South Carolina Education News

USC Breaks Ground on New Health Sciences Campus in ColumbiaUSC Breaks Ground on New Health Sciences Campus in Columbia

USC Breaks Ground on New Health Sciences Campus in Columbia

News Summary The University of South Carolina has begun construction on a $300 million Health Sciences Campus in Columbia, set…

2 months ago
Shocking Arrests at Green Charter School of the MidlandsShocking Arrests at Green Charter School of the Midlands

Shocking Arrests at Green Charter School of the Midlands

News Summary The community in Irmo, South Carolina, is reeling from the arrests of Green Charter School principal Tina Shaw…

2 months ago
End of an Era: Seibels Bruce & Company Closes in ColumbiaEnd of an Era: Seibels Bruce & Company Closes in Columbia

End of an Era: Seibels Bruce & Company Closes in Columbia

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, bids farewell to Seibels Bruce & Company, a historic insurance provider that operated for 155…

2 months ago
Columbia Appoints William Kirkland as New SCRA ChairColumbia Appoints William Kirkland as New SCRA Chair

Columbia Appoints William Kirkland as New SCRA Chair

News Summary The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) welcomes William Kirkland as the new chair of its board of trustees,…

2 months ago
Winter Weather Forces School Closures and E-Learning in SCWinter Weather Forces School Closures and E-Learning in SC

Winter Weather Forces School Closures and E-Learning in SC

News Summary As winter weather approaches South Carolina on January 22, 2025, several school districts are implementing safety measures, including…

3 months ago
Racist Text Messages Spark Outrage at South Carolina UniversitiesRacist Text Messages Spark Outrage at South Carolina Universities

Racist Text Messages Spark Outrage at South Carolina Universities

News Summary University of South Carolina and Clemson University are facing backlash as Black students report receiving racist text messages…

3 months ago
Columbia Uncovers $1.8 Billion Accounting BlunderColumbia Uncovers $1.8 Billion Accounting Blunder

Columbia Uncovers $1.8 Billion Accounting Blunder

News Summary A recent forensic audit revealed a staggering $1.8 billion accounting error in South Carolina, hindering plans to return…

3 months ago
Naomi Lett Appointed CEO of South Carolina Technical College System FoundationNaomi Lett Appointed CEO of South Carolina Technical College System Foundation

Naomi Lett Appointed CEO of South Carolina Technical College System Foundation

News Summary Naomi Lett steps into her role as the new CEO of the South Carolina Technical College System Foundation,…

3 months ago
Upstate South Carolina Schools Transition to E-LearningUpstate South Carolina Schools Transition to E-Learning

Upstate South Carolina Schools Transition to E-Learning

News Summary With a severe winter storm predicted to impact travel and safety, multiple school districts in Upstate South Carolina…

3 months ago