Laurens County Museum to Host Grand Opening of New Exhibit Hall
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is starting a new era. On Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 pm, the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall at the new Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building on…
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2022 Ag Outlook: Sale prices up, costs too for SC farmers
December 20, 2021
There was good news and bad news at the 6th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference. The good news: sale prices for commodities are trending up; unfortunately, so are the…
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Apprenticeships Continue to Grow with Diana Pet Food and Piedmont Technical College
December 18, 2021
Diana Pet Food North America, a global provider of products and services that improve pet food palatability, pet health, and pet food protection, continues to innovate in its approach to…
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Lander University confers degrees during 164th commencement
December 17, 2021
It may have seemed like the end of an educational journey to many of the graduates at Lander University’s 164th commencement ceremonies Wednesday (Dec. 15), but Dr. Jonathan Bassett said…
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Michelin STEM Challenge Winners
December 15, 2021
Laurens County students in grades 3-6 participated in the annual Michelin STEM Challenge Competition held at Laurens High School. This event fosters problem-solving skills, collaboration, and math/science skills as students…
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Expansion of Learning Opportunities for District Cohort
December 14, 2021
On Saturday, December 11th, Laurens County School District 56 had 25 teachers graduate with their Master’s degree in Applied Teaching and Learning. These 25 teachers were part of a district-sponsored…
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McMillan Joins SC Humanities Board of Directors
December 13, 2021
Lander University Professor of Political Science Dr. Lucas McMillan has been named to the Board of Directors of South Carolina Humanities. As dean of the College of Behavioral and Social…
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The Gift of Future Scholar: 5 reasons to put college savings under the tree
December 9, 2021
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Looking for a special holiday present? The gift of college savings could be the perfect choice this Christmas. Like you, your friends and family…
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Researchers manipulate daylight hours to help save poinsettias
December 8, 2021
Rising temperatures are threatening poinsettia production, but a research team led by Clemson professor Jim Faust has found manipulating daylight hours can help keep the sparkle in this Christmas star and money…
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Piedmont Tech Fall Graduation Set for December 16
December 8, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person fall commencement exercises on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. An afternoon ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. for Administrative Office Technology, Business,…
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Electronic Messages Lead to Lockdown at LDHS
December 8, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 would like to express appreciation to the parents, staff, and community for their patience, understanding, and support during events at Laurens District 55 High School…
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Lander Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15
December 7, 2021
Commencement exercises for Lander University’s fall graduating class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Finis Horne Arena. There will be two ceremonies. Graduates of the College of…
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S.C. Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs visits Lander University
December 6, 2021
Major General William F. Grimsley, secretary of South Carolina’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs, visits the Lander University campus to discuss Lander’s status as a veteran-friendly institution with University officials. Pictured,…
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Arbor Day Celebration
December 5, 2021
As part of an Arbor Day celebration, students in Carrie Thomas’ classes planted two trees and learned some history behind the trees and Arbor Day. Thank you to Clinton’s local…
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Women in Manufacturing: PTC Graduate Excels at ZF Transmissions
December 3, 2021
Before Lynn Rogers got home from her job interview with ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, an email offering her the position already had landed in her in-box. A 2020 graduate…
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Lander breaks ground for outdoor pool, pavilion to enhance student experience
December 1, 2021
Lander University officials broke ground Tuesday (Nov. 30) to build an outdoor, multipurpose space for students’ recreational and academic use. The new facility, which replaces the Sproles Recreation Center built…
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District 56 Teacher Wins the Middle School Distinguished Literacy Teacher
November 30, 2021
Each year the Laurens County Literacy Association selects Elementary and Secondary Distinguished Literacy Teachers. All schools in the county select their school winners. All school winners make presentations before a…
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PC Earns $100,000 NIH Grant for Collaborative Research
November 29, 2021
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences – part of the National Institutes of Health – has awarded a $120,000 grant to Presbyterian College and the Medical University of South…
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Lander University Holds Tree Lighting Event
November 29, 2021
Story by Zack Bennett Lander University and the local Greenwood community kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the Holiday Tree on the plaza on the evening of…
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Laurens County Museum Lecture Series: The Influence of Georgia and Florida Activities on the SC Backcountry
November 27, 2021
The topic of the December 7, 2021, 7:00 pm, Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series is “The Influence of Florida and Georgia Activities on the SC Backcountry”. Durant Ashmore, battlefield…
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Waterloo Elementary School Launches “Change for Change” Diabetes Research Fundraiser
November 25, 2021
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. On Monday, November 29th Waterloo Elementary School will kick of a week long campaign to raise money for diabetes research. At 8:15 Monday morning…
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Three South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information sessions for prospective students
November 23, 2021
The Endless Opportunities information sessions will take place December 5-7, 2021, and feature representatives from all three Governor’s Schools. The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), SC Governor’s…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. State Library Announce Partnership to Provide Virtual Tutoring Support to South Carolina Students
November 22, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership…
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District 55 Parent Academy on Social-Emotional Learning
November 21, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 will host a Parent Academy on Thursday, December 9th from 6-7:00 pm (virtually). Social-emotional Learning: Strengthening the Mental Health of Children and Teenagers will be…
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PTC Partners with School Districts to Strengthen Regional Career Specialist Role
November 19, 2021
This month, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the Western Piedmont Education Consortium (WPEC) began a partnership to strengthen the linkage between high school students, employers, and postsecondary pathways—ultimately to help…
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PC Launches Esports Program, Hires Renowned Pro and Brand Ambassador as First Coach
November 18, 2021
Grab your controllers and buckle up, Blue Hose. Presbyterian College is getting in the game. PC’s new esports program continues to build momentum. This week, the College announced that professional…
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Lander University, Piedmont Technical College partner to enhance transfer student experience
November 18, 2021
A team of educators from Lander University and Piedmont Technical College has been selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Transfer Student Success and Equity Intensive, sponsored…
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Pay $0 for Classes at Piedmont Tech
November 18, 2021
There are a lot of great jobs available in the region. Many of these opportunities require a college education or advanced training. For that reason, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is…
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Laurens 55 Art Teacher and TikTok Star Revealed
November 17, 2021
Some people say TikTok what? TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express…
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LCSD 56 Holds Legislative Appreciation Dinner
November 16, 2021
Every parent, grandparent, teacher and principal knows it really does take a village to raise a child. This sentiment took on new meaning with the challenges schools, parents and students…
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Chick Fil A November Leader Academy
November 15, 2021
The Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy continues in Laurens School District 55 and November focused on Servant Leadership: putting the needs of others first. Students listened to guest speakers John Young, General…
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District 56 School Board Gives O’Shields High Marks and a Raise
November 15, 2021
In a letter dated November 9th, Jim Barton, Chair of Laurens County School District 56 School Board had positive things to say about the performance of Superintendent David O’Shields for…
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Dynamic clogging routine scores winning votes for new Miss Lander University
November 13, 2021
A 12-time national clogging champion who has appeared on NBC-TV’s America’s Got Talent is the new Miss Lander University. Anna Joy Hulsey, 19, of Gaffney, danced her way to the…
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I Am Lander: U.S. Army Capt. Marcus Brown takes love for Lander to Alaska post
November 13, 2021
“The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of…
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Partnership with Laurens District 55 High School Facilitates EMT Certification
November 10, 2021
Before there were public rumblings about a shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Laurens County School District 55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas was reaching out to potential partners to help…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Investigation into Obscene Materials in Public School Libraries
November 10, 2021
Requests State Law Enforcement Division Evaluation Governor Henry McMaster has requested that S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman immediately begin a comprehensive investigation into the presence of obscene and pornographic…
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PC Choir, Orchestra and Wind Ensembles to Present
November 10, 2021
You know the holiday season is near when Presbyterian College announces their annual Christmas program. This year, the Department of Music at Presbyterian College will present “Together for Christmas” on…
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Clinton Elementary School in Laurens 56 identified as a U.S. News Best Elementary School
November 10, 2021
Clinton Elementary has been identified as a U.S. News Best Elementary School. This honor is a result of the school ranking in the top 30% of elementary schools in the…
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South Carolina Recognized as Leader in K-12 Computer Science Education
November 7, 2021
On November 3, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress…
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Lander University will hold annual Tree Lighting celebration to kick off holiday season
November 7, 2021
Lander University invites the Lakelands community to join students, faculty and staff on campus for the University’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration. The festivities will take place on Tuesday, Nov.…
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Lander Students Help With Empty Bowls Fundraiser
November 3, 2021
Lander University students Veronica Orndoff, left, of Greenwood, and Brantlee Collins, of Chapin are shown outside Greenwood’s United Center for Community Care, where they assisted with the annual Empty Bowls…
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Student Nutrition
November 3, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 CHILD NUTRITION OPERATOR REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager SUPERVISES: NA JOB SUMMARY: To prepare and serve nutritious meals for school children by using quantitative recipes and…
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Laurens 55 Implements Revised Quarantine and Isolation Procedures
November 2, 2021
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees took action on October 25 to implement revised COVID-19 quarantine/isolation procedures for students effective Monday, November 1. The revised…
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Thornwell to Host Free Workshop – Parenting in a Pandemic
November 1, 2021
On Thursday, November 11th at Noon (12PM) Thornwell will host a free workshop “Parenting in a Pandemic.” The workshop focuses on how stress, particularly the stress involved in a global…
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Lander University broadens scholarship program for transfer students
November 1, 2021
Lander University has enhanced its scholarship program for transfer students. The scholarships are for students seeking to transfer from other colleges and universities, as well as students from two-year institutions…
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Lander University crowns fall 2021 Homecoming King and Queen
November 1, 2021
Senior elementary education major Chase Maxwell, of Anderson, and senior interdisciplinary studies major Raylyn Garner, of Laurens, were named Lander University’s Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, Oct. 30. The…
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Accelerate Applications are Open
November 1, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for the Accelerate program. Online applications are available at http://www.scgssm.org/virtual/accelerate. Accelerate is a virtual program designed…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert – Tuesday, November 9th
November 1, 2021
PC’s Chamber Orchestra will hold a Fall concert on Tuesday, November 9th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Dr. Richard Thomas…
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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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