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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Laurens County Museum Continues Revolutionary War Series with Battle of Cowpens Lecture
May 11, 2026
The Laurens County Museum will host the next installment of its Revolutionary War Battle Series on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in The Magnolia Room at 116 S. Public…
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Dirt on the Strip: Taking Your Garden to the Next Level (Literally)
May 11, 2026
If your garden is anything like mine this week, the tomatoes are starting to stretch and the cucumbers are looking for something to grab onto. We promised a deep dive…
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GCSD celebrates two South Carolina Teaching Fellows
May 8, 2026
Georgetown County School District is proud to announce that two graduating seniors have been selected as 2026 South Carolina Teaching Fellows. Andrews High School senior Kaleb Altman and Georgetown High…
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Georgetown County announces High School Essay Contest for 250th Anniversary
May 8, 2026
As part of the upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Georgetown County is inviting local high school students to participate in a historic essay contest. This initiative offers students a…
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Georgetown County School District honors top educators and support staff in Andrews attendance zone
May 8, 2026
As part of the annual Employee Appreciation Week celebrations, the Georgetown County School District has officially announced the Teachers and Support Staff of the Year for the Andrews attendance zone. These awards recognize…
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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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Transfer agreement opens doors for Converse, Spartanburg Community College students
May 8, 2026A new transfer agreement between Converse University and Spartanburg Community College (SCC) will enhance student success, increase access to higher education, and strengthen workforce readiness across the region. The…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
May 8, 2026Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Included were 340 participants, 5 military veterans, 168…
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Georgetown County School District honors top educators and support staff in Waccamaw attendance zone
May 7, 2026
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Georgetown County School District is proud to recognize the Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year from the Waccamaw attendance zone. These awards…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library continues summer tradition at the Georgetown Growers Market
May 7, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library will once again be participating this summer in the Georgetown Growers Market. Starting on Saturday, May 30, and continuing through Saturday, August 29, the Friends of the…
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Furman University prepares to welcome one of its largest classes in a decade
May 7, 2026
As the national enrollment picture remains uncertain and, at times, volatile, Furman University has significantly exceeded its enrollment goals for fall 2026, preparing to welcome one of its largest incoming…
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Barrett Reese named principal of Academic Magnet High School
May 7, 2026
Barrett Reese has been named principal of Academic Magnet High School, effective July 1, 2026, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced. Reese currently serves as principal of Early College…
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Globally experienced educator Sean Bishton returns to Charleston to lead St. John’s High School
May 7, 2026
Sean Bishton has been named principal of St. John’s High School, effective July 1, 2026, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced. The appointment marks a return to Charleston County…
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CCSD announces first annual School Counselor of the Year
May 7, 2026
Tori Hopkins, school counselor at C.E. Williams (CEW) Middle School – North Campus, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Charleston County School District’s School Counselor of the Year…
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College of Charleston to confer degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9
May 6, 2026
The College of Charleston will confer undergraduate and graduate degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the ceremonies, including how to watch at home.…
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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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GREEN Charter Simpsonville Earns National STEM Honor as PLTW Distinguished School
May 6, 2026
GREEN Charter School Simpsonville has officially been recognized on the national stage for its commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. The school was named a 2025-26 Distinguished…
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Simpsonville Library Branch to Host Vegetable Fermentation Class and Used Book Sale
May 6, 2026
The Greenville County Library System is serving up a weekend of hands-on homesteading and bargain hunting at the Simpsonville Hendricks Branch Library. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the branch will…
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Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
May 6, 2026
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement University of South Carolina Upstate STA00314PO26 Spartanburg, SC Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement who also serves as Executive…
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Greenville County Schools Proposes $989M Budget Featuring Teacher Raises and Staff Realignments
May 5, 2026
The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees has approved the first reading of a $989.4 million general fund budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposed package balances competitive salary…
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Rivers of History: A Journey through time with Storehouse Tours
May 5, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher If you’re looking for a fun way to enjoy nature and bring local history to life, I highly recommend checking out one of the fantastic pontoon…
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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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Amelia Beasley Showcases Lander Spirit with her Heart of Servitude
May 5, 2026
There is a belief that pushes one Lander student to succeed in everything she does: “There is not a more prevalent time than now that we need people to uphold…
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Prisma Health Apprenticeship Propels Piedmont Technical College Student Megan Craine Toward Nursing Degree
May 5, 2026
Megan Craine has childhood memories of volunteering at the senior care facility in Laurens where her mother works. “I used to go there after school and I would help push…
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Georgetown County School District honors top educators and support staff in Georgetown attendance zone
May 5, 2026
As part of the annual Employee Appreciation Week celebrations, the Georgetown County School District has officially announced the Teachers and Support Staff of the Year for the Georgetown attendance zone.…
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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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HGTC announces Spring 2026 commencement details as college marks 60th anniversary, Early College High School celebrates 20 years
May 5, 2026
Spring commencement scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has announced plans for its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, celebrating graduates from the 2025-2026 academic year during a…
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Clemson partners with Upcountry History Museum on special American Revolution exhibit
May 5, 2026
Clemson University is partnering with the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville to help celebrate the 250thanniversary of the American Revolution with an exhibition titled “Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South…
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Clemson receives grant from SC 250 Commission
May 5, 2026
Clemson University’s Department of Historic Properties and the College of Arts and Humanities have received a $35,000 grant from the South Carolina 250 Commission to plan programs to celebrate the…
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Call Me MiSTER, SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities partner to increase student engagement, learning via arts education
May 5, 2026
The Call Me MiSTER® (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program is working with the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to create space for the…
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Patrick Martin named CCSD 2026 Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2026
Charleston County School of the Arts English teacher and Teacher Cadet instructor Patrick Martin is Charleston County School District’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. He’s honored to have been chosen and…
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The Dirt on the Strip: Mastering the May Humidity
May 4, 2026
It’s the first week of May, and in the Upstate, that means we’ve traded the “pollen fog” for the “humidity haze.” If you’ve stepped into your garden this morning, you…
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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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Local Homeowners Offered Free Estate Planning Seminar at Mauldin Library
May 4, 2026
As economic shifts and property values continue to fluctuate across the Upstate, Greenville County homeowners are being invited to a free educational seminar focused on securing their financial legacies. The…
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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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Lander’s College of Science and Mathematics Celebrates Student Achievement at Awards Ceremony
May 4, 2026
In the College of Science and Mathematics, students are busy doing. Whether they’re working closely with their faculty mentors to complete undergraduate research projects; preparing for their next chapter in…
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South Carolina leaders celebrate future innovators; SC Future Makers awards scholarships to five students
May 3, 2026
South Carolina’s future engineers, scientists, and innovators took center stage today as 91 high school seniors were celebrated at the 10th Annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day, including four local…
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GCSD announces school leadership changes, staffing adjustments for 2026–2027
May 2, 2026
Georgetown County School District (GCSD) has announced school leadership updates and strategic staffing adjustments as part of its planning for the 2026–2027 school year, driven by projected enrollment shifts and…
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Free Educational Workshop – Senior Scams
May 2, 2026
The Landings of Georgetown is hosting a free educational workshop on how to avoid being scammed by fraudsters on Thursday, May 7 at 2:00 pm. This informative workshop will educate…
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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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HGTC advances student success, meets all state performance funding measures
May 1, 2026
College reports increases in licensure participation, persistence, and progression while maintaining strong workforce placement outcomes Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has met the criteria for four key performance funding measures established…
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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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Coastal Carolina University and Horry‑Georgetown Technical College launch new transfer partnership for business students
April 30, 2026
Coastal Carolina University and Horry‑Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) have launched a new academic partnership that creates a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.…
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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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Pioneer Day Offers Rare Immersive History Experience for Laurens County Families
April 29, 2026
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, history won’t just be something you read about — it will be something you can touch, hear, and step inside. The Gray Court-Owings Historical Society…
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Investing in the Future: A Night with the RISE UN Youth Corps
April 29, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher As I stood in the Georgetown Library Auditorium this past Monday, April 27, I couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of optimism. I was there…
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