Thornwell Aims to Recruit New Foster Families Across South Carolina During Foster Care Awareness Month
May 1, 2024
Thornwell Events Inspire Others to Open Their Homes to Children in Need Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia,…
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May Yard and Garden Tips
May 1, 2024
May is a busy month in the yard and garden. Here is your list of things to watch out for and things to do. This information is provided courtesy of…
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LCSD55 Announces Three Candidates as Finalists for Superintendent
May 1, 2024
The Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees voted unanimously tonight to select three candidates as finalists for the position of Superintendent. The three finalists are (in alphabetical order):…
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May Brings Daytime and Evening Lectures of Several Topics at the Laurens County Museum
May 1, 2024
From the role of women in the Cherokee Nation to the Revolutionary War in the 96 District to an artist who illustrated the main reading textbook for English speaking countries,…
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Former National Principal of the Year named CCSD Deputy Superintendent
April 30, 2024
After an extensive interview process, Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the selection of Lucas “Luke” Clamp as Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Clamp was chosen by an initial interview team that…
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Former CCSD Trustee, Toya Hampton, elected as staff attorney
April 30, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) welcomed Toya Hampton as staff attorney. Hampton is a former member of the CCSD Board of Trustees and has served as CCSD’s Director of Achieve…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities receives national programming accreditation
April 30, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public residential high school for the arts located in downtown Greenville, announced that it received a reaccreditation by the…
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Lexington High Student receives $40,000 Scholarship and Internship offer from Amazon
April 29, 2024
Camila Rivera de Jesús from Lexington High School has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient. She will receive up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree…
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Clinton Police Department Announces D.A.R.E. Summer Camp for 6th Graders
April 29, 2024
The Clinton Police recently announced its inaugural D.A.R.E. Summer Camp, designed exclusively for rising 6th graders in the local community. Scheduled to run from July 8 to July 12, 2024,…
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In South Carolina, Every Season is Tick Season: What You Need to Know
April 29, 2024
Ticks are a persistent issue for residents of South Carolina, with the risk of encountering these troublesome pests lasting all year round. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…
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Discover the World of Bees with “Air Bee & Bee” at Laurens County Public Library
April 28, 2024
In an effort to celebrate the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, the Laurens County Public Library is excited to announce a special event titled “Air Bee & Bee.”…
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Greenville Jewish Federation to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day
April 26, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation will be honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day with two community events this week. Yom HaShoah, which is known in America as Holocaust Remembrance Day, will occur May…
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Columbia College Spring 2024 Commencement
April 26, 2024
“You are meant to do great things, and you will do them.” Graduation Speaker Savannah King shared words of power and promise for her fellow Class of 2024 graduates. She…
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Beth Pontari named VP for Academic Affairs and Provost
April 26, 2024
Beth Pontari, a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program, has been named vice president for Academic Affairs and provost at Furman University, beginning May…
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Applications now open for Dorchester County’s Summer Youth Employment Program
April 25, 2024
Dorchester County Government announces the return of its annual workforce development program designed for local teenagers and young adults. This initiative supports individuals aged 16-22, offering them a unique opportunity…
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Spartanburg Community College expands College Transition Coordinator Program with focus on reengaging adult learners
April 25, 2024
Spartanburg Community College is doubling down on its strategic efforts to re-engage Spartanburg County’s large population of adults with unfinished degrees by expanding its College Transition Coordinator (CTC) program to…
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Richland One announces finalists for top employee honors
April 25, 2024
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has announced the finalists for the district’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Awards. “The finalists for these prestigious…
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Two Richland One High Schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Ranking
April 25, 2024
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 ranking. Dreher High School and…
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New Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School principal announced
April 25, 2024
A familiar face will return to Lonnie B. Nelson as principal this summer. Dr. Maranda Hayward will become the new principal effective July 1. She will replace Dr. Twanisha Garner,…
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Lander’s College of Arts and Humanities Honors ‘Best Among Us’
April 24, 2024
The annual student and faculty awards ceremony for the College of Arts and Humanities underscored that the “arts and humanities are alive and well at Lander.” Dr. Lucas McMillan, Lander…
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Upcoming Guardian ad Litem Scheduled Training in Laurens County
April 24, 2024
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate inauguration of 20th President, Dr. Anita Gustafson
April 24, 2024
The inauguration of Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Gustafson, is being celebrated this spring with a weeklong series of events commemorating the historic occasion. Gustafson’s inauguration begins at 11…
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Consent is Cool: Lander University Celebrates Denim Day
April 23, 2024
“Remember: nothing is more fashionable than consent!” The final mantra of Lander University’s Denim Day fashion show rang across the plaza on April 17 as both the Lander and Greenwood…
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Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics Presents Awards
April 23, 2024
Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics held its academic awards ceremony on April 16 at Barratt Hall Auditorium. Twenty-one awards were presented to students for academic achievements by the…
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Carolina Teacher Induction Program receives $300,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand teacher recruitment and retention programming
April 23, 2024
The Carolina Teacher Induction Program (CarolinaTIP) has earned a $300,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand programming to South Carolina’s Pee Dee region.…
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Nathan Senn Joins Law Firm of Guest & Brady, Bringing Real Estate Focus to Laurens
April 23, 2024
After a successful 14-year tenure as a solo practitioner, Nathan Senn is embarking on an exciting new chapter by joining the esteemed law firm Guest & Brady, which is expanding…
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Presbyterian College Jazz Concert Blends Genres for a Night of Musical Fusion
April 22, 2024
Get ready to experience a unique musical fusion at the upcoming jazz concert hosted by Presbyterian College in Belk Auditorium on April 24th at 7:30 pm. This special event, titled…
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Green named principal of Carolina Springs Middle School
April 22, 2024
At their April 16 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Patrice Green as the new principal of Carolina Springs Middle School. Green currently serves…
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I Have a Problem With That: Equality in Maternal Health
April 22, 2024
Moderated by Tacara Young, Richland Library Media Strategist On the heels of the City of Columbia’s First Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), Richland Library’s African American History and Cultural Events Committee is…
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Dr. John H. Dozier Installed as the 21st President of Columbia College
April 22, 2024
On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier…
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The YoPro Know updates its website to better serve clients
April 22, 2024
The YoPro Know has updated its website to continue to serve its clients and potential clients in the best and most efficient ways possible. These new and improved changes include:…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools for 2024-2025 school year
April 22, 2024
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to six schools in Lexington County School District One. These Innovation Grants, valued…
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Step Back in Time: Experience the Revolutionary War at Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
April 22, 2024
Are you fascinated by the history of the Revolutionary War era? Do you enjoy immersive experiences that bring the past to life? If so, mark your calendars for the upcoming…
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Lander University Business Honor Society Holds Food Drive
April 21, 2024
The Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society at Lander University recently conducted a successful food drive benefitting the Bear Necessities food pantry. Beta Gamma Sigma is an international business honor society…
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Lander Honors Achievement with Student Life Awards
April 21, 2024
The achievements of many of Lander University’s finest student leaders were recognized during the annual Student Life Awards ceremony Wednesday, April 17, at Finis Horne Arena. The ceremony recognized the…
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USC Union Announces Speaker for April 27 Commencement
April 21, 2024
University of South Carolina Union will welcome Mrs. Nancy Comer as the commencement speaker for the university’s Commencement Exercises. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 4:00…
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Presbyterian College Makes Changes to Vance Lecture on April 23
April 21, 2024
Due to circumstances beyond the college’s control, the guest scheduled for Presbyterian College’s Vance Lecture on Business Ethics on Tuesday, April 23, will not appear. Instead, this year’s guest lecturer…
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Laurens County Museum to Host a Lunch and Learn About the Fascinating Life of William Hix
April 21, 2024
Come join the Laurens County Museum for a captivating Lunch-and-Learn presentation on William Preston Hix, taking place on Tuesday, April 30, at Noon. Historian, author, and esteemed researcher Laura Elliott…
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Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement
April 18, 2024
Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement (ADRESE) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00311PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement (ADRESE) provides the leadership…
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Jennifer Moorefield of Greenville Technical College appointed to Greenville County Workforce Development Board
April 17, 2024
Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed to serve on the Greenville County Workforce Development Board as a representative…
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State Emergency Management Leaders Discuss Disaster Relief Strategies with Lander Students
April 17, 2024
Reducing long-term risks from hazards, including earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanesand floods which have devastated parts of South Carolina throughout history, is the job of the state’s emergency management mitigation experts. In…
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PTC to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises on May 2
April 17, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring term commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11…
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Lexington One Board of Trustees selects superintendent-elect/superintendent
April 17, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees voted during the Tuesday, April 16, 2024 meeting to extend contracts to Mr. Keith Price as the superintendent-elect/superintendent of Lexington County…
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GSSM Students transform lives in Cusco, Peru through service-learning
April 17, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) proudly announces the success of its recent global learning experience in Cusco, Peru. A dedicated group of GSSM students and…
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PTC to hold spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2
April 17, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring term commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11…
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Michelin North America, Inc., Pledges $30,000 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to Invest in District’s VEX Robotics Teams
April 17, 2024
Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina leadership recently announced its continued investment and support of the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation via a $30,000 commitment. The generous gift…
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Presbyterian College to Celebrate Inauguration of 20th President, Dr. Anita Gustafson
April 16, 2024
The inauguration of Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Gustafson, is being celebrated this spring with a weeklong series of events commemorating the historic occasion. Gustafson’s inauguration begins at 11…
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Ben Burroughs to speak on the Revolutionary War in Horry County – April 27
April 16, 2024
Join Ben Burroughs, the Director of the Horry County Archives Center at Coastal Carolina University, on Saturday, April 27th, as he speaks on some of the Revolutionary War events that…
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Local author and life coach Karin Freeland wins first place award in the BookFest contest
April 16, 2024
Award-winning author Karin Freeland’s latest book, Grab Life by the Dreams, recently won First Place in the Non-Fiction, Self-Help Motivation category in The BookFest Spring 2024 contest. Grab Life by…
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State emergency management leaders discuss disaster relief strategies with Lander students
April 16, 2024
Reducing long-term risks from hazards, including earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods which have devastated parts of South Carolina throughout history, is the job of the state’s emergency management mitigation experts.…
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