Dr. Hope Rivers’ First Months as PTC President Are a ‘Slam Dunk’
August 6, 2021
Ever since arriving on campus in January, the new president of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been in constant motion, diligently studying the college’s existing playbook and gradually adding some…
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F1RST in Line With PC’S Goal of Supporting First-Generation Students
August 6, 2021
When Presbyterian College’s-first generation students feel like they are behind in any way, a new student-led organization inspires them to be in F1RST. F1RST, a registered student organization established in…
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LCSD 56 Summer Reading Olympic Camp Winners Announced
August 4, 2021
Summer reading is always emphasized and encouraged for students and Laurens County School District 56 makes summer reading fun. In keeping with the summer Olympics, the theme of this year’s…
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Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith Retires
August 3, 2021
Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith is scheduled to retire on Friday, August 6th. In his ten years serving as president, Smith’s humble leadership is credited for Thornwell’s growth in…
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Clinton’s Bill Tiller to Lead Newberry College’s Athletics Development
August 3, 2021
Newberry College has appointed William “Bill” Tiller as director of development for athletics. In his new role, Tiller will work to bolster support for Wolves athletics. The Clinton native comes…
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LCSO School Supply Drive this Friday
August 3, 2021
And just like that it’s time to get the kids ready to go back to school. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is helping out with their annual School Supply Drive will…
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Meet the New Principal at Sanders Middle School
August 3, 2021
The public is invited to join the Sanders Middle School Administration Team at a Meet the Principal event Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 10-11:30 am. The event will be held…
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University of South Carolina Mask Mandate Deemed to be in Violation of State Law
August 3, 2021
Representative Stewart Jones (SC House District 14) authored and passed two provisos (117.190 and 1.108) in the FY21-22 budget that ensured mask mandates and vaccine passports could not be forced in…
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LCSD 55 New Student School Registration in Full Swing
August 2, 2021
Where did the summer go? With the first day of school just around the corner (August 17th), parents preparing to send new students to LCSD 55 for the 2021-2022 school…
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LCSD 55 Drive Thru Supply Pick Up Scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd
August 2, 2021
The Laurens County School District 55 Back to School Drive Thru Supply Pick Up is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd. Basic school supplies and back packs will be available for…
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S.C. Department of Education Announces $14.7 Million Investment to Expand Early Childhood Education Initiatives
July 29, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of several early childhood education and parenting support initiatives as part of South Carolina’s response to the impact of COVID-19 on…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool seeking lead teacher for the two-year-old class.
July 29, 2021
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL is now accepting applications for a Lead Teacher (2-year-old) and a teacher assistant for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications can be picked up at the church…
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Piedmont Technical College Schedules ‘Instant Admission’ Event for August 3
July 28, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold an “Instant Admission Day” for the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood Enrollment Center. Participants can get accepted on…
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SC Department of Education Statement on New CDC Recommendations
July 27, 2021
Breaking News from the SC Department of Education (7/27/2021): Today, the CDC announced that they are recommending universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools,…
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PTC is Ready When Technology Changes on the Fly
July 26, 2021
One compelling result of a year punctuated by telecommuting and online meetings has been a heightened corporate awareness of the need to protect information systems from cyberattack. The demand for…
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Laurens District 55 Announces Schedule Pick Up
July 25, 2021
Laurens District 55 High School has announced the following dates for schedule pick up: Schedule pick up for seniors, juniors and sophomores will take place July 26 and 27…
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PL Developments Team from Clinton Completes Supply Chain Logistics Certification
July 24, 2021
Members of the PL Developments Warehouse and Logistics team recently completed the SC Supply Chain Logistics Certification Course at Piedmont Technical College’s Economic Development and Continuing Education Division. The 10-week…
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‘Jim’ Lander Honored with New Scholarship at Lander University
July 24, 2021
Descendants of Rev. Samuel Lander, the founder of Lander University, have created a scholarship honoring his great-grandson, former South Carolina statesman, comptroller general and Lander University alumnus James Lander, who…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act Into Law
July 22, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification…
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“Prelude to War” Next in Series of Revolutionary War Lectures Hosted by the Laurens County Museum
July 22, 2021
“Prelude to War” The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with “Prelude to War” on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 7:00 pm, at the Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation Announces New Board Members and Officers
July 22, 2021
Columbia, SC ─ The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the…
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Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus
July 19, 2021
When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…
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The Sky’s the Limit for Certified EMTs and Paramedics Trained at PTC
July 18, 2021
Students in the Emergency Medical Technician Program at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently learned about career options available after completing their one-semester EMT Certificate. A “Muffins for Medics” information session…
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Catheterization Simulator Aiding Cardiovascular Technology Students at PTC
July 18, 2021
The students have named him “Keanu,” which seems somehow appropriate for the brand-new catherization simulator that has been used to train its first cohort this spring semester at Piedmont Technical…
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PC student’s NASA research could help our understanding of Mars
July 15, 2021
Presbyterian College student Marigordon Varner will spend the upcoming fall and spring semesters conducting NASA research that could help us further our understanding of Mars. She and physics professor Dr.…
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District 56 Preparing to Open after Year with COVID-19
July 14, 2021
Laurens County School District 56 is excited about the upcoming school year, as the first day of school is quickly approaching. In preparation for the start of school, District 56…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2021-2022 School Year
July 13, 2021
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2021, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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Finley Named Assistant Principal for Laurens Elementary School
July 13, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has announced the appointment of Johna Staggs Finley to the position of Laurens Elementary School Assistant Principal for the upcoming 2021-2022…
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REOPENING PLAN REVISED FOR L55
July 12, 2021
In a called meeting held via conference call on Monday, July 12, the Laurens County School District #55 Board of Trustees unanimously approved revisions to the district reopening plan for…
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Bass Tournament supports Lander University scholarship in memory of young angler
July 12, 2021
The Douglas Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship at Lander University has been fully endowed, thanks to proceeds from a recent bass fishing tournament held at Lake Russell and the contributions of…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN touring Blackstock Battlefield
July 12, 2021
Statewide SC7 expedition getting exclusive tour of Blackstock Battlefield Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin is leading the second annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across South Carolina in order to…
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Woody O’Cain named vice president for enrollment at Presbyterian College
July 9, 2021
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser…
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Upcoming Job Fairs Highlight Free, Short-Term Training Opportunities
July 9, 2021
It’s a job applicant’s market, as area employers report challenges filling vacancies. That makes it an ideal time to seek employment and upgrade skills. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) offers myriad…
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Local Students Make President’s List at PC
July 7, 2021
The President’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for a semester. PC is proud to recognize the following students for making…
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Local Students Make PC Dean’s List
July 7, 2021
The Dean’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average. PC is proud of the following students for…
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Lander University offers new scholarship for online M.S. in Emergency Management
July 7, 2021
First responders and public employees enrolled in Lander University’s online M.S. in Emergency Management program may qualify for a need-based scholarship up to $6,000 ($1,500 per semester). The scholarship will…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Revolutionary War Lecture Series
July 7, 2021
The Revolutionary War in Laurens County was truly the crucible that forged our nation. “Laurens County Heroes, Villains, and Heroines,” is the first in a series by battlefield preservationist and…
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‘Exotic,’ ‘Strange,’ and ‘Different’: Medieval History in the 21st Century
July 7, 2021
Teaching millennial students about life in the Middle Ages is not without its challenges, according to Lander University Professor of History Dr. Robert Figueira. “I’m really teaching about an alien…
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Joanna Woodside Elementary School Home to Little Free Library
June 30, 2021
Joanna Woodside Elementary School now has its own Little Free Library. The Little Free Library is a gift from Bailey Suarez. Suarez wanted to place the library at Joanna-Woodson in…
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Abby Pilgrim is the “heart of the Academic Success Center”
June 30, 2021
Abby Pilgrim, of Ware Shoals, initially intended to enroll at a large university away from home, especially since her parents work at Lander and live just around the corner. Her…
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Legislature Honors Lander Women’s Basketball Team
June 30, 2021
The South Carolina Legislature recently honored Lander University’s women’s basketball team for its historic 2020-2021 season. Two of the sponsors of the House resolution, John McCravy and Anne Parks, were…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Laurens County Public Library to Provide Tech Education Sessions
June 28, 2021
Need help with your laptop or mobile device? Beginning Monday, July 5th the Laurens County Public Library will begin providing 15 and 30 tech sessions to assist you. For more…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as School’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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Rising Sophomores at Clinton High participate in Summer Scholars Program
June 28, 2021
Last week, 29 rising sophomores participated in Summer Scholars at CHS as part of GEAR UP. During the week, the students worked on their college essays, dug into SAT grammar,…
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Worley Creates Endowed Scholarship for Lander Bass Fishing Team
June 28, 2021
Mike Worley, executive director of The Lander Foundation, has created an endowed scholarship for a member of Lander University’s bass fishing team. The WorleyBirdFarms Scholarship honors the farm in Ohio…
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Laurens 55 Student Nutrition Offers Free Summer Meals
June 28, 2021
Laurens 55 Student Nutrition is offering free summer meals for all children, ages 0-18 years of age, through curbside pick up this summer. Next week meal pick up will begin…
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LCSO Schedules School Supply Drive for August 6th
June 23, 2021
Summer is just starting, but August will be here before we know it. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has announced their annual School Supply Drive will be held at the…
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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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