Ambition Drives Piedmont Tech Alum to Achieve His Dreams
October 11, 2022
It can be a little bit awkward when you climb the career ladder and eventually become the “boss” of your former co-workers. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) alumnus Ellis Belton can…
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Clemson to work with the University at Buffalo to help older adults recognize online scams and disinformation through $5 million-grant
October 10, 2022
Cybercrime is an epidemic among the older US population, and last year, more than 92,000 U.S. adults aged 60 and over reported being victims of online scams, according to the…
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Laurens County Museum to Host to Revolutionary War Lectures in October
October 10, 2022
The Laurens County Museum will host two more lectures in the new Revolutionary War Lecture Series about three of South Carolina’s most revered patriots. Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore…
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Lander Offers Graduate School Fair
October 10, 2022
Lander University students thinking about continuing their education beyond a bachelor’s degree learned about some of their options on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at this semester’s graduate school fair. One of…
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Thornwell Celebrates One Year of A.R.C. Residential Program with Opening of New Cottage
October 5, 2022
Thornwell’s A.R.C. Program is the only one of its kind in the Southeastern U.S. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and…
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Laurens County Resident “Skills Up” for Higher Earning Potential
October 5, 2022
September was Workforce Development Month in South Carolina. There is a real need for technically trained individuals. With short-term training a person can tap into careers with good earning potential…
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Meet the PTC 2022-23 Presidential Ambassadors
October 5, 2022
Each year, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) officials hand-pick some of the college’s most promising students to serve as Presidential Ambassadors to represent the college at campus events, provide campus tours,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign
October 4, 2022
Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…
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Silent Witness Ceremony Honored 2022 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence – Includes Two from Laurens County
October 4, 2022
Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 25th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony that was held today at the…
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The “Sesqui Series” Men ‘invade’ Lander classrooms in the 1940s
October 4, 2022
For more than 70 years, the only males at Lander College, the forerunner of Lander University, were visitors or members of the faculty or staff. That changed in 1944 when…
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Fort Lindley Wreath Laying Ceremony
October 4, 2022
On Saturday, October 8 at 10:00 there will be a Wreath Laying Ceremony conducted at Fort Lindley (200 Macasa Tr., Laurens). Hosts for the event include the Sons of the Revolution,…
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Two Clinton High Seniors Named Semi-Finalists for National Merit Scholarship Program
October 3, 2022
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) recently announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Included as National Merit Semifinalists in the 2023 National…
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Laurens 55 Announces e-Learning for Friday
September 29, 2022
Due to the threat of high winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Ian, Laurens County School District 55 will shift to eLearning for Friday, September 30. All district schools…
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Laurens District 55 High School Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ 2022-2023
September 29, 2022
This year, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ will be partnering with Laurens District 55 High School to provide curriculum opportunities that teach students important leadership skills to help make a difference in…
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Lander Adds Freshens to Dining Line-up
September 29, 2022
Lines spilled out into the entryway of Lander University’s Grier Student Center on Monday, Sept. 19, as students tried to be among the first to get a taste of a…
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PTC Students Learn Law Enforcement Offers Variety of Opportunities
September 22, 2022
There are many directions a Criminal Justice major can take after completing their course of study at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). That variety was very much in evidence at the…
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Free Community Seminar on Financial Management
September 21, 2022
Laurens City Councilwoman and community leader, Cassandra Campbell, is hosting a free community seminar on Saturday, September 24 at the Ridge in Laurens (301 Exchange Road). The purpose of this…
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Punt, Pass and Kick Off Math Challenge Celebration Part of Pregame at Clinton Game on Friday
September 21, 2022
Plans are being finalized for a special pregame feature on the gridiron. The Punt, Pass, and Kick Off for Math Challenge Celebration at Wilder Stadium on the campus of Clinton…
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Lander University, Technical College of the Lowcountry Announce Paralegal Studies Partnership
September 20, 2022
Lander University and the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) announce today a transfer partnership for students who are pursuing careers in paralegal studies. Articulation agreements between the two institutions…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness assessments
September 19, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released statewide public school results on September 19, 2022 for Ready to Work (R2W) and the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for…
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Lander History Exhibit Makes Debut at The Museum
September 18, 2022
On Thursday, Sept. 15, history enthusiasts converged on the Greenwood Museum, to attend the opening reception for the Lander University history exhibit. The exhibit, sponsored by The Lander Foundation and…
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Grey Hamlett Welding Scholarship a Way for People to Show Their Love
September 16, 2022
It seems only fitting that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduate Austin “Grey” Hamlett was a skilled welder. In his all-too-brief lifetime, he forged the strongest bonds, not only with his…
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Laurens County Museum Announces New Lecture Series
September 14, 2022
The Laurens County Museum will host a new Revolutionary War Lecture Series on three of South Carolina’s most revered patriots. Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore will speak about Francis…
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In Sesquicentennial year, Lander University continues to make history
September 14, 2022
Lander University’s 150th anniversary year is marked with history-making achievements. In the 2022 State of the University address on Monday (Sept. 12), Dr. Richard Cosentino discussed the University’s record of…
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Spirit of 55 Award
September 13, 2022
Each month during the school year, principals in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) have the opportunity to nominate one support staff member and one certified staff member for…
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PTC Mechatronics Technology: Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks?
September 13, 2022
You might say that Piedmont Technical College’s O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence in Greenwood is now a dog-friendly facility. A new four-legged resident can be seen patrolling the halls…
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District 55 Launches Drone Academy
September 13, 2022
Drones are not new to the retail market, but in today’s world full of ever-expanding technology, the capabilities of drones and the retail market has certainly expanded in the recent…
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LCSO Fist Bump Friday
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Fist Bump Friday initiative on Friday, September 16th at Laurens County schools. Deputies will greet students at the start of their…
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‘Compassion in Class’ is real for Lander professor, student – and baby
September 12, 2022
The challenges of a college math class can reduce many students to tears. But when a visitor to Dr. Samuel Reed’s class at Lander University began crying, he did the…
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Thornwell Celebrates the Dedication of The Read Right Center
September 11, 2022
Facility is Made Possible by a Generous Gift from the Cornelson Family in Memory of George Cornelson, IV. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to…
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PTC Students Encouraged to ‘Be Kind’ in Mental Wellness Campaign
September 9, 2022
What tone do you take when you talk to yourself? One’s inner voice is the narrative only they hear. It has a lot of power, and it is not always…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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District 56 Test Scores Increase Pre-Covid Era
September 6, 2022
Laurens County School District 56 test scores defy national trends on state assessments. District 56 test scores exceed pre-pandemic levels. “We have worked incredibly hard as a team to coordinate…
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Lander University Psychology Students Present at National APA Conference
September 5, 2022
When the American Psychological Association (APA) convened for its 2022 annual conference in Minneapolis, Minn., it included as presenters two graduates of Lander University who are now pursuing advanced degrees…
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Substitute Teacher* Weekly Pay and flexible schedule
September 5, 2022
Substitute Teacher Laurens County School District 55 Are you ready to make an impact on education? Do you want to work for a company considered one of America’s Best Large…
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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 2022-23 Season of Events
September 5, 2022
Lander University’s College of Arts & Humanities has announced a fantastic lineup of music and art events for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are excited to showcase the incredible talents…
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Convocation Kicks Off New Academic Year at Lander University
September 5, 2022
“I’m delighted that you’ve joined us today for Academic Convocation,” said Scott Jones, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “The last few years have been challenging for us,…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Its First Civics Academy
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding its first ever Civics Academy for residents. The Fountain Inn Civics Academy (FICA) is a Free 6-week course that provides residents of…
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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 22-23 Season of Events
September 1, 2022
Lander University’s College of Arts & Humanities has announced a fantastic lineup of music and art events for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are excited to showcase the incredible talents…
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Phil Blake Joins Thornwell Charter School as Athletic Director
September 1, 2022
Thornwell Charter School (TCS) is pleased to welcome Phillip Blake as Athletics Director. He will also serve as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Social Studies Teacher. Blake comes to TCS…
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BIGGER THAN EVER: Lander University Begins 2022-23 Academic Year with Largest-Ever Enrollment
August 31, 2022
More students now call Lander University home than at any other time in the institution’s 150-year history. Following the first week of the fall semester, Lander’s total enrollment was at…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
August 30, 2022
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent summer commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Robert Peterson, a Mechatronics Technology major, was the honoree for Laurens…
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PC breaks ground on $8.2 million athletic facilities project
August 30, 2022
For many Blue Hose, Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian…
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Lander Offers On-Campus Job Fair
August 29, 2022
For college students who need a job but can’t venture far, because of class schedules or transportation issues, a job on campus can be just the thing, and Lander University’s…
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LCSO Introducing Improved DARE Program
August 29, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is constantly reviewing concerns in reference to safety and influences within our schools. Our number one concern has always been the advancement and safety of…
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Lander Nursing Faculty Presented with Recognition from State Legislature
August 23, 2022
Lander University Associate Professor of Nursing Ashley Lee is presented with a certificate issued by the South Carolina House of Representatives honoring her previous work with Volunteers in Medical Missions…
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Lander University Welcomes Dual Enrollment Students to Campus
August 23, 2022
He may be a junior at Greenwood High School, but Henry Logan also is a college student. Logan, one of approximately 200 high school juniors and seniors in Lander University’s…
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Clinton Middle School PLTW Teacher Wins National Recognition
August 23, 2022
Clinton Middle School’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher, Crystal Pelkey, has been named 1 of only 59 teachers across the nation to earn the 2022-2023 Outstanding PLTW Teacher of…
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Rotary Club of Laurens Awards Local Scholarships Including the King Dixon Scholarship
August 23, 2022
The Rotary Club of Laurens has awarded three academic scholarships through the Laurens Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee for the 2022-23 school year, worth a total of $5,000. Patty Craine, Laurens…
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Martha Franks Retirement Community Offering Free CNA Classes
August 21, 2022
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have the ongoing opportunity to improve the quality of life of individuals every day. Do you have compassion and a caring heart? Are you willing to…
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