Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization celebrates leadership and service ahead of 2026 competition
May 26, 2026
As the 2026 Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen competitions approach, delegates and volunteers throughout the state have spent the spring preparing for June while advancing the organization’s…
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Spartanburg Community College recognized nationally as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
May 26, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) was formally recognized during the 2026 National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Designation Ceremony held April 28, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a Center…
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Lander, Dr. Kevin Witherspoon honored for advancing Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’ legacy
May 22, 2026The recipients of the 2026 Mays Legacy Awards include Lander University and Dr. Kevin B. Witherspoon, a Lander professor of history. The award is named for the late Dr. Benjamin…
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Chief Justice honors Lander with historic proclamation
May 21, 2026
GREENWOOD, S.C.—As the United States looks to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, leaders of South Carolina’s three branches of government have co-signed a…
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Bon Secours celebrates 2026 Project SEARCH graduates
May 21, 2026
Program Helps Students with Disabilities Prepare for Employment After School Bon Secours honored the Class of 2026 with a special ceremony held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Monday.…
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Riley Institute launches South Carolina Education Data Tool to expand access to school performance insights
May 21, 2026
The Riley Institute at Furman University has officially launched the South Carolina Education Data Tool, a new interactive data visualization platform designed to make South Carolina school report card data…
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South Carolina Public Charter School District celebrates 20th anniversary
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Public Charter School District (PCSD) celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of expanding educational opportunity, innovation, and school choice for families across South Carolina. Created by…
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Fiercely for discovery of self, career and world: Claire Richardson ’16 establishes performing arts experiential learning endowment
May 19, 2026
Claire Richardson grew up as the creative and curious youngest of three athletic children. She had shot up to 6 feet, 2 inches tall by age 14 — catching up…
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The Brooks Center announces 32nd season featuring returning favorites and new visiting artists
May 19, 2026
The upcoming year will include a varied roster of performances. The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts has released its 32nd season, bringing the best in music, dance and theatre to Clemson’s campus. “The 2026-2027 season…
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Student entrepreneur wins America’s Startup competition
May 19, 2026
Lukas Garcia, a Clemson chemistry and artificial intelligence student and founder of Crystal-XG, was named one of 10 national winners, earning $25,000 for his startup venture. Student entrepreneur Lukas Garcia…
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South Carolina ETV receives five Southeast Emmy® Awards
May 18, 2026
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received five Emmy® Awards from the Regional Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at the 2026 Southeast Regional Emmy® Awards held…
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Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announces plans to conclude presidency at end of 2026-27 academic year
May 18, 2026
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced that the 2026–27 academic year will be her final year as the university’s 12th president, capping a presidency that has transformed the institution’s academic…
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The secret’s out – Xavier Riddle exhibit bringing time travel adventures to the Upcountry History Museum
May 18, 2026
Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes and heroines in “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit,” a new exhibition opening on Saturday, May 16,…
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A Promise Unfulfilled: Remembering a Korean War Soldier Still Missing
May 18, 2026
The Korean War, fought on the Korean Peninsula from 1950 to 1953 is often described as the first major battle of the Cold War. After World War II, Korea, which…
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Converse alumna Angela Brobson receives Fulbright Award
May 14, 2026
Angela Brobson, a 2023 Converse University alumna, is among the fewer than 2,000 recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals who received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award…
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Inaugural class signs to join TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy–Clemson Connect
May 14, 2026
Tri-County Technical College hosted a signing event on May 13 for the inaugural cohort of the TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy-Clemson Connect, a first-of-its-kind program that provides qualified high school students…
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Greenville Technical College trains next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians as industry shortage grows
May 14, 2026
As the national aviation industry faces a growing shortage of aircraft maintenance technicians, Greenville Technical College is preparing students for high-skill, high-wage aviation careers through its FAA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Technology…
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Stancil earns national innovation award for advancing services that support South Carolina farmers
May 12, 2026
The award honors Stancil’s work to modernize how Clemson’s regulatory and certification programs operate with innovations that are already delivering faster, more efficient service to South Carolina farmers and agribusinesses.…
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Assistant Vice Chancellor and USC Upstate HR Business Partner
May 12, 2026
Assistant Vice Chancellor and USC Upstate HR Business Partner University of South Carolina Upstate STA00324PO26 Spartanburg, SC The Assistant Vice Chancellor and USC Upstate HR Business Partner (AVC/UPSHRBP) will serve…
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Presbyterian College celebrates resilience, service, and creation during 143rd commencement
May 12, 2026
Class of 2026 urged to build meaningful lives through service, courage, and community Beneath gray spring skies and the stirring sound of bagpipes echoing across Vance Plaza, graduates of Presbyterian College crossed…
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CHE approves 15 new academic programs at six institutions
May 12, 2026
Commission approves 15 new academic programs statewide The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced the approval of 15 new academic programs at institutions across the state following today’s CHE…
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Former Governor David Beasley to speak at Converse Commencement
May 11, 2026
David Beasley, distinguished leader, humanitarian, and former Governor of South Carolina (1995-1999), will serve as the Undergraduate Commencement speaker at Converse University on Saturday, May 23, 2026. “We are honored…
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Transfer agreement opens doors for Converse, Spartanburg Community College students
May 8, 2026A new transfer agreement between Converse University and Spartanburg Community College (SCC) will enhance student success, increase access to higher education, and strengthen workforce readiness across the region. The…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
May 8, 2026Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Included were 340 participants, 5 military veterans, 168…
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Furman University prepares to welcome one of its largest classes in a decade
May 7, 2026
As the national enrollment picture remains uncertain and, at times, volatile, Furman University has significantly exceeded its enrollment goals for fall 2026, preparing to welcome one of its largest incoming…
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Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
May 6, 2026
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement University of South Carolina Upstate STA00314PO26 Spartanburg, SC Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement who also serves as Executive…
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Top workplace recognition reflects impact on students across South Carolina
May 5, 2026
Integrated Media Publishing names Communities In Schools of South Carolina a winner of The South Carolina Top Workplaces 2026 Award Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), a statewide nonprofit…
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Clemson partners with Upcountry History Museum on special American Revolution exhibit
May 5, 2026
Clemson University is partnering with the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville to help celebrate the 250thanniversary of the American Revolution with an exhibition titled “Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South…
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Clemson receives grant from SC 250 Commission
May 5, 2026
Clemson University’s Department of Historic Properties and the College of Arts and Humanities have received a $35,000 grant from the South Carolina 250 Commission to plan programs to celebrate the…
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Call Me MiSTER, SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities partner to increase student engagement, learning via arts education
May 5, 2026
The Call Me MiSTER® (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program is working with the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to create space for the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis honors 23 graduates of SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
May 1, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the most recent graduates of the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, an innovative multi-year program designed to increase the number of teachers incorporating…
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Largest private donation in GSSM history announced by DeLoach family
April 30, 2026
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) and the GSSM Foundation announce the largest private donation in the school’s history from Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach.…
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Lander, Trident Technical College agreement creates pathway for paralegal studies
April 29, 2026
Lander University and Trident Technical College (TTC) have announced a new transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in paralegal studies. The articulation agreement will allow…
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Local dealership aims to fill automotive technician shortage
April 29, 2026
South Carolina and the nation are facing a shortage of automotive service technicians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina has a shortage of 1,400 automotive technicians scattered…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
April 28, 2026
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators honors schools across the state. Five schools have been named 2026 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Carver Elementary Magnet School, Florence School District…
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Clemson Alumni Association to honor five leaders with Distinguished Service Award
April 28, 2026
The Clemson Alumni Association will recognize five distinguished individuals with its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, during a May 2026 ceremony. The award celebrates alumni and friends of Clemson…
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Clemson University works with partners to turn waste heat into electricity
April 28, 2026
The heat-recovery system is the focal point of a $6.3-million research grant that the U.S. Department of Energy provided to Clemson, TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company and the National Laboratory of the…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces STEM Expo 2026
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC‑MM) announced STEM Expo 2026, the council’s largest STEM celebration of the year, taking place at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park…
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Are You Financially Literate? Clarity Financial Solutions invites Greenville community to retirement & tax strategy seminar
April 27, 2026
April is widely recognized as Financial Literacy Month, but for Clarity Financial Solutions, financial education is a year-round commitment. Through a series of ongoing educational seminars, the firm helps people…
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Clemson receives $11 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for sustainable cotton research
April 24, 2026
What we wear carries an environmental cost long before clothing reaches a store shelf. From water-intensive dyeing to chemical processing and waste, the materials used in fashion have a major…
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American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum takes you from front lines to home fronts
April 24, 2026
From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of…
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Furman celebrates honorees at 2026 Bell Tower Ball
April 22, 2026
Furman University’s Timmons Arena hosted the annual Bell Tower Ball on Saturday. The university presented several awards at the evening gala, celebrating the service, generosity, leadership and accomplishments of alumni,…
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Lonza Capsugel donates $50,000 to expand autism services in Greenwood
April 22, 2026
Lonza Capsugel has donated $50,000 to Project Hope Foundation to support the development and expansion of local autism services. A check presentation took place at the site of Project Hope’s…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. reveals work-based learning brand – EDGE
April 22, 2026
OneSpartanburg, Inc. announced a new, formalized brand to coalesce efforts to engage Spartanburg’s youth labor force: EDGE. The announcement was made among private sector and public employer partners. EDGE is…
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TCMU Guest Services Manager named 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year
April 22, 2026
Taylor Patterson, Guest Services Manager at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, has been named the 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year for her ability to turn everyday guest…
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Raymond James named dean at Greenville Technical College
April 21, 2026
Raymond James has been appointed dean of the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology at Greenville Technical College (GTC). He brings a strong combination of academic leadership and industry…
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LaunchGVL celebrates student interns, employer partners
April 21, 2026
The Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools celebrated the success of the 2025-2026 LaunchGVL program on April 15th with an end-of-year celebration at Spare Time Greenville. The event brought together participating…
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Upcountry History Museum to host one-day-only display of South Carolina’s founding documents
April 20, 2026
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County is proud to be the Upstate’s only venue for the display of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) exhibit, “Foundations…
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Goodwill joins with Greenville Technical College to support students
April 16, 2026
Greenville Technical College and Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC partnered to impact student success on April 1, 2026. The college held a drive-through donation event, collecting clothing and household goods…
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SC Technical College System signs statewide transfer agreement with WGU
April 16, 2026
Graduates of the SC Technical College System’s 16 colleges can more easily transfer their academic credits to accredited online Western Governors University (WGU), thanks to a new partnership agreement signed…
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