News by Press releases submission

Local Church Discernment Process now available as “a faithful step forward”

By Press releases submission | Dec 27, 2022

To ensure congregations are equipped to make decisions that enable them to best live into their disciple-making mission, South Carolina Conference leaders have adopted a process through which a local church can discern whether it will continue in ministry within The United Methodist Church or separate from the denomination.

2023 CYP Relaunch Party

By Press releases submission | Dec 26, 2022

CYP Members! We are so excited to officially relaunch our CYP program in January!

City Receives Funding for Johnstone Street Sidewalks

By Press releases submission | Dec 25, 2022

The City of Newberry was recently named a recipient of an SCDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant. Mayor Foster Senn made mention of the grant during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

Lander Graduates Encouraged to “Show Up” on the Best and Worst Days

By Press releases submission | Dec 25, 2022

If there was one certainty for the graduates at Lander University’s 166th commencement ceremonies Wednesday (Dec. 14), it was that change is an inevitable part of life – and that showing up every day to face those changes is crucial.

The Greenwood Promise Hand-Picks PTC Graduate for Special Role

By Press releases submission | Dec 25, 2022

Attending Piedmont Technical College (PTC) was — quite literally — life-changing for Nicole Herbert.

Lander Board of Trustees Freezes Tuition Eight Years in a Row

By Press releases submission | Dec 24, 2022

The Lander University Board of Trustees voted for the eighth consecutive year to freeze tuition and general fees during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The vote was unanimous.

Annual Membership Meeting

By Press releases submission | Dec 21, 2022

The 2023 Annual Meeting of the Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce highlights the success of the past fiscal year and looks ahead to the next.

Christmas Holidays

By Press releases submission | Dec 20, 2022

County offices will be closed Friday thru Tuesday in observance of Christmas.

McCormick Republican Party Chairman's Open Discussion

By Press releases submission | Dec 19, 2022

Come join us!

Lander University Hosts “Medically Speaking” Presentation

By Press releases submission | Dec 17, 2022

Lander University recently hosted the third program in the Medically Speaking series, presented by the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium on December 6.

Garcia Takes Center Stage at Lander Art Gallery

By Press releases submission | Dec 16, 2022

The public is invited to see the Ashley Garcia solo exhibit “What Could Be,” on display at the Lander University Art Gallery through Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Seastrunk marks 20th year as S.C. House chaplain

By Press releases submission | Dec 15, 2022

The Rev. Charles Seastrunk Jr. '55, of Columbia, was unanimously reelected Dec. 6 as chaplain for the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Lander University, VisionGreenwood Provide Scholarship Opportunities for Greenwood County Residents

By Press releases submission | Dec 14, 2022

Lander University today announced that the University has received a grant of $25,000 from VisionGreenwood to provide scholarship opportunities that will help Greenwood County residents finish their baccalaureate education.

City of Newberry partners for Arbor Day Ceremonies

By Press releases submission | Dec 14, 2022

Mayor Foster Senn and City of Newberry staff visited Boundary Street Elementary and the Newberry Fire Department on Friday for their annual Arbor Day tree planting.

City of Newberry Celebrates Japanese Garden Renovations

By Press releases submission | Dec 14, 2022

The City of Newberry, along with the community, and members of the Wells family, celebrated the recent upgrades to Wells Japanese Garden on Friday, December 2.

Ribbon Cutting for the City of Clinton Incubator

By Press releases submission | Dec 13, 2022

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the City of Clinton Incubator on Main Street Clinton.

Lander Students Explore Latinx Culture through Art

By Press releases submission | Dec 13, 2022

Dennis Perry Jr., of Barnwell, admires artwork on display in Lander University’s Jackson Library at the Palmetto Luna’s Latino Arts Collection exhibit on Dec. 5.