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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Prisma Health expands its online COVID-19 chat tool
March 15, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? The Prisma Health online chat option is available to answer them, including questions about the new Phase 1b expansion. The chat…
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Blue Hose Pass First PFL Test
March 15, 2021
Presbyterian College, which no longer awards football scholarships, becomes fully operational next fall in the Pioneer Football League, an assemblage of Division I schools that have similarly ended scholarships in…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer camps
March 15, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/summer. Campers will be accepted…
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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline one month away
March 15, 2021
More than 1 million South Carolina returns have been filed electronically at the halfway point for the tax season. According to figures from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR),…
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The Art of Coffee and Books
March 15, 2021
Looking for a hidden gem in Laurens County? If so, head to Gray Court on the weekend to check out Arbitrary Art – A Chapter Left Behind Bookstore. Located at…
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Lady Devils Remain Perfect
March 15, 2021
On Friday night the Lady Red Devils brought home another win. Freshman Lauren Wargo and Sophomore Reese Gowan had another excellent night in the attacking half. Their greatest contribution to…
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Laurens City Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 16, 2021
March 14, 2021
Laurens City Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The full agenda may be accessed here. Some items of interest on the…
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Three LDHS Athletes Choose Colleges
March 14, 2021
Three Laurens District High seniors made public their choice of colleges to continue their athletic careers. Sulli Pinson and Luke Tatham signed letters of intent at Erskine College.. Pinson will…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement with American Medical Collection Agency over 2019 data breach
March 11, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that South Carolina, as part of a coalition of 41 Attorneys General, has settled with Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency (“AMCA”)…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names new CEO
March 11, 2021
On Wednesday, March 10th, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that Bob Morgan was selected as the next SC Chamber of Commerce CEO. Mr. Morgan will…
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Furman partners with United Community Bank, SCBIO on virtual Women’s Leadership Institute
March 11, 2021
Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) will be presented virtually this year with two statewide community partners supporting the effort. United Community Bank will be the program’s presenting sponsor and…
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Laurens County Council Addresses Personnel Matters
March 11, 2021
In a regularly scheduled meeting of Laurens County Council on Tuesday, council addressed several personnel matters in executive session. When they returned to the general meeting (open session) they voted…
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Main Street Clinton Secures Starship for Rhythm on the Rails Event
March 11, 2021
The City of Clinton’s signature spring event, Rhythm on the Rails (ROTR), was postponed earlier this month due to continued COVID-19 concerns. It was announced that the event would be…
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Laurens County Development Corporation – Cleaning Up Laurens County One Bag at a Time
March 11, 2021
There has been a huge increase in litter scattered across the state in recent weeks and months. But why is that? It’s reportedly due to an increase in the amount…
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Raya and the Last Dragon Showing at Capitol Theatre
March 11, 2021
About the movie: Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool Registration
March 10, 2021
Registration for the 2021-2022 Weekday Preschool is open. First Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool is a 1/2 day program that meets Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. We are…
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Clinton completes sweep of Cambridge Academy
March 10, 2021
The Lady Red Devils made the trip to Greenwood Wednesday night to face off with Cambridge Academy for the 2nd time in two weeks. Just like the first match this…
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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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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of over 600,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website
March 9, 2021
State 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, 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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Lander University’s nursing students are part of vaccination effort at Self Regional Medical Center
March 7, 2021
They 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, 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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Countdown to QT in Clinton – Community and Culture Make for a Winning Combination
March 3, 2021
The 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, 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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Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
March 3, 2021
Established 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, 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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