It’s Official – Greg Porter Joins LDHS Raiders as New Head Football Coach
January 24, 2024
Mrs. Cathy Little, Chair of the Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) School Board, announced at the January 22, 2024, School Board Meeting that the board approved the recommendation…
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Laurens District High School Hires Greg Porter as Head Football Coach
January 23, 2024
There has been talk about this for a few weeks but now it is official. The Laurens School District 55 Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Greg Porter…
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Walter Todd of Laurens Inducted into Prestigious South Carolina Golf Association Hall of Fame
January 14, 2024
The annual Golf Day meeting and awards ceremony of the South Carolina Golf Association took place at the Columbia Country Club on January 13th. This event was a blend business…
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Unleash Your Inner Athlete: Join the 14th Annual CrossFit864 1/2 Marathon or 5K Run/Walk
January 7, 2024
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace for the 14th Annual CrossFit864 1/2 Marathon or 5K Run/Walk, taking place on February 3, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m.…
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Presbyterian College Hires Matt Smith as New Head Coach Women’s Soccer Coach
December 28, 2023
Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Dee Nichols has formally introduced the second-ever head coach of the Blue Hose women’s soccer program, announcing the hire of South Carolina native Matt Smith.…
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Laurens YMCA Youth Basketball Registration Closes December 31
December 27, 2023
At the Laurens YMCA basketball is not just a game; it’s a developmental journey tailored to meet each player where they are and enhance their skills. The league welcomes young…
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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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Registration Open for Laurens YMCA Youth Basketball League: Ages 3-4 and 5-6
December 12, 2023
At the Laurens YMCA basketball is not just a game; it’s a developmental journey tailored to meet each player where they are and enhance their skills. The league welcomes young…
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Clinton Red Devil Mascot wins WSPA Mascot Challenge 2023 After Three Rounds of Public Voting
November 25, 2023
In a great display of school spirit and community support, the Clinton Red Devil mascot has triumphed in the WSPA Red Zone Mascot Challenge 2023. The journey to victory began…
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Raiders Boys Basketball Team Second Annual Tip-Off Dinner and Green Jacket Ceremony
November 23, 2023
The Raiders Boys’ Basketball Team gathered at The Ballroom Weddings and Events on Friday, November 17, 2023, for the Second Annual Tip-Off Dinner and Green Jacket Ceremony. The event is…
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Three PC Soccer Players Earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Honors
November 22, 2023
Presbyterian Blue Hose men’s soccer players sophomore defender Jamari Busby and seniors defender Ryan Galloway and midfielder Lorenzo Nagy earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors. With these three…
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Chuck Waldron, Esteemed Tennis Pro, Inducted into South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame
November 20, 2023
On the evening of November 18, 2023, tennis enthusiasts and supporters gathered at the Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina, to witness the induction of two…
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Friday Night Lights Play Off Edition – Clinton Travels to BHP
November 15, 2023
The Playoffs continue and the Clinton Red Devils are still going strong. Clinton beat Broome last week with a final score of 38-7. The Red Devils (10-2) will play Belton…
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A Weekend of Fun: Celebrating Athletics and Community at Presbyterian College
November 15, 2023
This weekend, Presbyterian College Athletics is gearing up for a grand finale to the fall season, promising a great mix of football and basketball action along with a community celebration.…
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Clinton High School Cross Country Team Finishes 6th at State Championship
November 14, 2023
The SCHSL AAA State Cross Country Meet was held on Friday, November 10th. The sixteen best AAA teams in the State ran to decide the state Championship. The Red Devils…
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Laurens County Touchdown Club Names Aumar Robinson Player of the Week
November 13, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on November 10th, the Player of the week is senior defensive end and tight end Aumar Robinson…
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Clinton High School Girls Tennis Dominates SCHSL AAA, Region IV Awards
November 13, 2023
In a triumphant display of skill and sportsmanship, the Clinton High School Girls Tennis team has left an indelible mark on the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) AAA, Region…
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Friday Night Lights – Round Two of the Playoffs
November 8, 2023
Hard to believe this week is the second week of the playoffs. Laurens High School and Laurens Academy both lost in round one of the playoffs, so the Clinton Red…
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Blue Hose Down the Commodores in Season Opener
November 8, 2023
Behind an 11-0 second half scoring run, a balanced offensive attack, and a strong defensive performance, the Presbyterian Blue Hose (1-0) defeated SEC foe the Vanderbilt Commodores (0-1), 68-62, on…
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LC Touchown Club Announces Player of the Week – Kadon Crawford
November 6, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday Night November 3rd, the Player of the week is senior Linebacker/Wide Receiver Kadon Crawford of…
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Brian Purcell Announces Retirement from Coaching After 35 Years of Service to PC
November 2, 2023
The longest-tenured head coach in the history of the Big South and the lone head coach of the Presbyterian College women’s soccer team since its inception in 1989, Brian Purcell…
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Friday Night Lights – High School Football Schedule for the Week
November 1, 2023
It’s definitely football weather. Bundle up and enjoy the games this Friday. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, November 3: Clinton (8-2) hosts Palmetto (3-7) Laurens Raiders (2-8)at Northwestern (9-1)…
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Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association and Presbyterian College Host Successful Free Tennis Camp
November 1, 2023
The Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association (CLNTA), in collaboration with Presbyterian College (PC), recently organized a free youth tennis camp that brought together tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. The…
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PC’s Johnson Named Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Rairigh Earned Big South All-Academic Team Honors
October 30, 2023
Senior William Johnson and junior Caroline Rairigh of the Presbyterian Blue Hose cross country teams earned Big South Academic honors. Johnson was named the Big South Men’s Cross Country Scholar-Athlete…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Tushawan Richardson
October 30, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 27th, the Player of the week is junior quarterback Tushawan Richardson of Clinton High School.…
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Lady Red Devils Fall to BHP in Round Three of Playoffs
October 30, 2023
The Lady Red Devils fell to Belton Honea Path (BHP) on Thursday evening after a hard fight in round three of the playoffs. # 1…
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Presbyterian College Athletic Department Salutes Military Heroes with Free Admission to PC Football Game
October 30, 2023
The Presbyterian College Athletic Department is pleased to extend an invitation to all active-duty and retired military personnel, along with their families, to attend the PC Football game on November…
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Registration and Sponsorships Now Open for 2023 Laurens YMCA Reindeer Run 5K
October 30, 2023
Lace up your running shoes and join the 24th annual Reindeer Run supporting the Youth Scholarship Program The holiday season in Laurens, South Carolina, is about to receive a healthy…
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Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team Advances to Third Round of SCHSL AAA Playoffs
October 25, 2023
In a thrilling showdown at the Clinton Middle School tennis courts, the Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team secured a resounding victory against the Seneca Bearcats. The CHS Girls Tennis…
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Friday Night Lights – High School Football Schedule for the Week
October 25, 2023
The weather looks good for game time this Friday. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, October 28: Clinton (7-2) at Emerald High (1-8) Laurens Raiders – No game Laurens Academy…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Brett Young
October 24, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 20th, the Player of the week is junior linebacker Brett Young of Clinton High School.…
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Clinton High School Cross Country Teams Triumph at Region IV AAA Championships
October 22, 2023
The Clinton High School Cross Country teams recently outshined their competition at the Region IV, AAA Championships. The Red Devil runners showcased their talent, with the Boys Cross Country team…
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Clinton High Girls Tennis Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
October 21, 2023
The Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team beat the Fountain Inn Fury 6-0 Thursday in the first round of the SCHSL playoffs. Chandler Dailey (#1 singles) won 6-0, 6-0. Libby…
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CHS Girls Tennis Sweep Union County – Head into Playoffs
October 18, 2023
Clinton High School Girls Tennis defeated Union County on Monday in a “pink out” shut out. Clinton High School 6 – Union County High School 0 In support of those…
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Friday Night Lights – High School Football Schedule for the Week
October 18, 2023
Let’s hope the rain they are calling for clears out by game time this Friday. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, October 20: Clinton (6-2) hosts Chester (8-1) Laurens (2-7)…
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Presbyterian College’s Big Blue Mania: A Slam Dunk Basketball Fan Day
October 17, 2023
The Presbyterian College Athletic Department is delighted to announce an fan fun event for basketball enthusiasts and the community at large – Big Blue Mania: Basketball Fan Day. Mark your…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Javaye Suber
October 16, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 13th, the Player of the week is junior defensive back and special teams player Javaye…
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PC Denies Dayton’s Comeback in Overtime with Mikko’s Game-Sealing Kick
October 15, 2023
At this stage of the season, true freshman Mack Mikko has connected on 10 field goals in six contests. None were larger than the rain-drenched 34-yarder that he blasted in…
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Friday Night Lights – High School Football Schedule for the Week
October 11, 2023
Let’s hope the weather clears up before kickoff this Friday. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, October 13: Clinton (5-2) at Woodruff (3-5) Laurens (1-7) hosts Wade Hampton (2-5) Laurens…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Josh Goodwin
October 9, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 6th, the Player of the week is junior wide receiver and special teams player Josh…
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Friday Night Lights – High School Football Schedule for the Week
October 3, 2023
We’ve got some great football weather forecasted so make your plans to show up and support your team. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, October 6: Clinton (4-2) – No…
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CHS Girls Tennis Participate in 37th Annual Hall of Fame Classic
October 2, 2023
The CHS Girls Tennis Team competed in the 37th annual Hall of Fame Classic in Belton, South Carolina this past weekend. The event hosts 8 elite tennis teams from around…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Kadon Crawford
October 2, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on September 29th, the Player of the week is senior outside linebacker and tight end/wide receiver and…
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CHS Girls Tennis Team Sweeps Union
September 27, 2023
The Clinton High School girls tennis team traveled to Union on Tuesday for a conference match. Clinton won at every line and is undefeated in conference play. Here are their…
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Friday Night Lights Week Seven
September 27, 2023
Last week marked week six of high school football. We’ve got some great football weather forecasted and so make your plans to show up and support your team. Here’s the…
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Clinton Red Devil Mascot Advances to Round 2 of WSPA Mascot Challenge
September 26, 2023
This year, the Red Devil Mascot has once again made it to the second round of public voting, for the WSPA Red Zone Mascot Challenge. The WSPA Red Zone Mascot…
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Presbyterian College Free Tennis Camp: Serving up Tennis Fun for All Ages
September 26, 2023
Presbyterian College Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams are thrilled to invite tennis enthusiasts of all ages to a free tennis camp at the Presbyterian College Tennis Courts. This four-day event,…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Kadon Crawford
September 25, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on September 22, the Player of the Week is senior linebacker and tight end/wide receiver Kadon Crawford…
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LCSD 55 Game Day Information
September 24, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) invites the Laurens community to witness athletic games and cheer for the Raiders. Patrons may purchase all home game tickets online at http://gofan.co/app/school/SC1287…
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Clinton’s Phoebe Carles Takes First for UNC Asheville Golf at William and Mary’s Kingsmill Intercollegiate Tournament
September 20, 2023
Carles also named Big South Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week Phoebe Carles, a Senior at UNC Ashville captured the second individual tournament title in Asheville Women’s Golf program history,…
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