Hill named in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program
Mr. Edward Hoffman, Principal of Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School announced on Friday, September 23 that Sydney E. Hill has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students...
Duke Energy offers Palmetto State teachers $200,000 for literacy, STEM projects
Duke Energy is partnering with DonorsChoose.org to help South Carolina teachers develop projects that enhance childhood literacy and foster a growing interest in science and technology fields. Through a $200,000 matching gift, the Duke Energy Foundation is teaming up with teachers to turn these classroom projects into a reality. Here is how it works: • Public school teachers can submit proposals for projects related to literacy or...
Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Celebrates 20 National Merit Semifinalists
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 20 members of the Class of 2017 were recently named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). These academically motivated students are now eligible for continued competition in the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP). GSSM’s 2017 National Merit Semifinalists are: Maegan...
McLeod Health announces partnership with Pee Dee Orthopaedic Associates and Pee Dee Spine Center
McLeod Health recently announced the addition of Pee Dee Orthopaedic Associates and Pee Dee Spine Center to the McLeod Physician Associates network. This integration of services will further streamline access to care for patients, from diagnosis to surgery to outpatient therapy. Pee Dee Orthopaedic Associates’ Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Barry Clark, Dr. Patrick Denton, Dr. Robert Elvington, Jr., Dr. Jason O’Dell, and Dr. Nigel Watt,...
The Citadel welcomes the Class of 2020
The Citadel officially welcomes the Class of 2020. The incoming class of over 800 new cadets and students represents 36 states and seven foreign countries. The following cadets matriculated as part of The Citadel’s Class of 2020, the largest recorded freshman class in the history of the college: Local cadets are: John Davis of Darlington, SC Frankie Johnson of Darlington, SC Marshall Anderson of Hartsville, SC Jacob Gates of...
Dr. Marcus Vaught joins McLeod Family Medicine Center
McLeod Health announces the association of Dr. Marcus Vaught with McLeod Family Medicine Center. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Vaught will serve as a faculty member for the McLeod Family Medicine Residency Program. He returns to serve as an instructor where he received part of his education as a physician. As a member of the faculty, Dr. Vaught will be focused on curricular development, ultrasound education, and procedural...