USC’s newest effort to recruit more rural students
August 20, 2024
USC has joined a network that supports getting more rural students into college. The STARS College Network features more than 30 colleges supporting pipeline programs and recruiting efforts as well as offering financial aid and…
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USC specialized advising keeps thousands of students in class
August 20, 2024
Specialized advising initiatives have helped keep thousands of USC students in class, boosting retention and graduation rates. One program has helped nearly 6,500 students sign up for classes over its first three years.…
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Cutting-edge training center will boost nursing grads by 80%
August 20, 2024
USC’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center opened a new cutting-edge clinical training centeron the hospital’s West Columbia campus. The center will allow USC to boost the number of nursing…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024
Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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The Mystery of Indian Trader James Adair to Be Explored at Laurens County Museum on August 27
August 20, 2024
James Adair, an Indian trader and early settler known for his influential book “The History of the American Indian,” mysteriously vanished after its publication in 1775. The mystery of Adair’s…
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University unveils newest student-built autonomous offroad rescue vehicle
August 19, 2024
Clemson University unveiled its latest groundbreaking autonomous rescue vehicle, Deep Orange 15, on Aug. 13 at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) in Novi, Michigan. Deep Orange 15,…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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Richland One awards Educational Ingenuity Grants to five teachers
August 19, 2024
Five Richland One teachers have been awarded $1,000 grants through the district’s 2024- 2025 Educational Ingenuity Grants Program. All Richland One teachers are eligible to apply for grant awards of…
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Lexington Two celebrates Teachers of the Year, Support Staff of the Year at reception
August 19, 2024
Lexington Two ushered in its new Performing Arts Center in a big way earlier this month, recognizing all school-level Teachers and Support Staff of the Year, followed by the announcement…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2028 During Annual White Coat Ceremony
August 18, 2024
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy welcomed its newest students this week at the annual White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 16 in Belk Auditorium. Two dozen new P1s were granted…
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Imaginations Shine at Laurens Library: Lego Art Event for Children
August 18, 2024
The Laurens Public Library is hosting an event that promises to ignite the imaginations of young builders in the community. On August 26 at 4:00 p.m., children ages 6-10 are…
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CCSD opens 2024-2025 school year with all teaching positions filled
August 16, 2024Historic teacher fill rate to serve students well Charleston County School District (CCSD) is opening an unprecedented school year with its approximately 3,600 classroom teacher positions filled. Superintendent of Schools…
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Conservation-based opportunities abound for Richland County students
August 16, 2024
With a new academic year underway, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is offering a variety of fun and inspiring conservation education programs for local youth and educators.…
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Montessori School holds grand opening in Cayce
August 16, 2024Cayce Mayor Elise Partin has announced the opening of Cayce Montessori School at 1000 Poplar Street. The official grand opening celebration was held Thursday, August 15. “I have known these…
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Golden Spur returns to USC campus
August 16, 2024
Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined the University of South Carolina for a special grand opening of the Golden Spur restaurant on August 15. A reincarnation of an old…
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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024
Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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State Museum receives 250k IMLS Museums for America grant to digitize its Natural History collection
August 15, 2024
The grant will support staffing to digitize nearly 5,000 fossils The South Carolina State Museum has been awarded a fourth Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America…
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Laurens Academy Prepares for Orientation with Over 300 Students Set to Begin the 2024-25 School Year
August 14, 2024
Laurens Academy is set to welcome new and returning families to its upcoming Orientation this Sunday, August 18th, as they prepare to kick off the 2024-25 school year. In response…
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Laurens County Revolutionary War 250th Sestercentennial Committee Announces Winners of Essay Competition
August 14, 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 proud to…
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Santee Cooper welcomes newest additions to Power Associates Scholarship Program
August 14, 2024
Santee Cooper welcomed 14 new students to the Power Associates Scholarship Program during its annual Power Associates Signing Day at the utility’s headquarters. Through the program, Santee Cooper awards scholarships…
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Greenville Tech Foundation launches new Greenville Tech Champions giving society
August 14, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Greenville Tech Champions monthly giving society. For over 50 years, the Foundation has worked to support the…
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School District Five names interim Director of Special Services
August 14, 2024
Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as the interim Director of Special Services. Friend currently serves as the Coordinator of Special Services. Prior to that position,…
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Lander University Dining Hall Gets a Major Facelift
August 14, 2024
When students return to Lander University this week for the Fall 2024 semester, they might not recognize their campus dining hall. Located on the lower level of the Grier Student…
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Lowcountry students gain work experience as 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders
August 13, 2024
Bank of America selected two Charleston County high school students as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development and service. These community-minded students…
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New students arrive at Clemson University
August 13, 2024
After receiving a record number of undergraduate applications in an increasingly competitive admissions cycle, Clemson University will soon welcome a first-year class of around 5,031 students to Tigertown. These incoming…
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Clemson Rural Health adds new provider, dermatology services to upstate clinics
August 13, 2024
Clemson Rural Health (CRH) continues to show its commitment to improving the health of rural and underserved communities by expanding the breadth of its services. In addition to a new medical…
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Nursing professor receives funding to examine advance care planning decision making and end-of-life care for dementia patients
August 13, 2024
Zahra Rahemi, associate professor in the Clemson University School of Nursing, has received more than $650,000 in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine the end-of-life decision…
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Roy Professorships support research on Alzheimer’s, cancer, substance abuse disorders
August 13, 2024
Cancer patients, people who suffer from substance abuse disorders and those with Alzheimer’s disease stand to benefit from research by Clemson University’s newest Dr. Wallace R. Roy Distinguished Professors. Kaileigh…
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Harbison Theatre curates an artistically diverse 2024-2025 season
August 13, 2024
The award-winning venue sets the stage for an exciting new year at the most colorful seats in town Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has launched its new 2024-2025 season.…
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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, 2024Due 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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