Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience
February 24, 2023
Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience University of South Carolina Upstate STA00221PO23 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience serves to increase the awareness of…
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Tri-County Technical College receives SCATCC’s 2022 Equity Award
February 24, 2023The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) awarded Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) the 2022 Equity Award for the collaborative and intentional work achieved by its Men of Color…
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PTC Creatives Bring Home Gold, Silver, and Bronze
February 23, 2023
The marketing team at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently won Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) 2022 Medallion Awards competition, which…
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Newberry College’s 65th Jazz Festival to feature saxophonist Jeff Coffin
February 23, 2023Historic festival coincides with largest-ever SCBDA jazz event Newberry College invites you to enjoy world-class artists and music at its 65th Jazz Festival, to be held March 3-4 on campus.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Erica Edwards of Low Country Virtual as Educator of the Month
February 22, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Low Country Virtual’s Erica Edwards as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “The Financial Literacy…
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Lander University, York Technical College Announce Series of Articulation Agreements
February 22, 2023
Lander University and York Technical College (YTC) have announced a transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in a number of academic disciplines. Articulation agreements between…
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PC’s Downtown Clinton Restaurant and Social Hub Opens March 6
February 22, 2023
An exciting new social hub for Presbyterian College students and Clinton residents will open in early March. 112 Musgrove – known simply as “112” – will serve the public as…
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Library Assistant
February 22, 2023
Laurens County is accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant at the Clinton Branch. The desired candidate will be under regular supervision and performs routine library functions and general clerical work in assigned service or…
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Seven local school board members recognized for reaching highest SCSBA training level
February 22, 2023Seven board members hailing from seven different school districts across the state have earned Level Six recognition in the Boardmanship Institute (BI) sponsored by the South Carolina School Boards Association…
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PC Women’s Basketball to Host Charleston Southern on Saturday
February 21, 2023
Come out on Saturday to show your support for the PC Women’s basketball team as the take on Charleston Southern in critical Big South match up. The game is on…
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South Carolina: Sometimes You Like It, Sometimes You Don’t
February 21, 2023
Sunday, March 12 a special program will be presented at the Laurens County Public Library (1017 West Main Street, Laurens SC). From 2-4 pm the Friends of the Library will…
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Meltdown in Dixie Screening with the Echo Project at Presbyterian College
February 21, 2023
The Center for Creative Partnerships of Orangeburg is bringing the South Carolina focused documentary film Meltdown In Dixie to Laurens County for a community screening on Thurs, March 2nd at…
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Lander Microbiology Students Conduct Research for Good Times Brewing
February 21, 2023
A microbiology class at Lander University can say “cheers” to the nation’s rapidly growing, competitive craft beer industry and know that their research is part of that success. The average…
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Ingram Lecture speaker shares stories of South Carolina’s black history
February 21, 2023
Presbyterian College remembered the forgotten heroes of South Carolina’s black history Monday during the annual Dr. Booker T. Ingram Jr. Convocation and Lecture. CBS political contributor, political consultant, and native…
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USC College of HRSM hosts South Carolina high school and middle school students to demonstrate career paths
February 21, 2023
The University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management has launched a program designed to open doors for young people in South Carolina. The college is bringing…
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KION North America establishes new engineering scholarship
February 21, 2023From its initial South Carolina debut in 1977 as Linde-Baker to the groundbreaking of a new assembly plant in Summerville at the end of 2022, KION North America has been…
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Fort Lindley and Great Cane Brake Battlefield Walks Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25
February 21, 2023
Local historian Durant Ashmore will lead interested citizens in a walk back in time with visits to Fort Lindley and Great Cane Brake Battlefields. At Fort Lindley in Laurens County,…
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Emily Schuck to lead enrollment at Furman
February 21, 2023
Emily Schuck has been named vice president for enrollment management at Furman University following a national search, Furman President Elizabeth Davis announced today, Feb. 20. Schuck (pronounced “shook”), who is…
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PC welcomes brightest high school students for biggest scholarship interviews
February 20, 2023
Presbyterian College invited some of the area’s brightest high school students to campus Saturday for the college’s two most prestigious scholarships. Students made their final pitches in the Service Entrepreneurship…
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PC Partners with Lake Institute on Faith and Giving to Offer Course on Religious Fundraising
February 20, 2023
Religious leaders in faith-based organizations and institutions throughout the southeast have an opportunity to discover more about the joys of generosity. Presbyterian College is teaming up with the Indiana University…
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The Riley Institute selects 21 Fellows for statewide afterschool leadership initiative
February 17, 2023
Afterschool and summer learning leaders from across the state will gain new tools to grow and improve their programs through their participation in South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE), an…
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GSSM Math Instructor Jenny Salazar Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
February 17, 2023
Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Math Instructor, Jenny Salazar was nominated and named a Claes Novel Educator of Distinction. Each year, student members of The National Society of…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Revolutionary War Lecture – March 7
February 17, 2023
The Role of the Enslaved, Loyalists, and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War The next Revolutionary War Lecture at the Laurens County Museum on March 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM,…
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Tom Britt appointed to Greenville Technical College governing board
February 16, 2023
Thomas “Tom” R. Britt, Jr., president of Bank of Travelers Rest, has been appointed by the Greenville Legislative Delegation to serve a four-year term on the Greenville Technical College Area…
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The first ever Citadel Honor Conference allows for bigger discussions and chance for military colleges and academies to collaborate
February 15, 2023
The core values at The Citadel are well-known throughout campus. Citadel cadets are taught the principles of honor, duty and respect the moment they walk through the gates. Honor —…
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Just Say Something hosts 35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
February 15, 2023
Just Say Something will be hosting their 35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 27th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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Clinton Middle School Recognizes 4 Junior Scholars
February 15, 2023
Clinton Middle School is proud to recognize the following students as South Carolina Junior Scholars: Liam Bell Savannah Fuller Gemma Gearheart Cooper Stinson The South Carolina Junior Scholars Program identifies…
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CIU Board accepts resignation of Dr. Mark Smith over health issues
February 15, 2023
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has accepted the February 9th letter of resignation from Dr. Mark A. Smith as president of CIU prompted by Dr. Smith’s prolonged health…
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Laurens County 4-H to Host Spring Break Camp
February 14, 2023
Spring break is just around the corner and Laurens County 4-H has something fun for kids 5-12 to do. They will be holding a spring break camp “On the 4-H…
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Law School for Non-Lawyers Course Demystifies Legalese
February 14, 2023
If you sometimes get confused by legal terms — say you think a docket is where your fishing boat is moored and an injunction is a grammatical term from Schoolhouse…
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Eric Litwin, “Original” Author of Pete the Cat Books to Visit District 56
February 14, 2023
District 56 will host author Eric Litwin on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21 and 22. Litwin is a song singing, guitar strumming, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author who brings early…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2023 Bell Tower Ball
February 13, 2023
Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 11. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments…
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A year of learning opportunities at UWS
February 13, 2023
As spring is upon us, where at the school will be hosting numerous classes, courses, and skill based workshops at our location in Tamassee SC. We have 33 acres for…
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Writer and Translator Aruni Kashyap Visits Lander University
February 13, 2023
Readers often wonder when works of fiction take inspiration from people and events in real life. Writer and translator Aruni Kashyap says it’s hard for stories not to be inspired…
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Lander Community Lecture Series Addresses Violent TV
February 13, 2023
People watch violent television because they are uneasy about death, and violent television bolsters their “terror management defenses,” according to Lander University Professor of Psychology Dr. Jonathan Bassett. Bassett, author…
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Presbyterian College Celebrates Black History Month with Series of Events
February 13, 2023
Presbyterian College’s celebration of Black History Month is underway with an exciting series of events. Uniting behind the national theme, “Black Resistance,” the campus community is invited first to “Building…
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Service Entrepreneurship students engage with local leaders to develop business incubator in Clinton
February 13, 2023
Presbyterian College’s Service Entrepreneurship in Action class is working diligently to build a business incubator in Clinton – and learning a lot about economic development as they go. The class…
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$0 tuition scholarships extended at Greenville Technical College
February 13, 2023Students at Greenville Technical College will continue to pay $0 tuition for summer classes that begin prior to June 26. The effort allows the college to produce more graduates, fostering…
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Converse University announces faculty promotions
February 13, 2023
In recognition for their commitment to teaching, scholarly and/or creative achievements, and service, the Converse University Board of Trustees has awarded the following five faculty members with tenure and promotion…
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Latimore Urges PTC Fall Graduates to Match Passion with Purpose
February 12, 2023
‘No One Ever Asked If We Were Okay’ A jarring experience with law enforcement when she was a young child resonated permanently with Piedmont Technical College (PTC) alumna and newly…
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The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education receives grant to help increase STEM teachers throughout the state
February 12, 2023
Education opportunities continue at the Zucker Family School of Education with help from their newest grant, awarded by the South Carolina Department of Education. The South Carolina Grow Your Own…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
February 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named the College of Charleston a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars. This recognition is given to…
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CBS Contributor and Political Consultant Antjuan Seawright to Deliver 2023 Booker T. Ingram Convocation Address
February 10, 2023
Frequent media guest and political consultant Antjuan Seawright will deliver this year’s Booker T. Ingram Convocation address at Presbyterian College. Seawright, a CBS political contributor and the chief executive officer…
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Clinton High Firefighter II Program Trains for Vehicle Extrication
February 9, 2023
Clinton High School (CHS) Students in the Firefighter II class took part in a Basic Vehicle Extrication class as part of their certification. Students learned how to identify different vehicle…
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PTC Alum and Gallery Owner to Give Tips on Marketing Artwork
February 8, 2023
Greenwood artist, business owner and art advocate Laura Bachinski will appear at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. to speak as part of…
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John Maxwell Leadership Summit returns to CIU
February 8, 2023
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 21 for his sixth Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…
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Midlands Technical College receives Public Charter School Alliance Award
February 8, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) received the 2022 Charter Champion of the Year Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina. The annual award recognizes those who exemplify success…
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Converse supports students’ most critical needs with Valkyrie Supply
February 8, 2023
Aiming to help students succeed, Converse University has opened Valkyrie Supply, a basic needs hub that offers supplemental support for students struggling with food insecurity and increasingly tight budgets. Members…
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Upstate Wilderness School
February 7, 2023
We are a local woodland and primitive living skills educator. Operations in Walhalla and surrounding areas. For more information: upstatewildernessschool.webador.com
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Jennifer Santoro named new director of The Citadel Career Center
February 7, 2023
The Citadel community is welcoming Jennifer Santoro, the Career Center’s new director. She most recently served as the Campus Director of Career Services for ECPI University’s Charleston campus and is…
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