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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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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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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Driven by Compassion, Lander Nursing Graduates Ready for the Next Chapter
May 18, 2026
On their first day of nursing school at Lander University, many students experienced similar emotions: excitement for the future mixed with fear, and uncertainty about the demanding road ahead. Years…
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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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Dirt on the Strip: The June Jump How to Feed Your Garden to Survive the Upcoming Upstate Heatwaves
May 18, 2026
If you step outside this morning, you can already feel it—the distinct shift in the Upstate air that signals the true Carolina summer is just around the corner. Last week,…
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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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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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The Village Group launches $5.9 million capital campaign to advance Plantersville Cultural Complex
May 18, 2026
What began as a bold community vision rooted in history, culture, and opportunity is steadily becoming a reality. After more than two decades of investing in youth, families, and community…
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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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Local Author Brings South Carolina’s Revolutionary War Story to Life Ahead of America’s 250th
May 18, 2026
A Clinton Writer Finds the Revolution in His Own Backyard, and His Own Family Tree With the nation preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, a Clinton author…
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The Artist’s Coop Kids Summer Art Camp Fills Fast — A Few Spots Still Available
May 17, 2026
The Artist’s Coop in Laurens is gearing up for another summer of hands-on creativity, and registration is moving quickly. The studio’s Kids Summer Art Camp returns this year with four…
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Local Favorite Chocolate Artworks Celebrates Anniversary with June ‘Kids Chocolatier Club’ Event
May 17, 2026
Fresh off being named the 2026 Business of the Year by the Rotary Club of Mauldin, Chocolate Artworks is preparing for another major milestone. The beloved local sweet spot has…
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New Creative Hub For Kids Celebrates Grand Opening and Packed May Schedule in Fountain Inn
May 17, 2026
Local families looking for a creative outlet for their children have a new destination to look forward to this month. Bloomhouse Studio, a fresh addition to the Fountain Inn community…
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Fueling Young Minds and Appetites: Popular Brands Unveil Exciting Freebies for Summer Reading Programs
May 17, 2026
As schools wind down for the summer, parents are on the lookout for engaging ways to combat the notorious “summer slide.” This year, several major national brands and organizations are…
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Stage Door Arts Academy welcomes accomplished tap artist and educator Charlie Maybee to summer faculty
May 16, 2026
Stage Door Arts Academy is expanding its summer performing arts lineup with the addition of acclaimed tap artist, choreographer, and educator Charlie Maybee. Beginning this summer, Charlie will lead Tap…
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HGTC Dental Sciences department hosts community pediatric oral health outreach event
May 15, 2026
The Dental Sciences Department at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) partnered with the Conway Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. to host a pediatric oral health outreach event on…
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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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Two Georgetown County deputies graduate from CCU Leadership Program
May 14, 2026
Two members of the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office have graduated from a prestigious regional leadership program designed to bolster professional standards and emergency response capabilities. Sheriff Carter Weaver announced 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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Support student-athletes: Charleston Athletic Fund virtual auction now open
May 14, 2026
The College of Charleston Athletic Fund Virtual Auction opens Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m., with bidding running through Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. All proceeds directly support the…
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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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Chick-fil-A scholarship supports continuing education at College of Charleston
May 14, 2026
The Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship at the College of Charleston is one of the first scholarships created for master’s degree candidates. Launched in 2020, the scholarship has been awarded to…
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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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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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Nature Alert: Snapping Turtle Nesting Season Begins at Conestee Nature Preserve
May 13, 2026
Visitors to Conestee Nature Preserve may notice some prehistoric-looking pedestrians on the move this week. Wildlife officials at the preserve have confirmed that snapping turtle nesting season has officially arrived…
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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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HGTC celebrates Class of 2026, its 60th anniversary and 20th anniversary of Horry County Early College High School
May 13, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its Annual Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, at the HTC Center on the campus of Coastal Carolina University.…
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Laurens District 55 High School Coach Graduates from Prestigious Coaching Program
May 13, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) educator and coach Erin Patterson graduated from the prestigious Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, marking a significant milestone in…
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Lander’s College of Education Gives Annual Awards to Graduates, Pins Future Educators
May 13, 2026
Graduates of Lander University’s College of Education are ready to put their education to use in classrooms. Their future was celebrated during the College’s annual Academic Awards and Pinning Ceremony…
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Lander University Among First to Receive SC’s Joint Declaration of Thanksgiving and Celebration
May 12, 2026
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 joint…
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Clinton High School’s Kate Howard Named a SC Teaching Fellow
May 12, 2026
Program Prepares South Carolina’s Future Teacher Leaders Sara Katherine Howard, a senior at Clinton High School has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Kate will join the freshman…
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Community Engagement Council continues to discuss 106 Coming Street project
May 12, 2026
The College of Charleston continues its efforts to partner with a diverse group of community members to help guide the commemoration and development efforts of Coming Street Commons, a planned student residence hall at…
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The College of Charleston expands access to excellence: restructured Honors College now offers multiple pathways to success
May 12, 2026
The College of Charleston Honors College is expanding its reach to support a greater number of highly motivated students. The newly reimagined Honors College will provide additional students with access…
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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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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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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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Veteran CCSD district leader Dr. Jamie McCarthy named associate superintendent for the elementary learning community
May 12, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Dr. Jamie McCarthy has been named Associate Superintendent for the Elementary Learning Community effective July 1, 2026. Dr. McCarthy brings nearly two decades…
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Charleston Southern celebrates newest alumni
May 12, 2026
435 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates turn tassels this spring Charleston Southern University celebrated commencement with a service for master’s and doctoral students on May 7, followed by three ceremonies for graduating Buccaneers receiving…
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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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Upstate Families Hop Into Summer with Interactive Park Exploration Program
May 11, 2026
A popular summer tradition has returned to the Upstate, encouraging families to trade screen time for sunshine. Park Hop, an interactive park exploration program, officially kicked off its 2026 season…
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Fountain Inn Fire Officials Bring Home Advanced Tactics from International Conference
May 11, 2026
Leadership and personnel from the Fountain Inn Fire Department have returned from a week of intensive training at the FDIC International Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is recognized as…
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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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Laurens County Future Scholarship Expands Pathway to Bachelor’s Degree Through Presbyterian College Partnership
May 11, 2026
Laurens County students now have an expanded pathway to earn a four-year college degree tuition-free, thanks to a new partnership between the Laurens County Future Scholarship and Presbyterian College. The…
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