PC offers $60 million in scholarships to Palmetto Girls State participants
June 15, 2022
Presbyterian College’s kilt-clad president made a stunning and generous offer Tuesday to each of the 600 Palmetto Girls State delegates. Come to PC and receive a $ 25,000-a-year scholarship. President…
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Lexington District One promotes Derek W. Berry to Application Services Director
June 15, 2022
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Derek W. Berry to application services director, effective July 1, 2022. Berry…
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Lexington District One approves 2022–23 budget process
June 15, 2022
Following a public hearing held on June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the 2022–23 general fund operating budget of $325,808,206. The approved budget…
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Donations to TigerImpact now tax-deductible
June 15, 2022
Clemson collective granted tax exemption status based on purpose-driven approach to NIL and charitable work TigerImpact, the purpose-driven NIL collective that compensates Clemson University student-athletes for engaging in charitable work…
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Cayce Police Department announces statewide School Resource Officer awards
June 15, 2022The Cayce Police Department is excited to announce that the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (SCASRO) has selected two Cayce police officers as their 2022 award recipients. Additionally,…
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Greenville Tech offers free OB ultrasounds to the public
June 15, 2022
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Greenville Technical College is now booking appointments for free OB ultrasounds at its clinic on the Barton Campus. These ultrasounds are performed by students…
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National Marketing Council honors Midlands Technical College
June 15, 2022
MTC only S.C. technical college to win top award for design and communication The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) has recognized Midlands Technical College with its highest…
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Midlands Technical College Quick Start
June 15, 2022
Midlands Technical College is hosting a Quick Start event on Saturday, June 25. Individuals will be able to meet with an admissions counselor, submit an MTC admissions application (for free),…
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Clemson University awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
June 15, 2022
Clemson University is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the…
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PC’s Fifth Annual Giving Day Nets $316,323
June 14, 2022
Presbyterian College’s fifth annual Giving Day proves that the past continues to inspire the present and future.The 24-hour fundraising campaign on May 26 commemorated the day in May 1874 when…
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“Celebrating Our Voices and Our Votes” Luncheon
June 13, 2022
The idea came from a conversation about Women’s History Month and how to encourage conversation and cooperation between all communities in Laurens County. The result was the Laurens County Women’s…
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A “Perfect’’ Visit from National Accreditor Puts PC’s Education Department in Elite Territory
June 13, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Education Department is in elite company after getting a perfect visit from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation this spring.The department met all seven of the…
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Dr. Zach Rubin named Lander University’s 2022 Young Faculty Scholar
June 13, 2022
A Lander University faculty member who studies “intentional communities,” also known as communes, is the recipient of the 2022 Young Faculty Scholar Award. Dr. Zach Rubin, an assistant professor of…
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Laurens Master Gardener Course Scheduled to Start August 16
June 13, 2022
The Clemson University Extension Service will be offering a Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course this Fall in Laurens County. The Program will be held once each week on Tuesday evenings…
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Lander nursing major brings heart health message to Miss South Carolina pageant
June 13, 2022
Anna Joy Hulsey will be bringing a bit of disco and funk to the 2022 Miss South Carolina Pageant with her clogging routine to the music, “Boogie Shoes,” by KC…
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District 55 Announces Principal Moves for 2022-23 School Year
June 13, 2022
Following a called meeting of the Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees on Monday, Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas announced the relocation of some school principals for the upcoming 2022-2023…
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Clemson University awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
June 13, 2022
Clemson University is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of…
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Better understanding of DNA repair protein could lead to novel cancer therapies
June 13, 2022
Summer is here, and that means more time soaking up the sun for many of us. But sun rays contain ultraviolet (UV) light that damages DNA, the part of cells…
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Ladies of Distinction Tea to honor local trailblazers, award scholarships
June 13, 2022
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, will hold its Ladies of Distinction Tea: Centennial Edition on Sunday, June…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2022 Blue Star Museum
June 13, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to museums for the nation’s active-duty military…
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Police Officer
June 10, 2022
Police Officer University of South Carolina Upstate STA00849PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Campus Police Officer performs the duties of a state law enforcement officer for the University of South Carolina…
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Director of Counseling Services
June 10, 2022
Director of Counseling Services University of South Carolina Upstate STA00848PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Director of Counseling Services is responsible for the administrative management and clinical oversight of the Counseling…
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Associate Director for Student Organizations and Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL)
June 10, 2022
Associate Director for Student Organizations and Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00839PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Student Organizations & Fraternity/Sorority Life…
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Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE)
June 10, 2022
Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00838PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and…
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PC and Piedmont Technical College address state teacher shortage with new dual enrollment partnership
June 10, 2022
Presbyterian College and Piedmont Technical College are partnering to address a statewide teacher shortage by helping eligible dual enrollment students transfer seamlessly to PC to earn a bachelor’s degree in…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman announces $38 million in infrastructure funding for Saluda County School District
June 9, 2022
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman today announced the allocation of $38 million in state funding to Saluda County School District to both renovate and replace antiquated existing school facilities…
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Explore Charleston launches second year of program for minority college students
June 9, 2022
Explore Charleston welcomes the second class of its Intern Cultural Enrichment Program (ICEP), an initiative that connects underrepresented minority students, most from historically-black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with world-class internship…
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PC and Piedmont Technical College address state teacher shortage with new dual enrollment partnership
June 9, 2022
Presbyterian College and Piedmont Technical College are partnering to address a statewide teacher shortage by helping eligible dual enrollment students transfer seamlessly to PC to earn a bachelor’s degree in…
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Wofford selects new VP for campus life and student development
June 9, 2022
Dr. Sandra Rouse will join the president’s leadership team later this summer Wofford College is welcoming Dr. Sandra Rouse as its new vice president for campus life and student development…
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HopeHealth managers amplify leadership skills with Coker University’s Seminars for Success
June 9, 2022
Coker University has partnered with HopeHealth to provide healthcare leaders with integral management and leadership skills via a new training program called Seminars for Success. The signature program, started in…
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Piedmont Tech Student Welders Shine at Competition
June 9, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student welders quietly sparked notice last month at the 38th Annual SC Technical College Welding Skills Competition held at Tri-County Technical College. Ryan Long placed second…
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TigerImpact signs NIL deals with student-athlete leaders in every Clemson sport
June 9, 2022
Purpose-driven collective among first in country to achieve milestone With the addition of 16 student-athletes under contract, TigerImpact is now engaging men and women competing in all of Clemson University’s…
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Director of Admissions and Recruitment
June 8, 2022
Director of Admissions & Recruitment School of Pharmacy – Presbyterian College Location: Clinton, South Carolina Job Description Summary: Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan that includes outreach to 2-…
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Arts Grow SC to expand, first executive director named
June 8, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education announce the expansion of Arts Grow SC as a permanent fixture in the state’s arts learning landscape. An…
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Personable PTC alumnus relishes collaborative work of ‘Selling Greenwood’
June 8, 2022
Billy Ray Morgan is a high-touch kind of guy. On any given day, he has hummingbirds eating right out of his hand. And humans like him, too. That’s because the…
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35 Midlands leaders graduate from the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity program as it reaches new milestone
June 8, 2022
Class participants join a network of more than 2,500 Riley Fellows across South Carolina. Thirty-five leaders from across the Midlands have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve…
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Sustain SC celebrates graduation of first class of SLI fellows
June 8, 2022
Sustain SC announced the graduation of the inaugural class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. All 23 participants accepted their certificate of completion at a ceremony on June 2 on…
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Finalists for the 2022 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project include high school students from across the state
June 8, 2022
A special screening and awards event will be hosted in Columbia on June 11 After a record number of entries and an exhaustive judging process, the 2022 South Carolina Young…
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Letters from Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank, donated to UofSC Anne Frank Center
June 8, 2022
Collection establishes Anne Frank Archive on 75th anniversary of her diary The Anne Frank Center located at the University of South Carolina is now home to 100 letters and cards written…
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Personable PTC Alumnus Relishes Collaborative Work of ‘Selling Greenwood’
June 7, 2022
Billy Ray Morgan is a high-touch kind of guy. On any given day, he has hummingbirds eating right out of his hand. And humans like him, too. That’s because the…
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Lander University Announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List
June 7, 2022
Lander University announces the names of undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2021-22 academic year. To qualify…
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CHS Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship Winner Announced
June 7, 2022
CHS Graduate Kaylee Cannon was chosen by a scholarship committee for the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. Mrs. Graddick was the nurse at Clinton High School and passed away in the…
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Montessori Community wins district’s annual wellness award
June 6, 2022
Charleston, SC – The MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) in partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), celebrated schools and their wellness efforts last month. During the 2021-2022…
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James Simons Montessori interim principal named for 2022-23 school year
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Elizabeth Dillenkoffer as interim principal at James Simons Montessori School. Dillenkoffer has served as assistant principal at James Simons…
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Chicora principal appointed to position permanently
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Monica Smalls as principal at Chicora Elementary School. Smalls served as assistant principal at Chicora from 2018 to 2021 before becoming…
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U.S. House recognizes link between diet and health; UofSC Greenville supports national initiative.
June 6, 2022
In a groundbreaking measure, members of the U.S. House of Representatives have recognized the crucial role of lifestyle medicine in medical school education. The bipartisan resolution, authored by Congressman James…
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Richland One students earn $73.8 million in scholarships, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million
June 6, 2022
Richland One’s Class of 2022 graduates earned $73.8 million in scholarship money, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million. This year, 1,389 Richland One students received their high school diplomas…
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June 16 Career Fair Exclusively for Employment at PTC
June 6, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is seeking professional faculty and staff for a variety of positions across seven campuses. Accordingly, college officials are prepared to interview employment prospects at its upcoming…
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Lander University announces President’s List for Spring 2022
June 6, 2022
Lander University is proud to recognize students named to the President’s List for their outstanding academic achievements during the Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 6, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the third cohort of 20 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020,…
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