The U.S. government has announced a newly redesigned food pyramid as part of a sweeping update to national dietary guidance, signaling a significant shift in how Americans are encouraged to…

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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) welcomes Leann D. London, CPA (Certified Public Accountant), as the LCSD 55 Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, London will provide strategic leadership…

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Presbyterian College will host its 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Convocation on Monday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. in Edmunds Hall, continuing the college’s longstanding…

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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees, appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster: Dr. Daniel M.…

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The Laurens County Museum will continue its Revolutionary War Battle Lecture Series with “The Fall of Savannah & Georgia Battles” on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The lecture…

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Student-led project supports learners with exceptionalities in local classrooms What began as a student’s observation during a preschool practicum has grown into a collaborative service project aimed at expanding access…

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Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates listened to inspiring speeches before collecting their diplomas during two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 11. PTC President Dr. Hope E. Rivers thanked staff members for…

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Piedmont Technical College outdoor welding lab will offer students valuable ‘real-life, hands-on experience’ Work is underway on an outdoor welding lab on that will provide Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students…

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As the calendar flips to January, many people feel the pull to start fresh. New Year’s resolutions may feel like a modern habit, but the idea has been around for…

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Students who choose to attend Lander University for the 2026-27 academic year will pay the same tuition rate that former students paid more than a decade ago. The University’s Board…

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Interdisciplinary research, community outreach, and personal calling converge in a new study published by PC faculty and students. A decade ago, Dr. Christopher Farrell stood in front of a small…

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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) celebrates nineteen educators for earning eighteen Graduate Credit Hours and a Certificate in Integrated Curriculum from the American College of Education (ACE) this…

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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and Laurens County School District 56 (LCSD 56) are continuing their partnership to serve students, families, and the broader Laurens community—this time alongside…

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Lander University’s Department of Psychological Science and Human Services makes plenty of successful alumni every year. Many go on to graduate school, work in government and schools, and overall, they…

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Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his retirement after more than a decade of guiding the institution through significant growth, progress, and national recognition. His retirement will take…

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Lander University alumna and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Marie Goff has spent her life in motion – leading soldiers, crossing continents and now capturing the world one photograph at a…

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Empowering students to learn and understand decision-making skills is the goal of a project by Lander University Associate Professor of Education Dr. Rachel Schiera. Schiera was recently awarded a grant…

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Nicole Herbert’s life hasn’t always been full of promise. Living in Augusta, Georgia, she had taken some rough paths and came to the realization that change was necessary, and the…

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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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