Clinton Elementary Celebrates World Read-Aloud Day
February 2, 2023
In celebration of World Read Aloud Day on February 1st, Clinton Elementary School hosted special guest “readers.” These readers visited various classrooms and read aloud to eager students. Joining the…
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PC’s Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies Takes Shape During Overseas Visit
February 2, 2023
Presbyterian College kicked off its signature new Center for South Korean and East Studies by sending a delegation to South Korea last month to build partnerships and relationships.PC president Dr.…
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LCSD 55 Announces Community Listen & Learn Meetings
February 1, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55) is getting out in the community for some Listen & Learn Meetings. Communication is a priority in LCSD55. Engaging in an ongoing, two-way dialogue…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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District 56 4K/5K Registration – Saturday, Feb. 11
February 1, 2023
LCSD 56 is hosting a kindergarten registration fair for all rising 4K and 5K students. Students presently enrolled in our 4K center will automatically transfer to one of our elementary…
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Team Ecology Volunteers Needed – Join the Fun!
January 31, 2023
Get Ready for Team Ecology! This week long adventure will take place March 28 – 31 at the Joe Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens. All of the public school…
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Mainspring Founder Charles Brewer Delivers 2023 Vance Lecture on Business Ethics
January 31, 2023
MindSpring founder Charles Brewer discussed the essential role core values played in his company’s success during his lecture Thursday at Presbyterian College.Brewer, who formed the Atlanta, Ga.-based internet service provider…
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Public Invited to See Tom Stanley Exhibit at Lander
January 27, 2023
The public is invited to see the “New Space/New Work” exhibit by artist Tom Stanley, on display at the Lander University Art Gallery through Wednesday, Feb. 8. The exhibit features…
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Special Education Teacher
January 27, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 is hiring a Special Education Teacher. Details below. DEPARTMENT: Instruction REPORTS TO: Principal GENERAL SUMMARY Assisting students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will…
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PTC Machine Tool Students Benefit from Back-to-Back Haas Foundation Grants
January 26, 2023
While South Carolina residents are taking advantage of Piedmont Technical College’s No-Cost Option scholarship assistance (which has been extended through the Summer 2023 term), non-qualifying out-of-state students still may face…
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District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 25, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 is hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, January 28th from 9-11 am at Clinton Middle School (800 N. Adair Street, Clinton). The district is hiring…
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Thornwell Charter School Now Enrolling
January 25, 2023
Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in grades 5K – 11 at Thornwell Charter School (TCS) are asked to complete the enrollment form that can be found on the…
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Laurens County First Steps to Hold Ultimate Community Baby Shower and Family Resource Fair
January 24, 2023
Laurens County First Steps has partnered with Healthy Blue BlueChoice HealthPlan of SC to make sure every family has the resources they need for success. The community Baby Shower for…
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Writer, Translator Aruni Kashyap to Visit Lander University
January 24, 2023
The community is invited to join the Department of English and Foreign Languages at Lander University for “A Reading and Conversation,” featuring writer and translator Aruni Kashyap. The event will…
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Identifying and Managing Common Household Insects
January 24, 2023
Tired of those pesky insects invading your home? Want to learn how to win the battle? Laurens County Master Gardeners in conjunction with Clemson Extension Service is offering a webinar…
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PC Launches Search for 20th President
January 23, 2023
The search for Presbyterian College’s 20th president began this week with the formation of a presidential search committee. In a formal announcement across campus, PC shared the names of those…
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Laurens County Teacher Selected as WYFF4 Golden Apple Award Winner
January 22, 2023
If you watch WYFF4 News you are very familiar with the Golden Apple Award. Each week during the school year the station highlights one teacher in the viewing area to…
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Lander to hold 4th annual Founder’s Day of Giving Feb. 9 – 10
January 19, 2023
The 2023 Founder’s Day of Giving at Lander University, scheduled from noon Feb. 9 through noon Feb. 10, is a 24-hour opportunity to a make a difference in the lives…
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MODELS Academy Receives Critical Support from Grants
January 19, 2023
While they may not express it outright or even be cognizant of it, young black boys are constantly looking for acceptance, guidance, and discipline. Those without consistent, positive role models…
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Internship Experience Gives Lathren a Taste of a Career in Public Administration
January 19, 2023
Austin Lathren, a senior political science major from Greenwood, says that the internship he completed during the summer and fall of 2022 with the City of Greenwood confirmed his calling…
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The Rev. British Hyrams named Jack and Jane Presseau Associate Chaplain
January 19, 2023
Presbyterian College announced this week that the Rev. British Hyrams will join the Office of Spiritual Life as the new Jack and Jane Presseau Associate Chaplain following a nationwide search.…
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Fun and Easy Lessons in Saving
January 18, 2023
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Helping the children of South Carolina grow up to be financially literate adults is a particular…
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Lush Acres Farm Included in 2023 South Carolina Agritourism Passport
January 18, 2023
Agriculture is a vital part of South Carolina’s economy and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) works to help more people connect with agriculture. Many farmers have looked for…
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Thornwell Charter School Earns School of Excellence Award from Charter Institute at Erskine
January 17, 2023
TCS named Gold Middle School of Excellence for Math, and two additional distinctions Thornwell Charter School is proud to be named a Gold Middle School of Excellence in Math by…
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PC Chamber Music Recital with Distinguished Faculty Open to the Public
January 16, 2023
If you’ve never attended a musical performance or concert at Presbyterian College, here is your chance. The PC Department of Music will offer a chamber music recital with distinguished faculty…
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Lander Students Return to Classes
January 13, 2023
Lander University students returned to campus this week to begin a new semester. For a variety of reasons, they were glad to be back. Like a number of her peers,…
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MindSpring Enterprises founder Charles Brewer to deliver 2023 Vance Lecture on Business Ethics
January 13, 2023
The founder of one of the largest internet service providers in the United States will deliver Presbyterian College’s 2023 Robert M. Vance Lecture on Business Ethics. Charles Brewer, who started…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
January 12, 2023
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Jeffrey Breazeale was the honoree for Laurens County. He received an…
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Laurens County School District 55 Mid-year Welcome Back and Professional Development Day
January 12, 2023
The teachers and staff members of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) gathered at the Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Gym on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Attendees were…
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PC’s celebration of MLK Jr. Day ‘Starts With Me’
January 9, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of creating “the beloved community” drives Presbyterian College’s celebration this year to honor King’s incredible legacy. Following this year’s national theme – “It Starts…
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Raiders Boys’ Basketball Tip-Off Fundraising Banquet and Blazer Ceremony
January 6, 2023
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Raiders boys’ basketball team is learning not just about basketball, but also pride in having good character. Armond Flood, the team’s new head…
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Laurens District 55 High School Holds Winter Graduation Ceremony
January 6, 2023
Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) celebrated the graduating seniors from the Winter Class of 2022 on December 19, in the LDHS Lecture Theatre. Sixty-eight students from LDHS earned twenty-four…
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Dual Enrollment 2 + 2 Education Pathway Program in Laurens County School District 55 Offers Free Education Degrees
January 5, 2023
There is a shortage of certified educators in South Carolina that needs to be addressed, and Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is taking steps to address the need.…
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LCSD 56 is Holding a Recruitment Fair
January 4, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 is holding a recruitment fair on Saturday, January 28. The event will be held at Clinton Middle School, 800 North Adair Street in Clinton, from…
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Clemson’s Deep Orange 11 to be Showcased at Consumer Electronics Show
January 4, 2023
Clemson University is nationally known for its football team, Tiger Paw logo and distinctive shade of orange, but when alumni and faculty gather in Las Vegas for the 2023 Consumer…
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Lander Education Graduates Praised for ‘Grace and Grit’
December 23, 2022
Lander University’s College of Education held its pinning ceremony for fall semester graduates on Tuesday, Dec. 13, with 23 undergraduates and two graduate students receiving pins. “The students we recognize…
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Lander’s Corporate Partners Program Enhances Educational Opportunities
December 21, 2022
A partnership between Lander University and six area businesses and corporations will help employees earn their bachelor’s or master’s degrees through online courses and reduced tuition fees. “Since its inception,…
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District 55 Superintendent Dr. Thomas Named 2022 Superintendent to Watch by National School Public Relations Association
December 19, 2022
Dr. Ameca C. Thomas, Superintendent of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55), has been selected as a 2022 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).…
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Lander University Archives Receives Unusual Donation from Clinton Woman
December 19, 2022
Good things can come in small packages, at least as far as Dr. David Mash is concerned. Mash, Lander University’s associate director of Library Services, recently received a phone call…
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Lander graduates encouraged to “show up” on the best and worst days
December 15, 2022
If there was one certainty for the graduates at Lander University’s 166th commencement ceremonies Wednesday (Dec. 14), it was that change is an inevitable part of life – and that…
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Lander Board of Trustees Freezes Tuition Eight Years in a Row
December 14, 2022
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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South Carolina 4-H Showcase Set for January 14
December 12, 2022
It’s a new name but the same great event. Formerly the Miss 4-H Pageant the SC 4-H Showcase will be held on Saturday, January 14 in the Clinton High School…
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Clinton High School Academic Team Takes First Place in Regional Competition
December 12, 2022
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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Laurens County School District 55 Stakeholders Support Project SEARCH
December 12, 2022
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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District 56 to Provide Retention Stipends to Employees
December 8, 2022
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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Christmas at PC Kicks Off the Holiday Season
December 7, 2022
PC’s Department of Music presented this year’s Christmas at PC concert: “A Christmas to Remember” this past weekend to the delight of those who attended. The festive concert will feature sacred and…
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Campus, Community Gather for Lander’s Largest-Ever Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 7, 2022
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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PTC to Conduct Fall Graduations on Dec. 13
December 1, 2022
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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USC announces two new iCarolina Learning Labs coming to Laurens and Clinton communities
December 1, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced on Thursday (Dec. 1) that USC Palmetto College will launch two new Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs in the Clinton and Laurens communities. Both…
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BJU Announces Free Tuition Program for South Carolina Residents
December 1, 2022
Bob Jones University today announced the launch of SC Pell Promise, a program which enables South Carolina residents to receive a tuition-free education if they receive a Pell Grant and…
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