South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13
January 11, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of…
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DHEC encourages South Carolina hospitals to begin vaccinating admitted patients age 65 and older
January 8, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina Hospitals should begin to vaccinate their admitted patients, who are aged 65 years and older,…
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Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital Reaches Capacity – SC National Guard Called In
January 6, 2021
COVID-19 is still here, and the impact is being felt in Laurens County. In a recorded video posted to Facebook on Wednesday evening, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn, delivered the message…
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Lander’s Dean of Nursing Leads by Example in COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
January 6, 2021
Nursing students and faculty from Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing are among the first people in South Carolina to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech. Dr.…
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All Phase 1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments
January 6, 2021Nearly 70,000 Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Scheduled to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Click here to download this infographic COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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Laurens School District 56 to Start Rapid COVID Testing
January 6, 2021
District 56 will begin administering rapid COVID testing on Thursday, January 7th. The school district will utilize a drive thru testing site at MS Bailey. Testing is available for District…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health releases COVID-19 Health Disparities Report
December 16, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Black and Latino people have been disproportionately affected. Now, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan nonprofit working to collectively inform…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Relocating this Weekend
December 9, 2020
The long-awaited relocation of Sadler Hughes Apothecary to their new location at 102 Jacobs Highway will take place this weekend. The pharmacy will be closed this Saturday for the move…
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South Carolina sees increased COVID-19 testing in advance of Thanksgiving; Masks and social distancing remain key in stopping disease spread
November 24, 2020
As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain…
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Laurens County Emergency Management Director Among Those Recognized as Upstate Unsung Heroes by Ten at the Top in Virtual Event
November 19, 2020
On Wednesday, November 18th, Ten at the Top hosted the Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes Virtual Event in place of their annual Celebrating Successes Luncheon. This event focused on honoring the…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Prepares for Relocation to Expansive New Building
November 16, 2020
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has been serving the community for 103 years but in just a few weeks they will be doing so from a new location. In their history of…
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Laurens County Nominees for Unsung Hero Announced by Ten at The Top
November 6, 2020
In advance of their upcoming Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes virtual event, Ten at the Top [TATT] announced they have received over 130 nominations for unsung heroes from across the ten-county…
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Flu Season and Vaccinations – What You Need to Know
November 4, 2020
COVID-19 has been around since March and now we are entering Fall and “flu season.” It’s strongly recommended that everyone over the age of six months of age or with…
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Community Spotlight – Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County
October 28, 2020
In this Community Spotlight we hear from Gretchen Smith, Director of the Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County. The Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic is a 501c3 non-profit…
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South Carolina firefighters deliver 200 opioid antidotes in effort to prevent overdoses and save lives
October 27, 2020
Firefighters administering opioid overdose antidotes are having a significant impact in the battle against opioid overdose deaths in South Carolina, reaching a milestone number of 200 naloxone administrations for suspected…
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PC’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program to Begin in January
October 24, 2020
Dr. Nathan Herz, the director of occupational therapy at Presbyterian College, loves sharing stories from his 30-plus year career in occupational therapy. “There was a lady who had a stroke…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24th
October 21, 2020
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24th and is meant to provide an opportunity for individuals to safely dispose of outdated or unused drugs. The effort…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Selects New Admissions Director
October 20, 2020
Leigh Lanford returned to Presbyterian College to serve as the admissions director at the PC School of Pharmacy. Lanford graduated from PC in 1998. “I look forward to working with…
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The Blood Connection will be in Clinton on October 23rd
October 19, 2020
The Blood Connection will be hosting another blood drive in the W. Main parking lot on October 23rd from 10:30 am – 2 pm. Please sign up by scanning the…
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Laurens County Registration & Elections Teams up with Nonpartisan Nonprofit to Invest in Safe Elections During Covid-19
October 19, 2020
Project will support Poll Worker Training and Recruitment, PPE for Poll Workers, Absentee Voting, both in person and by mail. Director Lynne West of the Board of Voter Registration and…
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Ridge Media, LLC Lends Hand to Historic Free Medical Clinic in Laurens County
October 19, 2020
Ridge Media, LLC lends a hand to a historic non-profit free medical clinic. The Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County serves the “working poor” in Laurens County, says…
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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19
October 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…
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Presbyterian College’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program granted Candidacy Status
September 24, 2020
The Accreditation Commission of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) recently granted the Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctorate program “Candidacy Status.” In reviewing the program’s plans for opening and resources available for…
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PA Studies Professor Shares Passion for Emergency Medicine
September 16, 2020
Amanda Stevenson-Cali serves the local healthcare community in more ways than one. She’s the academic director and instructor in the Physician’s Assistant Studies Program and works as a physician assistant…
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Food Services Specialist I (Tray Line) Re-post
September 15, 2020
DDSN-Whitten Regional Center 08/25/20 09/25/20 FTE – Full-Time Food Services $15,080.00 – $28,264.00 Annually Laurens County, SC 102722 To Apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/ddsn/jobs/2785294/food-services-specialist-i-tray-line-re-post?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Building/Grounds Specialist I -Repost
September 15, 2020
DDSN-Whitten Regional Center 09/10/20 09/23/20 FTE – Full-Time Maintenance / Grounds & Landscaping $15,080.00 – $28,264.00 Annually Laurens County, SC 104686 To Apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/ddsn/jobs/2840010/building-grounds-specialist-i-repost?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Building/Grounds Specialist I (Housekeeping)
September 15, 2020
DDSN-Whitten Regional Center 08/31/20 09/30/20 FTE – Full-Time Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance $15,080.00 – $28,264.00 Annually Laurens County, SC 104597 To Apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/ddsn/jobs/2837141/building-grounds-specialist-i-housekeeping?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Thorne Celebrates 6 Years in Laurens
September 2, 2020
In 2014, family owned and operated Thorne Ambulance Service (TAS) opened their Laurens office and began providing full-time service to the citizens and visitors of Laurens County. Ryan Thorne, founder…
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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies program resumes on campus, online
August 31, 2020The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
August 29, 2020
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of higher Must possess a High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred) Prefer one (1) year of experience as…
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Unit Operator
August 29, 2020
Minimum Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of higher Must possess a High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred) Must pass DOT physical Must…
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Thorne Ambulance Service
August 29, 2020
Thorne Ambulance Service is a family owned and operated medical transportation service in Laurens County. We provide emergency and non-emergency transportation on a twenty-four (24) hour a day basis. To…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary
August 29, 2020
Sadler Hughes Apothecary is a locally-owned business that has proudly been a part of the Clinton community for over 100 years. We provide medication therapy management, vaccinations, and medical equipment…
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New Pharmacy Students Serve the Community
August 26, 2020
Last week, first-year pharmacy student Rachel Blocker didn’t practice using a mortar and pestle to compound medicine. She didn’t practice formulating treatment plans for patients either. Instead, orientation for Blocker…
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Brushing basics for our Clinton Dental Care kiddos…
August 21, 2020
By Dr. Kristin Derrick Clinton Dental Care It’s never too early to start focusing on the importance of brushing your teeth for kids. The fact is that tooth decay…
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Clinton Dental Care
August 19, 2020
Clinton Dental Care is a full-service comprehensive health dental office. Services provided include hygiene, restorative, crown and bridge, esthetics, and sleep medicine, and more. We have been serving Laurens County…
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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line
August 18, 2020
Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…
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Top SC business executives share secrets to successfully weathering COVID-19 in August 25 webinar
August 18, 2020
Top executives from five of the Palmetto State’s leading life sciences organizations will share how they have found opportunity by pivoting, product adjustment, service expansion and partnering to overcome the…
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Laurens County community efforts needed to slow spread of Covid-19
August 17, 2020The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) is working to rally citizens in our community—and the state as a whole—to help slow the spread of Covid-19. Last week, in partnership with…
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Lander graduate joins search for coronavirus vaccine
August 13, 2020
Dr. A. Brenda Kapingidza, a 2015 graduate of Lander University, is working as a postdoctoral associate at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI), a world leader in cutting edge vaccine…
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Lander alumnus examines critical role of EMS in nation’s lifeline
July 22, 2020
An article in the July issue of the “Domestic Preparedness Journal,” written by Lander alumnus Ron Cain, addresses the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the nation’s Healthcare and…
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1,291 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina
June 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,291 new confirmed cases and 12 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional confirmed deaths. There are currently 832 hospital…
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DHEC increases testing goals each month through end of the year
June 23, 2020
As positive cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are on the rise in South Carolina, the state is increasing its goal of testing approximately 110,000 residents per month to 165,000…
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