LCSD 55 to Provide Parent Academy Sessions
October 22, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) is offering two virtual sessions in October as part of the district’s Parent Academy initiative. The district is working with Teaching Heart Institute…
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A Gala and a Week to Remember
October 21, 2021
Gala – (Noun) A special occasion of celebration. Presbyterian College has been celebrating the inauguration of a Matt vandenBerg all week with a long list of events that highlight the…
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Laurens County Farmer Wins Award at Sunbelt Ag Expo
October 21, 2021
Farming is big business in Laurens County. Farmers take great pride in the work they do and the quality of the products they produce. This year at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag…
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LDHS Tractor Driving Team Takes the Ribbon at State Fair
October 21, 2021
When you think of the South Carolina State Fair you probably think of rides, fair food and games with prizes to be won. But there are other prizes at…
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Law enforcement career fair scheduled for October 22
October 21, 2021
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) will host a career fair for those interested in a career in law enforcement on Friday, October 22, 11 a.m.-noon, in the Anderson Hall Event Center…
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More than 2,200 Columbia elementary students are safer online with lessons from Center for Cyber Safety and Education
October 21, 2021
112 Classrooms City-Wide Received Free Cyber Safety Education As Part Of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month The Center for Cyber Safety and Education answered the call of concerned technology and learning…
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Presbyterian College issues challenge to future service entrepreneurs with statewide competition for high school seniors
October 21, 2021
Presbyterian College announced today that it is leaning into its motto – “While We Live, We Serve” – with a challenge to high school seniors who are interested in making…
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Donald Kirkpatrick to give lecture on fossils of the Pee Dee Region
October 20, 2021
The Horry County Museum presents a lecture by Donald Kirkpatrick at 1:00 PM on November 6th on a new, rare Early Paleocene vertebrate fossil locality in the Pee Dee Region. …
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Men’s Soccer receives nearly $1 million toward endowment for scholarships
October 20, 2021
Retooled fundraising model helps ensure athletics programs remain sustainable Rob Victor ’09 was part of many big wins during his four years on the Furman Men’s Soccer team. But if…
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Ridge View High School to induct first Athletic Hall of Fame class this Friday night
October 20, 2021
Dating back to the 1995-1996 school year, its first in existence, Ridge View High School has a storied athletic history with multiple team state championships, individual state championships, a countless…
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PC TURNING 112 MUSGROVE INTO OFF-CAMPUS, STUDENT-RUN SPACE
October 20, 2021
Presbyterian College students will take over a Clinton downtown building and turn it into a student-driven social hub. At the groundbreaking on Thursday, Oct. 21, PC president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg…
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Michelin North America, Inc., invests $30,000 in Lexington One Educational Foundation for district’s VEX robotics teams
October 20, 2021On Tuesday evening at the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees meeting, the Educational Foundation announced a $30,000 commitment from Michelin North America, Inc., to support robotics education. Foundation…
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Local organization to host event that exposes youth to arts entrepreneurship
October 20, 2021
Entrepreneur Centers 4 Youth (EC Youth) presents Financial Literacy – Making Money in the Arts on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 1-5 PM at Jenkins Institute for Children (3923 Azalea…
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‘War Dogs’ exhibit at Upcountry History Museum showcases bravery, service of military working dogs
October 20, 2021
“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” delivers a powerful display of the heroism, service, and history of America’s military working dogs in the newest exhibition…
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Public Relations Coordinator
October 19, 2021The public relations coordinator supports the communications and media relations needs for academic units represented by one of several interdisciplinary brand teams and provides multimedia content and planning for the…
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College of Charleston fully charged with new electrical engineering major
October 19, 2021
Born out of industry demand and guided by the College of Charleston School of Sciences and Mathematics Advisory Board, the College launched its electrical engineering major for the fall 2021 semester. “We…
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O’Neill School offers new master’s degree partnership for Presbyterian College graduates
October 18, 2021
The Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Presbyterian College are proud to announce a new partnership that will give Presbyterian graduates a unique opportunity to pursue…
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Submissions sought for 7th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College library
October 18, 2021Submissions are sought for the February 2022 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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Thornwell to Host Free Virtual Parenting Series
October 18, 2021
Being a mom or a dad is a tremendous joy, and it is also hard work. Disruptions in the home can make you feel at a loss on ways to…
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Clemson intelligent irrigation system: Increase profits, protect environment
October 18, 2021
“This advanced technology will make it much easier and cost-effective for farmers to apply irrigation water and nutrients where, when and in the amount needed to meet crop requirements.” Jose…
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Maria Martinez Contreras leaves prospective students with good first impression of Lander University as a presidential ambassador
October 18, 2021
According to Lander University senior Maria Martinez Contreras, one of the most rewarding experiences she’s had as a presidential ambassador was when one student told her that the warm and…
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Presbyterian College issues challenge to future service entrepreneurs with statewide competition for high school seniors
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College announced today that it is leaning into its motto – “While We Live, We Serve” – with a challenge to high school seniors who are interested in making…
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PC Community Health and Wellness Fair
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on PC’s campus in front of Mabry-Smith-Yonce building and Templeton Gym…
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Snapdragon Book Foundation raises money to diversify school library on Edisto
October 15, 2021The Snapdragon Book Foundation raised $6,915 through a fundraiser for Jane Edwards Elementary School’s library. The money will be used by librarian Jill Smith to purchase new books. Smith’s grant request…
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Lander University’s scholarship celebration marked by gratitude
October 13, 2021
They came from as far away as Zimbabwe and as close by as Greenwood and Ninety Six. Their stories were as disparate as their paths – a college professor who…
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Deadline approaches for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships
October 13, 2021
Students have until October 31st to submit an application. Applications are open now for scholarships worth more than $100,000 from the Midlands Technical College Foundation. Students who complete an application…
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Governor’s School for Science and Math Now Accepting Applications for Residential, Virtual and STEM Foundation Programs
October 13, 2021The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential, virtual, and STEM Foundations programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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Upstate Schools recognized for educational design
October 12, 2021Local architecture firm, Craig Gaulden Davis, has been recognized by South Carolina’s Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) with three of the nine design awards given for South Carolina’s Best in…
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College of Charleston MBA Program nationally recognized for success in recruiting women
October 12, 2021
Bloomberg Businessweek has recognized the College of Charleston School of Business MBA program for its success in enrolling female students at a time when MBA programs nationally are struggling to recruit women. The…
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One of a kind: Clemson introduces new degree blending education, human resources
October 11, 2021
The Clemson University College of Education has developed a new undergraduate degree program that is the first of its kind to blend aspects of learning sciences, systems improvement sciences and…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards over $466,000 in scholarships for ’21-’22 school year
October 6, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded more than $466,642 in scholarships to 208 outstanding students across South Carolina and the country for the 2021-2022…
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Rosen Hagood attorney Elizabeth Nicholson joins advisory board of Yo Art
October 6, 2021
Rosen Hagood is pleased to announce that attorney Elizabeth Nicholson has joined the board of Yo Art. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on the board of Yo…
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Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general expresses support for Congressional hearings addressing youth social media use
October 6, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids and…
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Somos LU (We Are Lander): Sophomore student Avila-Cabrera helps to make a difference in Lander’s campus community
October 6, 2021
Lander University sophomore Citlali Avila-Cabrera, a political science and history double major, says one of her favorite spots is inside the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, where Lander displays the…
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Greenville Technical College student receives Congressional Award Gold Medal
October 6, 2021
Jeremiah Tobin, a student in the Honors Program at Greenville Technical College, has received the Congressional Award Gold Medal as a representative from South Carolina. The award is based on…
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Teresa Corley Elected to LCSD 56 School Board
October 6, 2021
A special election was held on Tuesday, October 5th to fill the unexpired term for Laurens County School District 56, seat 5. Two names were on the ballot to fill…
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CHS Student Named Commended Student in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program
October 6, 2021
Dr. Martha Brothers, principal of Clinton High School, recently announced that Peregrin Isaac Darden has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
October 6, 2021
In recognition of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that serves nearly 30 million children each day, Laurens County School District 55 will celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from…
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Clemson Board approves five-year contract extension for President Jim Clements
October 5, 2021One of the nation’s most sought-after presidents in higher education, President Jim Clements will remain at Clemson University for the foreseeable future. Clemson University’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved…
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The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute mark historic year with both Corps of Cadets being commanded by women
October 5, 2021This year marks the first time both Corps of Cadets from The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are led by regimental commanders who are women. The Senior Military Colleges…
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Laurens 55 Promotes Message of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 5, 2021
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual awareness campaign led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. The purpose is to educate about disability…
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South Carolina Department of Education Announces $56 Million in Additional Funding Under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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South Carolina Department of Education announces $56 Million in additional funding under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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Record enrollments continue at CIU and Ben Lippen School
October 4, 2021
The upward enrollment trend at Columbia International University and Ben Lippen School continues in record-breaking fashion. Enrollment at CIU and Ben Lippen has increased five straight years. A total of…
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Midlands Technical College launches vaccination incentive program
October 4, 2021
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC Midlands Technical College has launched a new COVID-19 vaccination incentive program. From now until December 1st,…
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New app helps calculate feed rations for livestock
October 4, 2021Just like people, livestock require the correct amount of nutrients in their diets. To help producers easily determine the nutrients in feed mixes, the Clemson University Precision Agriculture group has…
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LCSD 55 Board Approves 2022-2023 Calendar
October 4, 2021
At a meeting on September 28, the Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar. The approved calendar was created in cooperation with Laurens…
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SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit
October 4, 2021SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit WHEN: October 5, 2021, at 10:30 am WHERE: Fountain Inn High School (student parking lot) 644 Quillen Avenue…
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