Commitment to Commencement
October 28, 2021
Have you ever thought about what can be accomplished in two million minutes? Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has and she recently shared a…
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Clinton and Laurens FFA Students Install Pollinator Garden at Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center
October 27, 2021
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) from Laurens & Clinton High Schools recently installed a pollinator garden at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. A pollinator garden is a…
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SC School Nutrition Association Names Former District 56 Director of Child Nutrition to School Nutrition Hall of Fame
October 26, 2021
South Carolina School Nutrition Association (SNA of SC) has named Tallulah Richardson, Retired Director of Child Nutrition for Laurens School District 56 to the School Nutrition Association Hall of Fame. …
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Lander announces online option to B.S. in psychology, partnership with Midlands Technical College
October 26, 2021
Lander University recently announced that the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education granted full approval for Lander to offer its existing bachelor of science in psychology in a 100 percent…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop federal funding of abortions
October 26, 2021
A federal rule change allowing taxpayer dollars to be used to encourage and support abortions has prompted Attorney General Alan Wilson to join with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and…
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Clinton, Laurens High Schoolers See Possible Future in Manufacturing
October 25, 2021
Anyone who has raised a teenager knows that a back-to-school fashion priority for many is their kicks, and those who visited the Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)…
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Next in Series of History Lectures – The Little River and Spartan Regiments
October 25, 2021
“The Fightingest Regiments the War Ever Saw” The Laurens County Museum presents the fifth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series “The Little River and Spartan Regiments” by historian and battlefield…
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PC’s Inauguration of Dr. Matthew vandenBerg in Pictures
October 25, 2021
Inauguration week at Presbyterian College left no doubt that the championship spirit is alive and thriving on campus. The week was full of events and announcements that demonstrate the passion…
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Clinton High Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Take Region III Titles
October 25, 2021
On Saturday, October 23 Clinton High School Cross Country teams competed in the Region III AAA Championships. The Red Devil runners finished as winners with the Boys Cross Country team…
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PC Announces Endowed Jack and Jane Presseau Chaplain Position
October 25, 2021
During inauguration week, many announcements regarding new initiatives were made. Among them was an announcement that an anonymous gift, one of the largest in PC history, honors Jane Presseau and the…
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Lander to host Mays Panel on November 5
October 24, 2021
On Nov. 5-7, the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and Lander University is partnering with organizers to host and participate in the weekend…
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Lander’s first Music for Meals fundraiser brings ‘true joy’
October 24, 2021
Nothing could stop the music – or the enthusiasm to raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. COVID-19 restrictions may have forced the rescheduling twice of the Music…
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PC Expands Campus Footprint with Purchase of Capitol Theatre in Laurens
October 23, 2021
Coming soon to the Capitol Theatre in Laurens – a groundbreaking public-private partnership that puts Presbyterian College in charge of an area icon and entertainment treasure. On the eve of…
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PC challenged to embrace ‘Championship Spirit’ as College inaugurates Dr. Matthew vandenBerg as its 19th president
October 23, 2021
A storied history. A challenging present. An audacious plan for the future. Dr. Matthew vandenBerg vigorously embraced all three during his Oct. 22 inauguration as Presbyterian College’s 19th president. In…
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LCSD 55 to Provide Parent Academy Sessions
October 22, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) is offering two virtual sessions in October as part of the district’s Parent Academy initiative. The district is working with Teaching Heart Institute…
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A Gala and a Week to Remember
October 21, 2021
Gala – (Noun) A special occasion of celebration. Presbyterian College has been celebrating the inauguration of a Matt vandenBerg all week with a long list of events that highlight the…
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Laurens County Farmer Wins Award at Sunbelt Ag Expo
October 21, 2021
Farming is big business in Laurens County. Farmers take great pride in the work they do and the quality of the products they produce. This year at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag…
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LDHS Tractor Driving Team Takes the Ribbon at State Fair
October 21, 2021
When you think of the South Carolina State Fair you probably think of rides, fair food and games with prizes to be won. But there are other prizes at…
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PC TURNING 112 MUSGROVE INTO OFF-CAMPUS, STUDENT-RUN SPACE
October 20, 2021
Presbyterian College students will take over a Clinton downtown building and turn it into a student-driven social hub. At the groundbreaking on Thursday, Oct. 21, PC president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg…
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O’Neill School offers new master’s degree partnership for Presbyterian College graduates
October 18, 2021
The Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Presbyterian College are proud to announce a new partnership that will give Presbyterian graduates a unique opportunity to pursue…
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Thornwell to Host Free Virtual Parenting Series
October 18, 2021
Being a mom or a dad is a tremendous joy, and it is also hard work. Disruptions in the home can make you feel at a loss on ways to…
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Clemson intelligent irrigation system: Increase profits, protect environment
October 18, 2021
“This advanced technology will make it much easier and cost-effective for farmers to apply irrigation water and nutrients where, when and in the amount needed to meet crop requirements.” Jose…
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Maria Martinez Contreras leaves prospective students with good first impression of Lander University as a presidential ambassador
October 18, 2021
According to Lander University senior Maria Martinez Contreras, one of the most rewarding experiences she’s had as a presidential ambassador was when one student told her that the warm and…
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Presbyterian College issues challenge to future service entrepreneurs with statewide competition for high school seniors
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College announced today that it is leaning into its motto – “While We Live, We Serve” – with a challenge to high school seniors who are interested in making…
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PC Community Health and Wellness Fair
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on PC’s campus in front of Mabry-Smith-Yonce building and Templeton Gym…
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Lander University’s scholarship celebration marked by gratitude
October 13, 2021
They came from as far away as Zimbabwe and as close by as Greenwood and Ninety Six. Their stories were as disparate as their paths – a college professor who…
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Governor’s School for Science and Math Now Accepting Applications for Residential, Virtual and STEM Foundation Programs
October 13, 2021The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential, virtual, and STEM Foundations programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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One of a kind: Clemson introduces new degree blending education, human resources
October 11, 2021
The Clemson University College of Education has developed a new undergraduate degree program that is the first of its kind to blend aspects of learning sciences, systems improvement sciences and…
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Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general expresses support for Congressional hearings addressing youth social media use
October 6, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids and…
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Somos LU (We Are Lander): Sophomore student Avila-Cabrera helps to make a difference in Lander’s campus community
October 6, 2021
Lander University sophomore Citlali Avila-Cabrera, a political science and history double major, says one of her favorite spots is inside the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, where Lander displays the…
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Teresa Corley Elected to LCSD 56 School Board
October 6, 2021
A special election was held on Tuesday, October 5th to fill the unexpired term for Laurens County School District 56, seat 5. Two names were on the ballot to fill…
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CHS Student Named Commended Student in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program
October 6, 2021
Dr. Martha Brothers, principal of Clinton High School, recently announced that Peregrin Isaac Darden has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
October 6, 2021
In recognition of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that serves nearly 30 million children each day, Laurens County School District 55 will celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from…
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Laurens 55 Promotes Message of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 5, 2021
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual awareness campaign led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. The purpose is to educate about disability…
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South Carolina Department of Education Announces $56 Million in Additional Funding Under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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New app helps calculate feed rations for livestock
October 4, 2021Just like people, livestock require the correct amount of nutrients in their diets. To help producers easily determine the nutrients in feed mixes, the Clemson University Precision Agriculture group has…
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LCSD 55 Board Approves 2022-2023 Calendar
October 4, 2021
At a meeting on September 28, the Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar. The approved calendar was created in cooperation with Laurens…
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SUMMER-TERM PTC NURSING GRADUATES RECEIVE PINS
October 4, 2021
Summer 2021 graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs were recognized in a recent pinning ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. In total, 51 students…
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Lander Stages Launch Party for ‘New Voices’
October 4, 2021
Lander University student Amber Ballenger, of Abbeville, reads from her short story, “All the Texan Poppies,” during the launch party for the 2021 edition of “New Voices,” Lander’s student journal,…
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Ford Elementary School to Dismiss at Noon
October 1, 2021Officials of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) have issued a notice that students at Ford Elementary School will be dismissed at 12:00 noon today, Friday, October 1. This…
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Ford Elementary School to Dismiss at Noon
October 1, 2021
Officials of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) have issued a notice that students at Ford Elementary School will be dismissed at 12:00 noon today, Friday, October 1. This…
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Clinton High School Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ 2021-2022
September 30, 2021
This year, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ will be partnering with Clinton High School to provide virtual and in-person curriculum opportunities that teach students important leadership skills to help make a difference…
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Lander University establishes “Commencement-to-Career Promise”
September 30, 2021
Offering over 90 areas of study and market-driven programs that meet the needs of the most in-demand career fields, Lander University is committed to its mission of preparing students for…
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LC Museum Presents “The Cherokee War of 1776!
September 29, 2021
Laurens County Museum will present the fourth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm. “The Cherokee War of 1776” will be presented by Durant Ashmore, historian…
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ABii the Robot in Laurens 55
September 29, 2021
Partnering with Van Robotics and the South Carolina Department of Education, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) announced participation in a research project that features ABii, a desktop-size robot.…
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Red Devil Regiment Takes Second Place in Henry Laurens Invitational
September 28, 2021
The Clinton Devil Regiment competed on Saturday, September 25th, in their first competition since the Fall of 2019 at the Henry Laurens Invitational at Laurens District 55 High School. They…
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YOU ARE TRAILBLAZERS’ PC GRADUATES FIRST EVER CLASS IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
September 28, 2021
Presbyterian College’s first group of physician assistant students graduated in the program’s inaugural commencement exercise Friday, Sept. 24, in Belk Auditorium.The 32 brand new PCPA alumni who completed their two-year…
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Guy Lipscomb Exhibition Comes to Lander University
September 27, 2021
Lander University students discuss one of numerous watercolors on display in an exhibition of works by Guy Lipscomb. Lipscomb, who became an accomplished painter in later life, was also a…
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Laurens District High School to offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
September 27, 2021
In the Spring, Laurens District 55 High School will begin offering the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program through Piedmont Technical College (PTC). The EMT is a vital link in the…
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