PC Football Schedule Features Unfamiliar Foes
June 18, 2021
Presbyterian College’s football schedule includes only three opponents — Davidson, Stetson and Campbell — that the Blue Hose have played more than five times in the past. Of the 11…
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Clinton Jr.Tennis Players Compete in Festival of Flowers Tournament
June 15, 2021
MC, Chandler, and Libby Dailey and Kimora Wesley competed in the Festival of Flowers tournament this weekend. MC Dailey won the girls 18U division. Libby Dailey placed 3rd in the…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
June 14, 2021
The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who died last summer…
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Big Crop of Freshmen to Join PC Football
June 13, 2021
New head football coach Kevin Kelley has added 33 recruits to the 10 announced earlier. Fourteen from South Carolina signed letters of intent. PC no longer offers football scholarships. Kelley’s staff…
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Athletes Enjoy Night of Honors at CHS
June 11, 2021
A year’s worth of sports seasons unfolded at Clinton High School on Wednesday as all the teams handed out their awards. A Clinton relay team won at the state track…
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Snelgrove Signs with Newberry
June 11, 2021
J.P. Snelgrove, Clinton High School’s record-setting striker, will play soccer next year at Newberry College. He signed with the Wolves on Thursday at CHS. Snelgrove, who plans to major in…
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World No. 1 and SC native Dustin Johnson recognized with Order of the Palmetto during the Palmetto Championship at Congaree
June 10, 2021
After finishing his first round in the PGA TOUR’s Palmetto Championship at Congaree, Governor Henry McMaster presented World No. 1 and South Carolina native Dustin Johnson with the Order of…
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Clinton YMCA Rolls Out a Summer of Sports Camps for Local Youth
June 9, 2021
Summer is just getting started but within days parents and kids will be looking for something for the kids to do. The Clinton YMCA has a line up of sports…
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Rejuvenated athletics branding revealed after college gathers input from Citadel Bulldogs fans
June 9, 2021
The Citadel’s updated athletics brand reflecting tenacity and grit to be implemented over time There should be consistency in the branding of The Citadel athletic teams. That was the one,…
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Two and Out for Blue Hose in Nashville
June 6, 2021
Presbyterian College’s first experience in the NCAA baseball playoffs was all too brief. After falling to Vanderbilt, the country’s No. 4 team, by a score of 10-0 on Friday, Indiana…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announces 2021 celebrity course rotation
June 6, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 10-13 at Thornblade Club and The Cliffs Valley. Also announced…
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The Cliffs announces expansion of racquet sports team
June 4, 2021The Cliffs welcomed three new team members to its racquet sports program. Adri Atkinson joins the team as director of racquet sports for The Mountain Region; Ralph Dunbar joins as…
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A Matchup of the Ages
June 4, 2021
Since Presbyterian College resumed varsity in 1988, three men have coached the Blue Hose. Two of them are meeting on Friday night in the Nashville (Tenn.) Regional of the NCAA…
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PGA of America continues tradition of giving back to PGA Championships host communities with charitable donations to local nonprofits
June 2, 2021
In conjunction with Kiawah Island Golf Resort, PGA of America donated to four nonprofits that serve the Lowcountry and surrounding communities in South Carolina The PGA of America continued its…
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YMCA of Greenville hires Jarrod Covington to lead its Prisma Health Family YMCA and YMCA Program Center
June 1, 2021
25-year YMCA veteran to help address growing needs of Y branch in Simpsonville community Jarrod Covington has been chosen to lead the YMCA of Greenville’s Prisma Health Family YMCA and…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Program Competes in Palmetto Championship Tournament
May 31, 2021
The Clinton Jr Tennis Program (CJTP) had a strong showing in the Palmetto Championships over the Memorial Day weekend. Ten CJTP players competed in the 65th annual tennis tournament that…
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PC Draws Vanderbilt in Baseball Regional
May 31, 2021
Tim Corbin once coached baseball at Presbyterian. Now Corbin heads the country’s fourth-ranked team, Vanderbilt. The defending College World Series champions–it wasn’t played in 2020 — face the Blue Hose…
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Blue Hose Win First Big South Baseball Title
May 30, 2021
Presbyterian College, which got into the Ingles Big South Championship as the fourth and final seed, won the conference’s baseball tournament with an 8-5 victory on Saturday over top-seeded Campbell.…
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Two from County Selected for North-South Baseball Games
May 26, 2021
Catcher Zak Rice of the Laurens Raiders and second baseman Kimon Quarles of the Clinton Red Devils have been chosen to play for the North Upstate team in the North-South…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation to host inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn on June 11th
May 26, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced its inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn presented by Furman University and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities. The event will take…
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Two Devil Netters Make All-State
May 20, 2021
Two members of Clinton High School’s Upstate champion tennis team have been named all-state in Class 2A by the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association. Senior Ike Waldron finished fourth in the…
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Raiders Roll on to Friday in 4A Baseball Playoffs
May 18, 2021
Winning for the second time in three days, Laurens defeated Lugoff-Elgin 12-4 at Ed Prescott Field. The victory means the Raiders can skip right past a Wednesday elimination game and…
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Crusaders’ Littleton to Help Fly the Fleet
May 18, 2021
Laurens Academy offensive lineman Reles Littleton has committed to play football this fall at Erskine College in Due Wests. The Flying Fleet resumed its football program this year after a…
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Sports Media/Advertising
May 17, 2021
DHK Sports is expanding from its Laurens County Sports based to a new website, Electric City Sports, in Anderson County, with plans for a third site, Furman ATT, by fall.…
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Sports Media/Advertising
May 17, 2021
DHK Sports is expanding from its Laurens County Sports based to a new website, Electric City Sports, in Anderson County, with plans for a third site, Furman ATT, by fall.…
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Myrtle Beach ranked world’s 13th best golf destination by GolfPass
May 17, 2021
The editorial team at GolfPass, a subscription-based website created by the NBC Sports Group that highlights instruction, travel content, course reviews and more, recently ranked the “Top 100 Golf Destinations…
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PC’s Campbell Voted Runner-Up for Buchanan Award
May 16, 2021
Colby Campbell, Presbyterian College’s record-setting linebacker, was the runner-up in voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, annually awarded to the best defensive player n NCAA Division I (FCS). Buchanan, who…
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Raiders Win Playoff Opener
May 16, 2021
Jackson Edwards pitched 6-2/3 strong innings and Zak Rice recorded a save as Laurens won its Class 4A baseball playoff opener on Saturday, 4-1, over Catawba Ridge of Fort Mill.…
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Clinton Boys Tennis Compete in SCHSL AAA State Championship
May 16, 2021
The Clinton High Boys Tennis team competed in the SCHSL AAA State Championship against Oceanside Collegiate in Florence on Saturday. While it wasn’t their day, the Red Devils competed at…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announces 2021 celebrity lineup
May 13, 2021
Tournament to welcome professional athletes, actors and musicians to the Upstate The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation today announced the celebrities participating in this year’s tournament taking place…
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Clinton Wins Upper State Tennis Title
May 12, 2021
The top of the lineup led Clinton High School’s boys’ tennis team to the Class 3A Upper State championship with a 4-3 victory over visiting Seneca on Tuesday. The Red…
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MUSC Health to serve as official medical services provider of the 2021 PGA Championship
May 11, 2021
South Carolina’s top-ranked hospital will supply healthcare expertise and on-site resources for the upcoming major golf Championship The PGA of America has announced MUSC Health, South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic…
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PGA of America shares official spectator guide & tips for upcoming PGA Championship
May 11, 2021
Organizers encourage all attendees to review the digital spectator guide in advance to plan ahead for the 2021 PGA Championship The official PGA Championship spectator guide has been released for…
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Clinton Boys Tennis to Play in Upper State Championship Today
May 11, 2021
If you know anything about Clinton High Tennis you know that they are no strangers to winning. The boys’ tennis team has been on fire all season and tonight at…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Members Participate in Jackson DeMere Memorial Tournament
May 10, 2021
Members of the Clinton Jr. Tennis Program participated in the Jackson DeMere Memorial Tournament this weekend with some great results and all-around good playing on the court. MC Dailey was…
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PC Football Heads in Another New Direction
May 10, 2021
When Presbyterian College fired head football coach Tommy Spangler, it surprised the community. When PC hired Kevin Kelley to succeed Spangler, it surprised the college-football world. It’s controversial. It’s bold.…
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Kelley Is Apparent Choice as PC Football Coach
May 7, 2021
On Friday at 2 p.m., Presbyterian College will apparently name a high school coach with radical views on offensive tactics as successor to Tommy Spangler, who was fired after the…
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Red Devils Advance in Tennis Playoffs
May 6, 2021
Undefeated Clinton passed its first Class 3A playoff test with a 6-1 victory over Blue Ridge. The Red Devils won everywhere except No. 5 singles. Clinton takes on the Lower Richland-Daniel…
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West Ashley High welcomes new head men’s basketball coach
May 5, 2021
West Ashley High has named Benjamin Snyder, a four-time Conference Coach of the Year, as its next head men’s basketball coach. After a successful run as the head coach at…
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Rocco Adrian remains Wando’s head football coach
May 4, 2021
Wando High School is excited to announce Rocco Adrian will remain the Warriors head football coach; he served as the program’s interim head coach this past fall. Adrian is going…
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Reedy River Run returns in September with United Community Bank as new title sponsor
May 3, 2021
The 49-year-old Greenville Track Club is proud to announce a new partnership with United Community Bank as the title sponsor for the crowd favorite “United Community Bank Reedy River Run.”…
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Raiders Lock Up Region Baseball Title
May 1, 2021
When the week began, a win in two tries against Region 2-4A rival Greenwood would clinch a playoff berth for Laurens. The Raiders won both, and as a result, will…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes inducting Mike Ayers to the Hall of Champions
April 29, 2021
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is inducting seven partners and supporters of the world’s largest international sports ministry into its Hall of Champions (HOC). Among the seven inductees is Mike Ayers,…
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Laurens Academy Eliminated from SCIS Playoffs
April 29, 2021
After a heartbreaking loss at St. John’s Academy, Laurens Academy faced an elimination game against Holly Hill Academy at home on Wednesday. The Raiders scored early and often, defeating…
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Clinton baseball headed to playoffs
April 26, 2021
It’s a good baseball season in Laurens County. Clinton has clinched a Class 3A spot and has a fighting shot at the Region 3 title. Laurens is battling for a…
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Spangler Fired as Presbyterian Football Coach
April 22, 2021
In a move greeted with shock and anger, Presbyterian College athletics director Rob Acunto fired head football coach Tommy Spangler after the Blue Hose finished the spring season with the…
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Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Golf Championship to be held at Dataw Island
April 21, 2021Dataw Island in Beaufort County will host the Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Golf Championship (CAA Championship) April 24-26, 2021. The nearly 7000-yard course is one of the Lowcountry’s pristine courses…
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Introduction to Adaptive Golf with Laurens County Special Needs Board
April 21, 2021
On April 14, 2021 Upstate-Carolina Adaptive Golf & Adaptive Golf Academy hosted an Adaptive Golf Coach training with Laurens County Disability and Special Needs Board. We had a great time…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 21, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 20, 2021
The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who died last summer…
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