MTC opens Welding Technology Center to meet employer demand
September 23, 2021
Midlands Technical College held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the college’s new Welding Technology Center today. The education and training facility is located on Kentucky Avenue on the…
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2021-2022 Educators
September 23, 2021
Laurens 55 is Hiring Educators. Please visit this link to review and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected] for any additional inquires. LAURENS SCHOOL…
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C.E. Williams Middle School North Campus (6th grade) will transition to full virtual instruction
September 23, 2021
Due to the number of positive COVID-19 cases and the number of students quarantined as close contacts, C.E. Williams Middle School North Campus (6th grade) will transition to full virtual…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K Run
September 22, 2021
It is that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with our 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K. Join us on Saturday, October…
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PTC Newberry Campus Among Venues in Rotating Art Showcase
September 21, 2021
Piedmont Technical College’s Newberry Campus is not only a stop on students’ career paths. Now it is also a stop on the Newberry Made Art Showcase Tour, in which local…
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Lander University professors to support K-12 teachers in Washington, D.C. through partnership with LCA Vantage Healthcare and the Lopez Foundation
September 21, 2021
Lander University is excited to announce a partnership with LCA Vantage Healthcare and Lopez Foundation, Inc. through a program launching health care technology and digital storytelling game design courses focused…
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Belle Hall recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon School
September 21, 2021
Belle Hall Elementary School has earned a prestigious distinction; they are one of five schools in South Carolina named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Belle Hall is the first school…
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College of Charleston welcomes record number of transfer students
September 21, 2021
Transfer students can often times feel like second-class citizens because they didn’t start as freshmen, but that’s not the case at the College of Charleston. Thanks in part to the Transfer…
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Five South Carolina schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…
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Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy at LDHS
September 21, 2021
Twenty-five Laurens District High School students, elected by their teachers, participated in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy kickoff event on Friday, September 17. The purpose of the Leader Academy is to…
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The Place to Be: Lander President cites impressive growth in State of the University address
September 20, 2021
“Lander University is the place to be.” If the phrase wasn’t being used to describe the Greenwood, S.C., institution of higher education before, it will be. Dr. Richard Cosentino, Lander…
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Richland One School Board receives national award
September 20, 2021
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has received the Award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE), which is part of the…
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South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are Sept. 24-25
September 20, 2021After being held online last year, the South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are back in-person. The sales will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Clemson University to play key role in ground-breaking dementia research funded through National Institutes of Health Grant
September 20, 2021
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging has awarded a grant of $44.3 million in expected funds over five years for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT)…
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Resale shoe business a good fit for Dept. of Management Clemson student
September 20, 2021Putting himself in someone else’s shoes has been a sound business decision for Clemson University senior management major Brendan Clark. The soon-to-be graduate of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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Richland Two hires General Counsel
September 20, 2021
Richland School District Two has hired a staff attorney. Karla McLawhorn Hawkins is the first to hold the position of General Counsel for Richland Two. As General Counsel, Hawkins is…
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Chambers wins national Broadcast Adviser of the Year
September 20, 2021
The Journalism Education Association (JEA) has named Andrew “A. J.” Chambers of Richland Northeast High School its 2021 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Chambers is the CavPlex-Convergence Media Director at Richland…
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Teachers complete family engagement professional development
September 20, 2021When it comes to student success, family engagement is at the top of the list for three Richland Two teachers who are among the first cohort of the Carolina Family…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Wednesday, September 22
September 20, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order in public session at…
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Greenville Technical College invited to join program that identifies and addresses barriers to student success
September 20, 2021Greenville Technical College is part of The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice’s first #RealCollege Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort (ICBC), which includes 27 institutions of higher education across the country.…
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Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry October Lecture
September 19, 2021
Laurens County Museum will present the fourth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm. “The Cherokee War of 1776” will be presented by Durant Ashmore,…
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Three Students from Richland One’s Dreher High named National Merit semifinalists
September 16, 2021Three Richland One students have been named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dreher High School students Cassandra M. Escorcia, Shane A. Keup and Zoe K. Maltarich…
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Lt. Governor & community leaders open new Student Learning Center
September 16, 2021
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joined Greenville Technical College and other community leaders at Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) to cut the ribbon for the new Student Learning Center (SLC)…
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Semifinalists announced in 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Corporation
September 16, 2021
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the names of twelve Richland Two seniors who are semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Macy Collins, Evan Cox…
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CSU named to U.S. News Best Colleges List and more
September 16, 2021
Charleston Southern University continues to draw national recognition for its education designed to issue students a Passport to Purpose enabling them to embark on a life of significance after graduation.…
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College of Charleston EMS comes to the rescue on campus and beyond
September 16, 2021
Day in and day out, many people pass by the College of Charleston ambulance tucked between the St. Philip Street Parking Garage and the BellSouth Building without a glance until…
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LC Public Library Holds Tiny Tales
September 15, 2021
The Laurens County Public Library has scheduled a series of events for the little ones. Tiny Tales is an event full of stories, songs and fun for kids 5 and…
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Lander Trustees vote to keep tuition frozen for seventh consecutive year
September 15, 2021
The Lander University Board of Trustees voted Tuesday (Sept. 14) to freeze tuition and general fees for the 2022-23 academic year. The unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees marks…
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Kids Day at Musgrove Mill
September 15, 2021
Come on out to Kid’s Day at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site. Kid’s Day will run from 10:00am-12:00pm and is designed for kids ages 8-14. The kids will be taken…
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Cathleen Lacey of Crayton Middle named Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
September 15, 2021
Cathleen Lacey, curriculum resource teacher (CRT) at Crayton Middle School, has earned the designation of Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert for the 2021-2022 school year. She is one of only…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces fall 2021 W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Award winners
September 15, 2021Through the generous support of Walter P. Rawl & Sons, the Lexington One Educational Foundation has presented the W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Awards biannually for the past eight…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards fall 2021 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
September 15, 2021The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 11 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,750 and will…
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National Park Service funds upgrades to significant landmark in S.C. civil rights history
September 15, 2021UofSC advances efforts to create a destination for people to learn the state’s history in the movement The University of South Carolina will continue rehabilitation and preservation of the historic…
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Bank of America supports workforce development at Midlands Technical College
September 15, 2021Racial equality funding supports MTC’s QuickJobs programs Bank of America has awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation a $100,000 grant for workforce development that is essential to the Midlands economy.…
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CommUniversity Event Returns to Lander
September 15, 2021
CommUniversity, an opportunity for Lander University students to learn more about what Lander and the community have to offer, was back last week, after a one-year hiatus caused by the…
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Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities
September 14, 2021
Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina. In August, Forbes released its annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Midlands Technical…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg celebrates seven years
September 14, 2021
Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg is celebrating its seventh anniversary of serving the academic needs of families in the greater Spartanburg area. During the month of September, Sylvan Learning of…
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U.S. News & World Report: CIU ranks high for Social Mobility, Value
September 14, 2021
The 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings show Columbia International University in the Top 10 for Social Mobility among Regional Universities South. The Social Mobility ranking is important for…
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Dana Simmons Takes Reins as Presbyterian College’s First Chief Marketing Officer
September 14, 2021
Presbyterian College has a rich story to tell – and a new leadership position dedicated to sharing it further and with more people than ever before. PC president Dr. Matthew…
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Laurens County Museum Hosts Field Trip Regarding the Battle of the Great Canebrake
September 13, 2021
As a follow up to the most recent talk in the lecture series “Shots Fired in the Backcountry”, the Laurens County Museum hosted a field trip to the on Saturday,…
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Clemson remains top public university, leads State of South Carolina in U.S. News rankings
September 13, 2021
Clemson University was once again ranked as one of the top public universities in the country according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report ranking of 381 national universities.…
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UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business
September 13, 2021
Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…
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Richland One and two of its schools earn national awards for family and community engagement
September 13, 2021Richland One has received the 2021 Partnership District Award and two of its schools received 2021 Partnership School Awards from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins…
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Furman climbs in US News ranking, voted ‘Most Innovative’ fifth straight year
September 13, 2021For the fifth consecutive year, Furman University is one of the “Most Innovative Schools” among national liberal arts colleges and universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best…
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U.S. News & World report gives CofC high marks in annual rankings
September 13, 2021
The College of Charleston is one of the top colleges and universities in the South, according to the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News & World Report. The College…
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Lander Alumnus Leon Lott Earns National, State Honors
September 12, 2021
Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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Piedmont Tech Sees Surge in Dual Enrollment Students
September 12, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) this fall has seen a surge in high school students looking to get a head start on their career pathways. In total, PTC has nearly 900…
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Princeton Review names College of Charleston a Top College
September 10, 2021
The Princeton Review has once again named the College of Charleston as one of the best institutions for undergraduate education in America. The college admission services company profiles and recommends…
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CCSD welcomes new leader for intercultural organizational development
September 10, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Brandi Blake as Executive Director of Intercultural Organizational Development. Blake began her career in post-secondary education in 2014 as Assistant Director for Residence Life…
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