District Five holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Dutch Fork High School Health Science Center
September 30, 2015IRMO, SC – Students, staff and community members gathered at Dutch Fork High School on Sept. 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening the school’s new Health Science Center. The nearly…
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Midlands Technical College awarded $2.25 million to enhance student services
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) will use a $2.25 million grant from the US Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program to help improve the success of freshmen students…
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USC joins coalition to improve admissions process
September 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina is among a diverse coalition of public and private colleges and universities coming together with the goal of improving the college admission…
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New Horizons Computer Learning Center of South Carolina – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
September 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Columbia, South Carolina is re-opening its doors under new ownership. A Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on…
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History made twice as $1.25 Million Gift is announced at the Inauguration of Midlands Technical College First Alumnus President
September 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a historical day for Midlands Technical College (MTC), Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was inaugurated today as the first alumnus president of Midlands Technical College. He is…
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Bennett Hospitality gifts $50,000 in honor of Emanuel AME Church
September 28, 2015College of Charleston scholarship open to contributions CHARLESTON, SC – Bennett Hospitality, a locally owned, full-service real estate company is pleased to announce a grant to the College of Charleston…
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SAMS Club recognizes Burns Elementary teachers with surprise thank you event
September 28, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Teachers at Edmund A. Burns Elementary School headed to media center Wednesday thinking they were about to have a meeting with the principal. What they didn’t know…
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Richland One Volunteer wins South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award
September 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On any given day at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, volunteer Keith Kennedy will be just about everywhere – from tutoring second-graders and stuffing backpacks with food for students…
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Philanthropic Music Showcase to welcome President Mahony, commemorate Vladimir Horowitz anniversary
September 23, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC — The Steinway Piano Gallery of Charlotte will help Winthrop University’s Department of Music welcome President Dan Mahony, raise money for charity and commemorate the 30th anniversary…
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AT&T brings national It Can Wait campaign, virtual simulator to District Five school
September 23, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – Students at Chapin High School learned valuable lessons about the dangers of texting while driving during a school event on Sept. 21. AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign…
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District Five middle school launches Hate Won’t Win initiative, challenges other schools to take the pledge against hate and intolerance
September 23, 2015
IRMO, SC – “Hate won’t win, but perhaps love, sharing and understanding will.” That’s the message students from Dutch Fork Middle heard during a Sept. 18 event, launching the school’s campaign…
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District Five design and construction director to retire after a 40-year career in education
September 23, 2015
IRMO, SC – Nostrils flared and eyebrows furrowed, Keith McAlister is in a heated September phone conversation about construction projects he wants completed “ASAP.” With the booming voice of a former…
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Lexington One schools choose Teacher of the Year
September 23, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose a Teacher of the Year to represent them in the 2015–2016 Teacher of the Year process, serve on…
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Sylvan Learning has ribbon cutting at new Greenville location
September 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, Sc – Last week, Sylvan Learning of the Upstate held a Grand Opening Celebration at their new location at 150 Tanner Road. Many families, teachers and community partners joined…
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Lexington One student earns state’s only Platinum+ certification
September 22, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – After taking the ACT WorkKeys in spring 2015, Madison Bailes from Gilbert High School in Lexington County School District One earned the only Platinum+ certification in South…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics celebrates highest SAT and ACT scores in state
September 21, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is celebrating the highest statewide scores in both the SAT and ACT this year. With an average…
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John Ballato named to SmartState endowed chair in optical fiber
September 21, 2015
CLEMSON — John Ballato has been named the inaugural holder of the J. E. Sirrine Endowed Chair in Optical Fiber at Clemson University. The Sirrine Endowed Chair, which was awarded to be “the…
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Furman University professor named South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA interim director
September 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Dr. John Wheeler, Director of Furman University’s Office of Integrative Research in the Sciences and Professor of Chemistry, has been named Interim Director of the South Carolina…
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Two CCSD teachers named Physical Education Teacher of the year
September 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — The South Carolina Association for Physical Education and Sport (SCAPES) announced this week that two Charleston County School District (CCSD) teachers have been named the 2015 Teacher…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
September 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit Semifinalists by…
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Lexington One students surpass SAT, PSAT and AP national averages
September 21, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The South Carolina Department of Education released school, district and state SAT® scores and PSAT® scores and school and district results on Advanced Placement exams taken in…
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Midlands Mediation Center fall 2015 mediation training
September 21, 2015COLUMBIA – The Midlands Mediation Center (MMC) is conducting the Fall 2015 Mediation Training, September 28, – October 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Cecil Tillis Center…
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GSSM celebrates highest SAT and ACT scores in state
September 21, 2015HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is celebrating the highest statewide scores in both the SAT and ACT this year. With an average…
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Poet Claudia Rankine to explore racism Oct. 12 at USC
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAACP Image Award winner and Los Angeles Times Book Award winner Claudia Rankine will deliver the University of South Carolina’s annual Adrenée Glover Freeman Memorial Lecture Monday,…
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GES receives more than 300 donated books
September 21, 2015
GILBERT, SC – Gilbert Elementary students can now explore the adventures found in 353 new books thanks to Books-A-Million Lexington’s summer book-gifting program. Books-A-Million asked associates and customers to donate…
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Global impact from home: Richland Library’s vision felt worldwide
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC—It has been a meeting of literary and innovative minds. More than 300 people from 28 counties traveled to Denmark to participate in the Next Library Festival 2015 from…
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District Five SAT scores, participation among the top in the state
September 21, 2015
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has the third highest SAT scores among school districts in South Carolina. District Five also leads the state in the percentage of students…
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Richland Two teacher named 2015–2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Blythewood High School Teacher Patrick Kelly has been named as a 2015–2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Kelly is only one of…
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More Richland Two students taking AP Exams, SAT and ACT
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Conversations about preparing for college start early and often in Richland Two. These discussions between students, parents, teachers, administrators and school counselors may be a key reason…
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For 20th consecutive year, Coker ranks among south’s top colleges in U.S. News & World Report
September 21, 2015
Hartsville, SC – For the 20th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Coker College one of America’s Best Colleges in its 2016 rankings, which were released earlier…
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GSSM celebrates highest SAT and ACT scores in state
September 21, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is celebrating the highest statewide scores in both the SAT and ACT this year. With an average…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit Semifinalists by…
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BACK TO WORK 50+ information session to be held Friday, September 25
September 20, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College will offer a BACK TO WORK 50+ free information session Friday, September 25 from 10 a.m. – noon on the Pendleton Campus. Job candidates, who…
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Tri-County instructor Timeko McFadden selected for national ACTFL initiative
September 20, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Tri-County Technical College Spanish instructor Timeko McFadden has been selected to participate in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Languages and Literacy Collaboration Initiative.…
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Two CCSD teachers named Physical Education Teacher of the Year
September 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Association for Physical Education and Sport (SCAPES) announced this week that two Charleston County School District (CCSD) teachers have been named the 2015 Teacher…
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Coker College hires new faculty members
September 18, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – William Carswell, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Coker College, has announced the addition of six new full-time faculty members. Andrew Schwartz, LaShaune…
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CCSD announces 2016 National Merit semifinalists
September 17, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the names of 23 CCSD high school seniors that have been chosen as semifinalists for the 61st annual National Merit…
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Children’s Discovery Center opens second Lowcountry location
September 16, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Children’s Discovery Center opened its doors to a second location in Park West Wednesday, Sept. 9. Located at 3300 Stockdale Road in the growing Park West…
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Lexington One congratulates National Merit Semifinalists
September 16, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Four Lexington One students are among the 201 South Carolina seniors named as National Merit Semifinalists. The district’s semifinalists include Lexington High’s Rosemary Coskrey, Ashley Fellers and…
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to be recognized nationally with ACCT Southern Regional Chief Executive Officer award
September 16, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie L. Booth will be recognized nationally next month for his commitment to advancing the community college movement. In August, Dr. Booth, who…
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WKHS band director receives a ‘rosy’ honor
September 16, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – White Knoll High Band Director Bob Barfield is headed to the 128th Rose Parade as a member of the 2017 Bands of America Honor Band staff. Music…
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High School and College leaders address math pathways
September 16, 2015Educators and senior administrators from five universities and four public school districts serving Lowcountry students have formed a collaborative team to focus on improving “math pathways” between high school and…
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Howe Hall AIMS receives $12,000 grant
September 15, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Howe Hall AIMS was awarded a $12,054 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The support will allow the school to…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
September 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit…
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James F. Martin Inn completes renovations in time for football season
September 15, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University James F. Martin Inn recently finished renovating its 89 guest rooms. The inn, connected to the Madren Conference Center and the Walker Golf course,…
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BJU Symphony Orchestra named as semi-finalist for The American Prize
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael W. Moore, has been named as a semi-finalist in the orchestral performance – college/university division…
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Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding support scholarships at Greenville Technical College
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding have donated $25,000 to Greenville Technical College (GTC) to provide scholarship assistance. The couple, who moved to Greenville in 1998, graduated from…
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MUSC Foundation Board names new members, officers
September 14, 2015
CHARLSTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation Board announced its recently elected officers. Mr. Carlos E. Evans, Retired Wells Fargo Bank Executive, Charlotte, was elected chair. …
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan receives national recognition for strong investment performance and low fees
September 14, 2015
Most Recent Rankings by Savingforcollege.com show South Carolina’s College Savings Program is a National Leader in Investment Performance and Low Fees COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.,…
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