Gov. Henry McMaster signs bill to assist veterans with in-state tuition

  November 30, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today joined S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill…

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PC Earns $100,000 NIH Grant for Collaborative Research

  November 29, 2021

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences – part of the National Institutes of Health – has awarded a $120,000 grant to Presbyterian College and the Medical University of South…

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Lander University Holds Tree Lighting Event

  November 29, 2021

Story by Zack Bennett Lander University and the local Greenwood community kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the Holiday Tree on the plaza on the evening of…

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MTC Golf Classic raises $75,000 for students

  November 22, 2021

Money funds scholarships for military members, veterans and their families. Active-duty service members, veterans, and their families will benefit from $75,000 in scholarship funding raised at the 2021 Midlands Technical…

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Greenville Technical College earns four NCMPR Awards

  November 22, 2021

Greenville Technical College’s Marketing and Communications department has been honored with four National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Awards. The awards were presented at the NCMPR Medallion Awards…

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District 55 Parent Academy on Social-Emotional Learning

  November 21, 2021

Laurens County School District 55  will host a Parent Academy on Thursday, December 9th from 6-7:00 pm (virtually). Social-emotional Learning: Strengthening the Mental Health of Children and Teenagers will be…

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S.C. arts learning partnership announces name, website

  November 19, 2021

“Arts Grow SC” is the name of the three-year, $20 million partnership to address pandemic-related learning loss announced in June by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and South Carolina…

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Pay $0 for Classes at Piedmont Tech

  November 18, 2021

There are a lot of great jobs available in the region. Many of these opportunities require a college education or advanced training. For that reason, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is…

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Laurens 55 Art Teacher and TikTok Star Revealed

  November 17, 2021

Some people say TikTok what? TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express…

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Just Say Something hosts FUNraiser of the year

  November 17, 2021

Everyone is invited to attend Just Say Something’s FUNraising for the Future Social Event, Silent Auction, and Live Auction on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Jack…

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LCSD 56 Holds Legislative Appreciation Dinner

  November 16, 2021

Every parent, grandparent, teacher and principal knows it really does take a village to raise a child.  This sentiment took on new meaning with the challenges schools, parents and students…

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PSTA statement on proposed revisions to state accountability system

  November 15, 2021

Earlier today, the Education Oversight Committee announced proposed changes to the state’s accountability system for school report cards. As the largest association for professional educators in South Carolina, Palmetto State…

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County employees put stamp on environmental education

  November 10, 2021

A leadership change for the board of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) also marks a passing of the torch from one Richland County employee to another. EEASC…

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PC Choir, Orchestra and Wind Ensembles to Present

  November 10, 2021

You know the holiday season is near when Presbyterian College announces their annual Christmas program. This year, the Department of Music at Presbyterian College will present “Together for Christmas” on…

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