Dr. Tess Gemberling earns Young Faculty Teaching Award
June 23, 2021
Dr. Tess Gemberling is the recipient of Lander University’s 2021 Young Faculty Teaching Award. Gemberling completed her third year as assistant professor of psychology and “consistently receives very positive feedback…
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Laurens County Says NO to Litter with Countywide Initiative
June 23, 2021
No one likes to see trash thrown into the streets, on the side of the road or in our natural parks and recreation areas. Over the years, many dedicated volunteers…
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Piedmont Tech Students Honored for Excellence
June 21, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 50 conscientious student leaders at its 45th Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. PTC President Dr. Hope E. Rivers…
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LCSO Celebrates Graduation of Fallen Officer’s Daughter
June 21, 2021
Members of law enforcement often refer to their colleagues as family. They spend so much time together and, in many cases, rely on each other in life and death situations.…
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Fireworks for Graduates in Clinton – Thursday, June 17th
June 16, 2021
The end of the school year always brings a time for celebrating and this year is no different. As they did last year, the City of Clinton will host a…
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Lander, Greenwood Promise partner to advance higher education for Greenwood County residents
June 15, 2021
When The Greenwood Promise, a non-profit place-based last-dollar scholarship program for Greenwood County students, kicked off its campaign to raise funds for phase two, Lander University stepped up to the…
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Lander’s new Master of Business Administration now fully approved and enrolling students for the fall semester
June 15, 2021
Lander University’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is now enrolling students after being fully approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the Southern Association of…
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Reading Buddies Take Shape!
June 15, 2021
Most of the twenty-five adults who gathered in the Laurens County School District #55 administrative office building on June 8 likely did not know what to expect. These volunteers had…
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Litter Prevention & Beautification Efforts Continue to Grow Across Laurens County
June 14, 2021
Laurens County Council, the City of Clinton, City of Fountain Inn, and City of Laurens, in partnership with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office…
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Laurens School District 56 is Hiring
June 14, 2021
Laurens 56 is looking for applicants for the 2021-2022 school year in teaching/certified positions and a number of non-certified positions. Teaching/Certified positions are available as follows: Business/Marketing Teacher Clinton High School Secondary…
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Laurens County School District 55 Announces Summer Meal Schedule
June 10, 2021
Beginning June 21, Waterloo Elementary School and Laurens Elementary School will provide curbside meals Monday-Thursday, 11:00-11:30 a.m. This will include lunch and next day breakfast. On Thursdays, pick up will…
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Piedmont Tech Offering Additional Assistance with Books and Supplies for Fall Semester
June 9, 2021
Students who register for fall classes at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) by July 15 not only can waive the standard $25 registration fee but also receive a voucher worth $300…
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Joshua Dawkins Selected as New Principal at Sanders Middle School
June 7, 2021
In a called meeting on June 7, 2021, the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees approved Joshua Dawkins as principal of Sanders Middle School effective July…
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LCSD 55 Welcomes Carlos Littlejohn as New Principal at Laurens Elementary School
June 7, 2021
In a called meeting on June 7, 2021, the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees approved the superintendent’s recommendation to hire Carlos Littlejohn as principal of…
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Prom Season Concludes with Laurens District 55 High School Prom on the Square
June 7, 2021
The Buzz has reported on the two other Laurens County “prom nights” so we had to be sure to get the last one, Laurens District 55 High School. Laurens…
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Lander University to Offer New Degree Program in Data Science
June 5, 2021
Lander University is adding a Bachelor of Science in Data Science to its wide array of degree options beginning in the fall of 2021. The field of data science is…
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PIEDMONT TECH HOLDS 2 IN-PERSON GRADUATIONS IN MAY
June 4, 2021
In an encouraging sign of a slow and gradual return back to normal, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) on May 6 conducted two in-person graduation ceremonies. Nearly 140 spring term graduates…
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Two Laurens County Students Graduate from South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics
June 3, 2021
HARTSVILLE, SC ─ Brandon Campbell and Stephen Orr graduated from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the GSSM Campus. Brandon Campbell,…
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Laurens School District 55 Announces Early Dismissal Days for Last Week of School
June 1, 2021
Students to Have Early Dismissal At the May monthly meeting of the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees, action was taken to modify two days on…
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Dylan Frey of Laurens Selected as a Recipient of the Hunt Little Heroes Award
May 31, 2021
Hunt Military Communities (HMC) has announced the winners of its second annual “Hunt Little Heroes” program. In honor of Month of the Military Child, the Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes…
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Clinton High School Senior Receives Richloom Scholarship
May 29, 2021
Clinton High senior, Ella Kennington Cooper was recently presented with Richloom’s 2021 $500 Scholarship Award. Ella is the daughter of Chip and Miki Cooper. She will graduate with Honors from…
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Lander University to offer new degree program in cybersecurity
May 27, 2021
Lander University has announced that classes for its new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity will begin in the fall of 2021. Lander’s Cybersecurity program educates and trains students for careers…
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PTC Summer Camps Offer Up Big Fun
May 26, 2021
Sometimes it’s good to look a gift horse in the mouth. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is offering an exciting slate of summer camps, including a brand-new horseback-riding camp conducted in…
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Piedmont Tech Once Again Offering Popular Contact Tracing Course
May 26, 2021
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Continuing Education Division once again is offering one of its newest QuickSkills courses, Contact Tracing. Introduced in February, interest in the program has been strong.…
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Help Build a Reading Buddy
May 26, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) is looking for twenty-five community members to help assemble Reading Buddies for incoming 4K students on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, starting at 9:00…
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Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities
May 26, 2021
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 25th), the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses…
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From Red Devils to Infantry Officers
May 25, 2021
Two of the most recent Infantry Officers in the U.S. Army. 2LT Zach Boling and 2LT Donovan Benson graduated from the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (IBOLC) this morning at…
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“BE THE UNITERS AND HEALERS,” PC SPEAKER URGES GRADUATES
May 24, 2021
The 138th Commencement of Presbyterian College heard a reflection of “the dark days of the past year” and a hopeful, uplifting urging for graduates to be “the uniters and healers”…
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Lander digital marketing students gain real-world experience working with Smoothie King and Hydro One
May 24, 2021
Story by Zack Bennett Digital marketing students at Lander University gained real-world experience working with clients through the Business-College Connection Program and the South Carolina Small Business Development Center. The…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in…
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Laurens District 56 Named National Beta District of Distinction
May 18, 2021
Clinton, SC – National Beta is proud to announce Laurens County School District 56 as a 2020-2021 National District of Distinction. This award is given to those deserving districts who…
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Lander Names Holloway Trustee Emeritus
May 17, 2021
The Lander University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to posthumously appoint Maurice Holloway, a former board member, as trustee emeritus. The decision was made at the board’s meeting on May…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is celebrating National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) once again with its popular PalmettoBaby Grant…
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Clinton High School Prom – A Night Under the Stars
May 16, 2021
The end of the school year is always a special time with many celebrations and on Saturday, May 15th celebrate is what they did. The Clinton High School prom was…
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FREE MANUFIRSTSC TRAINING QUALIFIES PARTICIPANTS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT
May 16, 2021
Jeopardy challenge of the day ― Answer: An educational opportunity that delivers four manufacturing certifications in one ― a $995 value at no cost to qualified participants. Question: What is…
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NEW COURSE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENTS
May 16, 2021
Could your Zoom background use some professional tweaking? How do you best manage your time while working remotely? Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has just the thing for workers in the…
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Lander University hosts annual Student Academic Symposium
May 16, 2021
Lander University’s Honors College hosted its annual Student Academic Symposium in mid-April, where students from various fields of study had the opportunity to present their original research projects. “The Academic…
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Laurens School Districts 55 and 56 Release Information Regarding Students
May 12, 2021
As reported here on the BUZZ, on Tuesday, Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-23, which empowers South Carolina parents to decide whether their children should wear masks in public schools throughout…
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Eight Lander University Employees Graduate
May 12, 2021
When 377 graduates walked across the stage during Lander University’s 163rd commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 11, eight employees of Lander were included in those ranks. Employee graduates included Dr.…
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FPA of South Carolina to offer scholarships to South Carolina-based high school students for the summer 2021 Financial Planning Academy
May 6, 2021
In an effort to introduce high school students to the financial planning profession, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to offer a limited number…
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Amy Carter of Chapin High School named 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced tonight at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Amy Carter, an English teacher at Chapin High School in School…
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Thornwell Announces May Building Families Workshops
May 5, 2021
To celebrate the mothers and mother-figures who show up in our lives, we’ve decided to feature our “The Power of Showing Up Workshop!” There are two opportunities to catch it…
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Keeping an eye on healthcare insurance changes
May 5, 2021
By Guy Furay The last few months have been fairly monumental when it comes to changes in the healthcare industry. As an independent health insurance agency based in the Upstate…
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Candlelight Walk Makes Debut at Lander
May 5, 2021
With its first annual candlelight walk on Thursday, April 22, Lander University began a new tradition honoring graduating seniors. Students followed a path lined with hundreds of candles, past family,…
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Presbyterian College Student Receives NASA Award to Research Magnetic Storms
May 5, 2021
“Everyone is familiar with changes in the weather on earth, but most don’t realize that there is also weather in space,” said PC sophomore Grace Wanliss. Wanliss and sophomore Marigordon…
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Laurens County Students Among PTC Foundation Scholarship Recipients
May 3, 2021
Every spring, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recognizes and celebrates students who have been awarded one of more than 85 scholarships available from the PTC Foundation. Again in 2021, as a…
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Piedmont Tech extends tuition freeze
May 3, 2021
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission, at their April meeting, voted for an extension of the college’s existing freeze on tuition, instituted last year, through the 2021-22 year. “Extending…
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LCSD 55 Board Approves Employee Bonus
May 3, 2021
On Monday, April 26, 2021, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas requested approval of…
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LCSD 55 to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals
May 3, 2021
Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 7, 2021 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Laurens County…
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Lander University to hold multiple ceremonies to confer degrees for Class of 2021
May 3, 2021
Lander University will conduct its 163rd commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 11, when it will confer degrees on the approximately 377 graduates of the Spring 2021 class. To ensure the…
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