GRANITEVILLE, South Carolina, July 2 -- Aiken Technical College issued the following news release: * * * Funding will help students complete studies * * * Bank of America is continuing to support Aiken Technical College (ATC) students in completing their college education by awarding an economic mobility grant to the ATC Foundation. The $10,000 grant will go toward the ATC Foundation's Student Completion Microgrants Program. The microgrants are provided to eligible students who have complet  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, July 3 -- Coker University issued the following news: Coker University's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a five-year extension to the contract of University President Dr. Natalie Harder. This decision is a testament to Dr. Harder's outstanding leadership and the significant progress the University has made under her stewardship. "The Board of Trustees is excited to renew and extend Dr. Natalie Harder's contract as President of Coker University until 2030,  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 3 -- ScanSource, a provider of technology products and solutions, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and a leading provider of technology services and solutions, today announced the appointment of Ken Mills as its new president. In this role, Mills will lead the company's strategic direction with a focus on driving sustainable growth for the company, its partners and suppliers. Mills brings nearly   more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, July 3 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Anderson University alumna Caroline Mason attended the Advocacy Summit in October 2023 in Washington, D.C., joining other members of International Justice Mission. * * * Everyone has the right to a life free of exploitation. Unfortunately, there are children, women and men around the corner and across the globe being denied the most basic of human rights. Organizations such as International J  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 3 -- Richland County issued the following news on July 2, 2024: * * * Residents encouraged to make their voices heard July 9 * * * Richland County Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Transportation Penny referendum during a special called Transportation Improvement meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. This will be the final opportunity for County residents to be heard on the potential implementation of a new Transportation Penny program before Counci  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 3 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news: The working group charged by Governor Henry McMaster this spring to look into questions surrounding the existence of $1.8 billion in state funds has prepared the documentation and information necessary for a state budget-funded forensic accounting review to begin work in the new fiscal year. In accordance with Proviso 93.19 of the 2024-2025 state budget, the Department of Administration, whose  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 3 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * This fall, Fort Mill School District's inaugural class of 10 ambitious students will delve into the foundational aspects of accounting via the dual credit course, ACCT 280: Introduction to Financial Accounting at Winthrop. * SCACPA and BNA CPAs are generously funding tuition and textbook fees for high school students enrolled in this pilot program. * * * The South Carolina Association o  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 2 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * * The Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved a $119 million core operating budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year at its June 27 meeting. * It contains an 8-percent tuition decrease for students and uses a conservative estimate of revenues that the university is expected to bring in for the new fiscal year which starts July 1. * * * The Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved a $119 million   more