CHARLESTON, South Carolina, March 8 (TNSres) -- Charleston County School District issued the following news release: Charleston County School District (CCSD) teachers were given two ways to provide feedback on working conditions and teacher retention last fall. More than 2,400 teachers and assistants responded to a CCSD Teacher Compensation Task Force's survey in November, the latest effort by the school district to increase teacher voices in decision-making. Districtwide, 56 percent of teacher  more

CONWAY, South Carolina, March 8 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news: Coastal Carolina University's Grant Center for Real Estate and Economics will present the 25th annual Economic Growth and Real Estate Summit from 8 a.m. to noon on March 15 at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach. The theme of this year's summit is "Managing capital investment in today's economy." Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. The cost for the event is $120, which includes a full  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, March 8 -- Charleston County School District issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the work that takes place in Montessori schools. This year at James Simons Montessori School, the staff is partnering with the Avian Conservation Center (also known as the Birds of Prey). The theme for the school this year is "The Year of Flight," which is anchored in the first graders' study of birds. The school's teacher-librar  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, March 8 -- Claflin University issued the following news: Mrs. Barbara Chappell has been appointed to serve as acting vice president of the Claflin University Division of Institutional Advancement. Previous to this appointment, she served as Vice President of Development at Butler Academy, a K-12 charter school in Hartsville, SC. Mrs. Chappell's 25-year career in higher education has included leadership roles in advancement and communication at four institutions inc  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 7 (TNSres) -- Coker University issued the following news: Four Coker students presented research at the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Student/Faculty Research Symposium at the Milliken and Company in Greenville, S.C. on Feb. 22, 2024. This year's symposium featured 21 student presentations from 14 SCICU member institutions. Isabella "Tibby" Hessian, under the mentorship of Dr. Gina Bennett, presented a project titled "Literacy,  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 8 -- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has promoted Dennetta Dawson to captain over Region 4, overseeing units along the entire coast. Dawson was pinned during a law enforcement committee meeting this week and becomes the first woman to lead a region at SCDNR. "I am honored to serve the citizens of South Carolina and partner with a community of   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 8 -- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) held a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the state of South Carolina's $116.5 million Public Health and Environmental Laboratory. The 140,000 square-foot facility, scheduled to open in the fall of 2026, will replace the existing state laboratory built  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, March 7 -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: Presbyterian College's Hispanic Appreciation Organization is the life of Hispanic culture, events, and education on campus, accepting members of both Hispanic descent and those simply interested in the culture. Professor of Spanish Dr. Sharon Knight is the advisor for HAO student leaders and helps with the logistics of putting on events. "The HAO celebrates and promotes Hispanic culture and fosters inclusivity  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has announced the suspension of her Republican presidential campaign after a series of losses on Super Tuesday. Despite initially vowing to stay in the race, Haley's lack of momentum and Trump's overwhelming victories lead to her decision to withdraw, leaving Trump as the presumptive nominee. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide conte  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, March 8 -- Newberry College issued the following news on March 7, 2024: MacLean Gymnasium has fortified the Newberry College skyline and its campus community since its construction in 1923. Now, after a major renovation, the space has been given new life, and the historic playing floor has been named in memory of legendary men's basketball coach Nield Gordon. Over much of 2023, the gymnasium underwent a comprehensive restoration to breathe new life and functionality i  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 8 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will broadcast and stream live coverage of President Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7. President Biden's biggest annual moment on the national stage is a chance to stress his priorities, make his case for another term, as well as combat headwinds or negative perceptions of his leadership. Aft  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 5 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: Dynamic Fluid Components, a wholesale distributor of fluid power products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company's $4.8 million investment will create 10 new jobs. Dynamic Fluid Components offers a variety of fluid power products including hydraulic motors, gear pumps and pressure gauges. The company supplies products to 2,000 customers throughout Canada  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on March 7, 2024: Matica Group (Matica), a global identity and payment solutions provider, today announced it is establishing its first North American manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County. The company's $2 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Headquartered in Switzerland, Matica designs, manufactures, and markets payment and identity systems. The company has 200 employees and 1  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news on March 6, 2024: McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, today announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company's $26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Operating in Richland County since 1938, McEntire Produce is a family-owned fresh produce processor, repacker and wholesaler. The company also handles the general  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 8 -- The South Carolina National Guard issued the following news release: By Stephen Hudson, South Carolina National Guard The South Carolina National Guard hosted the Colombian military's Chief of Defense, Gen. Helder Giraldo and staff, February 28 to March 1 while hosting Colombian senior enlisted leaders in two State Partnership Program events. The three-day visit by Gen. Giraldo and Colombian military officers was part of a State Partnership Program key lea  more