Mortgage, utility assistance available through SC Homeowner Rescue program
April 10, 2022
A new federally funded emergency assistance program managed by SC Housing will help homeowners who have struggled to remain in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The SC Homeowner Rescue…
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Garden Party brings PC students and community together
April 8, 2022
A dedicated group of Presbyterian College students and an equally dedicated group of local gardeners held a party last weekend for their Clinton neighbors. Members of English professor Dr. Justin…
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New York Times columnist Ezra Klein to discuss polarization in American politics at PC’s annual Waters Lecture
April 8, 2022
New York Times columnist, award-winning podcaster, and best-selling author Ezra Klein will address polarization in American politics at Presbyterian College’s annual Sam Waters Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19,…
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PTC Newberry Campus Director Wears Many Hats
April 8, 2022
It’s pretty difficult to summarize the many roles of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry Campus Director Beth Jaeger. In an average day, she is, of course, an administrator. But she…
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PC students serve at Area 5 Special Olympics
April 8, 2022
Friday’s Area 5 Special Olympics in Bailey Memorial Stadium was a day for Dum Vivimus Servimus. Presbyterian College student volunteers put “While We Live, We Serve” into action by hosting…
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Leaders of the Lakelands: Eric Delgado Named City Administrator in Laurens
April 7, 2022
When Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn asked two-time Lander University graduate Eric Delgado to serve as the city’s next administrator, it wasn’t Delgado’s first time in an important leadership role. Upon…
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LushAcres U-Pick Strawberry Patch Opens Saturday April 9th
April 7, 2022
LushAcres Farm in Clinton is berry excited! Their first U-Pick strawberry season will officially open on Saturday, April 9. Picking will begin at 9 am and go until finished. Prices:…
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Food Truck Monday and LCDC Meet & Greet Get Rave Reviews
April 6, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation hosted a Meet & Greet on Monday during Clinton’s second Food Truck Monday event. The meet & greet was held at the office of Berkshire…
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Craft Fair Saturday – Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton
April 6, 2022
Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton will be hosting a Spring Craft Fair this Saturday from 8:00-2:00. Many local vendors will be onsite with great finds including: handmade jewelry art,…
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Lander Panelists Discuss Link Between Hope and Healing
April 6, 2022
“As a nurse, I believe there is no way to heal without hope. The two go hand in hand.” So said Lander University School of Nursing Dean Dr. Holisa Wharton,…
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Piedmont Tech Faculty Member Receives Awards from Two EMS Organizations
April 6, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program Director Steve McDade has been singled out twice in recent weeks for recognition of his contributions to the Emergency Medical Services profession. The South…
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Cowboy Alert in Laurens
April 6, 2022
If you see some cowboys and cowgirls walking around Laurens this weekend don’t be surprised. No, it’s not Halloween. The SC State Cowboy Action Shooting Championship event is being held…
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LCDC Holds Annual Industry & Investor Appreciation Golf Tournament
April 5, 2022
Last Friday, the Laurens County Development Corporation held their annual Industry & Investor Appreciation Golf Tournament. Held at the beautiful Musgrove Mill Golf Club each year, this tournament is not…
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PC Choir to Present “Sing Ye Joyfully!” Thursday April 7
April 5, 2022
Presbyterian College Choir will be performing a concert, “Sing Ye Joyfully!”, this Thursday (April 7th). The concert will feature multiple musical genres and many instruments on stage. The event will…
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Lander Students Place Big at South Carolina Speech and Theatre College Festival
April 5, 2022
Students from Lander University joined their peers from five other South Carolina institutions for the annual South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by the Lander University…
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Clinton High and Clinton Middle Complete SC Science Olympiad Sweep
April 5, 2022
As Yoda may have said in a galaxy far, far away but more clearly and concisely articulated by the Clinton Anatomy teams’ coach, Dr. Stan Walsh, “No longer is there…
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Two Rounds of Severe Storms This Week
April 5, 2022
Possible Freeze In Colder Upstate Locations This Weekend A one-two punch of severe weather is on the way this week. Our weather remains quiet through tonight and early tomorrow, but…
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Laurens District 55 High School Robotics Team Wins “Double Gold Cling Bling”
April 4, 2022
This past weekend ROBOTZ Garage, the Laurens District 55 High School Robotics team competed in the Smoky Mountains Regional Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. After 11 qualification matches they were the #3…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours -Thursday April 7
April 4, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton has settled into their new expansive space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in the Food Lion shopping center) so it’s time for the celebratory ribbon…
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A Special Message from Rev. Myron Wilkins on His First Week as Thornwell’s Tenth President
April 4, 2022
Friends, As I begin my first full week in ministry with Thornwell, I find myself humbled to be in this position and to take a deep breath as I look…
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LCDC Relocates to New Space on the Square in Laurens
April 4, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation announced last year the planned relocation to office space in the Midtown Building above the Coffee Roost on the Square in Laurens. Given the location…
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Fireflies release 2022 opening day roster
April 4, 2022
The group is highlighted with 16 returning players and seven 2021 draftees The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2022 roster. The group that…
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City of Clinton Easter Scavenger Hunt
April 4, 2022
Easter is almost here and Clinton merchants are bringing a new “egg hunt” to the list of local events. The downtown businesses have decorated their windows with Easter bunnies. Bring…
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Lander Students Prepare for Graduation
April 4, 2022
Students at Lander University are preparing for graduation at Grad Fair, held inside the Grier Student Center on March 24. Graduating seniors were able to verify diploma information, order graduation…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Concert – April 5th
April 4, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Department of Music will present the PC Chamber Orchestra let by Director Richard Thomas on Tuesday, April 5th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30. In addition to highlighting the…
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Lander University recognized by S.C. legislators
April 1, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Thornwell Leads Child Abuse Prevention Month in Laurens County with Community Breakfast
April 1, 2022
Awareness Event Encourages Community Advocacy to Combat Child Abuse Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need across Florida,…
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EMT Training Partnership with Laurens High School Well Underway
April 1, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Instructor Steve Hudson’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at Laurens District 55 High School is well into its first semester. Announced last fall, the dual enrollment…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works announces addition of two board members
April 1, 2022
South Carolina construction nonprofit Home Works of America announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: -Rev. Jesse Black, Living Waters Christian Center -Rashaun Ford, Dominion…
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Food Truck Monday is Back – April 4th
March 31, 2022
Clinton’s first Food Truck Monday was a big hit. If you missed it you have another opportunity on Monday, April 4th. “I am excited to see food truck Monday another…
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Statewide Pickup Challenge “Grag A Bag SC” Launched in Laurens County
March 31, 2022
Despite the cold and damp weather, a large crowd gathered at the Laurens County Airport on Wednesday, March 30th for the statewide launch of the litter pick up campaign “Grab…
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Fashion Show in Clinton
March 30, 2022
Broad Street United Methodist Church will hold their annual fashion show on Saturday, April 2nd at 10:00 am. This years event is event is themed the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party”…
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Devouring History One Sense, One Story at a Time
March 30, 2022
Sometimes, if storytelling is met with a blank stare, an oft-used phrase comes to mind: “Maybe you had to be there.” Piedmont Technical College (PTC) History Instructor Jordan Poss couldn’t…
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Laurens County 4-H Annual Banquet Recognizes 4-H Winners
March 30, 2022
On March 24th, 2022, the Laurens County 4-H Program held its annual 4-H Achievement Banquet for the 2020-2021 4-H year. 4-Hers, parents, volunteers, and community supporters gathered to share a…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton is Hiring!
March 30, 2022
A staple in downtown Clinton, Main Street Bake Shoppe, is hiring! They have immediate openings for full-time and part-time bakery assistants in the Clinton Bake Shoppe location. Job duties for…
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LCDC to Hold Meet & Greet in Conjunction with Food Truck Monday
March 30, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation is hosting a Meet & Greet during Clinton’s Food Truck Monday next week, April 4th. The Meet & Greet will be held at the office…
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LCSO Animal Control Reports Shelter at Capacity
March 30, 2022
The Laurens County Animal Shelter is completely full. The LCSO Animal Control team is working hard to find homes for the many dogs we currently have in their care. We…
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Forestry Commission lifting statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
March 30, 2022
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective at 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 30. The Forestry Commission is discontinuing the alert because the dangerous…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan coalition of 44 Attorneys General urging TikTok and Snapchat to give parents more control
March 29, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general wrote TikTok and Snapchat this week to urge them to give parents the ability to monitor…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate action to end CDC’s unlawful mask mandate
March 29, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 20 other states in a multistate action against President Biden’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continued use of the unlawful mask mandate on…
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Lander University Recognized by S.C. Legislators
March 29, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Laurens Law Enforcement Agencies Revamping Crime Stoppers Program
March 29, 2022
Law enforcement officers from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Laurens Police Department, and Clinton Police Department recently joined forces to reenergize the Laurens County Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers has…
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Registration for Moving on Main Race is Open
March 28, 2022
Moving on Main is back. The race sponsored by the Laurens YMCA, Main Street Laurens and Laurens County School District 55 will be held on May 7th. Join us for…
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Creativity and Collaboration on Full Display in Clinton
March 28, 2022
Some of the best ideas come from collaboration. That’s exactly what happened recently when Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and the artists of T.A.G. collaborated to create the Uptown Window Project. Uptown…
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Jail and Bail Fundraiser for LCSO Set for May 6th
March 28, 2022
The annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is scheduled for Friday, May 6th. The event is the largest fundraiser for the sheriff’s office and…
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Forensic Nurse Examiner Task Force releases SAFE designation to support sexual assault victims
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Forensic Nurse Examiners Task Force, led by the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), joined Attorney General Alan Wilson today to release the state’s new Sexual Assault…
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Lander History Exhibit on Display in Jackson Library
March 28, 2022
A mobile history exhibit depicting Lander University through the ages is on display in the lobby of the Larry A. Jackson Library. The exhibit, previously displayed in the College of…
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PC students and Clinton Community Garden team up to sponsor April 3 ‘Garden Party’
March 28, 2022
Presbyterian College students are teaming with the Clinton Community Garden to sponsor a springtime “Garden Party” from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at 118 South Bell Street. Free food, music,…
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Clinton High Academic Team Wins State; Clinton Middle School Earns Second Place
March 28, 2022
Friday morning, March 25, 2022 the Clinton High and Clinton Middle School Academic Teams headed to Kershaw County for the Eighth South Carolina Academic Team State Championship. The contest pits…
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Four Districts Selected to Pilot Statewide Teacher-Driven Research Initiative
March 27, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has contracted with a leading educational research and analytics firm to launch a first-of-its-kind statewide “Teacher as Researcher” initiative. The $2 million investment…
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