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Fifth-ranked Hurricanes off to hot start
Billy Cannada Staff Writer PIEDMONT—The Wren High baseball team is firing on all cylinders early, boasting a 10-2 record after taking down Belton Honea Path and Palmetto in recent wins. The Hurricanes are currently ranked in the top five of South Carolina AAA schools, and dominating performances from key players have them looking for continued success down the road. Wren grabbed its ninth win over BHP last week, edging out the third-r...
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Powdersville gateway sign unveiled
The “Welcome to Powdersville” sign unveiling ceremony was held on Thursday, March 28 at the corner of Hwy. 153 and Hwy 81. “The Powdersville Business Council is very happy today,” said Cindy Hopkins, president of the Easley Chamber of Commerce. “The sign has been under development since the fall of 2011 and it has been a long effort through fund raising. The total cost of the sign was approximately $4,000.” U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan (R), Laurens,...
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Skateboarder struck by oncoming traffic in Clemson
CLEMSON—Clemson police say a skateboarder was hit by oncoming traffic on Tuesday afternoon and is now being treated at a local hospital. Clemson authorities say 20-year old Jacob Chase Morris was hit at approximately 1:19 p.m. Authorities Jim H. Payne was driving his 2006 Honda mini-van when he struck Morris. Morris was transported to the hospital by EMS. He is currently in neuro-intensive care for a head injury at AnMed Health Medical Ce...
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Judiciary subcommittee passes open carry bill
PICKENS COUNTY—South Carolina residents could soon be allowed to carry firearms openly without a permit. A State Senate Judiciary subcommittee passed legislation that would eliminate the current requirement of concealment and allows any legal gun owner to carry a firearm, without obtaining a Concealed Weapons Permit. The bill, which has seen several key amendments according to Sen. Larry Martin (R-Pickens), heads back to the Judiciary Com...
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