Lander University

10/09/2026

🐾 PAWS AND ORDER! 🚔

The charges could have been serious: unlawful roaming, failure to obey commands and disturbing the peace. But luckily for Penny the poodle, Lander University Police Lt. Jake Lucas believed in second chances! Penny, affectionately known as “Princess Penny,” is the beloved pup and radio sidekick of WCRS Radio station manager Anne Eller. After Penny escaped while chasing deer, Lt. Lucas spotted the four-legged fugitive near a busy highway and helped bring her adventure to a safe ending.

No arrests. No charges. Just one happy reunion and a return to her regularly scheduled treats! 🐩💙

We're proud of Lt. Lucas for lending a helping paw to our Greenwood community!

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WCRS 98.5FM / 1450AM

10/08/2026

🩺 ONE WEEK AWAY!

Screen time. Sleep struggles. Picky eating. Anxiety and ADHD. Vaccines. Behavior. Developmental milestones. Puberty. Keeping our kids safe.

Parenting comes with A LOT of questions — and next week, we’re bringing some of those questions straight to the pediatricians. 💙

Join us for “The Growing Years: Exploring Pediatric Care at Self Regional Healthcare,” featuring Dr. Viarda Polanco and Dr. Ingrid Valente.

This town hall-style conversation will tackle the real issues families are navigating every day — from infancy through adolescence — with insight from the physicians who care for our community’s children.

And then we’ll open the floor for YOUR questions!

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Lander University
✨ Reception to follow

Parents, grandparents, caregivers — this is one you don’t want to miss. Bring your questions. Bring a friend. Come join the conversation! 💙

10/08/2026

Fall break has officially begun, and I’ll be entering hibernation mode. 🐻💤

Sincerely, A very tired Bearcat.

10/07/2026

I guess some things just go together… me and Lander University, for example! 💛 💙 🐾

10/07/2026

Bringing neurological care closer to home.

Dr. Ryan Hakimi of Self Regional Healthcare joined Lander students and community members for “Neurology Close to Home,” the first program of the 2026 Medically Speaking Series.

Hakimi discussed the growing need for neurological care across South Carolina, Self Regional’s efforts to expand specialized services in the Lakelands and what that growth could mean for future healthcare professionals.

Read more about the discussion and the future of neurological care in the Lakelands:

A national shortage of neurologists is putting Self Regional Healthcare at the forefront of developing a comprehensive network of neurological care.

10/07/2026

Two teams. Two ranked opponents.

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. 👀

| 📍Van Taylor Stadium

10/07/2026

From life advice to lessons in South Carolina history and government, Vincent Sheheen brought a meaningful conversation to Lander University.

The former state senator and representative and current mayor of Camden joined Dr. Matthew Malone, associate professor of political science and homeland security at Lander, to discuss public service, state government and the importance of understanding how decisions made at the state level impact our everyday lives.

Sheheen also shared a special connection to Lander through his father, Fred Sheheen, who helped lead the effort for Lander to become a public college.

Read more about his visit and the conversation here:

Vincent Sheheen Speaks at Lander About South Carolina Government

10/06/2026

A little LU, everywhere you look...🌻 📚 ⛲

10/06/2026