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Friday | The Index Journal

Bantams open 2013 season Saturday at home

The franchise was about to embark on its inaugural season in the United Soccer League's Premier Development League, and was tasked with creating and building a soccer fanbase in Greenwood.

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Related Topix: Greenwood, SC

Friday | The Index Journal

Police search for suspects after finding flipped Mustang

A tower attempts to flip an overturned Ford Mustang back over after an crash on Grace Street near the intersection of Laurel Avenue early Wednesday morning.

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Related Topix: Greenwood, SC, Greenwood County, SC

Friday | The Index Journal

Donations to be accepted for vets musueum

Veterans Center officials look Thursday at some of the items donated for a Hall of Heroes veterans museum, which is planned to open later this year.

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Tue May 14, 2013

The Index Journal

Hernani set for national title try

Lander University women's golfer Teresa Caballer Hernani said she's ready for Thursday's first round of the NCAA Division II championship in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Related Topix: Daytona Beach, FL

Fri May 10, 2013

The Union Daily Times

Taylor-Colbert named dean of USC Union

South Carolina Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins announced Thursday that Taylor-Colbert's strong academic leadership experience in a small college setting - coupled with an enthusiasm for the USC Union campus and community - led to her appointment.

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Related Topix: Union, SC, University of South Carolina Union, Union County, SC, Shorter College, Emory University

Thu May 09, 2013

The Union Daily Times

Alice Taylor-Colbert to lead USC Union

Alice Taylor-Colbert has been named dean of the University of South Carolina Union, building on a nearly 30-year career in higher education administration that includes serving as a dean and then associate vice president for academic affairs at Lander University since 2010.

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Related Topix: Union, SC, University of South Carolina Union

GwdToday.com

Lander hosts Fuji summer science programs for students in grades five through 12

The summer enrichment program is sponsored by a grant from Fuji Photo Film in Greenwood and offers talented students a challenging educational experience with opportunities for fun and a taste of life at Lander.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Greenwood, SC

Tue May 07, 2013

GwdToday.com

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John Romaine proudly displays one of the two ribbons he won at a recent horse show sponsored by Lander University's Bearcat therapeutic riding program.

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GwdToday.com

Doug McAbee: Spreading Sculpting Fever at Lander

"I love sharing what I know about sculpture with my students because I think it's exciting, and my excitement rubs off on them at some point," the Lander University assistant professor of art said.

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Related Topix: Arts, Sculpting, Winthrop University, Charlotte, NC, Greenville (Charlotte, NC)

Mon May 06, 2013

Newberry Observer

Piedmont Technical commencement is Thursday

Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m. for industrial and engineering technology, agriculture, health science, and nursing graduates.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing, The Citadel

Fri May 03, 2013

GwdToday.com

Piedmont Technical College to hold commencement May 9

Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m. for industrial and engineering technology, agriculture, health science, and nursing graduates.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing, Greenwood, SC, The Citadel, McCormick, SC

Thu May 02, 2013

GwdToday.com

Lander University hosts annual retiree brunch

Ball used the occasion to bring them up to date on new university initiatives and plans for the future.

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Wed May 01, 2013

GwdToday.com

Thai educators complete language and cultural program at Lander

Lander University held a farewell dinner recently for a group of educators from Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon in Bangkok, Thailand, who left for home after completing a one-month American Language and Cultural Studies institute created by Lander's Office of International Programs.

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Related Topix: World News, Thailand, Charleston, SC, Greenwood, SC, McCormick, SC

Tue Apr 30, 2013

GwdToday.com

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Students in a special education class at Emerald High School in Greenwood take part in a therapeutic riding exercise on the sensory trail at Lander University's Equestrian Center.

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Related Topix: Greenwood, SC

Mon Apr 29, 2013

GwdToday.com

Lander to have public surplus sale

Lander University will have Public Sale of Surplus Property. May 14th & 15th from 9:00 am- 4:30pm at the Facilities Operations Warehouse 204 W. Henrietta Ave.

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Related Topix: Greenwood, SC

Sun Apr 28, 2013

The Union Daily Times

Lowe honored by the South Carolina History Association

In 1933, a group was founded by several people who taught, wrote about, and studied the history of South Carolina.

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Related Topix: South Carolina, University of South Carolina Union

The News-Star

Hammett and Daniel

<![CDATA[Allison Leigh Daniel of Greenwood, SC and Benjamin Fredrick Hammett of West Monroe, La. were married at an outdoor ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on April 27, 2013 at the Hill House in Abbeville, SC. The Doctor Reverend Travis Agnew of Greenwood officiated. Wedding music was presented by pianist, Anne Brewer of Greenwood and vocalists, Jamie Turnage of Durham, NC and Jodie Ouzts of Greenwood. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Grady Daniel of Greenwood. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Grady Daniel of Iva, SC and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Rawl Jr. of Lexington, SC. She is a 2009 graduate from Lander University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a 2013 graduate from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. The groom is the son of Dr. Donald Kendrick Hammett and Ms. Alice Pennington Hammett of West Monroe. He is the grandson of Mrs. Syble Hammett and the late Mr. Donald F. Hammett and the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy S. Pennington, all of West Monroe. He is a 2005 graduate from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation and a 2011 graduate from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. He is employed with Advanced Medical Physical Therapy in Florida. The Matron of Honor was Lisa Daniel Payne of Greenwood, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Catherine Heath Baschon of Columbia, SC, Karlie Sheppard Ingram of Vienna, Ga., both friends of the bride, and Sarah Hammett Cox, of West Monroe, sister of the groom. Honorary bridesmaids were Amanda Allison Housand, of Ekaterinburg, Russia and Sarah Emily Turnbull of DeLand, Fla., both friends of the bride. Flower girls were Holland Audrey Hammett and Harper Syble Hammett of West Monroe, nieces of the groom. The best man was Matthew Creighton Hammett of West Monroe, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Daniel Christopher Hammett of West Monroe, brother of the groom, Jordan Wesley Taylor of League City, Tex., Johnathan Parker Coon of Panama City, Fla. and James Kenneth Joles of Dallas, Tex., all friends of the groom. Ringer bearer was Sullivan Lawrence Epps, of Columbia, cousin of the bride. Ushers were John Elliott Epps, Thomas Rawl Epps, and Henry James Cole, all of Columbia, and cousins of the bride. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an elegant ivory Allure Couture lace gown. The romantic silhouette featured cap sleeves and a v-shaped neckline that met at the empire waistline with a delicate beaded pendant and a ruche satin band. The elegance continued to the keyhole shaped back and flared skirt with buttons all the way down the back skirt to the chapel length train. The bride wore a one tier elbow length veil that featured a scalloped edge embellished with delicate beads and crystals. She carried a spring bouquet including her grandmothers' handkerchiefs. Program and registry attendants were Brett Summer Daniel of Durham, NC and Brooke Leighann Daniel of Iva, SC., cousins of the bride. A reception hosted by the bride's parents was held under the pavilion and trees at the Hill House. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at The Village Grill in Abbeville. After a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple will reside in Florida.

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Related Topix: West Monroe, LA, Monroe, LA, Wedding, Epps, LA

Sat Apr 27, 2013

The Index Journal

Helping mold young lives

Greenwood First Steps director Michael Gaskin speaks Saturday during the First Steps Early Childhood Conference at Lander University.

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Related Topix: Erskine College

Fri Apr 26, 2013

The Index Journal

Greene returns to GCT for 'Oliver'

Former Greenwood Community Theatre executive/artistic director Myra Greene is returning to GCT in a limited capacity starting in June.

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Related Topix: Arts, Theater

Wed Apr 24, 2013

GwdToday.com

Bearcat Buddies Cheer & Dance Camp

Open to girls ages 3-12. Camp is Monday, June 10 - Thursday, June 13 from 8:00 A.M. to Noon each day at Lander University.

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