South Carolina’s Midlands grapples with a low literate population, an issue so great that over 150,000 adults in the region cannot read and comprehend the newspaper.

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Carolina runs on the drive, innovation and creativity of its students. These four Gamecocks, through their chosen medium, express curiosity about the world and a passion to contribute to it. Consider the work of a filmmaker, a designer, a sculptor and an actor. You don’t have to leave campus, let alone Columbia, to enjoy world-class talent.