From Savior to Survivor

  March 31, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Four relics remind me of how things used to be: fire towers, windmills, chimneys, and silos. I’ve written about fire towers, windmills, and chimneys but never…

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Celebrate poetry with us!

  March 30, 2022

Come celebrate poetry with us! Kershaw County high school students are invited to take part in a poetry competition! All participants will be invited to recite their poems at a…

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Devouring History One Sense, One Story at a Time  

  March 30, 2022

Sometimes, if storytelling is met with a blank stare, an oft-used phrase comes to mind: “Maybe you had to be there.” Piedmont Technical College (PTC) History Instructor Jordan Poss couldn’t…

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Lander University Recognized by S.C. Legislators

  March 29, 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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Lander History Exhibit on Display in Jackson Library

  March 28, 2022

A mobile history exhibit depicting Lander University through the ages is on display in the lobby of the Larry A. Jackson Library. The exhibit, previously displayed in the College of…

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CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing receives state approval

  March 28, 2022

The South Carolina Board of Nursing has approved Columbia International University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to open this August for the 2022-2023 academic year. The program comes…

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CCSD reveals Top Five Finalists for 2022 Teacher of the Year

  March 28, 2022

Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five teachers today by announcing their selection of the Top Five Finalists for 2022 Teacher of the Year. The finalists are Natasha Akery,…

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Lander to Host Transfer Week for Prospective Transfer Students

  March 24, 2022

Prospective transfer students can register to spend a day on Lander University’s campus April 11-15 as part of the University’s Transfer Week, providing them with opportunities to view Lander’s campus…

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R2i2 instructor is 2022-2023 STEM Educator of the Year

  March 24, 2022

Kirstin Bullington, Next Energy Engineering instructor at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Student Innovation Center, is South Carolina’s 2022 STEM Educator of the Year. The award honors educators…

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Blythewood High School opens biodiesel laboratory

  March 24, 2022

Blythewood High School students say they are having the opportunity of a lifetime by learning how to recycle used cooking oil and convert it into biodiesel fuel.  At a grand…

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Wofford appoints new vice president for advancement

  March 24, 2022

Wofford College has named Calhoun Kennedy its new vice president for advancement after a national search. Kennedy had been serving as interim vice president and executive director since August 2021.…

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Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale Announced

  March 23, 2022

Spring is in the air so it’s time for the Laurens County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale. If you are thinking about refreshing your flower beds or maybe even creating…

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Greenville Tech Foundation adds board members

  March 23, 2022

The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. Stacy Brandon, Upstate market president/senior relationship manager…

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PC Junior Patrick Leonard to Perform Recital on March 24

  March 22, 2022

PC student Patrick Leonard will perform a piano recital on Thursday, March 24 in Edmunds Hall on the campus of Presbyterian College at 7:30pm. The concert is free and open…

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7 things to know before filing 2021 taxes

  March 22, 2022

Year-end tax planning is always important; however, significant tax law changes occurred for the 2021 tax season. Lynn Martin, a certified public accountant, former owner and chief financial officer of…

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