Posts by KarenPetit56
Generous Gesture: Founder’s family bestows writing desk to Lander in honor of legacy
February 12, 2024
Great leaders and thinkers generally have one piece of furniture in common – a desk where they plan, create and dream. Thomas Jefferson designed a portable lap-desk for writing the…
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Fundraising success leads to Polar Plunge at Lander University
February 12, 2024
Calling it “a formal occasion,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino donned a seriously fashionable black tuxedo and joined 75 students for the school’s first Polar Plunge amid screams, laughter, loud…
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CHE grant establishes Center of Excellence at Lander University
January 16, 2024
An award from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has established Lander University’s College of Education Center of Excellence for the Advancement of Reading and Literacy Instruction. The three-year…
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Lander University announces plans for 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
January 12, 2024
Lander University’s 2024 Homecoming Week and Alumni Reunion Weekend, scheduled Feb. 5 – 10, will send students, alumni and friends traveling back in time with the theme, “Celebrating the Spirit…
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Greenwood Pathway House receives national Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award
January 9, 2024
Greenwood Pathway House is receiving $30,000 as a Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards recipient. The award, presented during a news conference at Chick-fil-A in Greenwood, is part of a national program…
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Lander scientist calls on graduates to ‘keep learning, improving as a society’
December 14, 2023
A scientist who struggled to write papers in college told graduates at Lander University’s 168th Commencement on Wednesday (Dec. 13) not be discouraged by obstacles or failure because “the first…
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‘Be the Heart of the Holiday’ Toy Drive benefits Greenwood District 50 students
December 7, 2023
WCRS Radio launched the “Be the Heart of the Holidays” Toy Drive, in collaboration with Greenwood School District 50, to help approximately 300 students in need. “These students, ages 4…
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Historic church site of Wreaths Across America ceremony Dec. 16
December 6, 2023
Nazareth Presbyterian Church will be the site of an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony at noon Saturday, Dec. 16, to honor the veterans buried in the cemetery, which includes…
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Celebration on Dec. 2 in Greenwood commemorates Charleston Tea Party
November 7, 2023
It is time to raise a tea cup and pay tribute to one of the great untold stories in American history – the fact that Charleston, South Carolina, held the…
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Revolutionary Times Market on Nov. 18 offers Colonial-themed experience
November 2, 2023
GREENWOOD, SC – As part of the upcoming America250 celebration in 2026, the Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR will hold a Revolutionary Times Market and Fair on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10…
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Extreme triathlete, disabled veteran ready to ‘rock and roll’ Marine Corps Marathon
October 12, 2023With a “chariot” of unknown endurance, Lander University alumni Cameron Dorn and Mike Hudson are embarking on a journey few would undertake. But then, most people have never experienced the…
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Museum exhibit spotlights Palmetto State’s pivotal role in American Revolution
September 21, 2023
A special traveling exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” opens at The Museum in Uptown Greenwood on Friday, Oct. 6, with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. The…
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State’s newest Daughters of the American Revolution chapter holds inaugural meeting
September 18, 2023
GREENWOOD, SC – The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its inaugural meeting as the newest chapter of the South Carolina State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR).…
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Lander names Robyn Hoffman to lead University Advancement, Lander Foundation
September 13, 2023
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Following an extensive national search, Lander University has announced that seasoned philanthropy executive Robyn Hoffman has been selected as the institution’s next Vice President for University Advancement…
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Vote now for Greenwood Pathway House to receive Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Award
September 7, 2023In only seven months of operation, Pathway Village in Greenwood has had an impact in helping 29 families, with 59 children, take steps to overcome homelessness permanently. Pathway Village, part…
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Designer turns glass from the past into 21st century treasure
April 8, 2023
Amy Vaughn appeared at a formal event this spring looking every inch the dignified Southern lady in an evening gown of chiffon and sequined lace. Indeed, she is the epitome…
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Blues legend Mac Arnold to perform March 23 in Greenwood
March 15, 2023
Blues legend Mac Arnold, a native of Greenville, and his Plate Full O’ Blues Band will star in two events in Greenwood as part of a program that is bringing…
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Rayshawn Trapp, school counselor and Lander alumna, pens book
March 8, 2023
Rayshawn Trapp always dreamed of becoming an author. Uncertain about what type of book she should write, Trapp prayed for guidance. In the intervening years, Trapp honed her skills as…
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Lander’s hooding ceremony recognizes graduate students’ journey of success
December 22, 2022
Earning a graduate degree for many students is an academic journey often fraught with uncertainty and resilience. For 74 graduate students who were awarded their degrees in Lander University’s recent…
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Wreaths Across America expands to 11 cemeteries in Greenwood area
October 28, 2022
The second annual Wreaths Across America campaign is returning to the Lakelands for the 2022 holiday season and is expanding efforts to place wreaths on approximately 2,000 veterans’ graves. The…
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I Am Lander 150: Leading educator drew inspiration from parents’ hard work
September 6, 2022
Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer, a Lander University alumna, made education her career through her parents’ emphasis on higher education. Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer has never forgotten her father’s words to his three…
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Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR receives national, regional awards
September 6, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution received regional and national awards during the DAR’s recent Fall Forum in Columbia. The chapter’s inaugural Wreaths Across America…
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Bells Across America event Sept. 17 launches Constitution Week observance
August 31, 2022
Bells will ring throughout the United States, including Greenwood, on Saturday, Sept. 17, to commemorate the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The Mount Ariel…
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Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR presents Distinguished Citizen Medal to Anne Eller
August 22, 2022
Photo by Karen Petit Anne Eller of WCRS Radio has been awarded the Distinguished Citizen Medal by the Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The award…
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Mount Ariel Chapter DAR garners state, regional awards
May 11, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has received individual and chapter honors for its work on behalf of the State Society and veterans…
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Service to America defines career of Lander alumna, Lt. Gen. Maria R. Gervais
March 16, 2022
Leadership often is quiet, represented not by words, but by action. The three stars that Lt. Gen. Maria R. Gervais, a Lander University alumna, wears on her uniform designate her…
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Lander celebrates 150 years as growth marks the ‘biggest and best’ in history
March 16, 2022Lander University’s spacious plaza was celebration central Tuesday (March 15), as the school honored 150 years of educational excellence amid a blast of fireworks, games, dancing and music mixed with…
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Lander University’s 150th Anniversary begins with March 15 celebration
March 4, 2022
GREENWOOD, S.C. — It’s time to celebrate! Lander University will kick off its official 150th anniversary year celebrations with an evening of fun and festive activities beginning at 6 p.m.…
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Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR, to honor 1,400 veterans in Wreaths Across America ceremony
December 14, 2021
The Mount Ariel Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will place more than 1,400 wreaths on veterans’ graves in seven cemeteries in the Greenwood area through the national Wreaths Across…
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Salvation Army “Drive for Hope” rescheduled for Dec. 12
December 9, 2021
The “Drive for Hope,” previously scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, has been rescheduled for 1 – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, because of the threat of inclement weather. The event,…
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“Drive for Hope” on Dec. 11 to benefit Salvation Army of Greenwood
December 7, 2021
WCRS Radio will host the “Drive for Hope” on Saturday, Dec. 11, for toys and monetary donations to the Angel Tree Program of the Salvation Army of Greenwood. The toy…
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I Am Lander: U.S. Army Capt. Marcus Brown takes love for Lander to Alaska post
November 8, 2021
“The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of…
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Greenwood volunteer to be a featured guest on Wreaths Across America Radio
October 20, 2021
Helen Nazzaro, Regent of the Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will be featured in a national interview on Wreaths Across America Radio. The interview will…
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Lander’s first Music for Meals fundraiser brings ‘true joy’
October 18, 2021
Nothing could stop the music – or the enthusiasm to raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. COVID-19 restrictions may have forced the rescheduling twice of the Music…
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“Museum on wheels” honoring veterans coming Nov. 18 to Greenwood
October 6, 2021
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will be in Greenwood on Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Greenwood County Veterans Center. The one-day event, which is…
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Nature is the gallery for Lander photographer’s exhibit at Lake Greenwood State Park
September 29, 2021
Nature is the gallery for Lander photographer’s show at Lake Greenwood State Park GREENWOOD, S.C. __ Photographs of South Carolina’s rich landscapes – from the mountains to the sea –…
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Music for Meals benefit set Oct. 9 for Lander Bear Necessities Food Pantry
September 22, 2021
An “all you can eat” barbecue and oyster benefit Saturday, Oct. 9, will raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. Titled “Music for Meals,” the event will be…
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Lander alumnus Leon Lott earns national, state honors
September 8, 2021Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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Lakelands Cemeteries are official locations for 2021 National Wreaths Across America Day
August 17, 2021
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced that Edgewood, Evening Star and Oakbrook cemeteries in Greenwood, S.C., will be joining its efforts to support the mission to “Remember, Honor,…
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I Am Lander: Charlotte firefighter was at heart of Mecklenburg County’s pandemic response
July 14, 2021
Kevin “Blake” Howell returned to his duties as a fireman with the Charlotte Fire Department in June. There were no headlines, no paparazzi and no fanfare. But for Howell and…
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DAR chapter recognizes couple for their patriotism
June 23, 2021
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Jim and Denise Medford, owners of The Links at Stoney Point, with a certificate…
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Business, founded by Lander alumnus, featured in The New York Times
May 27, 2021
The TLTurner Group, founded by Lander University alumnus Terrell A. Turner and his wife, Lola Turner, is featured in The New York Times. The couple’s accounting and finance firm in…
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Anissa Lawrence named Lander University’s Outstanding LINK Instructor
May 26, 2021
Anissa Lawrence rolled the dice on her future when she left Las Vegas and made the decision to move across the country to Greenwood. Photo: Anissa Lawrence has been named…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in 2008 when she…
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Lander confers degrees to Class of 2021 in 163rd commencement
May 12, 2021
A researcher who is working on a team of scientists studying the COVID-19 vaccine and a mayor who led his community through the pandemic offered advice to graduates at Lander…
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“Team Dad,” Reginald Crews, lends his voice to Lander’s Lady Bearcats
May 5, 2021
It’s been more than a few decades since Reginald Crews played junior varsity football. But he never forgot the sting of not having someone in the stands cheering for him…
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Lander alumni share career wisdom during ‘Senior Lunch & Learn’
April 22, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – “Listen to learn, and love to learn; know your strengths and weaknesses; have a bad day? do better tomorrow; don’t underestimate the value of relationships – maintain…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 21, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 20, 2021
The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who died last summer…
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