Unveiling the Primal Arsenal: The Primitive Weaponry of the Revolutionary War
February 6, 2024
The Revolutionary War stands out as a pivotal moment that shaped the destiny of a fledgling nation. When one thinks of this era, images of muskets, bayonets, and cannons often…
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Clinton High School Winter Guard Shines in Debut Performance at Carolina Winter Ensembles Association
February 5, 2024
The Clinton High School Winter Guard took the stage at the Carolina Winter Ensembles Association qualifier event recently held at Dorman High School, marking their first appearance in four years.…
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State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver Shares Budget Priorities for 2024
February 5, 2024
Last Tuesday, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented the South Carolina Department of Education’s comprehensive budget priorities during a House Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. Tuesday’s budget hearing is…
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Laurens County First Steps Board of Directors Meeting Set for February 12, 2024
February 5, 2024
The Laurens County First Steps Board of Directors will meet on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Laurens County First Steps office (1029 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360). The…
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PC’s JEDI Division Adds New Hires for Jacobs Scholars Program and Accessible Education Series
February 3, 2024
Presbyterian College has hired two new staff members working in the college’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion division. Hope Coudayre, a social worker and certified life coach, is the new…
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“Law Talk” Sessions: Empowering Laurens County with Legal Insights
February 3, 2024
The Laurens County Public Library System, in partnership with the South Carolina Bar, presents a series of free “Law Talk” sessions. Covering crucial topics like first-time homebuyer financing, starting a…
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Crafting Love: Valentine’s Activities for All Ages at the Clinton Library
February 3, 2024
Give your loved ones more than a Valentine this holiday by crafting a special something at the Clinton Library. Little ones, ages 0-5, will decorate paper hearts at 5pm on…
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Clinton High School Senior Anna Litzenberger: Embarking on a Naval Academy Journey
January 31, 2024
Clinton High School senior, Anna Litzenberger, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone in her academic journey—receiving an appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA). Anna’s accomplishment is not only…
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Career Opportunities Await in Laurens County School District 56
January 31, 2024
Laurens County School District 56 our vibrant district is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence. With six schools under our wing, we…
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Lander University Film Festival to Begin with Short Film Competition
January 31, 2024
Lander University has announced the timeline for the Short Film Competition, part of the 14th Annual Lander University Film Festival. This competition provides today’s filmmakers an opportunity to push their…
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Empower a Child’s Voice: Free Online Training for Volunteer Guardians ad Litem in Laurens County
January 30, 2024
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian…
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February Yard and Garden Tips
January 30, 2024
by Clemson Extension Laurens Office February is here and there is plenty to keep you busy in your yard and garden. Things to do: Flowers • Bulbs – it’s time…
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Nicholson Tells PTC Graduates to be Patient, Tenacious, and Compassionate
January 29, 2024
Approximately 200 students received degrees during two fall commencement ceremonies in December 2023 at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). PTC Alumna Mamie Nicholson, president of the Self Family Foundation, delivered the…
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Laurens County 4-H Stars Shine Bright: Head to South Carolina Contest
January 29, 2024
Two Laurens County 4-H members will represent the Upstate Region at the SC 4-H Presentation Contest. Hailey Karns will give her presentation titled, “Canine Good Citizen”, describing how to train…
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Revolutionary War Lectures, Exhibit Openings, and Native American Artifacts to be Highlighted at Laurens County Museum Events
January 29, 2024
Upcoming events at the Laurens County Museum will span the range of centuries and topics with special days, lectures, and exhibit openings in February and March. Sunday, February 4, at…
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Six South Carolina Schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 26, 2024
Six schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…
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Gov. McMaster, SCDHHS Announce Number of School-based Mental Health Counselors Doubles in South Carolina
January 26, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) today announced significant progress in the number of school-based mental health counselors available to serve South…
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Microbiology Students Unveil Fresh Bearcat Brew Recipe at Local Brewery
January 23, 2024
In the fall of 2023, Lander University’s microbiology students set out to enhance the recipe of Bearcat Brew, a blonde ale that is locally brewed in Uptown Greenwood. The upperclassmen…
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Six Laurens County Nursing Graduates Receive Pins
January 23, 2024
Six recent Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates from Laurens County were recognized in the Fall 2023 Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Dec. 6, 2023. Joy Butler…
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The South Carolina School Boards Association Celebrates Mr. Anthony Carpenter
January 23, 2024
Mr. Anthony Carpenter, a board member for Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55), has been recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for twenty-five years of school…
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Lander’s Laura Martin to Discuss Relationship of Reading Literature and Compassion
January 22, 2024
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the fourth installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series on Tuesday, February 6, at the…
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Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn a secondary diploma and an additional $500 for training
January 22, 2024
Partnering with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, this newly enhanced program rewards high school completion through the SCDE’s Office of Adult Education as well as short-term occupational training…
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Laurens County School District 55 Students Show Outstanding Skills in Writing and Public Speaking to Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2024
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) students participated in the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Essay Writing and Public Speaking Competition sponsored by the Sanders Alumni Association and the…
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Laurens Electric Offers Students Free Trips and Scholarship Opportunities
January 19, 2024
Deadline to apply is February 2 Laurens Electric Cooperative is offering four local students an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. or Columbia, S.C., this summer. The annual Washington Youth Tour…
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Presbyterian College Honors MLK Day with Community Service
January 17, 2024
Presbyterian College celebrated the legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by serving the Laurens County community and taking inspiration from a message of hope. More…
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South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program Now Accepting Applications
January 16, 2024
In an effort to enhance educational opportunities for South Carolina residents, the Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program, also known as the “Education Scholarship Account” (ESA), has officially opened its application…
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Snowflakes Indoors: A Frosty STEM Adventure at Your Local Library!
January 16, 2024
Winter enthusiasts are in for a chilly treat as the Clinton Library gears up for a unique event on January 23 at 4 pm. If you’re yearning for snow but…
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Laurens County School District 55 Provides Grief Counseling at Laurens Middle School after Sudden Loss of Beloved Teacher and Colleague
January 16, 2024
Students and faculty members at Laurens Middle School (LMS) are grieving the loss of Mr. Thomas Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson passed away on January 11, 2024. Stevenson served as the In-School…
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CHE Grant Establishes Center of Excellence at Lander University
January 16, 2024
An award from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has established Lander University’s College of Education Center of Excellence for the Advancement of Reading and Literacy Instruction. The three-year…
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LC Museum Lecture – Viciousness in the Revolutionary War
January 14, 2024
Historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore will hold nothing back in the telling of what actually happened in the battles and skirmishes of the Revolutionary War on Tuesday, January 16,…
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LC Museum Lecture – From Enslavement to Loyalist – the Journey of Lucy Banbury
January 14, 2024
The Revolutionary War takes on a whole new dimension when the story of Lucy Banbury is told. The Laurens County Museum’s Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues on Tuesday, January 30,…
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Lander University Announces Plans for 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
January 14, 2024
Lander University’s 2024 Homecoming Week and Alumni Reunion Weekend, scheduled Feb. 5 – 10, will send students, alumni and friends traveling back in time with the theme, “Celebrating the Spirit…
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Sewing Skills Highlighted at the Clinton Library in Series of Six Meetings
January 11, 2024
The first class of Clinton Library’s Visible Mending program will be presented on January 16 at 11 am. Needle craft enthusiast Johanna Poortman will teach basic mending skills in this…
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SCDE seeks summer food program partners
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…
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From PC TO DC: Maggie Carson ’14 Completes NOAA Policy Fellowship at the White House
January 9, 2024
DURING HER YEAR IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL, CARSON HAS CONTRIBUTED TO STRATEGIC OCEAN POLICIES AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE GUIDANCE – BUT THIS ISN’T THE PATH SHE ALWAYS SAW FOR HERSELF. BY…
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PTC Horticulture Program Awarded $8,000 Hardscaping Grant
January 3, 2024
The Horticulture Technology Program at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently was selected by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Foundation for a “Tools for Schools” grant of nearly $8,000 to…
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Storytime is Back at the Laurens County Public Libraries
January 2, 2024
The Laurens County Public Libraries are bringing back the much enjoyed Storytimes for children aged 0 to 5! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 10, at 10 am, as the…
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Unconditional Warfare in the American Revolution
January 2, 2024
The Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues! Dr. Erick Nason, retired Army Special Forces Noncommissioned Officer, and military historian, will speak at the Laurens County Museum on Tuesday, January 9, at…
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Crafting in Clinton: Monthly Crafting Club at the Clinton Library
January 2, 2024
Calling all craft enthusiasts! The Clinton Library announces the return of its monthly crafting club on January 9th at 11 am. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this…
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Unconditional Warfare in the American Revolution – A Lecture at the Laurens County Museum
December 26, 2023
Dr. Erick Nason, retired Army Special Forces Noncommissioned Officer, and military historian, will speak at the Laurens County Museum on Tuesday, January 9, at 7:00 pm. His lecture for the…
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Clinton High School Celebrates December Graduates and Signing Ceremony
December 20, 2023
On Tuesday, Clinton High School marked a milestone by hosting a small and intimate ceremony to honor the seven seniors who successfully completed their academic journey in December. This inaugural…
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Laurens County School District 55 Wins District Administration National Awards of Distinction Program
December 19, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is honored to announce that the District Administration (DA) National Awards of Distinction Program declared it as a 2024 Districts of Distinction Award…
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Lander University Announces 2023 Alumni Award Recipients
December 19, 2023
The Lander University Alumni Association has selected two recipients for alumni awards for 2023. Lisa Britt, Class of 1990, will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award; and Revis “Rev” Butler, Class…
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Dr. David O’Shields assumes Chairmanship of the State Board of Education
December 18, 2023
At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…
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Full Time Substitute Teacher Needed – Laurens County School District 55
December 18, 2023
An ESS substitute teacher assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular teacher. This person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures…
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Dr. David O’Shields Assumes Chairmanship of the State Board of Education
December 18, 2023
At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…
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Fist Bump Friday: A Positive Morning Boost Courtesy of Laurens County Sheriff’s Office
December 18, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office held another successful Fist Bump Friday on December 15, marking the third installment of this heartwarming community initiative. Sheriff Don Reynolds expressed his gratitude to…
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Empower Her: Vision Board Party at The Vestibule
December 18, 2023
Women are invited to join an exclusive event at The Vestibule Coffee and Tea in Clinton on December 21st from 4 to 6 pm. “Empower Her: Vision Board Party” promises…
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South Carolina Department of Education Awards Laurens County School District 55 with Innovation Grant
December 18, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) announced at the November 27, 2023, LCSD 55 School Board Meeting that the district was awarded an Innovation Grant for $74,000, by the…
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Lander Scientist Calls on Graduates to ‘Keep Learning, Improving as a Society’
December 18, 2023
A scientist who struggled to write papers in college told graduates at Lander University’s 168th Commencement on Wednesday (Dec. 13) not be discouraged by obstacles or failure because “the first…
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