BBQ Fundraiser to Help Science Olympiad Teams Raise Funds to Go to National Competition
April 19, 2023
The legacy of winning continues for the Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School Science Olympiad teams. Both teams won the State championship on April 1 and are preparing to…
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2023 Academic Symposium Called ‘Fantastic’
April 18, 2023
Lander University biology major Chandler Russian, right, of Ninety Six, discusses “Going Nuts: Eastern Gray Squirrel Behavior Is Unaffected by Predator Activity,” at this year’s Student Academic Symposium. Russian, who…
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Latino Student Summit promotes education, career opportunities
April 18, 2023
Christian Barrientos is a firm believer in “there is power behind sharing your story.” Speaking to the South Carolina Latino Student Summit at Lander University, Barrientos told his personal story…
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Outstanding Educators from Piedmont Technical College Honored
April 18, 2023
Three Piedmont Technical College (PTC) employees were honored recently as Outstanding Educators for the 2022-2023 academic year by the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) at its annual conference in…
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Special Election for Open Seat on Laurens County School District 55 Board
April 17, 2023
The Laurens County Voter Registration & Elections office has given notice that a non-partisan special election for Laurens County School District 55 will be held at Precincts fixed by law…
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PTC Foundation 5K Participants Bring the Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
April 17, 2023
Runners and walkers in the Piedmont Technical College Foundation’s 2nd Annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk brought their own brand of sunshine to an otherwise wet course beneath…
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Lander’s Third Annual Art Walk Celebrates Students’ Creativity and Passion
April 17, 2023
Looking out the car window at clouds on family road trips inspired the gloriously bright paintings that Kephira Davis created for Lander University’s third annual Uptown Art Walk and BFA…
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Laurens County School District 55 Receives an Award for Safety Made Clear Campaign
April 17, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) received the Golden Achievement Award from the South Carolina National School Public Relations Association (SC NSPRA) for their “Laurens 55: Safety Made Clear”…
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History Lunch and Learn at Laurens County Museum – “Henry and John Laurens…Tragic Heroes” Revolutionary War Lecture
April 17, 2023
Historian and author Richard Fowler will discuss the tragic tale of Henry and John Laurens, a father and son who were on the front lines of the struggle for independence…
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2023 Senior Art Exhibit Features Talented Clinton Student Among Trio of College Artists
April 16, 2023
Presbyterian College’s Senior Art Exhibition at Harper Gallery features the works of seniors Taylor Cunningham, Cydni Miller, and Matthew Duncan. The exhibition is open to the public from noon to…
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Laurens Native, James “Bubba” Rawl, Tapped for New Director Position with South Carolina Department of Education
April 16, 2023
Last week James “Bubba” Rawl resigned from his position on the Laurens District 55 School Board. The resignation was a result of his new position. Rawl has been hired to…
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Moore Talks About ‘Life After Lander’
April 13, 2023
Graduating seniors filed into Centennial Hall on Tuesday, April 11, to hear Professor of Accounting Dr. Gail Moore talk about life after Lander. Topics discussed included paycheck withholdings, the high…
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Lander College of Business to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 12, 2023
Lander University’s College of Business 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 or master’s…
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LCSD 55 Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 17-21
April 12, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) would like to thank and acknowledge our incredible volunteers who give so much of their time to our district. Thank you for your…
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City of Clinton to Hold Career Paths Field Study Day – Investing in the Future of Clinton
April 12, 2023
The City of Clinton and Piedmont Tech will host a Career Paths Field Study Day for 2023 graduating from Laurens District 56 & 55, Piedmont Tech, and Presbyterian College on…
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Laurens County First Steps Reschedules Child Abuse Prevention Event – Partners with Main Street Laurens
April 11, 2023
Laurens County First Steps (LCFS) has announced that the Child Abuse Prevention – Celebrating Safe Children event scheduled for Friday, April 14th has been postponed due to the threat of…
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Tyanna Porter Helps Create a Welcoming Environment for Prospective Students
April 11, 2023
Lander University senior nursing major Tyanna Porter, of Union, loves getting the chance to meet prospective students while leading tours as a presidential ambassador. “I enjoy being able to talk…
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Clinton Middle and Clinton High Win State Science Olympiad at The Citadel
April 11, 2023
Saturday, April 1, is usually reserved for harmless pranks and practical jokes; however, on the first Saturday of April and the first day of Spring Break, two Clinton teams had…
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ZF Donates 14 Transmissions to PTC Auto Tech Program
April 11, 2023
ZF Transmissions in Gray Court recently donated 14 transmissions to the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Automotive Technology Program. Just as a transmission regulates the speed of an engine power directed…
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Earth Day Community Clean Ups Scheduled for April
April 11, 2023
Throughout the month of April, Laurens County residents are coming together to celebrate Earth Day by participating in various community cleanups across Laurens County. Residents are encouraged to join in…
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LushAcres 2nd Annual Spring Festival and LC Buzz Discount Available
April 10, 2023
Much has changed at LushAcres Farm and Market since they opened just a few years ago. While work has been done on the farm, plans have also been in the…
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Lander University’s Spring Commencement Set For May 3
April 10, 2023
Commencement exercises for Lander University’s spring graduating class of 2023 will be held on Wednesday, May 3, in Finis Horne Arena. 11 a.m. ceremony Graduates from the College of Business,…
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B.C., Wizard of Id Cartoonist Mastroianni to Deliver Artist Lecture at PTC
April 6, 2023
Back by popular demand, B.C. and Wizard of Id cartoonist Mason Mastroianni is the April presenter in the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Visiting Artist Lecture Series. He will be on…
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Governor McMaster Declares April Month of the Military Child
April 5, 2023
On Wednesday, April 5, Governor McMaster declared April as Month of the Military Child in South Carolina. Throughout the month, several events are taking place across South Carolina to recognize…
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Meltdown in Dixie Screening with the Echo Project at Presbyterian College
April 5, 2023
The Center for Creative Partnerships of Orangeburg and The Echo Project is bringing the South Carolina focused documentary film Meltdown In Dixie to Laurens County for a community screening on…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert April 11
April 5, 2023
The Presbyterian College Chamber Orchestra will hold their Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature Symphony No. 2 by Joseph Bolongne, the first classical music…
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PC Student Newspaper and Editor-in-Chief Take Top Awards at SC Press Association Collegiate Division Awards
April 5, 2023
Presbyterian College’s student newspaper, The BlueStocking, made its mark on this year’s S.C. Press Association Collegiate Division awards, including a massive win for editor-in-chief Mitchell Mercer as Journalist of the…
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Hospice of Laurens County – More About Living Than Dying
April 5, 2023
For most of us, the word hospice conjures up thoughts of “end of life” and dying with dignity and minimal pain. At Hospice of Laurens County, it’s less about dying…
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Gallery owner offers tips to aspiring artists at PTC
April 4, 2023
Judith Martin, the etiquette maven otherwise known as “Miss Manners,” would wholeheartedly approve some time-honored advice offered to commercial art students and others during a recent talk at Piedmont Technical…
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With Roll of the Dice, Lander Students Take Chance on Changing history
April 3, 2023
Studying the Second Siege of Ninety Six in the American Revolution? There’s a game for that. Studying the Wild West or the struggle between the Axis and Allied powers during…
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Laurens Academy to Host 5K Color Run/Walk Fundraiser
April 2, 2023
Laurens Academy is excited to announce a 5K Color Run/Walk as its Spring fundraising event. This colorful experience will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 9 a.m. Travel…
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Lander Equestrian Center to Host Special Olympics of South Carolina
April 2, 2023
The Lander University Equestrian Center will serve as the host site for the 2023 Equestrian Show of the Special Olympics of South Carolina. The show will take place on Saturday,…
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Laurens District 55 High School Student Becomes Certified Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot and Young Entrepreneur
March 31, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has named Chalen Smallwood as the Champion Student Spotlight Award recipient for March 2023 for his entrepreneurial endeavor in the drone industry. Chalen…
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Lander and Chamber of Commerce Host Career Fair
March 31, 2023
Lander University and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a job and career fair. The fair included employers from a wide variety of fields in the Greenwood area, including…
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The South Carolina Homeschool Accountability Association, LLC (TSCHAA)
March 31, 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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SC Endeavors Presents $16,500 to PTC’s Early Childhood Education Program
March 30, 2023
A child’s first steps only happen once. Unless adults are super attentive, they may miss seeing them. Similarly, brain development in children under 5 occurs rapidly. In fact, it is…
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Realities of the Job: Chief Chaudoin Smoothly Keeps Contact with Deputies While Giving Remarks
March 29, 2023
Cell phone logs are one form of documentation, and the fact that Greenwood Police Chief T.J. Chaudoin was interrupted by work-related texts while addressing Criminal Justice Instructor Courtney Smith’s class…
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Laurens County School District 55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas Inspires 1300 Educators
March 29, 2023
The 22nd annual NIET National Conference was held on March 23-24, 2023 in Indianapolis. This year’s theme was Elevating Educators. The overall objective of the conference was to provide support…
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PC Charters New Honor Society for First-Generation Students; Inducts Inaugural Cohort
March 29, 2023
Presbyterian College’s Eta Delta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha inducted its first 37 members Sunday at the chartering service for the new honor society for first-generation college students. Founded in…
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Walker Crowned Mr. Lander University
March 28, 2023
Lander University has a new Mr. Lander: sophomore business administration major Jonathan Walker, of Mountville. Walker, who is minoring in psychology, was sponsored by the Lander chapter of Gamma Phi…
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“How It All Started” Revolutionary War Lecture – April 15
March 27, 2023
If you have attended any of the history lectures by Durant Ashmore you know they are packed with information and tid-bits not heard elsewhere. His level of detail is remarkable.…
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Federal Grant Enlists Three SC Colleges to Increase Access and Placement in Advanced Manufacturing and Nursing Fields
March 23, 2023
Institutions that support excellence in workforce development love company. Accordingly, the U.S. Department of Labor has selected Piedmont Technical College (PTC), Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech), and Aiken Technical College (Aiken…
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PC Holds Ribbon Cutting at 112 in Downtown Clinton
March 23, 2023
Presbyterian College’s mission to transform a piece of real estate in downtown Clinton into a social hub uniting the campus and local communities was accomplished Tuesday at the official…
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Veteran Machine Tool Instructor Reflects on Industry Trends
March 22, 2023
As much as things change, they often also seem to stay the same. That can be said of the machine tool industry — even in the midst of digital advances…
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Jackson Lecture Series Puts Black Athletes in Olympics Spotlight
March 21, 2023
A comprehensive book on the contributions of Black athletes in sports history, titled “Black Mercuries, African American Athletes, Race, and the Modern Olympic Games,” provided the foundation for this year’s…
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Actors Return to Lakelands for 13th Annual Lander Film Festival
March 21, 2023
Not only did the 13th annual Lander University Film Festival recognize the winning filmmakers from a variety of skill levels – it also celebrated 50 years of acting for Greenwood…
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PC dedicates Butch ‘60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in Smith Administration Building
March 20, 2023
Presbyterian College celebrated a lasting legacy of love and loyalty Thursday at the dedication of the Butch ’60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in the Smith Administration Building. The late Butch…
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PTC Selected for Gates Foundation Higher Education Initiative
March 18, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Intermediaries for Scale” (IFS) initiative, a $100 million investment over five years to forge…
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Lander Professor Discusses ‘The Mathematics of Communication’
March 18, 2023
“Human beings are not as good at communicating as we think we are,” according to Lander University Professor of Mathematics Dr. Josie Ryan. Ryan spoke at the Greenwood Arts Center…
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Transfer Student from New York Brings Star Power to PTC
March 16, 2023
It should surprise no one that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Presidential Ambassador Abigail Jacquet’s former track coach nicknamed her “Hollywood.” This student has star power for miles. Her bright smile…
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