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Benedict College President Honored: Black History Month

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Outgoing Benedict College President Dr. David Swinton was honored at the schools’s Black History Month event. Dr. Swinton will leave his post June 30th. On Tuesday the school hosted a Chapel Assembly, honoring the school’s longest serving President. Swinton has served as the school’s president for 23 years.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Benedict College

Benedict College Host Vigil For Students Mourning

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –  Students and staff at Benedict College held a candle light vigil for Rashee Hodges. Hodges was a college athlete whose life was cut short after being struck by a car on Sunday. Hodges basketball coach, Fred Watson, told WOLO that his life has been changed forever. “This has definitely been the toughest thing I’ve ever had…

Benedict, Limestone Set For Potential Defensive Showdown

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Benedict College’s 5-3 victory over Livingstone in last week’s season-opening football game could be viewed as a defensive masterpiece or offensive futility by both sides. Whichever is the case, the Tigers could be set for another low-scoring, defensive battle when they host the Limestone College Saints on Saturday night. Limestone is coming off a 35-6 victory over…

Benedict To Offer Video Streaming Of Athletic Events

COLUMBIA, S.C. – All Benedict College home football and basketball games will be live streamed and available to watch live, Benedict College Director of Athletics Willie Washington announced. “This is a great step forward for the Benedict College athletic department,” Washington said. “Of course we want our alumni and fans to come and watch the games in person, but we…