Immersive planetarium experience, Áróra, returns to dazzle guests at the State Museum
October 26, 2025
Plus, kick off the holidays with the Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Dec. 4 This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to experience the beauty…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics among state’s top performers in career readiness scores
October 23, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its 2025 Career Readiness Assessment results, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is once again among the…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 23, 2025
The City of Columbia is accepting applications, ranging from elementary, middle, and high school students for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes three new trustees
October 23, 2025
Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and Neil Jones will serve through June 2028 The Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomed three new board of trustees members – Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and…
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Cayce Mayor selected as SC Hunt State Policy Fellow
October 22, 2025
Eighteen local elected leaders, including Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, from across South Carolina been selected for the inaugural South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program, a bipartisan initiative designed to…
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USC Brain Health Clinic opens in Orangeburg
October 21, 2025
The University of South Carolina celebrated the opening of its new Brain Health Clinic in Orangeburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event highlighted the…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Golf Classic raises $200,000+ for military families
October 21, 2025
In five years, tournament raises over half a million dollars for QuickJobs Scholarships The Midlands Technical College Foundation raised a record-breaking $200,000 at its fifth-annual MTC Golf Classic held at…
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Students help bring Finlay Park to life through art
October 21, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department hosted a community pop-up art event at Soda City Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to celebrate the upcoming grand…
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Governor McMaster proclaims Lights on Afterschool Day in South Carolina
October 21, 2025
State joins national celebration recognizing afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning, and support working families Governor Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed October 23, 2025, as “Lights On Afterschool…
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USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition work together to advance nuclear innovation
October 20, 2025
University of South Carolina (USC)’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition (PNC) announce a pivotal agreement aimed at transforming South Carolina into a national and global…
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LexOne Educational Foundation 2025-26 Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards
October 20, 2025The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded the 2025-26 Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards. Thanks to the generosity of Michelin North America and the Lexington, South Carolina…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation celebrates scholars and donors
October 14, 2025
More than 100 donors and students gather at President’s Reception The Midlands Technical College Foundation hosted more than 100 donors and scholars at a President’s Reception this fall. The event…
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An occupational therapist assistant from School District Five has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Leo’s Pride Foundation
October 14, 2025
Lexington-Richland School District Five Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Jordan Nelson was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from Leo’s Pride Foundation. “I just want to thank Leo and his family for…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis invites teachers to register for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” classroom activity
October 14, 2025
Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed…
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University of South Carolina names Department of Sport and Entertainment Management in honor of David and Nicole Tepper
October 14, 2025
The Teppers’ Transformative Gift of $5 Million Will Sustain the Tepper Scholars Program and Establish Professors of Practice in Sport Leadership With this gift, The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation…
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Three to be inducted into Lexington Two Fine Arts Hall of Fame on October 16
October 14, 2025
Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Jeremy Hudson,…
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USC Palmetto College and USC’s College of Information and Communications formalize AI education partnership
October 10, 2025iCarolina Labs rebranded as USC Palmetto College AI Innovation Labs The University of South Carolina Palmetto College and USC’s College of Information and Communications signed an agreement to expand artificial…
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Columbia International University awarded $1 million Lilly Endowment grant to expand innovative Engage Program
October 8, 2025
Columbia International University (CIU) has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. This funding will accelerate the full rollout of Columbia Biblical Seminary’s Engage Program, a pioneering…
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LS3P congratulates University of South Carolina on nursing program ranking
October 8, 2025
LS3P congratulates the University of South Carolina on its impressive rise in the latest U.S. News rankings, with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program climbing 17 spots to reach…
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STEM Extravaganza ignites curiosity and hope for South Carolina students
October 7, 2025
Children from across the state get hands-on STEM experiences and career inspiration as part of the nationwide Lights on Afterschool celebration The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) welcomed more than…
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Dreher art teacher named South Carolina Art Educator of the Year
October 7, 2025
Dreher High School art teacher Katie Pfrommer has been named the 2025 South Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the South Carolina Art Education Association (SCAEA). The award recognizes…
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Jeff Lawler joins Sandhills School Board of Trustees
October 3, 2025
Jeff Lawler, a local REALTOR® with Live Oak Real Estate, has recently been appointed to the Sandhills School Board of Trustees, a premier independent school in Columbia, SC. Lawler brings…
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Richland Library to host Cancer Awareness and Survivorship Series
October 2, 2025
Partnership with SC Cancer Alliance Brings Awareness Series to Blythewood and Eastover Locations Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance to present Chapters for Change, a series of free, educational sessions designed…
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City of Columbia to participate in USC Community Health Fair
October 2, 2025
Who: University of South Carolina, City of Columbia, Charles R. Drew Wellness Center and other health partners What: The City of Columbia will participate in the University of South Carolina’s Community Health…
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Historic Columbia October 2025 Events
October 2, 2025
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From Trunk or Treat to the Fall Plant Sale, there is something for…
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Registrar
October 1, 2025
Registrar University of South Carolina Upstate STA00797PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Registrar is responsible for the overall administration for the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans Affairs. This includes planning, implementation,…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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A.C. Flora Girls Tennis wins Belton Hall of Fame Classic
September 30, 2025A.C. Flora High School’s girls tennis team won the 2025 Belton Hall of Fame Classic. The tournament, featuring the top eight girls tennis teams from across South Carolina, was held…
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State of the University highlights past achievements and future goals
September 30, 2025President Michael Amiridis reflected on the achievements of the past year and looked to the future in his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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USC officially designates center, approves state budget request during board meeting
September 30, 2025
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Sept. 26) and designated a new center for autism research, approved a systemwide state budget request and reaffirmed the institution’s…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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Columbia College earns top rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list
September 25, 2025
Columbia College announced its strong placement in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, continuing its tradition of academic excellence, value, and commitment to student success. For…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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CIU ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
September 25, 2025
Columbia International University ranks among the best universities in the Southeast in three categories in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is #7…
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Medical University of South Carolina professor to receive the 2025 Population Research Prize
September 23, 2025
Dr. Daniel Lackland to be honored at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 Daniel T. Lackland, Dr.P.H., FAHA, professor of epidemiology and neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina,…
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USC retains top rankings in international business, first-year student experience
September 23, 2025
The University of South Carolina retained its top ranking in international business and is home to the nation’s top first-year student experience among public institutions, according to U.S. News and…
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Denmark Technical College relaunches its baseball program and names Isaac Wilson as head coach
September 23, 2025
For the first time in more than 20 years, baseball is returning to Denmark Technical College. The program, which traces its roots to an undefeated 1967–68 team that remains a…
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Richland One ranks among the top ten South Carolina districts for Seals of Biliteracy earned
September 23, 2025
Richland One was one of the top 10 school districts in the state with the highest number of students earning South Carolina Seals of Biliteracy during the 2024-2025 school year. …
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State Museum hosts new exhibition, When I See Myself, I See . . ., from artist Natalie Daise
September 18, 2025
The South Carolina State Museum announced the opening of When I See Myself, I See…, a dynamic portrait series by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise paired with original…
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Columbia College announces new Board of Trustees leadership for 2025–2026
September 18, 2025
Columbia College announces new leadership for its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees elected Tim Arnold Chair (pictured left) and Rodrick Shiver Vice Chair for the 2025–2026 term. Outgoing…
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Denmark Technical College concludes five-year strategic plan cycle, celebrates progress, and looks ahead
September 18, 2025
Denmark Technical College has concluded its Forging Onward 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, closing out a five-year cycle of growth and transformation. The report, recently approved by the Area Commission, highlights advances in…
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Central Midlands Development Corporation awarded $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support workforce development
September 17, 2025
CMDC, the foundation arm of the Central Midlands Council of Governments, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to enhance workforce services,…
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Forbes ranks Richland One among South Carolina’s best employers
September 16, 2025
Forbes has named Richland One as one of the best employers to work for in South Carolina. Fifty-five South Carolina employers made the magazine’s 2025 ranking; Richland One was ranked…
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Richland Library observes Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16, 2025
Enjoy Live Entertainment, Storytelling and More! Richland Library is honoring the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. From September 15 to October…
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EPI Center’s Literacy Summit gathers educators to advance innovative teaching strategies
September 16, 2025
The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) recently hosted its Literacy Summit and Convening, a premier event that brought together over 200 educators from across South…
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Richland Two announces 2025–2026 District Teacher of the Year
September 16, 2025
Richland School District Two announced that Jelayne King, a Special Education Teacher at Pontiac Elementary School, has been named the 2025–2026 District Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Kim D.…
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Blythewood Middle School teacher selected as a Palmetto Citizens Teacher of the Game honoree
September 16, 2025
Blythewood Middle School teacher Jordan Atkinson has been selected as a 2025 Palmetto Citizens Teacher of the Game honoree. The program, presented by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union in partnership…
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SCETV and the South Carolina Telehealth Alliance showcase telehealth stories during Telehealth Awareness Week
September 16, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) spotlights the powerful role of telehealth in improving healthcare access, outcomes and lives across South Carolina during Telehealth Awareness Week, observed Sept. 14–20.…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference seeks student volunteers for October 3 event
September 16, 2025
The 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, presented by Colonial Life, is seeking student volunteers to support its upcoming event on Friday, October 3, at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation, (R2i2).…
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