| Did you know there are three Governor’s Schools in South Carolina? These institutions focus on arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and agriculture. |
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (GSAH) | Photo via @scgsah
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The Governor’s Schools are “state-funded, public, residential high schools” that provide an immersive learning experience for high school-aged students. These schools are like college in that students’ programs are individualized – like a college major – and juniors + seniors, and some exceptional sophomores, can live on campus.
Here’s a look at our state’s Governor’s Schools:
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (GSAH)
📍 Greenville, SC
This arts + humanities high school located in Greenville provides an arts-centered experience where students have the opportunity to pursue all of their artistic interests and passions. They offer five programs: creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual arts. There are also a number of summer programs.
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM)
📍 Hartsville, SC
This school pushes young students to go above and beyond their perceived academic abilities. Some of GSSM’s courses include – Intro to Artificial Intelligence, Topics in Science Fiction: Star Trek, and Vertebrate Biology. They offer residential courses and virtual distance learning as well.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH)
📍 McCormick, SC
Created just last year, this is the newest addition to our state’s Governor’s Schools. JLDH welcomes those wanting to receive hands-on training in agribusiness, forestry, land management, agriculture, food science, and more. Their programs are designed to help students learn how to properly assess the needs for modern farms + agriculture.
Several big names have called the Governor’s Schools in South Carolina home. Here are just a few:
💻 Wilson White | Wilson graduated from GSSM in 1999 and is currently the Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at Google. In this role, he manages the company’s global strategy, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives on artificial intelligence.
⚖️ The Honorable Shiva Hodges | After graduating from GSSM in 1991, Shiva went onto law school and was one of the youngest federal judges in the United States when appointed to the bench in 2010.
🎥 Danielle Brooks | After attending the Governor’s School, Brooks graduated from The Juilliard School. You probably know her from her role as Taystee in Netflix’s Orange is the New Black.
💃🏾 Marija Abney | Marija Abney graduated from the GSAH dance program in 2003. She’s had a number of roles, but you’ve most likely seen her in Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War as a member of Wakanda's all-female military. |
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Check here for a few more alumni 🎓
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities |
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe |
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○ In a press conference yesterday, Gov. McMaster + state Superintendent Molly Spearman discussed plans for vaccinating teachers in South Carolina. The governor called on school districts to submit plans for vaccinating teachers. Currently, teachers + school support staff are included in Phase 1B of the state’s spring vaccine rollout. Read more here. (WMBF)
○The city of Charleston is moving forward with a stronger mask enforcement at restaurants + bars. Gov. McMaster’s executive order requires masks to be worn by all employees inside establishments. The order calls for business owners to enforce the mask requirements for their staff. (WCBD)
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Announced
○ The Volvo Car Open will be held as scheduled April 3-11 in Charleston but without fans. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the tournament will not have an on site fan environment but focus on creating a made-for-TV tennis event instead. Ticket holders will receive info from the event’s ticketing department about refunds. For more information, click here. 🎾
○ The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault has launched a new website as a resource for teens, educators + advocates to help prevent teen dating violence. Learn more here.
Civic
○ The City of Charleston + Days Inn (155 Meeting St.) are offering lodging to local families and individuals suffering from temporary homelessness. The program is designed to provide shelter + stability during difficult times of transition, but is not created for long term residence. Learn more about the city addressing homelessness here. (WCIV)
Development
○ 75 Portside Realty LLC, an investment company from Orlando, Florida, recently purchased Portside at Ferry Wharf (75 Port City Landing, Mt. Pleasant) for $48.4 million. The building sits beside the Cooper River near the Ravenel Bridge and currently houses businesses such as Bank of America, Serendipity Labs + Southern Trust Mortgage. (Post and Courier)
DYK
○ Charleston native Lucille Simmons Whipper, who was born in 1928, was a Civil Rights pioneer and elected to various state and local offices – including the State House of Representatives – where she was the first black woman ever elected from the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester area. A stretch of US-17 is named in her honor.
Cause
○ The Feed Thy Neighbor charity event, hosted by actor Chris Pratt, raised $650,000 to go toward hunger relief organizations + food banks all across the country, including the Lowcountry Food Bank. Read more about the effort here. 🥫 (Holy City Sinner)
WaterCooler
○ Whether you’re showing up for the food, the commercials, the halftime performance, or the football, the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (and TB12) in Super Bowl LV this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. And, as South Carolinians, we bet meatballs are on the menu. 🏈
Dish
○ Looking to try a new restaurant around Charleston? Here’s a list from Eater Carolinas to get you started. It includes everything from French + Asian cuisine at Bistronomy By Nico (64 Spring St.) to Cudaco’s seafood market (765 Folly Rd.) . 🐟 (Eater Carolinas)
Arts
○ College of Charleston’s Addlestone Library (205 Calhoun St.) will feature an oil painting collection by artist Lance Miccio from Feb. 15-March 15. The pieces all center around Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” + will be available for viewing to students and staff on the first floor of the library. 🎨 (Charleston City Paper)
Holiday
○ Here’s your reminder that Valentine’s Day is next Sunday, a.k.a. time to scoop up some sweet surprises for your partner (or yourself) — like a Valentine’s Merlot Bouquet, chocolate-covered strawberries or a bottle of rosé… or all of the above. 💞 Ⓟ
Roadtrip
○ Beaufort, SC – the town where Forrest Gump and The Big Chill were filmed – will host the 15th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Feb. 15-19, ft. independent films, music, animation, documentaries + more, highlighting Beaufort’s marsh vistas, historic homes and quiet charm. Snag tickets at $10+ and plan for your weekend getaway. 📽️Ⓟ
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Recently, country star Miranda Lambert visited the Holy City and gave it very high praise. She described the city as “Dreamy Charleston,” and that “you could spend days in this town just looking at the beautiful historic homes, churches + art galleries.”
Her trip included brunch at Halls Chophouse (take a look here), a city tour with Tours By Locals + a stroll through the Middleton Place Gardens.
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Talk
○ 13th Annual Law & Society Symposium | Fri., Feb. 5 | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Virtual via Charleston School of Law | Free with registration | This year’s forum will address sexual abuse + exploitation law.
TryThis
○ Bob Marley’s Bday Weekend Bash | Fri., Feb. 5 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (All locations) | Free admission | Celebrate the great Bob Marley’s birthday with weekend specials on jerk chicken + rum punch.
TheBuy
○ HART Pop-up at The Dewberry | Thurs., Feb. 4-Sun., Feb. 7 | 3-6 p.m. | Fieldshop at The Dewberry Hotel, 334 Meeting St. | Prices vary | Design a custom charm bracelet for the perfect Valentine’s gift.
Family
○ Friday Nite at Moonlite | Fri., Feb. 5 | 6 p.m. | Moonlite Theaters, 512 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Free with general admission | Enjoy live music by local artist Fleming Moore before the movie showing at 7 p.m.
Show
○ Nick Brewer Trio | Fri., Feb. 5 | 7 + 9:30 p.m. | Forte Jazz Lounge, 475-477 King St. | $20+ | The evening will be split into two shows. Tickets are sold separately.
○ The Black Diamond Band | Fri., Feb. 5 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. | $10
Saturday
○ Charleston Brewery District Trash Clean Up | Sat., Feb. 6 | 12-1 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Extension | Free | Clean up King St. before kicking back with an ice-cold beer.
○ Color of Music Festival 2021: Mendelssohn Octet & Umoja | Sat., Feb. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Virtual via Color of Music | $25
Sunday
○ Valentine’s Day Card Making Workshop | Sun., Feb. 7 | 4 p.m. | The Wharf Market, 5 Cordes St. | $30
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