Piedmont Technical College’s Workforce Innovation Division recently launched a Sterile Processing Technical Training program in response to a growing need involving this important aspect of healthcare. Playing a pivotal role in preventing patient infections, sterile processing technicians clean, inspect, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment. “As surgery and technology evolve, so do the […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 30,2026) – The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 Statewide General Election is Sunday, October 4, and the State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging all South Carolinians to make sure their registration is up to date. To participate in this election, voters must be registered by the deadline. How Can I Register? Already Registered? […]
Submitted Photo: Vincent Sheheen, former state senator and representative and current mayor of the city of Camden, spoke at Lander University. Photo by Lindsey Hodges. GREENWOOD, S.C.— Life advice, a history and civics lesson and some thoughts about the future. Thesewere what awaited students and community members who attended a recent talk at Lander University. […]
Johnston, SC – Standing together as a team again for the first time in several months and perhaps for the last time for many years to come, members of the 2026 Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) Mock Trial state champions looked at the black boxes in their hands with pride and anticipation. They had been […]
Pictured from left to right are 2026 STHS Homecoming Second Runner-Up Madison Coleman,sponsored by #99 Xavier McAdoo) 2026 STHS Homecoming Queen Natalie Hardy, and 2026 STHS Homecoming First Runner-Up Nichole Brown,(sponsored by #4 Daevian Wise)
Strom Thurmond High School junior running back Kaden Wigfall gains yardage against the Batesburg-Leesville High School defense during the Rebels’ dominating 58-6 victory over the Panthers on Homecoming Night at STHS Stadium (9/11). Ranked first in the South Carolina Class AA state rankings, the Rebels play host to Georgia’s fifth-ranked team in Class A according […]
One of Edgefield’s most loyal veterans received a most distinguished and deservedaward recently. Jane Doolittle, a member of American Legion Post 30, was selected byThe Veterans Voices of WJBF Channel 6 as Veteran of the Month of August. Shereceived on television a beautiful award – Recognizing Individuals Who ExemplifySelfless Service, Patriotism and Lasting Impact Through […]
JOHNSTON – Kenneth W. Hutchins, 79, entered into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2026.Ken grew up in the Fairview Community of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the youngest of nine children and had the privilege of being born into a loving home with two of the best parents anyone could ask […]
Wardlaw Academy’s Cross Country team opened the 2026 season Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Trojan Country Invitational. With more than 17 runners competing this season, the Patriots are looking forward to a strong year of growth, competition, and achievement. Saturday’s meet gave runners their first opportunity of the season to put their summer training to […]
Diane C.Yonce Diane Callas Yonce, 78, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Aiken, SC. She was born on September 27, 1947, in Anderson, South Carolina as the daughter of the late Louise Berryman Callas and Alexander E. Callas Sr. . Diane is survived by her sons, William Jeffrey Yonce and his wife, Jenny, and […]
