Maura Kindel puts an exclamation point on the term student athlete.

CENTRAL – Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) recently announced Donna Pittman, Co-Director of the university’s Warriors CARE Center, has been elected to serve on the National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA) Board of Directors as the Region IV Delegate for the 2025–2026 term.

SOUTH CAROLINA – In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, Attorney General Alan Wilson wants residents to be aware of how to avoid being scammed when dealing with downed trees and limbs.

LIBERTY — At press time, the Liberty High School wrestling team had an impressive 20-2 overall record.

EASLEY — It didn’t take too long to introduce everyone on Senior Night last week for the Easley wrestling team.

In 1951 a 31-year-old African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks was not feeling well.

EASLEY — The last nine months, Capris of Easley Italian Cuisine has not missed a beat.

PICKENS COUNTY — The Clemson University Tiger Band has been selected to appear in the Juried Marching Band Video Presentations at the 2026 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. The ensemble was chosen through an anonymous adjudication process conducted by college band directors from across the region. The presentations will showcase Tiger Band’s “Wicked” halftime show, originally performed during the Clemson vs. Florida State game in the 2025 football season.

CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) was named South Carolina Employer of the Year at the 2025 SC Transition Awards, presented by the Transition Alliance of South Carolina. The award recognizes employers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities for students with disabilities.

PICKENS COUNTY — Recent cold temperatures, snow and ice across South Carolina have caused significant winter injury in cool‑season forage stands. Clemson University forage specialists urge producers to assess their fields carefully in the coming weeks.

PENDLETON —- Seven hundred and twenty-five students have been named to Tri-County Technical College’s Dean’s List for fall 2025.