Mauldin Residents Go Behind the Badge in Local Academy
January 28, 2026
The Mauldin Police Department has officially launched the ninth session of its Citizen’s Police Academy, providing a select group of community members with a transparent look into the world of…
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Palmetto Panel Conference returns for 2026: A Full Day of Insight, Innovation, and Collaboration
January 28, 2026
The Palmetto Panel Conference is returning to South Carolina on March 7, 2026, offering a full day of thought-provoking presentations, meaningful dialogue, and collaborative engagement on some of the most…
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Echoes & Insights – Rooted in Knowledge: The Enduring Impact of Laurens County Public Libraries
January 27, 2026
JANUARY 2026 COLUMN Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Readers are invited to journey through the history of Laurens County, uncovering the stories, places, and people that have shaped…
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Heart Health for Senior Adults Focus of Upcoming Community Presentation
January 27, 2026
Laurens County seniors and their families will have the opportunity to learn more about protecting their heart health at an upcoming educational event at Martha Franks Retirement Community. “Heart Health…
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Waccamaw Library to offer Local Authors Fair on March 7
January 27, 2026
Writers will meet attendees and sign books The Waccamaw Neck Library will host a Local Authors Fair on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Come…
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Santee Electric Cooperative announces scholarship opportunities for local high school students
January 26, 2026
Santee Electric Cooperative (SEC) continues its tradition of supporting the communities it serves by offering a variety of scholarship programs to area high school students. With the application period for…
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Georgetown County Legislative Breakfast highlights smart growth and infrastructure priorities
January 26, 2026
More than 250 business leaders, community members, and elected officials gathered at Pawleys Plantation for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Legislative Breakfast. The annual event featured a candid,…
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PC Softball Adds Associate Head Coach Stacey Johnson-Whitfield
January 26, 2026
Presbyterian College head softball coach David Williams has announced the addition of Stacey Johnson-Whitfield as the program’s new Associate Head Coach, bringing a decorated playing career and proven collegiate coaching…
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Junior Achievement volunteer opportunity: Budget simulator experience at Andrews and Waccamaw High Schools
January 26, 2026
Junior Achievement of South Carolina is seeking volunteers in the Georgetown County area to support its JA Finance Park Mobile program. This initiative is a budgeting simulation designed for high…
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Presbyterian College Welcomes Six New Members to the Board of Trustees
January 26, 2026
Presbyterian College has welcomed six accomplished leaders to its Board of Trustees, adding expertise in law, finance, media, the arts, and community development, along with deep ties to the College…
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Laurens Police Chief Heath Copeland to Lead Scam Awareness Workshop at Martha Franks
January 26, 2026
Community members will have the opportunity to learn how to better protect themselves from fraud during an upcoming Scam Awareness Workshop led by Laurens Police Chief Heath Copeland on Wednesday,…
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Chamber to Host Canva 101 Workshop to Help Small Businesses Build Professional Designs
January 26, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host Canva 101 for Beginners, an interactive workshop designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs learn the basics of Canva, a free…
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Winter Weather Driving Tips: Smart Reminders for Upstate South Carolina Motorists
January 24, 2026
South Carolina doesn’t see winter weather very often, but when snow, sleet, or ice do show up, they can create dangerous driving conditions for motorists who aren’t used to navigating…
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Medically Speaking Series Spurs Conversation About Prevalent Heart Condition
January 24, 2026
A common but serious heart rhythm condition took center stage as the 2026 Medically Speaking series kicked off with a well-attended community discussion on atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation, often referred…
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Ahead of Winter Storm, Lander Shifts to Virtual Instruction Monday, Tuesday
January 22, 2026
Lander University officials are continuing to monitor the weather conditions for the Upstate region of South Carolina, which remains under a Winter Storm Watch according to the National Weather Service. This…
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“Student Film: The Movie”, Clemson’s first feature film, premieres February 6
January 22, 2026
Clemson University’s World Cinema program is premiering its first-ever feature film on Friday, February 6 on the Clemson campus. “Student Film: The Movie” is the culmination of a groundbreaking film…
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Clemson University Honors College ranked top in state and fourth nationwide
January 22, 2026
Clemson University has the fourth-best honors college in the country and the best in South Carolina, according to a list of the 50 Best Honors Colleges in 2026. The report, published…
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Georgetown County School District opens registration for Magnet Programs, offers showcases for area parents
January 21, 2026
The Georgetown County School District will soon open its application window for next school year and encourages parents interested in registering for one of the district’s Magnet programs to attend…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art announces Lee Minton Signature Series and student outreach programs
January 21, 2026
This February, the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art (PIFMA) kicks off its annual Lee Minton Signature Series, a winter tribute to the festival’s founder. The 2026 lineup features…
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Presbyterian College OT Doctoral Program Seeks Children for Exergaming Research Study
January 21, 2026
The Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program is seeking participants for an on-campus research study exploring how active video games—known as exergames—can support children’s movement skills and school-related abilities. The…
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HGTC to host Leadership Development session featuring CCU President James Winebrake
January 21, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host a leadership development session featuring James Winebrake, president of Coastal Carolina University, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. on the Conway Campus. The…
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Preserving Lake Greenwood to Host February Meeting Focused on Ware Shoals Dam Safety
January 21, 2026
Preserving Lake Greenwood will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at Camp Fellowship, located at 457 Camp Fellowship Road in Waterloo. The meeting will take place in…
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College to unveil historical marker for 60th anniversary
January 20, 2026
Local officials and educators will gather Thursday, Jan. 29, to unveil a new historical marker commemorating 60 years of service by Horry-Georgetown Technical College. The 9 am ceremony at the…
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United Community announces corporate sponsorship of Junior Achievement BizTown Mobile® of South Carolina
January 20, 2026
United Community announced a new three-year corporate sponsorship with Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown Mobile® of South Carolina. This hands-on program brings a mini city to South Carolina schools, where students…
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Tri-County Technical College breaks ground on Anderson Campus expansion
January 20, 2026
Tri-County Technical College broke ground on January 16 on a $31 million investment at the Anderson Campus designed to expand and grow workforce development programs. TCTC President Galen DeHay was…
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White Knoll Middle School named a 2026 South Carolina School to Watch®
January 20, 2026
White Knoll Middle School in Lexington County School District One has been named a 2026 South Carolina School to Watch®, a prestigious designation awarded by the National Forum to Accelerate…
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Crayton Middle redesignated as National School to Watch
January 20, 2026
Crayton Middle School has been redesignated as a School to Watch for the third time by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. Crayton received its School to Watch…
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Assistant Director for Financial Aid & Scholarships
January 19, 2026
Assistant Director for Financial Aid & Scholarships University of South Carolina Upstate STA00029PO26 Spartanburg, SC Under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director for Financial…
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Stage Door Arts Academy opens January 19, bringing dance, theater, and creative confidence to Charleston families
January 19, 2026
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Stage Door Arts Academy officially opens its doors on Monday, January 19, offering a new performing arts home for children and teens throughout the Charleston area.…
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Nancy Sutton is named dean at Greenville Technical College
January 19, 2026
Nancy Sutton, J.D., has been named dean of Engineering Technology & Professional Studies (ETPS) at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Nancy came to GTC in 2021 as department head for the…
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Greenville Technical College selected for EmployED Initiative
January 19, 2026
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been selected by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to be part of the EmployED Initiative funded by General Motors (GM). GTC will participate…
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Dry January and the Rise of the Alcohol-Free Movement
January 19, 2026
Each January, more people across the country choose to participate in “Dry January,” a month-long pause from alcohol that gives individuals a chance to reset after the holidays and take…
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Presbyterian College to host the Supreme Court of South Carolina
January 18, 2026
Presbyterian College will host the Supreme Court of South Carolina for a special term of court this spring, offering students, educators and community members a rare opportunity to witness the…
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State Supreme Court’s Chief Justice to Speak at Lander Feb. 5
January 17, 2026
Lander University has announced that it will host the Honorable John W. Kittredge, chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the Abney…
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Celebrating 2025 AP School Honor Roll recognition
January 15, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is celebrating six high schools recognized by the College Board on the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, a national distinction honoring schools that…
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USC College of Information and Communications to host national sports, media, and journalism leaders for The Power of the Pivot: Women, Media & the Business of Sports
January 15, 2026
Event presented by Next Level Partners explores leadership, storytelling, and career evolution ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications…
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From robots to real-world careers: P2P Expo ignites spark in 10,000 area students
January 14, 2026
What does the future look like for an 8th grader in South Carolina? This week, it looked like spinning turbines, robotic controls, and lifesaving medical equipment. Pathways 2 Possibilities (P2P),…
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Carvers Bay Library to close for up to 8 weeks
January 14, 2026
The Carvers Bay Library will be closed for up to two months this winter while workers complete a flooring renovation. The closure will begin on Jan. 19. Flooring in the…
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Lowcountry student examining the impact of recent Georgetown mill closures, looking for community feedback
January 14, 2026Karen Owens, Publisher, Georgetown SC Gazette I have a passion for helping young people and when this high school student contacted me about a research project he was conducting, I…
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The Lander Foundation Announces Lander Loyalty Fund, Establishes Giving Societies
January 14, 2026
The Lander Foundation at Lander University has introduced a new name to its annual fund. Previously known to alumni and friends of the University as the Lander Excellence Fund, as…
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University of South Carolina Upstate partners with Risepoint to launch ten new online programs
January 13, 2026
New online programs expand access to high-quality educational opportunities across South Carolina and beyond The University of South Carolina Upstate is partnering with Risepoint, an education technology company that helps…
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Black River United Way releases its 2025 Impact Report
January 13, 2026
Black River United Way (BRUW) continues to lead Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties to sustainability by empowering the lives of its community members. It does this by working collaboratively with numerous…
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Hood Construction breaks ground for Belvedere Elementary School addition
January 13, 2026
On November 18th, the teams of Hood Construction and Cheatham Fletcher Scott Architects + Designers joined Belvedere Elementary School’s administrators and staff to celebrate the ground breaking of their new kitchen,…
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New study shows South Carolina technical colleges deliver strong return and keep talent in-state
January 13, 2026
A new independent study finds the SC Technical College System delivers a strong return on public investment while playing a critical role in keeping skilled workers in South Carolina. The…
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Community Outreach Specialist
January 13, 2026
Community Outreach Specialist University of South Carolina Upstate TMP03720PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Community Outreach Specialist will support the work of the Office of Service-Learning and Community Engagement (SL/CE), including cultivating…
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Testing Center Administrator
January 13, 2026
Testing Center Administrator University of South Carolina Upstate TMP03730PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Testing Center administrator will operate the testing center in all capacities, including monitoring tests, coordinating with faculty/staff, and…
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Executive Assistant to the Dean of the Johnson College Business
January 13, 2026
Executive Assistant to the Dean of the Johnson College Business University of South Carolina Upstate STA00024PO26 Spartanburg, SC Executive Assistant to the Dean of the Johnson College Business performs administrative…
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For every $1 spent, South Carolina’s “No Drama” program returns up to $66 in economic benefits
January 13, 2026
New Economic Impact Report Confirms Contraceptive Access is a High-Value Workforce and Fiscal Strategy, Generating Hundreds of Millions in Annual Net Benefit A new economic impact report authored by lead…
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Bank of America names Communities in Schools of South Carolina its Lowcountry 2025 Neighborhood Builder
January 13, 2026
As a Neighborhood Builder, Communities in Schools of South Carolina is awarded a $50,000 grant over two years Bank of America has named Communities in Schools of South Carolina (CISSC)…
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A major gift to the university transforms its hospitality program into the College of Charleston’s first named school
January 13, 2026
The Michael and Amy Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is making its debut at the College of Charleston, marking a defining moment for the university and the city. The gift was announced at…
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