Scholarships open the door to philosophical exploration for CofC student
January 17, 2022Understanding the layers of the human condition is complicated. The stories of life and the exploration of questions that define societies and drive personal decision can be fraught with tragedy,…
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Local students assist with food and service needs amidst the COVID surge
January 17, 2022
On Friday, January 14, over 450 Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) students will participate in their annual Serve Day event, volunteering at more than 20 local businesses and organizations across…
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Students participate in $70 million capital funding campaign
January 17, 2022
Furman issued $67.3 million in premium bonds to finance construction project Finance-savvy students might geek out at the prospect of sitting in class learning about debt instruments and how institutions…
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DHEC updates teacher quarantine guidance to align with healthcare workers
January 17, 2022
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced it was updating its official guidance for the quarantining of teachers and other school staff who have been exposed to…
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I Am Lander 150: From sports to music, Ethan Richardson marches to his own tune
January 17, 2022
“Dream. Believe. Achieve.” This theme for the 133rd Rose Parade might well describe the life of Ethan Richardson, a Lander University freshman whose musical talent secured a spot for him…
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Tartan Threads gets PC students looking sharp and ready for post-graduate interviews
January 17, 2022
Presbyterian College seniors have a lot on their plates during their final spring semester – the most pressing matter, of course, is preparing for life after PC. Graduate school applications…
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District 55 Announces eLearning for all Schools Tuesday January 18th
January 17, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced an eLearning Day for district schools for Tuesday, January 18, 2022. “After consulting with knowledgeable officials and anticipating unsafe road conditions…
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District 56 Announces eLearning Day for Tuesday, January 18th
January 17, 2022
Out of an abundance of caution, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18th will be an eLearning day in Laurens District 56. All assignments for students can be found in your child’s Google…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 15, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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School District Five names Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. permanent superintendent
January 14, 2022
Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees voted to hire Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. as the district’s permanent superintendent. Ross has been serving as interim superintendent since July. The…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 14, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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Clemson working with IBM and AgStack to globally expand and revolutionize Cooperative Extension Service
January 13, 2022
Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish, and he eats for a lifetime. There are several variations of this proverb, but the…
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Spartanburg Community College announces nominees for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team of the Year Award
January 13, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College is proud to announce the nomination of Neil Griffin and Susan Moore from the Online Course Quality Leadership Team for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlement with student loan servicer Navient
January 13, 2022
Settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation; South Carolina borrowers will receive over $20 million in relief. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Navient, known as one of the…
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Furman’s $70 million renovation and construction project to break ground in February
January 13, 2022
New residence hall to be built; four others to be renovated This spring, Furman University will begin its largest construction project to date, a comprehensive renovation of South Housing that…
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Plans underway for CIU’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing this fall
January 12, 2022
Applications are being accepted for Columbia International University’s new faith-integrated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that begins classes in August, pending approval from the State Board of Nursing.…
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Spring social skills groups and job training at The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment
January 12, 2022
Registration is open now for the spring semester of social skills groups and job training at The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment. The spring semester includes weekly in-person sessions at The…
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District 56 Announces eLearning for Eastside Elementary School
January 12, 2022
Another impact of Covid-19 hits Laurens County with the announcement from Laurens School District 56 that Eastside Elementary School has moved to eLearning for the remainder of the week. In…
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District 55 Announces Six Schools Going to Remote Learning Beginning Thursday
January 12, 2022
In a letter from Superintendent, Ameca C. Thomas, Ph.D., parents of children in Laurens County School District 55 learned that six schools will go to eLearning beginning on Thursday, January 13th.…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE after school programs now accepting applications
January 11, 2022The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its free after-school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Students may apply online at scgssm.org/outreach. ENGAGE is a…
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School Board Recognition Month: celebrating local leaders
January 11, 2022
School Board Recognition Month: celebrating local leaders Each year during January the South Carolina School Boards Association joins with districts across the state to honor the work of local school…
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Application deadline for Richland One magnet programs set for Jan. 31
January 11, 2022
The deadline to apply to participate in a Richland One magnet program is set for Jan. 31. The application and information about Richland One Magnet Programs can be found on…
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Charleston School of Law secures 385 Meeting St location
January 11, 2022
The future of the Charleston School of Law has been secured at their present downtown Charleston location for the near future. In addition to having the second and third floors…
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MUSC presenting sponsor of SC7
January 11, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) became the presenting “named” sponsor of the third-annual South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition with the University’s sponsoring donation…
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CSU offers area’s only SEVP-certified IEP course
January 10, 2022
Non-English speakers in the Lowcountry may better prepare for higher education in the United States through the Intensive English Program (IEP) at Charleston Southern University. Beginning January 10, participants in…
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U.S. Senator part of celebration to highlight Vision To Learn Charleston
January 10, 2022
School-based vision health initiative will provide K-12 students throughout CCSD with free vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees and staff members…
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Joe Fant to preach BJU opening services
January 10, 2022
Joe Fant, senior pastor of Community Baptist Church in South Bend, Indiana, will preach the opening services of Bob Jones University’s spring 2022 semester. Services will be held Jan. 11-12,…
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Gerry Schauer appointed to the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS’ 2022 Board of Directors
January 10, 2022
Schauer will be responsible for representing and growing the organization and REALTOR brand Avison Young’s South Carolina office announced today that Gerry Schauer, CCIM, a Senior Vice President specializing in…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, January 11, 2022
January 10, 2022
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m. and the board will immediately adjourn into executive session.…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics to host preview day for prospective students
January 10, 2022The Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is hosting the last Preview Day of the season for prospective high school sophomores and their families on Saturday, February 5, 2022,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 school year
January 10, 2022
More than 200 scholarship opportunities totaling over $500,000 are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year now through March 5, 2022.…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 school year
January 10, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year now through March 5, 2022. More than 200 scholarship opportunities are available — totaling over $500,000.…
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College of Charleston’s first crowdfunded scholarship is Dino-mite
January 6, 2022Just inside the front door of the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History on the College of Charleston campus is a big glass and wood donation box. Perched on a block inside,…
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Lander School of Nursing holds pinning ceremony
January 4, 2022
Lander University nursing graduates are recognized during the William Preston Turner School of Nursing’s pinning ceremony on the evening of Dec. 14. “Presentation of the nursing school pin is a…
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White Knoll High Principal Ted Daughtrey announces retirement
January 4, 2022
White Knoll High School Principal Edward (Ted) L. Daughtrey announces his retirement at the end of the 2021–22 school year, after 42 years in education. Daughtrey joined Lexington County School…
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Blackbaud acquires EVERFI, a SaaS leader
January 4, 2022
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), announced it has acquired global social impact technology leader EVERFI in a cash and stock transaction for approximately $750 million, subject to certain customary adjustments. EVERFI, headquartered in Washington,…
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CCSD Chief Financial and Administrative Officer to serve as interim Superintendent
January 4, 2022
Charleston County School District announces and welcomes Donald R. Kennedy, Sr. as its interim Superintendent of Schools effective Monday, January 3, 2022. Kennedy has served as the district’s Chief Financial…
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William Brothers joins Greenville Technical College as Dean for the School of Education and Professional Studies
January 3, 2022
William Brothers has been selected as the new dean for the School of Education and Professional Studies at Greenville Technical College. He will be responsible for oversight of an academic…
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Laurens County Museum Lecture Series on Hold
January 2, 2022
The monthly Revolutionary War Lecture Series by Durant Ashmore at the Laurens County Museum has been postponed until further notice thus cancelling the Tuesday, January 4th event. “The World Turned…
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Lott awarded Honorary Doctorate of Public Service
December 28, 2021Richland County Sheriff honored by the University of South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The University of South Carolina presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott the honorary degree, Doctor…
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Senior Information Security Engineer
December 27, 2021
Senior Information Security Engineer University of South Carolina Upstate STA01412PO21 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu This position, the Senior Information Security Engineer, is the primary leader of information security efforts at the…
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Lander University raises $180,000 on #GivingTuesday
December 26, 2021
November 30 marked Lander University’s third annual foray into #GivingTuesday. After raising $42,000 and $68,000 the previous two years, the University and its donors reached a record-setting mark of $180,000.…
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PC’s Ashtin Lizanich ’15 Named Director of Alumni Relations
December 26, 2021
Presbyterian College alumna Ashtin Frank Lizanich ’15 continues answering her alma mater’s call to serve. After serving just short of five years as director of college and advancement events, Lizanich…
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Brewer Wins Alston Award
December 26, 2021
After being nominated by numerous faculty members, Lander University Director of Counseling Services Justin Brewer has been named the recipient of this year’s Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. The award…
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Part-Time Cashier
December 23, 2021
Part-Time Cashier University of South Carolina Upstate TMP03697PO21 Spartanburg, SC 29303 www.uscupstate.edu To assist cashier’s office in accepting, recording, posting and reconciling the cash receipts function within Student Account Services…
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Laurens County Museum Longtime Leader and Volunteer Passes
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is on the brink of greatness with the grand opening of the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall in the newly acquired and renovated Witherspoon Building on the…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Grand Opening of New Exhibit Hall
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is starting a new era. On Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 pm, the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall at the new Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building on…
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Greenville Technical College is open during the holidays to help students enroll
December 21, 2021
Offices in the Greenville Technical College Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center are open during the holidays to help new and returning students complete enrollment steps for Spring Semester 2022. Students may…
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Student-led holiday service projects make the season brighter
December 21, 2021
The holidays will be merrier for many in the Midlands thanks to annual holiday giving projects organized by Richland Two schools. Each of the district’s five high schools, in cooperation…
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2022 Ag Outlook: Sale prices up, costs too for SC farmers
December 20, 2021
There was good news and bad news at the 6th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference. The good news: sale prices for commodities are trending up; unfortunately, so are the…
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