From Savior to Survivor
March 31, 2022
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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Lil Satchmo screening offers season seven preview of PBS’ Reel South
March 31, 2022
Public media partnership elevates southern voices Reel South announces 6 new acquisitions to premiere as part of the PBS series’ seventh broadcast season for national release. Viewers will have a…
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Duke Energy commits more than $400,000 in monthlong focus to support sustainability and environmental efforts in South Carolina
March 31, 2022
Duke Energy is kicking off a monthlong initiative to support organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state. This campaign will provide nearly $400,000 to…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks MUSC No. 56 in Best Medical Schools: Research
March 31, 2022
Rankings place MUSC College of Medicine among elite institutions The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine has been recognized as one of the best research-focused medical schools…
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RAMServe: Huge community effort to bring “Renewal Around the Midlands”
March 31, 2022
The community is coming together for an exciting day of service. The students of Columbia International University are joining with the students of Benedict College and Columbia College for RAMServe…
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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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Richland One expanding 3K programs to six sites in 2022-2023 school year
March 30, 2022
Starting early is essential in ensuring that children have the skills they need to be ready for school. As part of its school readiness initiatives, Richland One will expand its…
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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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Richland Two announces new director of the Center for Inquiry effective July 2022
March 30, 2022
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Richland Two administrators announced to employees and parents at the Center for Inquiry the promotion of Dr. Emily Whitecotton to the center’s new director effective…
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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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PC students and Clinton Community Garden team up to sponsor April 3 ‘Garden Party’
March 28, 2022
Presbyterian College students are teaming with the Clinton Community Garden to sponsor a springtime “Garden Party” from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at 118 South Bell Street. Free food, music,…
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Clinton High Academic Team Wins State; Clinton Middle School Earns Second Place
March 28, 2022
Friday morning, March 25, 2022 the Clinton High and Clinton Middle School Academic Teams headed to Kershaw County for the Eighth South Carolina Academic Team State Championship. The contest pits…
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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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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics honors the People of Sonoco Products Company with Townes Award
March 28, 2022The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation honored the People of Sonoco Products Company with the 2022 Townes Award during the twenty-eighth annual Townes…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation accepting applications for seven scholarships
March 28, 2022
Local Students Have Opportunity To Defray Cost Of College Students in Horry and Georgetown counties are making plans for college in the fall, and the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s 2022 Scholarship…
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Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey to visit College of Charleston
March 28, 2022
Two-term poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Natasha Trethewey will visit the College of Charleston as part of the M.F.A. in Creative Writing program’s Dorothea Benton Frank (DBF) Writing Series. The reading will take place…
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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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CSU alumnus and professor advance in national conducting competition
March 28, 2022
Dr. Dustin Ousley, director of the Charleston Southern choral program, and the CSU Concert Singers were recently recognized as semifinalists in The American Prize – Choral Performance division. In addition, a 2019…
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CCSD’s Acceleration Schools receive $50,000 grant to help boost teacher morale and retention
March 28, 2022
Charleston, S.C. – Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Acceleration Schools initiative has been selected to receive a $50,000 grant from the Novo Foundation’s Equitable Design for Teacher Morale and Retention…
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CSU professor named Editor-in-Chief of international PT journal
March 28, 2022
Dr. Kevin Brueilly, professor of physical therapy at Charleston Southern University, has been named as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy (JACPT), the only peer reviewed…
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Lexington District One hires Walden as assistant principal at PMS
March 28, 2022
On March 15, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Joi H. Walden as assistant principal at Pelion Middle School. Walden currently teaches sixth…
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Spartanburg Community College and Limestone University partner to create new direct-transfer program
March 28, 2022
“Transfer Admission Promise” Creates a Seamless Pathway for SCC Students Transferring to Limestone Today, leadership of Spartanburg Community College and Limestone University signed agreements to form a partnership to enhance…
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Cognia recertifies Westwood High as highly effective school prioritizing STEM education
March 28, 2022
For the second time in five years, Westwood High School has earned Cognia’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Certification. Westwood is in an elite group of schools nationwide with…
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Four Districts Selected to Pilot Statewide Teacher-Driven Research Initiative
March 27, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has contracted with a leading educational research and analytics firm to launch a first-of-its-kind statewide “Teacher as Researcher” initiative. The $2 million investment…
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PC and Clinton Community Garden Partner to host Garden Party on April 3rd
March 24, 2022
Presbyterian College and Clinton Community Garden are teaming up to sponsor a “Garden Party” on Sunday, April 3rd, from 3 pm-6 pm at 118 S. Bell Street, Clinton. There will…
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FIRST Lego League Team Presents Big Idea to Piedmont Tech Instructors
March 24, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) commercial truck driving instructors enjoyed the company of some delightful and highly engaged backseat drivers in January at the college’s CDL Skills Pad on the outskirts…
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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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UofSC’s Folks Center for International Business hosting forum on March 29 on the humanitarian cost of the global food crisis
March 24, 2022
Special guest speaker David Beasley, former South Carolina governor and head of the U.N. World Food Programme, which was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize The Folks Center for International…
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UofSC’s Folks Center for International Business hosting forum on March 29 on the humanitarian cost of the global food crisis
March 24, 2022
Special guest speaker David Beasley, former South Carolina governor and head of the U.N. World Food Programme, which was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize The Folks Center for…
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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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Climate Ready Columbia conference will educate on local solutions
March 24, 2022
Discussions about climate change solutions often revolve around national and state efforts, but an upcoming conference at the University of South Carolina will offer local approaches to the global problem.…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech facilitate transfer process for criminal justice students
March 24, 2022
Officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University recently signed an agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for PTC students who graduate with an associate of applied science…
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MTC Vice President honored by the S.C. Women in Higher Education Network
March 23, 2022
Dr. Mary Holloway receives Martha Kime Piper Award The South Carolina Women in Higher Education Network has named Midlands Technical College Vice President Dr. Mary Holloway as its 2022 Martha…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Preschool Registration for 2022-2023 School Year
March 23, 2022
Preschool registration for 2022-2023 school year is now open at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. First Presbyterian Church is located at 410 E. Carolina Avenue. Weekday preschool hours are 7:45-11:30…
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Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees Meeting – March 28
March 23, 2022
The Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the district administrative office. TO…
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Join the Richland County Recreation Commission for the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year Ceremony
March 23, 2022
Commission to Award $2000 Scholarship to Top Female Basketball Player The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announced the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year – Girls’ Basketball awards ceremony.…
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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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Richland One to help district employees deal with high gas prices
March 23, 2022
High gas prices are hitting everyone hard and Richland One leaders want to help district employees offset the cost of filling their tanks to drive to and from work every…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech Facilitate Transfer Process for Criminal Justice Students
March 23, 2022
Officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University recently signed an agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for PTC students who graduate with an associate of applied science…
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Lander University Board of Trustees Votes to Award Bouknight Honorary Degree
March 22, 2022
As Lander University geared up to celebrate the 150th anniversary with an evening of festivities Tuesday, Mar. 15, the University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to award former Vice President…
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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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Lander Students Awarded for their Artwork at Peach Belt Conference Exhibition
March 22, 2022
Artwork created by students of Lander University’s Department of Art + Design received placement in the 2022 Peach Belt Conference Art Exhibition. “It is always so wonderful to have our…
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Wando JROTC cadet selected as US Navy ROTC Prep scholarship recipient
March 22, 2022
Rebecca Coleman, a senior at Wando High School is a JROTC cadet who was selected as the recipient of the US Navy ROTC Prep scholarship to the University of San…
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District announces Nicole Adams as new Special Services Director
March 22, 2022
On March 15, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Nicole M. Adams, Ph.D., as the new special services director. She will replace…
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Special reception, exhibit openings feature art of Fran Gardner
March 22, 2022
From never-before-seen compositions to works spanning over two decades, the artwork of USC Lancaster Distinguished Professor Emerita of Art and Art History Fran Gardner will be on display at USCL’s…
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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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