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Wednesday Web 3: Shared Mission of Support

The spirit of community and compassion filled Westminster Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 1, as the Upstate Pregnancy Center and Select Health of South Carolina (First Choice) hosted the …

Wednesday Web 5: 2025-2026 STEAM on the Square Logo Design Winner Announced at Laurens County School District 55 School Board Meeting

Laurens – Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Jody Penland recognized Bellinda Diaz at the October 27, 2025, School Board Meeting, for winning the LCSD 55 Science, …

Wednesday Web 6: State Report Cards

The number of top-rated schools increased this year, while the number in the lowest category shrunk COLUMBIA — South Carolina high schools posted their highest graduation rate in a decade, …

All schools average except one

Laurens County School District 56  State Report Card Press Release   South Carolina’s School Report Cards provide stakeholders with a picture of school performance data, with the …
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Wednesday Web 4: Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid Hurt Laurens County

Editor, The current administration touts “America First!” but the facts are showing something very different. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), better known as …

OPINION: Stop weaponizing hunger, federal workers to score points

Republicans in Washington – members of Congress in particular – should be ashamed of themselves for using the federal government shutdown to score political points. They are …

Wednesday Web 1: In Our View, This is the National Coach of the Year

What better coaching job has been done in American College Football than has been done this season by Presbyterian College Football Head Coach Steve Englehart? Go ahead, we’ll wait, just name …

If it was really about people being shot dead ...

... We would be sending the National Guard to Anderson, South Carolina, Beaufort, South Carolina, the coast of North Carolina, and high school/college events in Mississippi. This is where …

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Wednesday Web 2: Photos of a Region Championship

Clinton’s experience won out over a very young Blacksburg team Friday night to give the Red Devils their 4th region championship in a row, 48-7, playing at Blacksburg. It was the first …

PHOTOS: The Cursed Chronicle Casts a Spell of Fun on Downtown Clinton

On Friday, October 25, The Clinton Chronicle transformed into “The Cursed Chronicle” for a spooktacular afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun. From 3 to 7 p.m., the parking lot was …
Javen "Zoom" Cook & Chris Boyd are Clinton selections for the Touchstone Energy Bowl, post-season in Myrtle Beach.

Wednesday Web 1: A Historic Night

A new school record for rushing yardage and 5 touchdowns by Javen Cook were more than enough for Clinton to earn a 3-0 region mark with a 56-14 win Friday over Landrum. Playing on Senior Night, …

Wednesday Web 2: That's God giving you a little nudge

Mike Ayers talked to the Laurens County Touchdown Club Thursday about losing his first chance to excel at football in college, and how he got a second chance. A Hall of Fame football head coach …
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Squealin' on the Square

Downtown Laurens was sizzlin’ for the 25th annual Squealin’ on the Square! From live music and BBQ to car shows, contests, and family fun — this weekend had it all! 

Clinton VS Landrum & Senior Night

The Clinton Red Devils faced off against Landrum under the lights Friday night. Before kickoff, the spotlight was on the senior athletes from football, band, color guard, and cheer

OUT NOW! - 2025 Laurens County Guide

 The 2025 Laurens County Guide Magazine is officially out! Explore your community, discover top outdoor activities, and catch up on local developments. Pick up your FREE copy here at The Clinton …

Thank You Advertisers - 2025 Laurens County Guide

This video is to thank the following advertisers for their participation in our 2025 Laurens County Guide: KOA of Newberry Self Regional Laurens County Water and Sewer …
Sports
Girls Tennis 1 win away from playing for state championship - but fall to Landrum
Our girls tennis will play for the AA Upper State Championship tomorrow (TODAY, Nov. 4) at Landrum High School. Match time is 5 PM. #GBR Louie Alexander Athletic Director Assistant …
PC Blue Hose Football becomes the first Pioneer Football League institution since 2009 to be listed in both national rankings for six weeks in a row
The 8-1 Presbyterian College football team has achieved something no other school from the PFL has been able to in the last 16 years: stay inside both the AFCA Coaches Poll and the Stats Perform FCS …
PC Football aims for 7th consecutive win at home & gets it
The Presbyterian College football team looks to steer the ship back in the right direction on Saturday afternoon following their first loss in over a full calendar year, entertaining Valparaiso at …
Wednesday Web 4: Hoops to hold Blue Madness
The Presbyterian Blue Hose men’s and women’s basketball programs will hold Blue Madness this Thursday, October 30, at 7 p.m. in the Templeton Center. Beginning at 7 p.m., Trunk or …
Barbieri named Top 30 finalist for NCAA Women of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 2025 Presbyterian College graduate Chiara Barbieri, who suited up for the Southeast Regional Champion Blue Hose women’s wrestling team, has become the first-ever PC …
JUSTIN MONTGOMERY - 3 touchdowns against Stetson
Eleven-game win streak on the line as PC travels to Dayton - Flyers spring the upset
DAYTON, Ohio – The nation’s second-longest active winning streak will be put to the test on Saturday afternoon as the #16/19 Presbyterian College football team flies north to Dayton. …
Crime
NICARIOUS TRAYKEL DESJAR MCKEE
Greenwood drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison following joint narcotics investigation
Greenwood – A joint investigation between local and federal authorities ended with a drug dealer heading to prison for 15 years, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday. …
ELECTIONS ARRESTS
COLUMBIA — Police arrested South Carolina’s recently fired elections director, Howard Knapp, on embezzlement and misconduct-in-office charges related to his use of state-provided vehicles …
Steven Antwan Redd
Drugs, guns in local apartment
The Clinton Police Department has issued this statement (only suspect from Clinton is Steven Antwan Redd, pictured): “On Friday October 17th during the morning hours, your Clinton Police …
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Ceremony honors 46 killed in domestic violence incidents in SC last year
COLUMBIA — When pastor Stewart Rawson first met Sherri Redmond, he thought it was strange that her ex-husband lived with her. “I soon learned that that was who Sherri is: kind to a …
Wednesday Web 1 - 20-year-old Clinton woman is shot dead
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office has posted: “Per Coroner Patti Canupp - On Friday, October 3rd, 2025, Chief Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton responded to Kingsborough Circle in Clinton, …
Judge who ruled against the feds sees her house burn down
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating a fire that erupted over the weekend at the Edisto Island home of a circuit court judge and her husband, a former state senator. Three people …