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USC Upstate Serves as Host Site For Team SC County Days

On Thursday, October 10, USC Upstate had the honor of serving as a host site for Team South Carolina County Days, an initiative organized by Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and Senator Lindsey Graham.

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The History of Columbus Day

Early in the morning of October 12, 1492, a sailor on board the Pinta sighted land, beginning a new era of European exploration and expansion.

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Four Ways to Help Hurricane Helene Survivors

After a disaster, people come together to help the affected communities. This kind of support is not just vital for a community’s recovery, it can bring much needed hope to survivors.