Janifer Bishop Thomason
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Mrs. Janifer Bishop Thomason was born in Greenwood, South Carolina to Phylis Nelson Bishop Lewis and the late Edward Bishop on December 31, 1973. She was of the Baptist faith and attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina where she was a graduate of Laurens District 55 High…
Read MoreDorris Jane Young Nave Folwell
Dorris Jane Young Nave Folwell April 19, 1942 – July 23, 2021 Dorris Jane Young Nave Folwell, 79, died peacefully in her home on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Sadie Young, Sr. and her husband William “Bill” Folwell. She is survived by her son Charles (Wendy)…
Read MoreQuigley Wins Award at iNRB Competition
GREENVILLE, SC (07/23/2021)– Daniel Quigley, a resident of Fountain Inn, was recently recognized by the Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (iNRB) 2021 in a virtual award ceremony. This is the seventh time BJU students have entered the competition. They have won awards in the film category every year. This year, they swept the film category. NRB…
Read MoreGovernor Kristi Noem Announced As Keynote Speaker for Faith & Freedom BBQ
Laurens SC – U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-3) announced that this year’s special guest for his 10th Annual Faith & Freedom BBQ will be Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota. The event, which will take place on the evening of August 23rd at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, is known as South Carolina’s largest…
Read MorePresident’s, Dean’s and Awards Lists
Sewanee Dean’s List for Spring 2021 SEWANEE, Tenn. (Grassroots Newswire) July 23, 2021 – Ben Wilcox of Gray Court, S.C., has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of the South for the Spring 2021 term. To earn a place on Sewanee’s Dean’s List, a student must earn a minimum grade point average…
Read MoreStudents Attend Summer Orientation at Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, SC (07/21/2021)– Nearly 300 incoming students participated in Summer Orientation 2021 at Bob Jones University on June 18-19 or June 25-26. Incoming students and their parents became familiar with the campus and attended informational sessions about the BJU experience including academics, student development and financial aid. Students were also able to receive academic and…
Read MoreSandra Charlene Shepard Bryson
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Sandra Charlene Shepard Bryson, age 68, wife of Ronald Lee Bryson, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Langston Place in Clinton, SC. She was born September 19, 1952 in Laurens, SC was the daughter of the late Charles A. Shepard and Betty Lyda Shepard. In addition to her husband,…
Read MoreLois Hipp Reames
Laurens, South Carolina Lois Hipp Reames, age 85, of 1401 Chestnut Street Ext. and wife of Thomas Vincent Reames, Sr., passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her home. Born in Fountain Inn, SC, she was the daughter of the late Boyd E. and Mattie Kelley Hipp. Mrs. Reames retired as a secretary for Don…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Sadler-Hughes Apothecary’s New Location
Friday, July 16, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new location of Sadler-Hughes Apothecary. For over 100 years, Sadler Hughes Apothecary has been serving the community and looks forward to continuing its service at the new location, 102 Jacobs Highway in Clinton, SC. Father and son duo, Walter…
Read MoreGrand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Floyd Family Funeral Home
A Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting was hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 16, to celebrate Floyd Family Funeral Home. The owner, Mr. James Floyd Jr., is a Presbyterian College student-athlete alumna, and he has deep roots in the Laurens County Community. James began his funeral services career alongside his mother…
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