Lander University and Old Main Singers to Hold Spring Concert, Bidding Farewell to Long-time Director
March 27, 2024The community is invited to join the Lander University Department of Music for an evening with Lander’s two choral ensembles. The University Singers and Old Main Singers will host a joint performance Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m.…
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Witness the Celestial Spectacle: Solar Eclipse Party at Laurens Library
March 27, 2024The Laurens Library invites you to a Solar Eclipse Party on April 8th, at 1 pm. This gathering promises an afternoon filled with out-of-this-world activities and games, culminating in the…
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Upstate of South Carolina Prepares for Solar Eclipse: Safety Measures and School Closures
March 27, 2024The Upstate of South Carolina is gearing up for the next solar eclipse, slated for Monday, April 8, 2024. This natural phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the sun…
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Coach Alaura Sharp Sparks Inspiration at Clinton Middle School
March 26, 2024Fresh from guiding her team through an exhilarating NCAA Tournament run, Coach Alaura Sharp of Presbyterian College Women’s Basketball recently brought her winning mindset to Clinton Middle School. In a…
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Laurens County School District 55 School Board Approves 2024-25 School Administrators at Four Schools
March 26, 2024Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) School Board held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on March 25, 2024. The LCSD 55 School Board went on an Executive Session to…
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Lander Receives Funding for Nursing Technology Upgrades
March 26, 2024Lander University has been awarded federal funding to help improve health care in the state. A total of $2.4 million has beenallocated to Lander’s School of Nursing to enhance facilities…
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Columbia College appoints alumna Sara Snell Whitaker as Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement
March 26, 2024President John H. Dozier announced the appointment of Sara Snell Whitaker ‘99, as the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement at Columbia College. Since her graduation, Sara has remained deeply…
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Agreement with Coker University Benefits PTC Business Graduates
March 26, 2024Thanks to a new partnership, students who earn an associate in applied science degree in business from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) can now transfer seamlessly to Coker University to earn…
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A stampede of Showoffs are heading to Harbison Theatre
March 25, 2024Annual MTC talent competition featuring students, alumni, faculty, and staff returns! Midlands Technical College Mavericks will compete in MTC’s annual talent competition, the MTC Showoff, this Saturday, March 30. Auditions…
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Clemson’s College of Architecture launches new mentorship program to connect academics with professional practice
March 25, 2024By Bill Bates The School of Architecture’s Bachelor of Arts in Architecture program is working to connect undergraduate architecture majors with architecture mentors through a new mentorship initiative for students,…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber scholarship opportunity for high school seniors
March 25, 2024The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) has announced scholarship applications are open for 2024 high school seniors residing East of the Cooper. Applications for the $4000 scholarship are due…
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CCSD recognizes Star Principals of 2024
March 25, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff, including Superintendent of Schools Anita Huggins, honored six Star Principals on Monday, March 18, 2024, with surprise announcements at their schools. These administrators were…
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Global Charleston opens on campus of Charleston Southern
March 25, 2024Global Charleston, the One Region Roadmap lead agent for the global fluency arm, officially opened its office after a ribbon cutting ceremony on the campus of Charleston Southern University Friday,…
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School district five custodian nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
March 25, 2024Dutch Fork High School custodian Fredrick Ruff has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the…
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Converse receives $1M to support adult learners, veteran services
March 25, 2024Converse University will revitalize its long-standing program for adult learners and enhance its veteran services, all thanks to a partnership with Spartanburg Academic Movement’s newest philanthropic endeavor, Movement 2030. As one of…
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Discover the StoryWalk® Trail: Books & Blankets Event
March 24, 2024The Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center, The Laurens County Literacy Association and Laurens County First Steps will celebrate the grand opening of the first Laurens County First Steps StoryWalk®…
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Laurens City Fire Gauging Interest for Teen First Responder Camp
March 22, 2024The Laurens City Fire Department is on a mission to give back to the community while educating its youth. They’re interested in offering a free week-long camp for teens aged…
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Lander University Hosts Graduate Fair Ahead of Spring Commencement
March 22, 2024The Graduate Fair at Lander University offers students more than just an opportunity to pick up their caps and gowns ahead of the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony, scheduled for May…
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Lexington One Board of Trustees names three Superintendent-elect/Superintendent finalists
March 21, 2024Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Chris Ballenger, Mr. Keith Price, and Dr. Erin Slater as the finalists for the position of Superintendent-elect/Superintendent. A total…
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Cooper named Lexington One’s chief operations and student services officer
March 21, 2024At the March 19 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees named Clark Cooper the district’s new chief operations and student services officer. Cooper currently serves…
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Program spotlight: Richland One’s Teacher Cadet Program provides insight into teaching profession for high school students
March 21, 2024Dreher High School junior Mia Amos has always had a passion for music and she hopes to become a music teacher one day. She joined Richland One’s Teacher Cadet Program…
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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration
March 21, 2024SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…
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PTC Foundation Director Exemplifies Goal of Technical College Mission
March 21, 2024Fran Wiley, the Piedmont Technical College Foundation’s associate vice president for development, is a living, breathing example of the best that our technical college system produces. A PTC alumna from…
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Lander Ring Ceremony recognizes collegiate milestone
March 20, 2024Class rings represent achievement and the pride a person has in the institution of their academic career. To recognize the importance of its future alumni, Lander University held its fourth…
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Visions Unveiled’ highlights art of Lander’s MAT students
March 19, 2024“Visions Unveiled,” the third exhibit of artwork created by students enrolled in Lander University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, recently made its debut at the University’s art gallery.…
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Lowcountry Youth Services receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand youth development and mentoring programs
March 19, 2024Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS) has earned a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school youth in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester…
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Acclaimed novelist headlines Clemson University’s Upstate Symposium, exploring the University’s connection to the region
March 18, 2024Acclaimed Appalachian novelist and Clemson alumnus Ron Rash will keynote Clemson University’s Upstate Symposium on April 4-5 at the Barnes Center. Through a series of round table discussions by cross-disciplinary…
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Cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit: The Powers College of Business hosts the second annual Powers Pitch Competition
March 18, 2024The atmosphere was electric at the Powers Pitch Competition as student entrepreneurs engaged in conversation around Phyfer Auditorium, explained their business models, described their products, and answered questions. This spring,…
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Dr. Larry Miller of Greenville Technical College named to Complete College America’s Council on Equitable AI
March 18, 2024Dr. Larry Miller, vice president of learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College, has been invited to join the Complete College America Council on Equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI). Miller…
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New Masters programs at Furman
March 15, 2024DLI alumni and leaders across the state of South Carolina, From time to time we share information about programs and events that may be of interest to you. Please see…
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Overdue: Curated for the Creative set for Friday, March 15th
March 13, 2024Join Richland Library for This FREE, After-Hours Program WHAT: Overdue WHEN: March 15 | 7-11 p.m. WHERE: Richland Library Main(1431 Assembly St., 29201) WHO: Adults, ages 18 & older Experience a night of creativity and…
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City of Charleston invites high school students to apply for Mayor’s Youth Commission
March 13, 2024The City of Charleston is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). This esteemed commission provides a platform for rising 9th through 12th-grade…
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PTC announces recipients of NISOD Excellence Awards
March 13, 2024Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is proud to announce its recipients of the annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. This year’s honorees from PTC are Lakeya…
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Lander’s Mentley to Discuss History of Pilgrimage in Community Lecture
March 13, 2024The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the sixth and last installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, April 2, at…
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Award-Winning MODELS Academy: Transforming the lives of African American men
March 13, 2024MODELS Academy at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the SC Technical College System’s highly esteemed A. Wade Martin Innovation Team of the Year…
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Unconditional Warfare in the American Revolution
March 13, 2024The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues! Dr. Erick Nason, retired Army Special Forces Noncommissioned Officer and military historian, will speak at the Laurens County Museum on Thursday…
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CBSHS receives funding to elevate opioid use disorder treatment programs in rural communities
March 12, 2024Researchers in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $5.5 million from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse to…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new School of Education
March 12, 2024In a move to address the growing demand for qualified educators in the Upstate, Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly announces the creation of its new School of Education. This dedicated…
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Huggins recommends weighted student funding model, increased pay for employees, cuts to administration
March 12, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) Superintendent of Schools Anita Huggins and district staff members presented a new budget model designed to provide more resources to schools. Huggins also proposed an…
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CCSD selects permanent leader of CCSD elementary schools
March 12, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Dr. Jennifer Swearingen as Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community. Swearingen has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community since…
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Launch of Superintendent Search for District 55: Stakeholder Input Sessions Announced
March 12, 2024The search for a new superintendent for Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55) has officially commenced, spearheaded by the South Carolina School Board Association (SCSBA). To ensure a comprehensive and…
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What’s happening at Richland Library
March 11, 2024Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17 Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and…
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PTC Foundation ‘Spring Forward’ 5K Run/Walk set for March 23
March 11, 2024The Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its third annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 23, 2024, on a USA Track and Field-certified…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees Committee meeting, regular meeting next week
March 11, 2024The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a Safety and Security Committee meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11. Review the March 11 committee meeting agenda. This meeting…
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Meet the new VP of Economic Development
March 11, 2024The Board of Trustees has officially named the USC College of Pharmacy Dean Stephen Cutler as the new Vice President of Economic Development. Dean Cutler will oversee the Office of…
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School District Five educator receives statewide award from South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children
March 11, 2024A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator has received a statewide award for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of exceptional children and youth. Mary Alice Laubach, Placement Chair at Dutch…
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Teach My People receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to boost college readiness program in Pawleys Island and Georgetown
March 11, 2024PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Teach My People (TMP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school students…
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From TV Reporters to Disney Entertainers, Lander Alumni Inspire Future Communicators
March 10, 2024What do two television reporters, a popular radio host, a marketing executive and a Disney World entertainer have in common? They are graduates of Lander University’s popular Mass Communications Program,…
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Celebrating Native American Traditions Past and Present Arts Programs at the Laurens County Museum on March 16
March 10, 2024Demonstrations of Native American arts including traditional instruments, basketry, music, songs, storytelling, and the Cherokee language will highlight the day at the Laurens County Museum on Saturday, March 16, 10:00…
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Langston Baptist Church Hosts Symposium on the Age-Old Question –
March 7, 2024Langston Baptist Church is gearing up to host a thought-provoking symposium that delves into one of the most perplexing questions: “If God is good, why is there evil?” Scheduled for…
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