Dr. Martin Cwiakala, aerospace engineering instructor at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies, recently brought innovation and imagination to life during a hands-on summer camp at the University of South Carolina. Titled Adventures in Telepresence Amusement Park Ride via Augmented Reality, the camp was part of USC’s continuing education program andContinue Reading

Dr. Martin Cwiakala, aerospace engineering instructor at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies, recently brought innovation and imagination to life during a hands-on summer camp at the University of South Carolina. Titled Adventures in Telepresence Amusement Park Ride via Augmented Reality, the camp was part of USC’s continuing education program andContinue Reading

Thirty-three students from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently took part in an elite leadership and citizenship experience through the American Legion’s Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs. Held June 8–14, Palmetto Girls State took place at Presbyterian College, and Palmetto Boys State was hosted by Anderson University. BothContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. – United Way of the Midlands is launching their 4th annual Ready, Set, Supply. initiative, a drive aimed at stocking the classrooms of elementary school educators throughout the Midlands. The drive focuses on schools served by United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC), their education initiative committed to fosteringContinue Reading

CHARLESTON – Local students were among nearly 400 graduates honored during The Citadel Graduate College Class of 2025 commencement ceremony held on May 3. Students from across South Carolina and beyond gathered to receive their degrees from Gen. Glenn W. Walters, USMC (Ret.), Class of 1979 and President of TheContinue Reading

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Kendrick Davis as its new Director of Technology. He is replacing Jenny Garris who has taken a new position outside of the district. “I am deeply honored and grateful to have been selected to lead the Technology Department for Lexington-Richland School DistrictContinue Reading

Vanessa McCullough of Columbia completed the requirements for an Associate Degree in Nursing from CCTC. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program are prepared for careers as technical nurses in acute care, long-term care or home health settings. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to takeContinue Reading

CHARLESTON – Two Columbia students were among the more than 400 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2025 who received their degrees during a commencement ceremony held on May 3 at The Citadel. Jake Debenport and Matalyn Schellinger, both from Columbia, earned their degrees and joinedContinue Reading