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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PTC Graduate Enjoying His Career at Self Regional Healthcare
March 9, 2022
Twadarius Jones listened to his heart when he chose cardiovascular technology (CVT) as a major at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). But he listened to his head when he considered the…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech Facilitate Transfer Process for Human Services Graduates
March 8, 2022
As part of a recent series of groundbreaking compacts, officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University have signed an agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for PTC…
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LCSD 55 Celebrates National School Breakfast Week
March 7, 2022
To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during…
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Lander’s Robertson Talks About ‘What It Takes to Win’
March 7, 2022
DeCole Robertson, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Lander University’s women’s basketball team, knows something about success, having played a major role in leading the team to two recent Peach…
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Public Invited to Provide Input on Instructional Materials
March 3, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) invites the public to virtually review Physical Education 9-12 and Advanced Placement Macroeconomics textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use…
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Memorial Service Scheduled for Legendary Presbyterian College Professor
March 2, 2022
As Covid declines, the family of Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College will celebrate his life at a memorial service to be…
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LCSD 56 Announces Change in Covid-19 Protocols
March 2, 2022
On Tuesday, March 1st, Laurens County School District 56 announced changes to the Covid-19 protocols. The changes include: Students and staff are no longer expected to wear masks on school…
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Lander University’s 150th Anniversary begins with March 15 celebration
March 2, 2022
It’s time to celebrate! Lander University will kick off its official 150th anniversary year celebrations with an evening of fun and festive activities beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.…
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Upper Savannah Regional Job Fair Planned for March 17 in Greenwood
March 2, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and SC Works/Upper Savannah are hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Medford Family Event Center…
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Enrollment Up 9% Due to No-Cost Option at PTC
March 1, 2022
Last fall, news about Piedmont Technical College’s “No-Cost Option” triggered a massive wave of enrollees. As of February, enrollment at PTC has increased 9% overall compared to last spring. “We…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech Facilitate Transfer Process for Early Education Graduates
February 28, 2022
Most teachers consider their work a calling. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University recently made a commitment to ease the budding educator’s journey by streamlining the transfer process for…
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UofSC Announces iCarolina Learning Lab at UofSC Union
February 28, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced that the Palmetto College iCarolina Community Learning Lab at UofSC Union will be open to the public on Friday, February 25. The computer lab,…
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Lander Group Has Donation Drive for Pathway House
February 28, 2022
Lander University’s Active Minds student organization recently collected clothes and toiletries for Greenwood Pathway House for homeless people. “I once was homeless myself, so I felt like it was a…
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School Bus Drivers – A Vital Link in Public Education
February 25, 2022
According to a report from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Servcies, school buses are the safest vehicles on the road. A major component of that safety…
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Piedmont Tech Recognizes Academic Honor Students for 2021 Fall Semester
February 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2021 fall semester have earned inclusion on the PRESIDENT’S LIST. To be named to the list, students must…
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Statement from LCSD 55 Superintendent
February 22, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has issued a public statement today, February 22, 2022, as follows: “On February 22, a relative of a student…
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$1.6 Million Grant to Expand Career Outreach to High School Students
February 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has received a $1.6 million grant from the SC Department of Education to serve objectives of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) legislation, which…
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Alumnus establishes wrestling scholarship in honor of his father, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ‘56
February 22, 2022
As a Presbyterian minister, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ’56 undoubtedly wrestled with the foes of goodness and decency. As a Presbyterian College student, however, he grappled for the…
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Lander program to discuss Black soldiers in the Civil War
February 21, 2022
Dr. Holly Pinheiro, Jr., author of “The Families’ Civil War: Black Soldiers and the Fight for Racial Justice,” will speak at Lander University on Monday, February 28. An Assistant Professor…
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Clinton High Band Students Attend Honor Band and Conductor’s Symposium
February 21, 2022
On Valentine’s Day weekend, Clinton High School sent four student musicians to the University of South Carolina for the three day-long Honor Band and Conductor’s Symposium. Seniors Nishyah Scott, Catelyn Caughman,…
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Music fans invited ‘Behind the Scenes’ at PC
February 21, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Music Department invites fans “Behind the Scenes” in a new guest series that explores the making of music. This spring, the series kicks off with composer Ben Robichaux…
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No. 12 Presbyterian Wins Season-Opening Meet
February 21, 2022
The 12th-ranked Presbyterian College Blue Hose (1-0) Acrobatics and Tumbling team opened the 2022 season with a win over the Saint Leo Lions (0-1) by the score of 251.680-236.365 in…
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Award-Winning Student Photographer Enjoys ‘Capturing the Moment’
February 18, 2022
Sam Gilmer is kind of a throwback. At just 21, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student wholeheartedly embraces old-school photojournalism. In fact, he has been taking photos for his hometown…
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“Behind the Scenes” Music Event Brings Acclaimed Composer to PC
February 18, 2022
“Behind the Scenes” is a guest artist series that explores the making of music. In this next event in the series, Dr. Giovani Briguente (PC Director of Bands) hosts a…
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Lander University’s Linus Jonsson sees every day as an opportunity to learn something new
February 16, 2022
When deciding on which college he wanted to attend, Lander University sophomore Linus Jonsson said he decided to go to Lander because of the opportunity to earn his bachelor’s degree…
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