Football Season Ends Prematurely at Laurens District High
November 5, 2020
As it turned out, football season at Laurens District High School ended last week when Gilbert defeated the Raiders 49-21. On Wednesday, the team went on quarantine due to positive…
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Crusaders to Host Playoff Game
November 4, 2020
Laurens Academy has the only football team in the county to qualify for the playoffs. Patrick Henry and the Crusaders, both 7-3, kick off at LA’s Todd Kirk Field on…
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Clinton ‘Jack of All Trades’ Is County Player of the Week
November 4, 2020
Junior Jykorie Gary is a leader of the Clinton Red Devils. He hardly ever leaves the field, playing offense, defense and special teams. Gary led the Red Devils with 12…
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First Things First for Red Devils in Union
October 29, 2020
A road football victory at Union County on Friday night will not nail down a Class 3A playoff slot for the Clinton Red Devils, but it’s all they can do.…
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Clinton Girls Fall in Upstate Tennis Finals
October 28, 2020
Clinton High School advanced to the Upstate finals of the Class 3A girls’ tennis playoffs, but its Region 3 nemesis, Chapman, won by a score of 4-2.All three of the…
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The Man Behind the Broadcasts
October 28, 2020
In the past 31 years, Thomas Johnson has missed one Clinton High School football game. He has never visited Wilder Stadium. Johnson runs the Red Devils’ broadcasts from radio station…
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Clinton Comes Through in Woodruff Rivalry
October 24, 2020
The Clinton Red Devils kept flickering playoff hopes alive in defeating Woodruff 33-14 on Friday night at Wilder Stadium homecoming. The Red Devils fulfilled every expectation when the game was…
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Clinton Tries to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
October 22, 2020
Clinton must win its final two Region 3-3A games in order to make the football playoffs. It’s a long shot, but the Red Devils are improving. In its most recent…
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Raiders Fill in a Schedule Blank
October 21, 2020
Teams have had to play musical chairs with football scchedules this year due to COVID-19. On Oct. 30, Laurens and Clinton have had to postpone the county championship game. At…
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LA Lowry is county’s Player of the Week for the 2nd time.
October 19, 2020
Seven times the Laurens County Touchdown Club has named a Player of the Week. Thomas Lowry of Laurens Academy is the first to win it twice. The senior quarterback/defensive back…
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Raiders Dominate Aiken
October 18, 2020
Head coach Daryl Smith was pleased with the consistency and improvement Laurens showed in a 34-6 victory over Aiken. Unfortunately, while winning a non-region game, the Raiders were inexplicably eliminated…
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Just Say Something announces winners of the 4th Annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek
October 15, 2020
Just Say Something, a community-based organization, kicked off Red Ribbon Week (October 23rd-31st) with the 4th Annual Red Ribbon 5K in Sugar Creek. The Sunrise Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar…
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Spartanburg County to host NCAA National Championship events in 2024, 2025
October 15, 2020
An NCAA National Champion will be crowned in Spartanburg for the first time ever as part of three NCAA events awarded to Spartanburg County on Wednesday. As announced by the…
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Laurens-Clinton Rivalry May Not Be Renewed this Year
October 14, 2020
The restrictions of COVID-19 could prevent the Laurens at Clinton football game from being played this year. On Oct. 30, Clinton must make up a region game at Union County…
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Laurens County Sports
October 13, 2020
Round-the-clock coverage of sports in the county. Event coverage, photos and videos, schedules of Laurens, Clinton, Presbyterian College, Laurens Academy. Thrill of victory. Agony of defeat. The human drama of…
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Clinton High sporting events rescheduled
October 13, 2020
Clinton High School announced the relocation of two sports events to Wednesday, Oct. 14. A volleyball match against Chapman (JV/V), postponed last week, will begin at 5:30 at the Red…
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S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame revamps for future
October 9, 2020By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Black Belt Hall (SCBBHOF) was restructured in Sept. 2020 with new organizational elements added on the model of the S.C. Athletic Hall of…
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Sixth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship set for March 5-7, 2021
October 7, 2020
Early applications encouraged as event officials expect field to fill quickly The dates are in place for the next installment of one of the world’s leading junior golf competitions, as…
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Midlands karate instructor named to board of Black Belt Hall of Fame
October 7, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands karate instructor Rick Vitali was named to the board of directors of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) in mid-Sept. “Rick’s being…
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West Ashley High welcomes new head boys’ basketball coach Ben Kettering
September 25, 2020
West Ashley High School has named the 2019–2020 New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Coach of the Year, Ben Kettering, as its next head boys’ basketball coach. Kettering…
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City of Clinton Breaks Ground on Future Recreation Complex
September 22, 2020
You don’t have to live in Clinton, SC to know it’s a sports town. The Red Devil reputation is widely known. Tuesday, the city of Clinton took the next step…
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Waldrop Inc. announced as the Official HVAC & Plumbing Provider of the Greenville Drive
September 21, 2020
Upstate’s Premiere Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Company Will Be Featured Prominently at Fluor Field for Years to Come The Greenville Drive announced that Waldrop Inc., a mainstay of the Greenville…
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TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
September 21, 2020
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. The TD Bank Touchdowns…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with their 4th annual Sunrise Red Ribbon 5k Run
September 17, 2020It is that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with our 4th annual Sunrise Red Ribbon 5k. This Friday, September 18th…
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Richland Library’s annual Pigskin Poets moves online
September 16, 2020
Are you ready for some football? Richland Library is teaming with the Gamecocks for Pigskin Poets from 10:30 – 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19 on our Facebook Page. Marking its…
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Furman to begin construction of Davis Faxon Training Facility at REK
September 3, 2020Furman is set to begin construction this fall on the new Davis Faxon Training Facility at REK. This 100% donor-funded facility, which will be utilized by both the Paladin men’s…
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PGA of America announces new 2021 PGA Championship Director
August 31, 2020
Ryan Ogle will lead the Championship at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort The PGA of America has named Ryan Ogle as the new Championship Director for the…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Soccer
August 31, 2020
Clinton YMCA Soccer Practice begins next week! There are limited spots still available in all age divisions ( 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 year olds).
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CrossFit864
August 30, 2020
Lifeguard
August 25, 2020
Lifeguards needed at indoor swimming pool. Must be Certified. Variety of times available. Inquire at the front desk of the Clinton YMCA or call 833-1555.
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Clinton YMCA Soccer Fall Registration
August 19, 2020
Clinton YMCA Soccer Fall Registration Three Playing Divisions: Ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 (age as of 9/1/20) League games will be played Monday, Tuesday &/or Thursday @5 PM at PC…
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Homecoming 2020 events canceled at Presbyterian College
August 18, 2020Events and activities for Homecoming 2020 at Presbyterian College have been canceled, the Alumni Relations Office has announced. The announcement follows the postponement of fall sports at PC and other…
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Fall sports seasons delayed, suspended
August 15, 2020
The Big South Conference announced today that it is delaying its fall sports seasons with the intent of playing in the spring. Fall sports at PC affected by the conference’s…
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Fall sports seasons delayed, suspended
August 12, 2020
The Big South Conference announced today that it is delaying its fall sports seasons with the intent of playing in the spring. Fall sports at PC affected by the conference’s…
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PGA of America offers vendor inclusion opportunities at 2021 PGA Championship
July 14, 2020
The PGA of America is encouraging diverse and locally owned vendors to provide sourcing in support of the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort…
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Greenville Country Club announces hire of Sean McGaughey as Director of Golf
July 1, 2020
Greenville Country Club, one of the South’s most historic golf clubs, recently announced the hire of Sean McGaughey as Director of Golf. In this role, McGaughey will oversee all aspects…
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Columbia Fireflies lose 2020 baseball season
July 1, 2020
Fireflies 5th season delayed until 2021 as MLB devides to not provide players for MiLB teams Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced that there would not be a 2020 season. This…
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New girls’ basketball coach at Laurens High School impacts students on and off the court
June 26, 2020
From her office in Laurens District 55 High or the school’s basketball court, Aianna Kelly is taking the opportunity to challenge students. “One thing I always tell them,” Kelly says,…
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Myrtle Beach’s largest golf course group to allow walking throughout the year
June 23, 2020TPC Myrtle Beach, Grande Dunes, Pine Lakes Among Layouts To Implement New Policy Golfers that want a little more exercise on their next trip to Myrtle Beach will have the…
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Piney Mountain Bike Lounge
June 9, 2020
Piney Mountain Bike Lounge is a full-service bicycle shop as well as a craft beer taproom, conveniently located between the city of Greenville, South Carolina and the base of Paris…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation kicks off tournament week with $24,000 donation
June 2, 2020The Meyer Center and Cancer Society of Greenville County receive funds from Breakfast with Champions Sponsors The 2020 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation officially launches the Tournament Week…
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“Match to Triumph” campaign announced to benefit local covid-19 relief funds
May 25, 2020
In an effort to bring fans, supporters and the Upstate community together, the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club has announced the “Match to Triumph” in partnership with the United Way of…
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Mayors Tecklenburg and Haynie announce cancellation of 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run
May 20, 2020
Today, Mayors John Tecklenburg and Will Haynie released the following statement announcing that the 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run would not move forward: “Given the current circumstances related to COVID-19,…
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Spartanburg County to host 2023, 2024 NJCAA Division II softball championships
May 8, 2020
Spartanburg County will host collegiate softball teams from around the country at Tyger River Park for the NJCAA Division II Softball Championships in 2023 and 2024. The National Junior College…
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Athlete Advantage Hires New Women’s Sports Director
May 1, 2020
Claire Edwards has been hired as Athlete Advantage’s new Women’s Director of Sports.
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled
April 16, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…
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Lott named to All-County Basketball Team
April 2, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHAPIN, SC – Chapin High School point guard McKenzie Lott, youngest daughter of Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, was named to the Lexington County ALL-COUNTY…
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Fireflies launch safe at home Reading Program
March 23, 2020
Children who Complete the Program Receive a FREE Ticket to a Fireflies Game The Columbia Fireflies today launched an at home version of the Fireflies Reading Program, presented by Prisma…
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2020 Volvo Car Open will not take place as scheduled in April
March 12, 2020
The Volvo Car Open, scheduled for April 4 – 12 on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC will not be held. The change in schedule is due to the evolving global…
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