All-Star team from Taylors heading to Little League World Series

Harry Truman was president, color television had yet to be invented and Alaska and Hawaii were not yet states the last time a team from South Carolina played a game in the Little League World Series 65 years ago.

That will change on Friday when Northwood Little League from Taylors represents the Southeast against New England in the opening round of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

Northwood has spent the past few days practicing and preparing for the World Series and answering phone calls from many people calling to wish the team good luck. Clemson coach Monte Lee and University of South Carolina coach Chad Holbrook are among those who have called to offer well wishes, while the Atlanta Braves posted a video online with messages from players, including Cameron Maybin, Andrelton Simmons and A.J. Pierzynski.

Want to offer your own congratulations? Tweet it to @NwllBaseball and make sure to include @thestate or #thestate so The State can add your well wishes.

This story was originally published August 19, 2015 at 11:23 AM with the headline "All-Star team from Taylors heading to Little League World Series."