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Commentary: Blue Hose story will need more than fairytale magic
Sports Commentary – John Clayton Forget about Cinderella. She’s out of her depth now in Columbia. This is Buster Douglas business. This are Armani Edwards and Appalachian State stunning Michigan in the Big House vibes. This is Broadway Joe and the Jets beating the near-invincible Colts. This is Charismatic winning the Derby at 31-1 but…
Read MoreUnderdog Blue Hose set for rematch with Gamecocks
COLUMBIA – When South Carolina and Presbyterian face off at 2 p.m. Friday in Columbia, the Gamecocks will be without one of their best players. Even so, the Blue Hose are decided 53.5-point underdogs. All-American Kamilla Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center from Brazil by way of Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, will not be in…
Read MoreLet’s Dance: PC downs Sacred Heart, to face Gamecocks
Editor’s Note: Advertiser Editor John Clayton will be back in Columbia Thursday and Friday for complete coverage of PC’s NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 South Carolina. Read it all here. COLUMBIA – Presbyterian’s post-season glass slipper still fits. The PC women’s basketball team outlasted Sacred Heart 49-42 in the First Four of the NCAA…
Read MoreThornwell parts ways with Washington, opens football coach search
Thornwell Charter School, which is in its first year of varsity competition in team sports, is searching for a new head football coach after one season. Charlie Washington coached the Saints as they returned to varsity football for the first time in 18 years, but lasted only one season. Thornwell went 1-8 in Washington’s lone…
Read MoreAgriculture community takes the stage at Spotlight on Ag
Clinton, South Carolina – More than 430 farmers and supporters of the farm community in Laurens County gathered last Thursday evening for the annual Spotlight on Agriculture, learning about the plans for the new school of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University and awarding its Agriculturalist of the Year Award to 96-year-old Eddie Alexander of Mountville.…
Read MoreDistricts 55 and 56 to dismiss early for solar eclipse
Both Laurens County School Districts 55 and 56 will dismiss students early on Monday, April 8, the date of a solar eclipse that can be viewed in the county. The eclipse should be able to be viewed in Laurens County around 3 p.m., which is about the same time buses are to be carrying students…
Read MoreLaurens woman killed in car crash
A Laurens woman was killed late Saturday night in a single-car crash on Highway 39 in Mountville. Starkezian “Keke” Farrow, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, said Laurens County Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp. The accident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. She is survived by her son, Javaye Suber and her…
Read More24-year vet Copeland promoted to LPD chief
The City of Laurens promoted from within its own ranks, announcing Tuesday that veteran Laurens Police officer Heath Copeland has been hired as the city’s new police chief. Copeland, a 24-year veteran of the LPD, takes over for former chief Keith Grounsell, who resigned from the post two weeks ago. Copeland was appointed acting chief…
Read MorePC set for First Four, will face Sacred Heart
It didn’t take long for the Presbyterian College women’s basketball team to learn its NCAA Tournament fate Sunday night. PC will play Wednesday at Columbia’s Colonial Life Arena in the First Four against Northeastern Conference champion Sacred Heart (24-9). Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU. The winner…
Read MorePC schedules NCAA Women’s Tournament watch party for Sunday
Presbyterian College will host a watch party for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Selection Show Sunday at Templeton Center. The Selection Show, which will be broadcast by ESPN, will begin at 8 p.m. Doors at Templeton will open at 7:30 p.m. During the show, the NCAA Women’s Tournament brackets will be announced, so the Blue…
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