Bench created by Greenville Technical College Welding students is donated to the city for display near the Liberty Bridge landmark that inspired its design
August 27, 2024
A replica of the Liberty Bridge created by Greenville Technical College Welding students for the city of Greenville’s Poinsettia Christmas Parade was donated to the city on August 27, 2024,…
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USC hits record enrollment
August 27, 2024
As the fall semester begins, enrollment at the University of South Carolina has reached a record high. “We are excited to welcome another strong freshman class to USC,” President Michael…
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Harvesting Heritage with Chef Amethyst Ganaway returns in September
August 27, 2024
Upstate Fusion Sat., Sept. 21 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum is proud to host Harvesting Heritage, a culinary journey highlighting the past and future of…
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Clemson MBA Program announces AI in Business certificate
August 27, 2024
The Clemson MBA Program announced the launch of the MBA Executive Board Learning Series this fall. This series aims to expand Clemson’s impact on professional education in the Greenville community…
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APLU recognizes Clemson’s economic, community impact
August 27, 2024
Clemson University again earned national recognition by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) for excellence in community engagement, innovation and economic development. The university earned a 5-year extension…
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PTC Awards 429 Academic Credentials to 288 Graduates During Summer Commencement Ceremonies
August 26, 2024
A total of 429 academic credentials were awarded to 288 Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates during commencement ceremonies held Aug. 1. The ceremonies at the James Medford Family Event Center…
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Power:Ed awards $50,000 in scholarship support to SC State University students
August 26, 2024South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), to provide scholarships to 17 deserving SCSU students…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation elects new members to board of directors
August 26, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors. With three-year terms that began in July…
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Fountain Inn Civics Academy: Get an Inside Look at How Your City Operates
August 25, 2024
Ever wondered what it takes to keep the City of Fountain Inn running smoothly day after day? Curious about the roles and responsibilities of our Firefighters, Police Officers, or how…
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Piedmont Technical College fall 2024 convocation marks ‘start of something new’
August 25, 2024
Days before classes resumed, nearly 300 Piedmont Technical College (PTC) faculty and staff members gathered Aug. 13 for the fall 2024 convocation in the James Medford Family Center on the…
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Presbyterian College Announces New Visual and Performing Arts Department
August 24, 2024
Presbyterian College is excited to announce that it is combining its art, music, and theater departments into a new Department of Visual and Performing Arts. PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson…
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Ascend Cares Foundation’s Donation Enhances Training for PTC Paramedic Students
August 24, 2024
A recent donation from Ascend Cares Foundation will be used to buy training equipment for students in Piedmont Technical College’s (PTC) Paramedic Program. PTC President Dr. Hope E. Rivers accepted…
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USC Next outlines bold vision for Columbia campus
August 23, 2024
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the…
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Dreher High Botany Club awarded $4,320 microgrant from City of Columbia through Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
August 23, 2024
Dreher High School’s Botany Club has been awarded a $4,320 microgrant from the City of Columbia through the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Columbia was one of 100 cities worldwide…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon on the Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences
August 22, 2024Greenville Technical College celebrated the official opening of the Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences, cutting ribbon on the 137,000 square-foot-facility with the help of college and Prisma…
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Grantees selected for City of Columbia Youth Climate Action Fund supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 22, 2024
The City of Columbia, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the grantees for the 2024 Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Mayor and…
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Clinton Writers Group to Meet August 28
August 21, 2024
The Clinton Writers Group is set to convene on Wednesday, August 28, at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. All writers, aspiring writers, and those with a…
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Studying While Saving: Cooley Completes Tuition-Free Coursework Through PTC’s Dual Enrollment Program
August 21, 2024
Jonah Cooley overcame a speech impediment by watching the evening news on television and modeling his enunciation after the anchors and reporters. Nowadays, the Abbeville High School graduate speaks in…
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Dr. Temple Grandin Champions Diverse Minds at Presbyterian College’s 10th Annual Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute
August 20, 2024
Famed author, academic, and speaker Dr. Temple Grandin opened her keynote address to the 10th annual Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute at Presbyterian College with a simple observation with a profound…
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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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