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NC receives $4 million from Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship programs
The North Carolina Business Committee of Education's NC Career Launch will create a statewide youth apprenticeship system that develop and scale programs for high school students that lead to registered apprenticeships in critical sectors.
‘SMALL BY DESIGN’ New Administrator: First Presbyterian Academy Grows Students, Not Size
First Presbyterian Academy doesn’t plan to be the largest school in Greenville County, but it does aspire to do big things in the lives of young people, says the school’s new administrator. “This is a wonderful school community. We are small by design. We want to maintain that family feel,” says Dr. Rob Brown, who became Head of School in June. ...
Help save shelter dogs in N.C. on National Dog Day
Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters in 2025, released data showing that in 2023, 207,400 dogs were killed in shelters simply because they didn’t have a place to call home. That makes National Dog Day an ideal time to talk about how people can help save the lives of homeless canines across the country.
Family holds vigil one year after Upstate woman goes missing
A vigil was held over the weekend for an Upstate woman who is still missing a year after last being seen. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says 31 year old, Jana Manasco went missing from the Monarch Community in August of last year.
A future killer slipped through Buncombe’s legal system, despite dozens of warnings. ‘Nobody wants to touch this’
The man responsible for one of the worst crime sprees in recent western North Carolina history slipped through the criminal justice system multiple times over 15 months, despite arrests for attempted murder, assault, and shooting a sheriff’s deputy, and numerous warnings that he may have been in violation of his pretrial release conditions, records show.
Piedmont Art Museum Honors Lillian Smith in Year-Long Exhibition
Join us for “Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Lillian E. Smith: 80th Anniversary Exhibition” at Piedmont University's Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. The exhibition will be on view September 5, 2024-May 15, 2025. A public reception will take place on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Augusta-based photographer Mark Albertin will give a guest lecture.
Cashiers Designer Showhouse begins Aug. 23
Events include daily Showhouse tours, special events, and shopping. The Cashiers Historical Society—a nonprofit that honors and preserves the historical past of Cashiers, North Carolina—is gearing up to celebrate its 27th Cashiers Designer Showhouse. This signature fundraising event has become a cherished tradition for both locals and visitors from afar, many of whom have been attending the Showhouse for over 20 years.
TL&LC’s free Pre-K program enrollment is open
The Literacy & Learning Center (TL&LC) recently announced that enrollment is open for its free Pre-K program beginning Sept. 3. This exciting new program offers high-quality early childhood education to children in the Highlands community. TL&LC’s Pre-K program emphasizes a play-based learning approach, providing young learners with a nurturing and...
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust earns national recognition
Photo by Stephanie Contreras, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust announced it has renewed its land trust re-accreditation – proving once again that, as part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation, it is committed to conservation excellence. One thing that unites us as...
Restaurant Week: SC restaurants showcase culinary skills, like Grill Marks
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The 11-day celebration of Restaurant Week is a chance for restaurants to showcase their culinary skills and for food lovers to enjoy a variety of food for great value. "We’re always excited to have new people come in and try our menu because everything on the...
Clemson Officials Find, Destroy Yellow-Legged Hornet Nests in Beaufort County
Officials with the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry (DPI) destroyed multiple secondary nests of yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in South Carolina near Hilton Head Island. They are the first secondary nests of the yellow-legged hornet found in the state. The nests were found in trees. The search and destroy...
Annual Conference of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina Taking Place November 7
Lisa Cooper, president of Mast General Store, will be keynote speaker for the annual conference of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina. The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is pleased to announce its Annual Conference, which will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the University Center of Greenville. This year’s theme, “Navigating Change: Navigating Transitions in the Family Enterprise,” promises to deliver valuable insights and strategies for family-owned businesses facing the complexities of change.
Wilson Announces 2024 Bus Tour
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced his annual bus tour, which will take place from August 20-23, 2024. During the tour, he will visit various locations throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August, I host an annual...
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