Lander Students Learn from Leading Expert on How to Develop Career Potential
February 27, 2024
When students from Lander University had the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker, they were not just passing time between classes. Instead, they were engaging with a New York…
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Dr. Nancy D. Tolson will speak to the Friends of the Laurens County Library.
February 27, 2024
The presentation, entitled “The Importance of Diverse Children’s Literature,” will be held at the Laurens Library, 1017 West Main Street, Laurens on March 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm. This program…
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Presbyterian College president Dr. Anita Gustafson to deliver Women’s History Month lecture on March 6
February 27, 2024
Presbyterian College president Dr. Anita Gustafson will discuss the transformative victories that women have made in higher education during the Women’s History Month lecture, “Boisterous and Bold: Women in Higher Education.”…
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John Bradley named Managing Partner at Moore Bradley Myers
February 27, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced that John C. Bradley, Jr. has recently been named as the firm’s new Managing Partner. Bradley is a South Carolina native that represents hospitals, physicians,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives $26,500 gift from Strategic Development Group to support manufacturing scholarships
February 27, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced the generous support of Strategic Development Group (SDG), with donations of $12,000 in 2023 and $14,500 in 2024. The funds will be utilized for scholarships…
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IAAM to host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash
February 27, 2024
Event will celebrate Women’s History Month In honor of Women’s History Month, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash, on March 21…
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The YoPro Know seeking input on workforce satisfaction
February 26, 2024
As part of its mission to help businesses develop young professionals, The YoPro Know has launched two surveys aiming to delve further into the culture, ethos, and pitfalls of the…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School celebrates 25th Anniversary and names community leaders as Charter Champions
February 26, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024, Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter Champions Event 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the media is invited to join Greenville Technical…
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Schools Partner for Community Event
February 26, 2024
With a focus on providing a community event to foster positive relationships and provide an enjoyable evening, E.B. Morse Elementary School and Sanders Middle School partnered to sponsor a National…
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Clinton High School Band Students Excel at Region Band Clinic
February 26, 2024
Five Clinton High School band students—Augustus Lanford, Morgan Chaplin, and Richard Santiago, from the Clinton High, and Allie Wages, and Kalleigh Watson, two eighth graders at Clinton Middle School—recently showcased…
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Harriett Tubman’s Legacy Perseveres at Piedmont Technical College
February 25, 2024
Dr. Matteel Knowles, a former Piedmont Technical College (PTC) admissions director, current vice president for student services at Greenville Technical College, and celebrated motivational speaker, gave a presentation on the…
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Join the Lander Department of Music for Annual Collage Concert
February 25, 2024
The community is invited to join the Lander University Department of Music for its annual Collage Concert Thursday, March 19, in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Auditorium at Lander.…
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Music for Meals on March 9 benefits Lander’s Food Pantry
February 25, 2024
The third Music for Meals, featuring an evening of music and “all you can eat” barbecue and oysters, on Saturday, March 9, will benefit Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry.…
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City Council highlights | February 20, 2024
February 23, 2024
During the City Council meeting on February 20, City Council approved two honorary street naming resolutions including the honorary naming of the intersection of Gadsen Street and Washington Street to…
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Richland Two presents 2024 Black History Month Honorees
February 23, 2024
Richland School District Two is proud to announce its 7th Annual Black History Month Honorees. Established in 2018 as a part of the celebration of Black History Month, the recognitions…
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Gerald named Pelion Elementary’s new principal
February 23, 2024
At the Feb. 20, 2024 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Francina Gerald as principal of Pelion Elementary School, effective July…
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Lander University, Florence-Darlington Technical College Sign Transfer Partnership for Early Childhood Education Majors
February 23, 2024
In recognition of the state’s high demand for more qualified K-12 teachers, Lander University and Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) have formed a partnership to enhance the transfer of students from…
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Greenville Technical College President Keith Miller announces retirement plans
February 22, 2024
Yesterday, the Greenville Technical College Area Commission approved President Keith Miller’s plan to retire in July 2025. This approval sets into motion a national search process that will culminate in…
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Assistant Director for Academic Support
February 22, 2024
Assistant Director for Academic Support University of South Carolina Upstate STA00145PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Assistant Director for Academic Support will manage and direct multiple programs and initiatives to support students’…
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Presbyterian College: 36th Annual Piano Clinic Featuring Dr. Wendy Freeland
February 21, 2024
Presbyterian College’s Department of Music is thrilled to present the 36th Annual Piano Clinic, featuring the esteemed Dr. Wendy Freeland. The event is scheduled for February 23rd at 7:30 PM…
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PTC Facilities Director Enthused About College’s Master Plan
February 21, 2024
When Fujifilm in Greenwood began downsizing in 2021, Wayne Shirley faced the loss of a workplace everyone dreams about. He had spent more than three decades with the company, was…
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Lander’s Southard-Dobbs to ‘Mythbust Memory’ in Community Lecture
February 21, 2024
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the fifth installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, March 12, at the Arts…
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Áróra
February 21, 2024
Closes February 29 It’s the last weekend to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights with the museum’s newest planetarium experience. The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests one…
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Nine seniors are candidates in 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
February 21, 2024
Nine students in Richland School District Two are competing to be some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. They are candidates in the prestigious and highly competitive…
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River Bluff High School celebrates six National Merit Finalists
February 21, 2024
River Bluff High School is proud to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievements of its six students who have been named National Merit Finalists. Among these exceptional scholars are Anna…
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History teacher Mike Burgess to speak about the challenges he faces
February 21, 2024
George Orwell wrote, “Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.” Mike Burgess knows Orwell was right. Mike is a history teacher, caught between…
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Greenville Technical College’s 360 Institute receives national award
February 21, 2024
The 360 Institute at Greenville Technical College received a national award and recognition as a Program of Promise by the National Organization for Student Success at the organization’s recent conference.…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation grants funds to the Greenville Tech Foundation for the Dental Hygiene program
February 20, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced that the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has awarded grants to support the Dental Hygiene program and its clinic at Greenville Technical College. To…
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State Museum to celebrate those with disabilities with special event on Saturday, March 9
February 19, 2024
Disability Celebration Day features inclusive activities, including community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its Disability…
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Wadford appointed Newberry College’s Major Gifts Officer
February 19, 2024
Newberry College has appointed Mary Kathryne Wadford, of Irmo, to the role of major gifts officer. She brings over a decade of experience in advancement, most recently as director of…
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Countybank, Greenwood Capital donate $1,500 to MODELS Academy
February 19, 2024
Officials from Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 18, 2024, to present a donation of $1,500 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS…
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Music teacher inducted into the Hall of Fame
February 19, 2024
Decades of musical genius have landed Lisa Rayner in the South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Hall of Fame. Rayner is in her 30th year of teaching, the last 28…
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Newberry College students help community with taxes
February 19, 2024
With income tax season underway, members of the community need not fear trying to navigate the process alone or for an exorbitant fee. Newberry College accounting students will put their…
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February is National Library Lovers Month
February 19, 2024
Discover Even More Reasons to Love Richland Library! As we celebrate National Library Lovers Month this February, I wanted to share with you some exciting reasons why Richland Library stands out…
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Presbyterian College earns Center of Excellence grant to fund tutoring program in public schools
February 19, 2024
Presbyterian College has earned a three-year Centers of Excellence grant from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education to establish a program that puts college education majors in public school classrooms to…
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President and First Lady surprised with complementing endowments that honor remarkable Decade of Success with the University
February 19, 2024
Family and friends of Clemson University President Jim Clements and First Lady Beth Clements surprised them with the announcement of a pair of endowments, together worth more than $1.4 million, created in their honor…
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Newberry College to host inaugural human trafficking conference
February 19, 2024
Newberry College will host its inaugural Shedding Light on Human Trafficking & Exploitation Conference, set for April 12 at the college’s Center for Teacher Education, 1121 Speers St. in Newberry.…
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CNN Commentator Bakari Sellers to Speak at Presbyterian College’s Annual Waters Lecture in Political Science on Feb. 28
February 19, 2024
One of the country’s foremost political commentators will address current affairs at Presbyterian College’s 2024 Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture. Attorney, author, and former S.C. Representative Bakari Sellers will speak 7…
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Columbia College appoints alumna Dr. Sandra Rouse as Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
February 19, 2024
President John H. Dozier announced the appointment of Dr. Sandra Rouse ‘95, as the next Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Columbia College. Dr. Rouse has…
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Thornwell Welcomes Elizabeth Milhous as Vice President for Mission Advancement
February 18, 2024
Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is honored to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Milhous as the organization’s…
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Lander alumni reveal why the Honors College is a success
February 17, 2024
Since its founding in Fall 2013, the stories of success from Lander University’s Honors College have been measured through study abroad experiences, student research awards, prestigious internships, academic honors and…
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Countybank, Greenwood Capital donate $1,500 to MODELS Academy
February 17, 2024
Officials from Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 18, 2024, to present a donation of $1,500 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS…
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School District Five educator receives national award for environmental education
February 16, 2024
Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences resident scientist, Amy Umberger, has been named South Carolina’s Outstanding Earth Science Teacher by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT). During a…
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Exploring Cherokee Heritage: Laurens County 4th Graders’ Field Trips to Warrior Creek Tribal Grounds
February 16, 2024
An exciting educational initiative is underway in Laurens County. The Laurens County Museum has partnered with the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC and the SC Arts Commission to offer a…
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March into Your Local Library! Exciting Events Hosted by the Laurens County Public Library
February 16, 2024
As the winds of March sweep across Laurens County, the Laurens County Public Library invites residents of all ages to join in a month-long celebration of knowledge, community, and fun.…
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Mroz Institute will host the Summit on Conflict and World Cooperation
February 15, 2024
The Mroz Global Leadership Institute will host the summit “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” on February 22-23, 2024. The event will…
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Charleston County School District and City of North Charleston announce Joint Commission members committed to enhancing educational outcomes
February 15, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the City of North Charleston announced that the Joint Commission, dedicated to bolstering educational outcomes and support for North Charleston students and their…
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New Promotional Tool Unveiled for Exploring Laurens County’s Revolutionary War History on Bicycle
February 14, 2024
The Laurens County Trails Association (LCTA) has announced the launch of an innovative promotional tool aimed at showcasing the County’s rich Revolutionary War history through a unique biking experience. Developed…
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CSU’s Dewey Center for Chaplaincy partners with ICISF
February 14, 2024
Luke Blackmon, CSU vice president for business affairs, the Rev. Rob Dewey, and Dr. Ron Harvell sign the agreement with ICISF The Dewey Center for Chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University…
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Newberry College master’s degrees among most affordable
February 14, 2024
Newberry College’s master’s programs have been named among the most affordable in the United States, according to rankings released by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Newberry stands at No. 16 out of 50 schools…
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