District 56 lead nurse recognized by Palmetto Gold nursing program
June 16, 2022
District 56 Lead Nurse Shalina Mode earned statewide recognition for excellence in the nursing profession. Shalina Mode, RN received the Palmetto Gold Award, placing her among 100 nurses across the…
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Local Primary Results – Incumbents Prevail
June 15, 2022
The increase in election signs over the last two weeks were an indication that primary elections were coming up. Traditionally primary voter turnout is lower than that of a general…
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Five PTC Scholars Win Spots on 2022 All-State Academic Team
June 15, 2022
Five scholars from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently were named to the 2022 Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Team at a ceremony in Columbia. The PTC honorees are: Associate in…
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Application Deadline for County Wide Freedom Parade Entries is June 25
June 15, 2022
This year Laurens County will celebrate the Fourth of July with a county wide Freedom Fest Parade. The parade will be held on July 3rd in Downtown Laurens and the…
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PC Offers $60 Million in Scholarships to Palmetto Girls State Participants
June 15, 2022
Presbyterian College’s kilt-clad president made a stunning and generous offer Tuesday to each of the 600 Palmetto Girls State delegates. Come to PC and receive a $ 25,000-a-year scholarship.President Dr.…
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Pet Safety Tips as Summer Heat Intensifies
June 15, 2022
The summer swelter is on and with that comes risks for people and pets. Pet owners are encouraged to remember to take special care of their pets during these very…
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Clemson University awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
June 15, 2022
Clemson University is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the…
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The City of Laurens Breaks Ground on New Splash Pad
June 15, 2022
The splash pad was one of the projects included in the penny sales tax referendum and is part of an effort to improve park facilities across the county. The City…
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PC’s Fifth Annual Giving Day Nets $316,323
June 14, 2022
Presbyterian College’s fifth annual Giving Day proves that the past continues to inspire the present and future.The 24-hour fundraising campaign on May 26 commemorated the day in May 1874 when…
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“Celebrating Our Voices and Our Votes” Luncheon
June 13, 2022
The idea came from a conversation about Women’s History Month and how to encourage conversation and cooperation between all communities in Laurens County. The result was the Laurens County Women’s…
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A “Perfect’’ Visit from National Accreditor Puts PC’s Education Department in Elite Territory
June 13, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Education Department is in elite company after getting a perfect visit from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation this spring.The department met all seven of the…
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Wrestling Coming to Clinton High School
June 13, 2022
Clinton High School recently announced they are adding wrestling to the array of sports offered to students. With the new sport comes a new coach. Andy Wright comes to CHS…
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LPD K9 Unit Receives Recertification
June 13, 2022
The Laurens Police Department announced Monday some great news out of their #K9Unit. The announcement was that all of their K9s and their handlers recently received their recertifications through the…
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Dr. Zach Rubin named Lander University’s 2022 Young Faculty Scholar
June 13, 2022
A Lander University faculty member who studies “intentional communities,” also known as communes, is the recipient of the 2022 Young Faculty Scholar Award. Dr. Zach Rubin, an assistant professor of…
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Laurens Master Gardener Course Scheduled to Start August 16
June 13, 2022
The Clemson University Extension Service will be offering a Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course this Fall in Laurens County. The Program will be held once each week on Tuesday evenings…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 14
June 13, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 14th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session June 22
June 13, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Main Street Clinton, invites you to join us for next week’s meeting of The Brew. The meeting will take place on…
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Ribbon Cutting for A2 Exterminators
June 13, 2022
Wednesday, June 8th, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration in the City of Laurens for A2 Exterminators. Chamber President/CEO, Amanda Munyan, and City…
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Lander nursing major brings heart health message to Miss South Carolina pageant
June 13, 2022
Anna Joy Hulsey will be bringing a bit of disco and funk to the 2022 Miss South Carolina Pageant with her clogging routine to the music, “Boogie Shoes,” by KC…
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District 55 Announces Principal Moves for 2022-23 School Year
June 13, 2022
Following a called meeting of the Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees on Monday, Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas announced the relocation of some school principals for the upcoming 2022-2023…
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PC and Piedmont Technical College address state teacher shortage with new dual enrollment partnership
June 10, 2022
Presbyterian College and Piedmont Technical College are partnering to address a statewide teacher shortage by helping eligible dual enrollment students transfer seamlessly to PC to earn a bachelor’s degree in…
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Piedmont Tech Student Welders Shine at Competition
June 9, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student welders quietly sparked notice last month at the 38th Annual SC Technical College Welding Skills Competition held at Tri-County Technical College. Ryan Long placed second…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud
June 8, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…
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Last Day for In-person Early Voting is Friday, June 10
June 8, 2022
The last day for in-person early voting in South Carolina is Friday, June 10 at 5 pm. Prior to voting sample ballots can be viewed at SCVotes.gov. The address is 105…
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Laurens County Animal Control Neuter/Spay Clinic
June 8, 2022
HEART of LCAC is partnering with Clinton Animal Hospital to neuter/spay 28 dogs from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter this Friday, June 10th. This will help us with immediate…
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Laurens County Hospital Hiring Event
June 7, 2022
Laurens County Hospital is hiring! On Wednesday, June 22 Laurens County Hospital will hold an in-person hiring event from 9 am – 3 pm. Come to the event and meet…
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Personable PTC Alumnus Relishes Collaborative Work of ‘Selling Greenwood’
June 7, 2022
Billy Ray Morgan is a high-touch kind of guy. On any given day, he has hummingbirds eating right out of his hand. And humans like him, too. That’s because the…
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Lander University Announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List
June 7, 2022
Lander University announces the names of undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2021-22 academic year. To qualify…
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CHS Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship Winner Announced
June 7, 2022
CHS Graduate Kaylee Cannon was chosen by a scholarship committee for the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. Mrs. Graddick was the nurse at Clinton High School and passed away in the…
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Police Chief Latimore Nominated by President to be U. S. Marshal
June 6, 2022
The White House announced Monday that President Biden has nominated Laurens Police Chief Chrissie Latimore to serve as the District of South Carolina’s next U. S. Marshal. The official announcement…
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June 16 Career Fair Exclusively for Employment at PTC
June 6, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is seeking professional faculty and staff for a variety of positions across seven campuses. Accordingly, college officials are prepared to interview employment prospects at its upcoming…
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Thornwell Achieves National Accreditation
June 6, 2022
Thornwell honored for its Care, Family, and Academic Service Programs Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, has achieved…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S.C. Religious Freedom Act
June 6, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today were joined by faith leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3105, the South…
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Lander University announces President’s List for Spring 2022
June 6, 2022
Lander University is proud to recognize students named to the President’s List for their outstanding academic achievements during the Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student…
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Chamber Celebrates Fountain Inn Nonprofit “Let’s Saddle Up” with Ribbon Cutting
June 6, 2022
A new member, celebratory Ribbon Cutting was hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 26, to celebrate Let’s Saddle Up, located in Fountain Inn. This amazing,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pledges to join FCC and other states in combating robocalls
June 6, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 40 other attorneys general in applauding the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work to combat robocalls, and in committing to make a good-faith effort to…
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Lander University announces Spring 2022 graduates
June 6, 2022
Lander University conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon 421 students during the 165th commencement ceremony on May 4. Hollywood actor Andy Buckley, known for his role in the hit television…
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‘Championship Spirit’ lifts PC over $8 million goal for athletic facilities
June 6, 2022
This spring, Presbyterian College crossed the finish line in record fashion after raising more than $8 million for athletic facilities in just five months. The $8 million Championship Spirit initiative…
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Lander University Presents Moore Award to Dr. Osvaldo Parrilla
June 6, 2022
A first-generation college graduate who “continues to love what I do” has been named the recipient of Lander University’s Moore Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching. Dr. Osvaldo Parrilla,…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
June 6, 2022
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent spring commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Colton Post was the honoree for Laurens County.
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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Five New Members
June 6, 2022
The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame will induct five members into its fourth class on Tuesday, August 30. The induction ceremony will be held in The Magnolia Room at…
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Clemson Brooks Center Announces First Ever Summer Music Series
May 31, 2022
The Brooks Center invites the Clemson campus and community to kick back and enjoy live entertainment throughout June and July with its first ever Summer Music Series. For a $5…
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lectures June 7 and 11
May 31, 2022
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, with “The Battle of Cowpens” lecture, and a special lecture on Saturday, June 11, about the…
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LCSD 56 School Board Votes to Approve First Reading of 23-24 Modified School Calendar
May 31, 2022
Last week the Laurens County School District 56 Board met and on the agenda was the first reading the 2023-2024 school calendar. The following day, Superintendent Dr. O’Shields sent a…
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PTC Spring Graduation Speaker Discusses Dual Enrollment Experience
May 31, 2022
Sibling motivation, a can-do attitude, the occasional pep talk – and Dual Enrollment at Piedmont Technical College – combined to give Ashley Smith a money-saving head start on her future.…
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Lander Group Visits Pisgah National Forest
May 31, 2022
Lander University students in Dr. Ryan Floyd’s “History of U.S. Wildlife Conservation” class recently took a field trip to Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard, N.C. The class explores past efforts…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges caution during baby formula shortage
May 31, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson encourages families to remain alert for scams and illegal practices related to the baby formula shortage. “As a parent, I understand the importance and…
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New Wake Law in Effect for Lake Greenwood
May 30, 2022
Greenwood County urges boaters to “Own Your Wake” As summertime approaches and Lake Greenwood is seeing the expected increase in boaters, swimmers and recreational users, Greenwood County wants to ensure…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Loop Trail Set for June 3
May 30, 2022
The community is invited to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Loop Trail, the official beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) in Laurens County, this Friday,…
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Laurens County Council Budget Workshop Meeting
May 30, 2022
Laurens County Council will hold their second budget workshop on Tuesday, May 31st at 5:30. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the Public Square in Laurens. Below…
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