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USC Union has named 26 students to the President’s List and 66 students to the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. Also, two Palmetto College students have been named to the President’s List and seven to the Dean’s List. To be named to the President’s List, a student must be full – time with… Continue reading Spring 2019 – President’s and Dean’s List

The Union County Carnegie Library has been selected for a 2019 Historic Preservation Honor Award, which celebrates “successful and exemplary historic preservation projects around the Palmetto State.” According to the South Carolina Department of Archives, “each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures,… Continue reading Award Winning Union Carnegie Library

Graduate Group (L to R) Row 1: Bryanna Honeycutt (Marshall), Lisa Garza, Bryanna Vaughan, Daytona Caldwell, Katie Sligh, Dimia Thompson, Dawn Schreiber, Celeste Cathcart, Abby McCarley (Marshall). Row 2: Caroline England, Kelsey Granger, Caylee Austin, Claire Pridemore, Madelynn Wood, Sha’Quilla Walker, Makenzie Stanford. Row 3: Tomi Lachance, Lindsey Jarvis, Theodore Walker, Jack Snelgrove, Hunter Plemmons,… Continue reading USC Union 2019 Commencement

University of South Carolina Union will welcome USC President Harris Pastides as the commencement speaker for the university’s Commencement Exercises. They will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church sanctuary at 405 East Main Street. Since 2008, President Harris Pastides has led USC’s flagship system of eight institutions… Continue reading USC Union Commencement 2019

The Literary Festival will host a workshop with presenting author, Maureen Ryan Griffin on Thursday, March 21 at the Union County Historical Museum at 127 West Main Street from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The workshop, “Writing Personal and Family Stories”, will educate the audience on telling your own truth, preserving family history, writing for and about your family,… Continue reading USC Union Literary Festival Hosts Workshop

The National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Since 1994, IMLS has presented the award to institutions that demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to community service. Today, the Institute of Museum and Library Services named the Union County Carnegie… Continue reading Union County Carnegie Library: 2019 National Medal for Museum & Library Service Finalist

USC Union will be the host of the annual Upcountry Literary Festival this year on Friday, March 22nd, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Saturday, March 23rd, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The two-day event will showcase a number of nationally and regionally known authors, poets, and musical artists. This year, the festival will also… Continue reading 2019 Upcountry Literary Festival