City of Clinton Seeks Public Opinion on Connectivity Master Plan
March 31, 2021
The City of Clinton is asking for your input! Come out and see us at our pop-up locations! Can’t make these days or times? Fill out the survey and turn…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission is Hiring
March 31, 2021
LCWSC is dedicated to hiring, without discrimination, qualified employees who can provide the best possible service to our customers and the community. Employee benefits include state insurance, state retirement, paid…
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Capitol Theatre Showing Godzilla vs. Kong (PG-13)
March 31, 2021
GODZILLA VS. KONG (PG-13) is now showing at the Capitol Theatre. About the movie: Legends collide in Godzilla vs. Kong, as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the…
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Laurens School District 55 High School Moves to eLearning for Two Days
March 31, 2021
Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 situations requiring isolation and quarantine of students and staff at Laurens District 55 High School, it is necessary to move to eLearning for…
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PC Alumni Named to Greenville Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential
March 31, 2021
Greenville Business Magazine has released its 2020 “50 Most Influential and Hall of Fame” winners and entrants, which include two PC alumni. Included in the most influential list are Chad…
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All South Carolinians Aged 16 and Older to be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning March 31, 2021
March 31, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced in March 26th that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will…
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Food Lion in Hiring Mode for Clinton Location
March 31, 2021
Food Lion made big news in Clinton with the recent news that they acquired the closing BI-LO facility and would bring Food Lion to the location. Representatives from Food Lion…
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District 56 Announces Three Changes to Administrative Team for 2021-2022 School Year
March 31, 2021
District 56 is excited to announce the following changes to the administrative team for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Eddie Marshall, current Principal of Joanna-Woodson Elementary, is assuming the position of…
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County Council Exercises Option to Terminate County Administrator’s Contract
March 31, 2021
Laurens County Council met for a called meeting on Tuesday, March 30th to discuss employment matters. After more than an hour in executive session Council returned and voted to terminate…
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New rankings show differences in health and opportunity in S.C. counties
March 31, 2021
Beaufort is among the healthiest counties in South Carolina and Williamsburg is among the least healthy, according to the annual County Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin…
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How to Think About Insuring that Second Home
March 30, 2021
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP™ Many people dream of a second home—a place to go for some rest and relaxation, a place to call your own, a place for family…
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Laurens County Chamber to Host Two New Business Ribbon Cuttings on April 1st
March 30, 2021
Things are happening in Clinton. On Thursday, April 1st two new businesses will be celebrated with the official ribbon cutting hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Come out…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Hold Make-up Reorganization Meeting Thursday, April 1st
March 30, 2021
The Laurens County Republican Party held their Reorganization meeting on Thursday, March 25th at the Lakeside Country Club. The event was well attended with a full house and standing room…
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County Council to Hold Called Meeting on Tuesday, March 30th
March 29, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, March 30th for a called meeting. The meeting will be held in Council chambers in the historic courthouse and will begin at 5:30.…
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Supporting Mom and Pop Businesses in Laurens County
March 29, 2021
Monday, March 29th was “National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.” If you didn’t know it, no worries. Here are some ways you can support the “mom and pop business…
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CHS Meeting for Freshman to Discuss SC Education Lottery Scholarships
March 29, 2021
Are you planning to attend college or a technical school but not sure how to pay for it? Clinton High School Freshman students and parents this is for you. GEAR-UP is…
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Director of Financial Aid at Piedmont Technical College Elected President of South Carolina Assocation of Student Financial Aid Administrators
March 29, 2021
Missy Perry, FAAC®, director of financial aid at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has been elected president of the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA). The organization made…
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Clinton High Science Olympiad Team Takes State Title Again
March 29, 2021
Clinton High School competed in the South Carolina Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 20, 2021 against sixteen other teams across the state. Although this year’s competition was virtual, the result provided…
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San Diego Slips Out with a Win over PC
March 28, 2021
The University of San Diego, the dominant team in the Pioneer Football League, got all it could handle from Presbyterian, which will be a full PFL member in the fall.…
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Raiders to Open Football in the Fall at T.L. Hanna
March 26, 2021
In his second season as Laurens head football coach, Daryl Smith will face a stern schedule in the fall. Among the Raiders’ opponents are Class 3A state champion Daniel and…
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Lander Welcomes Back Women’s Basketball Team
March 26, 2021
The Lander University campus gathered outside Finis Horne Arena on Friday, Mar. 26, to welcome back the Lander Women’s Basketball Team from their journey to Columbus, Ohio. The team finished…
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Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Red Devils to Open Football Season on Aug. 20
March 25, 2021
In hopes of conducting a normal football season in the fall, Clinton has built a 10-game schedule on the assumption that COVID-19 will not hinder it again. The Red Devils…
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Raiders Win Softball Rivalry at Clinton
March 25, 2021
It was a hard-fought, not a well-played, softball game between Laurens and Clinton. The Raiders defeated the Red Devils 20-14 on Thursday on Clinton’s home field. Read the full story…
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Laurens City Council Conducts Goal Setting Workshop
March 24, 2021
Laurens City Council held a goal setting workshop on Wednesday, March 24th, in advance of the FY 2021-2022 City Budget planning process. The planning session was intentionally scheduled to take…
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Clinton High Student Receives South Carolina DAR Good Citizen Award
March 24, 2021
Kate Wages, a senior at Clinton High School was recently awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award by the South Carolina State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR). Each year,…
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Clinton Girls Soccer Defeat Broome 3-0
March 24, 2021
The Lady Red Devils earned an excellent team win Tuesday night with one of there better played games of the season. The 3-0 shut out of Broome may have not…
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Prisma Health will transition patient COVID-19 testing to physician offices as well as open some patient visitation due to decreasing COVID rates
March 24, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC—Due to decreasing rates of COVID-19 in South Carolina, Prisma Health has begun phasing out its hospital-based drive-thru COVID-19 testing and transitioning these services to its physician practices. In…
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Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. expanding operations in Laurens County
March 24, 2021
More than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. (Fibertex), a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County.…
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In a last-minute deal, Clinton scores a Food Lion
March 24, 2021
As the shelves of the BI-LO store in Clinton start to go bare weeks before the closing of the store, the announcement is made that Food Lion has acquired the…
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The Duke Endowment announces $1.5 million gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2021
Applications for the first round of grants are open through March 31 The Duke Endowment approved $1.5 million to support South Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is the…
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Business Growth in Clinton with Two New Businesses
March 22, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host not one, but two, new business ribbon cuttings on Thursday, April 1st. FoodShare Laurens County, located at 28020 Highway 76 East, Clinton…
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Midtown Building Announces New Pop-Up Dining Event
March 22, 2021
The pop-up dining events at the Midtown Building on the square in Laurens have been very popular with most of them selling out for both the early and late seating.…
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Lander University adds MBA to Degree Offerings
March 22, 2021
Lander University is adding a Master in Business Administration (MBA) to its expanding repertoire of degree programs. “We are very excited about Lander’s new MBA program,” said Dr. Mick Fekula,…
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Lady Devils shut out Jackets 6-0
March 22, 2021
The Clinton and Union girls started Friday nights Varsity match more like a game of tennis with long back and forth kicks. It took the Lady Devils until the backside…
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A Special Night for Raider Baseball
March 21, 2021
It was normal home baseball opener at Ed Prescott Field. Laurens JV and varsity teams won with ease over Emerald, and superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas threw out the first pitch.…
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New CEO at Clinton Family YMCA
March 19, 2021
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Harold E. Nichols as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Clinton YMCA. Mr. Nichols will assume his…
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Wide reach of Lander University art is in exhibits and online presentations
March 19, 2021
“Art is too important not to share.” – Romero Britto, Brazilian artist. Fortunately for many, the artworks of Lander University students and faculty are being shared this semester with thousands…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson and 21-State Coalition File Suit to Block Biden’s Illegitimate Keystone Cancellation
March 18, 2021
Power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce belongs to Congress, not executive Biden does not have power to overturn permit granted by an Act of Congress Pipeline would create thousands…
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Suffering and perspective
March 18, 2021
By Jeff Becraft Suffering has a way of shifting our perspective. Whether it be an illness, a death of a loved one, a disappointment or whatever it is. Often times,…
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PC’s Spangler Is One of a Kind
March 17, 2021
Presbyterian College is extraordinarily fortunate to have Tommy Spangler as its head football coach. Spangler rolls with punches and makes the best of what he has. He has had to adjust…
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Prepare for Severe Weather on Thursday and Possible Tornadoes
March 17, 2021
It’s been a rainy year so far but dangerous storms are predicted for Thursday, March 18th. According to the National Weather Service, Laurens County is in the high risk zone…
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Moving on Main Series Starts Saturday, March 27th
March 17, 2021
The MOVING ON MAIN series kicks-off on Saturday, March 27th. The cardio boot camp will be followed by a blended yoga/barre cool down. Everyone is welcome & classes are FREE!…
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PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 17, 2021
Women’s History Month is a chance to celebrate the incredible contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. To honor this month, Presbyterian College has created a full…
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Lander Names Lawrence Trustee Emeritus
March 17, 2021
Lander University has named Jack W. Lawrence, retired member of the Lander University Board of Trustees, as trustee emeritus. The announcement was made at the board’s virtual meeting on March…
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Registration for LCSD 56 Virtual Learning Program for 21-22 Open
March 17, 2021
Registration for the virtual program for the 21-22 school year has officially opened. The program’s new name will be GOAL (Global Online Academic Learning Institute). A registration form must be…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Urges Feds to Respect State’s Ability to Cut Taxes
March 17, 2021
Twenty-one States Warn Language in American Rescue Plan Act Could Prevent States from Implementing Any Tax Relief (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a letter today signed…
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BMW Scholar Lauds ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’
March 17, 2021
Gabe Stumbo’s career path is moving along almost as smoothly as the impeccable assembly lines at BMW in Greer. The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) mechatronics major began a competitive two-year…
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Shubert joins Lander University Board of Trustees
March 16, 2021
Lander University has announced that the South Carolina General Assembly has elected Jim Shubert, of Simpsonville, to Seat 9 (at-large) of Lander University’s Board of Trustees. Shubert replaces Maurice Holloway,…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Hold Reorganization Meeting on March 25th
March 16, 2021
Tired of feeling like your voice is not heard? Want to make a difference where it matters – at the local level? This is your opportunity to do just that.…
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