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Red Devils coach to lead SC in Shrine Bowl

LIBERTY — Liberty High School announced on Friday their own Head Football Coach Paul Sutherland has been named the head coach of the South Carolina team for the 2025 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.


			
				                                Pictured is Colt Shope and Alycia Fuller holding the U.S. Flag. They help with honoring the military veterans in their closing moments of their life with special dignity and gratitude. 
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Baptist Easley Hospital gives special tribute to vets

EASLEY — It all began at Baptist Easley Hospital in February of 2024. They wanted to honor the military veterans in their care with dignity and gratitude.

Oconee Nuclear Station’s operating license extended 20 years

UPSTATE — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station for an additional 20 years.

Bloomer jumpstarts PHS seniors

POWDERSVILLE — On paper, Anna Lou Bloomer is a senior at Powdersville High School and is a member of the Patriots girls soccer team.

Powdersville coach takes over at Easley

EASLEY — Easley High School recently announced Austin Anderson as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for the Green Wave. Anderson is currently the head basketball coach at Powdersville High School.

Porter leads Patriots golf team

POWDERSVILLE — Pro golfer Jordan Spieth once said, “I’ve told myself I have a chance to make history, and that’s my focus.”

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What’s going on with Big Lots?

EASLEY — Big Lots! announced it will be reopening 132 stores in May 2025 — including the store on Pendleton Street in Easley.

Yes, that was a tornado

EASLEY — The National Weather Service reports that a tornado touched down in Upstate South Carolina over the weekend.

“Palmetto Payback” to return $600K in unclaimed funds

SOUTH CAROLINA — Some South Carolinians may find some unexpected cash in their mailboxes this month, thanks to a new initiative from the State Treasurer’s office.

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April 30:

Oconee Nuclear Station’s operating license extended 20 years

UPSTATE — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station for an additional 20 years.

The Peoples Bank announces grand opening of new Powdersville location

POWDERSVILLE — The Peoples Bank is pleased to announce that its new branch in Powdersville will host a grand opening event on April 30, 2025.

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