McLeod Health to Host Evening of Hope Cancer Benefit
McLeod Health is set to host its annual An Evening of Hope Cancer Benefit on Thursday, September 24, at Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center. This event, presented by Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, LLC, aims to celebrate courage and community while supporting cancer survivors and the HOPE Fund. The evening will commence at 6:00 p.m. […]
Three-Year Degrees Spread as Accreditors Ease Rules
The push to shorten the American undergraduate degree reached a federal milestone this month. The US Department of Education published a proposed rule on August 20, 2026 that would bar accrediting agencies from categorically blocking degree programs that take less time than tradition requires, and on August 24, 2026 the Middle States Commission on Higher […]
Poll: Americans seek stronger AI rules for K-12 schools
A new public opinion poll released this week indicates a strong bipartisan desire among Americans for stricter regulations regarding artificial intelligence (AI) use in K-12 classrooms. The research, conducted by The Century Foundation (TCF), found that a significant majority of voters believe the federal government has been too slow to address the increasing presence of […]
Trump Admin Pushes to Shut Down Education Department
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted a Back to School event at the White House on Monday, August 24, 2026, highlighting efforts to dissolve the Department of Education and advance school choice initiatives. The event took place as students across the country, including those in Washington, D.C., returned to classrooms this […]
Lexington Attorneys Offered OnDemand Course on Hunting and Fishing Land Access
Legal professionals in Lexington and across the region now have access to a specialized OnDemand continuing legal education (CLE) course designed to navigate the complexities of land access for hunting and fishing. Titled “Leases, Easements, and Access: Legal Insights for Hunting and Fishing,” the program offers a detailed exploration of the legal instruments governing recreational […]