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The 2024-25 Community Lecture Series, hosted by Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood, kicks off Tuesday, September 3, with a lecture from Dr. William Ramsey, professor of history at Lander. Titled, “Fighting Infamy: A Marine Fighter Pilot’s Epic Stand at the Battle of Wake Island,” Ramsey’s lecture draws on research from his new book, “Wake Island Wildcat,” available for pre-order now on Amazon or wherever good books are sold. The lecture will begin at 6 p.m. at the Arts Center of Greenwood, with complimentary refreshments and a cash bar opening at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.