<body><div>HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s search for a new president is now over. HGTC Area Commission selected Lori Heafner, Ph.D., as the next president on Friday after what the college called a comprehensive national search.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0GhGgt_1FMegirR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0GhGgt_1FMegirR00" width="1300" height="730" ><figcaption>Lori A. Heafner, Ph.D. (Horry-Georgetown Technical College)</figcaption></figure>Heafner has spent 20 years at HGTC and currently serves as the college’s vice president for academic affairs.“The Area Commission entered this national search determined to identify the leader best prepared to build upon HGTC’s strong foundation and guide the college confidently into the future,” Robert Hucks, II, chairman of the HGTC Area Commission and Presidential Search Committee, said. “Lori distinguished herself through her depth of experience, knowledge of higher education, commitment to students and understanding of the communities we serve.”Heafner’s appointment comes after Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore retired on July 31. RELATED COVERAGE: Former HGTC president withdraws from FDTC appointment, citing health concernsA community college graduate herself, she began her higher education career at Cleveland Community College before joining HGTC in 2006. She also earned a doctorate in educational sciences with a concentration in higher education administration from Coastal Carolina University.Heafner said the college will continue to expand opportunities for students, strengthen partnerships, and meet the area’s changing education and workforce needs. “I am deeply honored to be selected as the next president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College,” Heafner said. “For 20 years, HGTC has been an important part of my life, and I have had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary faculty and staff who are deeply committed to our students and communities.”Heafner will take over the role on Jan. 4, 2027. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WMBF. For more free content like this, download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here.</div></body>

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HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s search for a new president is now over. HGTC Area Commission selected Lori Heafner, Ph.D., as the next president on Friday after what the college called a comprehensive national search. Heafner has spent 20 years at HGTC and currently serves as...

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