PTC Faculty Champions Return of Honors Program
May 26, 2023
Faculty members at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) are known for their personal attention to student success. Recently, several of them campaigned to bring back PTC’s Honors Program, which was discontinued…
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Laird and Starling Approved by Laurens County School District 55 School Board to Fill 2023-2024 Administrative Positions
May 26, 2023
The School Board of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held their regularly-scheduled School Board Meeting on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Gray Court-Owings School. The LCSD 55 School…
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The South Carolina Homeschool Accountability Association, LLC (TSCHAA)
May 25, 2023
TSCHAA is a Third Option Homeschool Accountability Association for SC residents. Third Option Homeschooling allows parents to legally homeschool their children. TSCHAA offers record-keeping services, meet-ups, parent book clubs, photo…
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Momentum Summer Camp – Thornwell’s Power-Packed Summer Day Camp
May 24, 2023
School is coming to a close, quickly. For many parents that means lining up some camp opportunities for their kids and Thornwell has a great opportunity in the Momentum Summer…
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CHS Students Earn EKG Certification
May 24, 2023
A group of Clinton High School students recently earned their EKG certification. Health Science students in Dawn Kuykendall’s class have been working hard all year in preparation of taking an…
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Lander’s Chief of Police Receives Mary Frances Poole Alston Award
May 23, 2023
Lander University has selected Greg Allen, an employee who “exemplifies integrity,” as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. Allen, chief of Lander’s Police Department, was…
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Presbyterian College launches Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies
May 23, 2023
Presbyterian College celebrated a vibrant new global initiative Thursday by launching its Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies. Before an enthusiastic crowd of community members, faculty, staff, and…
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PTC Employees Celebrate Combined 270 Years of Service
May 23, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored 17 employees who have reached service milestones with the state of South Carolina. In total, these individuals have logged a combined 270 years of…
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Lander’s Kauffmann Leadership Institute holds graduation ceremony
May 22, 2023
“If you plan to face tomorrow, do it soon.” The Rev. Douglas Kauffmann used these words from a song by the late singer Gordon Lightfoot to encourage the graduates of…
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Clinton High Earns National Spirit Award at Science Olympiad
May 22, 2023
The incredible year Clinton has had this year is one for the record books. Athletic teams have excelled throughout the year (with baseball playing for a state championship on Tuesday),…
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Letter to the Editor – District 55 School Board
May 17, 2023
Foreward: The following is a letter to the editor from Laurens County School District 55 Board Chair, Cathy Little. Since her election, Ms. Little has worked tirelessly to improve District…
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Two healthcare Executives Join PTC Foundation Board
May 16, 2023
During its April meeting, the Board of Directors of the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation installed two new members. Both are esteemed local healthcare executives. Kristin M. Manske, PT, DPT,…
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SC Council on Competitiveness to award 2023 SC STEM Educator of the Year and name new Boston Dynamics AI-enabled robot
May 16, 2023
May 19th Ceremony at Richland District Two R2i2 Student Innovation Center SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”), in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC, The…
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Presbyterian College holds 140th commencement for College of Arts and Sciences
May 16, 2023
Presbyterian College presented the Class of 2023 with wisdom, encouragement, and congratulations at the 140th Commencement for the College of Arts and Science on May 13. And more importantly, they…
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Piedmont Technical College Honors Academic Shining Stars
May 15, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 30 conscientious student leaders at its Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. The April 19 proceedings were broadcast live…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session May 17
May 15, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Laurens, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, May 17 from…
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Laurens County School District 55 Holds Amazing Shake Luncheon
May 14, 2023
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Administrative Office Staff welcomed confident, humble, poised, and respectful students from grades 5-8 and their coaches on Friday, May 5, 2023, to…
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Ten Laurens District 55 High School Students Earn Certificates and Associate in Arts Degrees from Piedmont Technical College
May 14, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) congratulates ten Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) seniors for earning a Certificate in University Studies or an Associate in Arts degree from…
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Laurens County Chamber Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Laurens County CLASS XXIV
May 11, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting application for Leadership Laurens County XXIV. The goal of Leadership Laurens County is to develop informed, committed, and qualified leaders capable…
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PTC Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Recipients
May 9, 2023
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation recognized more than 200 scholarship benefactors and recipients at an awards luncheon recently in Greenwood. Enjoying a delicious and satisfying chicken-and-rice with vegetables meal followed…
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PC to Launch Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies on May 18
May 9, 2023
Presbyterian College’s new Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies officially opens this spring. The new center’s public launch will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 18. A…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Graduates 41 at 10th Annual Hooding Ceremony
May 8, 2023
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy held its 10th hooding ceremony Friday, sending 41 new doctors of pharmacy into the first stage of their professional careers. One word seemed to…
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Lander’s College of Education Honors Graduates, Academic Award Recipients
May 8, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education awarded pins to more than 90 bachelor’s degree candidates during a special ceremony that also recognized master’s degree candidates and academic award recipients. Dr. Sarah…
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Lander Faculty Members Named Professors of Affordable Learning
May 8, 2023
While the cost of learning materials for college courses can pose a financial challenge to many students, faculty members at Lander University are doing their part to keep classes affordable…
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Lander Nursing Recognizes Graduates
May 8, 2023
Lander University’s Abney Cultural Center Auditorium was filled to capacity on Tuesday, May 2, for the William Preston Turner School of Nursing’s annual recognition ceremony. A total of 54 graduating…
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Laurens District 55 High School NJROTC Program Challenges Students Physically and Mentally
May 4, 2023
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Program is a curriculum emphasizing citizenship and leadership development. It teaches maritime heritage and naval topics. Students in the program also engage…
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Eaton Corporation donates $20,000 to PTC Foundation
May 4, 2023
Officials from Eaton Corporation recently visited the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to present a check for $20,000 to the PTC Foundation specifically to support the college’s engineering…
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Laurens County Museum Offers Genealogy Recording Class
May 4, 2023
Want to learn to put your genealogical research into a form your children and grandchildren will want to see? Come to the Laurens County Museum on May 9 and 16…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Calls on Lander Grads to Never Fear Failure
May 4, 2023
Although many sitting in the audience already had overcome obstacles in their pursuit of a college degree, South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette called on the Class of 2023 to…
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District 55 School Board Approves Recommendations for 2023-2024 New Certified Employees and Administrative Positions
May 3, 2023
The School Board of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, via phone conference, and approved recommendations for 2023-2024 new…
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Laurens County 4-H Summer Camp Options – Registration Now Open
May 2, 2023
Laurens County 4-H Summer Day Camps are open for registration and there are three great opportunities. Here is a description of each camp. Use the link for each camp to…
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Lander University Hosts Social Science Symposium
May 2, 2023
“Rural areas have unique issues,” according to Lane Riley, keynote speaker at this year’s Carolina Undergraduate Social Science Symposium (CUSSS), hosted by Lander University. She should know. After graduating from…
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Do What You Love: Nathan Bridges Completes BSN Degree with Lander’s RN-BSN Completion Program
May 2, 2023
After earning a degree in business, former Lander University baseball player Nathan Bridges spent his first few years out of college working in the accounting field. But in 2018, after…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2023-2024 School Year
April 27, 2023
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2023-2024 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2023, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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LCSD 55 is Seeking Amazing Shake Initiative Volunteers
April 27, 2023
The Amazing Shake tournament was created at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA) by Ron Clark, and it is an activity that develops lifelong qualities, habits, and skills in students. Laurens…
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PTC to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4
April 27, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11 a.m.…
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Lander College of Education to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 26, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education is hosting a live, interactive webinar for South Carolina’s technical college students who are interested in transferring to Lander to complete a bachelor’s degree in…
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Presbyterian College hosts Area 5 Special Olympics at Bailey Memorial Stadium
April 26, 2023
Presbyterian College continued its tradition of student service as the host of the Area 5 Special Olympics held last Friday in Bailey Memorial Stadium. PC has played host to the…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals
April 26, 2023
Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 5, 2023 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Laurens County…
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PTC Car Show to Deliver Eye Candy for Automotive Fans
April 26, 2023
Piedmont Technical College’s student club “Full Throttle” will hold its annual PTC Automotive Technology Program Car Show on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Medford Family Event Center Parking Lot…
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Lander’s Student Life Awards highlight ‘phenomenal accomplishments’
April 25, 2023
On a day when the Lander community joined together for Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors and victims, the University also presented its annual Student Life Awards to commemorate…
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PC Jazz Band Concert Tuesday April 25
April 24, 2023
We bring More Than Jazz this Tuesday! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby Just Cares for Me…
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Lander’s New ‘Launch into College’ Program Offers Free Summer Courses and Housing Options to Qualifying Students
April 23, 2023
Lander University is the recipient of a generous grant from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) that will establish a new summer learning program in which students can…
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Thornwell Charter School Seeks Candidates for Three Board Positions
April 22, 2023
Thornwell Charter School in Clinton, SC is seeking candidates for three seats on the Board of Directors. The elected candidates will serve a two-year term. Candidates must apply online. Those interested can…
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Lander Students Awarded for Excellence in Speech, Theatre and Communication
April 21, 2023
Lander University students won big during the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by Lander’s Department of Media and Communication on the University’s Greenwood campus Saturday,…
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PC Solo Guitar Recital – La Chitarra Italiano dell’Ottocento ~ The Guitar in 19th Century Italy
April 20, 2023
Dr. James Buckland, adjunct professor of classical guitar with the Department of Music at Presbyterian College, will perform a solo guitar recital on Monday, April 24th at 7:30pm. The title…
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High Schoolers Try Hands-On Farm Tasks at Piedmont Technical College
April 20, 2023
A backhoe, a fluffy 5-day-old baby goat, welding torches, high-tech drone tours, and much more caught the attention of 43 high school students from five schools at the Piedmont Technical…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool Registration for 2023-2024 School Year
April 20, 2023
Preschool registration for 2023-2024 school year is now open at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. First Presbyterian Church is located at 410 E. Carolina Avenue. Weekday preschool hours are 7:45-11:30…
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Laurens Hosts 2nd Annual Earth Day Community Cleanup
April 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will host their second annual Earth Day Community Cleanup on Thursday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 22nd. City employees and volunteers will come together to show…
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Walking Tour of Newly Discovered Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield – Saturday, April 22
April 19, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, historian Durant Ashmore will lead a walking tour of Hammond’s Old Store and Hayes Station Battlefield. The event will start at 10:00 am and the location…
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