SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for 2024-2025
October 24, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and summer programs.…
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South Carolina health programs launch 5210 SC campaign
October 23, 2023
The new statewide campaign is designed to encourage children to level-up their health. The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action…
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Breaking the Silence: Students Unite for Domestic Violence Awareness
October 21, 2023
Lander University recognized the impact of domestic and dating violence during October’s observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During a two-day awareness campaign, students left symbols and messages of hope…
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Lecture Series Focuses on North Korea
October 21, 2023
Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, is a “dictator” with “no moral scruples,” willing to “do whatever it takes to stay in power,” according to Lander University…
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Lander University to Host Artist Logan Woodle
October 21, 2023
The community is invited to join the Department of Art + Design for a reception and conversation with artist Logan Woodle Thursday, Nov. 9at 5 p.m. Woodle’s latest exhibit, “Uproot,”…
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Piedmont Technical College Hosts Engineering Students from Italy
October 21, 2023
They traveled 4,657 miles to access high-technology educational resources that residents of the Lakelands have right at their fingertips. For the second time in five years, a school in Bergamo,…
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Recruiters Meet at Lander in Search of Educators as Teacher Shortage Looms
October 20, 2023
As most of the nation deals with a teacher shortage, Lander University held one of its largest teacher recruitment fairs in recent years. Representatives from 55 school districts in South…
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Academic Readiness & Early Childhood Development
October 20, 2023
Laurens County First Steps will be hosting an interactive informational session on Academic Readiness & Early Childhood Development. We sincerely hope that you will join us! Even though the world…
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200 Walk Stage at PTC Summer Graduations
October 18, 2023
Approximately 200 students received degrees during two commencement ceremonies in August at Piedmont Technical College. Surgical Technology major Isabelle Casey was the student speaker for the morning ceremony, and Administrative…
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SCDOR named 2023 PEBA Partners Award overall award winner
October 17, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has been named the 2023 overall winner of the PEBA Partners Award, an honor bestowed by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority…
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Celebrating Native American Traditions Past and Present: A Cultural Journey
October 15, 2023
In an effort to honor and celebrate the rich tapestry of Native American traditions, the Laurens County Museum is proud to present the “Celebrating Native American Traditions Past and Present”…
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Join Our Cause: Laurens County GAL Program Offers Free Online Training for Volunteer Advocates to Support Abused and Neglected Children
October 12, 2023
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian…
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‘Live Like Grey’ Golf Tourney Garners $10,000 for PTC Scholarship
October 11, 2023
Family and friends remember Grey Hamlett for his gentle spirit and abundant love of life. They wanted to pay forward that spirit and joie de vivre by establishing a foundation…
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Lander Writers Series to Feature Alumnus Robert Maynor
October 10, 2023
The community is invited to join the Department of English and Foreign Languages for the annual Lander Writers Series featuring author and Lander alumnus Robert Maynor. The event will take…
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Lander University Involved in Revolutionary War Exhibit
October 10, 2023
Dr. Franklin Rausch, professor of history at Lander University (center), along with students Erynn Price (left) and Laila Gore, play important roles during the Oct. 6 opening reception of the…
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Laurens County School District 55 2022-2023 School Report Card Data Released
October 10, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022-2023 School Report Card Data on October 10, 2023. Each year around this…
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District 56 Celebrates Strong State Report Card Ratings for 2022-2023 Academic Year
October 10, 2023
District 56 is delighted to share the outstanding results from the 2022-2023 State Report Cards, showcasing the overall ratings of our schools for the academic year. The report cards reflect…
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Stand By Your Pan: Upstate Fire Department’s Hilarious Approach to Fire Safety
October 10, 2023
In a bid to grab the public’s attention during National Fire Prevention Week, the Greenville Fire Department of South Carolina has taken a unique and amusing approach to convey a…
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Exploring the Historical Path to the US Constitution and the Information Age: A Lecture by Tim Lord at Laurens County Museum
October 8, 2023
The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens County Museum is set to delve into a fascinating exploration of the historical path leading to the creation of the US Constitution…
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Laurens County First Steps Hosts Interactive Session on Academic Readiness and Early Childhood Development
October 8, 2023
Laurens County First Steps, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting early childhood development, is excited to announce an engaging and informative session on Academic Readiness & Early Childhood Development. The…
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South Carolina Department of Education Superintendent Weaver Visits Waterloo Elementary School
October 4, 2023
As first reported on the Buzz, South Carolina Superintendent Ellen Weaver recently visited Laurens County to speak to a joint meeting of the Laurens and Clinton Rotary Clubs and then…
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Jeff Smith ’92 joins PC as Alumni Engagement Coordinator
October 3, 2023
Presbyterian College alumnus Jeff Smith ’92 has returned to his alma mater as the new alumni engagement coordinator. Smith, who previously served in PC’s Office of Advancement as a major…
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Rotary Clubs of Laurens and Clinton Host SC Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver
October 2, 2023
The Rotary Clubs of Laurens and Clinton recently came together to extend a warm welcome to a distinguished guest, South Carolina Department of Education State Superintendent Ellen Weaver. Senator Danny…
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‘Medically Speaking’ Program Continues at Lander
October 2, 2023
People living in 60 other countries have longer lifespans than people in the United States. “That’s terrible,” said cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Brian Goodman, who spoke at Lander University on Tuesday,…
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Lander Forges New Exchange Partnership with Italian University
October 2, 2023
Lander University students have yet another exciting study abroad opportunity thanks to a new exchange partnership with Italy’s L’Università di Trento (UniTrento), officials announced recently. “We are excited to host…
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District Court Judge McFadden Speaks at Lander for Constitution Day
October 1, 2023
Lander University observed Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 18, with a presentation by Trevor McFadden, U.S. District Court judge for the District of Columbia. McFadden, whose visit was sponsored by…
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Lander University Celebrates Vernon Burton
September 30, 2023
During “A Celebration of Vernon Burton,” Lander University honored the renowned historian who grew up in Ninety Six and has achieved national and international acclaim as a scholar and an…
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Bridging the Gap Advocacy Hosts Fall Camp for Laurens County School District 55 and 56 Students
September 27, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 and 56 have made adjustments to their academic calendars and Bridging the Gap Advocacy’s Community Center at 101 Park Place Laurens is stepping up to…
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Exhibit Sheds Light on Palmetto State’s Pivotal Role in the American Revolutionary War
September 26, 2023
A special traveling exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” opens at The Museum in Uptown Greenwood on Friday, Oct. 6with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. The reception…
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Langston Baptist Church to Host Symposium – “How Old is the Earth?”
September 26, 2023
Langston Baptist Church in Clinton is set to host a thought-provoking symposium titled “How Old is the Earth?” on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm. The symposium aims to provide…
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From Start to Finish, Lander’s Family Day was Packed with Fun
September 26, 2023
When it’s Family Day at Lander University, the whole family gets involved. That’s why Haylen Satterfield, a senior from Spartanburg, could not leave her family members, Waylon and Willie –…
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Whitten Center Celebrates Groundbreaking for Upcoming Interactive Sensory Garden
September 24, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs recently marked a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming interactive sensory garden at the Whitten Center in Clinton. With…
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LC Museum to Host Revolutionary War Lecture – The Historical Path to the US Constitution and the Information Age
September 24, 2023
The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens County Museum continues on Tuesday, October 10, at 6:30 pm, with “The Historical Path to the US Constitution and the Information Age”…
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Five South Carolina Schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement…
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Teen Girls’ interest in non-medical STEM careers remains virtually unchanged from five years ago
September 20, 2023
Only 10 Percent of Survey Respondents are Interested in Non-Medical STEM Careers, Compared to 11 Percent in 2018 A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research…
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Celebrating Native American Traditions Past and Present at the Laurens County Museum
September 20, 2023
The Laurens County Museum on the Historic Square in Laurens, SC, and the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation will host the “Celebrating Native American Traditions Past and Present” arts programs…
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Sea Life by Starlight Returns to the South Carolina Aquarium on December 9
September 20, 2023
Tickets on Sale Now for This Festive Fundraiser Benefiting the Sea Turtle Care Center™ Join the South Carolina Aquarium for an evening that is out of this world at Supernova…
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District 56 Growth at High School: State End of Course Exams and Career Readiness Assessments
September 19, 2023
Even though South Carolina’s State Department of Education has identified a continued struggle in Math scores, District 56 is excited to announce that our students exceeded state average in the…
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Entrepreneur Kevin Nolan ’00 to Deliver 2023 Truist Lecture at PC
September 19, 2023
Presbyterian College alumnus Kevin Nolan ’00 will deliver the 2023 Truist Lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Neville Hall’s Kuhne Auditorium. Nolan is the founder of Sope Creek…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness Assessments
September 19, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education has released statewide public school results for the Career Readiness and End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for high school courses in the…
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Lander University History Professor to Discuss North Korea
September 18, 2023
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the second installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, Oct. 17, featuring Lander Professor of…
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Lecture Series Begins with ‘The Art of Play’
September 16, 2023
For many people, work and play are opposites, but not for Lander University Professor of Art Doug McAbee. “I go to school and play every day,” he said. “To make…
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library expanded to children birth until 5 for the children of Clinton School District 56.
September 14, 2023
Laurens County First Steps has partnered with the Dollywood Foundation to providing one book a month to all children from birth to five living in the Laurens County School District…
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Clinton Public Library to Host Writer’s Workshop
September 13, 2023
Published authors and aspiring writers are invited to a writer’s group/workshop at the Clinton Library on September 27 at 11:30 am. The workshop is a great chance to get to…
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Lander University Names Robyn Hoffman as Next Vice President for University Advancement, Executive Director of The Lander Foundation
September 13, 2023
Following an extensive national search, Lander University today announced that seasoned philanthropy executive Robyn Hoffman has been selected as the institution’s next Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director…
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Laurens County School District 55 Celebrates National Read a Book Day with District Administrators Visiting Schools
September 13, 2023
In celebration of National Read a Book Day, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud to announce that district administrators paid special visits to district schools to promote…
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Lander University to Host Artist Jason Lindsey
September 12, 2023
The community is invited to join the Department of Art + Design for a reception and conversation with artist Jason Lindsey Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. Lindsey’s latest exhibit,…
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S.C. Department of Education announces Chief of Staff appointment
September 12, 2023
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Dr. Rebecca Gunnlaugsson as the agency’s new Chief of Staff effective October 2, 2023. “I am thrilled to have Rebecca join our talented…
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Donna Knight’s love of history at the heart of her work, volunteerism
September 11, 2023
Donna Knight’s fascination with history and a love for writing led her to two undergraduate degrees. She earned the first degree in history from Lander University in 2012 and the…
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Fall Container Planting: A Seasonal Delight
September 10, 2023
Join This Free Class on September 23rd at Verdin’s Too! As the fall season approaches, Verdin’s Too is excited to invite you to our free class, “Fall Container Planting.” Join…
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