Colonial Life invests $500,000 in United Way’s ‘Young Men United’
March 16, 2023
Young men preparing to attend college or enter the workforce have a better chance to reach their academic and career goals thanks to a $500,000 financial investment from Colonial Life.…
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Superintendent Weaver announces Clover High School’s Wayne Williams as Teacher of the Year Finalist
March 16, 2023State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Clover High School’s Wayne Williams today with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 16, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore Middle…
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Midlands Technical College opens Center for Business and Information Technologies
March 16, 2023
New facility on the Beltline Campus directly supports workforce development for in-demand jobs. Midlands Technical College cut the ribbon and formally opened the new Center for Business and Information Technologies…
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PC Students Embrace Networking at ’23 Mocktails and Mingling Event
March 16, 2023
At Presbyterian College, what you know – and who you know – are both important. At the college’s seventh annual “Mocktails and Mingling” this spring, students met nearly two dozen…
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Two upstate schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 15, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore…
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Two midlands schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 15, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore…
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PTC selected for Gates Foundation higher education initiative
March 14, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Intermediaries for Scale” (IFS) initiative, a $100 million investment over five years to forge…
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GirlUp GVL receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to ensure high school girls from under-resourced community have the support they need to succeed
March 14, 2023Local nonprofit, GirlUp GVL, has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 70 area high school girls have the resources they need to…
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Garcia Attributes Leadership Skills to Lander’s RA Program
March 14, 2023
Sophomore criminology major Daniel Garcia, of Chapin, says there are many benefits to being a resident assistant at Lander University, but what’s most rewarding is the fellowship that exists among…
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Glen M. Crawford is Selected as Columbia College Director of Athletics
March 14, 2023President Tom Bogart is proud to announce the appointment of Glen M. Crawford as the next Director of Athletics at Columbia College. Crawford brings with him decades of experience in…
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Baker Business Bowl IX wraps up, winner receives $10,000 for their business plan
March 13, 2023
After making it through three rounds of the Baker Business Bowl IX and working on their business plan, one team has claimed victory — and a $10,000 check. Team Landsformer…
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Margot Brooks named director of 112, Capitol Theatre operations
March 10, 2023
Presbyterian College announced this week that Margot Brooks will lead two of the college’s major off-campus initiatives. Brooks was named director of 112, the new restaurant and social hub on…
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Laurens Electric awards local students the ‘trip of a lifetime’
March 10, 2023
Three local high school juniors and one sophomore are the winners of expense paid trips this summer, sponsored by Laurens Electric Cooperative. Ella Adair of Clinton, Ciana Mumford of Gray…
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Midlands Technical College and Truist announce S.C.’s first Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator program
March 10, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Truist announced a new training program that will help change the landscape of workforce development in the Palmetto State. Funded by $700,000 from Truist Foundation…
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Lander Professor of History Honored
March 9, 2023
Lander University Professor of History Dr. Robert Figueira has been elected to a three-year term as an Executive Council member of the South Carolina Historical Association (SCHA). Figueira, a medievalist,…
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Tri-County Technical College and North Greenville University announce first-of-its-kind partnership
March 9, 2023
Tri-County Technical College and North Greenville University (NGU) officials signed a first-of-its kind articulation agreement today (March 6) that enables the transfer of Tri-County students to NGU’s Educational Studies online bachelor’s degree program.…
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Converse University receives $592K grant from National Science Foundation
March 9, 2023
Converse University received a $592,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand upon its existing STEM outreach program, Science, Technology, Arts, and Research Scholars (STARS). The grant was…
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RSWCD awards 5 grants to support students’ conservation initiatives
March 8, 2023
Hydroponics, school gardens, composting among grant-funded projects Students in five Richland County schools and education sites will take part in hands-on environmental education this spring, thanks to Conservation Education Mini-Grants…
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The Citadel claims first place in Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S. competitions
March 8, 2023
Citadel cadets took first place in the 2022 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S., or AMCSUS, physical training challenge, representing The Citadel’s dedication to fitness in the…
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Area youth invited to attend a community youth symposium
March 8, 2023
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., invites youth in the West Columbia, Columbia and surrounding areas to attend its annual Youth Symposium on March…
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Rayshawn Trapp, school counselor and Lander alumna, pens book
March 8, 2023
Rayshawn Trapp always dreamed of becoming an author. Uncertain about what type of book she should write, Trapp prayed for guidance. In the intervening years, Trapp honed her skills as…
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PC Cuts Ribbon on Historic Capitol Theatre as Esports Program Moves into Newly Renovated Facility in Laurens
March 7, 2023
Presbyterian College’s dream of launching a new social hub in Laurens came to fruition Thursday as the college and community celebrated the formal opening of the esports arena in the…
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Richland County to consider how to allocate millions in emergency funds
March 7, 2023
Richland County’s Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public work session as the County winds down its distribution of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. During the work…
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District 55 Celebrates Read Across America Week
March 7, 2023
Read Across America Week is March 2-6, 2023. The National Education Association (NEA) launched this week-long celebration in 1998 to promote reading and educate people about the benefits of reading.…
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South Carolina State Fair announces 67% increase in scholarship funds
March 7, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first…
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Looking Ahead in Teacher Education
March 7, 2023
by Jessica Carter, PhD Accelerated Program Designed to Help Teachers Get Ahead in 12 Months The Lowcountry is just one area that has been affected nationally, facing a historically high…
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Greenville Technical College employees recognized as educators of the year
March 7, 2023The South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) has recognized three employees from Greenville Technical College (GTC) as Educators of the Year in recognition of their outstanding service and achievement. Chris…
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PC Students Engage in Service Project at Piedmont Presbyterian Church
March 7, 2023
Presbyterian College students gathered at Piedmont Presbyterian Church in Mountville on Feb. 25 for a service project that was as profoundly meaningful to participants as it was helpful to the…
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Converse to Host 2023 Emerging Young Artists Exhibition
March 6, 2023
Converse University’s Department of Art and Design will host the 2023 Emerging Young Artists Exhibition March 13-25, 2023, in Milliken Art Gallery, an on-campus exhibition space with unique visual access…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation announces $150,000 in scholarships
March 6, 2023
Current students can apply now for 87 awards The Midlands Technical College Foundation is making more than $150,000 in scholarships available to MTC students for the 2023-24 academic year. To…
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Lander University College of Education Launches Middle Level Education Degree
March 3, 2023
South Carolina’s future middle school teachers can now choose Lander University to continue their education and launch their careers with Lander’s new Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education, which…
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March 20 showcase to highlight PTC 2023 travel packages
March 3, 2023
It’s one thing to learn about a place by reading about it or watching a video. To actually experience a place — to see, feel, hear, smell, and taste its…
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Laurens County Museum Lecture on March 7: The Role of Enslaved People, Loyalists, and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War
March 3, 2023
The Role of Enslaved People, Loyalists, and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens County Museum continues on Tuesday, March 7, 7:00 pm,…
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Teacher Clothes Closet Returns to Lander
March 3, 2023
When it comes time for student teaching or job interviews, education students often find that they don’t have the clothes they need to look professional. That’s where teacher clothes closets…
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Team Ecology Volunteers Needed
March 2, 2023
Get Ready for Team Ecology! This week long adventure will take place March 28 – 31 at the Joe Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens. All of the public school…
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Heyman to receive Distinguished Mentor Award from Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
March 2, 2023
William “Bill” Heyman, founder and chief executive officer of leading executive recruitment firm Heyman Associates, has been selected to receive the inaugural Distinguished Mentor Award from the newly established Martin Center…
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CCSD opens survey for 2023-2024 Academic Calendar options
March 2, 2023
Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved two options for the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar for public review and feedback this week. Students, staff, district employees, parents, and community members…
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Lander Professor to Discuss African American Athletes and the Olympic Games
March 2, 2023
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University invites the community to attend a discussion with Dr. Kevin Witherspoon, professor of history, titled “African American Athletes, Race, and…
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Laurens County School District 55 Provides New Mental Wellness Resource for Parents
March 2, 2023
As the pandemic’s unseen costs begin to unfold on the mental health front, some wonder how school children will be impacted. Despite the massive challenge we face, there are growing…
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Upcountry History Museum Exhibit showcases Kenny Rogers’ talents
March 1, 2023
Say the name Kenny Rogers and the first things that come to mind are songs and television movies. The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, offers a…
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PC Welcomes Students to First Annual Jacobs Scholars Day
March 1, 2023
Presbyterian College welcomed students impacted by foster care to campus during the first annual Jacobs Scholars Day on Feb. 20. Two dozen prospective students, 17 legal guardians, and four social…
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PTC Foundation Lacing Up Sneakers for ‘Spring Forward 5K’ on March 25
March 1, 2023
Bolstered by enthusiastic participation and numerous finish line high-fives last year, the Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its second annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk…
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Greenville Tech Foundation celebrates 50 years of impact in 2023
March 1, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation was established in 1973 to support Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming students’ lives and helping the community thrive. This is achieved by providing a world-class,…
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Thornwell Offers “Strengthening Families” Program to Local Community
February 28, 2023
Thornwell’s Strengthening Families program is seeking Laurens County families to participate in the FREE spring course beginning March 7th. This family skills building group offers parents and caregivers helpful tools,…
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LushAcres Farm Now Open for Field Trips
February 28, 2023
Spring Field Trip registration is now open at LushAcres Farm! LushAcres Farm in Clinton welcomes school groups, community groups, and people of all ages. They provide a fun environment for…
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The Citadel to co-host Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium
February 28, 2023
The Citadel and the College of Charleston will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium, scheduled for March 9 – 12. The event, which will take place on the…
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District 56 Takes Additional Steps for Security at all Schools
February 28, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 has taken additional steps to keep students, faculty and staff safe. The District has purchased metal detectors for use during school and after school activities.…
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District 56 Educator is Recipient of Judy Redman Lifetime Service Award
February 28, 2023
If you know Eddie Marshall, you know his love for reading and children. Marshall has spent his entire career advocating for children and the importance of reading. This past weekend…
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Jacquelyn Carlen becomes CCSD’s Interim Chief Financial Officer
February 27, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Jacquelyn Carlen as the Interim Chief Financial Officer. Carlen has served as CCSD’s Executive Director of Finance since 2017. Carlen has been responsible for…
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