Laurens County 4H Announces 4-H2O Summer Day Camp
May 15, 2024
Laurens County 4H has a fun and educational opportunity for kids this summer. Join them this summer at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center for 4-H2O Summer Day Camp!…
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Lander University Biology Students Study Biological Systems on Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
May 14, 2024
There’s one biology lab each semester at Lander University where students either fall in love or try not to scream. The object of their affection or hesitation? Madagascar hissing cockroaches.…
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Greenville Tech Foundation announces Champions for Student Success event
May 14, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the new PRISMA Health Center for Health & Life…
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Denmark Technical College graduates first class at Allendale Correctional Institute
May 14, 2024
DENMARK, SC – Denmark Technical College is providing hope for the future to incarcerated individuals in South Carolina. On May 8, nine individuals representing the first class of students to…
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Lander alumnus Blake Bishop is state Honor Roll Teacher
May 13, 2024
Ware Shoals High School teacher and Lander University graduate Blake Bishop ’24 was one of five finalists for this year’s South Carolina Teacher of the Year – an honor that…
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Furman launches strategic plan with focus on innovation, community, sustainability
May 13, 2024
Furman University has launched a five-year strategic plan to strengthen its position as a university of innovation and impact, foster a thriving community, and ensure a sustainable future, President Elizabeth…
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New D-Day exhibit at Upcountry History Museum personifies stories honoring men and women of ‘Greatest Generation’
May 13, 2024
From best-kept secret of World War II to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the sixth day of the sixth month…
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McKenna Hakanson named CCSD’s 2024 Teacher of the Year
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members surprised North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES) teacher McKenna Hakanson today with the announcement that she has been chosen as the 2024 CCSD Teacher…
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Veteran CCSD educator John Cobb named Executive Principal at Memminger Elementary
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome John Cobb as Executive Principal at Memminger Elementary School. In this new role, Cobb will oversee the work at…
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Nick Reece selected as principal at Moultrie Middle
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is thrilled to announce Nick Reece as principal at Moultrie Middle School. Reece has served as interim principal at Moultrie for the past year. Prior…
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LaShawna Harris selected as CCSD leader of Teaching and Learning
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Lashawna Harris as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. Harris has served as the district’s Director of Instructional Programs since 2019.…
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Finalists for Superintendent of LCSD55 – Meet and Greet Events Start this Week
May 13, 2024
The Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees has unanimously selected three finalists for the position of Superintendent. The finalists are Chris Ballenger, Ed.D., Jody Penland, Ed.D., and Martin…
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Illustrator of Dick and Jane Readers to be Discussed by His Daughter at the Laurens County Museum on May 18
May 12, 2024
The model for the character Sally in the Dick and Jane readers, Nancy Childress, will be at the Laurens County Museum to talk about her father, Robert Childress, on Saturday,…
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Doris Glymph Greene to receive Doctor of Humane Letters
May 10, 2024
Ecumenical University announced the presentation of the Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa to Doris Glymph Greene at its 28th Annual Convocation on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM…
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Ecumenical University appoints James L. Felder as its third president
May 10, 2024
The Board of Trustees of Ecumenical University announced the appointment of James L. Felder as its third president. Bishop Redfern II, founder of Ecumenical Church and University, officially announced, heralding…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, announced a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Ecumenical University
May 9, 2024
Ecumenical University is a Christian academic community in the tradition of evangelical institutions of higher education. As such, Ecumenical continues the philosophy of education that first gave rise to the…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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Exploring Art: Workshop Series at the Laurens County Museum
May 8, 2024
Renowned art teacher Jim Brinson is extending a warm invitation to art enthusiasts and beginners alike through the Art Group & Workshop at the Laurens County Museum. This new initiative…
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Laurens County School District 56 Celebrates Longevity and Excellence at Annual Banquet
May 8, 2024
The Laurens County School District 56 recently honored its dedicated staff at the Annual Retirement and 25 Year Service Awards Reception and Banquet held at Clinton High School. This event…
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Converse University awarded Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership
May 8, 2024
Converse University Awarded Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has awarded Converse University a three-year grant to support a new Center of Excellence…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 8, 2024
Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Career Pathways Scholarship offers increased award beginning fall semester
May 8, 2024
Beginning Fall Semester 2024 through Spring Semester 2025, the Career Pathways Scholarship at Greenville Technical College (GTC) will award $2,500 each semester in scholarship money for students pursuing education that…
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Larry Miller of Greenville Technical College named to GADC board
May 8, 2024
Dr. Larry Miller, vice president of learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed to the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s board of directors by Greenville County Council…
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Two Richland One school nurses receive district’s first DAISY Awards
May 8, 2024
In conjunction with the observance of National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2024) and School Nurse Day (May 8, 2024), two Richland One school nurses were named recipients of the district’s…
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Dreher High counseling chairman named Midlands Region Career and Technical Education School Counselor of the Year
May 8, 2024
Dreher High School counseling chairman Kevin Kirkley has been named the 2024 Midlands Region Career and Technical Education (CTE) School Counselor of the Year by the Midlands Education and Business…
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Lander University’s First Group of Cybersecurity Majors Graduate
May 8, 2024
As people become more and more reliant on online systems, the need for people who protect those systems grows. Lander University is playing a part in that protection, as its…
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High school students receive hands-on look at skilled energy careers
May 8, 2024
Dominion Energy, Columbia Urban League partner on diverse recruitment efforts Nearly 30 high school seniors from diverse backgrounds gathered in the Midlands for a behind-the-scenes look at skilled careers in…
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Lander’s Nursing Recognition Ceremony Honors 58 New Nurses
May 8, 2024
Tyanna Porter had a message for the School of Nursing graduates in Lander University’s Class of 2024: “All 58 of us were born to be nurses.” Porter, who was selected…
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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center
May 8, 2024Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…
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More than 700 graduate from CSU over weekend
May 7, 2024
More than 700 graduates and undergraduates received diplomas at Charleston Southern University’s spring commencement ceremonies May 3 and 4. Graduate degrees were conferred Friday, May 3, and undergraduate degrees were…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
May 7, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Royondia Ross, who is currently studying business administration. A…
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Liberty High Senior receives 2024 SCAC Presidential Scholarship
May 7, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded its 2024 Presidential Scholarship to Isaac Esuary of Liberty High School. SCAC annually awards one $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation enhances Greenville Technical College Students’ lives with $4.56 million in support
May 7, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation proudly supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming lives and enriching the community through the provision of world-class, affordable education. In a landmark year, celebrating half…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
May 6, 2024
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 3. Included were 298 participants, 8 military veterans, 112 graduates with a GPA of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as Educator of the Month
May 6, 2024
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of…
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Columbia College announces new executive leadership
May 6, 2024
President of Columbia College, Dr. John H. Dozier, announced the appointment of Mechelle English, MA ‘14 as the next Vice President of Development. Mechelle has over 25 years of vast…
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The Ninety-Six District and its Role in the Revolutionary War Lecture at the Laurens County Museum on May 14
May 6, 2024
Laurens County Museum, in preparation for the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, continues lectures to enlighten everyone about the important role the Ninety-Six District played in…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024
Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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Mark Taylor to Serve on Lander’s Board of Trustees
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina General Assembly recently elected Mark Taylor, Esq., of Mount Pleasant, to fill the First Congressional District seat on the Lander University Board of Trustees. Taylor took part…
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Lexington One promotes employees to executive directors
May 6, 2024
At the April 30 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jim Jett to fill the vacant executive director of operations position and…
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Newest CSU residence hall named for long-time employee, donor
May 6, 2024
Charleston Southern University is honoring the late Barbara “Binky” C. Mead on what would have been her 80th birthday on May 4 by naming the university’s newest residence hall Barbara…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates over 950 graduates at 60th annual Commencement Ceremony
May 6, 2024
Over 950 proud graduates of the Class of 2024 were celebrated during Spartanburg Community College’s sixtieth annual graduation ceremony Thursday, May 2 on the College’s Giles Campus in Spartanburg. The top…
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Newberry College Announces New Partnership with S.C. National Guard
May 6, 2024
Newberry College has entered a historic new partnership with the South Carolina Army National Guard. The agreement was announced Wednesday in a ceremony at Holland Hall on the college campus.…
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Converse University welcomes McMurray as Orchestra Director, Petrie School of Music
May 3, 2024
Following a highly competitive search, Converse University has selected Timothy J. McMurray, Ph.D., as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Orchestra Director within the Petrie School of Music. McMurray will…
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Self Regional Healthcare physician, CEO calls on Lander graduates to be a light for others
May 2, 2024
The life lessons of the late Ruth Seymour Tolbert, one of the first students to attend Lander College in 1904 when the Williamston Female College relocated to Greenwood, were the…
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Lexington School District Two opens new Performing Arts Center
May 1, 2024State-of-the-art facility to transform arts education for Lexington Two students and beyond Lexington School District Two proudly announces the grand opening of its new 103,400-square-foot Performing Arts Center and district…
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Clemson, NASA sign agreement to advance research, education
May 1, 2024
Clemson University and NASA’s Johnson Space Center have signed a Space Act Agreement that opens the door to unique research and education opportunities aimed at advancing space exploration. Johnson Space…
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Lander Board of Trustees Freezes Tuition for Ninth Consecutive Year
May 1, 2024
For the ninth year in a row, Lander University’s tuition will remain frozen for the upcoming academic year, following a vote by the University’s Board of Trustees. At their April…
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