Early voting opens Wednesday for U.S. Senate runoff

  August 17, 2026

Three days at the election office in Laurens, then regular precincts on Aug. 25 Laurens County voters have three days of early voting ahead of the Aug. 25 special Republican…

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Flock cameras: what they are and how Laurens County uses them

  August 16, 2026

Flock cameras have been in the news a great deal lately. The automated license plate readers, made by the public safety company Flock Safety, have spread rapidly across the country,…

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Belfast Shooting Range closed until further notice

  August 15, 2026

The Belfast Shooting Range in Laurens County is closed until further notice, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced. The closure takes effect Aug. 17 and stems from timber…

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Laurens County receives $2.3 million for road improvements

  August 15, 2026

At the beginning of 2026, Laurens County receivedapproximately $2.3 million from the County Transportation Committee (‘CTC’) to conduct road  improvements on select Laurens County roads. These funds are provided by…

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Laurens County launches official government Facebook page

  August 11, 2026

Laurens County government now has an official presence on Facebook, giving residents a single place to find county announcements, meeting information and service updates. Public Information Officer Darbi Jackson announced…

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Lander Students Receive Scholarships from Mays Endowment

  August 9, 2026

The Greenwood County Community Foundation has awarded five Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Endowment scholarships to five students, four of whom are continuing their education at Lander University. The foundation, in…

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Clinton council tables Cambridge Farms annexation

  August 5, 2026

A standing-room-only crowd filled the Clinton City Council chambers Monday night, and after 16 residents spoke against the proposed Cambridge Farms subdivision, council tabled the annexation ordinance rather than take…

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Rave Energy of Laurens set to open behind GLEAMS

  August 5, 2026

A familiar name in Clinton nutrition is expanding into Laurens. Rave Energy of Laurens will open at 221 W. Laurens St., Suite B-4, in the space behind GLEAMS, joining the…

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Clinton police department hiring four officers

  August 5, 2026

The City of Clinton Police Department is accepting applications for four police officer positions, the city announced July 30. Police Chief Michael Addison said the department is looking for people…

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Tax free weekend returns to South Carolina Friday

  August 5, 2026

South Carolina shoppers will catch a break at the register this weekend as the state’s annual tax free weekend returns Friday. The 72-hour sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m.…

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Tapestry throws “40 and Fabulous” party Friday

  August 5, 2026

Forty years in business calls for a party, and Tapestry Inc. is throwing one. The Clinton boutique celebrates its 40th anniversary Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. with…

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Big Air Laurens adds Sunday meat and three lunch

  August 4, 2026

Big Air Laurens is adding a new item to its weekend lineup, and this one has nothing to do with jumping. The trampoline park at 1500 W. Main St. announced…

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