Couple gives $1M to S.C. Botanical Garden at Clemson University

  December 2, 2015

CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University alumnus Mike McBride and his wife, Lynn, of Simpsonville have given $1 million to expand and improve the Children’s Garden of the South Carolina Botanical Garden (SCBG)…

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Certified Nursing Assistant course in Blythewood

  December 2, 2015

Midland’s Technical College will be offering a Certified Nursing Assistant course in Blythewood at Westwood High School.  The course will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm-7:30pm starting on January 5,…

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SCASA honors Cariens, Coon as Principals of the Year

  November 30, 2015

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators named Sherry Cariens, principal of Oak Grove Elementary School, the 2016 Elementary School Principal of the Year and Dr. Bill Coon, principal of…

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Education is Key to Financial Health

  November 30, 2015

By Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. South Carolina State Treasurer   As State Treasurer, I believe that achieving a strong financial future for our children is crucial to achieving a strong…

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More vaccinations in S.C. now available without prescriptions

  November 24, 2015

New protocol includes broad coverage, increased access   Consumers can now get most major vaccinations at the pharmacy without a prescription, thanks to the new protocol for administration of vaccines…

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Anonymous donor gives nearly $4M to UofSC

  November 24, 2015

On the heels of a successful $1 billion capital fundraising campaign, a donor from Columbia has bequeathed nearly $4 million to a variety of scholarship and educational programs at the…

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USC names three as 2015 McCausland Fellows

  November 24, 2015

Three young scholars who are considered rising stars at the University of South Carolina and in academia have been named 2015 McCausland Fellows in recognition for their research and imaginative…

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GHS Coach Harley announces retirement

  November 24, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Barry Harley, athletic director and head football coach for Gilbert High, plans to retire effective June 30,…

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Richland Two Choice Fair coming in December

  November 24, 2015

Richland School District Two will hold its annual Choice Fair featuring Magnet programs on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Spring Valley High School.  Families are invited to come learn about the…

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USC creates Center for Civil Rights History and Research

  November 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina will establish a Center for Civil Rights History and Research to chronicle the contributions of the Palmetto State to the American civil…

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Greenville Drive to be honored at Partner of the Year Luncheon

  November 22, 2015

Public Education Partners (PEP), the leading non-profit supporter of high-quality public education in Greenville, is once again recognizing a remarkable business for its outstanding impact on our public schools. At…

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BCSD performing at or above state averages

  November 19, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Report Card shows that BCSD is performing at or above state averages, according to results released yesterday by the South Carolina…

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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year

  November 18, 2015

The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…

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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School

  November 18, 2015

Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…

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Startup winners take home nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground

  November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – After a three-month, three-round competition culminating with a live-pitch event, the winners of The Proving Ground – the University of South Carolina’s popular startup competition – were…

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Arts charter school to open in Columbia

  November 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A committee of arts professionals, educators, parents and community members is planning to open an arts charter school in Columbia. The Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) will have a focus on the visual arts,…

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Interest in Charters Expanding to Meet Student Needs

  November 11, 2015

Public Charter Schools Celebrate 15th Annual Charter School Conference as Charter School Enrollment Nears 10% in Some SC Communities and New School Planning Groups Reach Record Numbers COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly…

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USC names new dean of College of Engineering and Computing

  November 9, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A distinguished engineering researcher with experience in forming industry partnerships has been hired to lead the University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing. Hossein Haj-Hariri, an…

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