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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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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