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Hood Construction Receives Preservation South Carolina Honor Award For Barnes Center

Jun 26, 2019 10:26AM

The Honor Awards celebrate successful and exemplary historic preservation projects in South Carolina.

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Area Teens Win Awards For Service Projects Developed Through Riley Institute Program

Jun 24, 2019 12:45PM

After presenting their projects to a panel of business and community leaders, four students received cash prizes to expand or replicate their projects, and three students received honorable mentions.

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Columbia College Broadens Offerings To Evening Program Students

Jun 24, 2019 11:57AM

Columbia College will begin offering more flexibility, including some select daytime programs and convenient housing options, to its evening program students starting Fall 2019.

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UofSC, Clemson Researchers Use Drones To Make S.C. Bridges Safer

Jun 18, 2019 10:46AM

The research project, funded by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, is led by UofSC Associate Dean for Research Paul Ziehl.

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Vän Robotics Receives SC Launch, Inc. Investment

May 31, 2019 09:45AM

The innovative, Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in January 2017.

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Michelin’s Youth Apprenticeship Program Certified By U.S. Department of Labor

May 24, 2019 09:38AM

To qualify for national certification, Michelin committed to expanding its industry-leading program throughout several states in which it operates plants.

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MTC Grants College Credits To Army Finance Soldiers In Training

May 17, 2019 11:05AM

Credits soldiers earn from their military training will apply toward an associate degree or certificate in accounting from MTC.

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SC High School Students Selected for Riley Institute Leadership Program

May 17, 2019 10:53AM

Launched in 2002 by the Riley Institute, Emerging Public Leaders is an intensive, statewide service-oriented leadership program for rising high school seniors.

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MTC Students Receive Full Scholarships, Part-Time Jobs From Michelin

May 15, 2019 10:43AM

A highly successful college-corporate partnership, the Technical Scholars Program continues to fill the pipeline of talent Michelin will need to expand its operations.

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MTC Welding Students Score Top Positions In Statewide Welding Skills Competition

May 03, 2019 11:00AM

Technical colleges throughout South Carolina sent students to compete head-to-head in demonstrations of their advanced welding skills.

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Public Relations Excellence Recognized At Annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards Event

Apr 12, 2019 10:48AM

Communication professionals from across the state were recognized for their work, with more than 70 awards presented at the event.

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Statewide SC Codes Initiative Officially Launches

Apr 11, 2019 10:06AM

Announced last fall, SC Codes is a first-of-its-kind, state-funded resource, aiming to connect South Carolinians to the education and resources they need to unlock careers in technology.

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Zeus Industrial Products Donates Major Gift To Newberry College

Mar 27, 2019 10:43AM

Zeus has generously supported Newberry College since 2012 and is currently its largest corporate donor.

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Lexington District One Moves Ahead With Lexington Middle School Relocation

Mar 20, 2019 11:34AM

The district will enter into two separate option agreements to begin the land acquisition process for a new Lexington Middle School site.

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City Of Columbia’s Community Development Department To Host Essay Contest

Mar 20, 2019 10:02AM

All submissions must be made on or before Friday, March 22, 2019, by 5:00 p.m.

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Newberry Nursing Grads Repeat 100% First-Time Pass Rate On NCLEX-RN Exam

Mar 19, 2019 11:03AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The NCLEX-RN is a standardized exam utilized by the South Carolina Board of Nursing to assess the readiness of new nursing graduates to enter the nursing profession.

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Midlands Technical College Student Launches Three Businesses Before Graduation

Mar 14, 2019 10:35AM ● By Kathleen Maris

For Yamashiro, the moral of his story isn’t that he’s accomplished so much in so little time. It’s that if someone capitalizes on the opportunities at MTC and focuses on making something happen, then that person has the chance to build something special.

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Lexington District One Board Passes Resolution Supporting Teachers

Mar 12, 2019 10:37AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The board passed a resolution expressing their support of the efforts of the district’s teachers to increase the South Carolina average teacher salary to a nationally competitive level.

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Governor Henry McMaster Designates Chair Of SC First Steps Board Of Trustees

Mar 12, 2019 10:21AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Chip Stanley will also serve as chair of the Early Childhood Advisory Council, an interagency group lead by SC First Steps tasked with the coordination of health, well-being, and educational services for children birth through five.

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Midlands Technical College's BOOM Program Awarded Best Innovation Team In S.C.

Mar 01, 2019 10:51AM ● By Kathleen Maris

BOOM is a highly successful construction job-training program for high school students with disabilities.

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New Statewide Collaborative Will Help Mend Health Care Disparity For Vulnerable Patients

Feb 28, 2019 01:10PM ● By Kathleen Maris

A $1.025 million, three-year grant from The Duke Endowment to the University of South Carolina will help address these issues for vulnerable patients in South Carolina.

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Newberry College Receives $1 Million Matching Gift

Feb 27, 2019 12:36PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Melvin Younts inked an agreement on Jan. 31, 2019, affirming his pledge to match up to $1 million in donations raised for Newberry College’s stadium expansion project over the next three years, concluding in 2021.

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EngenuitySC, Richland One More Than Double Number Of “Dress To Impress” Showcases For 2019

Feb 27, 2019 11:34AM ● By Kathleen Maris

This year, Dress to Impress (and all that it entails) will happen between the dates of February 26, 2019 and April 9, 2019.

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