featuring several premiere works, February 15-18 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Performance time is 7:30pm nightly. Tickets for the…
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Academy of Faith and Leadership presents community forum
February 4, 2016
The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary’s Academy of Faith and Leadership invite campus and community members to a forum about the recent refugee crisis and resettlement efforts in South Carolina, on…
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Richland One teachers named finalists for prestigious national awards
February 4, 2016
Alison Espinosa of A.C. Flora High School and Richland One Teacher of the Year Jennifer Wise of Hand Middle School have been named state finalists for the 2014-2015 Presidential Awards…
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H.O.P.E. plan provides substantive and effective proposals for reforming education in South Carolina
February 4, 2016
Palmetto Promise Institute released the Help Our Pupils Excel (H.O.P.E.) plan, a menu of 8 proven, cost-effective education ideas to help lawmakers meet the requirements set by the South Carolina…
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The Caterpillar Foundation awards Central Carolina Technical College a $25,000 grant
February 4, 2016
Funds from the grant will support the College’s “SMART Choices for Success” project A $25,000 grant from the Caterpillar Foundation will fund the first year of Central Carolina Technical…
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Civil rights activist James L. Felder to speak at Coker College
February 4, 2016
Coker College’s Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education will host speaker and former civil rights activist James L. Felder on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Davidson Hall on…
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CSMS team wins regional qualifier
February 4, 2016
The Carolina Springs Middle Pig Heads team won first place in the South Carolina First Lego League Lexington Regional Qualifier robot competition that Carolina Springs Middle hosted on January 23.…
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CCSD to Host Winter Gala Honoring Excellent Educators
February 4, 2016WHAT: The Charleston County School District (CCSD) will host its 6th Annual Winter Gala: An Evening with the Stars Presents: Broadway! The sold out event (1,000 attendees) will honor 84…
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