Posts by Brenda Stewart
Anchored in Service: Lander Veteran Celebrates U.S. Navy’s 250th Anniversary
October 10, 2025
As the nation observes the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy on Oct. 13, Lander alumnus Jeff Long is among the thousands of Navy veterans who share the values of…
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Fountain Inn Fire Department Partners with Local State Farm Agents to Promote Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2025
The Fountain Inn Fire Department is proud to partner with Anthony Bennon State Farm and Liz Berry State Farm Agency to highlight Fire Prevention Week, a nationwide campaign created by…
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Chamber to Host Business After Hours at Presbyterian College
October 8, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce invites community members to a Business After Hours event on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. inside the beautiful rotunda of Neville…
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Diaper Drive-Thru on October 14 to Help Local Families
October 8, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center will host its next Diaper Drive-Thru on Tuesday, October 14, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot at Wattsville Drug, 24 Sirrine Street in…
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Second Saturday: Let’s Make Downtown Shine on October 11
October 8, 2025
Community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and help spruce up downtown Clinton during the Second Saturday Volunteer Morning on Saturday, October 11, beginning at 9:00 AM. Hosted…
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Laurens County Organizations Unite to Support Small Businesses for Pink Friday 2025
October 8, 2025
Laurens County is gearing up for a holiday shopping celebration that puts small businesses front and center. Sunny Meadow Boutique, Upstate Advertising, the City of Laurens, Main Street Clinton, Main…
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Halloween Howl at Break on the Lake Set for October 30
October 7, 2025
Get ready for a frightfully fun night on the water! Connect Lake Greenwood is hosting a Halloween Howl on Thursday, October 30, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Break on…
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Workforce-Ready: Lander Students Network Their Way to Careers
October 7, 2025
When Lander University officials say graduates are “workforce-ready,” they mean it. Students at Lander dressed for success and came with resumes in hand during three specialized career fairs where 140…
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Lander Alumnus Cameron Dorn Races toSuccess with Suitcase Full of Courage
October 7, 2025
Cameron Dorn doesn’t just talk about pushing limits. He lives it. Some might call the South Carolina native a business daredevil, but the founder of Suitcase of Courage strategically channels…
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Clinton City Council Reviews Tourism Funding, Zoning Changes, and Infrastructure Plans at October 6 Meeting
October 7, 2025
The Clinton City Council covered a full agenda during its regular meeting on October 6, 2025, recognizing important community observances, approving funding allocations to support tourism, and discussing zoning, infrastructure,…
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SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs Shares Important Information on Federal Contingency Planning
October 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) recently shared important information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding its contingency planning in the event of a federal…
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City of Clinton Seeking Applicants for Design Review Board
October 6, 2025
The City of Clinton Planning Department is now accepting applications for openings on the Design Review Board. Applications are available at the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center, located at 211 North…
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Who Knew? Clara Barton & Harriet Tubman in South Carolina During the Civil War
October 6, 2025
The Laurens County Museum invites the community to a fascinating Lunch and Learn presentation on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from Noon to 1:00 p.m., exploring the powerful but often overlooked…
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Laurens Academy Standout Caleb Hardy Recognized as Player of the Week
October 6, 2025
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, October 3rd, the Player of the week is Laurens Academy H-back and linebacker Caleb Hardy.…
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Laurens County Among Three Counties with Confirmed Rabid Animals
October 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon and two bats have tested positive for rabies in separate incidents. In Laurens County, the raccoon that tested…
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Laurens County Releases Working Draft of Revisions to Open Space Residential Development Requirements
October 6, 2025
Public Input Sessions Scheduled Through December Laurens County Council has released a working draft of proposed revisions to the Open Space Residential Development Requirements, currently codified within Ordinance No. 926.…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Announces Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower in Laurens County
October 6, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center, in partnership with First Choice by Select Health, is excited to announce the upcoming Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from…
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Westminster Presbyterian Church to Host Fall Festival in Clinton
October 6, 2025
Westminster Presbyterian Church is inviting the community to celebrate the season at its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the church campus in…
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October is Safe Sleep Month: Protecting Our Littlest Residents
October 6, 2025
October is recognized as Safe Sleep Month, a time to raise awareness about safe infant sleep practices and help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful and LCWSC Expand Storm Drain Mural Project Across Laurens County
October 6, 2025
Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) and the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) are teaming up once again to expand the popular Storm Drain Mural Project, bringing more colorful…
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Spectrum Expands Service with New Field Operations Center in Laurens to Support Four Upstate Counties
October 6, 2025
Spectrum today announced the opening of a new Spectrum Field Operations Center which will help provide seamless connectivity for Laurens, Greenwood, Anderson and Union County customers, including more than 6,000…
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DPH Launches New Podcast Series
October 6, 2025
The S.C. Dept. of Public Health (DPH) today launched the “Healthy People Podcast,” a new series aimed at educating the people of South Carolina about topics of public health…
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First Revolutionary War Bloodshed Launches Lander Community Lecture Series
October 6, 2025
Lander University’s Community Lecture Series began its 2025-26 season with a program on the Siege of Savages’ Old Fields in Ninety Six, the first site of bloodshed in the South…
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Annual Gun Raffle Offers Top Prizes While Fighting Hunger in South Carolina
October 6, 2025
South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry is once again combining the thrill of winning with the power of giving back. The organization’s Annual Gun Raffle features 24 incredible prizes from…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Candy Donations for Annual Trunk-or-Treat
October 5, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for its annual Trunk-or-Treat, and the community is invited to help make the event a sweet success. Individually wrapped candy donations are…
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Trick or Trail 5K Brings Spooky Fun to Laurens
October 5, 2025
The countdown is on for one of Laurens’ most festive races of the year. The Trick or Trail 5K will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Collyar Park,…
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The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame is Now Accepting Nominations for the Class of 2026.
October 2, 2025
The 2026 induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Laurens County Sports Awards in May at Belk Auditorium on the campus of Presbyterian College. This ceremony will feature…
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Laurens County Council Announces Finalists in County Administrator Search
October 1, 2025
Laurens County Council has named four finalists in its search for the next County Administrator, following a nationwide recruitment process. The executive search was conducted by Find Great People, a…
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Laurens City Council Confirms Ira Bedenbaugh to CPW Commissioner Seat
October 1, 2025
On Tuesday, September 30, the Laurens City Council held a called meeting to confirm a new commissioner for the Laurens Commission of Public Works. Before the confirmation process began, Mayor…
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Squealin’ on the Square Celebrates 25 Years in Downtown Laurens
October 1, 2025
The countdown is on, and excitement is building in Laurens as the community prepares to celebrate a milestone year for one of its most beloved traditions. The 25th Annual Squealin’…
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First Annual Love and Unity Community Walk Set for October 4
October 1, 2025
A new community event will take to the streets of Laurens this fall with a simple but powerful message: Love Others, Respect Others. The First Annual Love and Unity Community…
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South Carolina Shellfish Season Opens October 1
September 30, 2025
The 2025–2026 season for recreational harvest of shellfish in South Carolina’s coastal waters officially opens tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1. Coastal residents and visitors alike can once again enjoy clamming and…
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World-Famous Escape Artist Michael Griffin Coming to LushAcres Fall Festival
September 30, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable show on Saturday, October 4, when world-famous escape artist Michael Griffin brings his thrilling act to the LushAcres Fall Festival in Clinton. He will perform…
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New Guidance on Sales Tax Exemptions for Farmers
September 30, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has released new guidance to help farmers better understand their state tax obligations. Revenue Ruling #25-6: Tax Exemptions for Farmers outlines key information…
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Thornwell Celebrates 150 Years with Caleb + Kelsey Concert at Presbyterian College
September 30, 2025
Thornwell will mark its 150th anniversary with an evening of music, worship, and community featuring acclaimed Christian duo Caleb + Kelsey on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 8:00–9:30 p.m. at…
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Garden Designer and Author Jenks Farmer to Speak at Laurens County Museum
September 30, 2025
The Laurens County Museum will welcome noted garden designer, author, and plantsman Jenks Farmer on Thursday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m. Farmer will present a lecture on the heritage plant…
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Laurens District Genealogy Society to Host Lecture on Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy
September 30, 2025
The Laurens District Genealogy Society will host Colleen Knights on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Laurens County Museum, located at 116 South Public Square in Laurens. Knights…
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LCWSC Highlights Source Water Protection Efforts at Lake Greenwood
September 30, 2025
In 2021, the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) launched operations at the Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility. Strategically located in Lake Greenwood, below where the Reedy, Rabon Creek, and Saluda…
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Lander University Wind Ensemble to Perform
September 30, 2025
The community is invited to attend the first concert by the Lander Wind Ensemble for the Fall 2025 semester. The concert, titled “British Invasion,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7,…
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Coffee with a Cop: Conversation Over Coffee
September 30, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and the Laurens Police Department invite the community to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Friday, October 10, from 8:00 to 9:30 AM…
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Laurens Academy’s Garrison Vaughan Named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
September 29, 2025
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, September 26th, the Player of the week is Laurens Academy offensive and defensive lineman Garrison…
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Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series
September 29, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025 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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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
September 29, 2025
Presbyterian College reflects on resilience, lessons learned, and the enduring PC Spirit One year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast and left Presbyterian College’s campus battered but unbroken, the…
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Clinton Mother of Twelve Shares Faith-Filled Experience at Charlie Kirk Memorial
September 29, 2025
The memorial service for Charlie Kirk drew thousands of people from across the country and around the world. Among them was Laurens County’s own Shellie Carles of Clinton, a wife…
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Spooky Fun Awaits at the Clinton Library’s Kid Flicks Night
September 29, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library’s Clinton Branch is setting the stage for a magical October evening of spooky fun and creativity. On Thursday, October 2, from 5–7 p.m., children ages…
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Prisma Health Expands Rural Access to Care with $1 Million Grant for Clinton Practice
September 29, 2025
Prisma Health has expanded primary care access in Laurens County with the support of $1 million in grant funding from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS).…
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Disagreeing, But Remaining Friends: Constitution Day Highlights Civil Discourse for Lander Students
September 28, 2025
The political discourse among the Founding Fathers was complex and often contentious. Although they shared a common goal of establishing a free and independent nation, the leaders held profoundly different…
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DPH Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 28, 2025
In observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins partners across the state in raising awareness about pediatric cancer and supporting…
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SCDOT Hosts Ceremony at Jones Gap State Park to Mark Progress Since Hurricane Helene
September 28, 2025
he South Carolina Department of Transportation along with Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, gathered at Jones Gap State Park today to recognize…
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Tartan Lager Brings Big Support for Blue Hose Student-Athletes
September 28, 2025
A new brew is giving Presbyterian College fans another reason to raise a glass—and it’s all for a good cause. The Garnet and Blue Collective, the official NIL collective for…
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