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Average cost of college education in South Carolina rises for students in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 2% in South Carolina in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

By Palmetto State News | Oct 15, 2024

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South Carolina ranks no. 9 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, South Carolina secured the ninth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 80.3%.

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2024

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Joint department program announces incentives for South Carolina residents to earn secondary diploma.

By Palmetto State News | Feb 2, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the South Carolina Department of Education’s Office of Adult Education (SCDE) created a partnership program called the General Education Development (GED) Inventive Program. The program offers residents the chance to earn their GED free of charge and receive a one time $500 payment if they pass the exam.

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McMaster: “Every child deserves the best education possible, and parents should have the freedom to choose the right option for them”

By Palmetto State News Report | May 4, 2023

Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) today signed into a law a bill that would create an Educational Scholarship Trust Fund to allow some South Carolina parents “to enroll their children in the school of their choice.”

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Analysis: South Carolina not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Palmetto State News Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Palmetto State News shows that South Carolina is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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Wren High School Selects Yarborough as Athletic Director

By Palmetto State News reports | Mar 30, 2023

In January 2023, Anderson School District One selected Stan Yarborough as the athletic director at Wren High School.

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Music and Movement in CSP

By Palmetto State News reports | Mar 29, 2023

Drumming Circle group will meet in the Amphitheater of CSP to harness the power of rhythm movement and fellowship.

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Conway Pilot Club raises funds for Horry County student scholarships

By Palmetto State News reports | Mar 14, 2023

Ladies of the Conway Pilot Club opened its annual fern fundraiser of 2023.

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Fort Lawn Community Center Book Club

By Palmetto State News reports | Mar 12, 2023

Curious to see what the current book club read is?

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Lander University College of Education Launches Middle Level Education Degree

By Palmetto State News reports | Mar 10, 2023

South Carolina’s future middle school teachers can now choose Lander University to continue their education and launch their careers with Lander’s new Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education, which was recently granted full approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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Lander Professor to Discuss African American Athletes and the Olympic Games

By Palmetto State News reports | Mar 8, 2023

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University invites the community to attend a discussion with Dr. Kevin Witherspoon, professor of history, titled “African American Athletes, Race, and the Olympic Games” on Wednesday, Mar. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium.

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Northeastern Technical College listed among most affordable South Carolina institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Northeastern Technical College, in Cheraw, were $5,186 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at Aiken Technical College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Aiken Technical College, in Graniteville, were $5,306 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at the University of South Carolina-Columbia paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, in Columbia, were $12,688 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state students among the highest in South Carolina in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Mar 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, in Charleston, were $12,570 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at Trident Technical College for in-state students among the lowest in South Carolina in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Mar 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Trident Technical College, in Charleston, were $5,143 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: Williamsburg Technical College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-South Carolina students

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Williamsburg Technical College, in Kingstree, were $4,800 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: College of Charleston charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-South Carolina students

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at College of Charleston, in Charleston, were $12,978 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Winthrop University listed among least affordable South Carolina institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Winthrop University, in Rock Hill, were $15,846 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Florence-Darlington Technical College listed among most affordable South Carolina institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Florence-Darlington Technical College, in Florence, were $4,870 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.