Liberty Fellowship accepting nominations for the Class of 2023

  March 10, 2021

Liberty 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, 2021

Kailey 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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Sip & Stroll is back – April 22-24th

  March 8, 2021

Stroll 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, 2021

Annette 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, 2021

Laurens 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, 2021

The 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, 2021

Presbyterian 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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Lady Red Devils Secure Fifth Straight Win

  March 6, 2021

The 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, 2021

Only 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, 2021

Presbyterian 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, 2021

Lander 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, 2021

Lander 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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ASCE Infrastructure Report Card – SC grade

  March 3, 2021

The 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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CHS Girls Soccer Team Defeats Newberry

  March 3, 2021

The 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, 2021

With 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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Moving on Main 5k Run/Walk Scheduled for May 15th

  March 2, 2021

Main 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, 2021

By 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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Keep your roof in check! Protect Your Investment.

  March 2, 2021

When 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, 2021

The 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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22 Governors Oppose Biased Fund Allocation in Stimulus Package

  February 28, 2021

February 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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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume

  February 26, 2021

The 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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COVID Costs PC Several Sports Events

  February 25, 2021

Presbyterian 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, 2021

After 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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Trouble Sleeping? Wear Socks to Bed  

  February 24, 2021

The 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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Whom Should I Select to Serve as Trustee?

  February 24, 2021

By 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, 2021

By 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, 2021

Midtown 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, 2021

The 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, 2021

The 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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Smith Taking Softball Skills to USC Sumter

  February 22, 2021

Michaela 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, 2021

Penalty 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, 2021

Sophomore 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, 2021

Three 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, 2021

Clinton 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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