School of Nursing receives $2 million to launch undergraduate scholarship program
March 11, 2025
The Clemson University School of Nursing has received a $2 million contribution from the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF to establish the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship program to support the…
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Charleston Southern announces dining renovations for this summer
March 11, 2025
Charleston Southern University announces a $5 million renovation of the campus Dining Hall and Student Center. The project, scheduled for May to August 2025, will heavily modernize the 18,000-square-foot facility…
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Riverbank Elementary’s Beyond Goals soccer program delivers more than the skills of the game
March 11, 2025The sun is shining, the trees are budding – and that means it’s time for soccer. But in the case of Riverbank Elementary, it’s soccer with a side of mentoring,…
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Lander University’s Iriarte to Showcase Drone Cinematography at Lander Film Festival
March 11, 2025
by Micaela Pallete As the 15th anniversary of the Lander Film Festival approaches, Dr. Walter Iriarte’s presentation on the evolving role of drone cinematography in filmmaking is set to be…
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Liberty STEAM School receives donated CPR kits and staff training
March 11, 2025
American Heart Association supports emergency preparedness for students and staff The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces a generous donation of CPR kits and a…
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MTC Mavericks to Showoff at Harbison Theatre March 15
March 11, 2025
Annual MTC talent competition returns for the sixth year Midlands Technical College Mavericks will compete in MTC’s annual talent competition, the MTC Showoff, Saturday, March 15. Auditions were open to…
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Vincent Weaver of Greenville Technical College selected for USC’s Faculty Development in International Business program
March 10, 2025
Vincent Weaver, department chair for the Management and Supply Chain Management programs at Greenville Technical College, has been selected as one of 28 people to participate in the Faculty Development…
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Clinton Native Returns to Lead Clinton Middle School Band and Assist Devil Regiment
March 10, 2025
The Clinton band family is welcoming home one of its own as a new leader in the program. A Clinton native and former member of the Devil Regiment, Kate Wages…
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Exciting March Events at Laurens County Libraries
March 10, 2025
The Laurens County Library System is offering a variety of engaging programs this March, providing opportunities for fun, learning, and community connection for all ages. Trivia Night at the Clinton…
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Lander Sport Management Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Major Sporting Events
March 10, 2025
Sport management programs are among the fastest-growing degree offerings on college campuses across the United States, and Lander University is no exception. The number of students in Lander’s sport management…
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Tour of Restored Piney Grove Schoolhouse at Culbertson Backcountry Settlement Set for March 15
March 9, 2025
A rare glimpse into Laurens County’s early education history will be available to the public on Saturday, March 15, as the restored Piney Grove Schoolhouse for Black Americans opens for…
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Richland One’s director of career and technical education named South Carolina CTE Administrator of the Year
March 6, 2025
Chris Dinkins, Richland One’s director of career and technical education (CTE), has been named the 2025 CTE Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).…
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‘Flower Power’ re-envisioned in newest exhibit opening at the Upcountry History Museum
March 6, 2025Say “Flower Power” and many people immediately flash back to 1960s-70s America and a focus on peace and love. But add in the efforts of a First Lady of the…
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Community Crochet-in with master quilter and artist Cookie Washington
March 6, 2025
Saturday March 8 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM In honor of National Crochet Month, join the Charleston Museum for a special ‘crochet-in’ led by master quilter and artist Cookie Washington. Join fellow…
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Michael Harriot to keynote Media & Civil Rights History Symposium
March 6, 2025
Columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot will be the keynote speaker for the Media & Civil Rights History Symposium on March 27 and March 28, sponsored by the University of…
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College of Charleston professor helps Star Align for Charleston’s New Planetarium
March 6, 2025
Charleston has a lot of -iums: There’s the South Carolina Aquarium, Uncle Kyle’s Sweater Emporium, the TD Arena stadium and plenty of auditoriums. But there isn’t a planetarium. Until now. Two-and-a-half years ago, Paul Gangarosa, a…
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GSSM Robotics Teams shine at South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) robotics teams excelled at the South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship, held at Dreher High School on Feb.…
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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year
March 6, 2025
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
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Public invited to drop in to view free Lexington Two District art show
March 6, 2025
A favorite art exhibit of student work is free and open to the public at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC). The District Art Show, on the first and…
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Charleston’s Herterich selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in the U.S. this year
March 6, 2025
Lauren Herterich Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families Washington, DC – The Afterschool Alliance today announced…
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Area youth invited to attend a community Youth Symposium
March 5, 2025
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., invites youth in the West Columbia, Columbia and surrounding areas to attend its annual Youth Symposium on Saturday,…
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Lander Professors Discuss Artificial Intelligence in Upcoming Lecture
March 5, 2025
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the fifth installment of the 2024-25 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, March 11. The event will…
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Two Clinton Middle School students recognized as SC Junior Scholars
March 5, 2025
Laurens County School District 56 and Clinton Middle School are proud to announce the recognition of two current 8th graders as South Carolina Junior Scholars. The South Carolina Junior Scholars…
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Four finalists named in search for next president of Greenville Technical College
March 5, 2025
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has announced the selection of four finalists for the position of college president. This announcement follows a thorough search that yielded 61 applicants from…
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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year
March 5, 2025
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
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Richland One to hold superintendent search community forums March 12-13
March 5, 2025
Richland One students, staff, parents and community members are invited to share their thoughts about the district’s next leader during three upcoming community forums. The community forums will be led…
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Laurens County First Steps Champions Child Abuse Prevention Month with Awareness Event and Community Initiatives
March 4, 2025
Laurens County First Steps is committed to raising awareness and preventing child abuse, especially during Child Abuse Prevention Month. As of March 3, 2025, 163 children in Laurens County are…
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Calling All Future Pilots from Laurens County: Charleston Southern Expands Aviation Program with Acquisition of Flight School
March 4, 2025
Calling all future pilots from Laurens County and beyond — Charleston Southern University (CSU) has announced a major expansion of its aeronautics program with the recent acquisition of Holy City…
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Murdaugh Lead Prosecutor Creighton Waters to Headline 2025 Samuel C. Waters Lecture at Presbyterian College
March 4, 2025
Creighton Waters, the lead prosecutor in the high-profile Alex Murdaugh trial, will deliver this year’s Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College. His lecture, “State Grand Jury Corruption…
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Clemson-based startup MyOverlap set to launch iOS app, calendar integration, and inclusion in university’s software suite in March
March 4, 2025Scheduling app developed by Clemson students will soon be available to the public MyOverlap, a group scheduling software developed by Clemson students, is launching an iOS app and integrating with…
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Horizons at Ashley Hall receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed
March 4, 2025
Horizons at Ashley Hall (Horizons) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support programming at its middle school summer academic and…
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From an $84,000 investment to a national powerhouse: Clemson industrial engineering celebrates 40 years
March 3, 2025
It is a place to learn leadership, push the boundaries of innovation and pioneer new ways of helping organizations thrive. It is one of Clemson University’s jewels. The Department of Industrial…
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Disability Celebration Day returns this Saturday, March 8 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 3, 2025
Join the museum in celebrating those with disabilities with an exciting program featuring a community art project, silent disco and more. During Disability Celebration Day, guests have a special opportunity to ‘make…
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Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School Claim Back-to-Back Science Olympiad Titles at New Home Venue, Presbyterian College
March 3, 2025
Clinton’s reputation for excellence in science and engineering continues to shine, as Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School both captured first place at the 2025 South Carolina Science Olympiad, held on March 1, 2025. This…
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More than $150,000 in Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships available
February 28, 2025
The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) is now accepting applications for more than 100 scholarships, totaling more than $150,000. The application window runs from March 1 through April 15, 2025.…
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Charleston Southern University acquires flight school
February 28, 2025
University deepens commitment to growing aeronautics program Charleston Southern University has purchased Chucktown Flight Training, LLC DBA Carolina Sky Flight Training, a local group based in Summerville, SC, to further its…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angela Haigler of St. Matthews K-8 School as Educator of the Month
February 28, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Angela Haigler of Calhoun County School District’s St. Matthews K-8 School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February.…
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Applications for immersion and 4K and enrollment for 5K in Lexington One are now open!
February 28, 2025
Lexington County School District One is now accepting applications for its immersion and pre-kindergarten (4K) programs, as well as enrollment for kindergarten (5K) for the 2025–26 school year. Students in…
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Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition
February 27, 2025
Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition The Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society delivered a strong performance at the Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition, earning…
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Octonauts comes to the South Carolina Aquarium March 7–9 for special meet and greets
February 27, 2025
Enjoy Special Programming and a Meet-and-Greet with Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Stars of “The Octonauts” will be docking at the South Carolina Aquarium to meet fans and fellow explorers March…
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Laurens County Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers to advocate for children
February 27, 2025
Free online training begins April 1 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…
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River Bluff High School welcomes Britt Collins as assistant principal
February 26, 2025
River Bluff High School announced the appointment of Britt Collins as an assistant principal, effective late May 2025. Collins will step into this role following the promotion of Howard S.…
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Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition
February 26, 2025Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition The Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society delivered a strong performance at the Newberry College Speech…
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Greenville County recognizes Greenville Literacy Association with proclamation ahead of 60th Anniversary Luncheon
February 26, 2025
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is honored to receive an official proclamation from the Greenville County Council in recognition of its 60 years of service to adult learners in the community…
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College of Charleston named top producer of Fulbright Scholars
February 26, 2025
The College of Charleston has been named a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year. The four 2024-2025 College of Charleston Fulbright Scholars are Marvin Gonzalez, Brian Lanahan, Melissa Ochal and Theodore…
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South Carolina ETV digital series Original SC shares inspiring stories from across the Palmetto State
February 26, 2025South Carolina ETV’s award-winning digital series Original SC offers an exploration of South Carolina through the lives of the people that call this place home. The season’s first episode debuted online on Jan. 30,…
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School of Medicine Columbia breaks ground on new facility at USC Health Sciences Campus
February 25, 2025
The University of South Carolina broke ground on a facility that will redefine the future of health care education and research during a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the…
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NASA-Funded Astrophysicist Joins Presbyterian College Faculty, Inspiring Future Scientists
February 25, 2025
Dr. Frances Cashman leans forward, eyes alight with excitement as she gestures toward a vibrant image on her computer screen. The swirling patterns of light and shadow in the Milky…
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Exciting Programs Coming to Laurens County Libraries in March
February 25, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library System has a lineup of engaging activities for all ages this March, offering a mix of creativity, education, and fun at both the Laurens and…
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Lander University Hosts Take Back the Night to Support Survivors and Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence
February 25, 2025
Lander University recently hosted Take Back the Night as a way to encourage survivors of sexual violence to speak up and feel safe in their community while providing resources to…
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