Cisco invests fourth tranche of scholarships at Denmark Tech to expand cybersecurity talent pipeline
September 17, 2024Cisco recently announced a significant investment of $625,000 to support Fusion Cyber’s RMF Cybersecurity certificate program through Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina. This generous contribution will expand the…
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USC Theatre opens new season with centuries-old tale of civil disobedience Antigone
September 17, 2024The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2024-2025 season with a production of the timeless classic Antigone, October 4-12 at historic Longstreet Theatre. Show times are…
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Clemson architecture students earn accolades from the AIA’s Committee on the Environment
September 17, 2024For the eighth year in a row, Clemson Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students were named among the winners of the American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment’s (AIA COTE) design competition. The…
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Media Forensics Hub wins second place in Cyber Innovators Challenge
September 17, 2024The Clemson University Media Forensics Hub won second place in the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Cyber Innovators Challenge for developing an analytic platform to identify malign,…
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Presbyterian Hammers Virginia-Lynchburg for Fifth Straight Win in a Home-Opener
September 16, 2024The Presbyterian College football team utterly dominated the Dragons of Virginia-Lynchburg on Saturday afternoon at Bailey Memorial Stadium, outgaining the opposition by 370 yards and securing their first shutout since…
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Deadline Approaching for Voter Registration in South Carolina Ahead of Nov. 5th Election
September 16, 2024In South Carolina, voters must register at least 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote. With the Nov. 5th election just around the corner, it’s crucial…
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North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative announces grand finale of 2024 “Be Safe Block Party” Summer Series
September 16, 2024The North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) has announced the grand finale of the fifth annual “Be Safe Block Party” Summer Series, themed “Peace Champs,” on Friday, September 20, 2024,…
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Donation Honors Former Tennis Player and Devoted Fan, the Late Reece Going
September 16, 2024Lander University’s tennis players are getting additional help during their practices, all in the name of one who came before them. Teammates of Reece Going, who died from a long…
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Revolutionary War Interpretive Performance by Robert Ryals on September 24
September 15, 2024History enthusiasts and the community are invited to experience a unique interpretive performance by Robert Ryals, who will bring to life the story of Reverend William Martin at the Laurens…
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Bantams Triumph Over Denmark Tech Panthers
September 15, 2024“It’s a great step for sure,” said freshman Julien Födisch, USCU Men’s Soccer midfielder, after the team won 10-1 against Denmark Technical College on Wednesday, September 11.”We are really improving…
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CommUniversity connects Lander students with Lakelands community
September 15, 2024Lander University was visited by 53 companies, agencies and organizations for the annual CommUniversity event on Wednesday. CommUniversity gives students a glimpse of many of the resources and opportunities available…
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Poet Glenis Redmond to Appear at Laurens Library
September 15, 2024Glenis Redmond, celebrated poet, teacher, and imagination activist, will be featured at a special author event hosted by the Laurens County Library on September 24th at 6 p.m. Redmond, who…
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Reading, Writing and Skydiving at the Library
September 15, 2024The Laurens County Public Library is wrapping up September with an exciting lineup of programs for both children and adults. Whether you’re interested in STEM, book discussions, or creative writing,…
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People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan to open 40th season at Trustus Theatre
September 13, 2024Trustus Theatre celebrates Recovery Month in September with the production of People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan. Directed by Artistic Director Dewey Scott-Wiley and starring Christine Hellman as Emma,…
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USC athletics director Ray Tanner set to assume new role
September 13, 2024Ray Tanner, who oversaw six national championships and record fundraising and revenue in three decades as athletics director and head baseball coach, will soon move into a new role at…
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A Helping Hand
September 12, 2024By Tom Poland Hampton Wildlife Fund Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships When I read about the recent Hampton Fund scholarships, the words of conservationist and writer Aldo Leopold and a thought came…
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SCETV and USC Press celebrates jazz legend Marian McPartland with book launch event at Koger Center for the Arts
September 11, 2024South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press, announced a special event celebrating the launch of Shall We Play That One Together: The Life…
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Civil Rights champion named to the board of the S.C. Civil Rights Museum
September 11, 2024Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin was elected to the historic board in August By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, an attorney, university professor, and renowned global expedition leader has…
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USC CIC to host IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition
September 11, 2024The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) invites college and university students from across South Carolina to participate in the IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition on…
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Introducing the Garnet & Blue Collective: Empowering Presbyterian College Athletes Through NIL Initiatives
September 11, 2024The Garnet & Blue Collective is proud to announce its official launch as an independent organization dedicated to supporting Presbyterian College student athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives.…
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Presbyterian College to Honor First Responders to Clinton fire
September 11, 2024‘Hometown Heroes’ to be recognized at halftime of Blue Hose game on Sept. 21 Presbyterian College will honor the firefighters and first responders who answered the call to combat a…
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Lander Wind Ensemble to Perform
September 11, 2024The community is invited to join the Lander University Wind Ensemble for its first performance of the 2024-25 season Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Josephine B. Abney…
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Prisma Health Invests $1M in Piedmont Technical College to Expand Nursing and Health Sciences Training in Laurens County
September 11, 2024Prisma Health has committed $1 million to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation to increase access to nursing education and health sciences training on the PTC Laurens County campus. The investment…
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Furman’s Riley Institute names Bryan Boroughs as executive director
September 10, 2024Boroughs to assume leadership Oct. 1 The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed Bryan Boroughs ’02 its executive director. Boroughs will assume leadership on Oct. 1, taking the reins from…
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School of Architecture’s new lecture series focuses on the “Collective”
September 10, 2024Clemson University’s School of Architecture has announced its 2024 – 2025 Lecture Series, “Collective.” The fall series will feature six distinguished speakers, three of whom will present at the Clemson Design Center in Charleston.…
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Clemson University launches new Master’s in Sports Business and Analytics
September 10, 2024The Department of Management in Clemson University‘s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business announced the launch of its Master of Science in Sports Business and Analytics (MSSBA) program. This program is designed to…
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AT&T invests in Future Leaders: $10,000 contribution to Greenville Tech Foundation supports African American Male Scholars Initiative
September 10, 2024The Greenville Tech Foundation announced a substantial investment of $10,000 from AT&T in support of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI). This funding will provide crucial resources and inspire…
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Richland One partners with University of South Carolina for SC-DREAM for future elementary school teachers
September 9, 2024If you have a bachelor’s degree and you want to be an elementary school teacher in South Carolina but you lack teaching experience or certification, there’s a new opportunity available…
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District Five Foundation announces two new board members
September 9, 2024The District 5 Foundation announced that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment to the community…
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SC Works Trident to host Public Service Career Fair
September 9, 2024A BERKELEY-CHARLESTON-DORCHESTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM Hiring event for government jobs in the Tri-County region SC Works Trident will host the second annual Public Service Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept.…
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Paralympics helps shine a light on exoskeleton research at Clemson University
September 9, 2024The work that Clemson University is doing to advance exoskeleton technology and make it available to a wide range of users is coming into sharp relief as Team USA goes…
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Bantams Celebrate the New “U”
September 9, 2024USC Union Begins the Fall 2024 Semester with Exciting Developments USC Union has a new look! On August 28, the university unveiled their new athletic logo, a fresh rendition of…
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Rock Hill charter school uses $26.3 million in JEDA Bonds for educational facilities
September 9, 2024The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has facilitated $26,270,000 in Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds for Riverwalk Academy, a public charter school in Rock Hill. The new financing will refund…
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SC Decoded on Sept 10-11, 2024
September 9, 2024Next week the SC Council on Competitiveness is hosting their annual SC Decoded Conference on September 10th and 11th in North Augusta, SC. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza North…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation announces new board members and officers
September 9, 2024The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation has elected seven new members to its board of directors and officers for 2024-25. The following board members were elected:…
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Lander to Host Parent and Family Involvement Day
September 7, 2024Lander University’s Parent and Family Involvement Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, will feature a range of activities designed to give parents and their students an opportunity to enjoy campus lifetogether.…
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Lander University Art Gallery Features Works of Artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin
September 7, 2024On September 5, The Lander Art Gallery at Lander University’s Abney Cultural Center hosted a reception for its current exhibit, “Mujer: Sanctuary,” featuring artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin. The…
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Laurens District 55 High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Hosts Patriot Day 9/11 Tunnel Walk & Tower Climb Remembrance Event
September 6, 2024In honor of the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001, Laurens District 55 High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) will host a special Patriot…
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Fuller Transforms Father’s Struggles into Motivation in Pursuit of Physician Assistant Career at PC
September 6, 2024Anna Fuller is about to become a double graduate of Presbyterian College, not to mention having been the first person in her family to graduate from college and now graduate…
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District 5 Foundation names 2 new Board Members
September 6, 2024The District 5 Foundation is excited to announce that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment…
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Furman partners with AmeriCorps, extends tuition match to master’s students
September 6, 2024Furman University has been named a School of National Service by AmeriCorps, a federal agency tasked with elevating service and volunteerism to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Furman earned…
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CIU celebrating record-breaking enrollment and largest incoming class
September 5, 2024A record-breaking number of students are enrolled at Columbia International University (CIU) this fall, with over 2,900 students pursuing traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees. That includes this year’s incoming…
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PC Student and Professor Team Up to Launch Children’s Book on Pediatric Development
September 4, 2024A classroom discussion between Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral student Madison “Madie” DeGennaro and her mentor, Dr. Courtney Addison, has blossomed into an exciting new project—“Pebbles’ Great Adventure,” a children’s book…
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“Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” exhibitions highlight the work of artists and educators
September 4, 2024The Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, “Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” showcases the artwork of Clemson University’s artist-educators, symbolically connecting faculty research and experiences that explore elements of place, media, technology,…
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Laurens Public Libraries Host Nature-Themed Craft Programs This September
September 4, 2024This September, the Laurens County Public Libraries are offering two special craft programs designed to bring families closer to nature through creativity and fun. Adopt a Pet Rock at the…
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Richland Two School Board unanimously votes to extend superintendent’s contract
September 4, 2024The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees conducted the annual superintendent’s performance evaluation for Dr. Kim D. Moore during regularly scheduled board meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and…
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Brooks Center welcomes The Concert Truck back to the Clemson community
September 4, 2024Back by popular demand, The Concert Truck will make its way through the greater Clemson area from September 10-14 during a four-day residency. Presented by the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and sponsored by Bill…
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Lexington Two Middle School Teacher one of 10 in nation awarded Javits-Frasier Scholarship
September 4, 2024A Lexington Two middle school teacher is one of just 10 educators nationwide to be selected as a recipient of the Javits-Frasier Scholarship, presented by the National Association for Gifted…
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Columbia College & Newberry College partner to co-host South Carolina Teaching Fellows program
September 4, 2024Columbia College and Newberry College have been selected as co-hosts for the South Carolina Teaching Fellows program, with the first cohort opening in fall 2025. The fellowship, administered by the…
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Twenty-one Richland One students honored with College Board’s National Recognition Program award
September 4, 2024Twenty-one Richland One high school students have been honored with the College Board’s National Recognition Program award, which recognizes high-performing students in underrepresented communities. To be eligible for the award,…
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