District Five Spanish teacher using app to help students learn new language
March 21, 2016
A Lexington-Richland School District Five Spanish teacher is giving her students a “heads up” on learning a new language. Leaphart Elementary School teacher Paula Matthews has been using the popular…
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LTC students win state FBLA awards
March 21, 2016Lexington County School District One congratulates students from Lexington Technology Center who won a total of 11 awards at the state competition conducted as part of the 2016 South Carolina…
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GSSM honors Milliken & Company 2016 Townes Award recipient
March 21, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Milliken & Company during its 24th Annual Townes Toast with a Twist event, Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Daniel…
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Lexington County announces addition of new Public Information Officer
March 19, 2016
The County of Lexington officially announces the addition of Harrison Cahill as their new Public Information Officer. In his role, Harrison will disseminate press releases to the media, administer the…
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Opening of The Bracky Comer Infant Center at A Child’s Haven
March 18, 2016The highly anticipated Bracky Comer Infant Center located within A Child’s Haven will be opening mid-March, at 20 Martin Drive. Until this time, A Child’s Haven has only been able…
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BioHealth Magnet student becomes a National Merit Finalist
March 16, 2016
Out of 1.5 million students around the nation who take the PSAT, Ridge View High School Senior Chandler Bailey is one of the 15,000 students to be recognized as a…
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Districts target underaged drinking
March 16, 2016
This is an exciting time of year for teens who are preparing for prom and graduation. Unfortunately, too often that excitement leads to alcohol consumption. Richland School District Two’s The…
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Award winning film director Terry Davis has been selected as principal for a day Richland Northeast High School in Columbia,SC.
March 14, 2016
Richland Northeast High School held its annual “Principal for a Day” event on Tuesday, March 8, placing community and business leaders at the high school for a day. Principal Sabrina Suber said,…
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SC film director named Principal for a Day at Richland District 2 High School
March 14, 2016
Award winning film director Terry Davis has been selected as principal for a day Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, SC Richland Northeast High School held its annual “Principal for…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics in Columbia
March 14, 2016Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor two free legal clinics in Columbia in March. The…
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Blythewood High Choir students earn state recognition
March 14, 2016
Seven students from the Blythewood High School Choir were among the top 425 students selected by audition for the 2016 South Carolina All-State Choir out of nearly 2,000 students who…
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Kershaw County Music Association Scholarship Competition winners announced
March 14, 2016CAMDEN, SC — The Kershaw County Music Association (KCMA) and the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announce the winners of the 2016 KCMA Music Scholarship Competition. Nine talented…
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Kershaw County Music Association Scholarship Competition winners announced
March 14, 2016
CAMDEN, SC — The Kershaw County Music Association (KCMA) and the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announce the winners of the 2016 KCMA Music Scholarship Competition. Nine talented…
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PHS principal named ETV American Graduate Champion
March 12, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One congratulates Pelion High School Principal Clark Cooper for being named an ETV American Graduate Champion by South Carolina Educational Television, recognizing Cooper…
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State names Billue finalist for S.C. Teacher of the Year
March 12, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Thursday, March 10, 2016, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Lexington High Teacher and District Teacher of the Year Sheryn Billue as she was teaching AP…
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New Vision Program offers free eye exams and glasses for 3,000 children
March 10, 2016
Starting March 14, gift certificates for free eye exams and glasses will be donated to 3,000 families in Richland One thanks to a partnership between the district, Reading Is Fundamental,…
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LHS students earn recognition at math competition
March 10, 2016Lexington County School District One congratulates three Lexington High School students who earned recognition at the College of Charleston Math Meet 2016, held on February 27 in Charleston. LHS…
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WKHS National Honor Society students honored by Salvation Army
March 10, 2016Lexington County School District One congratulates students with White Knoll High School’s National Honor Society chapter for being honored by The Salvation Army of the Midlands. The chapter raised more…
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Historic Columbia’s 2016 Gardening Symposium
March 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia celebrates the arrival of spring with the 2016 Gardening Symposium on April 8 and 9. Following the theme “Redefining the Southern Garden: Past, Present &…
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Salvation Army presents Battle of the Bells Trophy to Dutch Fork High School Volunteer Group
March 9, 2016
The winner of The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ 2015 High School Battle of the Bells competition is Dutch Fork High School Air Force JROTC. Student volunteers from the…
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BCSD to host Teacher Recruitment Fair Saturday, March 12
March 9, 2016Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host its 15th Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Cane Bay High School (1624 State…
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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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