Red Devils Pull Off a Sweep in Laurens
December 6, 2021
In the 1st stanza in the county basketball rivalry, Clinton won both boys’ and girls’ games on Laurens’ home floor on Friday night, dominating the 2nd halves of both games.…
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Kelley Steps Down at PC After a Single Season
December 6, 2021
On Saturday morning, Presbyterian College announced the resignation of Kevin Kelley as head football coach after one year. Kelley was 2-9 in his only season at the helm. He received…
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Arbor Day Celebration
December 5, 2021
As part of an Arbor Day celebration, students in Carrie Thomas’ classes planted two trees and learned some history behind the trees and Arbor Day. Thank you to Clinton’s local…
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Women in Manufacturing: PTC Graduate Excels at ZF Transmissions
December 3, 2021
Before Lynn Rogers got home from her job interview with ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, an email offering her the position already had landed in her in-box. A 2020 graduate…
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City of Clinton Receives Community Development Grant for New Fire Truck
December 3, 2021
Three municipalities in the Upper Savannah Region got good news this week when the S.C. Department of Commerce announced they have received grant awards in the Fall 2021 Community Development…
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Get in the Christmas Spirit with a Christmas Concert
December 2, 2021
First United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 2nd. Music is provided by Kingdom Come (Mark Simpson, Craig Thomson, Danny Verdin, Tom Morrison, and Andrew Verdin).…
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Woodbridge of Clinton Celebrates New Management with Ribbon Cutting
December 2, 2021
On Tuesday, November 18th, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Woodbridge of Clinton’s new management, with introductions and a Ribbon Cutting. City of Clinton Councilmember, Ronnie Roth, shared a…
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Designs by D Ribbon Cutting
December 2, 2021
On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Opening of Designs By D, located at 224 South Public Square in…
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Reindeer Run Scheduled for December 11th
December 2, 2021
The Laurens YMCA Reindeer Run 5k will be held on Saturday, December 11th. As in previous years there will also be a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The 5k will start at…
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Lander breaks ground for outdoor pool, pavilion to enhance student experience
December 1, 2021
Lander University officials broke ground Tuesday (Nov. 30) to build an outdoor, multipurpose space for students’ recreational and academic use. The new facility, which replaces the Sproles Recreation Center built…
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Federal Judge sides with AG Wilson and blocks healthcare worker vaccine mandate
December 1, 2021
On Tuesday, Federal Judge Terry A. Doughty in the U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana (Monroe) sided with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and blocked the federal government…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bill to Assist Veterans with In-State Tuition
November 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today joined S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 241,…
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District 56 Teacher Wins the Middle School Distinguished Literacy Teacher
November 30, 2021
Each year the Laurens County Literacy Association selects Elementary and Secondary Distinguished Literacy Teachers. All schools in the county select their school winners. All school winners make presentations before a…
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Finding Christmas in Laurens County – Updated
November 30, 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Laurens County is getting ready! Here’s a lineup of some of the festivities this weekend. Thursday, December 2nd Tree Lighting and…
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DHEC Issues Statement on COVID-19 Omicron Variant; Encourages South Carolinians to Complete Vaccinations and Get Boosters
November 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issues the following statement on the COVID-19 Omicron variant: DHEC is closely monitoring the emerging information on the…
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Laurens Parade Registration Deadline is Noon on Wednesday
November 30, 2021
The deadline to register your group to walk or have a float in the Laurens Christmas parade is Wednesday at noon. You can register at City Hall, the Main Street…
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Festive Window Scenes Adorn Laurens County Museum Storefront
November 30, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Square in downtown Laurens. There are lots of decorations and they include the beautiful holiday window displays at the Laurens…
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Blue Hose Win 3 Straight in New Orleans
November 29, 2021
The UNO Classic was a 3-day, men’s basketball round-robin hosted by the University of New Orleans but dominated by Presbyterian College, which won on consecutive afternoons (Wednesday-Thursday) over, in order,…
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Waldron Family Named South Carolina Tennis Family of the Year
November 29, 2021
Clinton, South Carolina is a tennis town with a long history of producing top level players in the game of tennis. This year the US Tennis Association-South Carolina recognized the…
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PC Earns $100,000 NIH Grant for Collaborative Research
November 29, 2021
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences – part of the National Institutes of Health – has awarded a $120,000 grant to Presbyterian College and the Medical University of South…
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Lander University Holds Tree Lighting Event
November 29, 2021
Story by Zack Bennett Lander University and the local Greenwood community kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the Holiday Tree on the plaza on the evening of…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Expands in Clinton
November 29, 2021
In April of 2017, Laurens County couple, Paul and Adele Alducin purchased a small nondescript liquor store in Clinton. Their desire was to create a boutique spirit shop entitled Bourbon…
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Waterloo Elementary School Launches “Change for Change” Diabetes Research Fundraiser
November 25, 2021
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. On Monday, November 29th Waterloo Elementary School will kick of a week long campaign to raise money for diabetes research. At 8:15 Monday morning…
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SCDPS Announces Increased Enforcement, Thanksgiving Safety Breaks During The Long Holiday Travel Period
November 24, 2021
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to plan ahead for safe Thanksgiving travel. Troopers and officers from the South Carolina Highway Patrol and State…
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A Special Thanksgiving Reflection
November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time when we can reflect on the many blessings which God has given us. For my family,…
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Attorney General Wilson joins coalition to support free speech of small business owners
November 23, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting free speech rights of small business owners. In Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop…
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Three South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information sessions for prospective students
November 23, 2021
The Endless Opportunities information sessions will take place December 5-7, 2021, and feature representatives from all three Governor’s Schools. The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), SC Governor’s…
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Laurens Native Pens Memoir – Book Signing Event Scheduled
November 23, 2021
Laurens native Jim Wooten has authored a memoir set in Laurens, South Carolina in 1962. In his book Wooten takes the reader on a journey that is vivid, emotional, poignant,…
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The Gift that Keeps on Giving
November 22, 2021
Give a Gift with Purpose this Christmas. Do you have someone on your shopping list that has everything? Give them a gift that will keep on giving. Hospice of Laurens…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. State Library Announce Partnership to Provide Virtual Tutoring Support to South Carolina Students
November 22, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership…
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Wine & Wishlists – Tuesday, November 23rd in Laurens
November 21, 2021
Shopping local is one of the best ways to support Laurens County businesses. On Tuesday, November 23rd businesses on the square in Laurens will be open late for “Wine & Wishlists.”…
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Clinton High Turkey Trot Draws a Crowd
November 21, 2021
With Thanksgiving less than one week away the runners showed up to burn some pre-Thanksgiving calories. A total of 45 runners and walkers, survived the XC Course, and 21 participated…
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County Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 23rd
November 21, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Joanna Boys Live Out Dream of Playing Music Together
November 21, 2021
Gary Alexander and Josh “Jiggy” Pierce grew up in Joanna dreaming of playing music in a band and on stage. As kids we all dream of hitting the big time.…
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District 55 Parent Academy on Social-Emotional Learning
November 21, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 will host a Parent Academy on Thursday, December 9th from 6-7:00 pm (virtually). Social-emotional Learning: Strengthening the Mental Health of Children and Teenagers will be…
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Clinton Season Ends in a Rout
November 21, 2021
Corey Fountain’s 3rd Clinton football team won 11 games and advanced to the 3rd round of the Class 3A playoffs, but there, in Central, the Red Devils ran into a…
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PC Women Race Past St. Thomas
November 21, 2021
While the Presbyterian football team was playing its final game against St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., the women’s basketball team was soundly defeating the Tommies at Templeton Center. Read…
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Long PC Football Season Ends in Minnesota
November 21, 2021
Kevin Kelley’s 1st season as head football coach at Presbyterian College ended with a 2-9 record, and the Blue Hose set an NCAA records for most average points (53.68) allowed…
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PTC Partners with School Districts to Strengthen Regional Career Specialist Role
November 19, 2021
This month, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the Western Piedmont Education Consortium (WPEC) began a partnership to strengthen the linkage between high school students, employers, and postsecondary pathways—ultimately to help…
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PC Launches Esports Program, Hires Renowned Pro and Brand Ambassador as First Coach
November 18, 2021
Grab your controllers and buckle up, Blue Hose. Presbyterian College is getting in the game. PC’s new esports program continues to build momentum. This week, the College announced that professional…
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Lander University, Piedmont Technical College partner to enhance transfer student experience
November 18, 2021
A team of educators from Lander University and Piedmont Technical College has been selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Transfer Student Success and Equity Intensive, sponsored…
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Pay $0 for Classes at Piedmont Tech
November 18, 2021
There are a lot of great jobs available in the region. Many of these opportunities require a college education or advanced training. For that reason, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is…
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Another Weekend is Almost Here!
November 17, 2021
What are your plans? Here is what we know is happening in Laurens County. Thursday, November 18th: Live Music with Tanner Burch at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary (7-9 pm) Friday, November…
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Laurens 55 Art Teacher and TikTok Star Revealed
November 17, 2021
Some people say TikTok what? TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express…
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Plans for “A Night to Remember” Coming Together and Ticket Sales Climb
November 17, 2021
New Year’s Eve can be “a night to remember” and the Laurens County Museum is planning one for the books. With just less than a month to reserve your seats…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank announces new Upstate Branch Executive Director
November 17, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed Brad Docheff to the organization as the new Upstate Branch Executive Director. Docheff joins the team from Fairfax, Vermont where he recently served as Town…
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More than 900,000 tree seedlings still available for SC landowners
November 17, 2021
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging landowners to place their tree seedling orders for winter planting while they are still available. ArborGen’s Taylor Nursery in Edgefield County has more…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Leads Fight Against Vaccine Mandates on Three Fronts
November 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the state of South Carolina continue the fight against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates with three lawsuits now filed in federal court. Over the past month, the governor…
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Laurens County resident leads initiative for South Carolina to host 49th annual Vietnam POW Reunion
November 16, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is proud to partner with the chair of the Vietnam POW (Prisoner of War) Reunion Foundation to host a news conference announcing…
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New Steakhouse Slated to Open in Downtown Laurens
November 16, 2021
Laurens residents with a taste for fine dining will soon see their prayers for a steakhouse answered when “The Tailored Oak” opens on the city’s historic downtown Square in spring…
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