Posts by Brenda Stewart
The man behind the counter: Clinton says goodbye to Hoyt Hanvey
August 10, 2026
Hoyt Hanvey, who spent more than five decades turning a small Clinton jewelry counter into the place where generations of Laurens County families marked their happiest moments, has died. Hanvey…
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Clinton company builds the crates and pallets that keep the Upstate moving
August 10, 2026
Most people never think about the wooden platform under a shipment of parts or the crate protecting a piece of equipment on its way across the country. Scott Shiflet thinks…
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SCDNR and SCETV launch new conservation storytelling initiative with premiere of Into the Wild
August 10, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has launched a new multimedia partnership with South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) to highlight the people, places, and conservation efforts…
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Community support puts a transport van at the Laurens County Animal Shelter
August 10, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and the Laurens County Animal Shelter are thanking area residents, businesses and Laurens County Council for filling a need the shelter has carried for years.…
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C4 Ministries calls on Laurens County churches for prayer and support
August 10, 2026
C4 Ministries of Laurens County is asking churches across the county to stand behind its work with families at risk of losing their homes, as the organization heads into its…
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Big Air Laurens WePLAY program gives homeschool families a weekly PE option
August 10, 2026
Homeschool, co-op and charter school families in Laurens County have a new outlet for physical education this school year through the WePLAY program at Big Air Laurens. The program is…
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Polls open Tuesday in special Republican primary for U.S. Senate
August 10, 2026
Laurens County voters will join South Carolinians statewide at the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Polling places will be open from 7…
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From Curiosity to Discovery: Presbyterian College students showcase a summer of asking bigger questions
August 10, 2026
Summer Research Symposium highlights student scholarship while keynote speaker Tomeika Bennett challenges researchers to ask not what they want to become—but what problems they want to solve. The most important…
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The Vestibule to add online ordering and digital loyalty program
August 10, 2026
The Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton will soon offer online ordering. The owner said the decision came after considerable hesitation. The concern was that ordering through a screen might…
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Laurens County Museum’s Festival of Trees returns for a second season
August 9, 2026
The Laurens County Museum is bringing back its Festival of Trees this holiday season and is inviting the community to help fill the museum with Christmas cheer. The display will…
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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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Coach Rhodes remembered as the heart and soul of Clinton High School
August 5, 2026
See photo gallery at end of article. For 65 years, the students of Laurens School District 56 could count on one thing: Coach Rhodes would be there. Bill Rhodes, 88,…
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Capstone Church celebrates grand opening of new campus in Fountain Inn
August 5, 2026
The 14,000-square-foot expansion was thoughtfully designed to accommodate a growing congregation as well as serve the broader Fountain Inn community. Capstone Church officially opened the doors to its newly expanded…
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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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Upstate Pregnancy Center to host diaper drive-thru in Laurens Aug. 11
August 5, 2026
Laurens County parents and guardians who could use help with diapers and wipes can pick up free supplies Tuesday, Aug. 11, when the Upstate Pregnancy Center returns to Laurens with…
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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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Sadler-Hughes Apothecary serves up a back-to-school treat
August 5, 2026
Backpacks, bus routes, early alarms. A new school year asks a lot of everybody, and a few weeks in is right about when the novelty wears off. Sadler-Hughes Apothecary has…
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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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Laurens County SAFE Home seeks advocate to serve domestic violence survivors
August 4, 2026
Laurens County SAFE Home is hiring a full-time advocate to work directly with survivors of domestic violence across Laurens, Abbeville and Saluda counties. The private nonprofit provides comprehensive assistance programs…
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New insurance program aims to ease South Carolina liquor liability costs
August 4, 2026
A coverage option announced last month could bring relief to South Carolina bars, taverns and restaurants that have watched liquor liability premiums climb past what many small operators can afford.…
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Clinton Art Gallery to showcase portraits in August exhibit
August 4, 2026
The Clinton Art Gallery will once again invite art lovers to enjoy a themed exhibit at its display space at 113 N. Broad St. “Let’s Face It,” an exhibit featuring…
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Clinton schools go head to head for a food truck lunch at back-to-school event
August 3, 2026
Clinton teachers have a reason to show up in force Aug. 13, and a free lunch is on the line. The City of Clinton will host its back-to-school event Thursday,…
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Lander professor, student honored for community service and leadership
August 3, 2026
Lander University faculty member Dr. Franklin Rausch and senior Isabella Young have been recognized by the Issaqueena Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) for their outstanding commitment…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office seeks vendors, sponsors for annual K9 fundraiser
August 3, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is inviting vendors, business sponsors and raffle prize donors to take part in its annual K9 fundraiser, set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
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U.S. Senate hopefuls make their case at Lexington stump stop
August 2, 2026
Nine candidates for South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat took the stage Saturday at River Bluff High School in Lexington, each given a few minutes to introduce themselves and one…
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Early voting opens Aug. 5 for U.S. Senate special primary; two Laurens County precincts temporarily relocated
August 2, 2026
Early voting for South Carolina’s special Republican primary for U.S. Senate runs Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 5-7, ahead of the statewide special primary on Tuesday, Aug. 11. If a runoff…
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State public safety officials urge drivers to review school bus stop laws as classes resume
August 2, 2026
With students across South Carolina heading back to classrooms, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to brush up on state law governing when drivers must stop…
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Mayor’s Youth Council now accepting nominations in Laurens
August 2, 2026
With the start of a new school year approaching, the City of Laurens has opened the nomination period for the Mayor’s Youth Council. The program is aimed at high school…
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Main Street Laurens commits to organizational improvements after loss of accreditation
August 2, 2026
Following Main Street South Carolina’s accreditation review process, Main Street Laurens will now be classified at the “Friends” level within the state Main Street network for the remainder of 2026…
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Crime Stoppers tip leads to three arrests in Laurens County
August 2, 2026
An anonymous tip submitted through Laurens County Crime Stoppers led to the removal of four children and one vulnerable adult from a Laurens County home and the arrest of three…
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Laurens YMCA announces modified pool schedule as lifeguards return to school
August 2, 2026
The Laurens YMCA will move to a modified pool schedule beginning the week of Aug. 3 as many of its lifeguards return to school, the organization announced. Under the updated…
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Why yellow jackets get meaner in August
August 2, 2026
Late summer brings the year’s highest risk of yellow jacket stings, and the reason comes down to the insect’s life cycle. Every nest begins in spring with a single queen.…
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SCDNR releases 2026-27 hunting and fishing regulations guide
August 2, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has released its 2026-27 South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Laws and Regulations Guide, the annual reference that hunters, anglers and boaters across the…
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CAMBRIDGE FARMS — BEFORE THE VOTE 490 Homes. Two Votes. First One Monday.
July 29, 2026
Clinton City Council takes up the Cambridge Farms annexation on August 3. It takes two readings to pass it. Here is what the public record shows — and why the…
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Forecasters Predict Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, but Officials Urge Preparation
July 29, 2026
Meteorologists and emergency management officials are offering a cautious outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. While leading weather agencies predict a lower-than-average number of named storms, emergency management experts…
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Fountain Inn Police Set to Host 2026 National Night Out at Commerce Park
July 29, 2026
Local residents, families, and first responders will gather in downtown Fountain Inn next week for the city’s annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.…
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Statehouse Push Fails: More Homeschool-Style Students Set to Receive S.C. Voucher Scholarships
July 29, 2026
More students educated at home will receive taxpayer-funded scholarships under South Carolina’s state voucher program this upcoming school year after a legislative push by state lawmakers to restrict the practice…
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Main Street Clinton Announces Leadership Transition and Expresses Gratitude to Director Jim Spry
July 29, 2026
Main Street Clinton announces that Executive Director Jim Spry has resigned from his position to pursue new opportunities and projects. While we are saddened to see him leave, we are…
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A Way in the Wilderness: What She Wishes She had Known, and Where Laurens County Can Turn for Help (Part 4 of 4)
July 29, 2026
Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final installment in A Way in the Wilderness, a series following Laurens County resident JoDee Watkins through her breast cancer journey, told in…
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Red Cross Declares Second-Ever National Blood Crisis, Urges Donors to Give Now
July 29, 2026
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, only the second such declaration in the organization’s 145-year history, and is urging eligible donors to make appointments immediately.…
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C4 Ministries Shares Wish List for Families in Laurens County
July 29, 2026
C4 Ministries of Laurens County is inviting the community to support local families through a donation wish list of household and hygiene essentials. The nonprofit shared the list on its…
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Nine Certified for Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate; Three Ruled Ineligible
July 29, 2026
Nine Republicans will appear on the ballot Aug. 11 in the special primary to select the party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Sen.…
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Wilson Joins All 50 States in Push for Tighter Robocall Rules
July 29, 2026
If your phone rings ten times before lunch with numbers you don’t recognize, or your voicemail fills up with recordings about car warranties, unpaid tolls and Medicare benefits you never…
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Big Air Laurens to Host Adult Night With Live Music July 31
July 29, 2026
Big Air Laurens will host an adults-only night out Friday, July 31, featuring a live concert by Hunter Holmes. The 18 and older event runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.…
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Lander Art Students Win Award for Sand Sculpture Entry
July 29, 2026
Summer is here, and with Lander University on summer break, members of Lander’s Department of Art have hit the beaches of South Carolina to showcase their creativity in the form…
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Cleanup and Repair Update Regarding Train Derailment in Laurens County
July 29, 2026
Laurens County continues to monitor post-incident operations pertaining to the train derailment that occurred in the early morning of July 27, 2026. Please be advised that this continues to be…
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Update Regarding Train Car Derailment in Laurens County
July 27, 2026
Cleanup Operations and Travel Updates Laurens County continues to monitor the situation and receive regular updates regarding the train incident that occurred at 5:20am on the reported date. As the…
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