Georgetown Library to open Middle Passage exhibit with presentation by Dr. Shannon Eaves
September 1, 2026
College of Charleston historian Dr. Shannon C. Eaves will deliver a public presentation on the history and legacy of the Middle Passage in South Carolina at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct.…
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College of Charleston Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management announces community wine education course
September 1, 2026
The Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the College of Charleston is sharing one of its most popular classes with the community in a new wine education course. Offered in partnership with…
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City of Columbia celebrates WhizWorld’s grand opening and ribbon cutting – Sept 2
September 1, 2026
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the ribbon cutting of WhizWorld Kids Academy(opens in new tab) on Wednesday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. at 903 Elmwood…
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Two Richland One high schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ by U.S. News & World Report
September 1, 2026
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 ranking. Dreher High School(opens in…
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LawyerLisa recognized in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
August 31, 2026
Managing Attorney, Lisa Hostetler Brown, has been recognized by her peers in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for 2027 for her exceptional work in Elder Law.…
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Lander ROTC Cadet August Darden completes grueling Summer training for Army career
August 31, 2026
Lander University senior August Darden spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army. That preparation took Darden to…
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HGTC sees 7% growth in continuing student enrollment for Fall 2026
August 31, 2026
More than 4,600 continuing students return as overall fall registration surpasses 9,000 for second consecutive year Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is reporting a 7% increase in continuing student enrollment this…
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Laurens County First Steps launches
August 31, 2026
Dolly Parton spent seven decades as one of the most recognizable voices in American music. In the days since her death on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, many…
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Newberry College celebrates opening of Wolves Village, renovated library
August 28, 2026
Newberry College celebrated two investments in the student experience Wednesday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Wolves Village and Wessels Library. The celebrations brought together College leaders, students, and community partners to…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2026–27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
August 27, 2026
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announced Afnan Hakami and Kimberly Jones as the 2026-27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows. Each fellow will complete a semester-long project supporting the work of…
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W.A. Perry Middle named Nationally Certified Demonstration magnet school
August 27, 2026W.A. Perry Middle School has been named a 2026 Nationally Certified Demonstration School by Magnet Schools of America, the organization’s top recognition for magnet schools nationwide. W.A. Perry was one…
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Boeing renews $100,000 investment in CCSD career exploration
August 27, 2026
Boeing is renewing its support of Charleston County School District students with a second consecutive $100,000 investment aimed at connecting students with advanced manufacturing careers across the Charleston region. The…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation’s Champions for Student Success event to invest in students and workforce development
August 27, 2026
The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Greenville Technical College’s newly opened Center for Welding &…
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Discover 4-H drop-in event coming to Georgetown County Library on September 3
August 27, 2026
Clemson University Cooperative Extension in Georgetown County invites local youth, parents, and community members to a free “Discover 4-H” drop-in event on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00…
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Clinton High School senior earns perfect ACT score
August 26, 2026
Samuel Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has earned a composite score of 36 on the ACT, the highest score the exam awards. Fewer than 1% of test takers…
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A Back-to-School Time Conversation with Olivia Kilton of Grand Strand Health
August 26, 2026
Helping our children cope and thrive as they return to school By Karen Owens Publisher Most schools throughout the Lowcountry have been back in session for a couple of weeks…
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Georgetown County Library secures $40,500 grant for American Innovation Series
August 26, 2026
“From Independence to Interstellar” will mark America’s 250th with free programs, new books, and online access The Georgetown County Library (GCL) has been awarded a major grant in support of…
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Fountain Inn opens registration for Civics Academy to give residents an inside look at local government
August 26, 2026
Residents looking to gain a deeper understanding of how their city operates behind the scenes can now register for the upcoming Fountain Inn Civics Academy. The interactive public education initiative…
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Golden Strip Career Center to host open house showcasing new welding lab at Brashier campus
August 26, 2026
Area students, parents, and community members interested in high-demand technical trades are invited to tour the latest upgrades at the Golden Strip Career Center’s Brashier Campus during an upcoming open…
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19 Georgetown County schools named 2026 America’s Healthiest Schools
August 26, 2026
Georgetown County School District is proud to announce that 19 schools have been named 2026 America’s Healthiest Schools by Alliance for a Healthier Generation, with schools earning recognition in areas…
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USC Fragile X Collaborative earns national research award for advancing brain health
August 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
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Mathnasium of Lexington celebrates grand opening of new location and next chapter for local families
August 26, 2026
Mathnasium of Lexington recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 930 North Lake Drive in Lexington, bringing families, community members and supporters together to celebrate the center’s…
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Upstate youth clinch sixth consecutive national wildlife title as S.C. hosts championship
August 26, 2026
When South Carolina hosted the National Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) championship this month for the first time in 28 years, local Upstate students proved once again that our region…
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Laurens District 55 High School Raider Tennis Team & community remember the legacy of Abby Davis
August 25, 2026
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Raider Tennis Team, Laurens tennis community, and the friends and family of Abby Davis gathered on August 25, 2026, at the LDHS Tennis…
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Piedmont Technical College computer expert Greg Potts thrives at solving unexpected challenges
August 25, 2026
Greg Potts enjoys finding solutions to unexpected challenges. “I like not necessarily knowing what I am going to do every day,” said Potts, director of IT Applications at Piedmont Technical…
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Low Country Herb Society announces September meeting featuring “The Bee Preacher” Tom Francis
August 25, 2026
The Low Country Herb Society will open its 2026–2027 season with a September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:15 a.m. at the Waccamaw Library. The program will feature guest…
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Graduate-International Recruiter Counselor
August 25, 2026
Graduate-International Recruiter Counselor University of South Carolina Upstate STA00631PO26 Spartanburg, SC Under the direction of the VC for Enrollment Management, the primary purpose of this position is to recruit graduate…
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New Students at Lander Launch into Life as Bearcats
August 24, 2026
Lander University’s newest Bearcats received a warm welcome into the University community during the annual Lander Launch on Friday, Aug. 14. They gathered for meals, made connections, met Lander’s faculty…
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The Village Group receives a $45,000 grant from Power:Ed
August 24, 2026
Plantersville Summer Academy to use grant to curb summer learning loss, boost social-emotional support for rural youth The Village Group, a nonprofit located in rural Georgetown County, working to equip youth with the…
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High school students invited to apply for hands-on nursing event at Tidelands Health
August 24, 2026
Tidelands Health is encouraging high school juniors and seniors in Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing to apply for the health system’s annual Nurses are Extraordinary event. The day-long event will…
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Greenville Technical College opens Center for Welding & Automation Excellence
August 24, 2026Greenville Technical College celebrated the official opening of the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence (CWAE) August 20, 2026, cutting ribbon on the 44,000-square-foot facility with the help of college…
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Five Greenville County high schools rank among top 25 in state, according to U.S. News
August 23, 2026
Five Greenville County high schools have earned spots among the top 25 public high schools in South Carolina, according to the latest annual rankings published by U.S. News & World…
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USC to launch Nuclear Innovation Center
August 21, 2026
As South Carolina’s population and economy continue to grow, the expansion of secure and affordable energy solutions is critical to the state’s future prosperity. With renewed federal investment and private-sector…
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Rose Buyck Newton elected USC Board of Trustees chair
August 21, 2026
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees elected Rose Buyck Newton as its new chairwoman on Friday (Aug. 21). She was elected to the USC Board of Trustees in 2018 and…
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Beyond the Glass: The Day Trip That Actually Silenced My Entire Backseat
August 21, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor If you have a herd of kids spanning the chaotic gap between kindergarten and the pre-teen eye-roll phase (ages 5 to 12 in…
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Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
August 20, 2026
Teach Mathematics courses to students in all academic programs at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. A Master’s Degree in a related field AND a minimum of 18 graduate hours…
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New $250K federal grant expands wargaming at The Citadel
August 20, 2026The Citadel has received a $250,000 federal grant to establish the Intelligence Futures and Judgment Lab, expanding the college’s use of wargaming and simulated national security exercises. The grant from…
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Four CCSD high schools named among South Carolina’s Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report
August 20, 2026
U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High Schools rankings this week, and Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that four CCSD high schools rank among the Top…
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Graduation dates announced for 2027 for Richland One School District
August 20, 2026
Richland One has announced the dates for its 2027 graduation ceremonies. All of the district’s high school graduation ceremonies will be held at the Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln Street,…
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PC names Rhonda Mingo Dean of Students
August 19, 2026
Veteran student affairs leader brings nearly three decades of experience in student engagement, leadership and campus life to Presbyterian College Presbyterian College has named Rhonda L. Mingo its new dean…
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Midlands Technical College recognizes Employees of the Year at fall convocation
August 19, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) recognized some of the college’s outstanding faculty and staff during Fall Convocation Monday, August 17, 2026, at Harbison Theatre. Among the awards presented were six Employee…
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Room to Grow: Lander University announces plans for acquisition of Greenwood District 50’s Genesis Education Center property
August 18, 2026
For the past decade, Lander University has done something few higher education institutions can claim: It has continued to grow, year after year. That momentum – fueled by seven consecutive…
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The science of inspiration: Dr. Melissa Hayes honored for impact on students and community
August 18, 2026
Dr. Melissa Hayes, a Lander University associate professor, has found that teaching microbiology can’t be confined to a laboratory. Often the lessons with the greatest impact are found in student…
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College of Charleston among South Carolina schools awarded $10M NSF grant
August 18, 2026
The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) earlier this month awarded $10 million to launch the South Carolina Collaborative Academic Pathways in STEM (SC-CAPS), a statewide initiative to…
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Charleston County School District creates resource hub for community as work continues on Generative AI
August 18, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently created a Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) Resource Hub on its website to provide students, families, educators, staff, and community members with a central location…
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The College of Charleston is featured in the latest edition of The Princeton Review’s Annual College Guide
August 18, 2026
The College of Charleston is earning praise as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate students by The Princeton Review. This is CofC’s 25th consecutive year being featured as a Best…
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Katee Fletcher at Tri-County Technical College receives Linda C. and Dr. Ralph D. Elliott Presidential Medallion
August 18, 2026Katee Fletcher, academic resource specialist in the Engineering and Industrial Technology (EIT) Division at Tri-County Technical College, was presented the highest award given to staff on August 12. Fletcher was…
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GLA expands entrepreneurship program following successful pilot
August 18, 2026
Registration now open for 20 participants to earn a nationally recognized entrepreneurship credential Following a successful spring pilot, Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is opening registration for 20 participants in the next cohort…
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Director of Development
August 18, 2026
Director of Development University of South Carolina Upstate STA00614PO26 Spartanburg, SC Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA), the Director of Development will be responsible…
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Converse University announces new 2026-2027 Trustees
August 17, 2026
Converse University welcomed four new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Nakia Martin Alexander ’97 Walter Goldsmith Cary Perkins ’96, Ex Oficio Anne Richardson Seabrook ’82 Nakia Martin Alexander…
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