Clinton baseball headed to playoffs
April 26, 2021
It’s a good baseball season in Laurens County. Clinton has clinched a Class 3A spot and has a fighting shot at the Region 3 title. Laurens is battling for a…
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Spangler Fired as Presbyterian Football Coach
April 22, 2021
In a move greeted with shock and anger, Presbyterian College athletics director Rob Acunto fired head football coach Tommy Spangler after the Blue Hose finished the spring season with the…
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Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Golf Championship to be held at Dataw Island
April 21, 2021Dataw Island in Beaufort County will host the Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Golf Championship (CAA Championship) April 24-26, 2021. The nearly 7000-yard course is one of the Lowcountry’s pristine courses…
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Introduction to Adaptive Golf with Laurens County Special Needs Board
April 21, 2021
On April 14, 2021 Upstate-Carolina Adaptive Golf & Adaptive Golf Academy hosted an Adaptive Golf Coach training with Laurens County Disability and Special Needs Board. We had a great time…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 21, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 20, 2021
The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who died last summer…
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Just Say Something 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf fundraiser exceeds expectations
April 19, 2021
Just Say Something would like to thank everyone who sponsored, participated, and volunteered in the 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament, presented by the Reedy Property Group, on March…
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Blue Hose Take the Bus to Victory
April 18, 2021
Presbyterian College’s football took buses to Des Moines, Iowa, and returned with a winning season. The Blue Hose’ 28-24 victory over Drake enabled them to end the spring with their…
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Clinton Girls Soccer Win Big for their Seniors
April 16, 2021
After the night started with some tears and hugs following Clinton’s Senior Night celebration the Lady Red Devils dried their eyes and went to work. It was another all around…
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Experience Columbia SC Sports and Richland County Recreation Commission partner with Atlanta Braves in Growing the Game Initiative
April 15, 2021
Atlanta Braves alumni are coming to Columbia April 16 – 18 to support the Growing the Game initiative, which aims to pass along the love of baseball to a new…
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Undefeated Clinton Boys’ Tennis Senior Night on Thursday Against Chapman
April 15, 2021
Winning is nothing new for the Clinton boys tennis team. The latest team to go down in another Region 3-3A match was Emerald. Emerald fell 6-0 to the undefeated Red Devils,…
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Red Devils Win Softball Rivalry
April 15, 2021
Clinton edged Laurens in a season-opening softball tournament. The Raiders clobbered the Red Devils in their regular-season trip to Clinton. The Red Devils won something of a rubber match on…
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Fireflies announce full 2021 promotional schedule
April 14, 2021
The Columbia Fireflies today released the full promotional schedule for the 2021 season. Opening Night is slated for Tuesday, May 11 at 7:05pm versus the Augusta GreenJackets (Atlanta Braves). 2021…
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Goodyear 400 to debut at Darlington Raceway May 9
April 14, 2021
Darlington Raceway and Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a partnership on the entitlement of the spring NASCAR Cup Series race as part of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR on May…
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Major League Soccer and University of South Carolina announce multi-year education partnership
April 14, 2021
Major League Soccer and the University of South Carolina announced historic multi-year partnership making South Carolina an Official Education Partner of MLS. Through the strategic partnership, MLS players and Greats…
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Clinton Baseball Remains Perfect in Region Play
April 14, 2021
Clinton miraculously got out of a major jam in the first inning on Tuesday against Emerald. The Vikings scored a run, but that was it in the Red Devils’ 11-1…
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Clinton Girls Beat Union in Close Match
April 14, 2021
The Lady Red Devils returned from Spring Break in great form and played a well rounded game against a tough Yellow Jacket squad. The first half of the match ended…
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Another PC Football Player Finds National Distinction
April 12, 2021
Colby Campbell, a senior linebacker from Montmorenci, was named national defensive player of the week. Campbell set a school record with 25 tackles in Presbyterian’s 29-24 victory over Davidson. A…
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Blue Hose Turn the Tables on Davidson
April 11, 2021
For reasons related to the pandemic, Presbyterian played Davidson twice this year. At Davidson, the Wildcats prevailed, 41-24. Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium was quite different as the Blue Hose returned…
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Three Blue Hose Earn Big South Honors
April 7, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three members of the Presbyterian College volleyball team were honored by the Big South Conference as a part of its annual awards announcement on Wednesday afternoon. Junior…
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Columbia Fireflies 2021 ticketing update and safety protocols announced
April 6, 2021
Fireflies announce updated seating, safety and concessions policies to safely welcome fans back to Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies announced ticketing plans and other updates to policies and procedures at…
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PC’s Smyth Wins National Honor for Defensive Play
April 6, 2021
Jeffrey Smith, Presbyterian College defensive back, was named national player of the week for football in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). In a 26-3 victory over Stetson, Smyth returned…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am announces new sustainability program
April 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) has announced a new sustainability program, in partnership with Univar Solutions, for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation, becoming the first tournament…
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Blue Hose Doff Their Hatters, 26-3
April 5, 2021
The Presbyterian College scored all 3 touchdowns by means of defense and special teams in a 26-3 road victory over Stetson. Jeffrey Smyth twice intercepted Alex Piccirilli passes and returned…
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Raiders Outlast Red Devils
April 2, 2021
Laurens once led rival Clinton 14-0 at Ed Prescott Field on Thursday night. Somehow, before the night was mercifully over, the Red Devils whittled the margin down to three, 18-15,…
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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13
April 2, 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…
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Grand Slam, Great Pitching Lead Raiders
April 1, 2021
Jackson Edwards pitched a 1-hitter against Greer, but it was a single swing of the bat by Zach Faulkner that made a 5-0 victory most memorable. With the bases loaded…
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Lady Red Devils Fall to Chapman
March 31, 2021
The Lady Red Devils came out of the gate playing their brand of soccer. Crisp passes, great runs, crosses and shots. The Clinton girls looked dominant early in the game over Chapman. However…
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San Diego Slips Out with a Win over PC
March 28, 2021
The University of San Diego, the dominant team in the Pioneer Football League, got all it could handle from Presbyterian, which will be a full PFL member in the fall.…
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Raiders to Open Football in the Fall at T.L. Hanna
March 26, 2021
In his second season as Laurens head football coach, Daryl Smith will face a stern schedule in the fall. Among the Raiders’ opponents are Class 3A state champion Daniel and…
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Lander Welcomes Back Women’s Basketball Team
March 26, 2021
The Lander University campus gathered outside Finis Horne Arena on Friday, Mar. 26, to welcome back the Lander Women’s Basketball Team from their journey to Columbus, Ohio. The team finished…
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Red Devils to Open Football Season on Aug. 20
March 25, 2021
In hopes of conducting a normal football season in the fall, Clinton has built a 10-game schedule on the assumption that COVID-19 will not hinder it again. The Red Devils…
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Raiders Win Softball Rivalry at Clinton
March 25, 2021
It was a hard-fought, not a well-played, softball game between Laurens and Clinton. The Raiders defeated the Red Devils 20-14 on Thursday on Clinton’s home field. Read the full story…
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Clinton Girls Soccer Defeat Broome 3-0
March 24, 2021
The Lady Red Devils earned an excellent team win Tuesday night with one of there better played games of the season. The 3-0 shut out of Broome may have not…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing now agency of record for Greenville Swamp Rabbits
March 24, 2021
Greenville-based full-service marketing communications firm BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced it has added another sports team, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, to its client roster. BRIGHT+CO is already the agency of record for…
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Just Say Something hosts 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament – March 29th
March 24, 2021
Just Say Something will be hosting their 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 29th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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Carolina Surf & Supply
March 22, 2021
An affordable, one-stop shop for water sports & beach equipment rentals within the Lowcountry. We deliver directly to your rental home so the moment you arrive the fun can begin!…
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Lady Devils shut out Jackets 6-0
March 22, 2021
The Clinton and Union girls started Friday nights Varsity match more like a game of tennis with long back and forth kicks. It took the Lady Devils until the backside…
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Charleston Tennis to host WTA 250 tournament
March 22, 2021Charleston Tennis, LLC, which owns and operates the Volvo Car Open, will host an additional WTA tennis tournament this spring on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC. The Charleston 250, April 10…
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A Special Night for Raider Baseball
March 21, 2021
It was normal home baseball opener at Ed Prescott Field. Laurens JV and varsity teams won with ease over Emerald, and superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas threw out the first pitch.…
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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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BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation opens 2021 ticket sales
March 17, 2021
Ticket sales for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation open to the public today at BMWCharityGolf.com. This year’s tournament will return to Thornblade Club and The Cliffs…
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SCACA honors late Wando icon, Bob Hayes
March 16, 2021
The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) recently announced that Bob Hayes, former athletic director and football coach at Wando High School, has been posthumously elected to the SCACA Hall…
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Clemson researchers study athletic performance in wheelchair tennis using motion capture technology
March 15, 2021
Researchers from Clemson University are turning to motion capture technology to study the performance of wheelchair tennis athletes. The project aims to discern which wheelchair movement patterns on the tennis…
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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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The Karate Dojo breaks ground on new location in West Columbia
March 3, 2021
Hill Construction joined the local owners of The Karate Dojo to officially break ground on its new location. Offering youth and adult Martial Arts fitness programs, The Karate Dojo was…
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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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