Posts by Brenda Stewart
Laurens District 55 sophomore Logan Bragg named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
August 24, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the opening week of the South Carolina High School football season, August 21st, the Player of the week is…
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Red Devils to honor Coach Rhodes with helmet sticker, dedicate season to him
August 24, 2026
Clinton High School’s varsity football players will carry Coach Bill Rhodes with them onto the field this fall. The program announced Aug. 21 that a new sticker honoring Rhodes will…
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Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Fountain Inn Miracle League Season
August 24, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn’s Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Fall 2026 season of the Fountain Inn Miracle League, a…
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New Students at Lander Launch into Life as Bearcats
August 24, 2026
Lander University’s newest Bearcats received a warm welcome into the University community during the annual Lander Launch on Friday, Aug. 14. They gathered for meals, made connections, met Lander’s faculty…
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Dark, Warm and Wide Open: Press & Pointer Brings a Coffee House to the Laurens Square
August 24, 2026
Over the coming weeks, the Laurens County Buzz is visiting the independent coffee shops that make our county unique — the people behind the counter, the stories behind the cups,…
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Main Street Laurens to host first Taste of Laurens on Sept. 25
August 24, 2026
Main Street Laurens will hold its first Taste of Laurens on Friday, Sept. 25, an evening built around local food, shopping and community experiences throughout the city. Guests will purchase…
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VIA Health Partners hiring registered nurses at Clinton hospice house
August 24, 2026
VIA Health Partners is recruiting registered nurses for its hospice house in Clinton, adding staff at the inpatient facility as the nonprofit continues to grow across the Upstate. The organization…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter hiring shelter attendants
August 23, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter is accepting applications for full-time and part-time shelter attendant positions, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced recently. Shelter attendants handle the daily care of…
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Republican Senate runoff
August 23, 2026
South Carolina Republicans will settle a U.S. Senate nomination Tuesday, Aug. 25, when Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman meet in a special primary runoff. Polls will be…
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August yard and garden tips from Clemson Extension
August 23, 2026
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has released its August yard and garden calendar, offering Upstate homeowners and gardeners a guide to seasonal pests, diseases and planting windows. Lawns Warm…
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Extra doe tag added to South Carolina hunters’ base set this deer season
August 23, 2026
South Carolina hunters who pulled their deer tags out of the mailbox this summer found one more antlerless tag than in years past, and the state Department of Natural Resources…
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Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children
August 23, 2026
The South Carolina Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is recruiting volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next free virtual training…
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Near-total lunar eclipse to put on a late-night show over the Upstate
August 23, 2026
Stargazers across the Upstate will have a clear view next week when Earth’s shadow slides across the face of the full moon in what astronomers are calling a deep partial…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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Brewedly Awakened and Lighthouse Pizza hiring part-time help in Cross Hill
August 19, 2026
A pair of Cross Hill businesses under one roof is looking to add to its staff. Brewedly Awakened Coffee and Lighthouse Pizza, Subs and More announced they are hiring friendly,…
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American Legion Post 25 to host Wattsville area cleanup Oct. 24
August 19, 2026
American Legion Post 25 will lead a community cleanup in the Wattsville area of Laurens on Saturday, Oct. 24. Volunteers will gather at Eastside Baptist Church, 355 Conway Ave. in…
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PC names Rhonda Mingo Dean of Students
August 19, 2026
Veteran student affairs leader brings nearly three decades of experience in student engagement, leadership and campus life to Presbyterian College Presbyterian College has named Rhonda L. Mingo its new dean…
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Laurens City Council addresses public safety, appointments and election changes
August 19, 2026
The Laurens City Council covered several municipal matters during its Aug. 18 meeting, including improvements to city recreational facilities, public safety activity, appointments to city boards and commissions, and a…
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USDA urges South Carolina residents to inspect trees for invasive beetle
August 19, 2026
Federal agriculture officials want South Carolina homeowners checking their yards this month for evidence of the Asian longhorned beetle, an invasive insect that hollows out hardwood trees from the inside…
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Twenty six thousand small things
August 19, 2026
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher I let my inbox get to 26,000 emails. That is a humbling number to print in my own publication. I am doing it anyway, because I…
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The Marie Method Beauty Bar marks two years in Clinton and adds massage therapy
August 19, 2026
The Marie Method Beauty Bar has reached its two-year mark in Clinton, and owner Susanna Frazier is marking the milestone by expanding both her team and her service menu. Frazier…
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Olive Branch Therapy Services marks two years in Laurens with a clinical team of six
August 19, 2026
Olive Branch Therapy Services is marking two years on the historic square in Laurens, and in that time the practice has grown from a single counselor into a clinical team…
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Clemson Extension shares tips for identifying fall armyworms
August 19, 2026
Late summer is prime season for fall armyworms in South Carolina, and Clemson Cooperative Extension is helping producers and homeowners learn to spot them before they do serious damage. The…
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Mayor’s Youth Council applications open to Laurens high school students
August 18, 2026
The City of Laurens is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council, giving high school juniors and seniors a seat at the table in local government and a chance to…
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The science of inspiration: Dr. Melissa Hayes honored for impact on students and community
August 18, 2026
Dr. Melissa Hayes, a Lander University associate professor, has found that teaching microbiology can’t be confined to a laboratory. Often the lessons with the greatest impact are found in student…
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Echoes & Insights: When the whistle blew, and what is rising now in Laurens County’s mill villages
August 17, 2026
AUGUST 2026 COLUMN Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Readers are invited to journey through the history of Laurens County, uncovering the stories, places, and people that have shaped…
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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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2026 football schedules set for Laurens County’s four high school teams
August 16, 2026
Friday night football returns to Laurens County this month as all four of the county’s high school programs open the 2026 season. Laurens District 55, Thornwell Charter School and Laurens…
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The SML Leadership Mailbag: how can I be sure I am ready to be promoted?
August 16, 2026
Editor’s note: The SML Leadership Mailbag is a recurring column. In each installment, leadership consultant Jon Antonucci answers a question from a reader navigating the realities of managing people. Have…
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Summer artisan and farmers market returns to Barefoot Acres on Aug. 22
August 15, 2026
Shoppers looking for fresh produce, handmade goods and a morning on the farm will have both in one stop later this month when Buzzy Bee Market brings its Summer Artisan…
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Squirrel scavenger hunt invites young visitors to explore Laurens County Museum
August 15, 2026
The Laurens County Museum is giving young visitors a new reason to look closely at its exhibits. Eight squirrels are hidden throughout the museum, and children are invited to track…
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Elevate Upstate grant applications now open for Upstate community projects
August 15, 2026
Ten at the Top has opened the 2026 application cycle for its Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate grants, giving neighborhood groups, nonprofits, civic organizations and local governments across the region a…
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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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Work has begun for the $1.68 Million Joanna Infrastructure Project – Signaling Investment in Community
August 15, 2026
Laurens County’s Joanna Sewer Rehabilitation Project represents a significant investment in the future of the Joanna community and demonstrates the shared commitment of Laurens County, the Laurens County and Water…
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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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Fountain Inn Fire Department earns SAFE designation making Fountain Inn the first city in Greenville County with both Police and Fire departments
August 15, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn is proud to announce that the Fountain Inn Fire Department has earned the Sexual Assault Forensic Excellence (SAFE) Designation, becoming only the second fire department…
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Norman carries Laurens County as he and Graham head to Aug. 25 runoff
August 12, 2026
Laurens County Republicans backed U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman over appointed Sen. Darline Graham in Tuesday’s special primary for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the death of Sen. Lindsey…
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Data center moratorium advances as county attorney updates council on Cambridge Farms appeal
August 12, 2026
Laurens County Council met in regular session Monday, Aug. 10, at the Historic Courthouse, taking action on a data center moratorium, a responsible pet ownership ordinance and a change to…
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Clinton opens 2026 accommodations tax grant cycle for tourism projects
August 11, 2026
The City of Clinton will open its 2026 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, giving local organizations a chance to compete for money that supports tourism…
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Touchdown Club kicks off 2026 season Aug. 20 with local head coaches
August 11, 2026
Football season is nearly here, and the Laurens County Touchdown Club is ready to get things started. The club will open its 2026 season Thursday, Aug. 20, at noon at…
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Laurens County Cancer Association to host “Living with Cancer” meeting Thursday
August 11, 2026
The Laurens County Cancer Association will hold its August “Living with Cancer” meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. at 1337 Medical Ridge Road in Clinton. The gathering is…
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Vendor applications open for Holiday Market at Barefoot Acres
August 11, 2026
Vendor applications are now open for the Holiday Market at Barefoot Acres, a festive day on the farm set for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barefoot…
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Press & Pointer Coffee House sets Aug. 22 grand opening in downtown Laurens
August 11, 2026
Press & Pointer Coffee House will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 103 E. Laurens Street on the public square in Laurens.…
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Chorale’s Sip & Sing set for Monday at Laurens County Museum
August 11, 2026
The Laurens County Chorale’s Sip & Sing is one week away, and organizers are encouraging area residents who have been thinking about singing with the group to make plans to…
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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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CSX railroad crossing on Springdale Drive to close for two days of maintenance
August 11, 2026
The railroad crossing on SC 56 (Springdale Drive) in Clinton will be closed to all traffic for about two days later this month while CSX Transportation carries out maintenance and…
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Joint Base Charleston renamed to honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham
August 11, 2026
Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, became Joint Base Lindsey Graham during a ceremony today to rename the installation after the late senator, Air Force veteran and South Carolina native son.…
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Flight of the Dove marks 21st year with 204 riders and more than $50,000 raised
August 10, 2026
VIA Health Partners – Laurens County’s 21st annual Flight of the Dove drew 204 registered riders to Clinton on Aug. 1 and raised more than $50,000 in support of hospice…
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District 56 2025–2026 State Assessment Results and Academic Achievement
August 10, 2026
The South Carolina State Department of Education recently released state assessment results for the 2025–2026 school year. South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver has established two ambitious goals for…
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