Converse University welcomes ten new faculty members
August 12, 2024
Converse University President Dr. Boone Hopkins has announced the hiring of ten new faculty members for the School of Education, School of Business & Data Science, School of Liberal Arts…
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The Silent Epidemic: Protecting children/teenagers from the vaping crisis
August 12, 2024
We live in an age where the pressures and stresses surrounding raising a child multiply daily. Within this whirlpool, a new, yet sneaky, crisis is presenting in ways that threaten…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces finalists for 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards September 26 at the Chapman Cultural Center
August 12, 2024
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the…
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GSSM and Duke Energy continue partnership with a $5,000 grant to support STEM summer programs
August 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This generous donation has…
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Crayton Middle named 2024 School of Distinction by Association for Middle Level Education
August 12, 2024
Crayton Middle School has been named a 2024 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), becoming the first school in South Carolina to earn the distinction.…
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Second annual Upstate Educational fair will take place on September 25, 2024
August 12, 2024
With back to school on everyone’s mind, organizers of this year’s Upstate Education Preview Event are excited to announce a new date, name, and format for this year’s event. Upstate Education Preview…
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Laurens 55 Graduate Named New Director of Teaching & Learning in Laurens County School District 55
August 12, 2024
During the August 12, 2024, Special-Called Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) School Board Meeting, the LCSD 55 School Board unanimously voted to approve Wendy Burgess as the 2024-2025…
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Heart Math Tutoring Charleston seeks volunteer tutors to support students during 2024-25 school year
August 12, 2024
HMT needs 200 tutors to help over 180 students in CCSD schools Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors (https://heartmathtutoring.org/charleston/#volunteer) to support over 180 students in Charleston during the…
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2024 Dave Spurlock CCSD Football Jamboree canceled
August 12, 2024
Due to challenges created by Tropical Storm Debby, the annual Dave Spurlock Charleston County School District (CCSD) Football Jamboree will not happen in 2024; the 12-team exhibition event was initially…
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Lander University to Host Artists Rojas, Yazmin
August 11, 2024
The community is invited to join the Department of Art + Design for a reception and conversation with visiting artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin on Thursday, September 5, at 5 p.m. in the Lander…
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Back to Roots Gathering: Cultivating Connections at Barefoot Acres
August 11, 2024
Are you interested in becoming more self-sufficient, learning traditional skills, or building a local community of like-minded individuals? The Back to Roots Gathering is your opportunity to do just that.…
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Celebrated Opera Singer Joining Lander’s Music Faculty
August 10, 2024
Keith Jameson has had many important roles in his life as a world-renowned tenor. Yet, he’s most excited about the role that begins when students arrive at Lander University in…
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SC Institute working to prevent sexual violence on campuses statewide
August 10, 2024
Lander University is at the helm of a statewide push to address sexual violence on college campuses with its creation of the South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual…
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Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center Seeks Vendors for Fall Festival on November 2nd
August 9, 2024
The Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center is excited to announce its upcoming Fall Festival, set to take place on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…
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State Museum closed Thursday due to inclement weather
August 8, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Thursday, August 8th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will be monitoring…
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SC Afterschool Alliance offering free help to SC students to complete FAFSA Applications and secure college funding for 2024-2025
August 7, 2024
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA), as an official partner with the U.S. Department of Education, is offering free assistance to South Carolina students to help complete their Free Application…
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Presbyterian College Celebrates Second Commencement for Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
August 6, 2024
The Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral program celebrated its second commencement and doctoral hooding ceremony on Saturday, sending 21 new graduates into their chosen field. In her welcome to the…
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Lander Launches New Master’s in Criminology, Criminal Justice
August 6, 2024
State and local government employees, and law enforcement officers now have a convenient path to an affordable master’s degree thanks to Lander’s new online Master of Science in Criminology and…
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Dr. Rachel Schiera earns Lander’s Junior Faculty Scholar Award
August 6, 2024
During the 2023-24 academic year, Dr. Rachel Schiera taught six different courses at Lander University while strengthening her collaborative research program, developing education curriculumthat is being used internationally and presenting…
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State Museum closed Tuesday due to inclement weather
August 6, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Tuesday, August 6th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will provide an…
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“Rosemont to Mount Vernon“ Exhibit Opening and Celebration August 15 at the Laurens County Museum
August 5, 2024
Against all odds and over 165 years ago, Ann Pamela Cunningham of Waterloo, SC, started the association that saved Mount Vernon, home of the first United States President George Washington.…
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The Little River Regiment vs. The Little River Regiment – Civil War in the Revolutionary War
August 5, 2024
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series will confront the hard topic of neighbors fighting neighbors. Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00 PM, historian Durant Ashmore will speak about “Laurens…
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2024-2025 Columbia College Board of Trustees appointments
August 5, 2024
Columbia College announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees, led by Board Chairman Ben Rex. Melisa (Missy) Underwood Caughman, (CC Class of 1995) is the…
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10X Digital awards digital marketing scholarship
August 5, 2024
10X Digital is proud to announce the winner of the 10X digital marketing scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester, Austin Pennington. Austin Pennington, a 19-year-old from Cloverdale, IN, has shown…
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Richland One staff spotlight: District’s new ombudsman serves as an advocate for all students
August 5, 2024
A graduate of Eau Claire High School and a former teacher and school administrator in the district, Basil Harris has returned to Richland One to serve as the ombudsman. It’s…
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Richland One announces 2023-2024 Coaches of the Year
August 5, 2024
Richland One has announced the Middle School and High School Coaches of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. The announcement was made during the district’s Coaches Convocation on August…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Court Temporarily Blocks Title IX Change from Taking Effect in Four States
August 5, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has granted South Carolina’s request for an administrative injunction, which means the Title…
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Angela Norris named assistant principal at Fulmer Middle School
August 5, 2024
At its August 1, 2024, meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Angela Norris as assistant principal at Fulmer Middle School. Norris is a familiar face at the…
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Ryan Van Omen named assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School
August 5, 2024
A familiar face at Brookland-Cayce High School has been named a new administrator there. Ryan Van Omen has been named an assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School. His hiring was…
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Laurens County Students Invited to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Revolutionary War Poster Competition
August 5, 2024
The Laurens County Revolutionary War 250th Committee (LC250), in partnership with The South Carolina Revolutionary War 250th Commission (SC250), and The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), is excited to…
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August Yard and Garden Tips
August 5, 2024
By Laurens Office of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Watch out for: Lawns • Lawn diseases – continue watching for problems with brown patch and dollar spot in warm season…
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Barrett Moody ’25 Brings Service Entrepreneurship Learning to Life with City Mural Installation
August 5, 2024
When Barrett Moody ‘25 chose to attend Presbyterian College, she could sense that there was something beyond a college degree waiting for her.Now a rising senior, that ‘something’ has come…
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State Museum celebrates “Windows to New Worlds” anniversary with 2-for-1 deal
August 1, 2024
Get up close to sea turtles in an immersive 4D experience and enjoy special planetarium shows. The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our “Windows to…
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Richland Two names new Senior Chief Communications Officer
August 1, 2024
Richland School District Two has named Darci Rush as its new Senior Chief Communications Officer, effective August 1. Rush brings over two decades of broadcast journalism experience and a strong…
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Yates Named Dean of Lander’s College of Science and Mathematics
July 31, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Yates has been named the dean of Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics. Yates, who had been serving as the interim dean of the college, assumed the…
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New Partnership with University of Mount Olive Benefits PTC Graduates
July 31, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Mount Olive (UMO) through the UMO Promise program, offering significant educational advancement opportunities for PTC students.…
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A Gathering of Quilters Day at the Laurens County Museum on August 17
July 31, 2024
Quilting enthusiasts are invited to join the Laurens County Museum for a day filled with fun, food, and camaraderie at the “Gathering of Quilters Day” on Saturday, August 17, from…
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Commemorating Bravery: 244th Anniversary Celebration of Patriot Victory at Musgrove’s Mill
July 31, 2024
The 244th Anniversary Celebration of the Patriot Victory at Musgrove’s Mill is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Musgrove Mill State Park. This event,…
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Richland Library announces new Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
July 31, 2024
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Welcomes Two New Fellows The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Alejandro Jaramillo of Furman University and Amanda Lockett of the University of…
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Presbyterian College Mourns the Loss of Music Professor Dr. Christian Elser
July 31, 2024
As the Presbyterian College community grapples with the sudden loss of music professor Dr. Christian Elser, colleagues and friends remember not only a passionate voice performer with a booming baritone…
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School District Five names veteran administrator principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School
July 29, 2024
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Christian English the new principal at Oak Pointe Elementary. English has served as the principal at Seven Oaks Elementary School since 2020.…
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School District Five names interim principal for Seven Oaks Elementary School
July 29, 2024
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special…
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GLEAMNS to Host Back to School Bash on August 1st
July 29, 2024
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. invites families and community members to its Back to School Bash, taking place on August 1, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at all…
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Getting Ready for School: Emphasizing School Bus Safety for a Safe Start
July 29, 2024
As summer days grow shorter, students in Laurens County will soon be observing that timeless annual ritual: the first day of school. It’s a time when parents are busy getting…
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BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program of 2024 announced
July 27, 2024BOC Sciences announced its new Scholarship Program aimed at supporting college students pursuing degrees in chemistry-related fields. This prestigious scholarship awards $1,000 annually to help these aspiring chemists achieve their…
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Famed author and academic Dr. Temple Grandin to speak at Presbyterian College’s 10th annual Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute
July 26, 2024
One of the country’s most prominent animal behaviorists and champion for autism rights will be the keynote speaker at Presbyterian College’s 10th annual Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute. Author and academic…
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Lander Holds Final Freshman Orientation
July 26, 2024
With classes beginning for the fall semester on August 19, Lander University held its final Freshman Orientation July 23-24. Orientation is required for all new students to ease the transition…
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Lander Cybersecurity Classes to be Offered Online
July 26, 2024
The integration of cyber systems in our daily lives, businesses, and governments has created a significant demand for cyber expertise. Lander’s cybersecurity program prepares students for a career in this…
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Eric Brown will lead St. John’s football program
July 26, 2024
Eric Brown was named the new St. John’s Islanders Head Football Coach, announced by St. John’s Director of Athletics Henry Campbell. Brown enters his twenty-ninth season, having coached every level…
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