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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Court agrees with AG Wilson and blocks “Tax Mandate” that didn’t allow states to cut taxes
November 16, 2021
A federal judge has agreed with Attorney General Alan Wilson and 12 other states that part of the stimulus plan that prohibits states from cutting taxes is unconstitutional. The judge…
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Attorney General Wilson urges efforts to stop robocallers from misusing legitimate phone numbers
November 16, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson today wrote the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its efforts to reduce illegal robocallers’ access to legitimate phone numbers to make unending robocalls that…
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LCSD 56 Holds Legislative Appreciation Dinner
November 16, 2021
Every parent, grandparent, teacher and principal knows it really does take a village to raise a child. This sentiment took on new meaning with the challenges schools, parents and students…
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Attorney General Wilson files lawsuit to stop vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
November 15, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a lawsuit today in federal court to block the mandate requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “The Biden Administration has struck…
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Mayor Senn Counts the Blessings of 2021
November 15, 2021
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, we look forward to celebrating the holidays. Hopefully, this year our holidays will be more like those we have celebrated…
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Sheriff Reynolds Participates in Upstate Sheriff’s Forum
November 15, 2021
On Monday, November 15th, Sheriff Don Reynolds was one of four Upstate Sheriff’s Forum. The event which was held at the Veranda in Greenville was sponsored by Fox Carolina, 106.3…
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Broad Street Antiques 2nd Annual Sip and Stroll
November 15, 2021
Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds in Clinton will hold their 2nd Annual Sip and Stroll on December 3rd from 5-8 pm. The antique store located at 204 North Broad…
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Chick Fil A November Leader Academy
November 15, 2021
The Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy continues in Laurens School District 55 and November focused on Servant Leadership: putting the needs of others first. Students listened to guest speakers John Young, General…
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District 56 School Board Gives O’Shields High Marks and a Raise
November 15, 2021
In a letter dated November 9th, Jim Barton, Chair of Laurens County School District 56 School Board had positive things to say about the performance of Superintendent David O’Shields for…
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South Pointe Stops Raiders in Playoff Clash
November 15, 2021
Laurens knew it was playing a worthy opponent in a 2nd-round Class 4A game in Rock Hill. The South Pointe Stallions were as advertised, eliminating the Raiders by a score…
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Furman Races Past PC Women
November 15, 2021
A tough early-season schedule has plagued Alaura Sharp’s Presbyterian women’s basketball program, which opened at Kentucky and took a 68-39 loss at Furman on Friday. The Blue Hose visit Western…
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Blue Hose Conquer VMI in Overtime
November 15, 2021
After giving Clemson a bit of a scare in the season opener, Presbyterian, behind Rayshon Harrison’s 32 points, defeated VMI at Templeton Center on Friday night by a score of…
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Blue Hose Decline Continues
November 15, 2021
Marist was the latest bearer of sad tidings to visit Bailey Memorial Stadium. The Red Foxes from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., handed the Blue Hose their 8th straight loss by a score…
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Dynamic clogging routine scores winning votes for new Miss Lander University
November 13, 2021
A 12-time national clogging champion who has appeared on NBC-TV’s America’s Got Talent is the new Miss Lander University. Anna Joy Hulsey, 19, of Gaffney, danced her way to the…
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I Am Lander: U.S. Army Capt. Marcus Brown takes love for Lander to Alaska post
November 13, 2021
“The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of…
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Red Devils Roll Dice and Advance
November 13, 2021
Clinton, trailing by two touchdowns in the 1st half, came off the deck to upend Lower Richland and advance to the Upstate football semifinals in Class 3A with a 48-34…
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AG Alan Wilson’s statement on Court’s stay of private employer vaccine mandate
November 13, 2021
November 12, 2021 (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked OSHA from enforcing a vaccine mandate for private employers with 100 or more employees until the Court…
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Hello Weekend!
November 10, 2021
What are your plans for the weekend? Here’s what we know is happening. Thursday, November 11th: Live Music with Tanner Burch at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary (7-9 pm) Friday, November 12th:…
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