Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024
Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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Richland Two names new Bethel-Hanberry Bookman Road Elementary School principals
June 27, 2024
Richland School District Two announces new leadership for two elementary schools starting July 1. Linard McCloud will lead Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School while Dawn Smith will take the helm at Bookman…
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Clemson part of team selected to advance in NASA space weather mission competition
June 27, 2024
DYNAMIC targets the Lower Thermosphere Ionosphere (LTI) altitude region where the thermosphere’s neutral gas interacts with the coexisting plasma population of the ionosphere, influenced by forcing from above and below.…
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Lander University Hosts Orientation for Incoming Bearcats
June 26, 2024
Members of Lander University’s class of 2028 are beginning to acquaint themselves with campus and their peers. The University kicked off summer orientation sessions on June 24, welcoming incoming Bearcats…
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Cheerleading added to Columbia College Athletics
June 26, 2024
Building upon the recent growth and development of Koala Athletics, Director of Athletics Glen Crawford is thrilled to announce the addition of Cheerleading to the College’s robust and steadily growing…
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Richland Two school board elects new officers
June 26, 2024
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 25, 2024, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary – as required by Board…
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CCSD exceeds performance marks on district-wide accreditation renewal
June 26, 2024Leading international education accrediting agency renews CCSD’s accreditation with marks far above network scores Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently earned a five-year, system-wide reaccreditation from Cognia, the widely recognized international…
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Joanna-Woodson Elementary School Recognized as Data Trailblazer by Education Oversight Committee
June 25, 2024
Joanna-Woodson Elementary School in Laurens County School District 56 has been honored as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Data Trailblazer award. The announcement, made by the South…
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Dr. Barbara Beeks joins Presbyterian College as director of Jacobs Scholars Program
June 25, 2024
Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care…
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Priority One Security announces new customer experience
June 25, 2024
New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
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Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary awarded $30,000 grant from Power:Ed for nursing scholarships to help students pursue healthcare careers
June 25, 2024
Mike Rosenfield, Hospital Auxiliary President; Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Executive Director; and Janet Porter, Hospital Auxiliary Board Chair The Hospital Auxiliary (HHHA), a nonprofit dedicated to assisting patients in need in…
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Richland One Communications team wins three National PR awards
June 25, 2024
The Richland One Office of Communications received three awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for publications and digital media excellence. Award entries submitted by school public relations…
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Historic CCSD budget passes unanimously
June 25, 2024Includes $8,000 raise for all teachers, 100% market value for classified employees, and more than $32 million for schools through Weighted Student Funding formula Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board…
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Dr. Barbara Beeks joins Presbyterian College as director of Jacobs Scholars Program
June 24, 2024
Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care…
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Kipper Ackerman ’97 joins alma mater as new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and director of choir at Presbyterian College
June 24, 2024
Presbyterian College alumna Kipper Edens Ackerman ’97 will join her alma mater as its new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and choir director. Ackerman, a seasoned musician and…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union awards over $27,000 in scholarships to high school seniors
June 24, 2024
Eleven budding college freshmen are sharing more than $27,000 in scholarship awards from SAFE Federal Credit Union. SAFE honored the high school seniors at a recent reception hosted at its…
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Baker selected as Lexington Two’s new director of career and technology
June 24, 2024
Lexington School District Two announces the hiring of a director for career and technology for the 2024-2025 academic year. Stacey Baker, an Airport High School graduate who most recently served…
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Remia selected as new principal at Lexington Two’s New Bridge Academy
June 24, 2024
Lexington Two announces the hiring of a new principal for New Bridge Academy for the 2024-2025 school year. Kelly Remia comes to Lexington Two after serving as coordinator for Lexington-Richland…
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Jackson selected as assistant principal at Wood Elementary School
June 24, 2024
The Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Allison Jackson as an assistant principal at Wood Elementary School at its June 20 meeting. Jackson comes to Lexington Two…
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Wilburn selected as new principal of Fulmer Middle School
June 24, 2024
A familiar face has been selected as the new leader at Fulmer Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Jonathan Wilburn, who currently serves as assistant principal, has been selected…
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University of South Carolina receives federal grant for restoration of historic Florence C. Benson School
June 24, 2024
The University of South Carolina, with the aid of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, will restore and preserve the historic Florence C. Benson Elementary School in Columbia,…
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Close Harmony, Close Friends: Lander’s New Barbershop Quartet Brings Students Together
June 24, 2024
While they can’t offer an actual shave and a haircut, the BarberCats at Lander University are here to entertain the Lander campus community with their unique sound of four-part barbershop-style…
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Kipper Ackerman ’97 Joins Alma Mater as New Assistant Director of Admission for Fine Arts and Director of Choir at Presbyterian College
June 23, 2024
Presbyterian College alumna Kipper Edens Ackerman ’97 will join her alma mater as its new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and choir director.Ackerman, a seasoned musician and music…
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Defy Gravity at the Laurens Library!
June 22, 2024
The Laurens County Library is thrilled to announce its next Summer Reading program event, set for June 27. This engaging program will feature two special performances by Gravity Check, the…
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The Citadel announces Russell Triplett as new baseball head coach
June 20, 2024
After conducting a nationwide search throughout the offseason, The Citadel announced Russell Triplett as the Bulldogs’ new baseball head coach. A former standout at Clemson University, Triplett has served as…
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“Just Sharing – Building Communities Through Stories of Our Past” at the Laurens County Museum on June 25
June 19, 2024
A panel of scholars and historians will gather with the public on Tuesday, June 25, at the Laurens County Museum, 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC. “Just Sharing – Building…
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Landscape Architect, Nurseryman, and Historian to Speak on Colonial and Native American Agricultural Practices
June 19, 2024
The Laurens County Museum is set to host an insightful lecture on “Colonial and Native American Agricultural Practices” by renowned landscape architect, nurseryman, and historian, Durant Ashmore. The event will…
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Graham H. Duncan named 2024 recipient of Lander’s prestigious Alston Award
June 19, 2024
Lander University has selected Graham H. Duncan, whose “dedication to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work,” as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston…
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Laurens County’s Graham H. Duncan Named 2024 Recipient of Lander’s Prestigious Alston Award
June 19, 2024
Lander University has selected Graham H. Duncan, whose “dedication to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work,” as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston…
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S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU)
June 19, 2024
SCICU supports and promotes the values of independent higher education in South Carolina through collaboration, governmental advocacy, fundraising, and public engagement so that every student may choose, afford, and earn…
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SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez appointed S.C. Commission on Higher Education president and executive director
June 19, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of the S. C. Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has selected SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez as its next president and executive director. “Dr. Perez…
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Timken Foundation contributes $250k to College of Engineering
June 19, 2024A generous gift of $250,000 from the Timken Foundation is a big boost to the Anderson University’s College of Engineering’s efforts to renovate its new home in downtown Anderson. Kurt…
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Dr. David Zinn Receives Lander’s Junior Faculty Teaching Award
June 19, 2024
Dr. David Zinn, assistant professor of sports management, for Lander University’s College of Business, has been awarded the Junior Faculty Teaching Award for the academic year of 2023-2024. “I am…
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Positive Changes in Presbyterian College’s Music Department Embrace Community Engagement
June 19, 2024
One of the many benefits of having a college in your community is the access to rich arts programs available to the public. Presbyterian College (PC) in Clinton, SC, is…
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Department of Public Health Sciences offers new master’s degree program designed for working professionals
June 18, 2024
The Clemson University Department of Public Health Sciences now offers an online master’s degree program for public health professionals interested in developing practical skills to lead public health initiatives in…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants
June 18, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for…
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USC Percussion Ensemble wins international competition
June 18, 2024
On Monday, June 17, Percussive Arts Society International Percussion (PAS) announced that the University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble is one of three collegiate winners of the 2024 Percussive Arts…
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Cogito Academy awarded a major planning and implementation grant
June 18, 2024
Cogito Academy is proud to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant in the amount of $850,000.00. This funding source will be instrumental in successfully opening the school for…
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Libertas Academy Colleton awarded a major planning and implementation grant
June 18, 2024
Libertas Academy Colleton is proud to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant in the amount of $950,000.00. This funding source will be instrumental in successfully opening the school…
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First Citizens Bank supports Midlands Technical College QuickJobs program
June 18, 2024
First Citizens Bank donated $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to provide QuickJobs scholarships to MTC students. QuickJobs are designed to provide intensive and complete job training to develop…
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Pelion-area schools eligible for no-cost meals
June 17, 2024
Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section…
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Irmo High School names new varsity basketball coach
June 17, 2024
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Alex Quillen as the new head basketball coach for Irmo High School. He will replace Tim Whipple who is retiring. Quillen is an Irmo…
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Buist teacher honored by the SC Bar
June 17, 2024
Buist Academy’s seventh grade English teacher, Christopher Garner, was recently honored by the South Carolina (SC) Bar; he was named their 2024 Law Related Education (LRE) Middle School Teacher of the…
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Lander’s Jason Smith Tandem Jumps with Golden Knights
June 17, 2024
Jason Smith, director of military and veteran services at Lander University, recently participated in the Golden Knights Tandem Jump at Orangeburg Municipal Airport as part of a U.S. Army recruiting…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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GSSM Offers Tuition-Free Virtual Courses to SC High School Students for 2024-2025 School Year
June 15, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) has announced an exciting new opportunity for high school students across the state. For the 2024-2025 school year, GSSM will…
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Origins of life scientist Greg Springsteen receives Governor’s Award
June 13, 2024
Furman University’s Greg Springsteen, professor of chemistry, received the 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution in a June 11 ceremony at…
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Carrero named principal of Lakeside Middle School
June 13, 2024
At their June 11 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Dr. Megan Carrero as the new principal of Lakeside Middle School. She replaces Casey…
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District Magnet Director appointed to National Position
June 13, 2024
Barbara Turner, Director of Magnet Programs for Richland School District Two has been named Region IV Director at Magnet Schools of America (MSA). This prestigious appointment recognizes Turner’s dedication and contributions…
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Richland School District Two Magnet Director appointed to national position
June 13, 2024
Barbara Turner, Director of Magnet Programs for Richland School District Two has been named Region IV Director at Magnet Schools of America (MSA). This prestigious appointment recognizes Turner’s dedication and…
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