Midlands Technical College’s newest police officer receives J.P. Strom Award from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
May 26, 2026The Midlands Technical College Police Department (MTCPD) welcomed its newest officer, William Reiss, following his graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Class at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA)…
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Francis Marion University Education Foundation receives $32,500 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships
May 26, 2026
The Francis Marion University Education Foundation has been awarded a $32,500 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…
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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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University of South Carolina School of Medicine named in honor of Floyd family
May 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia is now officially named in honor of the late longtime trustee and surgeon Dr. Edward “Eddie” Floyd and his wife,…
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Two School District Five students named semifinalists in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
May 26, 2026
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five seniors have been named as semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Hunter Taylor (Dutch Fork High) and Elizabeth Yong (Chapin High) were selected…
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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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Palmetto Citizens names Tammi Strong as 2026 Youth Financial Educator of the Year
May 21, 2026
Honor presented to Airport High School teacher for her exemplary commitment to financial education The Palmetto Citizens Foundation, a charitable giving organization committed to giving back to local communities, has…
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EPI Center’s Carla Carpenter Adams to receive SCABSE Lifetime Achievement Award
May 21, 2026
Veteran educator honored for more than 30 years of dedication to instructional leadership, student equity, and professional learning. The South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE) will honor Carla…
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City of Columbia to highlight Gun Violence Awareness Month with Walk and Community Day
May 21, 2026
This Wear Orange Walk will highlight the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in June annually. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, is…
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SC Optometric Physicians Association offers scholarship to future doctors of optometry
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Student Scholarship Program, which supports South Carolina students pursuing careers as Doctors of Optometry.…
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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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South Carolina Afterschool Alliance launches “Healthy Futures Afterschool” initiative to support youth well-being and prevention
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) has launched Healthy Futures Afterschool, an initiative designed to strengthen youth well-being and prevent substance misuse by equipping afterschool programs, staff, and families with…
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Two Richland One seniors awarded National Technical Honor Society scholarship
May 19, 2026
Two Richland One seniors have been awarded the National Technical Honor Society’s (NTHS) Jon H. Poteat Scholarship. Richland One Middle College senior Rylee Bell and Dreher High School senior Jaylah…
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Lexington One names 2026–27 school-level teachers of the year
May 19, 2026
Lexington County School District One’s 32 schools recently selected one certified educator to represent them in the district’s 2026–27 Teacher of the Year selection process. The newest class of Lexington…
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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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Central Carolina Community Foundation launches resident survey to inform regional community assessment
May 18, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation has launched a region-wide survey to hear directly from Midlands residents about the issues, opportunities, and challenges shaping their communities. The survey is part of a…
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Midlands Technical College Police Department equips all 15 patrol cars with connected AEDs to strengthen campus emergency response
May 18, 2026
This spring, the Midlands Technical College Police Department (MTCPD) purchased and installed 15 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from Avive for all patrol cars. The Avive Connect AED automatically alerts 911 when deployed and transmits real-time incident data, giving MTCPD officers a direct line between the…
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Richland One Chief Operations Officer named South Carolina District-Level Administrator of the Year
May 14, 2026
Bob Grant, Richland One’s chief operations officer, has been named the 2026-2027 South Carolina District-Level Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). PHOTO: Bob…
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Richland One to hold summer career fair June 4
May 14, 2026
Richland One is looking for more exceptional teachers and classified employees to join the district’s team for the 2026-2027 school year. Richland One’s Summer Career Fair will be held Thursday, June 4…
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Midlands Technical College holds graduation for BOOM construction training program
May 13, 2026Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a graduation ceremony on May 7, 2026, for the Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM) program. This year, nine students graduated with a 15-hour…
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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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Columbia College celebrates the Class of 2026 at spring commencement ceremony
May 12, 2026
Columbia College celebrated the achievements, resilience, and future promise of the Class of 2026 during its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.…
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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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Midlands Technical College holds 2026 spring commencement
May 8, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) held its 2026 spring commencement on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. This spring, 865 students were eligible for graduation, including 583 associate degrees,…
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Richland Library hosts New York Times bestselling author Lindy West
May 6, 2026Richland Library invites the community to an unforgettable evening with award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Lindy West on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Richland Library Main as part of the Broader…
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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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Westinghouse donates $80,000 to support Richland One schools
May 5, 2026Continuation of a longstanding partnership committed to ensuring a bright future for Richland County Westinghouse Electric Company, through its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), has expanded its longtime partnership with…
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Four Lexington Two seniors awarded prestigious SC Teaching Fellowship
May 5, 2026
Four Brookland-Cayce High School students have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. The seniors will join freshman cohorts this fall at the following universities: Caroline Boone and Jenna…
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2026 City of Columbia Touch-A-Truck event is back for the fourth year at Soda City
May 4, 2026City of Columbia Public Works Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, City of Columbia Parks & Recreation, Columbia Water, City of Columbia Fleet Services, City of Columbia Parking Department,…
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USC names McCausland Chair in Civic Engagement to direct civic leadership center
May 4, 2026
The University of South Carolina has named Christopher Tollefsen as the Peter McCausland Chair in Civic Engagement and the executive director of the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public…
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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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The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation
May 1, 2026
The EPI Center is a self-sustaining, national 501(c) (3) nonprofit established in 2021 on the campus of Voorhees University by Founder and CEO Dr. Damara Hightower Mitchell. The EPI Center…
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Dr. Jennifer Logan appointed as Peer Reviewer for the prestigious English Journal
May 1, 2026
In a significant move to advance nationwide literacy education, Dr. Jennifer Logan has been selected to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the highly esteemed English Journal: A Journal of…
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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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Midlands Technical College and Lexington Health announce new workforce partnership
April 29, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Lexington Health are partnering to expand the college’s Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology programs. The organizations announced the workforce development collaboration on April 29, 2026,…
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The Moore School widens its reach with LifeLong Learning
April 29, 2026
Do you know everything you need to know in today’s business environment? Of course not. None of us knows everything. But at the Darla Moore School of Business at the…
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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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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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School District Five names 2026–2027 finalists for Teacher of the Year
April 28, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Anna Maria Hinson, a Spring Hill High School English teacher; Kathryn Meetze,…
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School District Five superintendent named SC/NSPRA Administrator of the Year
April 28, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. was surprised April 20 at the School District Five School Board meeting with the prestigious South Carolina National School Public…
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Grant named Lexington One’s new executive director of operations
April 28, 2026
At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Robert Grant as the district’s new executive director of operations, effective…
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EPI Center spotlighted by Apprenticeship Carolina
April 28, 2026
The EPIC Apprenticeship program gains statewide recognition as a premier workforce solution for South Carolina’s teacher shortage. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) announces that…
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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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Midlands Technical College Mavericks win gold at SkillsUSA state competition
April 27, 2026
Students from Midlands Technical College (MTC) delivered an impressive performance at this year’s SkillsUSA South Carolina competition, earning gold medals across multiple disciplines. The competition is a part of the…
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Denmark Technical College to celebrate 77th commencement ceremony featuring Woody McClain
April 27, 2026
Denmark Technical College will celebrate its 77th annual commencement convocation on Saturday, May 2, 2026, recognizing the achievements of the Class of 2026 and marking a pivotal milestone in their…
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Humanities 101: Explore Philosophy, Literature, Film and Theater with USC faculty
April 24, 2026The University of South Carolina Humanities Collaborative will host Humanities 101, a community program on May 2 from 8:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. at the University Conference Center, 8th floor…
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Huggins named new principal of River Bluff High School
April 23, 2026
At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Meg Hanks Huggins as the new principal of River Bluff High…
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2nd annual Literacy Leap Local Author Read & Meet Book Fair returns May 30
April 22, 2026
Free, family-friendly event connects local authors with young readers and champions literacy across Richland County Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announces the 2nd annual Literacy Leap: Local Author Read &…
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Dawn Staley elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2026
Gamecock women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Coach Staley joins just three others from the University of South Carolina who…
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