Lander students express gratitude for Abney Foundation scholarship assistance
Lander University played host recently to executives of The Abney Foundation, whose financial gifts to Lander represent the university’s largest scholarship fund at nearly $2 million.
View ArticleCPST Commission hears first project recommendations
The commission charged with approving a final list and priority order of projects for a proposed capital project sales tax, commonly referred to as a penny tax, on Tuesday heard the first presentation...
View ArticleLitter pick up making positive impact on community
It has been two years since the Greenwood office of the state Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole Services reinstated a litter collection program. In those two years, the program has helped...
View ArticleMan charged with attempting to bribe witness
A Greenwood man was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he made repeated attempts to bribe a witness in a trial against his father.
View ArticlePiedmont Tech to Host Emergency Drill May 10
In a continued effort to have emergency response plans in place, Piedmont Technical College is gearing up for an event which will test the college’s ability to respond to an active shooter situation....
View ArticlePTC to Host Annual She's Somebody's Hero
Women have always been heroes. They do extraordinary things, but, so often, we think of them as ordinary. They shape the world, trying to make it kinder, softer, more compassionate and a more beautiful...
View ArticleGreenwood students among 59 others awarded SC Junior Academy of Science Awards
Columbia, SC - Forty-five students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently brought home 59 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual...
View ArticleBrady Overcomes Disability to Graduate from Lander
Last week, Tyler Brady accomplished two goals. She graduated from Lander University with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, and she walked across the stage to receive it.
View ArticleTechnology Topic of Chamber's Women's Leadership Council Program
Women in the community are invited to join in a highly interactive and educational presentation, Tues., May 10, 2016, titled, “From File Folders to the Cloud: Improving Efficiency with Technology”....
View ArticleHappy Mothers Day
GwdToday wishes a very happy Mother's Day to everyone. Mothers are so special!!!
View ArticleSagstrom wins Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Women's Health Classic
Madelene Sagstrom (Enkoping, Sweden) led by three after the first-round, seven after the second-round, nine after the third-round and closed with a 2-over 74 on Sunday to win the Self Regional...
View ArticleSagstrom wins Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Women's Health Classic
Madelene Sagstrom (Enkoping, Sweden) led by three after the first-round, seven after the second-round, nine after the third-round and closed with a 2-over 74 on Sunday to win the Self Regional...
View ArticleLander faculty member receives an award for broadening the university's reach
Dr. Leslie MacTaggart Myers, associate professor of nursing in Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing, has received The Mary Frances Poole Alston Award, which is presented to a...
View ArticleMolester sentenced to 20 years in prison
A Greenwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading Monday morning at the Greenwood County Courthouse.
View ArticleWare Shoals couple facing child abuse charges
A Ware Shoals couple has been charged after hospital staff found a child in their care to have injuries consistent with abuse.
View ArticleSixth arrest made in prostitution incident
A Greenwood man was arrested over the weekend after police say he was involved in the prostitution of a minor in exchange for money and drugs.
View Article3 plead guilty in banking scam
Three men entered guilty pleas in federal court last week for their role in a scam that reportedly cost several local banks millions of dollars.
View ArticleTen at the Top Director to Speak at Chamber Breakfast
Thursday’s Chamber Morning Blend program will feature Dean Hybl, Executive Director of Ten at the Top, a unique organization that fosters trust and collaboration through partnerships and cooperation...
View ArticleGlow Run to benefit Ware Shoals Youth Center
Over 80% of students in Ware Shoals are served by SNAP or Medicaid. Roughly 25 percent of students will either drop out or not graduate on time. Ty Grogan along with his wife, Taylor, began praying...
View ArticlePowers of Attorney Workshop May 26 in Greenwood
The South Carolina Bar Association is providing free legal workshops which offer valuable information to seniors and their caregivers, including one in Greenwood, Thursday, May 26. The workshop will...
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