Charleston Southern University partners with Papua New Guinea, newest Sister City
July 8, 2024
Charleston Southern University is honored to begin a partnership with the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Lae, Papua New Guinea, as part of the Charleston Sister Cities International initiative…
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School District Five names veteran educator as new coordinator of virtual program
July 8, 2024
Veteran educator Jerusha Spain has been named the new coordinator of School District Five’s Flexible Innovative Virtual Education (FIVE) Program. “I am tremendously honored and excited to be named the…
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Kickstart Your Career: Exciting Website Manager & Graphic Designer Role at Presbyterian College
July 8, 2024
Presbyterian College is excited to announce an opening for the position of Website Manager and Graphic Designer. This role is perfect for a recent graduate looking to dive into web…
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Three Laurens County School District 55 Schools Top in State Keyboarding Competition
July 7, 2024
On June 25, 2024, Kevin Combs, Learning.Com South Carolina State Program Manager presented Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Jody Penland with a banner to recognize LCSD…
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Hometown Heroes Event in Clinton: A Day of Fun and Celebration
July 4, 2024
Mark your calendars for an exciting community event on Saturday, July 13th, as The Clinton Chronicle hosts the “Hometown Heroes” celebration. This family-friendly event, running from 10 AM to 2…
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Bestselling Author Beatriz Williams to Visit Laurens Library
July 4, 2024
The Laurens County Library is thrilled to announce that bestselling author Beatriz Williams will be visiting on July 11 at 1 p.m. Ms. Williams, renowned for her captivating historical novels,…
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Kayela Clark selected to lead Lambs Elementary School
July 3, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Kayela Clark as principal at Lambs Elementary School. Clark has served as the assistant principal at E.B. Ellington Elementary School since 2021. Clark first…
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USC energy efforts boosted with new federal funding
July 3, 2024
In a new round of funding announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of South Carolina will receive $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research. New…
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Subtext to bring elevated student living to the University of South Carolina with “VERVE Columbia”
July 2, 2024
The 697-bed development from Subtext will feature upscale apartments and amenities focused on enhancing student well-being Subtext, a national student and multifamily real estate company, recently acquired 3.84 acres located…
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Carolina Children’s Home gives 2024 scholarships and grants
July 2, 2024Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit that provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, announced that it is providing a total of $331,500 in scholarship and…
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Laurens County School District 55 School Board Approves 2024-25 District and School Administrators
July 1, 2024
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) School Board held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on June 24, 2024. The LCSD 55 School Board approved hiring a new assistant principal…
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School District Five names new Adult Education Director
July 1, 2024
Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Dr. John McMillan as its new Director of Adult Education. McMillan will replace Paula Wright who is retiring. McMillan currently serves as…
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School District Five names Chief Financial Officer
July 1, 2024
Richland School District Five has named Heather Tucker its new Chief Financial Officer. Tucker was approved for the new post during a school board meeting on June 24. “I am…
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Owens Finds Her Passion in the Commercial Art Program at PTC
July 1, 2024
Emily Owens, a Piedmont Technical College senior from Greenwood, says she was unaware of all the opportunities at her hometown college. At PTC, she found direction and a major she…
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Davidson Street Baptist Church Gears Up for Road Trippin’ Vacation Bible School 2024
July 1, 2024
Davidson Street Baptist Church in Clinton is excited to announce its upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS) themed “Road Trippin’ 2024.” This summer event promises a fun and educational experience for…
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Historian Dennis Chastain to Speak at Laurens County Museum on July 11
July 1, 2024
Join us on Thursday, July 11, at 7:00 PM at the Laurens County Museum, located at 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC, for an insightful lecture on “Cherokees of the…
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From High School to Pharmacy: PTC Student Gets Head-Start Through Dual Enrollment
June 29, 2024
In describing his future, Fernando Reyes talks a lot about passion and drive. It’s one of the reasons he chose Dual Enrollment at Piedmont Technical College. “I wanted to get…
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Free Online Training for Volunteers to Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children in Laurens County
June 29, 2024
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training sessions for those interested in becoming a…
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Clemson Trustees approve fifth consecutive in-state tuition freeze for 2024-2025
June 27, 2024
Clemson University’s Board of Trustees met to approve recommendations from the administration on tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year and for the fifth consecutive year, will freeze tuition…
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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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