Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors
August 4, 2023
Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…
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Join The Quill & Well Amateur Writers Exchange: A Platform for Aspiring Wordsmiths
August 3, 2023
Are you an aspiring writer looking for a supportive community to share your creative work and exchange ideas? If so, we invite you to be a part of The Quill…
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The third Annual Women for Women Summit
August 3, 2023
The third Annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Francis Marion Hotel in…
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Laurens County First Steps is seeking a Parent Educator
August 2, 2023
Laurens County First Steps is looking for someone who loves children and will make a positive impact on a family. This position will be filled by someone who is caring,…
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Giving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2023
Philanthropic contributions to Furman University in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million, despite downward trends in giving nationally…
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Charleston Water System Citizens Academy applications open through Aug. 20!
August 2, 2023
Charleston Water System (CWS) is accepting applications from customers 18 and older for its annual Citizens Academy through Aug. 20 at www.charlestonwater.com\CitizensAcademy. Five weekly sessions held 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.…
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Special Election Sees Low Voter Turnout as Chip Jenkins Wins Seat 7 on Laurens County District 55 School Board and Two Seats Go To Runoff
August 2, 2023
Yesterday, a special election took place to fill Seat 7 on the Laurens County District 55 School Board, which was previously held by Bubba Rawl. The voter turnout for the…
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Richland One offering Golden Activities Passes for senior citizens
August 2, 2023
Columbia residents Allen Stewart (left) and Deborah McClary Stewart (right) pick up their Golden Activities Passes. Senior citizens age 60 and older who live within the Richland One school attendance…
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College of Charleston raises more than $20 million for third year in a row
August 1, 2023
The College of Charleston Institutional Advancement team raised $20.6 million in gifts and commitments in fiscal year 2023 (FY23), continuing the trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our passionate…
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Lander Forges New Exchange Partnership with University in Mexico
August 1, 2023
Lander University students now have another study abroad opportunity thanks to new exchange partnership between Lander and the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) in Mexico, officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 1. “We…
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USC to admit top 10% of S.C. high school class
August 1, 2023
All South Carolina students who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus…
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Historic Columbia announces August 2023 events
August 1, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for August 2023. See the full list of August events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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PCSP’s Dr. Giuseppe Gumina Wins National Award for Teaching and Leadership
August 1, 2023
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy presented Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy dean Dr. Giuseppe Gumina with a prestigious national award at the organization’s annual meeting on July 25…
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August 1: First Day of School and Election Day for LCSD55 School Board Seats
July 31, 2023
August 1 is the first day of school in Laurens County and election day for three open seats on the LCSD55 school board. The open positions are Seat 1, Seat…
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Palmetto Assessments and Learning opened two offices in South Carolina
July 31, 2023
Palmetto Assessments and Learning Services is now open and serving families in Clemson and Charleston, South Carolina. Co-Owners, Ashleigh Langheim and Liz Hiller founded PALS in 2023 with the belief…
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Two Great Lectures at LC Museum – August 1 and August 8
July 31, 2023
“Banastre Tarletan, August 1, and and William Washington, August 8” LC Museum Cavalry Commanders Lecture Series Tarletan was called the best cavalry man in the British army, but he left…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation unveils 2023 scholarship winners
July 31, 2023
Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, has unveiled its list of 2023 scholarship winners, helping 10 local students offset the cost of higher education. “Our goal is…
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Palmetto Assessments and Learning Services have opened two office in South Carolina
July 31, 2023
Palmetto Assessments and Learning Services is now open and serving families in Clemson and Charleston, South Carolina. Co-Owners, Ashleigh Langheim and Liz Hiller founded PALS in 2023 with the belief…
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Mission 46 aspires to transform South Carolina through scholarships
July 31, 2023Groundbreaking program intends to expand college access in all 46 South Carolina counties An ambitious initiative aims to eliminate the financial barrier to college for bright, under-resourced South Carolina students,…
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Lander Student from Mountville: Determined Not to Miss Out on Opportunities
July 30, 2023
Junior business administration major Jonathan Walker decided to attend Lander University because it was close to his Mountville home. He expected to go to his classes and then return immediately…
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Trident Tech offering tuition-free enrollment for fall and spring semesters
July 28, 2023
Trident Technical College will offer tuition-free enrollment to eligible South Carolina residents for both fall semester 2023 and spring semester 2024, covering all the college’s 150-plus programs of study. The…
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Furman chemists receive $1 million grant to create technology to better analyze air particles
July 27, 2023
Two scientists at Furman University have been awarded a three-year, $1-million grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to create a prototype of a portable, lightweight mass spectrometer for…
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PTC Gunsmithing Program Growth Mirrors Marketplace Growth
July 27, 2023
Hardly a week goes by that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Gunsmithing Program Director John Littlefield doesn’t receive a call from a firearms-related business seeking referrals for work candidates qualified in…
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College of Education to use grant award to offer free tuition for career changers pursuing teaching degrees
July 27, 2023
The College of Education will use a grant award from the South Carolina Department of Education to cover all tuition and associated costs for 36 career changers pursuing a master’s…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 27, 2023
The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2024 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a project that can create a…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation host the 2023 Summer Book Sale
July 27, 2023
Shop Thousands of Books and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2023 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library…
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More students to receive free meals this school year
July 27, 2023
Students at 25 schools and centers in Richland School District Two will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year and families will not have to fill…
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Back to school survey: 44% of teens “likely” to use AI to do their schoolwork for them this school year
July 27, 2023
Research by Junior Achievement Shows 60% of Teens Consider the Use of AI to Do Their Schoolwork for Them as “Cheating” A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement…
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Introducing Charleston Southern University’s 4th president
July 27, 2023
The Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees unanimously approved and announced the appointment of B. Keith Faulkner, JD, LLM, MBA, as CSU’s fourth president. Faulkner, a 1998 Charleston Southern alumnus, will…
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USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs celebrate 10K visitors
July 27, 2023
The USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Lab Network has reached a significant milestone. To date, the eight established iCarolina Learning Labs have served over 10,000 visitors across South Carolina. The…
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Solicitor’s office, state Human Trafficking Task Force donate supplies to local schools
July 27, 2023
School children across the 8th Circuit, comprised of Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties, will again be greeted with the time-honored tradition of a school supply donation from the 8th…
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Five ways to spend unused 529 plan funds
July 26, 2023
Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education for a child. Imagine that you have been saving for your child’s college education since she was a…
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Laurens County Library Announces August Program Offerings
July 26, 2023
Dog Days of Summer got you down? Enjoy a month of exciting programs at the Laurens County Libraries. We start off with Beginning Vegetable Garden with Master Gardener Jim Reynolds.…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency publishes new insights piece: Hi Ed Marketing: Navigating a Changing Landscape
July 26, 2023
Cyberwoven, a leading brand, web, and marketing agency located in the heart of South Carolina, sat down with the firm’s Director of Strategy, Dan Hoover, to discuss the evolving higher…
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Clinton Churches Plan “Walk, Worship & Prayer” for the New School Year
July 26, 2023
Local churches in Clinton are organizing a special event, “Walk, Worship & Prayer for our Schools,” on Sunday, July 30, at 6:00 pm. The event will commence with a walk…
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Unveiling the Transformative Impact of the New Clinton Library Building with Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 26, 2023
History was made in Clinton on Thursday July 20 as members of the community gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Clinton Library. It was a hot sunny morning…
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United Way of Laurens County Launches Youth Advisory Program to Empower Future Leaders
July 26, 2023
United Way of Laurens County (UWLC) recently announced the launch of its innovative Youth Advisory Program, aiming to engage and empower the youth of the community. This program comes with…
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SC Teachers Visit SC Ports Wando Welch Terminal
July 26, 2023
Strategic Development Group was proud to sponsor a trip for South Caroline educators to the South Carolina Ports Authority on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The trip was hosted by the…
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Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program Granted Seven-Year Acote Accreditation
July 26, 2023
The Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Presbyterian College has been approved for a seven-year accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) — the longest initial accreditation time…
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Bridging The Gap launches this week to explore workforce
July 25, 2023
The YoPro Know will be releasing Bridging The Gap, its latest effort to help further discussion on the recruitment and retention of young professionals, on its social media channels this…
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Newberry College to partner with new YMCA childcare center
July 25, 2023
Affordable, high-quality childcare centers are in high demand in South Carolina. With the Newberry YMCA planning to build a new center in the next year, Newberry College teacher education students…
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GSSM receives $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies to provide scholarships for summer programs
July 25, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced it has received a $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies. This gift will support scholarships for students across the…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Holds Successful Back to School Bash, Equipping Students for a Bright School Year
July 24, 2023
As the summer break comes to a close, students in Laurens County were welcomed back to school with smiles and backpacks full of school supplies, thanks to the Laurens County…
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Clemson University shatters fundraising record with unprecedented philanthropic support
July 24, 2023
On June 30, Clemson University concluded another extraordinary fiscal year marked by record-breaking levels of philanthropic generosity in academics and athletics. With an overwhelming outpouring of support from donors, the…
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First Day of School and Back to School Supply Drive-Thru in Laurens County School District 55
July 24, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) reminds students and parents that school starts in less than two weeks. LCSD 55 schools start Tuesday, August 1, 2023. As a further…
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Laurens Academy Teacher Hiring
July 23, 2023
Laurens Academy is looking for a 2nd grade teacher and 3rd grade teacher for the upcoming school year! If you are interested, contact Mrs. Dianne Simmons at [email protected]!
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Lakelands Young Republicans Unite District 55 Community for an Informative School Board Forum
July 22, 2023
The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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Laurens 55 Community Supports Countdown to Kindergarten
July 21, 2023
On July 13, 2023, the Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) administrative office hosted a remarkable event, the Countdown to Kindergarten. Community representatives, district staff members, school administrators, and…
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PTC Students Build Storage Shed at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands
July 20, 2023
The screeching of a circular saw, the pounding of hammers, and the amiable chatter of workers filled the air one sunny morning recently on the campus of the Boys &…
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Former teacher to serve as Original Six Foundation’s first program coordinator
July 20, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides afterschool and literacy programs for vulnerable students in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina, has named Cameron Gentry program coordinator.…
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