The SC SBDC Encourages You to “Shop Small” on Small Business Saturday, November 26, to Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses
November 7, 2022
Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier…
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Groundbreaking Planned for Rosemont Historic Site
November 7, 2022
Historic preservation and the opportunity for increased historic tourism will be the highlights of a groundbreaking ceremony planned for the Rosemont historic site on Monday, November 14 at 11 a.m…
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USTA Fall Tennis Festival Supports Laurens County Humane Society
November 4, 2022
The Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association is partnering with the Laurens County Humane Society for their fundraiser during the USTA Southern Fall Tennis Festival on November 12. The event will take place from 9…
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Clinton Red Devils in Final Four of Mascot Challenge
November 4, 2022
WSPA (Channel 7) is holding a Mascot Challenge and the Clinton Red Devils have advanced to the final round. The challenge is fan based which means that fans of a…
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PC to Host Blood Drive
November 4, 2022
Donating blood saves lives. Presbyterian College in partnership with The Blood Connection, will host a blood drive at Springs Student Center, Monday, November 7th. The blood drive will be held…
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Game On! Thousands of students statewide learning about life science careers, lining up to win prizes
November 3, 2022
In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…
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City of Clinton Among 2022 Elevate Upstate Grant Finalists
November 3, 2022
Ten at the Top (TATT) is excited to host their Annual Celebrating Successes event on Wednesday, November 16th. At this event, the finalists for the 2022 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate…
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Laurens Police Department Congratulates Officers on Promotions
November 2, 2022
Laurens Police Department (LPD) recently promoted several officers. LPD Chief Grounsell and the entire department congratulates the following officers on their promotions: Kevin Cox on his promotion to Administrative Captain…
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Music in the Garden – Christmas Edition November 18
November 2, 2022
What a great time of year for an outdoor concert! Verdin’s Too is bringing back “Steve Eager & Friends” on Friday, Nov. 18 for an outdoor concert and more! Come…
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Coat and Cozies Drive – Helping Those in Need
November 2, 2022
We may not get much snow in South Carolina but winter temps do dip into the frigidly cold zone. For those really cold days, everyone needs to bundle up with…
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Friday Night Lights – Play Offs Round 1
November 2, 2022
Last week marked week 11 of high school football and the end of the regular season. Clinton Red Devils go into the playoffs this week undefeated . Here’s the lineup…
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Early Voting Continues Through Saturday November 5
November 2, 2022
Early voting in South Carolina began on Monday, October 24 and ends this Saturday, November 5. Mail absentee applications cannot be requested or accepted now but mail ballots will be…
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LCSO Trunk or Treat Serves Up Treats for Kids
November 1, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office held their annual Trunk or Treat and judging the by the crowd it was a huge success. The weather held off and an estimated 1,000…
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PC Senior Jaraczewski Earns Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year Honors
November 1, 2022
Senior Lili Jaraczewski was named the Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as announced by the league office on Saturday following the Big South Championship hosted by Longwood. She became…
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Fountain Inn Chamber Announces Annual Christmas Parade
November 1, 2022
The Fountain Inn Chamber announces the Annual Fountain Inn Christmas Parade will be held on December 7th at 5:30 pm. Applications to participate in the Parade are due November 7,…
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PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY LILLY FAMILY SCHOOL OF PHILANTHROPY PARTNER TO GIVE PC STUDENTS AND ALUMNI NEW GRADUATE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE OPPORTUNITIES
November 1, 2022
A new partnership between the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI and Presbyterian College will give PC graduates a special opportunity to pursue an education with the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
November 1, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. This request comes after extensive damage assessments conducted by local officials,…
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The “Sesqui Series” Football made a short-lived debut in 1950s at Lander
November 1, 2022
Andy Griffith was a rising star in 1953 when he recorded the hit, “What It Was, Was Football.” The monologue featured the story of a naïve, young preacher who stumbles…
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Novel by Lander Alumnus Selected for Publication in Fall of 2023
October 31, 2022
Since his graduation from Lander University in 2015, Robert Maynor has made a point to keep in touch with his former professor, Dr. Andy Jameson, who teaches literature and creative…
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Touchdown Club Names Jay Martin of Clinton High as Player of the Week
October 31, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 28th, the Player of the week is senior offensive lineman and captain Jay Martin of…
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Merry Market Holiday Craft Fair Returning to the Laurens County Museum
October 31, 2022
The Magnolia Room at the Laurens County Museum will come alive for the season on November 25 and 26 at the “Merry Market at the Museum” Holiday Craft Fair. Craft…
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CHS 2022 Turkey Trot Registration and Sponsorships Open Now
October 31, 2022
The Clinton High School Cross Country teams will host their annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Clinton High School. This is the 3rd year for the Turkey…
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LCSD 55 Releases 2021-2022 School Report Card Data
October 29, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) seeks to empower, inspire, educate, and inform students, staff, and stakeholders. In the efforts of continued transparency, LCSD 55 is sharing information on…
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LCSD 55 Embraced Read Aloud to a Child Week
October 29, 2022
Reading aloud supports literacy in classroom instruction. Reading aloud helps students develop early literacy skills, social skills, and life skills. It also supports the learning of students with significant cognitive…
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Present, Former Students Mix at Lander Homecoming Event
October 29, 2022
Lander University students belonging to the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) mingle with older members during a meet and greet, one of numerous Lander homecoming activities. Alumni belonging to NPHC’s Zeta…
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Lady Red Devils Tennis Falls to Chapman
October 28, 2022
A great season came to an end tonight for the Lady Red Devils Tennis Team with an exciting match against Chapman. The Lady Red Devils finished the post-season in the…
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City of Clinton to Hold Veterans Day Program – Public Invited
October 27, 2022
The city of Clinton will hold a Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 1:00 pm. The program will be held at the train depot in downtown Clinton.…
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A New Pizza Option in Clinton with Authentic Italian Flare
October 27, 2022
It’s a small storefront but it’s packed with flavor and flair and on day two of a soft opening they were busy. Very busy. Gerard’s Italian Pizza & Subs opened…
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Laurens County Diaper Drives Help Parents in Need
October 26, 2022
The cost of many things has increased, and diapers is certainly one of them. In July 2021, Bloomberg reported that the cost of Pampers went from about $25 for 200…
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Laurens Police Dept. Seeks Community Support for K9 Grant Program
October 26, 2022
The Aftermath K9 Grant will award a total of $15,000 in grants to the top eight (8) agencies to create or maintain a K9 unit, purchase safety equipment, or support…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 11
October 26, 2022
Last week marked week 10 of high school football. The weather for Friday looks great for some football so go out and support your team. Here’s the lineup for this…
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PTC Student-Authored Research Papers Lead to Scholarships
October 26, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that two of its second-year Respiratory Care Program students recently won scholarships for research papers they wrote. The students — Amaro Sunga…
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The Patch in Mountville Transitioning from Pumpkins to Christmas Trees
October 26, 2022
The 2022 pumpkin season is a wrap for The Patch in Mountville. The Patch is a local farm in Laurens County specializing in all things Fall. Their 2022 season included…
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Lady Red Devils Tennis Advance in Playoffs
October 25, 2022
The Clinton High School Lady Red Devils advanced to the 3rd round of the AAA Girls Tennis playoffs with a 4-3 win tonight over Wren High School. Here is the…
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The Vault in Laurens – Styling Clients in New Location on the Square in Laurens
October 25, 2022
What is now a vibrant and growing public square in Laurens hasn’t always been this way. Seven plus years ago Michelle Compton had a vision to establish the Vault in…
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864 Realty Announces Addition of Adele Alducin to the 864 Team
October 25, 2022
864 Realty, LLC announces that experienced realtor, Adele Alducin has joined the 864 team. Alducin brings a great deal of knowledge of the industry, having grown up in residential construction…
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Clinton Rhythm on the Rails Weekend Draws Large Crowds to Town
October 24, 2022
The annual Rhythm on the Rails event was held in downtown Clinton this past weekend. The weather was perfect and judging from the turnout it was a great success. City…
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Early Voting Starts and Deadline for Mail Absentee Ballot Application is Friday
October 24, 2022
Early voting started today and the deadline for mail absentee ballot application is Friday, October 28. Here is what you need to know about Early Voting and Absentee Voting. Early…
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Touchdown Club Names Laurens Academy Senior, Clarence Bertoli, Player of the Week
October 24, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club announced that for games played on October 21st, the Player of the Week is senior running back and special teams player Clarence Bertoli of Laurens…
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PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…
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PC Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds to Perform
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds will present a concert, Resounding Spirit!, on Thursday, November 3. The concert features grandiose music in sound and meaning. We know by experience that music…
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National, South Carolina 2022 NAEP results released
October 24, 2022
Today, the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics released the results of the 2022 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as…
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Keeping Laurens County Clean One Road at a Time
October 24, 2022
The Laurens County inmate litter crew cleaned up 35,920 pounds of trash this past month. As a result of their work, the following roads were cleaned: Riverfork Road (2 days)…
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Business Leadership Symposium Displays Positive Impact of Lander Alumni
October 24, 2022
The strategic operating principle of Lander University’s College of Business is “Educating through Impact.” This principle was in full display on Thursday, Oct. 13, as the college hosted its second…
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Piedmont Tech Elevates Surgical Technology Program to Associate Degree Status
October 24, 2022
This fall, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) upgraded its Surgical Technology degree program from a diploma to an associate of applied science. “The point of diploma programs is to prepare individuals…
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Lander’s Martin-Sims Golf Class draws enthusiastic support
October 24, 2022
With 121 players gathered to play 18 holes of golf at the Greenwood Country Club, the Martin-Sims Golf Classic was much more than a day on the golf course. The…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 25 Agenda
October 23, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 25. With the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, this meeting and future meetings will…
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Lander Alumni Weekend Features ‘Fun With Physics’ Show
October 22, 2022
“Hands-on learning is the best type of learning,” according to Lander University Professor of Physics Dr. David Slimmer, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. Slimmer showed what he…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson opposes CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for children
October 21, 2022AG Wilson calls on ACIP to reject adding COVID-19 vaccine to the list of childhood immunizations and the VFC South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined other attorneys…
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Lander University celebration includes project for Meg’s House
October 21, 2022
A Bearcat plush toy found a comfy place to snuggle among piles of clothing and blankets collected at Lander University during the Homecoming 2022 celebration. In between a range of…
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