Edgefield County

Gracie Herrin has big plans for her future. And she’s taking the steps now to prepare her for success.

Although the official beginning of summer is June 21, local residents have already had their air conditioners running for several weeks. Piedmont Technical College recently expanded its offerings to make sure everyone can continue to beat the heat.

College is going to be more affordable for veterans in the area thanks to a new initiative at Piedmont Technical College.

Piedmont Technical College is hosting a new community outreach event to connect area agencies with those in need.

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently hosted the third annual Summer Guidance Institute, a week-long program designed to connect school counselors in PTC's region with the college's academic programs, local employers, and with economic developers to develop a better understanding of how education and workforce development fit together in our region.

There are many rewarding careers in health care, but few are as in-demand as those positions related to heart health. The need for professionals in heart-related fields is due to the high rate of heart disease in the nation.

Scholarships were presented to students and donors were recognized at the recent scholarship luncheon.

Cory Nickles is always up for a challenge. So, the engineering technology programs at Piedmont Technical College were perfect for him.

More than 150 surgical technology students and instructors from eight of the technical colleges recently participated in annual Student Surgical Technology Bowl for the state of South Carolina at Piedmont Technical College.

Piedmont Technical College will be holding two summer commencement exercises on Aug. 3.