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In praise of ‘The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts’

Hannah Crafts fled North and finished a novel of her life in slavery and her escape from her enslaver's North Carolina home. Her identity long remained a mystery until Hecimovich uncovered a trove of details...

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Tollison gives historical view on Landmark building renovation, naming

A local TV station turns to Courtney Tollison for a historical perspective on the renaming and remodeling of 1960s era Landmark building, which will be renamed the Daniel building in honor of builder Charles Daniel.

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Tollison talks about her new book on ‘Your Carolina,’ public radio

Tollison talks about her new book, "Our Country First, Then Greenville," and explains what makes it different from other Greenville history books.

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Hecimovich talks about new book on CBS weekend show

When "The Bondwoman's Narrative" was first published by Henry Louis Gates, skeptics didn't believe a 19th century slave could have written it. Hecimovich tracked down the evidence that proves Gates' claim and reveals the identity...

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Anna Morgan heads to Augusta, again

Fifth-year senior Morgan has high hopes for her third trip to the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Head Coach Jeff Hull gives his thoughts on the tournament and how it impacts women's golf.

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Philanthropy publications report $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment

Two philanthropy publications report on the $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment to three colleges in the Carolinas, including Furman.

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Furman alum Stubb wins first round of Finnish presidential elections

Several news sources report on Alexander Stubb's narrow victory over diplomat Pekka Haavisto. The two will face each other in a second-round runoff Feb. 11. Stubb is a 1993 Furman alumnus.

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Local TV stations cover Joseph Vaughn Day

Local news sources brought crews to Furman's annual celebration of Joseph Vaughn Day. Vaughn '68 was the first African American to enroll at Furman. Idella Glenn '84 presented the Idella Goodson Glenn Outstanding Black Alumni...

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Vinson speaks candidly about a possible Biden-Trump rematch

Danielle Vinson goes on record about the divergent campaign styles of President Joe Biden and his all-but-certain challenger. Reuters releases results of recent polling that gauges public sentiment toward the apparent frontrunners.

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Vinson goes on record about importance of South Carolina primary

Vinson describes what it will take for Nikki Haley to win or break even versus Donald Trump in South Carolina's primary.

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