Thornwell Holds Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Breakfast
April 11, 2022
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Thornwell is partnering with the Children’s Trust of South Carolina to raise awareness about this issue. South Carolina ranks 41 in the…
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Lander University Adds New Face-to-Face Option for Master’s in Business Administration
April 11, 2022
Lander University will begin offering potential graduate students the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through a hybrid model where they will be able to split their…
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I Am Lander 150: The educational influence of Samuel Lander continues
April 11, 2022
In the early 1870s, Grace Methodist Church in Williamston was in need of a minister. Members requested “an unmarried man who could teach.” One can imagine the surprise — and…
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Garden Party brings PC students and community together
April 8, 2022
A dedicated group of Presbyterian College students and an equally dedicated group of local gardeners held a party last weekend for their Clinton neighbors. Members of English professor Dr. Justin…
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New York Times columnist Ezra Klein to discuss polarization in American politics at PC’s annual Waters Lecture
April 8, 2022
New York Times columnist, award-winning podcaster, and best-selling author Ezra Klein will address polarization in American politics at Presbyterian College’s annual Sam Waters Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19,…
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PTC Newberry Campus Director Wears Many Hats
April 8, 2022
It’s pretty difficult to summarize the many roles of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry Campus Director Beth Jaeger. In an average day, she is, of course, an administrator. But she…
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Lander Panelists Discuss Link Between Hope and Healing
April 6, 2022
“As a nurse, I believe there is no way to heal without hope. The two go hand in hand.” So said Lander University School of Nursing Dean Dr. Holisa Wharton,…
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Piedmont Tech Faculty Member Receives Awards from Two EMS Organizations
April 6, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program Director Steve McDade has been singled out twice in recent weeks for recognition of his contributions to the Emergency Medical Services profession. The South…
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PC Choir to Present “Sing Ye Joyfully!” Thursday April 7
April 5, 2022
Presbyterian College Choir will be performing a concert, “Sing Ye Joyfully!”, this Thursday (April 7th). The concert will feature multiple musical genres and many instruments on stage. The event will…
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Lander Students Place Big at South Carolina Speech and Theatre College Festival
April 5, 2022
Students from Lander University joined their peers from five other South Carolina institutions for the annual South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by the Lander University…
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Clinton High and Clinton Middle Complete SC Science Olympiad Sweep
April 5, 2022
As Yoda may have said in a galaxy far, far away but more clearly and concisely articulated by the Clinton Anatomy teams’ coach, Dr. Stan Walsh, “No longer is there…
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Laurens District 55 High School Robotics Team Wins “Double Gold Cling Bling”
April 4, 2022
This past weekend ROBOTZ Garage, the Laurens District 55 High School Robotics team competed in the Smoky Mountains Regional Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. After 11 qualification matches they were the #3…
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Lander Students Prepare for Graduation
April 4, 2022
Students at Lander University are preparing for graduation at Grad Fair, held inside the Grier Student Center on March 24. Graduating seniors were able to verify diploma information, order graduation…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Concert – April 5th
April 4, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Department of Music will present the PC Chamber Orchestra let by Director Richard Thomas on Tuesday, April 5th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30. In addition to highlighting the…
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Lander University recognized by S.C. legislators
April 1, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Thornwell Leads Child Abuse Prevention Month in Laurens County with Community Breakfast
April 1, 2022
Awareness Event Encourages Community Advocacy to Combat Child Abuse Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need across Florida,…
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EMT Training Partnership with Laurens High School Well Underway
April 1, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Instructor Steve Hudson’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at Laurens District 55 High School is well into its first semester. Announced last fall, the dual enrollment…
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Devouring History One Sense, One Story at a Time
March 30, 2022
Sometimes, if storytelling is met with a blank stare, an oft-used phrase comes to mind: “Maybe you had to be there.” Piedmont Technical College (PTC) History Instructor Jordan Poss couldn’t…
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Lander University Recognized by S.C. Legislators
March 29, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Lander History Exhibit on Display in Jackson Library
March 28, 2022
A mobile history exhibit depicting Lander University through the ages is on display in the lobby of the Larry A. Jackson Library. The exhibit, previously displayed in the College of…
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PC students and Clinton Community Garden team up to sponsor April 3 ‘Garden Party’
March 28, 2022
Presbyterian College students are teaming with the Clinton Community Garden to sponsor a springtime “Garden Party” from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at 118 South Bell Street. Free food, music,…
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Clinton High Academic Team Wins State; Clinton Middle School Earns Second Place
March 28, 2022
Friday morning, March 25, 2022 the Clinton High and Clinton Middle School Academic Teams headed to Kershaw County for the Eighth South Carolina Academic Team State Championship. The contest pits…
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Four Districts Selected to Pilot Statewide Teacher-Driven Research Initiative
March 27, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has contracted with a leading educational research and analytics firm to launch a first-of-its-kind statewide “Teacher as Researcher” initiative. The $2 million investment…
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PC and Clinton Community Garden Partner to host Garden Party on April 3rd
March 24, 2022
Presbyterian College and Clinton Community Garden are teaming up to sponsor a “Garden Party” on Sunday, April 3rd, from 3 pm-6 pm at 118 S. Bell Street, Clinton. There will…
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FIRST Lego League Team Presents Big Idea to Piedmont Tech Instructors
March 24, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) commercial truck driving instructors enjoyed the company of some delightful and highly engaged backseat drivers in January at the college’s CDL Skills Pad on the outskirts…
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Lander to Host Transfer Week for Prospective Transfer Students
March 24, 2022
Prospective transfer students can register to spend a day on Lander University’s campus April 11-15 as part of the University’s Transfer Week, providing them with opportunities to view Lander’s campus…
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UofSC’s Folks Center for International Business hosting forum on March 29 on the humanitarian cost of the global food crisis
March 24, 2022
Special guest speaker David Beasley, former South Carolina governor and head of the U.N. World Food Programme, which was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize The Folks Center for International…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Preschool Registration for 2022-2023 School Year
March 23, 2022
Preschool registration for 2022-2023 school year is now open at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. First Presbyterian Church is located at 410 E. Carolina Avenue. Weekday preschool hours are 7:45-11:30…
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Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees Meeting – March 28
March 23, 2022
The Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the district administrative office. TO…
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Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale Announced
March 23, 2022
Spring is in the air so it’s time for the Laurens County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale. If you are thinking about refreshing your flower beds or maybe even creating…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech Facilitate Transfer Process for Criminal Justice Students
March 23, 2022
Officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University recently signed an agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for PTC students who graduate with an associate of applied science…
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Lander University Board of Trustees Votes to Award Bouknight Honorary Degree
March 22, 2022
As Lander University geared up to celebrate the 150th anniversary with an evening of festivities Tuesday, Mar. 15, the University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to award former Vice President…
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PC Junior Patrick Leonard to Perform Recital on March 24
March 22, 2022
PC student Patrick Leonard will perform a piano recital on Thursday, March 24 in Edmunds Hall on the campus of Presbyterian College at 7:30pm. The concert is free and open…
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Lander Students Awarded for their Artwork at Peach Belt Conference Exhibition
March 22, 2022
Artwork created by students of Lander University’s Department of Art + Design received placement in the 2022 Peach Belt Conference Art Exhibition. “It is always so wonderful to have our…
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Clemson to Offer Post-Grad Degrees in Growing Medical Biophysics Field
March 21, 2022
Clemson University will offer both master’s and doctoral degrees in medical biophysics to enable current students and those already working in health care to prepare for entry or advancement in…
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“The Patriots Fight Back” Revolutionary War Lecture
March 21, 2022
The eighth in the year-long Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture series, “The Patriots Fight Back”, will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Laurens County…
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PC Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds Concert with Special Guest
March 20, 2022
PC Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds will welcome Dr. James Buckland as a special guest for their concert on Tuesday, April 12. Buckland is a guitar player who will perform…
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Teacher Clothes Closet Comes to Lander
March 20, 2022
Lander University students shop for new and gently-used clothing during a “Teacher Clothes Closet” event held on Wednesday, March 16. Each year, the Palmetto State Teachers Association hosts 12 to…
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Lander University Adds New Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production
March 16, 2022
Lander University is adding to its robust catalog of degree programs with the addition of the new Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production. This program is fully approved by…
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Lander University to Host Family Day on Saturday, March 19
March 16, 2022
Lander University is excited to invite Bearcat families and alumni to Family Day on Saturday, March 19, from 2-8 p.m. at the Lander Athletic Complex. “After a two year hiatus,…
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Clinton Middle Captures Academic Team Crown
March 16, 2022
Clinton Middle School is known for its fine efforts in athletics, fine arts, and academics. The Clinton Middle School Academic Team most recently won the Western Piedmont Educational Consortium (WPEC)…
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City of Laurens First State of the City Address Scheduled for March 15
March 14, 2022
Another first for Laurens will take place on Tuesday, March 15. Laurens Mayor, Nathan Senn, will take to the stage at the Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens to provide a…
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Laurens District High Robotics Team takes Third at Regional Competition
March 14, 2022
The Laurens District High School robotics team, Team 4451 Robotz Garage, finished third out of 38 robots at the Electric City Regional in Anderson over the weekend. After 11 qualifying…
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Eaton Corporation Donates $50,000 to PTC Foundation
March 13, 2022
During a March 3 tour of the Engineering Department at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood, officials from Eaton Corporation presented a check for $50,000 to the PTC…
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PC professors address Russian invasion of Ukraine during panel discussion
March 13, 2022
Less than a week from the outset of Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine, Presbyterian College students, faculty, and staff packed an auditorium on campus to hear a panel of professors…
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PC junior Kennedy Wright named a finalist for prestigious Truman Scholarship
March 13, 2022
Presbyterian College junior Kennedy Wright has been named a finalist for a 2022 Truman Scholarship, one of the country’s most prestigious national fellowships. Wright is one of only 189 finalists…
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‘Mocktails and Mingling’ matches PC students with potential employers
March 13, 2022
Presbyterian College’s sixth annual “Mocktails and Mingling” event matched 30 students with more than two dozen professionals Tuesday to network with others and hone their interviewing skills. Associate dean of…
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Clemson helping create more comfortable environment for female forest owners
March 9, 2022
Sandy Kumm, of Tamassee, South Carolina, got involved with Women Owning Woodlands for the specific reasons indicated within the organization’s name: she’s a woman who owns woodlands — in this…
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LC Public Library to Host Tech Edu Device Drop-in
March 9, 2022
Tech problems? The Clinton branch of the Laurens County Public Library System will hold a Tech Edu Device Drop-in on Thursday, March 10 from 2:30-4:30 pm. The program is free…
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City Leaders of the Lakelands: Lander Alumnus Blake Stone Called to Serve His Hometown
March 9, 2022
While he realizes that infrastructure upgrades aren’t the most eye-catching headlines for a local community, Lander alumnus Blake Stone, city manager of Abbeville, South Carolina, insists they’re some of the…
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