Let’s Play Ball – Clinton YMCA Basketball Registration is Open
November 10, 2020
The Clinton Family YMCA is offering open registration for ‘Youth Basketball’ for four (4) playing divisions through the December 7th registration deadline. All teams and age groups are “co-ed” this year.…
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Piedmont Technical College Announces Finalists in Presidential Search
November 10, 2020
After a national search, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission has narrowed the field to its top three finalists for the position of president. PTC officials began their search…
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Organizational Changes to Improve Clinical and Therapeutic Support for Children and Families
November 10, 2020
Expanded clinical oversight and dedicated program directors will allow for compliance with Families First Act and upgraded care experience. Thornwell, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and families in…
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‘Awesome ride’ for Lander University’s Tommy Claus is ending
November 10, 2020
What! No Tommy Claus on the Lander University campus? No Tommy Claus to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Greenwood and beyond? Say it isn’t so! Tommy Tumblin, who created…
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Blue Hose to Open Basketball Season on Dec. 2
November 10, 2020
A young Presbyterian College men’s basketball team will open its season on Dec. 2 in Florida against the University of Jacksonville. Second-year head coach Quinton Ferrell has a young team,…
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2020 South Carolina school report cards released
November 9, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that…
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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg Selected as 19th President of Presbyterian College
November 9, 2020
Matthew vandenBerg, vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College (Alma, Mich.), has been selected as the nineteenth president of Presbyterian College. vandenBerg, a Certified Fund Raising Executive,…
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The City of Clinton Veterans Day Program Closed to Public but Live Streamed
November 9, 2020
The City of Clinton Veterans Day Program has been relocated to be an indoor event based on the weather forecast. On Wednesday, November 11, the City of Clinton will host…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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American Legion Post 25 – Toy Run, Saturday, November 14th
November 9, 2020
The American Legion Post 25 of Laurens will host a Toy Run on Saturday November 14th to benefit the Christmas for Kids Program cosponsored by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office…
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Crusaders Advance with Win over Patrick Henry
November 8, 2020
Laurens Academy has won eight games in the last nine weeks. The latest, a 30-14 victory over Patrick Henry, put the Crusaders in the second round of the SCISA 8-man…
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Clinton YMCA Announces Search for New CEO
November 6, 2020
Earlier this year, Gene Simmons, CEO of the Clinton Family YMCA, announced his plans to retire, effective December 31, 2020. Simmons has served the Clinton YMCA organization for over 43…
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Christmas at PC to Continue Virtually this Year
November 6, 2020
Three months ago, it looked like the pandemic would end 21 consecutive years of Christmas at PC, the Presbyterian College Department of Music’s annual Christmas program. Because of concerns about…
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Laurens County Nominees for Unsung Hero Announced by Ten at The Top
November 6, 2020
In advance of their upcoming Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes virtual event, Ten at the Top [TATT] announced they have received over 130 nominations for unsung heroes from across the ten-county…
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Lander University, Abbeville County Schools sign dual enrollment partnership agreement
November 6, 2020
Students of the Abbeville County School District will now have the opportunity to get a head start on their college education thanks to a newly formed partnership between Lander University…
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Football Season Ends Prematurely at Laurens District High
November 5, 2020
As it turned out, football season at Laurens District High School ended last week when Gilbert defeated the Raiders 49-21. On Wednesday, the team went on quarantine due to positive…
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American Legion Post 25 Boot Drive
November 5, 2020
American Legion Post 25 will be conducting a fundraising “Boot Drive” at various locations in Laurens on November 7th and 8th. Members of Post 25 will be accepting donations “in…
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City of Laurens Veterans Day Program
November 5, 2020
On Wednesday, November 11th, Veterans Day, at 10:30 am, the City of Laurens and American Legion Post 25 will host a Veterans Day Program on the Old Courthouse Square in…
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Curiosity Corner: What are wasps good for?
November 5, 2020
Question: With no honey and no pollination, what are wasps good for? (Asked by a wasp-annoyed column reader.) Reply: Must be no love for wasps! I’m not fond of them…
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Two-week push leads to more than 11,000 application submissions for SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs
November 4, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) today announced that 11,217 applications were received for the SC CARES Act grant programs for the Minority and Small…
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Fall Fun for the Family in Laurens this Weekend
November 4, 2020
Fall is in the air! Join us downtown for a fun two days as we celebrate Fall, Family and Laurens! (Please see the safety guidelines below) FRIDAY, November 6th: 11:00…
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The Capitol Theatre is showing “2 Hearts” – Nov. 6-8
November 4, 2020
The Capitol Theatre is showing “2 Hearts.” All tickets only $7.50 To watch the trailer of 2 Hearts click here. Show Times: NOV 6th – 8th FRI 7:00, 9:25…
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City of Clinton Partners with WLS Foundation to Support Local Veterans
November 4, 2020
On Veterans Day (November 11th) the City of Clinton will host a Veterans Day Program to honor local Veterans. But this year there’s more to the program. The City of…
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Laurens County Voters Said Yes to Invest!
November 4, 2020
The voters have spoken and the Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) Referendum that was on the ballot on November 3rdpassed with overwhelming support. A total of 24,736 votes were cast…
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Crusaders to Host Playoff Game
November 4, 2020
Laurens Academy has the only football team in the county to qualify for the playoffs. Patrick Henry and the Crusaders, both 7-3, kick off at LA’s Todd Kirk Field on…
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Flu Season and Vaccinations – What You Need to Know
November 4, 2020
COVID-19 has been around since March and now we are entering Fall and “flu season.” It’s strongly recommended that everyone over the age of six months of age or with…
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Clinton ‘Jack of All Trades’ Is County Player of the Week
November 4, 2020
Junior Jykorie Gary is a leader of the Clinton Red Devils. He hardly ever leaves the field, playing offense, defense and special teams. Gary led the Red Devils with 12…
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Election Day is Here!
November 3, 2020
November 3rd is here! If you haven’t already voted the only option left is to vote at your precinct. While there is significant focus on the Presidential election, there are…
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Thornwell receives exemplary four-star Charity Navigator ranking for its financial accountability and adherence to its mission in its use of donor funds
October 30, 2020
Thornwell, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving and enriching the lives of children and families in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, has been recognized as a Top-Ranked Non-Profit by Charity…
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Clinton Engineer Selected as ASCE Upstate Branch President
October 30, 2020
Joseph Dyches, P.E., owner of Carolina Engineering and Surveying, LLC located in Clinton, has been selected to serve as the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Upstate Branch President for…
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Beneficiary Designations: Why your Will and Trusts Aren’t Enough
October 29, 2020
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® When developing a comprehensive estate plan, it is critical to understand which, if any, of your assets have (or could have) a beneficiary designated.…
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Lander University, Technical Colleges sign agreement to recognize general education credits for transfer students
October 29, 2020
Lander University and the South Carolina Technical College System have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the transfer of students from any one of the 16 technical colleges in South…
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Safer Upstate Discover Committee releases recommendations
October 29, 2020
Following a series of four meetings convened through Ten at the Top (TATT), the Creating a Safer Upstate Discovery Committee has announced a series of recommendations designed to promote collaboration…
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10 trivia questions to test your election knowledge
October 29, 2020
Have you ever wondered why presidential elections are held on a Tuesday? Or the reason why the Republican party symbol is an elephant and the Democratic party symbol is a…
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First Things First for Red Devils in Union
October 29, 2020
A road football victory at Union County on Friday night will not nail down a Class 3A playoff slot for the Clinton Red Devils, but it’s all they can do.…
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South Carolina Department of Education launches new statewide program to engage students and families
October 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments. The ENGAGE South Carolina program will…
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Get Ready to Go Back in Time – Daylight Saving Time ends November 1st
October 28, 2020
Daylight Saving Time (often incorrectly referred to in the plural as Daylight Savings Time) ends on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 2:00 A.M. So, on Saturday evening, our clocks need to…
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Music in the Garden Coming to Verdin’s Too on Friday, Oct. 30th
October 28, 2020
Singin’ in the hood is coming back to Laurens, SC as Music in the Garden! If you’re ready for a night out and music in an open-air venue, we have…
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Clinton Girls Fall in Upstate Tennis Finals
October 28, 2020
Clinton High School advanced to the Upstate finals of the Class 3A girls’ tennis playoffs, but its Region 3 nemesis, Chapman, won by a score of 4-2.All three of the…
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Promoting Personal Finance Education Through Collaboration
October 28, 2020By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and Jim Morris, CEO of SC Economics Personal finance education has never been more relevant than it is today in the COVID-19 era. The…
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Presbyterian College Receives National Institutes of Health Award to Fund Biomedical Research
October 28, 2020
Presbyterian College is one of only 15 primarily undergraduate institutions in South Carolina to be awarded a grant supporting biomedical research. The $500,000 award from the National Institutes of Health…
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The Man Behind the Broadcasts
October 28, 2020
In the past 31 years, Thomas Johnson has missed one Clinton High School football game. He has never visited Wilder Stadium. Johnson runs the Red Devils’ broadcasts from radio station…
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South Carolina firefighters deliver 200 opioid antidotes in effort to prevent overdoses and save lives
October 27, 2020
Firefighters administering opioid overdose antidotes are having a significant impact in the battle against opioid overdose deaths in South Carolina, reaching a milestone number of 200 naloxone administrations for suspected…
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Compassionate Communication
October 27, 2020
By Kara Gormley Meador NP Strategy While my home base is no longer a cubical inside a television newsroom where eight monitors blast shows from all of the major…
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Clinton to host Veterans Day festivities
October 26, 2020
The City of Clinton will honor those who have served the United States Armed Forces with a special Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in Vance…
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Election Day is One Week Away – How Can You Vote?
October 26, 2020
With just one week until Election Day (November 3rd) voting is already underway by mail-in or absentee ballot. As of 5:00 pm on Monday, October 26th Lynne West, Director of…
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Clinton Comes Through in Woodruff Rivalry
October 24, 2020
The Clinton Red Devils kept flickering playoff hopes alive in defeating Woodruff 33-14 on Friday night at Wilder Stadium homecoming. The Red Devils fulfilled every expectation when the game was…
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PC’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program to Begin in January
October 24, 2020
Dr. Nathan Herz, the director of occupational therapy at Presbyterian College, loves sharing stories from his 30-plus year career in occupational therapy. “There was a lady who had a stroke…
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Clinton Tries to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
October 22, 2020
Clinton must win its final two Region 3-3A games in order to make the football playoffs. It’s a long shot, but the Red Devils are improving. In its most recent…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24th
October 21, 2020
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24th and is meant to provide an opportunity for individuals to safely dispose of outdated or unused drugs. The effort…
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