Greenville Technical College honors Unsung Heroes Peg and Harry van Bergen
October 10, 2023
Peg and Harry van Bergen, residents of The Woodlands at Furman, were recently honored by Greenville Technical College (GTC) as Unsung Heroes for their dedication to education and community service.…
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Richland Library celebrates Filipino Heritage Month
October 10, 2023
Visit the featured art exhibition and more! Join Richland Library for an opening reception of its newest art exhibition, Weaving Communities and Cultures Through Cloth, Friday, October 6 from 6:30 – 8:30…
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School outperforms other South Carolina virtual schools on State assessments
October 10, 2023
State assessment results released by the South Carolina Department of Education show South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS) outperformed all virtual schools as well as the state averages across multiple…
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Nursery Road Elementary School receives grant from South Carolina Department of Education
October 10, 2023
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet (NRES-AM) has received a $12,400 Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) grant for the project Excellence in Arts at Nursery Road Elementary Integration from the South Carolina…
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Converse University mourns loss of Walter S. Montgomery, Jr.
October 10, 2023
The Converse University community is mourning the recent loss of steadfast Converse supporter Walter S. Montgomery, Jr., on October 3. Montgomery was a Life Trustee, a recipient of the prestigious Dexter Edgar…
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Clemson professor takes a strategic approach to Strategic Management course
October 10, 2023
Zeki Simsek, Ph.D. professor of management and the Gressette Endowed Chair at Clemson University In a traditionally formatted MBA course, students might expect the syllabus to include textbook readings, lecture…
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Clemson Extension hires new precision ag specialist
October 10, 2023
Kevin Royal The Clemson University Center for Agricultural Technology (CU-CAT) is growing and has added a new precision agriculture specialist to its staff. Kevin Royal, the new specialist, is located…
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Clemson graduate student receives NASA SC Space Grant Fellowship for battery research
October 10, 2023
NASA is on the quest for a better battery — one that is lighter, longer lasting and able to survive the extreme temperatures found in space — and a Clemson…
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Stand By Your Pan: Upstate Fire Department’s Hilarious Approach to Fire Safety
October 10, 2023
In a bid to grab the public’s attention during National Fire Prevention Week, the Greenville Fire Department of South Carolina has taken a unique and amusing approach to convey a…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know to speak at National SHRM Conference
October 9, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be sharing her innovative workforce development insights at The Society for Human Resources Management’s national conference this November. Parker plans to share her expertise…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year, Kelly Jewett of Byrnes High School
October 9, 2023The Spartanburg Science Center celebrated 45 years of STEM Enrichment in Spartanburg County at the Chapman Cultural Center last night with the Inaugural STEM Educator of the Year Awards, a…
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Exploring the Historical Path to the US Constitution and the Information Age: A Lecture by Tim Lord at Laurens County Museum
October 8, 2023
The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens County Museum is set to delve into a fascinating exploration of the historical path leading to the creation of the US Constitution…
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Laurens County First Steps Hosts Interactive Session on Academic Readiness and Early Childhood Development
October 8, 2023
Laurens County First Steps, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting early childhood development, is excited to announce an engaging and informative session on Academic Readiness & Early Childhood Development. The…
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McLeod Health partners with WGU for staff educational opportunities
October 6, 2023
FLORENCE, SC – McLeod Health has signed a collaboration agreement with online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) that will provide personalized pathways to higher education through affordable bachelor’s and master’s…
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USC reopens the South Caroliniana Library
October 5, 2023
The university officially reopened South Caroliniana Library today with a celebration and ribbon cutting. South Caroliniana Library is the oldest freestanding academic library in the country. The design of the…
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Lexington One Board of Trustees gives superintendent an ‘overall extremely effective evaluation’
October 5, 2023
As part of the work session and business meeting on October 3, 2023, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees conducted the evaluation of Dr. Gerrita Postlewait, superintendent…
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Jeff Smith ’92 joins PC as alumni engagement coordinator
October 5, 2023
Presbyterian College alumnus Jeff Smith ’92 has returned to his alma mater as the new alumni engagement coordinator. Smith, who previously served in PC’s Office of Advancement as a major…
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Billionaire Sheila Johnson to speak at Women for Women Summit in Charleston
October 5, 2023Salamander Hotels & Resorts founder and CEO, Sheila Johnson, will be a keynote speaker at the Women for Women Summit in Charleston on Thursday, October 5th. The daylong event, hosted…
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Grant allows College of Charleston students, Professor to launch project with groundbreaking potential
October 5, 2023
Combine NASA and Silicon Valley and you come up with one of the most cutting-edge places in the world – the Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. Since 1939, state-of-the-art facilities…
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$300,000 NSF MRI Grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists
October 5, 2023
Grant adds computing resources and expands MERCURY’s reach to more primarily undergraduate institutions, underrepresented students George C. Shields of Furman University, Maria A. Gomez of Mount Holyoke College and Carol A. Parish of the University…
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Newberry College appoints Syno to Center for Student Success
October 5, 2023
Newberry College has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Syno to the role of assistant dean for the Center for Student Success, effective Oct. 30. Syno comes to Newberry from…
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South Carolina Department of Education Superintendent Weaver Visits Waterloo Elementary School
October 4, 2023
As first reported on the Buzz, South Carolina Superintendent Ellen Weaver recently visited Laurens County to speak to a joint meeting of the Laurens and Clinton Rotary Clubs and then…
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Jeff Smith ’92 joins PC as Alumni Engagement Coordinator
October 3, 2023
Presbyterian College alumnus Jeff Smith ’92 has returned to his alma mater as the new alumni engagement coordinator. Smith, who previously served in PC’s Office of Advancement as a major…
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Clemson University researchers receive $17.5 million from CDC to strengthen outbreak detection and response
October 3, 2023
Researchers in the Clemson University Department of Public Health Sciences have received $17.5 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to inform and improve outbreak detection and…
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Newberry College invites community to Handel’s “Messiah”
October 3, 2023
Continuing a beloved tradition, Newberry College will perform the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s sacred oratorio “Messiah” and invites the community to be part of the magic. The concert, given…
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State Museum launches its first-ever podcast: Our State, Our Stories
October 3, 2023
First season premieres October 10 on Spotify, Apple Music and Google Podcasts Ahead of its 35th anniversary this November, the South Carolina State Museum announces its first-ever podcast: Our State,…
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SC Technical College System Foundation receives $40,000 Power:Ed grant to expand a tech workforce development program to meet the demand for skilled coders
October 3, 2023The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech…
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Governor’s School honors children of the Holocaust through The Butterfly Project
October 3, 2023
Inspired by the hands-on teaching approach of The Butterfly Project, the SC Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities has installed three mosaics to honor those impacted by the Holocaust tragedy.…
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Rotary Clubs of Laurens and Clinton Host SC Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver
October 2, 2023
The Rotary Clubs of Laurens and Clinton recently came together to extend a warm welcome to a distinguished guest, South Carolina Department of Education State Superintendent Ellen Weaver. Senator Danny…
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‘Medically Speaking’ Program Continues at Lander
October 2, 2023
People living in 60 other countries have longer lifespans than people in the United States. “That’s terrible,” said cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Brian Goodman, who spoke at Lander University on Tuesday,…
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Lander Forges New Exchange Partnership with Italian University
October 2, 2023
Lander University students have yet another exciting study abroad opportunity thanks to a new exchange partnership with Italy’s L’Università di Trento (UniTrento), officials announced recently. “We are excited to host…
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District Court Judge McFadden Speaks at Lander for Constitution Day
October 1, 2023
Lander University observed Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 18, with a presentation by Trevor McFadden, U.S. District Court judge for the District of Columbia. McFadden, whose visit was sponsored by…
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Lander University Celebrates Vernon Burton
September 30, 2023
During “A Celebration of Vernon Burton,” Lander University honored the renowned historian who grew up in Ninety Six and has achieved national and international acclaim as a scholar and an…
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Helping Hands of Georgetown receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to support more students in its Youth Empowerment Program
September 28, 2023
Pictured L to R: Lynne Ford, HH Associate Director; Jean Rothrock, HH Board Chair; Brycen Mention, YEP junior @ Georgetown High School; Daju’honna Mitchell, YEP senior @ Georgetown High School;…
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Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways to Education Certification Program (APEC) recognizes accomplishments of 20 program participants
September 28, 2023
The Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center at Columbia College was created in 2018 as an initiative to serve area school districts by providing a pathway for district employees…
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Coming soon: Rocktoberfest
September 27, 2023
Get ready to rock the boat and tip your glass back at the premiere of “Rocktoberfest” on October 7. Open to everyone, this will be a wonderful evening of live…
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Bridging the Gap Advocacy Hosts Fall Camp for Laurens County School District 55 and 56 Students
September 27, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 and 56 have made adjustments to their academic calendars and Bridging the Gap Advocacy’s Community Center at 101 Park Place Laurens is stepping up to…
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Exhibit Sheds Light on Palmetto State’s Pivotal Role in the American Revolutionary War
September 26, 2023
A special traveling exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” opens at The Museum in Uptown Greenwood on Friday, Oct. 6with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. The reception…
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Richland One Alumni Profile: Author Mary Winn Heider’s career journey is a lesson for students trying to figure out their paths
September 26, 2023
Mary Winn Heider’s path to becoming an author could be a book she would see herself enjoying. She was a bartender on a train in Alaska, she traveled with circuses…
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Langston Baptist Church to Host Symposium – “How Old is the Earth?”
September 26, 2023
Langston Baptist Church in Clinton is set to host a thought-provoking symposium titled “How Old is the Earth?” on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm. The symposium aims to provide…
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Cypress Adventures receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its afterschool youth leadership program for middle and high school students
September 26, 2023HARTSVILLE, SC – Cypress Adventures, Inc. has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to help meet the demand to expand its successful…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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From Start to Finish, Lander’s Family Day was Packed with Fun
September 26, 2023
When it’s Family Day at Lander University, the whole family gets involved. That’s why Haylen Satterfield, a senior from Spartanburg, could not leave her family members, Waylon and Willie –…
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Historic Converse Residential Hall transformed
September 25, 2023
Converse University officials proudly unveiled the transformation of historic Cudd Hall on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023. Members of the campus and local communities, as well as alumni and friends,…
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Greenville Jewish Federation to host Community Shabbat Dinner
September 25, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation is inviting the entire community this November to take part in a traditional dinner centered on coming together and strengthening friendships. The Community Shabbat Dinner will…
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Whitten Center Celebrates Groundbreaking for Upcoming Interactive Sensory Garden
September 24, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs recently marked a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming interactive sensory garden at the Whitten Center in Clinton. With…
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LC Museum to Host Revolutionary War Lecture – The Historical Path to the US Constitution and the Information Age
September 24, 2023
The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens County Museum continues on Tuesday, October 10, at 6:30 pm, with “The Historical Path to the US Constitution and the Information Age”…
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Richland One announces dates for 2024 high school graduations
September 21, 2023
Richland One has announced the dates for its 2024 high school graduation ceremonies. All of the graduation ceremonies will be held at the Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln Street, Columbia,…
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Rural non-profit, DIG receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support more youth in STEAM skills and career discovery
September 21, 2023
Dreams, Imagination, and Gift Development Program (DIG), has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support DIG’s five existing afterschool and career…
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Charleston Southern named to U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges List
September 21, 2023
U.S. News & World Report has once again named Charleston Southern University to its Best Colleges list for 2024 in the Best Regional Universities in the South, Best Colleges for Veterans,…
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