Lander Announces Academic Achievements for First Semester of the 2021-2022 School Year
January 30, 2022
Lander University has announced the names of 630 outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of the 2021-22…
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Hear from PC’s New Football Coach
January 30, 2022
You may have to wait for football season but you don’t have to wait to learn more about PC’s new football coach. Hopes are high that Coach Englehart can turn…
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SCDSS Announces New Laurens County Director
January 29, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) would like to announce Darren Thames as the new Laurens County DSS Director. Mr. Thames, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, began…
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Fighting for the Truth: Investor Misinformation
January 29, 2022
By Stephen J. Scott, CFP® Within the past decade, the term “fake news” has entered into our lexicon. While most people associate the term with politics, the idea of misleading…
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Thornwell Teacher Publishes Article on Personalized Learning
January 29, 2022
Emily Rhodes, a 2nd year Math teacher at Thornwell Charter School recently had an article entitled, “Implementation of Personalized Learning in a New Charter School” published in the peer-reviewed journal,…
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2022-2027 South Carolina Cancer Plan: A Data-Based Plan to Lessen the Cancer Burden Across the State
January 27, 2022
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance announces the release of the 2022-2027 South Carolina Cancer Plan. The Alliance, a multi-disciplinary collaborative of 800+ members, works to bring cancer prevention practices, early…
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Laurens County School District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 26, 2022
Laurens School District 56 is hiring and there are many options! On February 5th from 10 am – 12 Noon, District 56 will hold the first ever recruitment fair. So…
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PC Band Program Sends Students to Intercollegiate Honor Band
January 26, 2022
The Presbyterian College Band Program is sending for the first time three students to participate in the Intercollegiate Honor Band in Columbia, SC, during the conference of the South Carolina…
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City of Clinton Announces New Main Street Program Manager
January 26, 2022
The City of Clinton has announced the hiring of the new Main Street Program Manager. Joe Timmons III has been hired to fill the vacant position of Main Street Program…
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Main Street Laurens to Hold Annual Meeting – Thursday February 3rd
January 25, 2022
Main Street Laurens has announced their Celebration and Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 6-8pm at the Laurens County Museum’s Magnolia Room. Those attending will enjoy light…
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Clemson program ranked #1 among national online graduate education programs
January 25, 2022
U.S. News & World Report has ranked a Clemson University College of Education program as the #1 online graduate education program in the nation in 2022. The College’s Master of…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Use Automatic License Plate Recognition Reader
January 25, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced the use of its new Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) reader. How does it work? The high-speed computer-controlled technology captures an image of each…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 25
January 25, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 25. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Former state senator to deliver annual Black History Month address
January 24, 2022
Former S.C. Senator Floyd Nicholson of Greenwood will deliver the 2022 Booker T. Ingram Jr. Convocation and Lecture as Presbyterian College kicks off its celebration of Black History Month. Nicholson,…
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Axe Craft Depot Coming to Clinton
January 23, 2022
The art of axe throwing began to gain popularity in 2006 as a backyard sport and expanded into something much bigger including competitive league play. So just what is ax…
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Public Invited to Lander Faculty Exhibit
January 23, 2022
The public is invited to visit the Lander Art Gallery, in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, to see the Faculty Exhibit. The exhibit, which includes steel sculptures, ceramic sculptures,…
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Lander University announces Fall 2021 graduates
January 23, 2022
Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 198 students during the University’s 164th commencement ceremony on December 15, 2021. Dr. Jonathan Bassett, a psychology professor and chair of Lander’s…
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Laurens County 4-H to Host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant
January 23, 2022
The Laurens County 4-H Program will host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant on Saturday, February 5th at Clinton High School. The South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant is not just…
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Second Snow in a Week Blankets Area in Light Snow
January 23, 2022
Laurens County doesn’t get snow very often. Snow twice in a week’s time is even more unusual. Friday night’s snow event was light and less damaging than the ice and…
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Here’s How to Get Your FREE At-home COVID-19 Tests
January 22, 2022
You can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually…
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Buis Honored for Staff Excellence at Piedmont Tech
January 20, 2022
Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award. “She does not work…
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Clinton Family YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
January 20, 2022
Registration has begun for Clinton YMCA youth baseball and softball. Playing ages 3-12 (age as of May 1, 2022) $50 members, $65 non members Deadline Thursday, February 3 $10 late…
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Sheriff’s Office SOS Program Valentine’s Day Project
January 20, 2022
Earlier this month the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced their new community outreach program, Senior Outreach Services (SOS). Response to the program available to seniors 65 and over who live alone…
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Governor McMaster Delivers his Fifth State of the State Address
January 19, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster delivered his fifth State of the State address to state senators and representatives at the Statehouse on Wednesday, January 19th. Here is his speech in its entirety…
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South Carolina Election Law Update
January 19, 2022
South Carolina has updated an individual’s eligibility to vote. Starting Saturday, January 15, 2022, 17-year-olds who will turn 18-years-old on or before November 8, 2022 can register to vote in…
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PTC to Launch Fire Science Certificate Program This Fall
January 19, 2022
Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges FDA to preserve state regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids
January 19, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 states and territories urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to preserve state authority to enforce their consumer protection…
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COVID-19 Testing Available at Presbyterian College – Open to the Public
January 19, 2022
COVID-19 testing is now available through DHEC (and Luxor labs) at PC’s football stadium Monday through Friday. Testing is available each day from 9am – 4pm, until March 31st but…
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Southern Company vice president Robin Boren ‘97 to give 2022 Vance Lecture
January 19, 2022
A Presbyterian College alumna will give advice on navigating business ethically at the college’s annual Vance Lecture on Business Ethics. Robin Boren ’97, the senior vice president of finance and…
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Two PTC Graduates from Laurens Receive County Academic Awards
January 19, 2022At Piedmont Technical College’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Honorees from Laurens County were: Alysa Blakley, who earned an associate…
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Corn and soybean farmers get advice to use for 2022 crops
January 19, 2022
Higher agricultural production costs are in store for the new year, but Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service specialists have a few suggestions to help relieve some of the impacts on…
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District 55 and 56 Continue eLearning for January 19th
January 18, 2022
Laurens County School Districts 55 and 56 have announced eLearning for Wednesday, January 19th. From District 55: Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced an eLearning Day for…
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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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