Liberty Fellowship accepting nominations for the Class of 2023
March 10, 2021Liberty Fellowship is accepting online nominations through July 1 for its 16th Class of Fellows. “We look forward to receiving nominations from across the state and announcing the new class…
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Cheeks Has It All at Newberry Academy
March 10, 2021Kailey Cheeks is the SCHSSR volleyball Player of the Year in SCISA Class A for the second year in a row. Her sports teams both won state championships this school…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of over 600,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website
March 9, 2021State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that more than 600,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program, including over 3,500 $50 rebate checks that were issued…
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Sip & Stroll is back – April 22-24th
March 8, 2021Stroll from business to business in historic downtown Laurens, SC as you enjoy wine from three local wineries. With the Historic Square as the backdrop, Main Street Laurens’ annual…
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Annette L. Breaux Speaks to LCSD 55 Induction Teachers
March 8, 2021Annette Breaux is one of the most entertaining and informative speakers in education today. Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) was the recipient of a Rural Recruitment Grant that…
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LCSD 55 Prepares for Staff COVID Vaccinations
March 8, 2021Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) has scheduled two (2) vaccination clinics for staff who want the COVID-19 vaccine. As vaccination Phase 1B, which includes educators, begins on Monday,…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 9th
March 8, 2021The Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 9th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting…
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Gardner-Webb Resists PC Upset Bid in Overtime
March 8, 2021Presbyterian College opened its COVID-delayed football season for old times’ sake. The Blue Hose no longer play in the Big South, having dropped scholarships in the sport and moved to…
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Lander University’s nursing students are part of vaccination effort at Self Regional Medical Center
March 7, 2021They hear the heartfelt stories of older adults who haven’t seen family in months. They listen to grandparents who talk about their grandchildren and the hugs they’ve missed. And they…
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Lady Red Devils Secure Fifth Straight Win
March 6, 2021The Lady Red Devils notched their 5th straight win with a 1-0 victory with 2:30 left on clock in the 2nd over time period. Friday night’s game was a hard…
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Red Devils Survive Test Against Cambridge Academy
March 5, 2021Only a couple years removed from the SCISA State Championships, Cambridge Academy came to Clinton ready to give the Lady Devils their toughest test in this early season. Clinton scored…
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Sweep in Rock Hill Makes PC Women Upwardly Mobile
March 4, 2021Presbyterian College’s women’s basketball team took full advantage of the regular season’s end, and back-to-back road victories over Winthrop enabled the Blue Hose to secure the fifth seed for the…
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Lander Bass Fishing Team Making Waves
March 3, 2021Lander University Bass Fishing Team partners Kaleb Brown, of Northfield, Mass., and Caleb Sheldon, of Lexington, finished third among 150 teams taking part in a Major League Fishing (MLF) tournament…
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Lander Day of Giving a Success
March 3, 2021Lander University’s recent Day of Giving, held in conjunction with its 149th birthday, was a big success. From noon Feb. 11 to noon Feb. 12, the university raised more than…
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Countdown to QT in Clinton – Community and Culture Make for a Winning Combination
March 3, 2021The excitement surrounding the opening of the new QuikTrip Remote Travel Center just off Interstate 26 at Exit 54 is growing. And for good reason. Anyone who has stopped at…
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ASCE Infrastructure Report Card – SC grade
March 3, 2021The American Society of Civil Engineers is responsible for the development of the Infrastructure Report Card, a rating of the nation’s infrastructure, which includes sixteen categories ranging from Bridges and…
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Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
March 3, 2021Established in November 2019 as the “pop up shop” this antique store full of hidden treasures is officially Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds. Owner Stewart Owens and store managers…
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CHS Girls Soccer Team Defeats Newberry
March 3, 2021The Clinton High School girls varsity soccer team had another impressive outing on Tuesday night with a 7-0 victory over Newberry in a time shortened match. The Lady Devils attack…
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Presbyterian College Amends Admission Rules for Sports
March 2, 2021With the opening home football games less than two weeks away, Presbyterian College has issued revisions in the fan attendance rules for outdoor sporting events on campus. In addition to…
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PIEDMONT TECH ADDS CONTACT TRACING TO QUICKSKILLS COURSE OPTIONS
March 2, 2021Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has added one of the latest tools to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the rapidly emerging workforce needs related to it. “We have…
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Moving on Main 5k Run/Walk Scheduled for May 15th
March 2, 2021Main Street Laurens is partnering with the Laurens YMCA to sponsor a 5k run/walk to kickoff Spring on May 15th. “We are excited to partner with the Laurens YMCA for…
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Effectively Increasing Your Engagement on Social Media
March 2, 2021By Joshua Simelton Strategic Communications Specialist, NP Strategy For companies with an online presence, there are several ways of executing a successful social media strategy. In this article, we’re going…
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South Carolina to move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccination plan on March 8, 2021
March 2, 2021Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance…
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Keep your roof in check! Protect Your Investment.
March 2, 2021When it comes to keeping your family safe and sound in your home, one of the most important elements in doing so is often overlooked. Your roof is a main…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Blood Drive
March 1, 2021The Blood Connection will be at the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, March 12th from 9AM to 1PM. All donors will be screened for COVID 19 antibodies after every…
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Business Trends to Watch in 2021: Adapting to the New Normal
March 1, 2021By Brian T. King Founder and President of A M King The events of 2020 reshaped business significantly. The changes we experienced did not occur in ripples, but more…
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22 Governors Oppose Biased Fund Allocation in Stimulus Package
February 28, 2021February 27, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C.. – Led by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, 22 Governors have released a joint statement opposing the new standard in President Joe Biden’s stimulus bill for…
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PC’s Harrison Named Freshman of the Year in Big South Conference
February 27, 2021It came as no surprise that guard Rayshon Harrison was named Freshman of the Year by the Big South Conference. The 6-4 freshman from Greenville has led Presbyterian College in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster to Lift ‘Last Call’ Order, Large Gatherings Approval Process
February 26, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today announced that COVID-19 safety measures related to the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings will be terminated effective Monday, March 1, 2021. Restaurants may resume normal…
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First Citizens scholarship to benefit Lander’s College of Business
February 26, 2021A gift of $25,000 from First Citizens Bank of Greenwood will establish the first endowed scholarship for the Master’s Degree Program in Lander University’s College of Business. The scholarship will…
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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
February 26, 2021The Laurens County Chorale is resuming rehearsals Monday night, March 8, 2021. Anyone interested in singing is encouraged to come; tryouts are not required and openings are available in all…
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Theresa R. Tibbs named vice president of human resources and Title IX at Presbyterian College
February 26, 2021On February 25, Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg announced that Theresa R. (Terri) Tibbs, associate vice chancellor of human resources at Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, N.C.), will serve as PC’s…
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South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association assists in search for mass graves at Revolutionary War battle of Hayes Station site
February 25, 2021South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with highly trained search dogs, has assisted in a…
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COVID Costs PC Several Sports Events
February 25, 2021Presbyterian College had its women’s basketball schedule changed twice, and its status for next week is unknown. Softball canceled six weekend games. COVID-19 continues to exert considerable influence on sporting events…
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Wofford Ruins Blue Hose’ First Home Game
February 25, 2021After three road games against SEC power Auburn, Presbyterian baseball opened its home season against Wofford on Wednesday. Although the Blue Hose broke on top,Wofford wound up battering six PC…
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City of Laurens Updates the Parades and Assemblages Ordinance
February 24, 2021LAURENS, S.C. – On February 16, the City Council of the City of Laurens unanimously approved second reading of an important new events ordinance which replaced the city’s inadequate and…
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Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital achieves national recognition in Newsweek’s annual best maternity hospitals ranking
February 24, 2021GREENVILLE, S.C.—Prisma Health hospitals were ranked among the Best Maternity Hospitals nationally, according to Newsweek’s annual list which includes 217 hospitals across 36 states. Ten hospitals were ranked in South…
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Trouble Sleeping? Wear Socks to Bed
February 24, 2021The struggle is real. Millions of people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Sleep is a vital part of our life and much needed to stay healthy and be…
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Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury Indictment related to V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Plant Project
February 24, 2021South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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Whom Should I Select to Serve as Trustee?
February 24, 2021By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® When people are updating their estate documents, they frequently leave assets in trust for someone else. The key concept behind the idea of a trust…
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SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
February 24, 2021By William R. Jeter, CFA, CFP® SPACs are currently all of the rage in financial media. Why? As with any investment being heavily promoted, you can almost always understand by…
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Tupelo Honey is coming to Midtown Muster March 10th
February 22, 2021Midtown Muster just announced a mid-week dinner presented by Tupelo Honey on Wednesday, March 10th. There will be two seating times to choose from: 5PM and 7PM. Each seating is…
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LCWSC is Hiring
February 22, 2021The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) announced recently that they are hiring in two positions. LCWSC is a Special Purpose District that provides water and sewer service to…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 23rd
February 22, 2021The Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Meet Thursday, February 25th
February 22, 2021The Laurens County Republican Party will meet on Thursday, February 25th. The meeting will be held at the at the Historic Laurens County Courthouse at 6:00 pm. SC Senator Shane…
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Smith Taking Softball Skills to USC Sumter
February 22, 2021Michaela Smith plans to study criminal justice at USC Sumter while continuing her softball career. The Laurens District High School senior will join the Fire Ants next fall. Smith held…
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Red Devils Perform Well in Soccer Tourney
February 22, 2021Penalty kicks stopped Clinton in the finals of the weekend’s Emerald Cup boys’ soccer tournament in Greenwood. Host Emerald edged the Red Devils on penalty kicks after the two teams…
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Brooke Ruhoff: a practical education in a close-knit community
February 20, 2021Sophomore graphic design and business administration double major Brooke Ruhoff, of Greenwood, understands the importance of a “hands-on” education, and that’s why she chose to attend Lander University. “I get…
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Close Ones Continue to Slip Away
February 17, 2021Three times this year at Templeton Center, the Presbyterian College women’s basketball team has lost games in the final two seconds. The latest was a 61-59 win by UNC Asheville…
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Clinton 26 Commerce Park – Open for Business
February 17, 2021Clinton 26 Commerce Park is one of the premier industrial parks in Clinton and surrounding Laurens County. Strategically located near the junction of I-26 and I-385, Clinton 26 Commerce Parks…
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