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August 31, 2020About LaurensCountyBUZZ The LaurensCountyBUZZ has been created to bring the news of Laurens County to the residents in a timely manner and…. it’s FREE! Yep, it’s free for individuals to…
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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies Program Resumes On Campus, Online
August 31, 2020
The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Soccer
August 31, 2020
Clinton YMCA Soccer Practice begins next week! There are limited spots still available in all age divisions ( 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 year olds).
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Relocating and Expanding
August 31, 2020
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has been serving the community for 103 years. During that time, the pharmacy has been in five different locations including its current location of 216 South Broad…
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Magistrate Court to Continue at The Ridge During September
August 31, 2020
The Laurens County Magistrate Court will continue to operate from The Ridge during the month of September. The move to this temporary location in August enabled the Magistrate’s office to…
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Virtual Art Exhibit Laments, Celebrates That Nothing Lasts Forever
August 28, 2020“Everything That Was Forever,” featuring work by South Carolina artist Christopher Rico, will be on exhibition online from September 3 to November 20. The art exhibit includes Rico’s recent abstract…
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A M King wins national Design-Build awards for TrueCore Insulated Metal Panel facility in Laurens County
August 26, 2020Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been recognized with two separate national awards from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)…
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New Pharmacy Students Serve the Community
August 26, 2020
Last week, first-year pharmacy student Rachel Blocker didn’t practice using a mortar and pestle to compound medicine. She didn’t practice formulating treatment plans for patients either. Instead, orientation for Blocker…
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Lander University Student Support Services to receive federal grant
August 26, 2020
Lander University has once again received a five-year grant to fund its Student Support Services program, awarded by the United States Department of Education through the federal TRiO programs. Lander…
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Eaton launches first-of-its-kind capacitor recycling program as part of effort to drive a more circular economy
August 26, 2020
GREENWOOD, SC – Power management company Eaton announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to…
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Greek Life Director Begins Volunteer Roles, Assists Students With Virtual Recruitment
August 26, 2020
When the traditional college environment changed during the second half of last semester, Marissa Buck, PC’s Greek Life director, says staff tried to intentionally program for student connection—gathering virtually and…
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Thornwell’s Farm is Back!
August 26, 2020One of our greatest values is stewarding all that God has entrusted to us—from the Board of Trustees (BOT), our staff, the people we serve, and our treasured alumni, to…
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South Carolina applies for Lost Wages Assistance grant
August 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey announced today that the state of South Carolina submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost…
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LCSO Annual School Supply Drive – August 28th
August 25, 2020The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is holding our annual School Supply Drive on Friday, August 28th at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM. All donations will go to local…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Crime Mapping For Public Access
August 25, 2020The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office introduced their online crime map in May 2020. The crime map allows citizens to see where crime is being reported throughout Laurens County. Citizens can…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases assessment waiver survey for public input
August 25, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education released an online survey for public input on the requested assessment waiver to the United States Department of Education. As required by the Every Student…
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Tapestry Tuesday’s at Ten
August 24, 2020
Join us on Facebook Live tomorrow for Tapestry Tuesday’s at Ten. Every Tuesday at 10am we will host a Facebook Live on new arrivals, sales etc. You never know…
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SC State Fair is Giving Back – October 20-21
August 24, 2020
In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Biology And Pharmacy Professors Awarded Research Grants
August 21, 2020Two Presbyterian College faculty members have been awarded grants for their research on the undergraduate campus and at the PC School of Pharmacy. Dr. Austin Shull ’11, assistant professor of…
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Office of Regulatory Staff approves $26.1 million in infrastructure expansion
August 21, 2020As part of the broadband infrastructure component of Act 142 authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly and signed by the Governor on June 25, 2020, the South Carolina Office…
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Navigating Early Childhood Development via Virtual Learning
August 20, 2020
An essential component of our continuum of care is our unique, full-service Child Development Center (CDC), focused not only on the children who attend but also on their families. Each child’s…
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PC School Of Pharmacy Enters Agreement With Spartanburg Community College
August 19, 2020
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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Students To Begin Class On Campus, Online
August 19, 2020
PC School of Pharmacy students will be divided into Blue cohorts and Garnet cohorts when they begin classes on Monday, Aug. 24. Each week, one group will attend classes on…
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Filing for Nonpartisan Offices Closed on Monday
August 19, 2020The deadline to file for nonpartisan offices was noon on Monday. Nonpartisan positions open for this election cycle in Laurens County and those who have filed to run for them…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches “Tarp it or Ticket” Litter Campaign
August 19, 2020
In some areas of the county litter is a real problem. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is launching a “Tarp it or ticket” campaign to remind citizens that littering will…
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Lander Early Childhood Education Program Ranked Highly
August 19, 2020
Lander University’s early childhood education program has been ranked as the 17th best program of its kind in the country, according to the website Study.com. More than 40 million visitors…
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Clinton YMCA Soccer Fall Registration
August 19, 2020
Clinton YMCA Soccer Fall Registration Three Playing Divisions: Ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 (age as of 9/1/20) League games will be played Monday, Tuesday &/or Thursday @5 PM at PC…
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Clinton Family YMCA CEO Gene Simmons to Retire at End of Year
August 19, 2020
Mr. Gene Simmons, CEO of the Clinton Family YMCA, has announced plans to retire, effective December 31, 2020. He officially informed the Clinton YMCA’s Board of Directors on Thursday evening,…
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Not Just Surviving but Thriving – Tapestry Boutique in Clinton Celebrates 34 years
August 18, 2020
Laurens County residents have come to know the ladies at Tapestry over the past 34 years. almost like family. Photo: Megan Kauble Knight, Leslie Anne Cooper Jackson It was actually…
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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line
August 18, 2020
Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…
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Original Six Foundation announces new programming across the state
August 18, 2020
Partnership with Bojangles, the Carolina Panthers, and the Longleaf Fund Focuses on Early Childhood Literacy The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced it will assume leadership of the My First…
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More SC residents now have access to SC Thrive’s rent assistance program
August 18, 2020
SC Thrive offers immediate relief for South Carolina residents still struggling to pay rent during the Coronavirus pandemic. The organization is now accepting Rental Assistance Program applications from households that previously…
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Top SC business executives share secrets to successfully weathering COVID-19 in August 25 webinar
August 18, 2020
Top executives from five of the Palmetto State’s leading life sciences organizations will share how they have found opportunity by pivoting, product adjustment, service expansion and partnering to overcome the…
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Tax tips for emergency preparedness: securing your tax records
August 18, 2020
With the height of South Carolina’s hurricane season approaching, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) offers tips to help you keep your tax records safe in the event of…
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Homecoming 2020 events canceled at Presbyterian College
August 18, 2020Events and activities for Homecoming 2020 at Presbyterian College have been canceled, the Alumni Relations Office has announced. The announcement follows the postponement of fall sports at PC and other…
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CCL Industries signs agreement to acquire Graphic West
August 17, 2020
CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced today it has signed a binding agreement…
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Brawo USA installs new lathe
August 17, 2020
The double spindle CNC Fuji Lathe CSD300 came to Brawo USA to complete a line of customer dedicated machines that include two trunnion transfer machines (one Gnutti and one Riello).…
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Laurens County community efforts needed to slow spread of Covid-19
August 17, 2020The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) is working to rally citizens in our community—and the state as a whole—to help slow the spread of Covid-19. Last week, in partnership with…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, local legislative leaders announce PPE investment
August 13, 2020Governor Funds $10 Million Worth of PPE to Safely Open Schools Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by local legislative leaders and educators at Wateree Elementary School to announce the allocation…
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Lander graduate joins search for coronavirus vaccine
August 13, 2020
Dr. A. Brenda Kapingidza, a 2015 graduate of Lander University, is working as a postdoctoral associate at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI), a world leader in cutting edge vaccine…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces seventy school districts to receive $10 million in PPE for reopening
August 12, 2020Superintendent Spearman and Local Education Leaders Join School Safety Announcement Gov. Henry McMaster today announced the State of South Carolina will purchase and distribute $10 million worth of personal protective equipment…
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Lander’s College of Business announces new programs
August 12, 2020
Lander University’s College of Business will offer three new degree programs beginning in the fall. In addition to its undergraduate programs in management/marketing, accounting, financial services and healthcare management, the…
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Fall sports seasons delayed, suspended
August 12, 2020
The Big South Conference announced today that it is delaying its fall sports seasons with the intent of playing in the spring. Fall sports at PC affected by the conference’s…
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LCSO Animal Control partners with Finding Rover
August 11, 2020
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control would like to announce the use of FindingRover.com. Finding Rover is a website that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets…
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Fall semester begins on campus at Presbyterian College
August 11, 2020
Some Presbyterian College students will make face coverings to donate to organizations near the PC campus. Others will create hand sanitizer to use across campus. In the past, PC students…
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SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshops – August 27
August 10, 2020
On Wednesday, August 12, from 10 AM to 12 PM, and Thursday, August 27, from 1:30-3:30 PM, the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals…
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Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber of Commerce partner to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
August 7, 2020
New $100,000 program to offer intense mentoring to 56 small businesses, half of which are owned by minorities and women Online classes will be offered to additional businesses across South…
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Important Actions and Next Steps: Moving Forward Together
August 6, 2020
From the Office of the President To the PC Community: This week, the Board of Trustees of Presbyterian College and I have unanimously endorsed the below statement of accountability…
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Lieutenant Governor visits Jostens, applauds efforts
August 6, 2020
On Monday, August 4, Jostens Cap & Gown facility in Laurens hosted South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. Evette spent the early part of this week touring various SC companies,…
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New Student Involvement assistant directors help students stay connected
August 5, 2020
For Taylor Dement and Mitchell Plumer, their experiences and campus involvement as undergraduate students helped shape their future work in higher education and new roles at PC. They both joined…
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