Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics
December 6, 2020
Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…
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LeFever elected to Presbyterian College Alumni board
December 5, 2020
Grant Burnette LeFever, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been elected to the Presbyterian College Alumni Board of Directors. The board works to promote relationships among alumni and…
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Clemson students learn about their ‘superpower’ from a Silicon Valley cancer survivor
December 3, 2020
Bill Paseman figures he has about two years. That’s two years to find therapies for the rare, untreatable kidney cancer that first showed up in his body as a kidney…
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CCSD now has two methods to test for COVID-19
December 3, 2020Charleston County School District will have the availability of two methods to test for COVID-19 at every school as soon as next week. A saliva test has been made possible…
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Hampton Park senior makes finals for Heisman Scholar program
December 3, 2020
Kathryn Lyons was recently named South Carolina winner and one of 12 national finalists for the Heisman High School Scholarship program – an annual award that goes to senior scholar-athletes…
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College of Charleston Arts Dean Valerie Morris exits the stage
December 3, 2020
For 22 years Valerie Morris, dean of the College of Charleston School of the Arts, has sat in the audience at music and dance performances, theater productions and art lectures and presentations. She has served…
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‘Skill Up’ Platform Aims to Connect Individuals with Career Pathways
December 2, 2020
Upstate SC Alliance launches regional gateway to technical training programs Although the coronavirus pandemic has slowed some areas of the economy, within many sectors, businesses continue to grow. A new…
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Nova Technologies honors stalwart Citadel engineering professor with scholarship in his name
December 2, 2020Dr. Johnston “John” Peeples, ’70, illuminates the way for aspiring electrical and computer engineers After decades of innovating, leading and teaching, John Peeples, Ph.D., Citadel Class of 1970, still comes…
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UofSC economic forecast for 2021: Palmetto State’s economy largely rebounded, but significant gaps still remain
December 2, 2020With a current unemployment rate of 4.2 percent — less than two percentage points away from its pre-pandemic low of 2.5 percent — South Carolina’s economy has largely recovered from…
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East Cooper CAS teacher-librarian earns grant from Toshiba America Foundation
December 2, 2020
Staff members at East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies are committed to providing students with life-changing educational and career opportunities. Thanks to a grant the East Cooper CAS teacher-librarian Melissa…
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Impact entrepreneurship: College of Charleston students making a profit and a difference
December 2, 2020
A new form of entrepreneurship has taken root at the College of Charleston in recent years — impact entrepreneurship. This is the concept of making a profit while making a…
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Upstate school leader named SC Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year
December 2, 2020
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Steven Sokohl the 2021 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year. Steven Sokohl is an assistant principal at…
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Sherman College names Faculty, Staff Member of the Year
December 2, 2020
Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C., ’01, and Help Desk Technician Andrew Cook, A.A.S., in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment…
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New Richland One culinary arts wing wins prestigious design award
December 1, 2020The new culinary arts wing recently added to Heyward Career and Technology Center was selected for a design award from the Columbia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).…
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Presbyterian College pharmacy students, professor administer flu shots as flu season looms
December 1, 2020
“It’s always important to get your flu shot, but there is an emphasis on that importance this year during the pandemic,” said Dr. Tiffaney Threatt, associate professor at the Presbyterian…
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UofSC, Siemens expand partnership to include product demonstrations, new research projects, workforce development
December 1, 2020Siemens Digital Industries Software and the University of South Carolina are expanding their partnership by adding new software, collaborating on research for innovative manufacturing solutions, and by adding Siemens’ product…
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Presbyterian College pharmacy students, professor administer flu shots as flu season looms
December 1, 2020
“It’s always important to get your flu shot, but there is an emphasis on that importance this year during the pandemic,” said Dr. Tiffaney Threatt, associate professor at the Presbyterian…
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The 21st annual Christmas at PC to Air on Facebook this Weekend
November 30, 2020
Christmas at PC, the Presbyterian College Department of Music’s annual Christmas program, will appear online this year. “Home for Christmas” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30…
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Presbyterian College Celebrates First-generation Students during Weeklong Festival
November 30, 2020
“In the past, many first-generation students were looked down upon,” said Stephanie Keene, associate director of Academic Success and PresbyFirst+ coordinator at Presbyterian College. “Many had feelings of imposter syndrome,…
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2021 Palmetto State Teachers Association legislative agenda
November 30, 2020
Over the past eight months, South Carolina’s students have faced unprecedented educational challenges and hardships related to the impact of COVID-19 on our state. However, in most cases, the adversities…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rick Weir of Mullins High School as Educator of the Month
November 27, 2020South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Mullins High School’s Rick Weir as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November. “By taking an active role…
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Just Say Something celebrates 36 years of youth substance use prevention on Giving Tuesday
November 25, 2020
Giving Tuesday is the international day of giving held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 1st, before the rush of the holiday season begins. This year, Just Say Something (JSS) is…
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Clemson Fall 2020 enrollment up 2.3 percent
November 24, 2020
97 percent of South Carolina applicants were offered a path to earn a Clemson degree Clemson University announced a 2020 fall semester enrollment of 26,406, up 2.3 percent from the year prior.…
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Sylvan Learning Center adding Taylors location
November 24, 2020
Sylvan Learning Center is adding a new location in the Taylors area. This new site will be located at 1304 Stallings Road, which is between Indigo Water and Pebble Creek…
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College of Charleston ranks No. 4 among top schools for study abroad programs
November 23, 2020
The College of Charleston is, of course, world-class. But it’s the College’s classes around the world that have consistently earned the institution accolades for its international education programs. The Institute of International Education (IIE)…
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Greenville Technical College board votes to freeze tuition again
November 23, 2020
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has approved a tuition and fee freeze through Spring Semester 2021. This action and a previous freeze instituted in summer 2020 mean that costs…
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School District Five announces virtual community events on redistricting
November 23, 2020Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold two virtual community events to answer questions on redistricting and get feedback from the community. The first event was held held Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30…
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School District Five names new director of finance
November 23, 2020
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new director of finance for the district. Experienced, professional accountant Connie Frick was approved by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 16 to…
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Curiosity Corner: Why they speak Portuguese in Brazil, 24/7
November 23, 2020
Question: Most South American countries are Spanish-speaking, yet Brazilians speak Portuguese. Why is this? (Asked by a column reader whose Spanish wasn’t any good in Brazil.) Reply: Brazil is the…
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President and First Lady of Presbyterian College Honored during Farewell Reception
November 22, 2020
Staton Hall will be the name of the central building of the recently constructed residential complex on campus, named in honor of outgoing PC President Bob Staton. PC Board…
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Dr. John H. Porter Jr. to retire after 41 years of educating Doctors of Chiropractic
November 19, 2020After more than four decades as a faculty member at Sherman College of Chiropractic, Associate Professor John H. Porter Jr., D.C., has announced his retirement effective December 31. A 1977…
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Trident Technical College president receives Order of the Palmetto
November 19, 2020
Trident Technical College President Mary Thornley received the state’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto, from Gov. Henry McMaster Nov. 19 during a virtual Trident Technical College Foundation…
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College of Charleston hosts second annual Women of Color Entrepreneurship Forum
November 19, 2020The College of Charleston School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and About Her Business will host the second annual Women of Color Entrepreneurship Forum on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. via…
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Fernandez named dean of CSU College of Education
November 19, 2020
Charleston Southern University welcomes Dr. Julie Fernandez as dean of the College of Education. Fernandez will assume her duties Jan. 1, 2021. “We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Julie…
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College of Charleston Cougar Night Lights returns – Nov 23
November 19, 2020A College of Charleston holiday tradition returns. The fourth annual Cougar Night Lights holiday light show will kick off on Nov. 23, 2020, with a special showing for College of…
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College of Charleston student Rides to the Rescue of Facilities Management Employee
November 19, 2020If you need a reminder that there are good people in the world, look no further than College of Charleston junior Reese Phillips. Recently, Phillips was in her downtown apartment when…
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Charleston Marathon awards grants to local schools
November 19, 2020Organizers of the Charleston Marathon® hit the road Monday, November 16, 2020 and Wednesday, November 18, 2020 to surprise schools in the community with checks in support of the arts.…
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Sylvan Learning Centers to hold Black Friday deals
November 19, 2020
Sylvan Learning Centers in the Midlands are offering a different kind of Black Friday deal this year. Sylvan is offering multiple promotions such as deep discounts on tuition. However, they…
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Sylvan Learning Centers to hold Black Friday Deals
November 19, 2020
Sylvan Learning Centers across the Upstate are offering a different kind of Black Friday deal this year. Sylvan Learning Center is offering multiple promotions such as deep discounts on tuition.…
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PC Internship Program Benefits Students and Local Businesses
November 18, 2020
PC students have interned throughout Laurens County for many years, but this has increased significantly in the past 10 years. Many local businesses have filled part-time employment needs with aspiring…
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Mobile healthcare benefits CCSD students and their families
November 18, 2020
Over 300 students and families at Baptist Hill Middle High School and Jerry Zucker Middle School now have medical services right on their school campuses thanks to a partnership with Fetter Health…
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Lander University’s holiday Ceramics Sale is Nov. 23 – 24
November 18, 2020
Forget the madness of Black Friday holiday shopping lines! Shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts is made easy this season with the annual Ceramics Sale of the Lander University Art Department. The…
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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 2020 AIA Columbia Design Awards
November 18, 2020
Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects Columbia awards for its innovative work on the Center for Health and Well-Being at the University of South Carolina, a…
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Greenville Technical College and YMCA of Greenville establish partnership to impact health and wellness of students, staff, and stakeholders
November 18, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the YMCA of Greenville have established a collaborative relationship. The goal is to promote health and well-being of the college’s students, staff, and stakeholders through…
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Six Upstate individuals and organizations recognized with the 16th Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
November 18, 2020
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Greenville Chamber and Furman University’s Riley Institute recognized the 2020 recipients of the Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards. Celebrating 16 years, the Upstate Diversity Leadership…
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The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville to receive $1.5 million scholarship gift from the Jolley Foundation
November 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and The Jolley Foundation are partnering together to provide scholarships to dedicated students in need through the James E. Jolley Scholarship…
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UofSC announces upcoming Apple authorized campus store
November 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store…
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Bob Jones University announces tuition freeze
November 16, 2020
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced a tuition freeze for the 2021-2022 academic year to assist students and make college more affordable. “Although BJU was recently named by U.S.…
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Area Commission Selects Dr. Hope Rivers as Piedmont Technical College’s Third President
November 13, 2020
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission has selected Dr. Hope Rivers to serve as the college’s third president, effective January 4, 2021. The decision was made after a nationwide…
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Lander University hosts breakfast for campus veterans
November 13, 2020
In honor of Veterans Day, The Office of Military and Veterans Services at Lander University recognized students, faculty and staff who are also veterans of the United States Armed Forces…
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