Revolutionary War Lecture to Highlight Heroism of Colonel Elijah Clarke
May 6, 2025
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with “Elijah Clarke – Revolutionary War Colonel“ by Durant Ashmore on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 pm, at the Laurens County…
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RCPEP to host inaugural Golden Apple Awards Luncheon celebrating excellence in Richland County education
May 6, 2025
Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announced the inaugural Golden Apple Awards Luncheon, an event dedicated to honoring educators, community advocates, and leaders who have made an extraordinary impact on…
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Clemson celebrates over 5,000 graduates during Spring Commencement
May 6, 2025
Clemson University will honor more than 5,000 graduates this week during its Spring Commencement ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum. The events, held from May 6 to May 9, will recognize students…
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Two students earn South Carolina’s Order of the Silver Crescent for exemplary contributions to the community
May 5, 2025During the Student Affairs Awards Banquet on April 30, Clemson students Joseph Pope Jr. and Charles Segars III were presented with the Order of the Silver Crescent — South Carolina’s…
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Catledge named new campus dean of USC Lancaster
May 5, 2025
Courtney Catledge has been named campus dean of the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Her appointment was announced on Monday, May 5, by USC Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins, who cited Catledge’s administrative leadership, her track record for training nursing graduates who ably live and work in the USC Lancaster region, and her connection to internal…
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Cario Middle recognized as a Palmetto’s Finest School
May 5, 2025
Thomas C. Cario Middle School made history for Charleston County School District (CCSD) on April 30, 2025. Cario is the first school in CCSD in more than two decades to be…
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Greenville Chamber, USC Upstate present scholarships to LaunchGVL interns at End-of-Year Celebration
May 5, 2025LaunchGVL, a partnership between the Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools, hosted its annual End-of-Year Celebration on Wednesday, April 30th. The event honored the 154 high school students who have…
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College of Charleston student selected for prestigious Public Service Scholarship
May 5, 2025
College of Charleston Honors College student Jakob Highducheck is one of 20 students nationwide selected as a 2025 Key into Public Service Scholar by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Chosen…
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Janice Malone to serve as Executive Principal while continuing leadership at Sanders-Clyde Elementary
May 5, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Janice Malone, a veteran school leader with over four decades of outstanding service, will continue her service as principal of Sanders-Clyde Elementary while…
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Rebecca Accolla named new principal of Carolina Park Elementary School
May 5, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Rebecca Accolla, an educational leader with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed the new principal of Carolina Park Elementary School in…
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Congressman Clyburn to speak at Converse undergraduate commencement
May 5, 2025
James E. Clyburn, the U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, will serve as the Undergraduate Commencement speaker at Converse University on Saturday,…
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Laurens County Museum Hosts Lecture on Julia Mood Peterkin, Pulitzer-Winning Author, May 27
May 5, 2025
The Laurens County Museum, in partnership with South Carolina Humanities, will host a special lecture titled “The Literary Life of Julia Mood Peterkin” on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7:00…
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Hearts Open, Doors Open for Limestone and St. Andrews Students: Presbyterian College Provides Streamlined Transfer Process for Students affected by College Closures
May 5, 2025
In response to the recent announcements of Limestone University and St. Andrews University closures, Presbyterian College is extending immediate support to affected students with guaranteed merit scholarships ranging from $20,000…
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Design Your Own Knight’s Shield at the Clinton Library’s Kids Club Craft Pick-Up May 5
May 5, 2025
The Clinton Library invites young creators to channel their inner hero with this month’s Kids Club take-home craft. Beginning Monday, May 5, children can stop by the library anytime after…
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Stitch Up Something Special at the Clinton Library: Sew Your Own Belt Bag or Neck Purse
May 5, 2025
The Clinton Library is once again inviting the community to get creative with a hands-on sewing project that’s both practical and fun. On Monday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m., join…
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LCWSC Celebrates National Drinking Water Week by Highlighting Local Commitment to Quality and Service
May 5, 2025
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is proud to join utilities across the country in celebrating National Drinking Water Week, observed May 5–11, 2024. This annual observance, sponsored…
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Frank Baker honors late brother with $10,000 gift to Richland Library’s Friends and Foundation
May 5, 2025
Supporting Jazz and Literacy for Local Students Richland Library is honored to announce a generous $10,000 gift from longtime supporter Frank Baker to the Friends and Foundation of Richland Library…
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Richland Library closes for CSI Day on May 14
May 5, 2025
Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on May14 All Richland Library locations will be closed, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, Richland Library…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
May 2, 2025Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 2. Included were 311 participants, 11 military veterans, 121 graduates with a GPA…
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Lexington One announces new WKES principal
May 1, 2025
Lexington County School District One announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Bridget A. Allison will serve as the new principal of White Knoll Elementary. The Board of Trustees approved this…
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Dawn Staley statue unveiled in Columbia, SC
May 1, 2025
A statue honoring University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley was unveiled Monday, April 21st, 2025 outside Colonial Life Arena. The bronze statue depicts Staley holding a basketball…
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Apple VP, Furman alumna Kristin Huguet Quayle to speak at commencement ceremony
May 1, 2025
Kristin Huguet Quayle ’99, the vice president of worldwide communications at Apple, will be the featured speaker for Furman University’s class of 2025 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at…
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Charleston Southern offers support to Limestone, St. Andrews students
May 1, 2025
In the wake of recent closure announcements from Limestone University and St. Andrews University, Charleston Southern University is stepping forward with a plan that offers impacted students a clear, streamlined…
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Touch-A-Truck returns to Soda City on May 17
April 30, 2025The City of Columbia’s third annual Touch-A-Truck event is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 1700 block of Main…
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Hill Institute at Furman to host next-gen tech forum about cobots
April 30, 2025
Furman University will host a breakfast and panel discussion about next-generation, collaborative robot (cobot) technology Thursday, May 8, 7:30-10 a.m. at Greenville ONE Center downtown. The event is free and…
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Original Six Foundation to distribute over 35,000 books to SC kindergarten students in rural & under-resourced communities
April 30, 2025
Throughout the month of May, the Original Six (O6) Foundation will distribute over 35,000 books to a record 44 public schools located in rural and under-resourced communities. For the first…
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Hop Over to the Laurens Library May 5 for a Fun Take-Home Frog Craft
April 30, 2025
Get ready for some “ribbiting” fun at the Laurens Library! On Monday, May 5, children are invited to stop by anytime during the day to pick up this month’s Kids…
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Greenville Tech Breaks Ground on Center for Welding and Automation Excellence at Brashier Campus
April 30, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham joined Greenville Technical College faculty, staff, and students, Area Commission members, community leaders, and college partners on Monday in breaking ground for the Center for Welding and…
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Piedmont Technical College’s Emergency Driving Simulator is a ‘Great Tool’ for Safely Training Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and other First Responders
April 30, 2025
Responding to a reported shooting at a hospital, Greenwood County Sheriff Dennis Kelly switched on the siren and accelerated. Avoiding a bus, a bicyclist, a pedestrian and a fire truck,…
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Presbyterian College celebrates academic excellence at 2025 Honors Day convocation
April 29, 2025
Presbyterian College honored its top scholars and leaders during its annual Honors Day Convocation on Thursday, April 24, recognizing the outstanding achievements of students, faculty, and staff in a year…
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A Bold New Chapter: Clinton Library Unveils Cutting-Edge Space for Learning and Creativity
April 28, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library System (LCPL) recently celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of its new Clinton Library branch on Sunday, April 27. Located at 304 W.…
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Student Achievement Celebrated at College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Awards
April 28, 2025
Academic excellence was on display April 24 at Lander University. The annual awards ceremony for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences showcased students who have been successful in the…
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Converse earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Silver designation
April 28, 2025
Converse University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor given to colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate…
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Greenville Technical College breaks ground on Center for Welding and Automation Excellence at Brashier Campus
April 28, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham joined Greenville Technical College faculty, staff, and students, Area Commission members, community leaders, and college partners in breaking ground for the Center for Welding and Automation Excellence…
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Middle Tyger Community Center breaks ground on new early care and education center to expand access to high-quality childcare in Spartanburg County
April 28, 2025
$19 million combined investment by SEW Eurodrive, South Carolina General Assembly, Spartanburg Academic Movement, and Spartanburg School District 5 to provide 285 childcare allotments, impacting more than 100 families. The…
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PC Accounting Program Earns Approval for Scholarship Enhancement, Expanding Support for Future Accountants
April 25, 2025
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education recently approved PC’s eligibility to offer the scholarship enhancement for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting. The…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as Educator of the Month
April 24, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “As…
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Otter Learning names Wei-Li Chong as CEO and President, expands investment in leadership
April 24, 2025
Wei-Li Chong to Lead Otter Learning’s Next Growth Chapter as CEO and President; Investment in WIN Consulting to Drive Business and Culture Transformation NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Otter Learning has…
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Columbia Chamber names local educators as Teachers of the Quarter
April 23, 2025
Winners announced at Chamber April Gather & Grow event and Richland Two School Board Meeting. The Columbia Chamber announced Adrienne Gearheart (Blythewood Middle School) and Angel O’Neal (Lower Richland High School)…
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Richland School District Two announces new Summit Parkway Middle School principal
April 23, 2025
Richland School District Two announced that Mannietea Freeman has been appointed as the next principal of Summit Parkway Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. With more than 26 years of…
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Satchel Ford Elementary theatre teacher wins South Carolina Theatre Association’s Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award
April 23, 2025
Satchel Ford Elementary School theatre teacher Scott Vaughan has been named the recipient of the Deborah Smith Hoffman Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award by the South Carolina Theatre Association. The award…
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Mayor Cogswell announces the City of Charleston mini-grant award winners for the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood
April 23, 2025
Mayor Cogswell announced the first round of mini-grant winners for the Love Your Block program, a resident-led initiative focused on small-scale projects that create lasting community impact. The city received…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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$75 million gift to transform University of SC College of Arts & Sciences
April 23, 2025
The largest college at the University of South Carolina has a new name honoring the vision and generosity of a prominent alumnus and his family. The official name, the McCausland…
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Bee-Friendly Blooms and Spring Wisdom Take Root at DAR Garden Talk
April 23, 2025
As spring unfolds across the South and a haze of pollen lingers in the air, settling on cars and porches, one local gardening expert sees more than just yellow dust…
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Clinton Library Set to Celebrate Grand Opening April 27
April 23, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library System is excited to welcome the community to the Grand Opening of the new Clinton Library on Sunday, April 27, at 3:00 p.m. Located at…
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“Resolute” in Concert: A Musical Tribute to Inner Strength and Determination
April 23, 2025
The upcoming student concert, Resolute, invites the community to experience a powerful evening of music that celebrates determination, resilience, and calm strength. The performance will take place on Thursday, April…
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Clinton High School’s Morgan Chaplin Named SC Teaching Fellow
April 22, 2025
Clinton High School’s Morgan Chaplin Named SC Teaching Fellow Morgan Chaplin, a senior at Clinton High School has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Morgan has completed Teacher…
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Lander University, Piedmont Technical College Sign Transfer Agreement
April 22, 2025
Transferring to Lander University from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is now easier. The two institutions signed an agreement April 21 forming the Lander University Bearcat Bound Bridge Program, which will…
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Richland County honoring Community Development Week with special events
April 22, 2025
For National Community Development Week (April 21-25), Richland County’s Community Development Division has organized a diverse lineup of events to showcase how federally funded programs make a positive difference in the…
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