Columbia Museum of Art September 2026 Calendar
August 16, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge,…
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Richard Layman honored with prestigious Governor’s Award in the Humanities
August 12, 2026
South Carolina Humanities Recognizes Layman Publishing Leader in Company’s 50th Year Richard Layman of Layman Publishing Partners was announced as a recipient of the Governor’s Award in the Humanities at…
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New Muller Road Middle School principal announced
August 12, 2026
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Melanie Cleare Williams as the new principal of Muller Road Middle School. Williams brings more than 25 years of experience in education,…
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Midlands Technical College celebrates Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day
August 12, 2026
This summer, six Midlands Technical College (MTC) dual enrollment students from Richland School District Two were selected to be youth apprentices with Prisma Health. These students will be working at…
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USC expands faculty pipeline to strengthen South Carolina’s nursing workforce
August 12, 2026
A successful University of South Carolina program that prepares future nursing faculty is expanding statewide to help address one of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare workforce challenges. Expanding Nursing Faculty Pipeline…
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Newberry College launches student mural competition for fitness center
August 11, 2026
Newberry College is inviting elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Newberry County to showcase their creativity through the Strength in Community Mural Competition, a community initiative that will transform…
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USC donors power a record-shattering year of giving
August 5, 2026
The University of South Carolina system raised a record $357.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026 — the most in its history, shattering the previous fundraising record of…
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New USC program will expand access to mental healthcare for autistic youth in South Carolina
August 5, 2026
A new program at the University of South Carolina will help autistic youth throughout the state receive better mental health support thanks to a grant received from The Duke Endowment.…
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Palmetto Citizens officially opens first Georgia branches
August 3, 2026
Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations…
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Learn To Drive Academy
July 30, 2026
Learn To Drive Academy provides driver education in Columbia, SC, for teens and adults. Services include virtual classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel lessons, defensive driving, parking practice, highway driving, and SCDMV-approved road…
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Mathnasium of Lexington announces new ownership, new location, and grand opening celebration
July 29, 2026
Longstanding Lexington math learning center begins new chapter with continued commitment to student confidence and success. Mathnasium of Lexington is entering an exciting new chapter with a transition in ownership,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six additional leaders to Board of Trustees
July 22, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. Representing education, business, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy, these respected community leaders will help…
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Prisma Health donates $7,500 to Midlands Technical College Foundation to support Maverick Market
July 22, 2026
Prisma Health presented the Midlands Technical College Foundation with a $7,500 donation to benefit the college’s Maverick Market, a free on-campus resource that provides food items and other essentials to…
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South Carolina educators gain real-world manufacturing insights through Michelin plant tour
July 20, 2026The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (SC Economics) recently provided a unique professional learning experience for South Carolina educators through an exclusive tour of Michelin’s US7 manufacturing facility…
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Sixty-nine bankers graduate after intensive three-year program at South Carolina Bankers School
July 20, 2026Sixty-Nine Bankers Graduate After Intensive Three-Year Program The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of…
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A’ja Wilson honors her Girl Scout roots with special Nike Player Exclusive shoe
July 15, 2026
Spotlighting the Local Organization That Helped Shape a Champion Three-time WNBA champion, four-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Columbia native A’ja Wilson is shining a national spotlight on an…
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New Girl Scouts of the USA report reveals the real story of girlhood beyond the headlines
July 10, 2026
The State of the Girl 2026 report draws on years of research to illuminate girls’ challenges, strengths and what they need to thrive. New findings from Girl Scouts of the…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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School District Five names new Chief Operations Officer
July 5, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Allen Knotts the new Chief Operations Officer for the district. He replaces Dr. Gerald Gary who left the district to become superintendent of the…
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School District Five celebrates opening of new East Wing at Irmo High
July 5, 2026Lexington-Richland School District Five officially celebrated the opening of the new East Wing at Irmo High School International School for the Arts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking another milestone in…
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Lander professor discusses the ‘Spirited’ Story of a new nation ahead of America’s 250th
July 1, 2026
As America commemorates its 250th birthday, many of the nation’s founding stories center on the debates and battles that secured independence. But another part of everyday colonial life flowed alongside…
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Driving educational transformation and teacher success
June 22, 2026
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) is celebrating a year of unprecedented growth, national recognition and measurable impact on the educational landscape.…
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USC board approves freezing tuition, expanding Russell House, building Civil Rights Center
June 22, 2026
University of South Carolina trustees approved a 2026-27 fiscal year budget Friday (June 19) that freezes in-state tuition systemwide and advanced key projects tied to the Columbia campus’ USC Next master plan,…
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Webb named next principal of White Knoll High School starting July 2026
June 18, 2026
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Dr. KaRon L. Webb as the new principal of White Knoll High School at the board’s June…
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Homebuyer Workshop – Thursday, June 18, 6-8 pm
June 18, 2026Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry professionals who guide them through every…
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G3 Engineering & Surveying announces inaugural scholarship recipients
June 16, 2026
G3 Engineering & Surveying announced the first recipients of the G3 Engineering & Surveying Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. Established in celebration of G3’s 15th Anniversary, this annual scholarship…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Danny Dorsel, President, SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM)
June 15, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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Gooding named next principal of Pelion High School starting July 2026
June 15, 2026
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Kenneth Tracy Gooding as the new principal of Pelion High School at the board’s June 10, 2026…
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School District Five names new principal of Chapin Middle School
June 15, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Anna Unversaw as the new principal of Chapin Middle School (formerly Chapin Intermediate). She will replace Brent Davis who is leaving at the end…
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University of South Carolina names Kevin Schnall as head baseball coach
June 11, 2026
The University of South Carolina has named Kevin Schnall as its new head baseball coach, turning to one of the state’s most successful collegiate baseball leaders to guide the Gamecocks…
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South Carolina State Museum to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with “Salute to 250 Day”
June 10, 2026
Day-long event to feature free general admission, live music, a new planetarium experience and more. The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with “Salute…
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Midlands Technical College wins gold, silver, and bronze at 2026 SkillsUSA Championship
June 9, 2026
Midlands Technical College won three medals, including a national championship, at the national 2026 SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta, GA the first week of June. At the SkillsUSA nationals at the…
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GSSM hosts International Biotechnology Workshop, expanding global STEM opportunities for students
June 8, 2026More than 20 students and educators from five European countries recently gathered at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) for an international biotechnology workshop that school…
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Association of Lettermen announces 2026 Hall of Fame class
June 3, 2026
The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 is one for the history books as it marks the first time entire teams will…
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Columbia High teacher named NIET Teacher Leader Fellow
June 3, 2026
Columbia High School math teacher Joshua Knight has been named a 2027 Teacher Leader Fellow by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). The year-long fellowship is meant to…
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Midlands Technical College hosts sendoff event for Mavericks headed to National SkillsUSA Championship
June 3, 2026
On May 28, 2026, Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a special sendoff event for students who will be participating in SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 1-5, 2026…
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New study reveals major gap in access to summer programs across South Carolina
June 1, 2026
Many more South Carolina parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a new household survey. The Summer Struggle for South…
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Midlands Technical College Students earn SARA California Merit Award and educational grants for architectural design project
May 29, 2026
GMK Associates sponsored student travel to awards ceremony in LA Three Midlands Technical College (MTC) Architectural Engineering Technology students have received a SARA California Merit Design Award from the Society…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates National 529 Day with $529 grants for newborns
May 28, 2026
South Carolina’s tiniest residents could score a big head start on their future thanks to the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that every…
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USC makes progress on state approved project as part of ‘USC Next’ masterplan
May 28, 2026
McBryde Quadrangle is being torn down this month to make way for a larger residence hall approved by the Joint Bond Review Committee and State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The dormitory’s demolition was first introduced…
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A.C. Flora girls soccer team wins second consecutive state championship
May 27, 2026
A.C. Flora High School’s girls soccer team won the 2026 Class AAAA state championship May 22, defeating Bishop England High School 1-1 (5-3 in penalty kicks) at Memorial Stadium. This…
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Guskiewicz named 16th president of Clemson University
May 27, 2026
For the 16th time in 136 years and only the second time in the past 27 years, Clemson University’s Board of Trustees selected the next president of Clemson University. Following…
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Midlands Technical College’s newest police officer receives J.P. Strom Award from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
May 26, 2026The Midlands Technical College Police Department (MTCPD) welcomed its newest officer, William Reiss, following his graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Class at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA)…
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Francis Marion University Education Foundation receives $32,500 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships
May 26, 2026
The Francis Marion University Education Foundation has been awarded a $32,500 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization celebrates leadership and service ahead of 2026 competition
May 26, 2026
As the 2026 Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen competitions approach, delegates and volunteers throughout the state have spent the spring preparing for June while advancing the organization’s…
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine named in honor of Floyd family
May 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia is now officially named in honor of the late longtime trustee and surgeon Dr. Edward “Eddie” Floyd and his wife,…
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Two School District Five students named semifinalists in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
May 26, 2026
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five seniors have been named as semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Hunter Taylor (Dutch Fork High) and Elizabeth Yong (Chapin High) were selected…
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Lander, Dr. Kevin Witherspoon honored for advancing Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’ legacy
May 22, 2026The recipients of the 2026 Mays Legacy Awards include Lander University and Dr. Kevin B. Witherspoon, a Lander professor of history. The award is named for the late Dr. Benjamin…
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Chief Justice honors Lander with historic proclamation
May 21, 2026
GREENWOOD, S.C.—As the United States looks to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, leaders of South Carolina’s three branches of government have co-signed a…
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Palmetto Citizens names Tammi Strong as 2026 Youth Financial Educator of the Year
May 21, 2026
Honor presented to Airport High School teacher for her exemplary commitment to financial education The Palmetto Citizens Foundation, a charitable giving organization committed to giving back to local communities, has…
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