Four stories illustrate impact of Limestone University’s dramatic closure

This collection of stories explores the far-reaching effects of Limestone University's abrupt closure. One account describes how the university's guidance left 13 South Carolina charter schools seeking new sponsors. Another narrative reveals that students who were owed tuition refunds felt abandoned by the institution.

Additionally, an article details coach Brett Harker's challenging experience following the dissolution of his baseball teams at two separate colleges. In another piece, former football coach Jerricho Cotchery recounts being caught off guard by the university’s financial predicament. Read the stories below.

NO. 1: FORMER LIMESTONE COACH JERRICHO COTCHERY TALKS SCHOOL SHUTTING DOWN, WHAT’S NEXT

“I was as surprised as everyone else was.” | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chapel Fowler

NO. 2: AT LEAST 13 SC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN LIMBO AS LIMESTONE DISTRICT WILL CLOSE IN 2026

Limestone University’s charter school district will close after next school year and all of its schools will need to find new sponsors in wake of the private college’s recent decision to cease operations. | Published June 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Zak Koeske

NO. 3: UNLUCKIEST MAN IN COLLEGE BASEBALL? HOW THIS SC COACH NAVIGATED TWO TEAM SHUTDOWNS

Brett Harker has been the head baseball coach at two college programs that have folded in the last five years. | Published June 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Sauls

NO. 4: FORMER LIMESTONE STUDENTS OWED TUITION REFUNDS SAY UNIVERSITY HAS GHOSTED THEM

Former online students at Limestone University in Gaffney say they’re owed tuition refunds by the university, which hasn’t been responsive to their requests since closing last month. | Published June 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Zak Koeske

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.