Lander University broadens scholarship program for transfer students
November 1, 2021
Lander University has enhanced its scholarship program for transfer students. The scholarships are for students seeking to transfer from other colleges and universities, as well as students from two-year institutions…
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Lander University crowns fall 2021 Homecoming King and Queen
November 1, 2021
Senior elementary education major Chase Maxwell, of Anderson, and senior interdisciplinary studies major Raylyn Garner, of Laurens, were named Lander University’s Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, Oct. 30. The…
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Accelerate Applications are Open
November 1, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for the Accelerate program. Online applications are available at http://www.scgssm.org/virtual/accelerate. Accelerate is a virtual program designed…
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FREE clinic coming up for veterans & service members with legal needs
November 1, 2021
Veterans, members of the Reserves, and active-duty members of the military are invited to a FREE legal clinic on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 in Greenwood. This clinic is sponsored by the SC Attorney…
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AG Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop vaccine mandate for federal contract workers
November 1, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a lawsuit aimed at blocking the requirement for federal contract workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. South Carolina is joining a lawsuit…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert – Tuesday, November 9th
November 1, 2021
PC’s Chamber Orchestra will hold a Fall concert on Tuesday, November 9th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Dr. Richard Thomas…
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Clinton Charges Into Playoffs
October 31, 2021
Corey Fountain’s Clinton Red Devils put a nice cap on the regular season with a 39-17 victory over perennial rival Woodruff on the Wolverines’ home field. Clinton (9-1) hosts Palmetto…
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Stetson Hands PC Its Hats, 56-14
October 31, 2021
Since opening the season with two victories over minor opponents, the Presbyterian Blue Hose have lost six consecutive games, the latest being a 56-14 loss to Stetson in a Pioneer…
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Raiders Roll Past Greer En Route to Easley
October 31, 2021
Although Laurens won both Region 2-4A football games it played, the Raiders enter the playoffs as No. 3 seed because COVID forced cancellation of games against Greenwood and Greenville. Nonethless,…
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Choosing a Guardian for Your Minor Child
October 29, 2021
By Laird W. Green, CFP® While no one wants to think about the possibility of not being there to raise a child, naming a guardian for your child is of…
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Commitment to Commencement
October 28, 2021
Have you ever thought about what can be accomplished in two million minutes? Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has and she recently shared a…
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Hello Weekend and Halloween!
October 28, 2021
Another Fall weekend is almost here. Here’s what we know about events in Laurens County. Lush Acres Fall Festival and Corn Maze – The Fall Festival/Corn Maze will take place on…
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Fukoku America, Inc. Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 28, 2021
Fukoku America, Inc. is proud to support the Susan G Komen Foundation in the fight against breast cancer! “We all know someone who has been impacted by breast cancer,” said…
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Sawmill Tactical Training Complex Partners with National Organization to Provide LCSO with Tactical Response Gear
October 27, 2021
One of Laurens County’s best kept secrets, the Sawmill Tactical Training Facility, is stepping up to provide funding for the Laurens County Sheriff’s office to acquire customized med kits and…
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Clinton and Laurens FFA Students Install Pollinator Garden at Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center
October 27, 2021
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) from Laurens & Clinton High Schools recently installed a pollinator garden at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. A pollinator garden is a…
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PC Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds Concert Open to the Public
October 27, 2021
The Presbyterian College Music Department invites the community to the Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds concert. The concert is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great musical literature and support the…
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LCSO K9 Team to be Featured on First Responder Friday
October 26, 2021
The K9 team at the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is getting noticed. WSPA Channel 7 and Fred Cunningham traveled to Laurens County to check out our K9 team! The LCSO…
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Tyger River Correctional Institute Job Fair Announced
October 26, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hosting a job fair at the Tyger River Correctional Institute in Enoree, SC on Wednesday, November 3rd from 10 am – 1 pm.…
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Boo in the Park Location Changed Due to Weather Forecast
October 26, 2021
The weather forecast for Thursday, October 28 is calling for significant rain so those in charge of Boo in the Park have made the decision to move the event to…
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SC School Nutrition Association Names Former District 56 Director of Child Nutrition to School Nutrition Hall of Fame
October 26, 2021
South Carolina School Nutrition Association (SNA of SC) has named Tallulah Richardson, Retired Director of Child Nutrition for Laurens School District 56 to the School Nutrition Association Hall of Fame. …
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Lander announces online option to B.S. in psychology, partnership with Midlands Technical College
October 26, 2021
Lander University recently announced that the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education granted full approval for Lander to offer its existing bachelor of science in psychology in a 100 percent…
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Foothills Skills and Crafts Show is Back November 6
October 26, 2021
Supply chain experts everywhere are saying to shop early for the holidays this year. Well guess what — local art isn’t stuck offshore waiting to be unloaded. It’s here right…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop federal funding of abortions
October 26, 2021
A federal rule change allowing taxpayer dollars to be used to encourage and support abortions has prompted Attorney General Alan Wilson to join with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and…
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SC Thrive “46 Veteran Salute” call for nominations ends October 30th
October 26, 2021
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
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Clinton, Laurens High Schoolers See Possible Future in Manufacturing
October 25, 2021
Anyone who has raised a teenager knows that a back-to-school fashion priority for many is their kicks, and those who visited the Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)…
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Next in Series of History Lectures – The Little River and Spartan Regiments
October 25, 2021
“The Fightingest Regiments the War Ever Saw” The Laurens County Museum presents the fifth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series “The Little River and Spartan Regiments” by historian and battlefield…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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PC’s Inauguration of Dr. Matthew vandenBerg in Pictures
October 25, 2021
Inauguration week at Presbyterian College left no doubt that the championship spirit is alive and thriving on campus. The week was full of events and announcements that demonstrate the passion…
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Clinton High Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Take Region III Titles
October 25, 2021
On Saturday, October 23 Clinton High School Cross Country teams competed in the Region III AAA Championships. The Red Devil runners finished as winners with the Boys Cross Country team…
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PC Announces Endowed Jack and Jane Presseau Chaplain Position
October 25, 2021
During inauguration week, many announcements regarding new initiatives were made. Among them was an announcement that an anonymous gift, one of the largest in PC history, honors Jane Presseau and the…
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Lander to host Mays Panel on November 5
October 24, 2021
On Nov. 5-7, the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and Lander University is partnering with organizers to host and participate in the weekend…
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Lander’s first Music for Meals fundraiser brings ‘true joy’
October 24, 2021
Nothing could stop the music – or the enthusiasm to raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. COVID-19 restrictions may have forced the rescheduling twice of the Music…
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San Diego Disappears in the Distance
October 24, 2021
At Presbyterian College homecoming, the Blue Hose allowed a point less than the week before, but the University of San Diego still won by a score of 69-28. Davidson won,…
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Red Devils Win Big at Emerald
October 24, 2021
A week after a 1-point loss to Chapman, Clinton’s football team bused to Greenwood and overwhelmed Emerald, 47-0. The Red Devils improved to 8-1 overall and 3-1 in Region 3-3A.…
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Raiders Hold On at White Knoll
October 24, 2021
For all practical purposes, Laurens visit to play White Knoll in Lexington meant little. This week’s home game with Greer means much. The 19-14 victory did, however, lift the Raiders…
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PC Expands Campus Footprint with Purchase of Capitol Theatre in Laurens
October 23, 2021
Coming soon to the Capitol Theatre in Laurens – a groundbreaking public-private partnership that puts Presbyterian College in charge of an area icon and entertainment treasure. On the eve of…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 26th
October 23, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 26th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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PC challenged to embrace ‘Championship Spirit’ as College inaugurates Dr. Matthew vandenBerg as its 19th president
October 23, 2021
A storied history. A challenging present. An audacious plan for the future. Dr. Matthew vandenBerg vigorously embraced all three during his Oct. 22 inauguration as Presbyterian College’s 19th president. In…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of unclaimed funds
October 22, 2021
Channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up a list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money. “No tricks, just treats…
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LCSD 55 to Provide Parent Academy Sessions
October 22, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) is offering two virtual sessions in October as part of the district’s Parent Academy initiative. The district is working with Teaching Heart Institute…
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A Gala and a Week to Remember
October 21, 2021
Gala – (Noun) A special occasion of celebration. Presbyterian College has been celebrating the inauguration of a Matt vandenBerg all week with a long list of events that highlight the…
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Laurens County Farmer Wins Award at Sunbelt Ag Expo
October 21, 2021
Farming is big business in Laurens County. Farmers take great pride in the work they do and the quality of the products they produce. This year at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag…
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LDHS Tractor Driving Team Takes the Ribbon at State Fair
October 21, 2021
When you think of the South Carolina State Fair you probably think of rides, fair food and games with prizes to be won. But there are other prizes at…
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Hello Weekend – Ready for Rhythm on the Rails
October 20, 2021
The weather is great for outdoor activities and there is much to do in Laurens County this weekend! Lush Acres Fall Festival and Corn Maze – The Fall Festival/Corn Maze will…
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PC TURNING 112 MUSGROVE INTO OFF-CAMPUS, STUDENT-RUN SPACE
October 20, 2021
Presbyterian College students will take over a Clinton downtown building and turn it into a student-driven social hub. At the groundbreaking on Thursday, Oct. 21, PC president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg…
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City of Clinton – There’s an App for That!
October 20, 2021
Gone are the days of AAA Triptik Planners. Now there are online map apps and more. Distrx is an app that was created for Main Street communities to help promote…
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Get Your Rhythm on this Weekend at Rhythm on the Rails
October 20, 2021
Two days of fun, food, vendors and musical entertainment are what you will find this weekend when you come out to Rhythm on the Rails in Clinton. There will be…
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Mapping Out the Fun at Rhythm on the Rails
October 20, 2021
The long wait for Rhythm on the Rails is almost over. Judging from the line up of vendors and other events, the wait will have been worth it. “We are…
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Applications for LCSO Christmas for Kids Program Available Oct. 25th
October 20, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is already receiving calls about their Christmas for Kids program. Applications to participate in the program will be available in the front lobby of the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition urging SCOTUS to uphold First Amendment rights of public employees
October 20, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 24-state coalition urging the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to uphold the constitutional rights of public employees. The attorneys general…
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