Laurens County School District 56 has released its school supply lists for the upcoming academic year, giving families time to prepare before classes resume. The district shared the lists July…

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Dr. Jason Bailey officially took on the role of Sanders Middle School (SMS) Principal on July 1, 2026. His transition has been smooth with the support of outgoing SMS Principal…

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Laurens residents have a rare opportunity the weekend of July 31 through Aug. 1 to experience the Holy Land without leaving the county. Professional Israeli tour guide Katharine van der…

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Area residents looking to deepen their gardening knowledge and give back to the community have an opportunity to enroll in the Clemson Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course. The…

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Driven by a passion for public health and language, Rhianna Philcox chose to pursue dual majors at Lander University — a decision that required extraordinary discipline and perseverance. Her success…

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The Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees met during the regularly scheduled June 22, 2026, School Board meeting, and announced Dr. John “Rhett” Harris as the selected Interim…

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Professionals working in K-12 and higher education can now complete continuing education opportunities related to Title IX and sexual violence prevention, thanks to a partnership between Lander University and the…

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Lander University President Dr. Richard Cosentino has announced the names of nine outstanding members of the faculty who have been promoted and/or granted tenure, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.…

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When Haleigh Tomlin takes the stage this week as Miss Lander in the Miss South Carolina competition, she will bring with her more than poise and years of pageant experience.…

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As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Flag Day carries added significance this year. Observed this past Sunday (every June 14), the day commemorates the moment the…

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Ellie Jones, a member of the Class of 2027 and the Commanding Officer of Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC), is spending her…

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In the summer months, Lander University students can be found going the extra mile. Some embark on study tours, while others complete internships. One student, however, received an opportunity to…

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Laurens County School District 55 has named Magon R. Wilson as principal of E.B. Morse Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Wilson moves into the role from her position…

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Piedmont Technical Piedmont College (PTC) President Dr. Hope E. Rivers congratulated 11 faculty and staff members who graduated Friday from the college’s first leadership academy, an apprenticeship program that is…

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Standing tall among the colorful topiaries of Greenwood’s renowned South Carolina Festival of Flowers, Lander University’s Bearcat is more than a striking work of floral art. The larger-than-life tribute to…

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A series of guided tours and educational events focused on two significant Revolutionary War battlefields in Laurens County is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, beginning at the Laurens County Museum.…

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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) proudly celebrated a historic milestone on Friday, May 29, 2026, as the Laurens District 55 High School Class of 2026 officially graduated, marking…

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The Aspen Institute (Aspen) announced Wednesday that Dr. Keli Fewox, vice president for academic affairs at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), is one of 40 outstanding leaders from across the country…

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For one Lakelands family, Lander University is more than an alma mater. It is a shared thread woven through decades of service and compassion. Gina Fingerlin was a first-generation college…

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As schools wrap up for the season and classrooms go quiet, families across Laurens County are facing a challenge familiar to every parent: keeping children intellectually engaged during the long…

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Lander BFA students, from left, Cathryn Burger and Elena Medlin crafted two large name plates and a silhouette for the Ninety Six Mill Park. -Photo submitted by Doug McAbee Ninety…

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Co-valedictorian Vanessa Palisin ‘26 turns undergraduate research and persistence into a professional opportunity with one of football’s most iconic franchises When Vanessa Palisin finally received the phone call she had…

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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) educator and coach Erin Patterson graduated from the prestigious Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, marking a significant milestone in…

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Graduates of Lander University’s College of Education are ready to put their education to use in classrooms. Their future was celebrated during the College’s annual Academic Awards and Pinning Ceremony…

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Program Prepares South Carolina’s Future Teacher Leaders Sara Katherine Howard, a senior at Clinton High School has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Kate will join the freshman…

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Laurens County students now have an expanded pathway to earn a four-year college degree tuition-free, thanks to a new partnership between the Laurens County Future Scholarship and Presbyterian College. The…

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The Laurens County Museum will host the next installment of its Revolutionary War Battle Series on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in The Magnolia Room at 116 S. Public…

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There is a belief that pushes one Lander student to succeed in everything she does: “There is not a more prevalent time than now that we need people to uphold…

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Megan Craine has childhood memories of volunteering at the senior care facility in Laurens where her mother works. “I used to go there after school and I would help push…

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In the College of Science and Mathematics, students are busy doing. Whether they’re working closely with their faculty mentors to complete undergraduate research projects; preparing for their next chapter in…

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