Tartan Threads gets PC students looking sharp and ready for post-graduate interviews
January 18, 2022
Presbyterian College seniors have a lot on their plates during their final spring semester – the most pressing matter, of course, is preparing for life after PC. Graduate school applications…
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I Am Lander 150: From sports to music, Ethan Richardson marches to his own tune
January 17, 2022
“Dream. Believe. Achieve.” This theme for the 133rd Rose Parade might well describe the life of Ethan Richardson, a Lander University freshman whose musical talent secured a spot for him…
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Tartan Threads gets PC students looking sharp and ready for post-graduate interviews
January 17, 2022
Presbyterian College seniors have a lot on their plates during their final spring semester – the most pressing matter, of course, is preparing for life after PC. Graduate school applications…
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Weekend Storm Event Turns Laurens County into Winter Wonderland
January 17, 2022
The weather forecast for winter precipitation this past weekend delivered a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow to Laurens County. During winter, this area is prone to freezing rain…
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District 55 Announces eLearning for all Schools Tuesday January 18th
January 17, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced an eLearning Day for district schools for Tuesday, January 18, 2022. “After consulting with knowledgeable officials and anticipating unsafe road conditions…
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District 56 Announces eLearning Day for Tuesday, January 18th
January 17, 2022
Out of an abundance of caution, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18th will be an eLearning day in Laurens District 56. All assignments for students can be found in your child’s Google…
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Presbyterian Picks Up a Big South Women’s Basketball Win
January 16, 2022
Presbyterian shrugged two major rallies by Radford to defeat the Highlanders 74-63 on Saturday at Templeton Center. A balanced scoring attack kept Radford at bay. Read the game story at…
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Carolina Land Company Sells Ware Shoals, SC Land
January 15, 2022
Carolina Land Company recently represented the seller of 18.98 acres on Hwy 25 Business in Ware Shoals, SC in the sale of his family property. The buyer, a Greenville County…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 15, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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Clinton Canopy Beautification Activity Continues
January 15, 2022
From blah to beautiful. The intersection of highway 56 and 72 recently received a facelift courtesy of Clinton Canopy. The project which was planned by Clinton Canopy was funded by…
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Englehart Announces Pair of Assistant Coaches
January 15, 2022
Presbyterian College head football coach Steve Englehart has announced the addition of a pair of coaches to his staff. Jayson Martin joins the Blue Hose staff as the assistant head coach…
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SCDPS Advises Motorists to Make Preparations for Winter Weather this Weekend
January 14, 2022
The SC Department of Public Safety is advising motorists to be aware of changing road conditions as winter weather is forecast for areas of the state this weekend. The SC…
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Supreme Court rules on vaccine mandates for large businesses and healthcare workers
January 13, 2022
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued rulings on two cases dealing with vaccine requirements—one requiring businesses with 100 or more people to mandate their employees be vaccinated…
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Let’s Put South Carolina First
January 13, 2022
By John Boyanoski, Rosylin Weston and Chip Felkel The State of South Carolina has roughly $6 billion dollars in relatively unexpected money to spend in the next five years due…
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Raiders Rally in Tandem
January 12, 2022
Both Laurens High basketball teams started slowly. Now both are red-hot. The Raiders won a pair of close games versus Greenwood. Read all about it at LaurensCountySports.com by clicking HERE.
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Chamber Launches “The Brew” in Laurens County
January 12, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) is launching “The Brew” as one more initiative for small business support in Laurens County. “The Brew” first began in the City of…
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District 56 Announces eLearning for Eastside Elementary School
January 12, 2022
Another impact of Covid-19 hits Laurens County with the announcement from Laurens School District 56 that Eastside Elementary School has moved to eLearning for the remainder of the week. In…
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Wardlaw Splits in Visit to Laurens Academy.
January 12, 2022
The Laurens Academy boys’ basketball team found mixed results when Wardlaw visited. The boys won big. The girls couldn’t hold a lead. Read all about it at LaurensCountySports.com by clicking…
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Meet the New PC Football Coach
January 12, 2022
Presbyterian College has had three head football coaches in one year. Steve Englehart was recently hired to replace Kelley after one season. Englehart is on the job at PC, and…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. establishing operations in Laurens County $19.4 million investment to create new growth opportunities
January 12, 2022
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), one of the world’s largest processors and developers of specialty natural and synthetic wax additives, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s…
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District 55 Announces Six Schools Going to Remote Learning Beginning Thursday
January 12, 2022
In a letter from Superintendent, Ameca C. Thomas, Ph.D., parents of children in Laurens County School District 55 learned that six schools will go to eLearning beginning on Thursday, January 13th.…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson works to stop international scam calls
January 12, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put in place measures that will help stem the tide of foreign-based illegal robocalls that attempt to scam…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Executive Budget, ARPA Recommendations
January 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2022-2023 Executive Budget and provided his recommendations on how funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) should be invested by the General Assembly. The bold,…
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Representative Stewart Jones Announces Campaign for Re-election
January 10, 2022
On Saturday, January 8th, State Representative Stewart Jones announced his campaign for re-election of House District 14 at the Laurens County Museum in Laurens. The event was well attended by…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Giving Back to the Community
January 10, 2022
And the winner is….. Each year Sadler Hughes Apothecary let’s their customers decide which charity they will contribute to. They have local charities on a list and customers put a check…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Partner at Sumner & Todd
January 10, 2022
Upstate South Carolina attorney Steve Sumner has announced the addition of B. Scott Todd as a partner in his law practice. Moving forward, the firm will be known as Sumner…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 11
January 10, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 11. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2021 Annual Report
January 10, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2021 Annual Report at the State House today. Task Force leadership joined him…
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U-Haul Growth Index: Texas is the No. 1 Growth State with South Carolina at No. 4 for 2021
January 8, 2022
Migration to southern states continues to be magnified by the lingering pandemic, and no state netted more U-Haul® customers during the last year than Texas. The Lone Star State earned…
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Prisma Health will stop most visitation to its emergency departments because of Omicron surge
January 8, 2022
Because of the steep rise in COVID-19 throughout the state and the high infection rates, patients coming to Prisma Health emergency departments will no longer be allowed to have visitors…
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Presbyterian College President Named to Clinton Economic Development Corporation
January 8, 2022
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation has elected Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg to serve on its board of directors. “I am excited and honored for the opportunity to strengthen…
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Need a New Year’s Resolution? Commit to Learning Keyboard Shortcuts to Save Yourself 64 Hours This Year
January 7, 2022
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer I’m a CPA in public practice, surrounded by other CPAs. I’m a bona fide nerd: Exhibit A) One of my…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches Project SOS – Senior Outreach Services
January 7, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is happy to announce our newest community outreach program: Project SOS (Senior Outreach Services). Project SOS is a free program available to seniors 65 and…
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Ten at the Top Board Taps Munyan for One of Three New Officer Positions
January 5, 2022
During the final Ten at the Top (TATT) Board of Directors meeting of 2021, the board unanimously selected David Feild to serve as the Chair of the Ten at the…
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Laurens YMCA Announces Polar Plunge Fundraiser
January 5, 2022
Have you ever wanted to participate in a Polar Plunge?! Now’s your chance! Laurens YMCA has announced their first annual Polar Plunge! Funds raised will go towards the annual campaign…
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Lander School of Nursing holds pinning ceremony
January 4, 2022
Lander University nursing graduates are recognized during the William Preston Turner School of Nursing’s pinning ceremony on the evening of Dec. 14. “Presentation of the nursing school pin is a…
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PC Concludes Search for New Football Coach
January 4, 2022
Presbyterian College and the Blue Hose athletics department announce that Steve Englehart, who has been a head coach for 13 years at Florida Institute of Technology and Rose-Hulman Institute of…
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Englehart Takes Football Reins at PC
January 4, 2022
Presbyterian College has named Steve Englehart as its 17th head football coach and 3rd of the past year. Englehart, who has been a head coach at Florida Tech and Rose-Hulman…
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Top Stories of 2021 in Laurens County
January 3, 2022
2021 is now in the rear-view mirror but it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on some of the good things that happened in Laurens County last year (or at…
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Farmer named new leader at United Ministries
January 3, 2022
John Farmer is the new executive director at United Ministries of Clinton. Farmer replaces the retiring Melvin Bailey, who served as executive director for 11 years. “I’m excited to be…
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Laurens County Museum Grand Opening Reveals First Class Exhibit Space
January 2, 2022
It’s been a busy few days for the Laurens County Museum with the Gala on New Year’s Eve and then the grand opening of the exhibit space in the newly…
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Ringing in the New Year in Style
January 2, 2022
The weather on New Year’s Eve was less than desirable causing the City of Laurens Light Show to be cancelled but the rain couldn’t put a damper on the gala…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Judge blocks Head Start vaccine and mask requirement
January 2, 2022
A federal judge has again sided with Attorney General Alan Wilson and blocked the Head Start vaccine and mask mandate.. This is the fourth time courts have agreed with Attorney…
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Laurens County Museum Lecture Series on Hold
January 2, 2022
The monthly Revolutionary War Lecture Series by Durant Ashmore at the Laurens County Museum has been postponed until further notice thus cancelling the Tuesday, January 4th event. “The World Turned…
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Chamber earns accreditation from CACCE
December 30, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received the Carolina Chamber Accreditation from the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE). Amanda Munyan, LCCC President & CEO, presented…
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Lander University raises $180,000 on #GivingTuesday
December 26, 2021
November 30 marked Lander University’s third annual foray into #GivingTuesday. After raising $42,000 and $68,000 the previous two years, the University and its donors reached a record-setting mark of $180,000.…
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PC’s Ashtin Lizanich ’15 Named Director of Alumni Relations
December 26, 2021
Presbyterian College alumna Ashtin Frank Lizanich ’15 continues answering her alma mater’s call to serve. After serving just short of five years as director of college and advancement events, Lizanich…
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Brewer Wins Alston Award
December 26, 2021
After being nominated by numerous faculty members, Lander University Director of Counseling Services Justin Brewer has been named the recipient of this year’s Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. The award…
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Laurens County Museum Longtime Leader and Volunteer Passes
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is on the brink of greatness with the grand opening of the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall in the newly acquired and renovated Witherspoon Building on the…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Grand Opening of New Exhibit Hall
December 22, 2021
The Laurens County Museum is starting a new era. On Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 pm, the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall at the new Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building on…
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