South Carolina is making meaningful strides in strengthening its educator workforce. The newly released 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report shows teacher departures have declined for the third consecutive year…

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The holidays are shining a little brighter for children of all ages who attended the annual Lander University Holiday Spectacular and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday (Nov. 18). One of…

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Haleigh Tomlin, the new Miss Lander 2025, arrived on campus last year as a transfer student. Unsure of how the new campus might be a fit for her and her…

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Presbyterian College is calling on the community to help Blue Hose students make strong first impressions at interviews, career fairs, conferences, and other professional events. The college’s career closet, Tartan…

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Lori Stone has built her career on service, both in uniform and in the classroom. Before guiding future nurses at Lander University through the complexities of patient care, Stoneserved in…

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By Graham Duncan How well do college students get to know their academic administration? Many may struggle to build relationships with the faculty and staff in their degree programs, but…

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From colonial taverns to modern mixology, Dr. Andrew Jameson has traced America’s spirited past — one cocktail at a time. Jameson, an associate professor of English, presented his findings during…

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South Carolina’s School Report Cards provide stakeholders with a picture of school performance data, with the majority of reporting categories based on student achievement data. Schools are awarded an overall…

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Recognizing the dedication of Parent Educators Kathryn Meadows and Jackie Riegel On November 8, 2025, communities across the country will come together to recognize National Parents as Teachers Parent Educator…

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The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but for many caregivers, it can also bring added stress, frustration, or sadness. To help ease those challenges, the…

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When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…

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Lander University alumni and members of the greater Greenwood community are invited to join Dr. Daniel Harrison, professor of sociology, and Dr. Carlos Mentley, professor of Spanish, on a trip…

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The Clinton High School Devil Regiment capped off an unforgettable season this weekend at the South Carolina Band Directors Association Class 2A State Championship, held at T.L. Hanna High School.…

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Alumnus Lee Hunter ’94 to speak on Oct. 22 Presbyterian College alumnus Lee Hunter ’94, chief operating officer of Hunter Hotel Advisors, will return to campus on Oct. 22 to deliver the Truist Lecture on…

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The community is invited to join artists Christian Branscombe and Molly Ott for a reception and conversation about their exhibit, “Better Questions,” now on display in the Lander Art Gallery.…

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Lander University encourages its students to go away, especially to other countries to continue learning overseas. Study abroad offers a unique opportunity to take your learning to new places. More…

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Presbyterian College to honor distinguished graduates at 2025 Alumni Awards Ceremony Homecoming Weekend celebration to recognize achievements in service, leadership, and lifelong commitment to PC’s mission Presbyterian College will honor…

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Lander University invites the Greenwood and Lander communities to attend a talk on Tuesday, Oct. 28, by Dr. Andrew Jameson, professor of English at Lander University. The lecture, titled “A…

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When Lander University officials say graduates are “workforce-ready,” they mean it. Students at Lander dressed for success and came with resumes in hand during three specialized career fairs where 140…

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Cameron Dorn doesn’t just talk about pushing limits. He lives it. Some might call the South Carolina native a business daredevil, but the founder of Suitcase of Courage strategically channels…

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Lander University’s Community Lecture Series began its 2025-26 season with a program on the Siege of Savages’ Old Fields in Ninety Six, the first site of bloodshed in the South…

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The Laurens County Museum will welcome noted garden designer, author, and plantsman Jenks Farmer on Thursday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m. Farmer will present a lecture on the heritage plant…

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The Laurens District Genealogy Society will host Colleen Knights on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Laurens County Museum, located at 116 South Public Square in Laurens. Knights…

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