Superintendent Search Firm Retained
May 3, 2023
Richland School District Two Board of Trustees has taken another step in the search for a permanent superintendent. The Board has retained the services of McPherson & Jacobson LLC, a…
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Local advocates pursue “Mental Health For All” at NAMIWalks 2023
May 3, 2023
As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so have the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as…
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PTC Horticulture students shine at national competition
May 2, 2023
Six Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students in the Horticulture Program traveled to Mississippi State University in Starkville last month to compete in the 47th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC). After all the soil settled, they returned to Greenwood…
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Clemson University, Prisma Health NIH Accelerator Program helps researchers get prestigious funding
May 2, 2023
Confidence. Experience. Career-long advice. These are just some of the things that post-doctoral fellow Amy Schuster has gained while in the Clemson University/Prisma Health National Institutes of Health (NIH) Accelerator…
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Upcountry Fiber to offer free digital literacy classes in Easley
May 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has partnered with Tri-County…
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NIH awards MUSC $11.3 million to study autism, other neurodevelopmental differences
May 2, 2023
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Medical University of South Carolina $11.3 million dollars to create a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence, or COBRE, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions.…
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Laurens County 4-H Summer Camp Options – Registration Now Open
May 2, 2023
Laurens County 4-H Summer Day Camps are open for registration and there are three great opportunities. Here is a description of each camp. Use the link for each camp to…
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Palmetto Goodwill to host Shining Star Awards Luncheon on May 10
May 2, 2023
Palmetto Goodwill will host its signature annual Shining Star Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 10 at the College Center of Trident Technical College from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All…
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Veteran Business Outreach Center launches at The Citadel
May 2, 2023
The Citadel now hosts a center designed to help South Carolina’s veterans start or expand their small businesses. The college has been awarded funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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Lander University Hosts Social Science Symposium
May 2, 2023
“Rural areas have unique issues,” according to Lane Riley, keynote speaker at this year’s Carolina Undergraduate Social Science Symposium (CUSSS), hosted by Lander University. She should know. After graduating from…
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Do What You Love: Nathan Bridges Completes BSN Degree with Lander’s RN-BSN Completion Program
May 2, 2023
After earning a degree in business, former Lander University baseball player Nathan Bridges spent his first few years out of college working in the accounting field. But in 2018, after…
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Wando’s Nicole Breen honored as 2023 SC Scholastic Journalist of the Year
May 2, 2023
Wando High School is proud to announce Nicole Breen, co-editor in chief of the school’s award-winning yearbook Legend, was recently named the 2023 South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year by the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Bonnie Robinson of Irmo High School as Educator of the Month
April 28, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Irmo High School’s Bonnie Robinson as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “Making sure the students…
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Columbia College Commencement
April 28, 2023
“I immediately felt at home at Columbia College because of the experience I had during orientation made possible by my orientation leader. I wanted to create this experience for other…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2023-2024 School Year
April 27, 2023
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2023-2024 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2023, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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LCSD 55 is Seeking Amazing Shake Initiative Volunteers
April 27, 2023
The Amazing Shake tournament was created at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA) by Ron Clark, and it is an activity that develops lifelong qualities, habits, and skills in students. Laurens…
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South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public education
April 27, 2023
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its sixth annual gala on Friday, April 28, 2023, to celebrate this…
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PTC to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4
April 27, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11 a.m.…
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Anna Romano of Greenville Technical College receives $4,000 Calhoun Scholarship
April 27, 2023
Anna Romano, a Human Services major at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been named a 2023 Christopher A. Calhoun Scholar and will receive a $4,000 scholarship from the Phi Theta…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative donates to Greenville Tech Foundation in honor of Kenneth Southerlin
April 27, 2023Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has donated $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to name a classroom at the Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences on Greenville Technical College’s…
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First two students enter “Expressway to Tiger Town”
April 27, 2023
Two Mauldin High School graduating seniors – Caroline Wilson and Hunter Wilson — have become the first students to enter the “Expressway to Tiger Town” and were recognized during a…
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Renee Atkinson of Aynor High School named 2024 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
April 26, 2023State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year event that Renee Atkinson, an English teacher at Aynor High School from Horry County…
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Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper getting a new principal in July
April 26, 2023
This summer a familiar face will become principal at Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper Campus. At the recommendation of Richland School District Two interim superintendent Mrs. Nancy Gregory, the Richland…
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Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper getting a new principal in July
April 26, 2023
This summer a familiar face will become principal at Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper Campus. At the recommendation of Richland School District Two interim superintendent Mrs. Nancy Gregory, the Richland…
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Lander College of Education to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 26, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education is hosting a live, interactive webinar for South Carolina’s technical college students who are interested in transferring to Lander to complete a bachelor’s degree in…
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Converse University installs Boone J. Hopkins, Ph.D. as twelfth president
April 26, 2023On Friday, April 21, 2023, Converse University celebrated the investiture of its twelfth president, Boone J. Hopkins, on campus in Zimmerli Performance Center’s Twichell Auditorium. The inauguration ceremony, held on…
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Presbyterian College hosts Area 5 Special Olympics at Bailey Memorial Stadium
April 26, 2023
Presbyterian College continued its tradition of student service as the host of the Area 5 Special Olympics held last Friday in Bailey Memorial Stadium. PC has played host to the…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals
April 26, 2023
Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 5, 2023 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Laurens County…
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PTC Car Show to Deliver Eye Candy for Automotive Fans
April 26, 2023
Piedmont Technical College’s student club “Full Throttle” will hold its annual PTC Automotive Technology Program Car Show on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Medford Family Event Center Parking Lot…
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CCSD leadership announcements
April 25, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce the following new leadership appointments: Ashley Dorsey, Principal, James B. Edwards Elementary School (effective July 1, 2023)…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare provides free high school sports physicals
April 25, 2023
Sports Medicine professionals volunteering time, expertise for high school students Teams of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers are volunteering their time and skills to help…
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USC Upstate receives $50K from Power:Ed to support student research opportunities
April 25, 2023
The University of South Carolina Upstate has received a $50,000 award from Power:Ed to prepare state students for careers in the life sciences. Funds will support the summer research program…
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Non Profit Minute – Bridget Laird, CEO, WINGS
April 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Lander’s Student Life Awards highlight ‘phenomenal accomplishments’
April 25, 2023
On a day when the Lander community joined together for Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors and victims, the University also presented its annual Student Life Awards to commemorate…
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The SCPCSD approves four innovative charter schools to bridge the achievement gap and put all kids first
April 24, 2023The South Carolina Public Charter School District (SCPCSD) Board of Trustees approved four new charter schools today, providing students and families with additional educational options. The approved schools are Movement…
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Midlands Technical College Welding Technology Team wins state championship
April 24, 2023
Midlands Technical College is celebrating a Welding Technology Team win. This month, the team brought home the SkillsUSA state championship for the first time. The team consists of Shayne Pachas,…
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PC Jazz Band Concert Tuesday April 25
April 24, 2023
We bring More Than Jazz this Tuesday! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby Just Cares for Me…
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Lander’s New ‘Launch into College’ Program Offers Free Summer Courses and Housing Options to Qualifying Students
April 23, 2023
Lander University is the recipient of a generous grant from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) that will establish a new summer learning program in which students can…
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Thornwell Charter School Seeks Candidates for Three Board Positions
April 22, 2023
Thornwell Charter School in Clinton, SC is seeking candidates for three seats on the Board of Directors. The elected candidates will serve a two-year term. Candidates must apply online. Those interested can…
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Lander Students Awarded for Excellence in Speech, Theatre and Communication
April 21, 2023
Lander University students won big during the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by Lander’s Department of Media and Communication on the University’s Greenwood campus Saturday,…
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Columbia College announces twenty-first President
April 21, 2023
On April 20, 2023, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, and alumni leadership of Columbia College to announce the appointment of Dr. John Dozier as the…
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Arias named Dean of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
April 20, 2023
Aimee Arias, Ph.D., has been named dean of the College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, effective July 1, 2023. An innovative leader, educator and researcher, Arias will…
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PC Solo Guitar Recital – La Chitarra Italiano dell’Ottocento ~ The Guitar in 19th Century Italy
April 20, 2023
Dr. James Buckland, adjunct professor of classical guitar with the Department of Music at Presbyterian College, will perform a solo guitar recital on Monday, April 24th at 7:30pm. The title…
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Midlands Technical College Building Construction team wins State Champion for second year
April 20, 2023The Midlands Technical College Building Construction Team (BCT) brought home the gold from the 2023 Skills USA State Championship. Held in Greenville, SC from March 15-17, the team showed off…
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High Schoolers Try Hands-On Farm Tasks at Piedmont Technical College
April 20, 2023
A backhoe, a fluffy 5-day-old baby goat, welding torches, high-tech drone tours, and much more caught the attention of 43 high school students from five schools at the Piedmont Technical…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool Registration for 2023-2024 School Year
April 20, 2023
Preschool registration for 2023-2024 school year is now open at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. First Presbyterian Church is located at 410 E. Carolina Avenue. Weekday preschool hours are 7:45-11:30…
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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…
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Laurens Hosts 2nd Annual Earth Day Community Cleanup
April 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will host their second annual Earth Day Community Cleanup on Thursday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 22nd. City employees and volunteers will come together to show…
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Walking Tour of Newly Discovered Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield – Saturday, April 22
April 19, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, historian Durant Ashmore will lead a walking tour of Hammond’s Old Store and Hayes Station Battlefield. The event will start at 10:00 am and the location…
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Innovation Week kicks off April 24 with contests, demos and creativity
April 19, 2023
The fifth annual Innovation Week at the Medical University of South Carolina, complete with fan favorite Shark Tank events, will kick off on April 24, and for the first time, it will be anchoring…
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