Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds Expands Hours Open to Public
March 9, 2022
Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds is increasing their hours of operation. With More inventory coming in they want to provide increase shopping hours for the public. The antique store…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Boutique Bottle Shop Reopens in New Location
March 9, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton has reopened in their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in the Food Lion shopping center) as of March 9th. More than just…
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LC Public Library to Host Tech Edu Device Drop-in
March 9, 2022
Tech problems? The Clinton branch of the Laurens County Public Library System will hold a Tech Edu Device Drop-in on Thursday, March 10 from 2:30-4:30 pm. The program is free…
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City Leaders of the Lakelands: Lander Alumnus Blake Stone Called to Serve His Hometown
March 9, 2022
While he realizes that infrastructure upgrades aren’t the most eye-catching headlines for a local community, Lander alumnus Blake Stone, city manager of Abbeville, South Carolina, insists they’re some of the…
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PTC Graduate Enjoying His Career at Self Regional Healthcare
March 9, 2022
Twadarius Jones listened to his heart when he chose cardiovascular technology (CVT) as a major at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). But he listened to his head when he considered the…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech Facilitate Transfer Process for Human Services Graduates
March 8, 2022
As part of a recent series of groundbreaking compacts, officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University have signed an agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for PTC…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Advances Appeal of Preliminary Injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Act
March 8, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has moved to have the entire Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals review a federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal…
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Food Truck Monday in Clinton a Big Success
March 7, 2022
Clinton’s new Main Street Clinton Manager recently announced the launch of Food Truck Monday. Judging from the crowds that came out on Monday, March 7th, it was a big hit…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – March 8th
March 7, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 8th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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LCSD 55 Celebrates National School Breakfast Week
March 7, 2022
To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during…
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Raiders win big over Red Devils in Invitational
March 7, 2022
Laurens Raiders, Taylor Hardin’s strong performance, going 4-4 with 2 runs batted in, allowed the Laurens Raiders to prevail over the Clinton Red Devils 10-2 Saturday afternoon at Clinton softball’s…
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Lander’s Robertson Talks About ‘What It Takes to Win’
March 7, 2022
DeCole Robertson, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Lander University’s women’s basketball team, knows something about success, having played a major role in leading the team to two recent Peach…
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Alerting South Carolina to the Dangers Of ESGs
March 7, 2022
“Anti-American social credit scoring system” threatens Palmetto State citizens, small businesses …” If you haven’t heard much about ESGs, you will soon. The Mom and Pop Alliance of South Carolina…
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Lush Acres Announces Strawberry Festival
March 7, 2022
Strawberry Festival 2022 Another “new” item and event is coming to Lush Acres Farm in Clinton. On Saturday, April 30th Lush Acres will host their first strawberry festival. Its an…
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Lander University’s 150th Anniversary begins with March 15 celebration
March 4, 2022
GREENWOOD, S.C. — It’s time to celebrate! Lander University will kick off its official 150th anniversary year celebrations with an evening of fun and festive activities beginning at 6 p.m.…
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City of Clinton Hires New City Manager
March 4, 2022
The City of Clinton, SC City Council has voted to hire Tom Brooks of Saluda County as the next City Manager of the City of Clinton. His first day on…
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Public Invited to Provide Input on Instructional Materials
March 3, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) invites the public to virtually review Physical Education 9-12 and Advanced Placement Macroeconomics textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use…
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Memorial Service Scheduled for Legendary Presbyterian College Professor
March 2, 2022
As Covid declines, the family of Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College will celebrate his life at a memorial service to be…
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LCSD 56 Announces Change in Covid-19 Protocols
March 2, 2022
On Tuesday, March 1st, Laurens County School District 56 announced changes to the Covid-19 protocols. The changes include: Students and staff are no longer expected to wear masks on school…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Relocating and Reopening March 9th
March 2, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8 as they relocate to their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in…
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Lander University’s 150th Anniversary begins with March 15 celebration
March 2, 2022
It’s time to celebrate! Lander University will kick off its official 150th anniversary year celebrations with an evening of fun and festive activities beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line – Pork Now Available
March 2, 2022
Lush Acres Market in Clinton recently they were upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh produce and other products. The expansion also includes their…
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Upper Savannah Regional Job Fair Planned for March 17 in Greenwood
March 2, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and SC Works/Upper Savannah are hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Medford Family Event Center…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins nationwide investigation into TikTok
March 2, 2022
Attorneys General concerned for safety and well-being of children Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children…
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All-County Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year Announced
March 2, 2022
The All-County Basketball Roster is out and it’s impressive. Diamonte Grant, Laurens Academy’s high-scoring forward, and Tinique Austin, a force inside for Clinton High, are the basketball Players of the…
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City of Clinton Plans Meeting to Hear from Public on Recreation Project
March 1, 2022
The City of Clinton will hold a Public Recreation Meeting to hear from residents on the new Recreation Project. If you would like to participate and provide your thoughts you…
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Enrollment Up 9% Due to No-Cost Option at PTC
March 1, 2022
Last fall, news about Piedmont Technical College’s “No-Cost Option” triggered a massive wave of enrollees. As of February, enrollment at PTC has increased 9% overall compared to last spring. “We…
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Laurens YMCA – Building More than Muscle
February 28, 2022
Most people think of work outs and sports when they think about the local YMCA. That’s a great place to go for exercise but the Lakelands YMCA is providing much…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson: Drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson commit to $26 billion opioid agreement
February 28, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced last week the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and…
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Food Truck Monday Coming to Clinton
February 28, 2022
The City of Clinton announced a new initiative coming to downtown. Food Truck Monday will launch on Monday, March 7th. The food truck will be located in the West Main…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech Facilitate Transfer Process for Early Education Graduates
February 28, 2022
Most teachers consider their work a calling. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University recently made a commitment to ease the budding educator’s journey by streamlining the transfer process for…
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UofSC Announces iCarolina Learning Lab at UofSC Union
February 28, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced that the Palmetto College iCarolina Community Learning Lab at UofSC Union will be open to the public on Friday, February 25. The computer lab,…
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Three Clinton boys make all-region
February 28, 2022
Clinton High School boys basketball was hot this season, very hot. The Red Devils, with much the same personnel, improved by 11 games over the team’s 1-7 record in 2020-21:…
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Lander Group Has Donation Drive for Pathway House
February 28, 2022
Lander University’s Active Minds student organization recently collected clothes and toiletries for Greenwood Pathway House for homeless people. “I once was homeless myself, so I felt like it was a…
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Blue Hose knock back a couple Manhattans
February 28, 2022
The Blue Hose played the Jaspers of Manhattan College, in a double header on Saturday. PC came out on top winning both games. For the full story and all the…
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Does Medicare cover Home Health Care? The answer is “it depends.”
February 28, 2022
By Molly Thomas, FPQP® The answer to this question is truly “it depends.” Medicare draws a line in the important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care…
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Laurens County Resident Appointed to South Carolina Veterans’ Trust Fund Board
February 27, 2022
A Laurens County resident has been appointed to serve as a board member of the South Carolina Veterans’ Trust Fund. The Veterans’ Trust Fund of South Carolina was established to…
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PC Students Hold Unity March
February 26, 2022
Approximately 240 Presbyterian College students, faculty, and staff marched across campus Thursday in solidarity with women and people of color.Multicultural Student Union organizers said they organized the Unity March to…
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School Bus Drivers – A Vital Link in Public Education
February 25, 2022
According to a report from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Servcies, school buses are the safest vehicles on the road. A major component of that safety…
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State leaders gather to announce the S.C. Conservation Enhancement Act
February 23, 2022By W. Thomas Smith Jr. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, several state lawmakers, and the chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission announced “the filing of two bills that will provide critical…
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Laurens Native, Seth Strickland Named to Anderson University Staff
February 23, 2022
Laurens native Seth Strickland has been named to the football coaching staff being assembled by head coach Bobby Lamb at Anderson University, which will not start its football program program…
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Piedmont Tech Recognizes Academic Honor Students for 2021 Fall Semester
February 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2021 fall semester have earned inclusion on the PRESIDENT’S LIST. To be named to the list, students must…
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Prisma Health team members to help build eight SC homes across six counties for largest-ever Habitat for Humanity event
February 22, 2022
Prisma Health will partner with Habitat for Humanity on Thursday, Feb. 24, for the largest single-day multi-site project in Habitat for Humanity South Carolina’s history. The inaugural Prisma Health Partnership…
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State leaders gather to announce the S.C. Conservation Enhancement Act
February 22, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, several state lawmakers, and the chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission announced “the filing of two bills that will provide critical…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names Eden Hendrick as next SCDJJ executive director
February 22, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Hendrick was named acting director in September of 2021 following the…
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Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing SC Life Sciences Week to celebrate state’s fastest-growing industry
February 22, 2022
In recognition of the importance of the life sciences industry in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster has issued a proclamation recognizing February 21-25, 2022 as South Carolina Life Sciences Week…
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Statement from LCSD 55 Superintendent
February 22, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has issued a public statement today, February 22, 2022, as follows: “On February 22, a relative of a student…
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$1.6 Million Grant to Expand Career Outreach to High School Students
February 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has received a $1.6 million grant from the SC Department of Education to serve objectives of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) legislation, which…
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Alumnus establishes wrestling scholarship in honor of his father, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ‘56
February 22, 2022
As a Presbyterian minister, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ’56 undoubtedly wrestled with the foes of goodness and decency. As a Presbyterian College student, however, he grappled for the…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for Lake Greenwood Cleanup
February 21, 2022
The 14th annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) is excited to partner with Keep Greenwood County Beautiful (KGCB)…
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