Agreement Supports Transfer to Francis Marion University for Eligible PTC Commercial Art Program Graduates
August 2, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Francis Marion University (FMU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The move establishes a…
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PC Community Shatters All-Time Record for Philantrhopic Support in 2021-22
August 1, 2022
Presbyterian College alumni and friends gave at an unprecedented level this fiscal year, with $18.3 million in total gifts and multi-year pledges. This year’s totals nearly doubled PC’s previous fundraising…
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Piedmont Tech Summer Graduations Set for Aug. 4
July 29, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person summer commencement exercises on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Greenwood. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Arts/Sciences and Business,…
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Men’s Basketball Adds Lane to Coaching Staff
July 27, 2022
Presbyterian College Blue Hose head men’s basketball coach Quinton Ferrell has announced the hiring of Rob Lane as Director of Basketball Operations. “Rob Lane is a young coach who has…
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Coach Atkinson Honored at South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Banquet
July 27, 2022
Most of us can remember a coach who had a profound impact on our lives. Coaching our youth in various sports is about more than the sport they are playing. …
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Gov. Henry McMaster Makes Major Investment into S.C. Workforce
July 26, 2022
Governor Invests $25 Million in Workforce Scholarships for the Future Governor Henry McMaster today announced an additional $25 million investment into Workforce Scholarships for the Future, a program that provides…
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LC School District 56 Back to School Supply Drive
July 26, 2022
August is almost here and that means faculty and teachers are working hard to prepare for the new school year. As part of that, Laurens County School District 56 will…
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STOP THE BLEED Training Draws Crowd at CrossFit864
July 25, 2022
CrossFit864 hosted a free course this past weekend in hopes of equipping more people with lifesaving first aid skills. With bleeding as the number one cause of preventable death after…
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LC Museum Revolutionary War Lecture “Ninety Six to Hayes Station”
July 25, 2022
“Ninety Six to Hayes Station” is the topic of Durant Ashmore’s lecture on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at the Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public…
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PTC Laurens County Campus Director Knows the Score, Cheers Her Team
July 21, 2022
It’s first and 10 for the football-loving Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Laurens County Campus Director Kim Chalmers, and it’s still early in the game. You might say she has the…
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PC Names Francis Schodowski Vice President for Advancement
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg introduced Francis Schodowski this week as the college’s vice president for advancement. Schodowski is the current executive vice president at Columbia College in Columbia,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma Health
July 20, 2022
New parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote…
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PTC Innovation Team of the Year Redefines Creative Collaboration
July 20, 2022
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission presented the college’s 2022 Innovation Team of the Year Award to the PTC Economic Development Team at a meeting earlier this year. Members…
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The “Sesqui Series” In July 1954, a Lander beauty was named Miss Universe
July 20, 2022
Long before Miriam Stevenson was crowned Miss Universe 1954, she had years of experience in preparing for competitions. Growing up on a dairy farm in Winnsboro, Stevenson became adept at…
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PC Volleyball Unveils 2022 Slate
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College and head volleyball coach Korrinn Burgess announced the team’s 2022 schedule on Tuesday. The schedule consists of 29 regular season matches, eight of which will be at the Templeton Center.…
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AOT Student Following in Daughters’ Footsteps
July 19, 2022
Like many nontraditional students at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), Angela Butler did not follow a direct path to her college degree. “I didn’t excel in school. I just wanted to…
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U.S. Space Force names Clemson University its newest strategic partner
July 18, 2022
The U.S. Space Force welcomed Clemson University as an official member of its University Partnership Program (UPP) at a Memorandum of Understanding signing event on July 18. The USSF — the sixth…
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Ascend Cares Foundation Gift Will Light the Way for EMT Students
July 16, 2022
The Ascend Cares Foundation recently donated $4,000 to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation (PTC) to enable the purchase of three King Vision™ Video Laryngoscope Kits. The state-of-the-art kits will be…
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LCSD 55 Board Extends Contract for Thomas
July 13, 2022
The Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees held a regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2022. After a nearly two-hour executive session to discuss…
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Another Epic Funding Year for Lander University
July 12, 2022
For the second year in a row, the state budget that was ratified by the South Carolina General Assembly included over $17 million in new funding for Lander University. In…
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First Cohort of Expanded Middle College Program Graduates
July 12, 2022
They grow up so quickly. The first cohort of 38 Middle College students from three school districts (Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties) who began their journey two years ago graduated…
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District 55 Back to School Supply Drive Scheduled for August 1
July 11, 2022
The annual Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Back to School Supplies Drive-thru event is scheduled for Monday, August 1, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. This event will be…
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SC Collaboration Website Inspires Future Workforce
July 7, 2022
Through the ongoing efforts of the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) to build and grow the workforce pipeline in Laurens County, they recently learned of a creative new platform to…
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Practicing Being Human: Snipes-Rochester Named Lander University’s 2022 Distinguished Professor
July 6, 2022
When she first applied to teach at Lander University in 2011, Professor Elizabeth Snipes-Rochester, of Lander University’s Department of Art + Design, said she did so at the insistence of…
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Cindy Jacobs with LCSD 56 to Present at National Conference
July 6, 2022
Cindy Jacobs, Director of Child Nutrition for Laurens County School District 56 will be a speaker at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference which will be held in Orlando,…
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LCSD 55 Will Require Clear Backpacks for All Students Beginning with the 2022-2023 School Year
July 6, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is making it clear that safety of students, teachers and faculty members is a top priority. With efforts to continue enhancing safety measures…
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Davis Wins Young Faculty Teaching Award
July 6, 2022
Lander University Lecturer of Chemistry Dr. Ashton Davis, the winner of this year’s Young Faculty Teaching Award, specializes in making general education chemistry courses more accessible for students. Before beginning…
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Lunch and Learn Program at the Laurens County Museum July 13
July 1, 2022
Bring your lunch and learn about the Civil Rights struggle which erupted in a riot in Laurens County during Reconstruction. Laurens County Museum will host a talk by and discussion with Dr. Robert…
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Thornwell Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan Leading to 150 Year Anniversary
July 1, 2022
The plan entitled “Many Voices. One Mission” highlights three strategic initiatives. Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is…
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LCSD 56 Superintendent Selected for Lifetime Achievement Award
June 30, 2022
Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Timothy Hopkins,…
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“Ninety Six” Revolutionary War Lecture at LC Museum
June 29, 2022
The second siege at Star Fort in Ninety Six and events surrounding the siege will be the topic of Durant Ashmore’s Revolutionary War Lecture on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00…
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PC mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. Jack Presseau
June 27, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Rev. Dr. Jack Presseau, professor emeritus of religion and the founder of Student Volunteer Services. Jack served as…
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Smithsonian Exhibit at Laurens County Museum until July 16
June 27, 2022
Visit the Laurens County Museum before Friday, July 16, 2022, to see the traveling Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibit “Voices and Votes, Democracy in America.” The exhibit documents the…
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ESS
June 26, 2022
As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other…
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Caring for Plants an ‘Obsession’ for Alston Award Winner Coffey
June 26, 2022
The newest recipient of Lander University’s Mary Frances Poole Alston Award is Assistant Grounds Manager Karla Coffey. The award was established by Rowland P. Alston, host of the SCETV gardening…
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Dual-Enrolled Sisters Land Dual Full Rides to Emory University
June 26, 2022
Araceli and Yesenia Manuel understand that some traditions endure because they work. Hailing from a close-knit family, they hold dear the values their parents raised them with. “Our family has…
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Candidate for SC Superintendent of Education Coming to Laurens Saturday June 25
June 22, 2022
Republican candidate for SC Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver, will visit Laurens County this Saturday. With just a few days before the Republican primary runoff election, Weaver will come to…
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Agreement Expedites Transfer to Coastal Carolina University for PTC Commercial Art Program Graduates
June 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The move establishes a…
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SCHP Welcomes 30 State Troopers During Graduation Ceremony
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony today for 30 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Classes 118 and 119. The two graduating classes include five prior-certified officers and…
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City of Laurens Celebrates Juneteenth
June 20, 2022
Juneteenth celebrations in Laurens kicked off on Friday with the City of Laurens honoring the legacy of Mr. C.D. and Mrs. Lucinda Beasley by designating South Harper Street Extension as…
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Piedmont Technical College Gives High School Student A Head Start on College
June 20, 2022
The day-to-day world of a high school student can be a busy one, and college life comes with a whole different set of activities and responsibilities. Evan Brown has found…
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District 56 lead nurse recognized by Palmetto Gold nursing program
June 16, 2022
District 56 Lead Nurse Shalina Mode earned statewide recognition for excellence in the nursing profession. Shalina Mode, RN received the Palmetto Gold Award, placing her among 100 nurses across the…
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Five PTC Scholars Win Spots on 2022 All-State Academic Team
June 15, 2022
Five scholars from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently were named to the 2022 Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Team at a ceremony in Columbia. The PTC honorees are: Associate in…
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PC Offers $60 Million in Scholarships to Palmetto Girls State Participants
June 15, 2022
Presbyterian College’s kilt-clad president made a stunning and generous offer Tuesday to each of the 600 Palmetto Girls State delegates. Come to PC and receive a $ 25,000-a-year scholarship.President Dr.…
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Pet Safety Tips as Summer Heat Intensifies
June 15, 2022
The summer swelter is on and with that comes risks for people and pets. Pet owners are encouraged to remember to take special care of their pets during these very…
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Clemson University awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
June 15, 2022
Clemson University is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the…
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PC’s Fifth Annual Giving Day Nets $316,323
June 14, 2022
Presbyterian College’s fifth annual Giving Day proves that the past continues to inspire the present and future.The 24-hour fundraising campaign on May 26 commemorated the day in May 1874 when…
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“Celebrating Our Voices and Our Votes” Luncheon
June 13, 2022
The idea came from a conversation about Women’s History Month and how to encourage conversation and cooperation between all communities in Laurens County. The result was the Laurens County Women’s…
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A “Perfect’’ Visit from National Accreditor Puts PC’s Education Department in Elite Territory
June 13, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Education Department is in elite company after getting a perfect visit from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation this spring.The department met all seven of the…
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Dr. Zach Rubin named Lander University’s 2022 Young Faculty Scholar
June 13, 2022
A Lander University faculty member who studies “intentional communities,” also known as communes, is the recipient of the 2022 Young Faculty Scholar Award. Dr. Zach Rubin, an assistant professor of…
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