ElevatED4SC Vodcast focuses on education beyond just the classroom
April 14, 2022
The days of compartmentalizing the education experience for students and their families needs to be a thing of the past. That’s the topic of discussion around the “whole child” approach…
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National Public Safety Telecommunications Week – April 10-16
April 13, 2022
Sunday, April 10 marked the beginning of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week 2022. The event is observed every second week in April and is meant to recognize telecommunicators who help…
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BASF graduates first apprentice cohort, begins second cohort and opens positions for 16 more apprentices
April 13, 2022
BASF Seneca recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of production technician apprentices, immediately began its second cohort, and then opened an additional 15 apprentice positions. The seven graduates…
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Co-Star of ‘The Office’ to Give Keynote Address at Lander University Spring Commencement
April 13, 2022
He’s best known for his iconic role as Dunder Mifflin CFO David Wallace on NBC’s hit comedy, “The Office,” but on Wednesday, May 4, Andy Buckley will give the keynote…
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PTC Foundation Planning ‘Spring Forward’ 5k Run/Walk on May 14
April 13, 2022
When Dr. Alvie Coes III learned that the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation would hold its inaugural Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14, he snapped…
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Tommy Young posthumously honored with lifetime achievement award during USC Upstate’s annual Founders Day celebration
April 12, 2022Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education bestows its highest honor upon late community leader and education advocate, unveils portrait Thomas R. “Tommy” Young III was posthumously honored Monday with the…
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Dual enrollment trains a skilled workforce
April 12, 2022
Midlands Technical College is serving more dual enrollment students than ever. This growth comes as part of intentional efforts to grow the percentage of those students enrolled in career training…
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Thornwell Holds Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Breakfast
April 11, 2022
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Thornwell is partnering with the Children’s Trust of South Carolina to raise awareness about this issue. South Carolina ranks 41 in the…
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Just Say Something announces winners of the 34th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
April 11, 2022
Just Say Something would like to thank everyone who volunteered, participated in, or sponsored the 34th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament held on March 28, 2022 at the Thornblade…
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Lander University Adds New Face-to-Face Option for Master’s in Business Administration
April 11, 2022
Lander University will begin offering potential graduate students the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through a hybrid model where they will be able to split their…
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CSU alum bringing autism arts camp to Charleston
April 11, 2022
Ashley Drayton, a 2010 Charleston Southern University alumna, observed during her years with Parks and Recreation that those with special needs were not championed in the camp environment. Drayton, an actress, model,…
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NCHS opens Family and Community Center on campus
April 11, 2022
North Charleston High School (NCHS) officially began a new era of community engagement on April 4, 2022. School staff members hosted a ceremony to commemorate the opening of the NCHS…
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Community forum with law enforcement to be held May 3
April 11, 2022
A community forum for Pickens County residents and law enforcement officials will take place Tuesday, May 3, 5:30-7 p.m., at Tri-County Technical College’s Easley campus located at 1774 Powdersville Road.…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School’s student government earns top national award
April 11, 2022
For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Greenville Technical Charter HS student government has been recognized as a 2022…
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Quackenbush Architects receive A4LE Southeast Region design award
April 11, 2022
Quackenbush Architects + Planners has received a 2022 Design Award from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Southeast Region for its design of the new Heyward Career & Technology Center…
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PC students serve at Area 5 Special Olympics
April 11, 2022
Friday’s Area 5 Special Olympics in Bailey Memorial Stadium was a day for Dum Vivimus Servimus. Presbyterian College student volunteers put “While We Live, We Serve” into action by hosting…
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Summer SOAR 2022: Richland One to open registration for summer programs, camps April 18
April 11, 2022
Registration for Richland One’s Summer SOAR summer camps and enrichment programs opens April 18. Summer SOAR 2022 will be held from June 13-July 28 and will include a broad array…
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I Am Lander 150: The educational influence of Samuel Lander continues
April 11, 2022
In the early 1870s, Grace Methodist Church in Williamston was in need of a minister. Members requested “an unmarried man who could teach.” One can imagine the surprise — and…
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Garden Party brings PC students and community together
April 8, 2022
A dedicated group of Presbyterian College students and an equally dedicated group of local gardeners held a party last weekend for their Clinton neighbors. Members of English professor Dr. Justin…
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New York Times columnist Ezra Klein to discuss polarization in American politics at PC’s annual Waters Lecture
April 8, 2022
New York Times columnist, award-winning podcaster, and best-selling author Ezra Klein will address polarization in American politics at Presbyterian College’s annual Sam Waters Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19,…
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PTC Newberry Campus Director Wears Many Hats
April 8, 2022
It’s pretty difficult to summarize the many roles of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry Campus Director Beth Jaeger. In an average day, she is, of course, an administrator. But she…
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Undergraduates Whittemore, Bready named Goldwater Scholars
April 7, 2022
Thomas Whittemore, a junior from Easley, South Carolina, and Conor Bready, a sophomore from Highland, New York, have been named Goldwater Scholars, the preeminent honor for undergraduate students studying the…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Happy Glampers, a fundraiser benefiting Camp U at Camp Cole
April 7, 2022
Come glamp with us! The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them at Stone River on Tuesday, May 17th from 5-9pm for Happy Glampers, a night of…
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College of Charleston announces Spring 2022 commencement speakers
April 7, 2022
United States District Judge Richard Mark Gergel along with College of Charleston professors Susan E. Farrell and Stephen W. Litvin will be the featured speakers during the 2022 College of Charleston Spring Commencement ceremonies. These…
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MUSC and The Citadel collaborate to advance medical care for Corps of Cadets
April 7, 2022
The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are joining forces to provide enhanced health care services for members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The effort…
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CSU once again named Silver-level Military Friendly School
April 7, 2022
Charleston Southern University announced today that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation—Silver level. CSU is currently educating 248 veterans and 159 veteran dependents. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School…
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Milken Educator Award comes to Irmo, surprises local teacher with $25,000 award
April 7, 2022
Lesley Snyder Uses “Passion Projects” to Inspire Students’ Education Oprah Winfrey congratulates Milken Educators in heartwarming video message as ‘light in this world’ In a surprise assembly earlier today, Lesley…
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Johnson named executive director of marketing and communication at CSU
April 6, 2022
Charleston Southern University has promoted Jenna Johnson to Executive Director of Marketing and Communication. She served as Associate Director of Marketing and Communication at CSU since 2017. “After conducting an exhaustive…
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Lander Panelists Discuss Link Between Hope and Healing
April 6, 2022
“As a nurse, I believe there is no way to heal without hope. The two go hand in hand.” So said Lander University School of Nursing Dean Dr. Holisa Wharton,…
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Lexington District One announces Stephanie G. Taylor as Deerfield Elementary principal
April 6, 2022
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Stephanie G. Taylor as the new principal of Deerfield Elementary School, effective…
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Piedmont Tech Faculty Member Receives Awards from Two EMS Organizations
April 6, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program Director Steve McDade has been singled out twice in recent weeks for recognition of his contributions to the Emergency Medical Services profession. The South…
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PC Choir to Present “Sing Ye Joyfully!” Thursday April 7
April 5, 2022
Presbyterian College Choir will be performing a concert, “Sing Ye Joyfully!”, this Thursday (April 7th). The concert will feature multiple musical genres and many instruments on stage. The event will…
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Lander Students Place Big at South Carolina Speech and Theatre College Festival
April 5, 2022
Students from Lander University joined their peers from five other South Carolina institutions for the annual South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by the Lander University…
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Clinton High and Clinton Middle Complete SC Science Olympiad Sweep
April 5, 2022
As Yoda may have said in a galaxy far, far away but more clearly and concisely articulated by the Clinton Anatomy teams’ coach, Dr. Stan Walsh, “No longer is there…
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Laurens District 55 High School Robotics Team Wins “Double Gold Cling Bling”
April 4, 2022
This past weekend ROBOTZ Garage, the Laurens District 55 High School Robotics team competed in the Smoky Mountains Regional Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. After 11 qualification matches they were the #3…
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Time to Suit Up: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville holds White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2025
April 4, 2022
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville is set to host its annual White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2025 on Saturday, April 2, 2022, with…
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Medical University of South Carolina earns Top Performer status in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index
April 4, 2022
MUSC one of 251 health care providers nationwide to receive the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer designation. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been designated a 2022 LGBTQ+…
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Culinary students from Wando clean up at state competitions
April 4, 2022
Mount Pleasant, SC – Five Wando Warriors are on their way to the Family, Career and Community of Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference after two successful showings at…
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Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math hosts Science and Engineering Fair
April 4, 2022
The 2022 Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held on March 25, 2022, at Trident Technical College, was abuzz with 37 passionate junior high and high school students sharing their…
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A.C. Flora’s Theatre Department presents Moss Hart’s Act One, April 19-22
April 4, 2022
The A.C. Flora Theatre Department brings to its theatre Act One, the stage production based on the memoir of Broadway playwright, director and lyricist Moss Hart, from April 19-22. The…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees meeting notice
April 4, 2022
As part of the upcoming regularly scheduled board meetings on April 7 and April 26, the Richland Two Board of Trustees and district administrators are holding input sessions to give…
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Lander Students Prepare for Graduation
April 4, 2022
Students at Lander University are preparing for graduation at Grad Fair, held inside the Grier Student Center on March 24. Graduating seniors were able to verify diploma information, order graduation…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Concert – April 5th
April 4, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Department of Music will present the PC Chamber Orchestra let by Director Richard Thomas on Tuesday, April 5th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30. In addition to highlighting the…
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Lander University recognized by S.C. legislators
April 1, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Thornwell Leads Child Abuse Prevention Month in Laurens County with Community Breakfast
April 1, 2022
Awareness Event Encourages Community Advocacy to Combat Child Abuse Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need across Florida,…
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EMT Training Partnership with Laurens High School Well Underway
April 1, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Instructor Steve Hudson’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at Laurens District 55 High School is well into its first semester. Announced last fall, the dual enrollment…
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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition
April 1, 2022
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…
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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition
April 1, 2022The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…
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3 College of Charleston Honors College students named Goldwater Scholars
March 31, 2022
Three College of Charleston students have been named Goldwater Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarship is a federally endowed award that encourages students to pursue careers in the…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Greer Elementary School students
March 31, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to the Greer Centennial Lions Club, which the organization matched for a total contribution of $5,000.…
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