CCSD’s Phase IV of One Cent Sales Tax program earns impeccable review
August 31, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently received a positive review for its internal controls of the 2017-2022 One Cent Sales Tax Capital Program (also known as Phase IV). The sales tax…
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Next Law Talk Session Scheduled for September 5
August 30, 2023
The Laurens Public Library presents the second of its Law Talk programs on September 5th, 6 to 7 pm. A volunteer lawyer will help you understand South Carolina’s landlord tenant…
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Story Times Return to Laurens County Public Libraries
August 30, 2023
Story Time is back at the Laurens County libraries. Join Miss Jordan at the Laurens branch on Wednesdays at 10 am beginning September 6. Miss Dottie’s Story Time at the…
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Building Families Program Partners with Laurens District 56 for School-Based Counseling Services
August 29, 2023
The partnership addresses the ongoing mental health needs of students through accessible care. Building Families, an in-home and community-based family counseling program operated by Thornwell, is proud to partner with…
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Piedmont Tech and Tri-County Tech partner to offer 10-Week Heavy Equipment Operator Training
August 29, 2023
Greenwood area residents interested in becoming certified to work with large machinery on construction sites can make short work of heavy lifting by completing an accelerated 10-week course now available…
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PC Launches New Service-Based Scholarships for Laurens County Students
August 29, 2023
“I am in hopes that an avenue of usefulness is opening before me in the county … One indomitable, energetic spirit might accomplish wonders, and perhaps right here and now…
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4-H’ers Win Regional Titles
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina 4-H Program has announced the winners of the 2023 4-H Small Garden Project. Two Laurens County 4-H members were regional winners for the Upstate of South Carolina.…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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New workforce development program announced, training center opened
August 29, 2023
Officials from Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), Honor Health Career Programs (HHCP) and HMR Veterans Services, Inc. (HMRVSI), announced a new workforce development program today (August 18) aimed at addressing a…
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Newberry College celebrates August master’s graduates
August 29, 2023
Nearly one year since conferring its inaugural master’s degrees of the 21st century, Newberry College is celebrating its fourth cohort of graduates in organizational development & leadership. The graduates include:…
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Kokos appointed Newberry College CFO
August 29, 2023
Newberry College has announced the appointment of Jonathan M. Kokos to the role of vice president for business & finance and chief financial officer. “Jon brings a solid breadth of…
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College of Charleston receives NSF grant to study mass extinction
August 29, 2023
Sept. 1, 2023, will be a momentous day for the College – and, perhaps, the future of our planet. That’s when geology professor Teddy Them will begin using the College’s share of a prestigious…
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Clinton High School Celebrates Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
August 29, 2023
Students at Clinton High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.…
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The Midnight Ride of Jane Black Thomas Revolutionary War Lecture at Laurens County Museum
August 28, 2023
Sixty miles on horse back in the dead of night through forests and rivers in 1780 was no small feat for a lady in Colonial times. Hear the story of…
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Laurens Glass Plant Artifacts on Display at the Laurens County Museum
August 27, 2023
It’s glass but it is also art. Art made at the hands of Laurens Glass employees. The exhibit at the Laurens County Museum highlights some of items made with “extra”…
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Unveiling Musical Emotions: Romantic Masterworks Concert Set to Enchant Our Community at PC Concert
August 27, 2023
Mark your calendar for September 26, 2023, when a musical enchantment will fill the halls of Presbyterian College’s Edmunds Hall. The upcoming concert, “Romantic Masterworks,” promises an evening of musical resonance, delivered…
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Lander Speaker Shares Keys to Success
August 27, 2023
“If you’re thinking it’s up to your professors to give you good grades, it isn’t. You earn them.” So said Colin Stevens, keynote speaker at this year’s Launch into Lander…
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Greenville Technical College Dean Michelle Byrd leads ACBSP as Board Chair
August 25, 2023
Michelle Byrd, dean of the School of Business and Computer Technology at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed 2023-24 chair of the board of directors for the Accreditation Council for…
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Upcountry History Museum presents stories stitched in the seams
August 23, 2023
There’s an art to storytelling and in “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom – The Civil War Narrative Quilts of Vera P. Hall,” the stories are literally stitched in the seams…
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Lander to Host Federal Judge for Constitution Day Discussion
August 23, 2023
The community is invited to join the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University for a Constitution Day discussion featuring Judge Trevor N. McFadden of the United States…
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David Shi’s $1 million gift builds on a legacy of sustainability at Furman University
August 23, 2023
More than a decade after stepping down in 2010, Furman University President Emeritus David E. Shi ’73 “couldn’t be more pleased” to see the school’s national acclaim for the sustainability…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $25,000 to support undergraduate research at S.C. HBCUs
August 23, 2023
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to foster increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by…
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South Carolina Green Industry Association announces the details of the 20th Annual Fall Field Day
August 23, 2023The South Carolina Green Industry Association presents their 20th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Modern Turf, located at 5740 Peach Orchard Road in Dalzell, SC.…
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SAVE THE DATE! First Presbyterian Church Celebrates 75 years of Weekday Preschool
August 23, 2023
Mark your calendars and get ready for a heartwarming celebration as First Presbyterian Church gears up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its Weekday Preschool. Sunday, September 10 is the…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives a $75,000 grant from the Truist Foundation for Greenville Technical College’s African American Male Scholars Initiative
August 23, 2023
The Truist Foundation is providing a grant in the amount of $75,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation for the expansion of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) program. Established…
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Two Laurens County Nursing Graduates Receive Pins
August 22, 2023
Two recent Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates from Laurens County were recognized in the Summer 2023 Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on August 2, 2023. Suzanne Holliday…
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First Citizens Bank supports Midlands Technical College’s QuickJobs Program
August 21, 2023
First Citizens Bank continues to support Midlands Technical College’s QuickJobs program with a $50,000 donation for the second year in a row. There are currently more than 20 QuickJobs programs…
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Lander Art Professor Doug McAbee to Give Community Lecture
August 21, 2023
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the first installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series featuring Lander Professor of Art Doug…
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New Students Receive an Enthusiastic, Inspirational Blue Hose Welcome for Move-In Day 2023
August 20, 2023
A banner across Broad Street. Boisterous cheers in front of the Patrick Center. Helping hands eager to move a mini-fridge. Welcome to the Presbyterian College community, Blue Hose. Orientation events…
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Families, volunteers help Lander students make big move into college
August 18, 2023
“We brought everything but the kitchen sink. And that’s only because one was here already.” That was the assessment of Virginia Boyd, grandmother of Gavin Deal, as she helped the…
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USC opens doors to Campus Village
August 18, 2023
The University of South Carolina hosted a grand opening on Friday (Aug. 18) for its new Campus Village student residential housing development, the largest construction project in the university’s 222-year…
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Princeton Review praises College of Charleston
August 17, 2023
The Princeton Review has once again named the College of Charleston as one of the best institutions for undergraduate education in America. The college admission services company profiles and recommends…
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Converse University announces new 2023-2024 Trustees
August 17, 2023Converse University welcomed five new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Dawn C. Davis Deck ’99, Executive Director of Local Initiatives Support Corporation Upstate SC Kim Varnadoe Kent ’97,…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
August 17, 2023
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent summer commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. James McNuer was the honoree for Laurens County. McNeur graduated magna…
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Laurens County District 55 School Board Special Runoff Election Yields Final Results
August 16, 2023
The special runoff election for Laurens County District 55 School Board took place on Tuesday, August 15, for Seat 1 and Seat 3. Tabitha Keitt was elected for Seat 1…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors
August 16, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors: Katy Handell, Brandi Snyder Keefer, Michelle White and Bridget Winston. Katherine “Katy” Handell is a…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Paid Parental Leave for School District Employees Into Law
August 16, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver, teachers, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3908, which grants paid…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Finalists for Inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards
August 16, 2023
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the inaugural STEM Educator of the…
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District 56 Announces Eight Seniors as AP Scholars in Class of 2023
August 15, 2023
Clinton High School is pleased to announce eight of its seniors (Class of 2023) achieved the status of AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, or AP Scholar with Distinction. AP…
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Midlands Technical College President announces retirement plans
August 15, 2023
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has announced his plans to retire as president of one of the largest technical colleges in South Carolina. Rhames has been a part of the MTC…
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CMS Teacher Crystal (Pelkey) Stevens Honored Among Nation’s Best
August 15, 2023
Clinton Middle School teacher Crystal Stevens, formerly Crystal Pelkey, has been named as one of only thirty-eight (38) PLTW teachers across the nation to earn the 2023 – 2024 Project…
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Clyde the Chatbot provides College of Charleston students 24/7 access to resources
August 15, 2023
Communicating with students is a top priority for the College of Charleston. Using text messaging powered by artificial intelligence, the College is launching Clyde the Chatbot, which will provide students…
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South Carolina Aquarium and Southern Environmental Law Center track high tides throughout Charleston
August 15, 2023
New Partnership Will Bolster Resilience Efforts Statewide Two weeks ago, the South Carolina Aquarium and the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) kicked off their recently formed partnership and quickly found…
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KIND of the Upstate hosting back to school event
August 15, 2023
Upstate families are welcomed to a back-to-school event featuring snow cones, face painting, balloon artists, arts and crafts that will include jewelry designing and more. KIND of the Upstate’s Third…
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Greenville Police will add six additional School Resource Officers
August 14, 2023
Greenville Police will add six additional School Resource Officers to city schools this year, funded with a $1.5 million grant from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The grant…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know announces Fall speaking engagements
August 14, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be educating thousands of people this Fall across the Southeast about how they can improve their recruiting and retaining efforts of young professionals talent.…
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Calvary Commander Lecture Series Continues at Laurens County Museum – Tuesday, August 15
August 13, 2023
The Cavalry Commander Lecture Series continues Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 7:00 PM, at the Laurens County Museum. Durant Ashmore, historian and battlefield preservationist, will talk about the Revolutionary War activities…
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District 55 Runoff Election Tuesday August 15
August 13, 2023
On Tuesday, August 15, voters in the district will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the runoff elections for Seat 1 and Seat 3 of the Laurens…
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LDHS Students Receive AP Scholar Award
August 11, 2023
Four Laurens District 55 High School seniors have been distinguished as AP Scholars for their outstanding scores on Advanced Placement exams taken during their high school career. The AP Scholar…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs S.C. First Steps Permanent Authorization Bill Into Law
August 11, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by South Carolina First Steps Executive Director Georgia Mjartan and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4023, which…
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