Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021
This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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College of Charleston implements new energy conservation measures
July 15, 2021
The College of Charleston is working with Siemens Industry to improve the university’s energy efficiency. Under an agreement signed during a ceremony on July 8, 2021, Siemens will identify and…
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District 56 Preparing to Open after Year with COVID-19
July 14, 2021
Laurens County School District 56 is excited about the upcoming school year, as the first day of school is quickly approaching. In preparation for the start of school, District 56…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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Rhodes Branding to expand leadership team
July 14, 2021
Well-established educator joins team to broaden impact Adding to its diverse team of education, marketing, and creative experts, Rhodes Branding announced that John Loveday is joining the organization as the…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2021-2022 School Year
July 13, 2021
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2021, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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Finley Named Assistant Principal for Laurens Elementary School
July 13, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has announced the appointment of Johna Staggs Finley to the position of Laurens Elementary School Assistant Principal for the upcoming 2021-2022…
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REOPENING PLAN REVISED FOR L55
July 12, 2021
In a called meeting held via conference call on Monday, July 12, the Laurens County School District #55 Board of Trustees unanimously approved revisions to the district reopening plan for…
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Bass Tournament supports Lander University scholarship in memory of young angler
July 12, 2021
The Douglas Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship at Lander University has been fully endowed, thanks to proceeds from a recent bass fishing tournament held at Lake Russell and the contributions of…
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Julie Eddy named chief of staff at Greenville Technical College
July 12, 2021
Julie Eddy has been named chief of staff to the president at Greenville Technical College (GTC). In this role, she works as strategic advisor to Dr. Keith Miller and the…
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Laurens 55 is Hiring
July 12, 2021Laurens 55 is Hiring Educators. Please visit our job posting link to see an updated list and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected] for…
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Donate today to Trident United Way’s School Supply Drive
July 12, 2021
Trident United Way realizes building a strong community means starting early with our kids. Our Young Leaders United donor network is leading the charge with an online school supply drive…
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The NEXT School appoints new Chief Executive Officer
July 12, 2021
The NEXT School, a public charter high school with campuses in Greenville, SC (NEXT High School) and Salem, SC (NEXT School Eagle Ridge), announces that its board of directors has…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday, July 14
July 12, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Executive Session begins at 5:30 p.m. and Public Session is scheduled…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN touring Blackstock Battlefield
July 12, 2021
Statewide SC7 expedition getting exclusive tour of Blackstock Battlefield Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin is leading the second annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across South Carolina in order to…
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SCC Foundation announces the election of new members and officers to the Board of Directors
July 11, 2021
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently elected new members to the board of directors. Established in 1983, the SCC Foundation generates resources of all kinds by building and strengthening partnerships…
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College of Charleston alumna creates fund to support Black Student Union
July 11, 2021
College of Charleston alumna Neysa N. Williams ’95 wants to make sure Black students at CofC have a voice and feel empowered. That’s why Williams, who is president of the Black Alumni…
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Woody O’Cain named vice president for enrollment at Presbyterian College
July 9, 2021
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser…
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Woody O’Cain named vice president for enrollment at Presbyterian College
July 9, 2021
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser…
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Laurens 55 is Hiring
July 9, 2021Laurens 55 is Hiring Educators. Please visit our job posting link (https://laurens55.tedk12.com/hire) to see an updated list and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected]…
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Upcoming Job Fairs Highlight Free, Short-Term Training Opportunities
July 9, 2021
It’s a job applicant’s market, as area employers report challenges filling vacancies. That makes it an ideal time to seek employment and upgrade skills. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) offers myriad…
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‘Fiske Guide’ names College of Charleston a top school
July 8, 2021
For the 17th year in a row, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has named the College of Charleston as one of “the best and most interesting institutions in the nation.” The noted…
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Explore different learning activities at home with Richland Library
July 8, 2021
Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 17. This annual program, which is…
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MTC announces new Commission leadership and new appointee
July 8, 2021
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission has elected new leadership and welcomed a new commissioner to the governing board. Todd Sease began his two-year term July 1, 2021 as the…
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Local Students Make President’s List at PC
July 7, 2021
The President’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for a semester. PC is proud to recognize the following students for making…
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Local Students Make PC Dean’s List
July 7, 2021
The Dean’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average. PC is proud of the following students for…
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Lander University offers new scholarship for online M.S. in Emergency Management
July 7, 2021
First responders and public employees enrolled in Lander University’s online M.S. in Emergency Management program may qualify for a need-based scholarship up to $6,000 ($1,500 per semester). The scholarship will…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Revolutionary War Lecture Series
July 7, 2021
The Revolutionary War in Laurens County was truly the crucible that forged our nation. “Laurens County Heroes, Villains, and Heroines,” is the first in a series by battlefield preservationist and…
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‘Exotic,’ ‘Strange,’ and ‘Different’: Medieval History in the 21st Century
July 7, 2021
Teaching millennial students about life in the Middle Ages is not without its challenges, according to Lander University Professor of History Dr. Robert Figueira. “I’m really teaching about an alien…
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Six CCSD schools honored by Project Lead The Way
July 6, 2021
Charleston County School District is proud to announce a record six schools were named Distinguished Schools by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), either as a Gateway School (middle school) or…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors welcomes new member, Bill Connor
July 1, 2021
Colonel William M. (Bill) Connor, V, USA (Ret.), ’90, will join The Citadel Board of Visitors as its newest member on July 1, 2021. Connor is a retired Army officer, an attorney…
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Polo Road Elementary School receives one of the highest honors in education
July 1, 2021
Polo Road Elementary School has been named a 2021 Blue Ribbon Beacon School. According to Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Polo Road Elementary principal Dr. Cassandra Bosier and her team…
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Joanna Woodside Elementary School Home to Little Free Library
June 30, 2021
Joanna Woodside Elementary School now has its own Little Free Library. The Little Free Library is a gift from Bailey Suarez. Suarez wanted to place the library at Joanna-Woodson in…
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Abby Pilgrim is the “heart of the Academic Success Center”
June 30, 2021
Abby Pilgrim, of Ware Shoals, initially intended to enroll at a large university away from home, especially since her parents work at Lander and live just around the corner. Her…
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Legislature Honors Lander Women’s Basketball Team
June 30, 2021
The South Carolina Legislature recently honored Lander University’s women’s basketball team for its historic 2020-2021 season. Two of the sponsors of the House resolution, John McCravy and Anne Parks, were…
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Richland Two School Board elects new officers
June 30, 2021
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 29, 2021, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary – as required by Board…
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Furman University names Anthony Herrera first-ever Chief Innovation Officer
June 30, 2021
Furman University has taken another step to deeply engage its students and the greater Greenville community in innovation and entrepreneurship by naming Anthony Herrera the university’s first chief innovation officer,…
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Barriers and Distortions
June 30, 2021
By Tammy Davis 2020-2021. A school year like no other. Plexiglass and masks put literal barriers between us all, making it harder than ever to connect. We had stickers…
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City of Charleston to offer Summer of Service events for local youth
June 29, 2021Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston will hold a Summer of Service series of service projects, leadership development opportunities and team building events for local youth between the ages of…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Native American Studies Center hosts Catawba Nation Traditional Arts online series
June 29, 2021This July, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will host a series of online talks and demonstrations highlighting the traditional arts of the Catawba Nation. The series begins Monday, July…
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Laurens County Public Library to Provide Tech Education Sessions
June 28, 2021
Need help with your laptop or mobile device? Beginning Monday, July 5th the Laurens County Public Library will begin providing 15 and 30 tech sessions to assist you. For more…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as School’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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Rising Sophomores at Clinton High participate in Summer Scholars Program
June 28, 2021
Last week, 29 rising sophomores participated in Summer Scholars at CHS as part of GEAR UP. During the week, the students worked on their college essays, dug into SAT grammar,…
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Worley Creates Endowed Scholarship for Lander Bass Fishing Team
June 28, 2021
Mike Worley, executive director of The Lander Foundation, has created an endowed scholarship for a member of Lander University’s bass fishing team. The WorleyBirdFarms Scholarship honors the farm in Ohio…
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Laurens 55 Student Nutrition Offers Free Summer Meals
June 28, 2021
Laurens 55 Student Nutrition is offering free summer meals for all children, ages 0-18 years of age, through curbside pick up this summer. Next week meal pick up will begin…
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Citadel announces new VP for Communications and Marketing
June 28, 2021
The communications strategist working on behalf of the United States and more than 50 countries will join his alma matter as vice president for Communications and Marketing. Col. William (Sonny)…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as school’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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