Berkeley County pursuing EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
October 1, 2024
Berkeley County is pursuing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former St. Stephen High School property that closed to the public in 1996 and is located…
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CCSD’s Simmons selected as “What Women Bring” honoree
October 1, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD)’s Chief Academic Officer, Michelle Simmons, was recently named the 2024 Education Honoree by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. The YWCA’s What Women Bring is an…
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Laurens 55 to Transition to E-Learning Due to Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
In response to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, Laurens 55 has announced that students will transition to E-Learning from Monday, September 30, through Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This decision…
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College of Charleston School of Business
September 30, 2024
Impactful education in the historic, global, coastal city of Charleston. Located in the historic coastal city of Charleston, the College of Charleston School of Business provides an engaging and innovative…
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Colleen Carr selected to lead Simmons-Pinckney Middle
September 30, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Colleen Carr as Interim Principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle School. Carr has served as the district’s Director of Acceleration Schools since 2022. At her request,…
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Wild Birds of Laurens County Lecture Postponed to October 15
September 30, 2024
The Wild Birds of Laurens County lecture by local wildlife expert and photographer Gene Ott, originally scheduled for October 1 at the Laurens County Museum, has been postponed. The event…
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College Night at the State Museum
September 30, 2024
Thurs., Oct. 3rd | 7 – 10 p.m. In partnership with USC Thursday After Dark, the South Carolina State Museum is inviting college students from across the state to experience…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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Laurens School District 56 Shifts to E-Learning and Encourages Students to Help Neighbors in Wake of Hurricane Helene
September 28, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented impact, Laurens County School District 56 has announced a transition to e-learning for all schools from Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2.…
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South Carolina State Museum media advisory
September 27, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, September 27th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. The museum expects to resume…
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Presbyterian College, Midlands Technical College enter partnership to allow students to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from PC
September 26, 2024
The presidents of Presbyterian College and Midlands Technical College signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow qualified graduates of the Columbia-area school to transfer to PC and earn their four-year…
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Terry K. Peterson celebrated for lifetime of education improvement advocacy
September 26, 2024
A national leader of large-scale education reform, Terry K. Peterson, PhD, channels years of expertise into his current work with the Riley Institute and other key organizations to expand and improve afterschool and…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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State Museum announces Constellation Concert Series
September 26, 2024
Experience Live Music Under the Stars at the State Museum’s New Concert Series The South Carolina State Museum unveiled its new Constellation Concert Series, offering an evening of live music…
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12 Lexington One seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
September 25, 2024
The National Merit Scholarship Program named 12 Lexington County School District One students semifinalists, keeping them in the running for significant scholarship awards. Semifinalists represent the top 1% of high…
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Richland District Two announces the appointment of two new principals
September 25, 2024
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of two new school leaders. Terence T. Isaac will become principal of Polo Road Elementary effective Oct. 1. 2024. Patrina T. Smith has…
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SC250 invites public to grant funding informational session
September 25, 2024
Free “Meet the Funders” event to be held October 11 The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), in partnership with the SC Department of Archives & History, invites South…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2024 Alumni Award recipients
September 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Wednesday (Sept. 25) the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards. Clay Owen, ’82, has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient. This…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation’s 2024 Fore the Foundation Grand Golf Tournament
September 25, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation will hold its Fore the Foundation Grand Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club. The…
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College of Charleston hosts Women for Women Summit
September 25, 2024
The fourth annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The summit is upgrading to a…
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Bestselling Author Tracy Enerson Wood to Share Untold Stories at Laurens Library
September 24, 2024
The Laurens County Library (1017 W. Main Street) is thrilled to host bestselling author Tracy Enerson Wood on October 2nd at 4 p.m. Renowned for her USA Today and internationally…
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Help Laurens County First Steps Round Up Their Pigs During Squealin’ on the Square
September 24, 2024
Get ready, Laurens County! The Laurens County First Steps pigs are set to make a playful breakout during Squealin’ on the Square on October 4-5. These little piggies will be…
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences coming to the Greenville Convention Center this holiday season!
September 24, 2024
Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced that Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience, which have sold more than seven million tickets worldwide, will open at…
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Lander’s ‘Fashion Forward’ Students Ready for Education Careers
September 24, 2024
Clothes don’t make the person, but they do form the foundation for a professional wardrobe to help a person shine in their career. Lander University’s College of Education assists students…
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Embrace the Wild: Gene Ott Photography Exhibit Opens at Laurens County Museum
September 24, 2024
The Laurens County Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibit showcasing the stunning nature and wildlife photography of Edwin Eugene (Gene) Ott. The exhibit will run…
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Furman University again ranks among U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’
September 24, 2024
Furman University is among the most innovative universities in the country and offers one of the best experiences for first-year students, according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report…
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CCSD maintains positive direction on AP tests
September 24, 2024
Students from Charleston County School District (CCSD) continued their improvement for the third consecutive year on Advanced Placement (AP). The national testing organization recently released results, and CCSD students scoring…
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US News rankings: USC tops in international business, first-year experience
September 24, 2024
The University of South Carolina is home to the nation’s top first-year student experience among public institutions, and its living-learning communities are ranked 10th best in the country, according to U.S.…
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Columbia College ranked in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges for 2025
September 24, 2024
Columbia College recognized in overall rankings, as well as rankings for Best Value Schools, Top Performers on Social Mobility, and Best Colleges for Veterans in the South Columbia College announced…
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CIU soars in 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 24, 2024
Columbia International University ranks high in four categories in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is now #2 in Regional Universities (South) in…
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Two CCSD schools earn prestigious National Blue Ribbon honor in 2024
September 24, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Academic Magnet High School and Buist Academy were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This is the first time in three years…
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Food Network host and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority national president to headline 2024 Clemson Women’s Roundtable
September 24, 2024
Clemson University’s 4th annual event to feature keynotes, panel discussions, roundtable and networking opportunities The 2024 Clemson University Women’s Roundtable features keynote speakers Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, 24th national president of the Delta Sigma…
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Trudy Mackay elected Laureate Distinguished Fellow by the International Engineering and Technology Institute
September 24, 2024
Trudy Mackay, director of the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics, has been elected a Laureate Distinguished Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI). She is recognized as…
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School of Nursing faculty recognized for outstanding professional contributions and scholarship
September 24, 2024
Faculty members in the Clemson University School of Nursing have been recognized for their innovative research, scholarship and professional contributions to the field of nursing. According to John Whitcomb, director…
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Clemson FRESH announces inaugural cohort of sustainability leaders
September 24, 2024
The first cohort of the Clemson Fresh Sustainability Leadership Program kicked off the semester Sept. 4 with a seminar titled, “Careers in Sustainability: Networking Skills and Career Paths.” The talk…
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Clemson Extension TEACH Center opens at Citadel Mall
September 24, 2024
Visit the Clemson Extension TEACH Center from 9 a.m. – noon and from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Citadel Mall for help with gardening questions or to drop…
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Thad Dulin appointed Treasurer of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
September 23, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced Thad Dulin’s appointment as its new Treasurer. Dulin, an Upstate native and passionate advocate for the arts, brings years…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
September 23, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Arts Commission formally announced the launch of a new website designed to provide information and insight into the vast career opportunities within the state’s thriving $14…
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Lander’s “fashion forward” students ready for education careers
September 23, 2024
Clothes don’t make the person, but they do form the foundation for a professional wardrobe to help a person shine in their career. Lander University’s College of Education assists students…
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Midlands Technical College Police Chief graduates from FBI National Academy
September 23, 2024
Midlands Technical College Chief of Police Tim Martin has graduated as a member of the 291st session of the FBI National Academy. Chief Martin is the first police chief of…
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Accelerating Success: How Piedmont Tech’s Dual Enrollment Program Helped Nadia Sanders Graduate from USC in Just Two Years
September 23, 2024
Nadia Sanders credits the Dual Enrollment Program at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) with enabling her to graduate from the University of South Carolina in only two years. “It was definitely…
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Lander University Hosts Constitution Day Discussion with Civic Leader Jason Zacher
September 23, 2024
Lander students, faculty, staff and community members came together to celebrate Constitution Day with an engaging discussion led by Jason Zacher, president of Bridge Public Strategy Group. The event took…
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Lander MBA student refused to let challenges define his future
September 20, 2024
Lander University graduate student Trevor Batastini has an impressive resume of academic and athletic achievements. Before arriving in Greenwood to seek his MBA at Lander, Batastini was an undergraduate student…
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Laurens County Native and Lander University Alumna Sarah Boazman Segars to Celebrate 102nd Birthday
September 20, 2024
One of Lander University’s oldest living alumni is approaching a major milestone. Sarah Boazman Segars, of Laurens County, graduated from what was then Lander College in 1943, and is set…
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Satchel Ford Elementary named Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School
September 19, 2024
Satchel Ford Elementary School has been named a National Banner Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. This is the third consecutive year that a Richland One school has received…
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Richland One’s Induction Teacher of the Year Julia Turner makes music relatable for students
September 19, 2024
Think about your favorite song and why you love it. Is it because of the rhythm, the melody or the lyrics? In music teacher Julia Turner’s classes at A.C. Moore…
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LushAcres Farm Set to Host Fourth Annual Fall Festival
September 18, 2024
Get ready to celebrate the fall season with family, friends, and fun at the Fourth Annual LushAcres Fall Festival! Coming every Saturday in October, the festival will once again welcome…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Fist Bump Friday on September 27th
September 17, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is excited to bring back “Fist Bump Friday” on Friday, September 27th! This popular initiative, which began in September 2022, is designed to engage…
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Back to Roots Event at Barefoot Acres Farm: Cultivating Connections and Community
September 17, 2024
Barefoot Acres Farm invites you to the Back to Roots event on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join them for a day filled with inspiration,…
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Understanding Mental Health in the Aging Population: An Informative Session Hosted by Martha Franks Retirement Community
September 17, 2024
Martha Franks Retirement Community is hosting an important event titled “Understanding Mental Health in the Aging Population” on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. The session will be held…
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