PC Welcomes Students to First Annual Jacobs Scholars Day
March 1, 2023
Presbyterian College welcomed students impacted by foster care to campus during the first annual Jacobs Scholars Day on Feb. 20. Two dozen prospective students, 17 legal guardians, and four social…
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Prisma Laurens Hospital to Host Job Fair March 2
March 1, 2023
Prisma Laurens County is holding a job fair and want you to share your talent with them. The in-person hiring event will be held on Thursday, March. 2 from 9 a.m.-2…
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PC Men’s Tennis to Host Campbell Saturday
March 1, 2023
Saturday is Men’s Tennis Senior Day. Let’s pack out the Pondo! Come on out and show your support for the PC Men’s Tennis team on Senior Day as they look to…
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Cooper Motor Company to Host Blood Drive on Saturday
March 1, 2023
Did you put “save a life” on your New Year’s resolution list? The Blood Connection (TBC), the non-profit community blood center, is hoping you did and it may surprise you…
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PTC Foundation Lacing Up Sneakers for ‘Spring Forward 5K’ on March 25
March 1, 2023
Bolstered by enthusiastic participation and numerous finish line high-fives last year, the Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its second annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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Local Farmers Can Now Receive AgPack® Benefits at Cooper Motor Company in Clinton
March 1, 2023
Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 7 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly add up to…
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Thornwell Earns 2023 Platinum Seal for Financial Transparency
February 28, 2023
The award bestowed by Candid honors the world’s most ethical and trusted nonprofits. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South…
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Thornwell Offers “Strengthening Families” Program to Local Community
February 28, 2023
Thornwell’s Strengthening Families program is seeking Laurens County families to participate in the FREE spring course beginning March 7th. This family skills building group offers parents and caregivers helpful tools,…
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LushAcres Farm Now Open for Field Trips
February 28, 2023
Spring Field Trip registration is now open at LushAcres Farm! LushAcres Farm in Clinton welcomes school groups, community groups, and people of all ages. They provide a fun environment for…
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District 56 Takes Additional Steps for Security at all Schools
February 28, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 has taken additional steps to keep students, faculty and staff safe. The District has purchased metal detectors for use during school and after school activities.…
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District 56 Educator is Recipient of Judy Redman Lifetime Service Award
February 28, 2023
If you know Eddie Marshall, you know his love for reading and children. Marshall has spent his entire career advocating for children and the importance of reading. This past weekend…
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Dr. Giuseppe Gumina Named New Dean of Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
February 27, 2023
Presbyterian College announced Friday that Dr. Giuseppe Gumina has been named the new dean of the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. Gumina, currently a professor of pharmaceutical sciences and chair…
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PC’s Esports Program Moving into Capitol Theatre on March 2
February 27, 2023
Presbyterian College’s esports program is moving, as planned, into the historic Capitol Theatre on the Public Square in Laurens this spring. PC has invited the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Clinton Native to Open Art Venue in Downtown Clinton
February 27, 2023
Clinton will soon be home to a new art studio concept which will be known as The Makery. Andrea Ivey Curtis, a Clinton native and graduate of Clinton High School…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Hold ReOrg Meeting Thursday March 2
February 26, 2023
Every two years, each county Republican Party in South Carolina goes through a process known as ReOrg. The Laurens County Republican Party will reconvene for ReOrg this Thursday, March 2nd…
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Reeves Propels Blue Hose to Second Straight Victory over Big 10 Foe
February 26, 2023
Behind a pair of home runs and a four-hit performance from junior Dalton Reeves, the Presbyterian College baseball team earned its second win over a Big 10 School in as…
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Westminster Presbyterian Church to Host Benefit Concert March 5
February 26, 2023
On Sunday, March 5 at 3:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton (1387 Highway 56 South) will host cellist Jonathan Simmons for a benefit concert to support his attending the Stellenbosch…
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4-H Fishing Project Open to Youth Ages 5-18
February 26, 2023
Who doesn’t like to go fishing! With Spring in the air and warmer temperatures it’s a great time to get outside and throw a line in the water. The South…
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Inn Season Floral Shop Named Florist of the Year by NACE
February 26, 2023
Inn Season, a floral shop located in downtown Fountain Inn has been awarded “2022 Florist of the Year” by the National Association for Catering and Events Appalachian Chapter. This award…
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Four Way Stop Coming to Intersection in Clinton
February 26, 2023
Stop! The intersection at West Main Street and Laurens Street in Clinton will be a 4-way stop intersection effective March 1. This is the intersection at the Cotton Loft. At…
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Mamie Nicholson: One Person Can ‘Lift a Whole Family’
February 26, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) alumna Mamie Nicholson is one of the “ones” — those people who can change the entire dynamic of a family or organization. And she believes that…
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Golden Shovel Groundbreaking for The Mill at Fountain Inn
February 26, 2023
On Tuesday, February 28th at 11:30 am, a golden shovel groundbreaking ceremony will take place to mark the start of construction for The Mill at Fountain Inn located at 100…
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Big Signing Day for Laurens District High School Raiders
February 26, 2023
Last week nine Laurens District High School students signed to continue their athletic careers as they pursue advanced education. Four signed to play college football, one to play baseball, three…
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Exhibition Showcases Creativity of Lander Art, Design Students
February 26, 2023
From a headless Queen of Hearts sculpture to nostalgic black-and-white photography to bright graphic designs, the creativity of Lander University’s art and design undergraduate students is recognized in the 2023…
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PTC Creatives Bring Home Gold, Silver, and Bronze
February 23, 2023
The marketing team at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently won Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) 2022 Medallion Awards competition, which…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services K9 Chip to Get Donation of Body Armor
February 23, 2023
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services K9 Chip will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in…
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Lander University, York Technical College Announce Series of Articulation Agreements
February 22, 2023
Lander University and York Technical College (YTC) have announced a transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in a number of academic disciplines. Articulation agreements between…
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PC’s Downtown Clinton Restaurant and Social Hub Opens March 6
February 22, 2023
An exciting new social hub for Presbyterian College students and Clinton residents will open in early March. 112 Musgrove – known simply as “112” – will serve the public as…
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Thomas Mechanical Celebrates New Facility with Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours Event
February 22, 2023
Thomas Mechanical, headquartered in Laurens, South Carolina recently relocated to their new facility located at 1925 Hunter Industrial Park Road in Laurens, SC. The building is approximately 20,000 square feet and…
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City of Fountain Inn Recognizes Top Employees
February 22, 2023
Fountain Inn recently announced the annual awards acknowledging those who go above and beyond in the work to make Fountain Inn the best “inn” in South Carolina. “These individuals exemplify…
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Thornwell Looking for Ministry-Minded Individuals to Fill Multiple Positions
February 22, 2023
Working at Thornwell is more than just a career. The change Thornwell brings, serves children and families for generations to come. With 9 programs offered, Thornwell serves communities in the…
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SC Department of Public Safety Announces Special Enforcement in Targeted Counties Including Laurens County
February 21, 2023
Motorists in Lexington and Laurens counties will see additional enforcement over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety continues its ACE (Area Coordinated Enforcement) to reduce…
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Laurens Police Chief Selected to attend FBI National Command Course
February 21, 2023
The Laurens Police Department announced today that Chief Keith Grounsell was selected to attend the FBI National Command Course (NCC) Session 4 (May 15-19, 2023) in Quantico, Virginia at the…
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PC Women’s Basketball to Host Charleston Southern on Saturday
February 21, 2023
Come out on Saturday to show your support for the PC Women’s basketball team as the take on Charleston Southern in critical Big South match up. The game is on…
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South Carolina: Sometimes You Like It, Sometimes You Don’t
February 21, 2023
Sunday, March 12 a special program will be presented at the Laurens County Public Library (1017 West Main Street, Laurens SC). From 2-4 pm the Friends of the Library will…
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Food Truck Monday is Back in Clinton
February 21, 2023
Food Truck Monday is back! It’s always been a crowd pleaser in Clinton and it’s coming back. Come out on Monday, March 13 for the return of Food Truck Monday. But…
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Meltdown in Dixie Screening with the Echo Project at Presbyterian College
February 21, 2023
The Center for Creative Partnerships of Orangeburg is bringing the South Carolina focused documentary film Meltdown In Dixie to Laurens County for a community screening on Thurs, March 2nd at…
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Lander Microbiology Students Conduct Research for Good Times Brewing
February 21, 2023
A microbiology class at Lander University can say “cheers” to the nation’s rapidly growing, competitive craft beer industry and know that their research is part of that success. The average…
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Ingram Lecture speaker shares stories of South Carolina’s black history
February 21, 2023
Presbyterian College remembered the forgotten heroes of South Carolina’s black history Monday during the annual Dr. Booker T. Ingram Jr. Convocation and Lecture. CBS political contributor, political consultant, and native…
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Fort Lindley and Great Cane Brake Battlefield Walks Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25
February 21, 2023
Local historian Durant Ashmore will lead interested citizens in a walk back in time with visits to Fort Lindley and Great Cane Brake Battlefields. At Fort Lindley in Laurens County,…
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PC welcomes brightest high school students for biggest scholarship interviews
February 20, 2023
Presbyterian College invited some of the area’s brightest high school students to campus Saturday for the college’s two most prestigious scholarships. Students made their final pitches in the Service Entrepreneurship…
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Early Voting for Municipal Elections Open Now
February 20, 2023
Early voting for the upcoming municipal elections started today and allows all eligible voters to vote in person prior to the March 7 voting day. Early voting is being conducted…
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Scoops on West Main Coming to Clinton in March
February 20, 2023
What was first an ice cream shop, will now become Scoops on West Main. Laila’s of Clinton opened last year to an enthusiastic crowd of ice cream lovers. The ice…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts USC Upstate in Last Home Game of the Season on Wednesday, February 22
February 20, 2023
LAST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON! Let’s pack out Templeton! Come on out and show your support for your PC Men’s Basketball Team as they look to take down USC…
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PC Partners with Lake Institute on Faith and Giving to Offer Course on Religious Fundraising
February 20, 2023
Religious leaders in faith-based organizations and institutions throughout the southeast have an opportunity to discover more about the joys of generosity. Presbyterian College is teaming up with the Indiana University…
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PC Political Science Department to Host Two Meet the Candidate Events
February 20, 2023
The Political Science Department will be hosting two political forums to allow the campus and broader communities to “Meet the Candidates” for the upcoming local elections to be held on Tuesday,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate lawsuit against EPA to protect states’ sovereignty over water and land
February 17, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of more than 20 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect states’ ability to govern their…
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GSSM Math Instructor Jenny Salazar Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
February 17, 2023
Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Math Instructor, Jenny Salazar was nominated and named a Claes Novel Educator of Distinction. Each year, student members of The National Society of…
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