Clemson Extension to launch statewide online course for home gardeners
January 8, 2026
Led by Clemson Extension Horticulture agents Brad Fowler, Carmen Ketron and Stephanie Turner, this self-paced course delivers nine comprehensive video presentations covering everything from soil science to climate-resilient landscape design.…
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From dinosaurs to alien jaws: Clemson researchers separate science from fiction
January 8, 2026
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. We help reveal which sci-fi ideas are pure myth and which are grounded in real science. January 2 is National Science Fiction Day.…
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Chemistry exhibit at Clemson showcases historic instruments that drive modern innovation
January 8, 2026
Two Clemson faculty use mass spectrometry, a powerful analytical tool that provides detailed molecular information, in their research. Mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical tool that provides detailed molecular information…
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GSSM Announces Three New Appointments to Board of Trustees
January 7, 2026
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees, appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster: Dr. Daniel M.…
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Youth organization hosts fashion and talent showcase for non-profits to compete for funds
January 7, 2026
Learn Earn, Earn Learn (L.E.E.L.) will host its Fashion & Talent Showcase: Non-Profits Compete! Fundraiser on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 2-5 PM at Burke High School (244 President Street,…
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New Year, New Name: Original Six Foundation renames “My First Library” to “My O6 Library”
January 6, 2026
The Original Six Foundation is ringing in the new year with an exciting update to one of its most impactful literacy initiatives. Beginning in 2026, the Foundation’s My First Library…
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“The Fall of Savannah” Revolutionary War Lecture Set for January 13 at Laurens County Museum
January 6, 2026
The Laurens County Museum will continue its Revolutionary War Battle Lecture Series with “The Fall of Savannah & Georgia Battles” on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The lecture…
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Georgetown County School District earns national recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting
January 5, 2026
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Georgetown County School District (GCSD) for…
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Justice Leona Theron of South Africa to speak at MLK Community Breakfast Jan. 16
January 5, 2026
Leona Theron, a judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, will be the keynote speaker at Furman University’s 2026 MLK Community Breakfast. The breakfast begins at 8 a.m. on…
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Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with special day at the Georgetown County Library
January 4, 2026
The Georgetown County Main Library invites you to a special interactive day in honor of the late Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, January 16 from 11:00 am to 5:00…
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Special Education Autism Teacher (LD/Multi-Cat Certified) – Kensington Elementary
December 31, 2025
Job Title: Teacher – Special Education Autism (Autism, LD or Multi-Cat Certified) Supervisor: Principal/Special Education Administrator FLSA: Exempt Terms of Employment: 190 Days Qualifications South Carolina Teacher Certification in appropriate area Degree(s)…
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High School Spanish Teacher – Georgetown High School
December 31, 2025
Job Title: Teacher – Spanish Supervisor: Reports to the Building Principal or other appropriate School Administrator Terms of Employment: 190 Days Job Summary Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of…
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Presbyterian College Appoints Matt Rahl as Program’s 18th Head Football Coach
December 29, 2025
Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Dee Nichols has named Matt Rahl as the 18th head football coach in program history, announced on Monday morning. Rahl – who holds 24 years…
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Special Education Majors at Presbyterian College Adapt Children’s Books to Expand Access to Literacy
December 29, 2025
Student-led project supports learners with exceptionalities in local classrooms What began as a student’s observation during a preschool practicum has grown into a collaborative service project aimed at expanding access…
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Speaker at Piedmont Technical College 2025 Fall commencement encourages graduates to stay humble but fearless
December 29, 2025
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates listened to inspiring speeches before collecting their diplomas during two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 11. PTC President Dr. Hope E. Rivers thanked staff members for…
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Piedmont Technical College outdoor welding lab will offer students valuable ‘real-life, hands on experience’
December 29, 2025
Piedmont Technical College outdoor welding lab will offer students valuable ‘real-life, hands-on experience’ Work is underway on an outdoor welding lab on that will provide Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students…
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Why We Make New Year’s Resolutions — and How to Actually Keep Them
December 29, 2025
As the calendar flips to January, many people feel the pull to start fresh. New Year’s resolutions may feel like a modern habit, but the idea has been around for…
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Gilbane celebrates topping out of University of South Carolina’s new School of Medicine at Health Sciences campus
December 23, 2025Gilbane, a nationally recognized leader in integrated real estate development and construction, alongside the University of South Carolina (USC), has reached a major milestone with the “topping out” of USC’s…
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Nationally recognized for value, Lander extends tuition freeze to 11 years
December 22, 2025
Students who choose to attend Lander University for the 2026-27 academic year will pay the same tuition rate that former students paid more than a decade ago. The University’s Board…
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The Little Drummer Boy: A Simple Gift That Became a Christmas Classic
December 22, 2025
“The Little Drummer Boy” is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs of the modern era, yet its origins began quietly. Written in 1941 by American composer and music teacher…
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Nationally Recognized for Value, Lander Extends Tuition Freeze to 11 Years
December 21, 2025
Students who choose to attend Lander University for the 2026-27 academic year will pay the same tuition rate that former students paid more than a decade ago. The University’s Board…
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Presbyterian College faculty and students lead initiative to improve cancer literacy in rural communities
December 21, 2025
Interdisciplinary research, community outreach, and personal calling converge in a new study published by PC faculty and students. A decade ago, Dr. Christopher Farrell stood in front of a small…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Andrea McKnight of H.E. Corley Elementary as Educator of the Month
December 21, 2025
Midlands teacher enjoys bringing financial literacy to life for young students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Andrea McKnight of H.E. Corley Elementary School as the December Educator of…
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Kids On Point receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its Academic Pathways program to serve more students
December 19, 2025
Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Triple Triumph: Three members of one family graduate together
December 19, 2025
When the audience at commencement heard Carver Blassingame’s name on December 18, a graduate stepped forward and proudly received the diploma he’s worked years to achieve. A few minutes later,…
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HGTC International Culinary Institute and Chef Joseph Bonaparte Honored as Grand Strand Chef’s Table Expands into Future Food and Wine Festival
December 19, 2025
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce the recognition of Chef Joseph Bonaparte and students of the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach (ICI) for their instrumental role in the…
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Charter Institute approves six transfer schools from Limestone
December 18, 2025
The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a total of six transfer schools from the Limestone Charter Association after adding three additional schools…
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Red Bank Elementary School Principal Janet Ricard announces retirement
December 18, 2025
After a remarkable 28-year career in public education, Red Bank Elementary School Principal Janet Ricard has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year. Ricard has…
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SCRA announces new leadership promotions
December 18, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority has announced two recent promotions. Patti Mack is now director of finance and administration. Teresa Hinson is now the director of governance, risk, and compliance. “Patti…
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Charleston County School District expands transparency with launch of Employee Compensation Public Dashboard
December 18, 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to openness, accountability, and public trust, Charleston County School District (CCSD) has launched a new Employee Compensation Public Dashboard, providing the community with access…
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USC School of Music welcomes new associate director of choral studies
December 18, 2025
After an extensive search, the University of South Carolina School of Music announced Evan Powers as the new Associate Director of Choral Studies. He will conduct the University Chorus and…
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USC approves key renovation projects
December 18, 2025
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees gave final approval Tuesday (Dec. 16) to projects designed to reinvigorate several iconic buildings in the heart of the Columbia campus. The…
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Jason Bruder named Chief of Police
December 18, 2025
Bruder returns to his alma mater after 23 years with the Charleston Police Departmet Jason Bruder, a 2002 Clemson graduate, has been tapped to lead the Clemson University Police Department…
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Charleston County School District launches FY2026 Community Investment application process to strengthen transparency and impact
December 18, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has established a formal application process and business rules for Community Investment funding, reinforcing the District’s commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and data-driven decision-making in…
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Denmark Technical College announces investiture of 10th president Eric Brown
December 17, 2025
Denmark Technical College will celebrate a historic occasion with the investiture of its 10th president, Eric Brown, Ph.D., on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the William L.…
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Laurens County School District 55 Celebrates Educators’ Curriculum Certification Achievement
December 17, 2025
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) celebrates nineteen educators for earning eighteen Graduate Credit Hours and a Certificate in Integrated Curriculum from the American College of Education (ACE) this…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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HGTC Foundation’s 3rd Annual “Flights & Bites” Raises Record-Breaking $46,849 to Support Culinary Students
December 16, 2025
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce that the third Annual “Flights & Bites” fundraising event achieved its most successful year yet, raising $46,849.03 in support of HGTC…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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Trent Hill Center receives $79,000 grant from Power:Ed to help youth aging out of foster care
December 16, 2025
Developing independent living skills and building future pathways Trent Hill Center for Children & Families (Trent Hill Center), has been awarded a $79,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC…
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College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu recognized as top-performing leader
December 16, 2025
President Andrew T. Hsu is being celebrated as one of the most influential leaders shaping the educational landscape in the Palmetto State, earning a spot on the South Carolina 500 list in…
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Charleston County School District awarded $5.39 million federal grant to expand school-based mental health services
December 16, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive a four-year, $5.39 million School-Based Mental Health Grant, a major investment that will expand…
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Katie Houser named permanent principal of Midland Park Primary School
December 16, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Katie Houser has been named the permanent Principal of Midland Park Primary School. Houser, who returned to CCSD earlier this year and has…
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Strong community engagement at CCSD’s Conversation with Peninsula Families & Advocates
December 16, 2025
Strong Community Engagement at CCSD’s Conversation with Peninsula Families & Advocates More than 200 parents, students, educators, community members, and partners attended last night’s Peninsula Community Conversation with Charleston County…
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Part time Teacher-Floater
December 15, 2025
Position Summary: The well-qualified individual must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to support high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive care and services to enrolled children and their families. Working…
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Lander Sculpture Students Create Cardboard Puppets for Campus Parade
December 14, 2025
Lander University sculpture students brought imagination to life as they unveiled a collection of towering, human-sized puppets crafted entirely from cardboard for the annual Puppet Parade, which has become a…
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School Districts 55 and 56 Join City of Laurens and Main Street Laurens to Bring Back 2026 STEAM on the Square
December 14, 2025
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and Laurens County School District 56 (LCSD 56) are continuing their partnership to serve students, families, and the broader Laurens community—this time alongside…
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Power:Ed joins funding collaborative led by The Duke Endowment, supporting Carolinas-based nonprofits and leaders
December 12, 2025
Awards $25,000 grant benefitting Successteam Foundation for Youth Development in Aiken Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, has joined a coalition of funders, led by The Duke Endowment,…
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Lowcountry Youth Services awarded $70,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen youth mentoring and leadership programs
December 12, 2025
Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS), a nonprofit organization empowering youth across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, has received a $70,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropic arm of the South Carolina Student…
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