Another Record-Breaking Year for Enrollment at Lander University
August 30, 2021
The Fall 2021 semester at Lander University has launched with yet another year of record-breaking enrollment and residence halls filled to capacity. Classes began Monday, Aug. 23, and as the…
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Downtown Clinton Turned Blue…PC Blue
August 30, 2021
The Block Party and Welcome event for Presbyterian College (PC) students was a big hit with students and the community. Sponsored by the City of Clinton and Mainstreet Clinton the…
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SCC Foundation announces gift to the School of Horticulture
August 30, 2021Spartanburg Community College horticulture students now have an opportunity to participate in a multi-year project focusing on ecology and environmental stewardship thanks to a generous gift to the SCC Foundation…
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College of Charleston Class of 2025 Freshman Profile
August 26, 2021
The start of a new academic year at the College of Charleston brings with it the next generation of students to join the Cougars’ ranks. And the members of the…
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College of Charleston Athletic Fund has record breaking year
August 26, 2021For the third time since 2018, the College of Charleston Athletic Fund (CAF) had a record-breaking fundraising year, raising more than $2.6 million for the Department of Athletics. CAF’s annual fund, the Cougar Club,…
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CSU welcomes more than 900 new students this fall, increase in residents
August 26, 2021
Charleston Southern University welcomes its largest incoming freshman class since 2016 today, making it one of the largest in the university’s history. CSU’s total enrollment remains steady at more than…
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PC MOURNS LOSS OF DEAN JOE NIXON ’62
August 25, 2021
We are sad to share the news that Presbyterian College’s “Action Joe” passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Clinton. Joseph O. Nixon, the College’s longtime dean of students and…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics welcomes 157 new residential juniors
August 25, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 157 residential juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus…
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Beaufort Regional Chamber to honor region’s finest at annual Civitas Awards
August 25, 2021
Award Nominations now open | Awards Reception to be held October 14 The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is now requesting nominations for the annual Civitas Awards for Business Excellence,…
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Richland Two magnet programs are among best in the nation
August 25, 2021
Richland School District Two now has 25 nationally certified magnet programs at 16 schools. Four schools have recently become Nationally Certified Demonstration Magnet schools by exceeding the criteria required to…
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CIU is host site for Faith-Driven Entrepreneur and Investor Conferences – Sept. 8 & 9
August 25, 2021
The Columbia International University School of Business is a host site for the worldwide Faith Driven Entrepreneur Live Conference on Sept. 8 and the Faith Driven Investor Conference on Sept.…
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A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Hsu, President, College of Charleston
August 25, 2021
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the…
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Yates to lead faculty development efforts at Lander University
August 25, 2021
Lander University has named Dr. Jennifer Yates as assistant provost of Faculty Development, Teaching and Learning, according to Dr. Scott Jones, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at…
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Students & Parents can access educational resources from Richland Library
August 25, 2021
As students and parents across the Midlands are adjusting to back-to-school routines, Richland Library is sharing a list of supplies to tackle assignments inside and outside the classroom this year.…
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PC SCHOOL OF PHARMACY WELCOMES CLASS OF 2025 WITH ANNUAL WHITE COAT CEREMONY
August 24, 2021
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s newest students were welcomed into the College community Aug. 20 at the school’s annual White Coat Ceremony in Belk Auditorium. The P1s of the…
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Move-In Day at Lander University brings nearly 1,800 students to residence halls
August 24, 2021
Moving Jade Kinseth into Lander University’s New Hall was no small feat. The 18-year-old freshman from Powdersville arrived and quickly filled three luggage carts and two elevators with her belongings.…
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Registration Deadline for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show is Sept. 24th
August 24, 2021
There is only ONE month left to register for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show. The Laurens County Youth Show is a three-day event consisting of art, beef cattle, dog,…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon for Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center
August 24, 2021Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon on August 24, 2021 on a new concept in student services made possible by a donation from a graduate who wanted to pay her…
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College of Charleston Riley Center helps make communities more livable
August 24, 2021It’s not often you get to see an institution’s namesake speak at a conference hosted by the very organization that bears his name, but such was the case recently when…
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College of Charleston celebrates 2021 Convocation
August 24, 2021Luna Sepaniak, of New York City, has officially taken her first step toward college graduation. Actually, it was closer to 237 steps. Sepaniak and 30 other new students walked from…
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Sue Dacus honored with Tri-County’s Presidential Staff Medallion
August 23, 2021
Sue Dacus earned the highest award given to staff at Tri-County Technical College at an annual fall convocation. Dacus, who serves as senior data analyst focusing on veterans affairs, received…
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Richland One announces 2021 Coaches of the Year
August 23, 2021
Richland One recently named the district’s 2021 Coaches of the Year during the annual Coaches Convocation. Caleb Clark, Dreher High School’s Track and Field Coach was named High School Coach…
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Lander remembers faculty and staff with Employee Remembrance Garden
August 23, 2021
“I immediately knew when I started working at Lander that this was much more than a job,” said Anissa Lawrence, chair of Lander University’s Staff Senate, to a crowd of…
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PC Block Party and Welcome Event this Thursday
August 22, 2021
The City of Clinton, Mainstreet Clinton and many local businesses will roll out the red carpet to welcome PC students back to town. The event is scheduled for August 26th…
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PC School of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2025
August 22, 2021
On Friday, August 20th, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy welcomed the newest class of pharmacy students with the traditional White Coat Ceremony. Click on the pictures below (photo and video…
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Richland One offers waitlists for virtual school programs
August 21, 2021
All slots have been filled for Richland One’s 2021-2022 virtual school programs, but parents have an opportunity to put their children on the waitlists in the event space becomes available.…
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Panter joins LTC as assistant director
August 20, 2021
At the August 17, 2021 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ryan A. Panter as assistant director of Lexington Technology Center.…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Attorney General Wilson files suit against City of Columbia for violating state law with school mask mandate
August 19, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed suit today with the South Carolina Supreme Court asking it to declare the City of Columbia’s school mask mandate void…
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College of Charleston named academic partner of Charleston Literary Festival
August 19, 2021
The Charleston Literary Festival has announced that the College of Charleston is the exclusive academic partner for this year’s festival, which takes place Nov. 5-14, 2021. The internationally renowned Charleston Literary…
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Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees Meeting August 23, 2021
August 19, 2021
Laurens County School Board 55 Board of Trustees will meet for their August meeting on Monday, August 23rd. The meeting will be held at the District Administrative Office in the…
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Local students selected for leadership training and work experience program to prepare to enter workforce
August 19, 2021
Paid Summer Internships Connect Lowcountry Students to Career Building Opportunities Two Lowcountry high school students selected as Bank of America Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders) have completed their paid summer internships, gaining…
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Sanders Middle School Welcomes LDHS Alum
August 18, 2021
Mary Katherine Black has been selected as assistant principal for Sanders Middle School in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55). Following the announcement, the 2013 graduate of Laurens District…
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McMillan-Bennon Focused on Academic Recovery
August 18, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced Kathy McMillan-Bennon as Director of Academic Interventions. McMillan-Bennon is transitioning to the new role from her post as assistant principal at…
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Richland County announces conservation initiatives for local schools
August 18, 2021
As a new school year kicks off, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is again offering opportunities for conservation engagement by K-12 students, teachers and staff, through Conservation…
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LCSD 56 First Day of School Photo Gallery
August 18, 2021
Everyone loves the first day of school pictures as they scroll through Facebook. By all accounts it was a great first day of school in Laurens County School District 56.…
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Partnership Between PTC and Lander Enhances Transfer of Business Graduates
August 18, 2021
The presidents of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University today signed a series of articulation agreements that will enhance the transfer process for qualified PTC graduates from PTC to…
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Creating A Safer Upstate will host online back to school workshop series on public safety issues
August 17, 2021
Creating A Safer Upstate, an initiative of Ten at the Top has announced a four session virtual workshop series called “Beyond the Shield: Perceptions, Realities & Community Concerns Around ‘Hot…
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CSU now FAA pilot school, kicks off professional pilot degree
August 17, 2021On Thursday, August 12, Charleston Southern University and CRAFT Flight Training hosted the CSU Aeronautics Liftoff ribbon-cutting event to officially kick off the university’s new Professional Pilot degree program. The…
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College of Charleston launches four new academic programs for Fall 2021
August 17, 2021
The College of Charleston is always adapting, always growing – taking its direction from the ever-changing needs of the world and its students. That’s why it is launching four new…
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“Shots Fired in the Backcountry” Next Up in Series of History Lectures
August 16, 2021
The Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry by Durant Ashmore “Shots Fired in the Backcountry” is the next in a series of lectures hosted by the Laurens County Museum. This…
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Laurens High 4-H’ers take top honors at National WHEP Contest
August 16, 2021
Showing up at school on Saturday and Sunday isn’t most young people’s idea of a good time, but a group of South Carolina high school students turned it into a…
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Ready, Set, Go! Blue Hose Students Arriving on Campus this Week!
August 16, 2021
PC community ready for students’ fall semester arrival Presbyterian College students will be back on campus this week for an eagerly-awaited beginning to the 2021-22 academic year. Welcome Week at…
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Midlands Technical College unveils mascot
August 16, 2021
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester Midlands Technical College debuted its new official mascot as part of the launch of its 2021 Fall semester. The…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment’s newest service, Job Training, kicks off on August 26th
August 16, 2021After a successful summer pilot, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment now offers Job Training, also known as Pre-Employment Transition Services, for South Carolina residents between 13-21 years of age that…
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Measuring a Lifetime of Achievement: Earlier This Year, A Community Bid Farewell to Dr. L. Ray Brooks
August 16, 2021
From a rough floor plan originally sketched on a 12-inch-by-12-inch piece of cardboard to 6,480,000 inches of steel, concrete, and glass structure housing state-of-the-art equipment used in advanced manufacturing, the…
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Lander University hosts Transfer Summit in partnership with the S.C. Technical College System
August 15, 2021
Lander University recently hosted its Transfer Summit in partnership with the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) on August 2. “This summit is an opportunity for all our statewide partners…
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Lander University receives funding for new campus maintenance, renovation projects
August 13, 2021
Lander University will soon undergo several campus renovation projects, thanks to funding provided by the South Carolina General Assembly in the passing of the state budget for fiscal year 2021-22.…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new College Transition Program
August 12, 2021
August 16 is the first day of the new academic year at Spartanburg Community College and it’s also the start of a new College Transition Program designed to strengthen partnerships…
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MUSC College of Pharmacy receives $1 million gift
August 12, 2021A lecture hall in the college’s new pharmacy facility will be named the Bobby Gene ‘63 and Barbara Harter Rippy Lecture Hall. Noted Union, South Carolina, philanthropist Barbara Harter Rippy…
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