Lead prosecutor Creighton Waters discusses public corruption and Murdaugh case at Presbyterian College
March 22, 2025
Creighton Waters, the lead prosecutor in the high-profile Alex Murdaugh trial, delivered the 2025 Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College on Wednesday, offering students and attendees an in-depth look at the challenges of…
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Teach My People receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to boost college readiness program
March 20, 2025
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – For a second year, Teach My People (TMP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle…
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Lander Film Festival to Host Filmmakers for Short Film Screening and Awards Ceremony
March 19, 2025
Lander University will proudly host the final event of the 2025 Lander Film Festival on Saturday, March 22, at 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Short Film Screening and Awards Ceremony…
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Clinton Middle School Among 37 Schools Awarded Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants to Reward Teaching Excellence
March 19, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced the new schools that will be participating in the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants, awarding $5 million to 37 schools across 29…
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Midlands Tech Mavericks “Showoff” their talent during annual Talent Competition
March 19, 2025
On Saturday March 15, the MTC Showoff highlighted Mavericks as they competed for the title of the Biggest Showoff and a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize. Additionally, live…
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SC Economics hosts Zoo-nomics workshop to bring economics to life for teachers
March 17, 2025
SC Economics successfully hosted Zoo-nomics: Wild Ways to Teach Economics in the Classroom at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The event brought together 34 teachers from…
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PalmettoPride to host a press conference to celebrate 2025 Art Contest winners and announce its SC Sweep campaign
March 17, 2025
PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is inviting legislators and members of the media to attend a press conference where the organization will celebrate the winners of the Governor’s Art Contest…
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Clemson graduate student JD Evans receives South Carolina Counseling Association Humanitarian Award
March 17, 2025
Jadarius “JD” Evans, a graduate student in the Counselor Education program at Clemson University, has been awarded the South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA) Humanitarian Award. Evans received the award last month…
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Distinguished professor appointed to National Science Foundation STEM education advisory committee
March 17, 2025
Lamont A. Flowers, Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and the Charles H. Houston Center executive director, has been appointed to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for STEM Education Advisory…
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Clemson’s Dr. Kathryn Wiley to deliver Women’s History Month lecture at Presbyterian College
March 17, 2025
Presbyterian College will welcome Dr. Kathryn Wiley, assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies at Clemson University, as the featured speaker for its 2025 Women’s History Month Lecture. Dr. Wiley will examine…
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Brook T. Smith Launchpad hosts its first annual Women in Entrepreneurship Symposium
March 17, 2025
This spring, the Brook T. Smith Launchpad hosted its first annual Women in Entrepreneurship Symposium. This event included panels, networking opportunities and guest speakers, all aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and…
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Lander Film Festival Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Special Events, Including Discussion on Monster Culture and Roger Corman
March 17, 2025
The Lander Film Festival will be celebrating its 15th anniversary and will be kicking off the week with a host of events. Dr. Misty Jameson, professor of English, will be…
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Clemson – Israeli universities partnership will advance agriculture
March 17, 2025
Jagger Harvey (left) and Amit Kochavi talk about a partnership between Clemson University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Sapir College designed to tackle agricultural and food production challenges in…
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Lander University Piano Ensemble to Perform
March 17, 2025
The Lander University Piano Ensemble invites the community to attend their 2025 recital featuring music used in video games from 1970s arcades through the Nintendo Switch. The concert will take…
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Revolutionizing hands-on student research
March 17, 2025
OpenSTEM, an innovative student research initiative, is redefining hands-on learning by providing self contained research units that empower students to conduct independent projects in agriculture, automation, engineering, microbiology, programming, sustainability,…
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Lexington One opens limited school choice for the 2025–26 school year
March 17, 2025
Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2025–26 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend schools outside…
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Charleston Southern announces construction for new residence hall
March 17, 2025
Residence hall construction begins this summer Charleston Southern University announced its Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new residence hall on campus. The new building will mirror Barbara…
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SC Principal of the Year Finalist, Michael Antonelli, appointed Memminger Elementary School Principal
March 17, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Michael Antonelli, a veteran principal with nearly two decades of leadership experience in CCSD, has been appointed as the new principal of Memminger…
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Stephanie Flock principal of C.E. Williams Middle School South
March 17, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Stephanie Flock has been appointed as the new principal of C.E. Williams Middle School South Campus, effective July 1, 2025. Flock brings nearly…
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CCSD to split Baptist Hill Middle and High Schools in Hollywood; Veteran Kevin Smith appointed to middle school principalship
March 17, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announce that Kevin Smith, a seasoned and highly respected school leader, has been appointed principal of Baptist Hill Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. With…
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Greenville Technical College announces third President
March 14, 2025
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission announces that Dr. Larry Miller has accepted the position of college president, becoming the institution’s third leader. Dr. Larry Miller will replace Dr. Keith…
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College of Charleston to offer degree in international engineering and management
March 14, 2025
The College of Charleston and German University of Applied Sciences NORDAKADEMIE have partnered together with essential industry partners to offer a German-American co-op program in a unique form. It is designed to provide…
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Denmark Technical College joins national E-Mobility Fellowship Program to advance careers in clean energy
March 12, 2025
Denmark Technical College has joined the E-Mobility Fellowship Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at preparing students for careers in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors. The partnership with EVHybridNoire,…
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Tom Cotter of “America’s Got Talent” comes to Harbison Theatre
March 12, 2025
The first comedian to reach the AGT finals, Cotter performs in Columbia one-night-only, March 21 Tom Cotter, the breakout star from Season 7 of “America’s Got Talent!” (AGT), is set…
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Denmark Technical College announces Brandon T. Jackson as 2025 commencement speaker
March 12, 2025
Denmark Technical College announced that Brandon T. Jackson, acclaimed actor, comedian and entertainer, will serve as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony will be held…
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Credit One Charleston Open selects Meeting Street Schools as official nonprofit
March 12, 2025
The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, has announced the selection of Meeting Street Schools as its official nonprofit partner. Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four…
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Schoen Foundation supports both academic and athletic programs at Clemson
March 11, 2025
With strong family ties to both Clemson University and the United States military, The Schoen Foundation has given $2.5M to elevate two important programs at Clemson. The Schoen Foundation was…
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College of Education faculty member to serve five-year leadership term in National Rural Education Association
March 11, 2025
Darris Means, the Clemson University College of Education’s inaugural dean’s fellow for rural education, was elected in 2025 by the National Rural Education Association (NREA) as president-elect designate. The five-year…
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School of Nursing receives $2 million to launch undergraduate scholarship program
March 11, 2025
The Clemson University School of Nursing has received a $2 million contribution from the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF to establish the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship program to support the…
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Charleston Southern announces dining renovations for this summer
March 11, 2025
Charleston Southern University announces a $5 million renovation of the campus Dining Hall and Student Center. The project, scheduled for May to August 2025, will heavily modernize the 18,000-square-foot facility…
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Riverbank Elementary’s Beyond Goals soccer program delivers more than the skills of the game
March 11, 2025The sun is shining, the trees are budding – and that means it’s time for soccer. But in the case of Riverbank Elementary, it’s soccer with a side of mentoring,…
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Lander University’s Iriarte to Showcase Drone Cinematography at Lander Film Festival
March 11, 2025
by Micaela Pallete As the 15th anniversary of the Lander Film Festival approaches, Dr. Walter Iriarte’s presentation on the evolving role of drone cinematography in filmmaking is set to be…
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Liberty STEAM School receives donated CPR kits and staff training
March 11, 2025
American Heart Association supports emergency preparedness for students and staff The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces a generous donation of CPR kits and a…
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MTC Mavericks to Showoff at Harbison Theatre March 15
March 11, 2025
Annual MTC talent competition returns for the sixth year Midlands Technical College Mavericks will compete in MTC’s annual talent competition, the MTC Showoff, Saturday, March 15. Auditions were open to…
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Vincent Weaver of Greenville Technical College selected for USC’s Faculty Development in International Business program
March 10, 2025
Vincent Weaver, department chair for the Management and Supply Chain Management programs at Greenville Technical College, has been selected as one of 28 people to participate in the Faculty Development…
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Clinton Native Returns to Lead Clinton Middle School Band and Assist Devil Regiment
March 10, 2025
The Clinton band family is welcoming home one of its own as a new leader in the program. A Clinton native and former member of the Devil Regiment, Kate Wages…
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Exciting March Events at Laurens County Libraries
March 10, 2025
The Laurens County Library System is offering a variety of engaging programs this March, providing opportunities for fun, learning, and community connection for all ages. Trivia Night at the Clinton…
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Lander Sport Management Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Major Sporting Events
March 10, 2025
Sport management programs are among the fastest-growing degree offerings on college campuses across the United States, and Lander University is no exception. The number of students in Lander’s sport management…
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Tour of Restored Piney Grove Schoolhouse at Culbertson Backcountry Settlement Set for March 15
March 9, 2025
A rare glimpse into Laurens County’s early education history will be available to the public on Saturday, March 15, as the restored Piney Grove Schoolhouse for Black Americans opens for…
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Richland One’s director of career and technical education named South Carolina CTE Administrator of the Year
March 6, 2025
Chris Dinkins, Richland One’s director of career and technical education (CTE), has been named the 2025 CTE Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).…
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‘Flower Power’ re-envisioned in newest exhibit opening at the Upcountry History Museum
March 6, 2025Say “Flower Power” and many people immediately flash back to 1960s-70s America and a focus on peace and love. But add in the efforts of a First Lady of the…
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Community Crochet-in with master quilter and artist Cookie Washington
March 6, 2025
Saturday March 8 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM In honor of National Crochet Month, join the Charleston Museum for a special ‘crochet-in’ led by master quilter and artist Cookie Washington. Join fellow…
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Michael Harriot to keynote Media & Civil Rights History Symposium
March 6, 2025
Columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot will be the keynote speaker for the Media & Civil Rights History Symposium on March 27 and March 28, sponsored by the University of…
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College of Charleston professor helps Star Align for Charleston’s New Planetarium
March 6, 2025
Charleston has a lot of -iums: There’s the South Carolina Aquarium, Uncle Kyle’s Sweater Emporium, the TD Arena stadium and plenty of auditoriums. But there isn’t a planetarium. Until now. Two-and-a-half years ago, Paul Gangarosa, a…
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GSSM Robotics Teams shine at South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) robotics teams excelled at the South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship, held at Dreher High School on Feb.…
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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year
March 6, 2025
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
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Public invited to drop in to view free Lexington Two District art show
March 6, 2025
A favorite art exhibit of student work is free and open to the public at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC). The District Art Show, on the first and…
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Charleston’s Herterich selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in the U.S. this year
March 6, 2025
Lauren Herterich Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families Washington, DC – The Afterschool Alliance today announced…
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Area youth invited to attend a community Youth Symposium
March 5, 2025
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., invites youth in the West Columbia, Columbia and surrounding areas to attend its annual Youth Symposium on Saturday,…
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Lander Professors Discuss Artificial Intelligence in Upcoming Lecture
March 5, 2025
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the fifth installment of the 2024-25 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, March 11. The event will…
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