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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.
The State Library will be supporting the SC250 Commission's first annual Liberty Day at the South Carolina State House. The State Library will be providing swag bags and the SC250 Activity Booklet along with other resources for exploring the American Revolution in South Carolina.
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