Posts by Brenda Stewart
Costumes and trails collide at second annual Trick or Trail 5K in Laurens
September 8, 2026
Runners, walkers and anyone willing to log 3.1 miles in a costume will gather at Collyar Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the second annual Trick or Trail 5K. The…
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Lander Community Lecture Series Opens with Discussion of Ideas that Shaped Independence
September 8, 2026
A discussion on the Declaration of Independence launched the annual Lander University Community Lecture Series by covering a wide range of topics related to the historic document. Dr. Ryan Floyd,…
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Laurens Academy’s Caleb Hardy named Touchdown Club player of the week
September 7, 2026
Laurens Academy senior Caleb Hardy, an H-back and linebacker for the Crusaders, has been named the Laurens County Touchdown Club player of the week for games played Friday, Sept. 4.…
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New Grant to Fund More Summer Research at Lander
September 7, 2026
More South Carolina students will have access to research while in college thanks to a recently awarded grant. The grant, funded by the National Science Foundation, will allow Lander University’s…
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Grid Iron Recap: Red Devils and Crusaders stay unbeaten, Raiders and Saints drop road-week matchups
September 7, 2026
Laurens County’s four high school football teams split the week of Sept. 4, with Clinton and Laurens Academy adding to unbeaten starts while Laurens District 55 and Thornwell Charter School…
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Clinton girls tennis blanks High Point Academy 7-0
September 7, 2026
Clinton High School’s girls tennis team swept High Point Academy 7-0, dropping just one game across the entire match. The Red Devils won all five singles matches in straight sets.…
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Behind the lens: Kayla Haupfear takes a leap of faith in Clinton
September 7, 2026
After 16 years in dentistry, a Clinton mom bets on the camera she’s been holding since childhood Kayla Haupfear’s first experience with a camera wasn’t behind one. It was in…
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New Laurens County 4-H teen supper club seeks members
September 6, 2026
A new Laurens County 4-H club is looking for teens who want to gather around a table, learn everyday skills and build friendships along the way. The Laurens County 4-H…
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Laurens County Humane Society sets Chips and Tips clinic for Sept. 19
September 6, 2026
The Laurens County Humane Society will host its Chips and Tips clinic Saturday, Sept. 19, at 793 Poplar St. in Clinton, offering low-cost vaccinations, microchipping and other pet services on…
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City of Laurens invites residents to share messages of thanks for first responders
September 6, 2026
The City of Laurens is asking residents to take a moment this week to thank the men and women who answer the call in an emergency. In recognition of Sept.…
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Why Does State Government Work the Way It Does? Vincent Sheheen to Explain at Lander
September 6, 2026
For anyone who has ever wondered why South Carolina government works the way it does, Vincent Sheheen offers a perspective shaped by years of public service. Sheheen, whose political career…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center to Hold Diaper Drive-Thru in Downtown Clinton Tuesday
September 3, 2026
Families in Laurens County who need a little extra help with diapers and wipes will have another opportunity to receive support when the Upstate Pregnancy Center hosts a Diaper Drive-Thru…
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Community Invited to “Faith Through the Fire” Featuring 9/11 Firefighter Niels Jorgensen
September 2, 2026
As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Fountain Inn community is invited to gather for “Faith Through the Fire: A 9/11 Firefighter’s Story of Survival”, a…
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Six years later, the shine has not worn off
September 2, 2026
By Brenda Stewart, publisher, Laurens County Buzz On Sept. 1, the Laurens County Buzz turned six years old. I will admit something. When I started this, I worried I would…
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Gel plate workshop hosted by Clinton Art Gallery promises paint, texture and zero pressure
September 2, 2026
Anyone who has ever wanted to make art but felt intimidated by a blank canvas may find a friendlier starting point Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Clinton Art Gallery hosts…
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Brewedly Awakened Coffee: Good Coffee, Good Neighbors and a Name Born on the Road
September 2, 2026
Laurens County Coffee Series, Part Two Some businesses get their names in a conference room. Brewedly Awakened Coffee got its name somewhere on the highway to Asheville. It was 2024,…
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McMaster signs supplemental spending bill sending $5.1 million to Laurens County projects
September 1, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster signed H. 3305, the supplemental appropriations act, on Sept. 1, releasing one-time state dollars for hundreds of local projects across South Carolina, including more than $5.1 million…
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Clinton to open new recreation complex with ribbon cutting Sept. 8
September 1, 2026
The City of Clinton will mark the grand opening of the Clinton Recreation Complex with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m., opening a facility that has been…
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East Main Street closed in Clinton for manhole repairs
September 1, 2026
The city of Clinton has closed a section of East Main Street until further notice while crews repair a manhole cover at the intersection of Clay Street and East Main…
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David Stumbo to be Featured Speaker Sept. 16 for Lander’s Constitution Day Observance
September 1, 2026
Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo will be the featured guest speaker for the annual Constitution Day observance at Lander University. Sponsored by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences,…
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From mill village to Main Street: South Carolina’s stake in Labor Day
September 1, 2026
For most families, Labor Day means one more cookout before the school year settles in, a last trip to the lake or simply a Monday off. The holiday that arrives…
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Chamber’s Before Hours networking returns Oct. 1 at the historic courthouse
September 1, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host its next Before Hours Networking event Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the newly renovated Historic Laurens County Courthouse,…
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9/11 Hero Walk set for Sept. 11 in Clinton
September 1, 2026
Clinton residents will gather early on the morning of Sept. 11 to walk in remembrance of the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The 9/11 Hero Walk, organized by…
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Good and kind people are rising up around Barefoot Acres and its vendors
September 1, 2026
Something good is growing out of a hard week in Fountain Inn. Days after Barefoot Acres announced that repeated thefts had forced it to stop carrying local vendor products at…
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Cromer named Touchdown Club player of the week after Clinton’s win over Laurens
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, August 28th, the Player of the week is Clinton High School running back and defensive…
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City of Laurens to host public workshop on animal and livestock ordinance
August 31, 2026
The City of Laurens will hold a community workshop Tuesday, Sept. 1, to gather resident input on proposed updates to the city’s animal and livestock regulations. The workshop begins at…
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Lander ROTC Cadet August Darden completes grueling Summer training for Army career
August 31, 2026
Lander University senior August Darden spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army. That preparation took Darden to…
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Ally Hayduk Named New Women’s Tennis Head Coach
August 31, 2026
Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Dee Nichols announced on Monday (Aug. 31) the hiring of new women’s tennis head coach Ally Hayduk (pronounced “hey-duck”). Hayduk takes over at Presbyterian after…
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Barefoot Acres pulls local vendor products from roadside market after repeated theft
August 31, 2026
The Barefoot Acres Roadside Market in Fountain Inn will no longer carry products made by local vendors, farm operators announced, ending a piece of the honor system market that had…
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Run Like a Mann 5K returns Oct. 10 to support Laurens County cancer patients
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Cancer Association will hold its 16th annual Run Like a Mann 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the association’s office at 1337 Medical…
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Clinton edges Laurens on last-second touchdown as county teams split Friday night
August 31, 2026
Laurens County’s four high school football programs finished 2-2 on Friday, Aug. 28, with the county’s biggest rivalry game decided in the final seconds at Wilder Stadium. Clinton scored on…
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Chamber sets Nov. 5 date for 18th annual Oyster Roast
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 18th annual Oyster Roast will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Chamber office in Laurens. The event is the…
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LCWSC closes Water Quality Month by highlighting the people and planning behind every drop
August 31, 2026
Employee development, infrastructure investment, workforce outreach and community education demonstrate a year-round commitment to water quality and sustainable service As Water Quality Month ends, the Laurens County Water and Sewer…
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Laurens County First Steps launches
August 31, 2026
Dolly Parton spent seven decades as one of the most recognizable voices in American music. In the days since her death on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, many…
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Rabid Skunk confirmed in Fountain Inn – 13 animals exposed
August 31, 2026
Public health officials have confirmed a positive case of rabies in a skunk located within Fountain Inn, resulting in potential exposure for 13 animals in the area. The confirmation has…
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Landmark corner at 100 North Main Street sells to Asheville’s Spicer Greene Jewelers as downtown Greenville thrives
August 30, 2026
One of the city’s most prominent corners transitions from four decades as Ristorante Bergamo(opens in new tab) to a fourth-generation fine jeweler One of downtown Greenville’s most prominent corners has…
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Fountain Inn Natural Gas Hosts Upstate Partners for Public Awareness and Safety Event
August 29, 2026
Fountain Inn Natural Gas recently welcomed utility professionals, first responders, and partner organizations from across the Upstate for a Public Awareness Breakfast focused on natural gas safety, emergency preparedness, and…
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Laurens library branch adds self-service laptop kiosk, unveiling set for Sept. 11
August 29, 2026
The Laurens County Public Library System has installed a self-service laptop kiosk at its Laurens Branch, 1017 W. Main St., giving cardholders a new way to access technology inside the…
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Lights on the Lake adds a family festival ahead of Sept. 5 fireworks
August 29, 2026
Connect Lake Greenwood is expanding its signature end-of-summer celebration this year, adding a free family festival to the front end of the annual Lights on the Lake fireworks show. The…
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State treasurer’s office returns record $52 million in unclaimed property
August 29, 2026
South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program posted its best year on record, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million to residents, businesses and organizations across the state. State…
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Laurens County State Delegation announces appointment of new Veterans Affairs Director
August 26, 2026
The Laurens County State Delegation is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurens County resident, Dale Williams, as the new Laurens County Veterans Affairs Director. A United States Air Force…
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A song for the Smoky Mountains and the foothills beyond
August 26, 2026
An Appalachian singer with Upstate South Carolina roots taught the world to sing, to give and to love without conditions. Dolly Parton, the songwriter and entertainer whose family roots reach…
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Graham wins Republican Senate runoff as Norman carries Laurens County
August 26, 2026
Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in a special primary runoff even as Norman posted a…
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Clinton High School senior earns perfect ACT score
August 26, 2026
Samuel Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has earned a composite score of 36 on the ACT, the highest score the exam awards. Fewer than 1% of test takers…
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Downtown Laurens to host tailgate on the Square for Friday’s rivalry game
August 26, 2026
Fans looking for a place to gather during Friday night’s rivalry game will not have to travel far. Main Street Laurens has announced a downtown tailgate on the Square, giving…
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Laurens County Republican Party sets Summer BBQ and stump meeting for Sept. 10
August 26, 2026
The Laurens County Republican Party will host its Summer BBQ, billed as “Stumping for Victory: Road to November,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the American Legion Post 25…
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Clinton City Council approves sale of excess power capacity
August 26, 2026
Clinton City Council voted unanimously Monday to sell 4 megawatts of excess electrical capacity through the Piedmont Municipal Power Authority, a move city officials said is aimed at controlling future…
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Laurens County Community Theatre announces cast for “The Addams Family”
August 25, 2026
Laurens County Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “The Addams Family,” the musical comedy that brings Charles Addams’ famously macabre clan to the stage. Performances…
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Laurens District 55 High School Raider Tennis Team & community remember the legacy of Abby Davis
August 25, 2026
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Raider Tennis Team, Laurens tennis community, and the friends and family of Abby Davis gathered on August 25, 2026, at the LDHS Tennis…
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Thornwell promotes Milhous to vice president for advancement and strategic impact
August 25, 2026
Thornwell has promoted Elizabeth Milhous to vice president for advancement and strategic impact, the Clinton-based Christian ministry announced Aug. 20. Milhous joined Thornwell in February 2024 as vice president for…
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