Garden Party brings PC students and community together
April 8, 2022
A dedicated group of Presbyterian College students and an equally dedicated group of local gardeners held a party last weekend for their Clinton neighbors. Members of English professor Dr. Justin…
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New York Times columnist Ezra Klein to discuss polarization in American politics at PC’s annual Waters Lecture
April 8, 2022
New York Times columnist, award-winning podcaster, and best-selling author Ezra Klein will address polarization in American politics at Presbyterian College’s annual Sam Waters Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19,…
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PTC Newberry Campus Director Wears Many Hats
April 8, 2022
It’s pretty difficult to summarize the many roles of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry Campus Director Beth Jaeger. In an average day, she is, of course, an administrator. But she…
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Undergraduates Whittemore, Bready named Goldwater Scholars
April 7, 2022
Thomas Whittemore, a junior from Easley, South Carolina, and Conor Bready, a sophomore from Highland, New York, have been named Goldwater Scholars, the preeminent honor for undergraduate students studying the…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Happy Glampers, a fundraiser benefiting Camp U at Camp Cole
April 7, 2022
Come glamp with us! The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them at Stone River on Tuesday, May 17th from 5-9pm for Happy Glampers, a night of…
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College of Charleston announces Spring 2022 commencement speakers
April 7, 2022
United States District Judge Richard Mark Gergel along with College of Charleston professors Susan E. Farrell and Stephen W. Litvin will be the featured speakers during the 2022 College of Charleston Spring Commencement ceremonies. These…
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MUSC and The Citadel collaborate to advance medical care for Corps of Cadets
April 7, 2022
The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are joining forces to provide enhanced health care services for members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The effort…
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CSU once again named Silver-level Military Friendly School
April 7, 2022
Charleston Southern University announced today that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation—Silver level. CSU is currently educating 248 veterans and 159 veteran dependents. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School…
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Milken Educator Award comes to Irmo, surprises local teacher with $25,000 award
April 7, 2022
Lesley Snyder Uses “Passion Projects” to Inspire Students’ Education Oprah Winfrey congratulates Milken Educators in heartwarming video message as ‘light in this world’ In a surprise assembly earlier today, Lesley…
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Johnson named executive director of marketing and communication at CSU
April 6, 2022
Charleston Southern University has promoted Jenna Johnson to Executive Director of Marketing and Communication. She served as Associate Director of Marketing and Communication at CSU since 2017. “After conducting an exhaustive…
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Lander Panelists Discuss Link Between Hope and Healing
April 6, 2022
“As a nurse, I believe there is no way to heal without hope. The two go hand in hand.” So said Lander University School of Nursing Dean Dr. Holisa Wharton,…
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Lexington District One announces Stephanie G. Taylor as Deerfield Elementary principal
April 6, 2022
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Stephanie G. Taylor as the new principal of Deerfield Elementary School, effective…
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Piedmont Tech Faculty Member Receives Awards from Two EMS Organizations
April 6, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program Director Steve McDade has been singled out twice in recent weeks for recognition of his contributions to the Emergency Medical Services profession. The South…
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PC Choir to Present “Sing Ye Joyfully!” Thursday April 7
April 5, 2022
Presbyterian College Choir will be performing a concert, “Sing Ye Joyfully!”, this Thursday (April 7th). The concert will feature multiple musical genres and many instruments on stage. The event will…
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Lander Students Place Big at South Carolina Speech and Theatre College Festival
April 5, 2022
Students from Lander University joined their peers from five other South Carolina institutions for the annual South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by the Lander University…
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Clinton High and Clinton Middle Complete SC Science Olympiad Sweep
April 5, 2022
As Yoda may have said in a galaxy far, far away but more clearly and concisely articulated by the Clinton Anatomy teams’ coach, Dr. Stan Walsh, “No longer is there…
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Laurens District 55 High School Robotics Team Wins “Double Gold Cling Bling”
April 4, 2022
This past weekend ROBOTZ Garage, the Laurens District 55 High School Robotics team competed in the Smoky Mountains Regional Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. After 11 qualification matches they were the #3…
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Time to Suit Up: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville holds White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2025
April 4, 2022
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville is set to host its annual White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2025 on Saturday, April 2, 2022, with…
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Medical University of South Carolina earns Top Performer status in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index
April 4, 2022
MUSC one of 251 health care providers nationwide to receive the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer designation. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been designated a 2022 LGBTQ+…
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Culinary students from Wando clean up at state competitions
April 4, 2022
Mount Pleasant, SC – Five Wando Warriors are on their way to the Family, Career and Community of Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference after two successful showings at…
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Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math hosts Science and Engineering Fair
April 4, 2022The 2022 Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held on March 25, 2022, at Trident Technical College, was abuzz with 37 passionate junior high and high school students sharing their…
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A.C. Flora’s Theatre Department presents Moss Hart’s Act One, April 19-22
April 4, 2022
The A.C. Flora Theatre Department brings to its theatre Act One, the stage production based on the memoir of Broadway playwright, director and lyricist Moss Hart, from April 19-22. The…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees meeting notice
April 4, 2022
As part of the upcoming regularly scheduled board meetings on April 7 and April 26, the Richland Two Board of Trustees and district administrators are holding input sessions to give…
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Lander Students Prepare for Graduation
April 4, 2022
Students at Lander University are preparing for graduation at Grad Fair, held inside the Grier Student Center on March 24. Graduating seniors were able to verify diploma information, order graduation…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Concert – April 5th
April 4, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Department of Music will present the PC Chamber Orchestra let by Director Richard Thomas on Tuesday, April 5th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30. In addition to highlighting the…
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Lander University recognized by S.C. legislators
April 1, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Thornwell Leads Child Abuse Prevention Month in Laurens County with Community Breakfast
April 1, 2022
Awareness Event Encourages Community Advocacy to Combat Child Abuse Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need across Florida,…
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EMT Training Partnership with Laurens High School Well Underway
April 1, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Instructor Steve Hudson’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at Laurens District 55 High School is well into its first semester. Announced last fall, the dual enrollment…
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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition
April 1, 2022
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…
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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition
April 1, 2022The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…
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3 College of Charleston Honors College students named Goldwater Scholars
March 31, 2022Three College of Charleston students have been named Goldwater Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarship is a federally endowed award that encourages students to pursue careers in the…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Greer Elementary School students
March 31, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to the Greer Centennial Lions Club, which the organization matched for a total contribution of $5,000.…
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From Savior to Survivor
March 31, 2022
By Tom Poland Four relics remind me of how things used to be: fire towers, windmills, chimneys, and silos. I’ve written about fire towers, windmills, and chimneys but never…
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Lil Satchmo screening offers season seven preview of PBS’ Reel South
March 31, 2022
Public media partnership elevates southern voices Reel South announces 6 new acquisitions to premiere as part of the PBS series’ seventh broadcast season for national release. Viewers will have a…
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Duke Energy commits more than $400,000 in monthlong focus to support sustainability and environmental efforts in South Carolina
March 31, 2022
Duke Energy is kicking off a monthlong initiative to support organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state. This campaign will provide nearly $400,000 to…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks MUSC No. 56 in Best Medical Schools: Research
March 31, 2022
Rankings place MUSC College of Medicine among elite institutions The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine has been recognized as one of the best research-focused medical schools…
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RAMServe: Huge community effort to bring “Renewal Around the Midlands”
March 31, 2022
The community is coming together for an exciting day of service. The students of Columbia International University are joining with the students of Benedict College and Columbia College for RAMServe…
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Celebrate poetry with us!
March 30, 2022
Come celebrate poetry with us! Kershaw County high school students are invited to take part in a poetry competition! All participants will be invited to recite their poems at a…
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Richland One expanding 3K programs to six sites in 2022-2023 school year
March 30, 2022
Starting early is essential in ensuring that children have the skills they need to be ready for school. As part of its school readiness initiatives, Richland One will expand its…
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Devouring History One Sense, One Story at a Time
March 30, 2022
Sometimes, if storytelling is met with a blank stare, an oft-used phrase comes to mind: “Maybe you had to be there.” Piedmont Technical College (PTC) History Instructor Jordan Poss couldn’t…
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Richland Two announces new director of the Center for Inquiry effective July 2022
March 30, 2022
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Richland Two administrators announced to employees and parents at the Center for Inquiry the promotion of Dr. Emily Whitecotton to the center’s new director effective…
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Lander University Recognized by S.C. Legislators
March 29, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Lander History Exhibit on Display in Jackson Library
March 28, 2022
A mobile history exhibit depicting Lander University through the ages is on display in the lobby of the Larry A. Jackson Library. The exhibit, previously displayed in the College of…
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PC students and Clinton Community Garden team up to sponsor April 3 ‘Garden Party’
March 28, 2022
Presbyterian College students are teaming with the Clinton Community Garden to sponsor a springtime “Garden Party” from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at 118 South Bell Street. Free food, music,…
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Clinton High Academic Team Wins State; Clinton Middle School Earns Second Place
March 28, 2022
Friday morning, March 25, 2022 the Clinton High and Clinton Middle School Academic Teams headed to Kershaw County for the Eighth South Carolina Academic Team State Championship. The contest pits…
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CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing receives state approval
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Board of Nursing has approved Columbia International University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to open this August for the 2022-2023 academic year. The program comes…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics honors the People of Sonoco Products Company with Townes Award
March 28, 2022The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation honored the People of Sonoco Products Company with the 2022 Townes Award during the twenty-eighth annual Townes…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation accepting applications for seven scholarships
March 28, 2022
Local Students Have Opportunity To Defray Cost Of College Students in Horry and Georgetown counties are making plans for college in the fall, and the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s 2022 Scholarship…
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Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey to visit College of Charleston
March 28, 2022
Two-term poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Natasha Trethewey will visit the College of Charleston as part of the M.F.A. in Creative Writing program’s Dorothea Benton Frank (DBF) Writing Series. The reading will take place…
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CCSD reveals Top Five Finalists for 2022 Teacher of the Year
March 28, 2022Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five teachers today by announcing their selection of the Top Five Finalists for 2022 Teacher of the Year. The finalists are Natasha Akery,…
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