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Terry Hall renovations continue for SWU’s nursing program
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) continues to make steady progress on renovations to Terry Hall as the University prepares to launch its new pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
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Black History Month profile: Henrietta Lacks
In 1951 a 31-year-old African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks was not feeling well.
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Tradition continues strong for Capris
EASLEY — The last nine months, Capris of Easley Italian Cuisine has not missed a beat.
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And the band played on …
PICKENS COUNTY — The Clemson University Tiger Band has been selected to appear in the Juried Marching Band Video Presentations at the 2026 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. The ensemble was chosen through an anonymous adjudication process conducted by college band directors from across the region.…
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SWU named South Carolina 2025 Employer of the Year
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) was named South Carolina Employer of the Year at the 2025 SC Transition Awards, presented by the Transition Alliance of South Carolina. The award recognizes employers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
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Prolonged cold weather causes widespread forage damage in SC
PICKENS COUNTY — Recent cold temperatures, snow and ice across South Carolina have caused significant winter injury in cool‑season forage stands. Clemson University forage specialists urge producers to assess their fields carefully in the coming weeks.
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Tri-County’s Dean’s List for Fall 2025
PENDLETON —- Seven hundred and twenty-five students have been named to Tri-County Technical College’s Dean’s List for fall 2025.
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Tri-County’s President’s List for Fall 2025
PENDLETON —- Three hundred and eighty-five students have been named to Tri-County Technical College’s President’s List for fall 2025.
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Sealevel Systems celebrates 40 years strong
LIBERTY — Sealevel Systems, Inc., a leading provider of rugged, industrial-grade computing and I/O solutions, proudly announces its 40th anniversary in 2026.
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Pittman elected to NAVPA Board of Directors
CENTRAL – Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) recently announced Donna Pittman, Co-Director of the university’s Warriors CARE Center, has been elected to serve on the National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA) Board of Directors as the Region IV Delegate for the 2025–2026 term.
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Blankenship talks sleep safety following two infant deaths
PICKENS COUNTY — Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship spoke out last Friday about two infants deaths that occurred in the past week.
