DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line, Increases Call Center Staff to Nearly 300 as Vaccine Demand Increases
January 30, 2021
In response to overwhelming call volume to the Care Line, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has added a new phone information line to answer questions…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reallocates 37,800 surplus vaccine doses from federal Long Term Care Program
January 29, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control Chairman Mark Elam asking that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reallocate…
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Creating a Budget: Empowerment Over Constraint
January 29, 2021
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® For many, budgeting has a lot of negative connotations. Tracking where money comes from and where it goes leaves some feeling frustrated and guilty.…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy to administer COVID vaccinations
January 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) approved the PC School of Pharmacy to provide COVID vaccinations. The School is currently waiting to receive its supply. “It…
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Clinton YMCA – Baseball and Softball Registration Is Currently Underway
January 28, 2021
Registration for baseball and softball is currently underway at the Clinton YMCA. Playing divisions from age 3 – 12. Cost is $50 for YMCA members and $65 for non-members. Financial…
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Gain new customers without costs
January 28, 2021
By Jerry Bellune Russell Brunson started his 1st business while in college. Now he owns 3 online businesses and probably will start several more. That’s what entrepreneurs do. Russell…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 28, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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The Ridge in Laurens to Serve as Mass Vaccination Center for Laurens County and Upstate Region
January 28, 2021
The State of South Carolina currently has only two mass vaccination sites, one in Greenville and the other in Columbia. These sites, and the travel required to access them, make…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Mechatronics: ‘Knowledge to Last a Lifetime’
January 27, 2021
Using a hand-held controller, known as a “teach pendant” that somewhat resembles an artist’s palette, Andrew Tokarev deftly manipulates the robotic arm to execute his vision. The 20-year-old Piedmont Technical…
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Joanna-Woodson Elementary one of 96 schools in the nation recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools and receive the first-ever Family Engagement Distinction!
January 27, 2021
As the line between home and school blurs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for strong partnership between families and educators is even more apparent to foster an optimal learning…
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African American History Series to be Sponsored by the Laurens County Museum
January 26, 2021
The Laurens County Museum Association is celebrating African American History Month with a multigenerational African American History Series. Three speakers will be presenting via Zoom during the month of February.…
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Local Students Make PC Dean’s List
January 26, 2021
The Dean’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average. PC is proud of the following students for…
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Love is in the Air!
January 26, 2021
Two local entrepreneurs, Dr. Nickie Templeton, owner of The Write Words, LLC and Dr. Anna-Bradley Schoenfeld, owner of BradLee, LLC, have partnered-up this Valentine’s Day to bring a little love…
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Lander University announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2020
January 26, 2021
Lander University has announced the names of outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of…
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PC, High Point Tell the Same Story
January 26, 2021
On Friday and Saturday, the Presbyterian College women split basketball games with High Point, losing the former game by a wide margin and winning the latter by even more at…
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THE LITTLE THINGS Starts Friday, January 29th at Capitol Theatre
January 25, 2021
About the movie: Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who’s terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit,…
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Speaker Lucas, Chairman Newton announce Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to review COVID vaccine rollout
January 25, 2021
South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas and Chairman Weston Newton announced the formation of a Legislative Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with reviewing the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings, despite COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts
January 25, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to maintain high bond ratings with the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a January bond issuance, Moody’s Investors…
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COVID-19 Testing at Presbyterian College on January 26th
January 25, 2021
With the recent spikes in reported cases across the state of South Carolina, testing sites are popping up to provide local COVID-19 testing. In Laurens County, people wanting to be…
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Using SEO to Improve your Website Strategy
January 25, 2021
By Jill Baker NP Strategy Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of increasing both the quantity and quality of traffic to your website through search engines. SEO impacts user…
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TWO FROM PTC RECEIVE NISOD AWARDS
January 25, 2021Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is proud to announce its recipients of the annual NISOD Excellence Awards. 2021 honorees from PTC are Henry Ecker (faculty/computer technology instructor) and Deshawn Morgan (staff/financial…
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They Don’t Make ‘Em Like ‘Big Don’ Anymore
January 25, 2021
Don Fulmer was a produce man and a sports fan. He died recently at age 78. There was much more to “Big Don” than all the lettuce, tomatoes and watermelons…
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PC Announces Continued Fan Restrictions
January 22, 2021
COVID-19 continues to threaten the health of Presbyterian College as well as the surrounding community, and athletics director Rob Acunto has announced restrictions for sporting events for the rest of…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
January 20, 2021
Presbyterian College will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual convocation on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and a day of service on Saturday, Jan. 30. MLK Day…
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LCDC Annual Meeting and New Vision for Laurens County
January 20, 2021
2020 is in the rearview mirror and the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) provided a snapshot of progress and challenges in the face of COVID-19 at their annual meeting. The…
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Community invited to participate in first session of SC Humanities Electoral Initiative at Lander University
January 20, 2021
The community is invited to attend a live, virtual roundtable discussion with Lander University political science faculty Matthew Malone, Lucas McMillan, Kimberly Richburg and Ashley Woodiwiss on Monday, Jan. 25,…
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Lander University announces Fall 2020 graduates
January 20, 2021Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 181 students during the University’s 162nd commencement ceremony on December 15, 2020. Dr. Mandy Cleveland, associate professor of Psychology and Lander’s 2020…
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Spring Semester Begins at Lander
January 20, 2021
With students returning to campus after an extended winter break, Lander University is abuzz again. “The best part of being back is the time spent just chilling with my dormmates,”…
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Curiosity Corner: Where’s the Lead?
January 20, 2021
Question: Why do we say “lead” pencil when it is not really lead? (Asked by Cruz Freimeyer, of Grantsville, W.Va.) Reply: Don’t worry about getting lead poisoning from a lead…
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Finding the “Write Words” Just Got Easier
January 20, 2021
Have you ever been at a loss for words? It seems like the most important occasions call for the perfect message, but you just don’t know where to start. Now…
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Silver Airways announces new nonstop service to Orlando, Tampa & Jacksonville
January 19, 2021
Silver Airways announced plans today to offer new nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Orlando, FL (MCO), Tampa, FL (TPA) and Jacksonville, FL (JAX). Silver Airways will offer…
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Laurens County
January 18, 2021
With the recent spikes in reported cases across the state of South Carolina, testing sites are popping up to provide local COVID-19 testing. In Laurens County, the following sites will…
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Got a Job Opening? Here’s How to Hire Locally
January 18, 2021
LaurensCountyBUZZ is all about Laurens County. The platform is designed to provide businesses, organizations and charitable associations with a platform to submit news to be published in a timely manner.…
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CrossFit864 Relocates and Expands Services
January 18, 2021
The business landscape in downtown Clinton continues to grow and change. CrossFit864 has completed the renovations at their new location (207 West Pitts Street) and they are open for business. …
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 18, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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Laurens School District 56 Curbside Meal Pick Up – January 19th
January 18, 2021
Due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, Laurens School District 56 curbside meal pick up was moved to Tuesday, January 19th. Meals can be picked up from 11:30-12:30…
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Love and Kindness on Full Display in Laurens County
January 18, 2021
It’s been one month since the fire at the Landau Apartments in Clinton and the house fire in Joanna. People across the county stepped up to help the displaced families…
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A Chance to SEE PC Basketball
January 18, 2021
During the 2020-21 season to date, Presbyterian College basketball has been playing in a closed gym. The COVID-19 crisis still has Templeton Center locked, but fans can see the Blue…
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Help ‘Fight the Spread’ in Laurens County
January 15, 2021
The Laurens County Development Corporation, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, and local leaders and municipalities are once again working together to encourage those who…
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A Few Make-Up Games Set
January 14, 2021
This week only Clinton High School and Presbyterian College are playing basketball games. Laurens High and Laurens Academy postponed their games due to coronavirus concerns, but several have now been…
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8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo Sworn in for Third Term
January 14, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13th Solicitor David Stumbo took the oath to defend the Constitution, seeking justice, and keeping our community safe. The Laurens County Courtroom was not as full as…
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Holy Halitosis, BATMAN!!!! Got mask breath???
January 14, 2021
As we continue to wear masks as part of the COVID-19 safety protocols, you may have had some moments of “mask breath.” Yeah, be honest, you know you have had…
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Laurens District 55 Early Childhood School Registration Continues on Thursday, January 14th
January 14, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 continues early childhood school registration on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and in the evening 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. LCSD…
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2021 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 13, 2021
State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my…
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Now Showing at the Capitol Theatre and Café – News of the World
January 13, 2021
About the Movie: Five years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by the Kiowa people. Forced to…
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Laurens County Council Elects New Leadership
January 13, 2021
The first order of business at the January 12th meeting of Laurens County Council was to elect the chair and vice chair of council. The election process was facilitated by…
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Clinton Dental Care Hygienist Retires
January 13, 2021
After almost fifty years of making smiles brighter, Becky Miles saw her last patient on December 8th. A registered dental hygienist, Miles has seen hundreds of patients and some of…
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New Year New Plan: How to Use Social Media Insights for updated 2021 Content
January 12, 2021
By Jasmine Spencer NP Strategy It’s easy to get complacent when planning your social media content calendar, especially when many events have shifted or been cancelled due to COVID-19.…
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