The Lander University Board of Trustees voted for the eighth consecutive year to freeze tuition and general fees during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The vote was unanimous. Since…

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The Western Piedmont Educational Consortium (WPEC) Academic Challenge Regional Competition was held on Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6. Nine high schools from the WPEC region competed in a…

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What’s the buzz about Project SEARCH?  It’s a life-changing opportunity for young adults with disabilities that is highly supported by Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) stakeholders. Project SEARCH…

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In a called meeting of the Laurens County School District 56 School Board of Trustees on Wednesday evening, the Board approved a recommendation by the administration to amend the ARP/ESSER…

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Among the jingle and mingle of Lander University’s Holiday Tree Lighting were smiles, laughter, holiday fun – as well as a chance to share compassion with those who may not…

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Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two fall commencement exercises on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Greenwood. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Associate in Arts, Associate…

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Commencement exercises for Lander University’s fall graduating class of 2022 will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in Finis Horne Arena. 10 a.m. ceremony Graduates of the College of Business,…

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Lander University and Self Regional Healthcare have announced the establishment of two new practice-partnerships between the University and the health care provider that will further enhance the educational experience for…

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The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Horticulture Program’s Annual Poinsettia Sale is planned for Dec. 2-3, 2022. This year, there are nine breathtaking varieties of poinsettia to choose from. All plants…

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In anticipation of our country’s 250th anniversary coming up, the local Sullivan-Dunklin DAR Chapter is sponsoring an essay contest, “What Happened Here During the American Revolution.” The contest is open…

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More than 100 participants from Self Regional, Lander University and the surrounding Greenwood community gathered on the front lawn of what was formerly known as the American Legion Building Tuesday,…

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Students in the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy are learning from local leaders. Last month, Prisma Health hosted the students and they heard from John Coleman of Laurens County Development Corporation and…

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They used to be quiet places where people tiptoed and whispered or fingered though ancient card catalogs searching for titles amid sprawling book stacks. The emerging 21st century library is…

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From services in the chapel to a sumptuous holiday meal, the Rev. Samuel Lander and his wife, Laura McPherson Lander, established festive traditions to ensure that Thanksgiving was memorable for…

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Laurens County First Steps invites expectant mothers/fathers and young parents (21 years old or younger) to enroll in a no cost, but full of benefits Parents as Teachers – Partnering…

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A state-of-the-art simulation center designed to enhance nursing education at Lander University will be officially dedicated on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The community is invited to a grand opening and sign…

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“Langdon Liberando: An Abbevilian’s Fifty Missions Over Southern Europe,” the third book that Lander University Adjunct Professor of History Dr. Joe Camp has written about local veterans in World War…

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Christina Knight, a longtime instructor of Engineering Design Technology and General Engineering Technology at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has been named Dean of the college’s Engineering and Industrial Technologies Division.…

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Behind every college scholarship is a story of dreams and a deep hope for the future. That fact was evident at Lander University’s 38th annual Eleanor Teal Donor Appreciation and…

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WSPA (Channel 7) is holding a Mascot Challenge and the Clinton Red Devils have advanced to the final round. The challenge is fan based which means that fans of a…

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In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…

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A new partnership between the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI and Presbyterian College will give PC graduates a special opportunity to pursue an education with the…

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Andy Griffith was a rising star in 1953 when he recorded the hit, “What It Was, Was Football.” The monologue featured the story of a naïve, young preacher who stumbles…

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Since his graduation from Lander University in 2015, Robert Maynor has made a point to keep in touch with his former professor, Dr. Andy Jameson, who teaches literature and creative…

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The Clinton High School Cross Country teams will host their annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Clinton High School. This is the 3rd year for the Turkey…

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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) seeks to empower, inspire, educate, and inform students, staff, and stakeholders. In the efforts of continued transparency, LCSD 55 is sharing information on…

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Reading aloud supports literacy in classroom instruction. Reading aloud helps students develop early literacy skills, social skills, and life skills. It also supports the learning of students with significant cognitive…

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Lander University students belonging to the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) mingle with older members during a meet and greet, one of numerous Lander homecoming activities. Alumni belonging to NPHC’s Zeta…

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Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that two of its second-year Respiratory Care Program students recently won scholarships for research papers they wrote. The students — Amaro Sunga…

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The strategic operating principle of Lander University’s College of Business is “Educating through Impact.” This principle was in full display on Thursday, Oct. 13, as the college hosted its second…

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This fall, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) upgraded its Surgical Technology degree program from a diploma to an associate of applied science. “The point of diploma programs is to prepare individuals…

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With 121 players gathered to play 18 holes of golf at the Greenwood Country Club, the Martin-Sims Golf Classic was much more than a day on the golf course. The…

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“Hands-on learning is the best type of learning,” according to Lander University Professor of Physics Dr. David Slimmer, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. Slimmer showed what he…

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A Bearcat plush toy found a comfy place to snuggle among piles of clothing and blankets collected at Lander University during the Homecoming 2022 celebration. In between a range of…

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A cross-country runner in high school, Rachel Caron is well acquainted with sometimes meandering racecourses that might loop and bend through grassy fields, forest trails, or muddy pastures. The Piedmont…

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Three Clinton High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included…

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Col. Cory J. Plowden ’99 (left) and Ret. Col. Warren Bacote ’89 (right) recall fond memories of their college days at Lander University with former Vice President for Student Affairs…

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