College of Charleston Archaeology alumna digs into the historically overlooked
September 7, 2023Molly Van Ostran ’17 landed at the College of Charleston for her undergraduate studies based on one simple email: She’d contacted quite a few anthropology programs with active archaeologists, but the…
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South Carolina Aquarium announces return of Aquarium Aglow – November & December
September 7, 2023
Tickets on Sale Now for This Holiday Light Celebration Holiday magic returns to the Lowcountry at Aquarium Aglow! On select nights this November–December, the South Carolina Aquarium will open its…
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Grandparents’ Role in Saving for College
September 6, 2023
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by the special bond they share…
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Trident Technical College Foundation announces three new board members
September 6, 2023
Trident Technical College Foundation announced the election of three new board members: Pat Fosberry of John S. James Co., Ron Jones of Smith Debnam Law, and Spencer Pryor of Charleston…
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Lt. Gen. Maria Gervais speaks to ROTC Cadets at Lander University
September 5, 2023
A flyer for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, which a college student found decades ago at Lander University, was the beginning of a career that has put Maria Gervais in…
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Lander University Wind Ensemble to Perform
September 5, 2023
The community is invited to join the Lander University Wind Ensemble for its first performance of the 2023-24 season Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Josephine B.…
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District 56 Reports Test Scores Continue to Rise
September 5, 2023
District 56 test scores continue to show an upward trend on state assessments. Dr. David O’Shields said, “We have worked incredibly hard as a team to coordinate instruction to meet…
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Laurens County School District 55 Recognizes Students’ Progress on State Tests
September 5, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud of the gains made by their students in third through eighth grades. According to the district’s trend data, students in almost…
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Richland Two students show recovery and increased scores on SC Ready/SC Pass
September 5, 2023
Students demonstrated strong gains in ELA for the third straight year in Richland Two. Students showed significant improvement in 4th, 6th and 7th grades. The district has erased the COVID-19…
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CCSD students make historic gains on SC READY test
September 5, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) students improved reading scores to record levels in all grades and among all student groups, according to the recently released SC READY test results from…
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Lander University to Host Historian Vernon Burton
September 5, 2023
The community is invited to join the Lander University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences for a lively conversation with Dr. Vernon Burton, who currently serves as the Judge Matthew…
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Lander University Celebrates Another Year of Growth in Enrollment
September 4, 2023
Once again, the phrase “largest ever” is being used to describe the student body at Lander University, according to data shared by University officials. At the end of the first…
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The Lumberyard and Laurens County Buzz Partner to Host PC Community Happy Hour
September 4, 2023
As the summer sun bids adieu and we have the tease of a few crisp days signaling that Fall is almost here, there is a buzz that comes with the…
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LushAcres Opens Registration for Fall Field Trips
September 4, 2023
LushAcres Farm in Clinton welcomes school groups, community groups, and people of all ages to enjoy the farm experience. They provide a fun environment for groups to interact with nature…
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Lander University Holds Student Organization Fair
September 3, 2023
Representatives for dozens of student organizations converged on Lander University’s Grier Student Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for Lander’s Student Organization Fair. Recruiting for Lander University Student Nurses Association was…
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Fostering Great Ideas receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for Aspire™ program expansion to Richland County to serve more foster youth
September 1, 2023Fostering Great Ideas (FGI), headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand FGI’s Aspire™ program to Richland County…
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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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