ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 9 (TNSres) -- Anderson University issued the following news release: The 2024 edition of the National Conference on Preaching is scheduled for May 14-16 on the campus of Wheaton College in suburban Chicago. The annual conference is sponsored by Preaching magazine and Clamp Divinity School. Using the theme "Crafting Compelling Preaching," the conference features several theme-related talks, inspiring sermons and a series of practical preaching-related workshops.   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 9 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University's new chief marketing officer within the Division of Strategic Communications is a longtime marketing strategist with significant expertise in digital media. Thomas Broadus, a native of Pascagoula and an alumnus of the University of Southern Mississippi, began his MSU role on April 1 and is based in the Office of Public Affairs. Broadus is returning to his home state after h  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, April 9 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Newberry College speech, debate and theatre students clinched the state championship at the South Carolina Speech & Theatre Association's annual State College Festival Competition. The event was held April 6 on the College campus. Newberry was represented by Jordan Seay (Camden), Gamahl Bobo (North Charleston), Sullivan Hooper (Lexington), Hannah Ghaly (Newberry), Kyndal Cathcart (Clover), Archkela Lane (Pomaria),  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 9 -- The city of Spartanburg issued the following news: The City of Spartanburg is thrilled to announce the selection of Fredalyn Michelle Frasier as its new City Planning Director. Fredalyn, a distinguished leader in urban planning and design, returns to her South Carolina roots to manage Spartanburg's ambitious growth and development strategies. Fredalyn's extensive career in urban planning is marked by her leadership of interdisciplinary teams on transform  more