Presbyterian College celebrates academic excellence at 2025 Honors Day convocation
April 29, 2025
Presbyterian College honored its top scholars and leaders during its annual Honors Day Convocation on Thursday, April 24, recognizing the outstanding achievements of students, faculty, and staff in a year…
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A Bold New Chapter: Clinton Library Unveils Cutting-Edge Space for Learning and Creativity
April 28, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library System (LCPL) recently celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of its new Clinton Library branch on Sunday, April 27. Located at 304 W.…
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Student Achievement Celebrated at College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Awards
April 28, 2025
Academic excellence was on display April 24 at Lander University. The annual awards ceremony for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences showcased students who have been successful in the…
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Converse earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Silver designation
April 28, 2025
Converse University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor given to colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate…
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Greenville Technical College breaks ground on Center for Welding and Automation Excellence at Brashier Campus
April 28, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham joined Greenville Technical College faculty, staff, and students, Area Commission members, community leaders, and college partners in breaking ground for the Center for Welding and Automation Excellence…
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Middle Tyger Community Center breaks ground on new early care and education center to expand access to high-quality childcare in Spartanburg County
April 28, 2025
$19 million combined investment by SEW Eurodrive, South Carolina General Assembly, Spartanburg Academic Movement, and Spartanburg School District 5 to provide 285 childcare allotments, impacting more than 100 families. The…
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PC Accounting Program Earns Approval for Scholarship Enhancement, Expanding Support for Future Accountants
April 25, 2025
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education recently approved PC’s eligibility to offer the scholarship enhancement for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting. The…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as Educator of the Month
April 24, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “As…
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Otter Learning names Wei-Li Chong as CEO and President, expands investment in leadership
April 24, 2025
Wei-Li Chong to Lead Otter Learning’s Next Growth Chapter as CEO and President; Investment in WIN Consulting to Drive Business and Culture Transformation NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Otter Learning has…
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Columbia Chamber names local educators as Teachers of the Quarter
April 23, 2025
Winners announced at Chamber April Gather & Grow event and Richland Two School Board Meeting. The Columbia Chamber announced Adrienne Gearheart (Blythewood Middle School) and Angel O’Neal (Lower Richland High School)…
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Richland School District Two announces new Summit Parkway Middle School principal
April 23, 2025
Richland School District Two announced that Mannietea Freeman has been appointed as the next principal of Summit Parkway Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. With more than 26 years of…
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Satchel Ford Elementary theatre teacher wins South Carolina Theatre Association’s Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award
April 23, 2025
Satchel Ford Elementary School theatre teacher Scott Vaughan has been named the recipient of the Deborah Smith Hoffman Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award by the South Carolina Theatre Association. The award…
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Mayor Cogswell announces the City of Charleston mini-grant award winners for the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood
April 23, 2025
Mayor Cogswell announced the first round of mini-grant winners for the Love Your Block program, a resident-led initiative focused on small-scale projects that create lasting community impact. The city received…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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$75 million gift to transform University of SC College of Arts & Sciences
April 23, 2025
The largest college at the University of South Carolina has a new name honoring the vision and generosity of a prominent alumnus and his family. The official name, the McCausland…
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Bee-Friendly Blooms and Spring Wisdom Take Root at DAR Garden Talk
April 23, 2025
As spring unfolds across the South and a haze of pollen lingers in the air, settling on cars and porches, one local gardening expert sees more than just yellow dust…
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Clinton Library Set to Celebrate Grand Opening April 27
April 23, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library System is excited to welcome the community to the Grand Opening of the new Clinton Library on Sunday, April 27, at 3:00 p.m. Located at…
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“Resolute” in Concert: A Musical Tribute to Inner Strength and Determination
April 23, 2025
The upcoming student concert, Resolute, invites the community to experience a powerful evening of music that celebrates determination, resilience, and calm strength. The performance will take place on Thursday, April…
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Clinton High School’s Morgan Chaplin Named SC Teaching Fellow
April 22, 2025
Clinton High School’s Morgan Chaplin Named SC Teaching Fellow Morgan Chaplin, a senior at Clinton High School has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Morgan has completed Teacher…
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Lander University, Piedmont Technical College Sign Transfer Agreement
April 22, 2025
Transferring to Lander University from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is now easier. The two institutions signed an agreement April 21 forming the Lander University Bearcat Bound Bridge Program, which will…
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Richland County honoring Community Development Week with special events
April 22, 2025
For National Community Development Week (April 21-25), Richland County’s Community Development Division has organized a diverse lineup of events to showcase how federally funded programs make a positive difference in the…
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Educational Foundation awards $15,672 in Innovation Grants for K-8 schools for 2025-2026 school year
April 22, 2025
The Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a total of $15,672.74 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to four schools in Lexington County School District One. These…
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Lander’s College of Science and Mathematics Celebrates Students’ Academic, Research Success
April 21, 2025
From studies in the classroom to research exploring topics as varied as intermittent fasting, aquatic ecosystems and muscle strength and metabolism, Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics honored the…
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Lander University to Hold Groundbreaking for New Nursing Building
April 21, 2025
Construction is underway on Lander University’s new, state-of-the-art nursing building, and the public is invited to celebrate this exciting milestone at an official groundbreaking celebration on Tuesday, May 6, at…
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SEC Network and ESPN radio host Paul Finebaum to speak at Buchheit Lecture April 23rd
April 21, 2025
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications has announced that SEC Network and ESPN Radio Host Paul Finebaum will speak at the annual Buchheit Family Lecture on…
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Towering Triumph: The Cup Challenge Invites Local Youth to Build Big at Laurens Library
April 21, 2025
Middle and high school students are invited to take part in some friendly, gravity-defying competition at the Laurens Library on Wednesday, April 24, during Towering Triumph: The Cup Challenge. The…
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BeLoved’s Rev. Amy Cantrell to speak at Converse Founder’s Day Celebration
April 18, 2025
Spartanburg native, Converse graduate, and nationally-known philanthropist Rev. Amy Cantrell ’94 will be the 2025 Founder’s Day keynote speaker at Converse University on Friday, April 25. This annual celebration bridges…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast the South Carolina Senate hearing on the question of causes for removal of the South Carolina State Treasurer
April 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream and broadcast a South Carolina Senate hearing on April 21 at 12 p.m. The hearing will focus on the question of causes for removal…
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Florence school leader named National Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
April 17, 2025
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) recognized two exceptional educators as the 2025 National Assistant Principals of the Year. Elizabeth “Liz” Nelson of Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove,…
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College of Charleston student stars in Amazon’s ‘Sweetheart’
April 17, 2025
What do you think of when you hear the phrase time capsule? Probably a collection of photos, letters, and other nostalgic mementos stuffed in a cylindrical container and buried somewhere under…
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Friends of the Library Book Sale – May 1-3
April 16, 2025
Friends of the Library Book Sale May 1 – May 3, 2025 Need a new read? Without TV or internet, did you catch up on your reading during the storm…
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Lander Department of Music Announces Final Concerts for 2024-25 Academic Year
April 16, 2025
Lander University’s Department of Music invites the community to attend the final concerts of the 2024-25 academic year. The Chamber Orchestra and WindEnsemble will be performing their respective concerts in…
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Columbia College celebrates grand opening of College Place
April 16, 2025
On Friday, March 21, Columbia College celebrated the grand opening of College Place. The newly renovated historic church will now serve as the new home for the college’s Division of…
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Lander’s Denim Day Raises Awareness of Sexual Assault, Supports Survivors
April 16, 2025
The observance of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month was highlighted among Lander University students as part of Denim Day. Campus and community organizations gathered on the University’s plaza to…
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Celebrate Earth Day at the Laurens Library with Fun for Kids
April 16, 2025
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to join the Laurens Library (1017 W Main St, Laurens) for a special Earth Day celebration on Monday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m.…
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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume opens May 3rd at the State Museum
April 15, 2025
Plus, guests can enjoy a series of related events and programs this summer On Saturday, May 3, a fan-favorite blockbuster exhibition created by the Walt Disney Archives, Heroes & Villains:…
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Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration stuns at the Peace Center
April 15, 2025
The Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration took center stage at the Peace Concert Hall on April 10, 2025, delivering a moving tribute to five decades of excellence in pre-professional…
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School District Five names new principal to Chapin Elementary School
April 15, 2025
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Amy Sgorrano as the new principal of Chapin Elementary School. She will replace Jesse Hutchinson who is retiring at the end of the school…
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School District Five names new principal for Dutch Fork High School
April 15, 2025
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Reed Gunter as the new principal of Dutch Fork High. He is taking over for Dr. Gerald Gary who has been named the district…
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Four will be inducted into Airport High School’s Educator Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Wall
April 14, 2025Four people with ties to Airport High School will be honored next month at the 2025 Educator Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Gala. This year’s event is scheduled for…
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D. W. Davis Consulting, LLC
April 14, 2025
D.W. Davis Consulting, LLC is where leadership transformation meets the power of AI—with purpose, strategy, and heart. Led by Donna Davis, Certified AI Consultant and Intentional Shift Strategist, we help…
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Presbyterian College Jazz Ensemble to Present
April 14, 2025
The Presbyterian College Jazz Ensemble invites the community to an unforgettable evening of rhythm, culture, and high-energy music with its upcoming concert, Latin Jazz!, on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30…
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Lander’s Dr. David Zinn Wins Alston Award for Experiential Student Learning
April 14, 2025
Recognized for his work giving students hands-on experiences away from the classroom, Dr. David Zinn has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. Zinn…
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Program Director
April 13, 2025
About Youth Corps Youth Corps is a nonprofit leadership program for 9th and 10th grade students in the Midlands. Through nine months/modules, consisting of 3-4 sessions per month, students gain…
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Eastside Elementary 5th Graders Lead the Way in Giving Back to the Community
April 13, 2025
The spirit of giving is alive and well at Eastside Elementary, where the 5th-grade class recently led a school-wide service project in support of the Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA).…
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Lander’s College of Arts and Humanities Honors the ‘Winding Road’ of Academic Achievement
April 12, 2025
Lander University’s College of Arts and Humanities celebrated academic excellence and creativity during its Honors and Awards Program. “The students we honor demonstrate persistence and flexibility,” said Dr. Lucan McMillan,…
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Clinton Library Set to Close Temporarily as Move to New Location Beginsary Closing!
April 12, 2025
Big changes are coming for library patrons in Clinton. The Clinton Library, currently located next to Ace Hardware on Jacobs Highway, will officially close its doors on April 14 as…
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Presbyterian College to Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting and Festival
April 12, 2025
Presbyterian College will host a campus-wide Earth Day celebration on Monday, April 22, featuring a native tree planting, community reflection, and a festival with live music, free plants, games, and…
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State Leaders Name Highway for Lander Alumnus John McElrath
April 12, 2025
The 1966 hit, “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love,” catapulted Lander College student John McElrath and his band, the Swingin’ Medallions, into national fame. Nearly six decades later, McElrath has…
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Hollings researcher honored for finding new ways to connect people to care
April 10, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Dahne was honored by the governor’s office and the South Carolina Academy of Science with the Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research. Dr. Dahne is a…
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