Warriors speak the language of baseball
Members of the Southern Wesleyan University Baseball Team share ball-playing skills with Puerto Rican youngsters.
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SWU joins in celebrating Central’s railroad heritage
Priscilla Hammond talks with a visitor to the Central Railroad Festival about programs offered at Southern Wesleyan University.
The ‘Relentless’ pursuit
Kenneth Wagner, a 2008 SWU alumnus and lead student pastor at Calvary Wesleyan church in Harrington, Del., was lead speaker for the Fellowship of the Called (FOTC), a two-day event, held March 28 and 29 on the Central campus of Southern Wesleyan...
SWU recognizes outstanding graduates
SWU honored its top alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon April 12 on the university’s campus in Central. Recognized were (from left), Debbie Holcombe, Alicia Pratt Zorn, Gareth Lee Cockerill, Charity Prosser, Lindsey Torgerson, and...
Reunion about sharing, learning family histories
Southern Wesleyan University hosted representatives from families, historical groups, genealogical societies and related organizations on its Central Campus, capping off the Reunion of Upcountry Families, a three-day event held April 24-26.
Softball clinches spot in SSAC Tournament
The Southern Wesleyan softball team will be competing at the Southern States Athletic Conference this week after clinching a spot on Monday afternoon.
Wellness Week at SWU
Dillon Groves, left, talks with Kelly Mims about services offered by the Pickens County YMCA during a health fair April 24, part of Wellness Week at SWU.
2014 Holy Week at SWU
Southern Wesleyan University students, faculty and staff took part in a Holy Week chapel April 16 on the Central Campus.
Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center benefits from gifts
Pictured at the Carolina Women’s Retreat April 5, from left, are Lisa McWherter, SWU VP for advancement; Shirley Duncan, director of public and church relations for Hephzibah Ministries and SWU alumna; Joy Bryant, executive director of alumni and...
Garner receives Mitchell Award
Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss, left, presented Rev. Randy Garner, right, with the Virgil A. Mitchell Excellence in Pastoral Ministry award April 9 at Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Also pictured is Randy’s wife Cindy.
‘Heaven is For Real’ preview draws record crowd
More than a thousand people lined up along Wesleyan Drive April 11 waiting for the pre-release showing of “Heaven is For Real” at Newton Hobson auditorium.
SWU dedicates new track and field complex
SWU dedicated the Joe R. Gilbert Track and Field April 9 at its Central campus. Cutting the ribbon, from left, are Jeff Martin, Pickens County Council; Todd Voss, SWU president; Trey Whitehurst, Pickens County Council; Phillip Mishoe, Central...
Wimphrie named teacher of the year
Lakeside Middle School gave Teacher-of-the-Year honors to Byron Wimphrie, a 2009 Southern Wesleyan University physical education graduate. Wimphrie is shown in a physical education class.