Friends of the Library Annual Membership Drive
December 14, 2023
Friends of the Laurens County Library have begun their annual membership drive. We need your help to continue to support library programs for children, teens and adults. Please visit either…
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Governor Henry McMaster Reveals School Safety Budget Priorities
December 13, 2023
Governor Ceremonially Signs Center for School Safety and Targeted Violence Bill Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by SLED Chief Mark Keel, S.C. Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver, S.C. Department…
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Laurens County 4-H Member Wins Fishing Project
December 13, 2023
Laurens County 4-H member Nathan Meade recently won first place in the Senior Division of the Upstate 4-H Fishing Project. He did so by completing a project record book and…
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First-Year Students at PC Explore Service Entrepreneurship
December 10, 2023
A class for first-year students at Presbyterian College found new ways to combat and even fix social problems in their communities. The class, taught by PC business professor Karen Mattison,…
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Laurens County School District 55 Named District Administration National Awards of Distinction Program Finalist
December 6, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is thrilled to announce that it is a finalist of the esteemed District Administration (DA) National Awards of Distinction Program. District Administration shares…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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Turnout ‘Great’ for Lander Ceramics Sale
December 3, 2023
Lander University’s annual ceramics sale is a popular event, and this year’s sale was no different. “We’ve had a great turnout,” said Professor of Art Sandy Shore. “It’s been steady…
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O’Dell Corporation Contributes $5,000 to Support Ware Shoals High School Student Council’s Christmas Is For Kids Campaign
December 1, 2023
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the Ware Shoals School District, the O’Dell Corporation has contributed $5,000 to the Ware Shoals High School Student Council’s Christmas is for Kids (CIFK) Campaign.…
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HMH Features Laurens County School District 55 Success in Video Spotlight Series
December 1, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is honored to be featured in a video series created by learning technology company HMH showcasing the impact of the HMH curriculum in…
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Laurens County Cancer Association to Present a Program Highlighting Cancer Survivors
November 29, 2023
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) has partnered with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance to provide a unique and impactful program “Laurens County Living with Cancer: Our Stories.” Storytelling is…
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Laurens District 55 High School Digital Art and Design Students Win Laurens Voter Registration Poster Contest
November 29, 2023
Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Digital Art and Design students Braylen Jones (Do A Good Thing), ReMia Boyce (We want you…to be a Poll Worker), and Matthew Butler (Every…
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PTC to Hold Fall Commencement Exercises Thursday, December 7
November 28, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two fall term commencement exercises on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11…
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Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
November 28, 2023
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…
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Raiders Boys Basketball Team Second Annual Tip-Off Dinner and Green Jacket Ceremony
November 23, 2023
The Raiders Boys’ Basketball Team gathered at The Ballroom Weddings and Events on Friday, November 17, 2023, for the Second Annual Tip-Off Dinner and Green Jacket Ceremony. The event is…
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Medically Speaking Program Highlights Women’s Health
November 19, 2023
“Medicine moves fast,” and advances in technology and medications are making a difference in gynecological and obstetrical care for women, Dr. Amy Forrest said during a recent program in the…
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Tech Wednesdays (Tecnologia Miercoles) is Back!
November 19, 2023
Tech Wednesday is Back! Need help understanding your digital device? Tech Wednesdays (Tecnologia Miercoles) is here to help. Jayson Santana at the Clinton Library, and Robert Peake, in Laurens will…
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Two More Music Concerts for the Semester at Lander University
November 19, 2023
Lander University invites the community tojoin the Department of Music for two final opportunities to see student musicians in concert. The University Singers and the Old Main Singers will give…
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South Carolina Department of Education and community partners to unveil 2024 African American History Calendar
November 16, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education and its esteemed community partners will unveil the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar in a special celebration on November 27 at the…
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Laurens Libraries End November With Exciting Events
November 15, 2023
The Laurens County Public Libraries offer events for the whole family the last week of November. The Laurens Main Library hosts a Lego® free build for children 6-10 on Monday,…
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A Weekend of Fun: Celebrating Athletics and Community at Presbyterian College
November 15, 2023
This weekend, Presbyterian College Athletics is gearing up for a grand finale to the fall season, promising a great mix of football and basketball action along with a community celebration.…
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Lander University to Participate in Giving Tuesday
November 14, 2023
Lander University has announced that it will host a special 24-hour fundraising campaign in honor of Giving Tuesday, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 28. Charitable donations given to Lander during the…
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Columbia Kennel Club Provides Stethoscopes to Vet Tech Students at PTC in Newberry
November 13, 2023
The Columbia Kennel Cub (CKC) presented truly heartfelt gifts recently to Veterinary Technology students at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). On Oct. 2, Kennel Club member Michele Pyle and several colleagues…
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Capturing Emotions on Canvas: Susan Klein’s ‘Love Letters’ Exhibit Nears its End at the Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery
November 13, 2023
As the vibrant strokes of color on silk and the intricate designs on ceramics have graced the walls of the Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery for the past couple of months,…
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Laurens & Newberry Counties Career Showcase Highlights Local Opportunities for Eighth Graders
November 13, 2023
On Wednesday, November 8th, the Laurens and Newberry Counties (LCNC) Career Showcase was held at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Laurens. Over 1,200 eighth grade…
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Laurens County School District 55 Welcomes Commander Kevin Borden as New Senior Instructor of District 55 High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
November 13, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) welcomes United States Navy (Retired) Commander Kevin D. Borden as the new Laurens District 55 High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps…
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Popular Masters: A Night of Jazz Brilliance with the Presbyterian College Jazz Band
November 13, 2023
Presbyterian College Jazz Band is set to ignite the stage with their upcoming concert, “Popular Masters,” under the expert guidance of Dr. Giovani Briguente, Director of the ensemble. This musical…
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Lander Celebrates Dreams of Scholarship Donors, Students
November 13, 2023
Heartfelt stories of perseverance and resilience were told throughout the 39th annual Eleanor Teal Donor Appreciation and Scholarship Celebration at Lander University. From students describing how scholarships have funded their…
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Veterans Day Personal for Lander Student Hunt
November 12, 2023
When Lander senior nursing major Casey Hunt walks across the stage in May to accept her diploma, she will look much like all the others in this year’s graduating class.…
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Laurens District 55 High School Orchestra to Perform at SC School Board Association Annual Convention
November 8, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) proudly announces that Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Orchestra will be performing at the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) 2024 Convention.…
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Redemption: An Unforgettable Musical Journey
November 7, 2023
In an upcoming concert named “Redemption,” the Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds, conducted by Dr. Giovani Briguente, will lead the audience on a remarkable musical journey. The concert…
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SC Legal: Overcoming a Criminal Record
November 7, 2023
South Carolina Legal will be at the Laurens Library November 16 at 5 pm to discuss “Overcoming a Criminal Record.” Get in-person advice on how to advocate for fair chances…
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Journey into 19th Century Italian Guitar with Dr. James Buckland
November 6, 2023
Classical music enthusiasts and history lovers don’t miss an extraordinary evening at Presbyterian College on Thursday, November 9th at 7:30 pm. Dr. James Buckland, an internationally renowned guitarist, researcher, and…
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Lander Career Fair Draws Large Crowd
November 4, 2023
Forty-three employers participated in Lander University’s fall career fair, turning the Grier Student Center into a scene of frenzied activity. “We have a wide variety of needs,” said Laura Wood,…
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Laurens County Museum Presents Cherokee Plant Wisdom Lecture
November 4, 2023
Explore the fascinating practices and interplay the Cherokees had with the natural world on November 14 at 7:00 PM, at the Laurens County Museum. Durant Ashmore, landscape designer and nurseryman,…
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Laurens County, the Great War, and Buddy Poppies Lunch and Learn
November 4, 2023
Learn the significance of the blood, sweat, and tears of Laurens County men and women and how they effected the Hindenburg Line and the outcome of World War I. Attend…
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Brian Purcell Announces Retirement from Coaching After 35 Years of Service to PC
November 2, 2023
The longest-tenured head coach in the history of the Big South and the lone head coach of the Presbyterian College women’s soccer team since its inception in 1989, Brian Purcell…
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PC to Celebrate National First-Gen College Celebration with Weeklong Slate of Events
November 1, 2023
Presbyterian College is putting out the call to celebrate its community of first-generation college students with a full week of events, workshops, and programs, Nov. 4-11. Nationally, the First-Generation College…
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Lander’s Brittany Cuenin to Give Lecture on History of Fairy Tales
November 1, 2023
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the third installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the…
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Explore the World of Education at Laurens Academy’s Open House
November 1, 2023
Laurens Academy invites you to step into the world of learning and growth through a college preparatory curriculum at the upcoming Open House event on Monday, November 6th, from 6:00…
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Revolutionary Times Market and Fair on Nov. 18 Offers Colonial-themed Experience
October 31, 2023
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 a.m. to 4…
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Injured Firefighter Finds New Career in Horticulture at PT
October 31, 2023
A firefighter’s air supply is of vital importance, and Emily Galloway’s was running very low. Adding to that, she was trapped, wedged in by heavy steel and unable to move.…
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Laurens Elementary School Student Makes a Perfect Score on South Carolina Math Assessment
October 30, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas was proud to recognize Wyatt Elijah Gambill at the October 2023 LCSD 55 School Board Meeting. Dr. Thomas…
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Lander Medically Speaking Lecture Examines Plastic Surgery
October 27, 2023
“Taking Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery to the Next Level” is the topic of a community program at Lander University on October 24. Sponsored by Lander, the Greenwood Chamber of…
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Lander in Good Hands with Haigler
October 26, 2023
Lander University’s enrollment is at an all-time high, with more than 4,300 students, and the work put in by Senior Admissions Counselor Taylor Haigler is one of the reasons why.…
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PSTA Statement on school financial dashboard
October 26, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association released the school financial dashboard developed by the state’s Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Increased transparency for education funding has been a key element of…
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Laurens District 55 High School Agriculture Students Win Big at the 2023 South Carolina State Fair Competition
October 25, 2023
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Agriculture students received an extra warm welcome from LDHS administrators, teachers, staff members, and students on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The LDHS Agriculture…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Launch of Education Funding Dashboard
October 25, 2023
Education Dashboard Provides Public Easy Access to School Districts Budgets, Increasing Transparency and Accountability Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) and…
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PTC Honors Program Inducts 10 Students
October 24, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) inducted 10 students into its newly restored Honors Program at a special ceremony in August. The new inductees are: Etana Baker of Hodges, Emily Galloway of…
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Celebrating Native American Traditions Continues
October 24, 2023
Once again all eyes will be on the artists preserving the skills, art, and traditions of their ancestors at the second day of “Celebrating Native American Traditions Past and Present”…
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Presbyterian College elebrates a True Blue Homecoming
October 24, 2023
Presbyterian College warmly welcomed alumni back to campus this Homecoming Weekend to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments on and off campus. Three events in particular were all about former Blue…
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