Enter the South Carolina High School Writing Contest

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We invite high school juniors and seniors to answer the question, “How should we improve the state of South Carolina?” Use any genre and enter the 10th annual writing contest from the University of South Carolina Honors College by September 26. Honors College students will read all entries and choose 20 finalists for judge Ron Rash to review. First, second, and third place winners will receive cash prizes. The grand prize winner will have their work published online. 

Upcoming Event

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Speaker at the Center: Authors Charlie Mewshaw and Michael G. Williams

September 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

Join us at our next Speaker at the Center series on Friday, September 18, at 6 p.m. for an author talk featuring authors and podcast co-hosts, Charlie Mewshaw and Michael G. Williams. They will share content from Arcane Carolinas, Volume 2 and Volume 3. Charlie and Michael use library resources to explore folklore and all things eerie in the Carolinas.