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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

On March 9, 2019 the University of South Carolina Union hosted the Miss USC Union Pageant.  The theme was “The Greatest Showman” and was held in the USC Union Main Building Auditorium on March 9th. Eleven contestants competed for four crowns: Miss Freshman, Miss Sophomore, Miss Union Palmetto College and Miss USC Union 2019. In… Continue reading 2019 Miss USC Union Pageant

USC Union's Rotaract Club hosted a fundraiser on Valentine's Day to raise money for the Friends of The Union Animal Shelter.  The club sold "LoveGrams" that consisted of a carnation, Valentine card and candy. With the help of the Union Rotary Club and a generous donation of carnations from Gwinn's Florist, the club was able… Continue reading USC Union Rotaract Club Donates to Animal Shelter

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 renowned authors, poets, and musical artists. The Upcountry Literary Festival is honored… Continue reading USC Union Upcountry Literary Festival Announces Keynote Speaker