PC Jazz Band Concert Tuesday April 25
April 24, 2023
We bring More Than Jazz this Tuesday! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby Just Cares for Me…
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Clinton High Boys Tennis Team Win Regional Championship and Head to Playoffs
April 24, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team rounded out their regular season this past week with two home wins, including a big win on senior night, and a win on…
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Lander’s New ‘Launch into College’ Program Offers Free Summer Courses and Housing Options to Qualifying Students
April 23, 2023
Lander University is the recipient of a generous grant from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) that will establish a new summer learning program in which students can…
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Thornwell Charter School Seeks Candidates for Three Board Positions
April 22, 2023
Thornwell Charter School in Clinton, SC is seeking candidates for three seats on the Board of Directors. The elected candidates will serve a two-year term. Candidates must apply online. Those interested can…
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Lander Students Awarded for Excellence in Speech, Theatre and Communication
April 21, 2023
Lander University students won big during the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by Lander’s Department of Media and Communication on the University’s Greenwood campus Saturday,…
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The Laurens Police Department Installing 25 License Plate Reading Cameras to Help Solve Crime
April 21, 2023
During the week of April 20, 2023, the Laurens Police Department started installing 25 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras to solve and reduce crime. This installation will take place…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – April 25 Agenda
April 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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PC Solo Guitar Recital – La Chitarra Italiano dell’Ottocento ~ The Guitar in 19th Century Italy
April 20, 2023
Dr. James Buckland, adjunct professor of classical guitar with the Department of Music at Presbyterian College, will perform a solo guitar recital on Monday, April 24th at 7:30pm. The title…
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High Schoolers Try Hands-On Farm Tasks at Piedmont Technical College
April 20, 2023
A backhoe, a fluffy 5-day-old baby goat, welding torches, high-tech drone tours, and much more caught the attention of 43 high school students from five schools at the Piedmont Technical…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool Registration for 2023-2024 School Year
April 20, 2023
Preschool registration for 2023-2024 school year is now open at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. First Presbyterian Church is located at 410 E. Carolina Avenue. Weekday preschool hours are 7:45-11:30…
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Laurens Hosts 2nd Annual Earth Day Community Cleanup
April 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will host their second annual Earth Day Community Cleanup on Thursday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 22nd. City employees and volunteers will come together to show…
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Walking Tour of Newly Discovered Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield – Saturday, April 22
April 19, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, historian Durant Ashmore will lead a walking tour of Hammond’s Old Store and Hayes Station Battlefield. The event will start at 10:00 am and the location…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads multistate amicus brief defending parental speech
April 19, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson filed an amicus brief, with nine other attorneys general, aimed at protecting parents’ free speech, in the Moms for Liberty – Brevard County, Florida v. Brevard…
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Sip & Stroll this Friday – Limited Tickets Still Available
April 19, 2023
Laurens Sip & Stroll is this Friday and it’s not too late to join in on the fun. A limited number of tickets are still available for purchase. You can…
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BBQ Fundraiser to Help Science Olympiad Teams Raise Funds to Go to National Competition
April 19, 2023
The legacy of winning continues for the Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School Science Olympiad teams. Both teams won the State championship on April 1 and are preparing to…
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Scoops on West Main Goes Mobile
April 19, 2023
Question: What could be better than having a delicious ice cream cone (or cup) at Scoops on West Main? Answer: Having Scoops on West Main bring the ice cream to you!…
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LCSO Jail & Bail Set for May 19
April 19, 2023
The annual Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Jail and Bail fundraiser is set for Friday, May 19. Now in its fifth year, all proceeds from the fundraiser goes to support their…
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2023 Academic Symposium Called ‘Fantastic’
April 18, 2023
Lander University biology major Chandler Russian, right, of Ninety Six, discusses “Going Nuts: Eastern Gray Squirrel Behavior Is Unaffected by Predator Activity,” at this year’s Student Academic Symposium. Russian, who…
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Latino Student Summit promotes education, career opportunities
April 18, 2023
Christian Barrientos is a firm believer in “there is power behind sharing your story.” Speaking to the South Carolina Latino Student Summit at Lander University, Barrientos told his personal story…
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Outstanding Educators from Piedmont Technical College Honored
April 18, 2023
Three Piedmont Technical College (PTC) employees were honored recently as Outstanding Educators for the 2022-2023 academic year by the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) at its annual conference in…
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Special Election for Open Seat on Laurens County School District 55 Board
April 17, 2023
The Laurens County Voter Registration & Elections office has given notice that a non-partisan special election for Laurens County School District 55 will be held at Precincts fixed by law…
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PTC Foundation 5K Participants Bring the Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
April 17, 2023
Runners and walkers in the Piedmont Technical College Foundation’s 2nd Annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk brought their own brand of sunshine to an otherwise wet course beneath…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Launch of 8th Judicial Circuit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
April 17, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the launch of the 8th Judicial Circuit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force from the steps of the Greenwood County Courthouse. The regional task force was…
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Laurens County School District 55 Receives an Award for Safety Made Clear Campaign
April 17, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) received the Golden Achievement Award from the South Carolina National School Public Relations Association (SC NSPRA) for their “Laurens 55: Safety Made Clear”…
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History Lunch and Learn at Laurens County Museum – “Henry and John Laurens…Tragic Heroes” Revolutionary War Lecture
April 17, 2023
Historian and author Richard Fowler will discuss the tragic tale of Henry and John Laurens, a father and son who were on the front lines of the struggle for independence…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – April 18
April 17, 2023
Laurens City Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 214 Church Street in Laurens. The agenda is below for those interested in attending. All…
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Laurens County Cancer Association Seeks Community Support for Client Needs
April 17, 2023
“One person can make a difference and everyone should try.” ~ John F. Kennedy The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) is asking the community to help them and make a…
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Postal Service Rate Increase Pending
April 16, 2023
On April 10th 2023, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect July 9, 2023. The new…
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2023 Senior Art Exhibit Features Talented Clinton Student Among Trio of College Artists
April 16, 2023
Presbyterian College’s Senior Art Exhibition at Harper Gallery features the works of seniors Taylor Cunningham, Cydni Miller, and Matthew Duncan. The exhibition is open to the public from noon to…
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Swearing-In Ceremony for Laurens Mayor and Council Members Set for April 18
April 16, 2023
The City of Laurens will be hosting a ceremony for recently elected city officials who will take their oaths of office on Tuesday, April 18 at 4pm at Laurens Pedestrian…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Posts RFP for Redeveloping 100 and 102 West Main Street
April 16, 2023
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation recently posted a Request For Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified developers to submit their proposals to redevelop 100 and 102 West Main Street in Clinton. The…
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Laurens Native, James “Bubba” Rawl, Tapped for New Director Position with South Carolina Department of Education
April 16, 2023
Last week James “Bubba” Rawl resigned from his position on the Laurens District 55 School Board. The resignation was a result of his new position. Rawl has been hired to…
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PC Youth Soccer Camps Announced
April 14, 2023
It’s Springtime and before you know it schools will be closing for the summer break. Now is the time parents are looking for camp options for their kids. The Presbyterian…
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Moore Talks About ‘Life After Lander’
April 13, 2023
Graduating seniors filed into Centennial Hall on Tuesday, April 11, to hear Professor of Accounting Dr. Gail Moore talk about life after Lander. Topics discussed included paycheck withholdings, the high…
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Annual Advocacy Day for Access & Independence at the South Carolina Statehouse & Streamed Live Online
April 13, 2023
The SC Access & Independence Network, in association with the SC Statewide Independent Living Council, will host Advocacy Day for Access & Independence on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 10…
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Hello Weekend – Round Up of Local Events
April 12, 2023
After the cold and rainy Easter weekend everyone must be looking forward to a dry weekend. The forecast looks great for Saturday and there is a long list of things…
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Straight Street of Laurens to Hold Sign Dedication
April 12, 2023
Straight Street of Laurens recently reopened its doors under the leadership of Van Tumblin as Executive Director. This weekend they will their new digital sign in memory of King and…
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Carolina Land Company Sells Laurens Recreational Tract
April 12, 2023
Carolina Land Company recently represented the Seller of 40 acres on Elmore Road in Laurens, SC in the sale of his family property. The buyer, a Greenville County resident, purchased…
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Lander College of Business to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 12, 2023
Lander University’s College of Business is hosting a live, interactive webinar for South Carolina’s technical college students who are interested in transferring to Lander to complete a bachelor’s or master’s…
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LCSD 55 Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 17-21
April 12, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) would like to thank and acknowledge our incredible volunteers who give so much of their time to our district. Thank you for your…
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City of Clinton to Hold Career Paths Field Study Day – Investing in the Future of Clinton
April 12, 2023
The City of Clinton and Piedmont Tech will host a Career Paths Field Study Day for 2023 graduating from Laurens District 56 & 55, Piedmont Tech, and Presbyterian College on…
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United Community Bank reveals upcoming construction plans for Laurens branch
April 12, 2023
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank is excited to announce the next step to improve its downtown Laurens branch. Construction will begin…
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Laurens County First Steps Reschedules Child Abuse Prevention Event – Partners with Main Street Laurens
April 11, 2023
Laurens County First Steps (LCFS) has announced that the Child Abuse Prevention – Celebrating Safe Children event scheduled for Friday, April 14th has been postponed due to the threat of…
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Life Line Screening at Westminster Presbyterian Church on April 17
April 11, 2023
Life Line Screening assesses nearly 1 million people each year for risks of stroke and cardiovascular disease. According to their website, for 4 out of 5 people who have a…
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Tyanna Porter Helps Create a Welcoming Environment for Prospective Students
April 11, 2023
Lander University senior nursing major Tyanna Porter, of Union, loves getting the chance to meet prospective students while leading tours as a presidential ambassador. “I enjoy being able to talk…
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Clinton Middle and Clinton High Win State Science Olympiad at The Citadel
April 11, 2023
Saturday, April 1, is usually reserved for harmless pranks and practical jokes; however, on the first Saturday of April and the first day of Spring Break, two Clinton teams had…
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ZF Donates 14 Transmissions to PTC Auto Tech Program
April 11, 2023
ZF Transmissions in Gray Court recently donated 14 transmissions to the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Automotive Technology Program. Just as a transmission regulates the speed of an engine power directed…
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Earth Day Community Clean Ups Scheduled for April
April 11, 2023
Throughout the month of April, Laurens County residents are coming together to celebrate Earth Day by participating in various community cleanups across Laurens County. Residents are encouraged to join in…
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Laurens Annual Sip & Stroll – Tickets Still Available for April 21st Event
April 11, 2023
Merchants, music and wine all combine for a fun evening at Main Street Laurens’ annual Sip & Stroll event. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 21,…
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