Presbyterian College to host ‘The Power of Play for ALL’ workshop led by educator Jed Dearybury
March 21, 2026
Free March 28 event will explore neuroscience-backed strategies for play in learning environments Presbyterian College will host a half-day professional development workshop, “The Power of Play for ALL,” on Saturday,…
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Laurens School District 55 Invites Community Input on Future Facility Needs
March 18, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 is inviting community members, local leaders, businesses, district staff, and families to take part in a series of upcoming Facility Needs Town Hall meetings designed…
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Citizens Academy Session 3 Focuses on Drug Awareness and School Safety
March 18, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office continued its Citizens Academy on Tuesday, March 17, with Session 3 focused on drug awareness, prevention, and emerging issues affecting schools and communities. Participants heard…
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Presbyterian College to host Supreme Court of South Carolina sessions and free legal clinic during two-day visit
March 17, 2026
Palmetto LEADER mobile law office will offer free wills and powers of attorney for qualifying residents When the Supreme Court of South Carolina convenes a special term at Presbyterian College…
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Artwork by Lander Students and Professors Featured in Major Exhibit
March 17, 2026
The scholarly and creative works of students, faculty and alumni at Lander University aren’t confined to the traditional classroom space. Instead, the University encourages its community to be active outside…
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Laurens County School Districts 55 & 56 Launch “Full STEAM Ahead” Campaign
March 15, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 and Laurens County School District 56 are proud to announce the launch of their Full STEAM Ahead campaign, an exciting initiative designed to highlight the…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools host “Endless Opportunities” information sessions across the state
March 12, 2026
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science…
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Famous Audio Drama Producer Shares Craft with Lander Students
March 11, 2026
At Lander University, students are regularly invited to hear from the industry experts who are already in leadership positions in their career fields. Recently, Lander’s College of Humanities, Arts and…
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Laurens Middle School Educator Audrey Bell Receives Distinguished Honor as Regional Teacher to Watch
March 9, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud to announce that Audrey Bell, an 8th-grade math teacher at Laurens Middle School, has been selected as a Regional Teacher to…
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IRS Warns Taxpayers About the “Dirty Dozen” Scams During Filing Season
March 9, 2026
As tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to stay alert for fraudulent schemes known as the “Dirty Dozen.” Each year, the IRS highlights the most…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Lecture on “The Bloody Summer of 1780”
March 7, 2026
The Laurens County Museum will host a special history lecture on Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m., exploring one of the most intense and pivotal periods of the American Revolution…
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Laurens County School Districts 55 & 56 Launch “Full STEAM Ahead” Campaign
March 4, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 and Laurens County School District 56 are proud to announce the launch of their Full STEAM Ahead campaign, an exciting initiative designed to highlight the…
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Lander to Host Visiting Writer Jenn Blair
March 4, 2026
The community is invited to join the Department of Communication and Languages at Lander University for a conversation with visiting writer Jenn Blair Tuesday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m. in…
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Presbyterian College Choir Set to Launch 2026 Tour Season with “Sounds of the Alps” in Austria
March 4, 2026
The Presbyterian College Choir is about to launch its first tour event of 2026, departing at the end of this week for an international musical journey to Austria. After a landmark performance…
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Thornwell Earns National COA Accreditation Through 2030
March 3, 2026
Thornwell’s accreditation validates its commitment to excellence in service delivery Thornwell has earned national accreditation through March 31, 2030, from the Council on Accreditation (COA), a service of Social Current. This recognition…
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Google launches new AI certificate and free training for every small business in the U.S.
March 3, 2026
Google launched the Google AI Professional Certificate to equip people with the AI skills that are most in-demand by today’s employers. The program is based on labor market research from…
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Lander Alumni See Success in Law School
March 2, 2026
For two Lander alumni, supportive mentors and relevant courses prepared them for success in law school and their careers as attorneys. Macy Gault and Jitwan Floyd are recent Lander alumni…
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Preparing for the Next Chapter of Leadership, Hart Praises Lander ROTC
March 2, 2026
One special attribute of Lander University is that it is a community made up of several smaller communities. There are always events on campus, clubs to join and societies to…
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Waters Lecture to feature former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes
March 2, 2026
Political strategist and bestselling author to speak March 5 at Presbyterian College The Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture in Political Science will conclude Presbyterian College’s 2025–26 lecture series on March 5…
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Blue Hose Baseball Elevates O’Kevius Conway to Assistant Coach Role
March 1, 2026
Presbyterian College head baseball coach Elton Pollock has announced the promotion of O’Kevius Conway to Assistant Coach for the Blue Hose. Coach Conway is in his first season with Blue…
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Library Evening Circulation and Building Supervisor
February 26, 2026
Evening Circulation and Building Supervisor James H. Thomason Library Presbyterian College Position Description: Reporting to the Library Director, the Evening Circulation and Building Supervisor provides efficient and courteous library circulation…
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IMPH launches Foundations for Success Taskforce
February 25, 2026
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, is launching…
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Piedmont Technical College Electric Vehicle Curriculum Team receives A. Wade Martin Innovation Team of the Year Award
February 24, 2026
In recognition of its impressive accomplishments, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Electric Vehicle Curriculum Team received the A. Wade Martin Innovation Team of the Year Award. The team – consisting…
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Laurens County School District 55 Awarded $7,000 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant
February 24, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $7,000 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.…
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Former Obama Adviser Ben Rhodes to Speak at Presbyterian College March 5
February 24, 2026
The Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture in Political Science will conclude Presbyterian College’s 2025–26 lecture series on March 5 with a keynote address by Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor…
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Laurens County First Steps Now Accepting Participating Organizations and Food Vendors for Child Abuse Prevention Event
February 24, 2026
Laurens County First Steps is pleased to announce that registration is now open for community organizations, local businesses, and food vendors interested in participating in the upcoming Child Abuse Prevention…
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From Diploma to DC: Lander Alumna Avila-Cabrera Returns to Nation’s Capital for First Career
February 24, 2026
If one is looking for evidence that the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Lander University is preparing its students for lives of public service, they should look…
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Lander Professor to Discuss S.C. Landscapes in Upcoming Community Lecture
February 23, 2026
Lander University invites the Greenwood and Lander communities to attend the next installment of the Community Lecture Series Tuesday, Mar. 10, at the Arts Center of Greenwood (120 Main Street).…
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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Turner Shares Experience as Accountant, CEO, Podcast Host
February 22, 2026
Terrell A. Turner, CPA, a member of Lander University’s Class of 2007, is a busy man. He serves as CEO of his own accounting firm, TLTurner Group, which focuses on…
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PSTA statement on educator salaries in Ways and Means budget
February 19, 2026
The Palmetto State Teachers Association strongly supports the recommended increase to educator salaries contained in the General Appropriations Act language released today by the House Ways and Means Committee. The…
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Lander Piano Ensemble to Host Annual Concert
February 18, 2026
The community is invited to join the Department of Music at Lander University for the annual Piano Ensemble concert held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Abney Cultural…
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District 56 to Showcase Student Talent at Annual ARTS MIX 56 Event on March 7
February 18, 2026
One of Laurens County School District 56’s most anticipated celebrations of student creativity is just around the corner. The annual ARTS MIX 56 event will take place on Saturday, March…
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Matt Navarro ’99 Urges Presbyterian College Students to Lead with Vision, Values at Vance Lecture
February 17, 2026
Stanley 1913 global president tells students that ethics, culture, and clarity of purpose drive lasting success. When Matt Navarro ’99 stood before students in Edmunds Hall for Presbyterian College’s annual…
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Lander Wind Ensemble Continues America 250 Tribute at Upcoming Concert
February 15, 2026
Lander University invites the Greenwood and Lander communities to attend the first performance of the Lander University Wind Ensemble forthe Spring 2026 semester. The concert will take place Tuesday, Feb.…
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Lander Announces 2026 Juried Art Exhibition Winners
February 15, 2026
The deep love of the arts and support of Lander’s student artists was on full display at the Lander Art Gallery Thursday evening, Feb. 5, as faculty, staff, students, alumni…
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Laurens County Educator Cathy Easter Named STAR Teacher by Palmetto State Teachers Association
February 15, 2026
A Laurens County School District 56 (LCSD 56) educator is receiving statewide recognition for her dedication to students and excellence in the classroom. Earlier this week, Cathy Easter, who teaches…
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Lander Alumni Association Celebrates 2025 Alumni Award Recipients
February 10, 2026
In addition to welcoming all alumni back to the Lander University campus, the Lander Alumni Association celebrates each year the achievements of its Alumni Award recipients during Homecoming, with the…
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S.C. Institute on Sexual Violence Prevention to Participate in Birdies for Charity
February 10, 2026
The South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual Violence on College Campuses (SCIP) has been selected as a participating charity in the 2026 BMW Charity Pro-Am Birdies for Charity.…
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Dominion Energy & SCDepartment of Education Accepting Entries for Student Essay Contest
February 10, 2026
Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina are invited to participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) fifth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest.…
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Across Miles and Generations, Lander Bearcats Celebrate Spirit and Connection
February 10, 2026
The Bearcat spirit was unmistakable as Lander University came alive with blue and gold to welcome alumni, students, families and friends back to campus for Homecoming. What made the weekend…
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Kappa Sigma Steals First Place in Lander’s Brand New Homecoming Race
February 9, 2026
Despite the chill of a late afternoon drizzle Wednesday, Feb. 4, Lander student Renato Blanco found himself wheeling a small tricycle to the walkway just behind the fountain on Lander…
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SC school cafeterias serving more locally grown produce with help of new state program
February 8, 2026
Schoolchildren across South Carolina will see more locally grown foods on their plates this year thanks to a new state program called Certified SC Cafeteria. Participating schools and school districts…
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Lander Establishes Curtis G. Shaw Pre-Law Society to Honor Public Service, Leadership
February 8, 2026
Lander University has formally established the Curtis G. Shaw Pre-Law Society, honoring the late Greenwood native and distinguished jurist whose career exemplified public service, integrity and a lifelong commitment to…
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Laurens County School District 55 Launches Think Together Initiative to Shape 2026–2031 Strategic Plan
February 8, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud to announce the launch of Think Together, a districtwide community engagement initiative designed to guide the development of the District’s 2026–2031…
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Children of Addiction Awareness Week: Supporting kids impacted by substance use
February 5, 2026
Children of Addiction Awareness Week, observed February 8 through 14, highlights the experiences of millions of children nationwide who grow up in families impacted by substance use. The South Carolina…
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2026 SC Foundation for Educational Leadership gala honorees announced
February 5, 2026
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its ninth annual gala on Friday, April 17, 2026, to celebrate this…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Host U.S. Senate Candidate Forum February 10
February 4, 2026
As the spring primary season approaches, the Laurens County Republican Party continues its efforts to connect voters with candidates through a series of public events designed to inform and engage…
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Donations from Piedmont Technical College Employees Help Students Achieve Educational Dreams
February 4, 2026
Generous donations from faculty and staff members at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) are making a meaningful difference in the lives of students. “Together, we all raised $28,000 to help our…
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Presbyterian College Alumnus Matt Navarro ’99, Global President of the Parent Company of Stanley 1913, to Deliver Annual Robert M. Vance Lecture on Business Ethics
February 4, 2026
Presbyterian College alumnus Matt Navarro ’99, global president of PMI WW Brands, LLC, the parent company of Stanley 1913, will deliver the college’s annual Robert M. Vance Lecture on Business Ethics at…
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LCSD 56: READY, SET, KINDERGARTEN! Registration Event Set for February 7
February 3, 2026
Families with rising 4K and 5K students are invited to kick off their child’s educational journey at the upcoming Ready, Set, Kindergarten! registration event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from…
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