Dr. Ameca C. Thomas, Superintendent of Laurens County School District 55, Presents with NIET at the 2023 EED Annual Grantee Summit
July 9, 2023
Dr. Ameca C. Thomas, Superintendent of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55), was recently honored to present at the 2023 Effective Educator Development (EED) Annual Grantee Summit sponsored by…
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Superintendent Receives Highest Rating of Exceptional on 2023 Annual Evaluation
July 6, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is pleased to announce that Superintendent Dr. Ameca Carter Thomas received an Exceptional rating during her 2023 Annual Review. The LCSD 55 Board…
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Clinton High Cross Country Team Runs for Charity
July 5, 2023
And that’s a wrap! The seventh annual running of the cans is in the books and the winner is the community. A tradition since 2017, the Clinton High Cross Country…
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Laurens County Museum to Lecture on Laurens County Revolutionary War Heroine Dicey Langston
July 5, 2023
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with a lecture about Laurens County’s own Dicey Langston. Rev. Dr. Paul Wood, Jr., will speak on Tuesday, July 18, at…
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LCSO School Supply Drive Set for Friday, July 14
July 5, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual School Supply Collection Drive on Friday, July 14. The event will be held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM.…
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Laurens Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course
July 4, 2023
The Laurens Master Gardener group will host a volunteer training course beginning August 15. Classes will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Tuesdays, August 15 – December 6,…
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Fall Semester ‘Last Call’ for No-Cost Tuition at PTC
July 3, 2023
This fall likely will be the “last call” to pay zero dollars for tuition at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). College officials worked diligently to tap various funding sources to extend…
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Dixon Named Director of PTC Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing
July 3, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that Charles Dixon has been named director of the PTC Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (LCAM). “Charles is a familiar face to…
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Power:Ed Grant to Provide GAP Scholarships to Underserved and Nontraditional Piedmont Technical College Students
June 27, 2023
Power:Ed, a Columbia-based philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded $30,000 to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to support scholarships covering tuition and educational expenses for underserved and nontraditional…
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All About Bulb Culture
June 27, 2023
Members of the community are invited to join the Laurens County Master Gardener Association for a presentation on bulb culture. The presentation will include helpful tips on such topics as…
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Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D., named 20th president of Presbyterian College
June 27, 2023
Gustafson, currently dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercer University, will begin in the role at PC on Aug. 1 The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees…
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Clemson Trustees Officially Approve Development of New College of Veterinary Medicine
June 25, 2023
Following a historic approval by its Board of Trustees, Clemson University is preparing to launch the first College of Veterinary Medicine in the State of South Carolina. The approval follows…
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PTC 2024 featured trips include Caribbean, South Africa, Normandy
June 21, 2023
Ready to get back to traveling and seeing the world? Piedmont Technical College’s Workforce Innovation Division is excited to offer amazing and diverse trips to the community for 2024. Bookings…
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Lander to Participate in Scholarship Program for Early Childhood Education
June 20, 2023
Early childhood educators and other professionals working in child care or similar facilities in South Carolina now have a pathway to a four-year degree in early childhood education at Lander…
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Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas Advocates for Educational Needs in Laurens County School District 55
June 20, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) are in partnership to advocate for impactful and innovative improvements in educator effectiveness. Dr.…
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PTC program director receives FFA Honorary State Degree
June 20, 2023
At its annual state convention on June 7, the SC Future Farmers of America (FFA) presented its highest administrator, teacher, or community member award — the FFA Honorary State Degree…
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Chamber Small Business EmPOWERment Group Talks Marketing
June 19, 2023
Earlier this year the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) launched the Small Business emPOWERment Program (SBP). The eight-month program is designed to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.…
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LPD Partners with Tiny Trotters Therapy to Bring “Just Say Whoa to Bullying Campaign” to Schools in the City
June 19, 2023
The Laurens Police Department is partnering with Tiny Trotters Therapy to bring the “Just Say Whoa to Bullying” program to schools in the city. This program takes a unique approach…
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Registration Closes June 30 for Laurens County 4-H Farm to Table Day Camp
June 19, 2023
Join other 4-H members at LushAcres Farm in Clinton, July 10-12 from 9 am to 12 pm for Farm to Table Day Camp. Participants will learn more about gardening and…
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PTC Area Commission Meeting – June 20 Agenda
June 18, 2023
The Piedmont Technical College Area Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Administration Building, Room…
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So you want to officiate youth sports? PTC has your back
June 15, 2023
While their shirts may be black and white, their decisions are anything but. Officiating a sporting event comes with great enjoyment and satisfaction but also intense challenge and heavy criticism.…
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CHS and PC Grad (’15) Dr. Jada Suber Earns Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill – Takes Research Position in Boston
June 14, 2023
Dr. Jada Suber ’15 has come a long way from growing up and graduating from college in the same town. This spring, the Presbyterian College alumna successfully defended her doctoral…
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Parent Educator
June 13, 2023
Laurens County First Steps is seeking a Parent Educator Parent Educator – Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program Spanish/English Fluency Preferred Under the direct supervision of the Parent Educator Supervisor, the…
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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Partner to Receive Grant
June 13, 2023
Since 2020, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has been in partnership with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) in implementing the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED)…
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Be prepared, Do the Right Things, and Dream Big, Millender Tells PTC Graduates
June 13, 2023
“I’ll bet that two out of three of you will be doing something different within 10 years, something you had not planned on doing,” retired Capsugel executive Ron Millender told…
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Lander, Technical College System Sign Transfer Agreement for State’s Nursing Student
June 12, 2023
Now, students who have earned their associate’s degree in nursing at any one of South Carolina’s technical colleges have a seamless pathway to their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, SCDHHS Release Update on Mental Health Counselors in S.C. Schools
June 8, 2023
S.C. Sees 65% Increase in School-Based Mental Health Counselors in One Year. Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Robby Kerr today provided an…
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Lander Exercise Science Program Ranked
June 7, 2023
Lander University’s exercise science program is ranked 26th in Intelligent.com’s listing of the best sports medicine degree programs of 2023. The online education research magazine also recognized Lander as having…
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Lander University presents Staff Excellence Awards
June 5, 2023
Lander University has selected five employees to receive Staff Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding level of professionalism. Dr. Richard Cosentino, Lander University president, praised staff for their commitment…
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Lander University Announces President’s List for Spring 2023
June 5, 2023
Lander University has announced the names of undergraduates who have been named to the prestigious President’s List for the spring semester of 2023. To qualify for the President’s List, a…
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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library
June 5, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…
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Thornwell Joins Community Partners in Supporting Neighbors Facing Summer Food Insecurity
June 5, 2023
Grab-N-Go Meal Pickups Kick Off June 5th; City of Clinton, Presbyterian College, and United Way Partner with Thornwell and LushAcres Farm for Inaugural Gleaning Day With Summer upon us, Thornwell…
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Ruhoff Wins Thayer Award
June 4, 2023
Brooke Ruhoff, of Greenwood, is this year’s winner of the Thayer Award, presented to the Lander University student graduating with the highest grade point average. The award honors civic leader…
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Second Laurens County School District 55 Amazing Shake Winners and Participants Wow Judges and Audience
May 30, 2023
Sanders Middle School welcomed students, judges, Amazing Shake school coordinators, and special guests at the second Laurens County School District 55 (LSCD 55) Amazing Shake Competition on Saturday, May 20, 2023.…
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A Magical Night at the 2023 Raider Navy Military Ball
May 30, 2023
Laurens District 55 High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (LDHS NJROTC), known as the Raider Navy, held its annual Military Ball on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Military Balls…
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Lander University Announces Spring 2023 Graduates
May 30, 2023
Lander University conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees to over 500 graduates during the University’s 167thCommencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 3. The Class of 2023 includes graduates from local communities, cities…
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Laurens County 4-H Livestock Learners Day Camp Registration Closes June 2
May 30, 2023
As we enter the last week of school many parents are finalizing details for kid camps this summer. The Laurens County 4-H program has several camps to consider this summer…
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Clinton High School Class of 2023 Fireworks Wednesday Night
May 29, 2023
It’s been a big year for Clinton High School and the Class of 2023 and it’s time to celebrate. To honor the 2023 Graduating Class, the City of Clinton will…
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PC breaks ground on Reynolds Hall renovation for JEDI division
May 27, 2023
Presbyterian College broke ground on a renovation project that will transform its former infirmary into the headquarters for its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion division. Last used as a residence…
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Lander’s Junior Faculty Scholar Seeks ‘the Common Good’ for His Career
May 26, 2023
A faculty member who finds joy in helping undergraduates succeed has earned Lander University’s Junior Faculty Scholar Award. Dr. Matthew Malone, who joined Lander’s faculty in 2017 as an assistant…
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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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