Posts by Brenda Stewart
Not Every Party Invitation Is Worth Accepting: Advice From the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office
July 27, 2026
The invitation went out on social media. So did the response. Laurens County deputies made 29 arrests Saturday, July 25, during an illegal street takeover in the area of Mountville…
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Laurens County School District 55 Kicks Off 2026-2027 School Year
July 27, 2026
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) administrators, teachers, and staff gathered today, July 27, 2026, at the Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) to kick off the 2026-2027…
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Tapestry Marks 40 Years in Business With “40 and Fabulous” Party Aug. 7
July 27, 2026
Tapestry Inc., a locally owned women’s clothing boutique on East Carolina Avenue, is throwing a “40 and Fabulous” party Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. to celebrate 40…
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Sanitary Market Offers Weekly Fresh Seafood Through Thursday Text List
July 27, 2026
Laurens County customers looking for fresh seafood without a trip to the coast now have a standing option each week at Sanitary Market. The downtown Laurens market runs a weekly…
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Clinton Seeks Public Input on Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan
July 27, 2026
Clinton Seeks Public Input on Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan The City of Clinton is asking residents, business owners and community stakeholders to review its draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan and submit…
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New Chamber Member Mack Rice Funeral and Cremations Welcomed to Laurens
July 26, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest member, Mack Rice Funeral and Cremations, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 21, at the business at 314 Owings St. in…
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Upstate Residents Can Weigh In Online as SCDNR Gathers Input on Hunting Deer With Dogs
July 26, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is collecting public comment on hunting deer with dogs, but the two remaining public forums are several hours from the Upstate, leaving an…
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Capitol Theatre to Host Songwriters Night Aug. 7 in Laurens
July 26, 2026
The Capitol Theatre in Laurens will present Songwriters Night, an evening of original music, on Friday, Aug. 7. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre, located at 104…
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Laurens County Museum Continues Revolutionary War Battle Series with “Ninety Six to Hayes Station”
July 26, 2026
The Laurens County Museum will continue its Revolutionary War Battle Series with a program titled “Ninety Six to Hayes Station” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Magnolia Room.…
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Clinton Band Boosters Launch Sponsorship Drive for 2026-2027 Devil Regiment Season
July 26, 2026
The Clinton Band Boosters are asking local businesses and community members to step up in support of the Clinton High School Devil Regiment as the group prepares for the 2026-2027…
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Patriotic Window Displays Still on View in Downtown Laurens
July 26, 2026
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but many of the festive window displays that lined downtown Laurens for the holiday remain in place for passersby to enjoy. Main…
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Sherfield Sworn In as Laurens Police Chief
July 22, 2026
The City of Laurens officially welcomed Police Chief Dillon Sherfield on Monday, July 20, following a swearing-in ceremony at the City of Laurens Municipal Building. Sherfield, a Laurens native and…
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A Way in the Wilderness: The Journey That Does Not End (Part 3 of 4)
July 22, 2026
Editor’s note: This is the third installment in A Way in the Wilderness, a four-part series following Laurens County resident JoDee Watkins through her breast cancer journey, told in her…
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Easing Back to School: Practical Tips to Reset the Household Routine
July 22, 2026
The lazy rhythm of summer has a way of stretching bedtimes, loosening schedules and letting the family calendar drift. When the first day of school arrives, that relaxed pace can…
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Lander Field Hockey Coach Part of Team USA at World Cup
July 22, 2026
While many coaches spend the summer preparing for their upcoming sports seasons, Lander University’s head field hockey coach is competing in one of the sport’s biggest competitions. Robbert Schenk is…
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Disability Pride Month Shines a Light on Inclusion, and on the work of Pathwise in Laurens County
July 22, 2026
Every July, communities across the country mark Disability Pride Month, a time set aside to honor the history, achievements, and lived experiences of the disability community while advocating for full…
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USC Union Laurens Location Fires Up New Grills for Smoke & Sizzle 101 Barbecue Course
July 22, 2026
New grills have arrived at the University of South Carolina Union’s Laurens Location ahead of Smoke & Sizzle 101, a four-part barbecue course that begins July 30. The equipment came…
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GSP Turns Fountain Coins Into Charity Donations With New Change for Good Program
July 22, 2026
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has launched a charitable giving program that converts coins tossed into the airport’s fountains into donations for Upstate nonprofits. The program, called GSP Change for Good, was…
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Laurens City Council Approves First Readings on Noise, Animal Ordinances
July 22, 2026
Laurens City Council heard reports on youth athletics, city improvements and an upcoming law enforcement retirement during its July 21 meeting before unanimously approving three measures. Recreation Numbers Climb, LED…
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Clinton Accepting Applications for Three Planning Commission Seats
July 21, 2026
The City of Clinton is accepting applications for open seats on its Planning Commission, with vacancies available in Ward 2, Ward 4 and one at-large position. Planning Commission members help…
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Memorial Services Announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham
July 21, 2026
Memorial services for the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., will be held later this month in Washington and in his home state, his office announced Friday. A service will…
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Inaugural Laurens Film Festival to Debut Oct. 23 at Historic Capitol Theatre
July 20, 2026
The City of Laurens is preparing to roll out the red carpet for its inaugural Laurens Film Festival, set for Oct. 23 at the historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens.…
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Laurens County School District 55 Introduces New Elementary School Administrators
July 20, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 is proud to introduce three new elementary administrators- Haley Adair (Waterloo Elementary School Administrative Assistant), Melissa Entrekin (E.B. Morse Elementary School Assistant Principal), and Merica…
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Rabid Raccoon Found in Neighboring Greenwood County; DPH Urges Residents to Vaccinate Pets
July 20, 2026
A raccoon found in Hodges, in neighboring Greenwood County, has tested positive for rabies, prompting a reminder from state health officials for Laurens County pet owners to keep their animals’…
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Laurens County Names Public Information Officer, Pledging Clearer Communication
July 20, 2026
Laurens County has filled its long-vacant public information officer position, naming Darbi Jackson to the role effective July 1, 2026, the date the county’s new budget took effect. Jackson has…
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Chief Copeland Reflects on 26 Years Behind the Badge as He Prepares to Retire
July 20, 2026
After 26 years in law enforcement, all of them with the Laurens Police Department, Chief Heath Copeland is stepping away from the badge and trading late-night phone calls for early…
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All-Season Raffle From SC Hunters for the Hungry to Be Drawn Aug. 8
July 20, 2026
Time is running short for outdoor enthusiasts hoping to win a firearms package worth more than $3,600 while helping feed South Carolina families facing hunger. South Carolina Hunters for the…
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Laurens Academy to Honor Hall of Fame Members, State Championship Teams This Fall
July 20, 2026
With the start of another school year just around the corner, football season is once again on everyone’s mind. This fall, Laurens Academy has a few special reasons to fill…
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Clinton High Graduate Zia Patel Awarded Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship
July 20, 2026
Clinton High School graduate Zia Patel has been selected by a scholarship committee to receive the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. Graddick served as the nurse at Clinton High School and…
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Laurens to Honor Retiring Police Chief Heath Copeland After 26 Years of Service
July 20, 2026
The city of Laurens will host a retirement celebration for Police Chief Heath Copeland, honoring his 26 years of service to the community. The drop-in event is set for Wednesday,…
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Laurens Named One of South Carolina’s Top 10 Most Hospitable Towns
July 20, 2026
The City of Laurens has landed on WorldAtlas.com’s list of the 10 Most Hospitable Towns in South Carolina, earning national recognition for the kind of small-town welcome that residents have…
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Laurens County School District 56 Encourages Families to Plan Trips Around the School Calendar
July 20, 2026
Laurens County School District 56 is encouraging families to consult its School Vacation Planner before booking travel, a simple step that can help students stay on track throughout the school…
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Clinton to Pair Summer Concert with Back-to-School Supply Drive Aug. 13
July 19, 2026
The city of Clinton will host a back-to-school celebration Aug. 13 as part of its Thursday summer concert series, combining live music and food with a community effort to help…
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USC Union Laurens Location to Offer Hands-On Cooking Course This Fall
July 19, 2026
The University of South Carolina Union’s Laurens Location will offer a new hands-on cooking course this fall, giving Laurens County residents the chance to build kitchen skills in a newly…
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Senator Mike Reichenbach Officially Joins Alan Wilson on Republican Ticket for Lieutenant Governor
July 19, 2026
Republican gubernatorial nominee Alan Wilson today officially welcomed State Senator Mike Reichenbach to the Republican ticket for Lieutenant Governor during the official signing of the Lieutenant Governor Nomination Form at…
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Laurens County School District 56 Releases School Supply Lists for Upcoming Year
July 19, 2026
Laurens County School District 56 has released its school supply lists for the upcoming academic year, giving families time to prepare before classes resume. The district shared the lists July…
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Dr. Jason Bailey Settles in as 2026-2027 Sanders Middle School Principal
July 18, 2026
Dr. Jason Bailey officially took on the role of Sanders Middle School (SMS) Principal on July 1, 2026. His transition has been smooth with the support of outgoing SMS Principal…
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Laurens County, LCWSC Secure $1 Million Grant for Clinton-Area Sewer Line Replacement
July 15, 2026
CDBG award will fund replacement of a 1981 force main serving more than 1,600 connections. In partnership with Laurens County Council, and with the assistance of the Upper Savannah Council…
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House Vote Revives Push to End Twice-Yearly Clock Changes, and South Carolina is Already on Record
July 15, 2026
The U.S. House voted 308-117 on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, sending the Sunshine Protection Act to a Senate where its future remains uncertain. The bill, sponsored…
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A Close Call Next Door: What the Move Over Law Means for Laurens County Drivers
July 15, 2026
A Greenville County deputy came within a half second of losing his life on Interstate 85 earlier this month, and Laurens County law enforcement leaders say the driving that nearly…
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The SML Leadership Mailbag: Manager or Leader, and Why the Difference Matters
July 15, 2026
Editor’s note: The SML Leadership Mailbag is a new recurring column. In each installment, leadership consultant Jon Antonucci answers a question from a reader navigating the realities of managing people.…
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Business & Menus Takes Educators Inside Laurens County Workplaces
July 15, 2026
Laurens County served as the sixth stop of the Business & Menus program on Monday, June 29, giving educators from across the Upper Savannah region a firsthand look at local…
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State Election Commission Rules June Democratic Primary Voters Ineligible for Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary
July 15, 2026
Voters who cast a ballot in the June Democratic Primary will not be allowed to vote in the Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate, the South Carolina State…
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Laurens County Council Approves Data Center Moratorium, Honors Special Olympics Champions
July 15, 2026
Laurens County Council worked through a full agenda at its Monday, July 13, 2026 meeting, recognizing local Special Olympics athletes, approving a temporary moratorium on data center development, advancing two…
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Laurens County Community Theatre Sets Auditions for “The Addams Family”
July 15, 2026
Laurens County Community Theatre will hold auditions Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 for “The Addams Family,” the opening production of its 2026-27 season. Valerie Jones will direct the musical comedy,…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Presents $24,198 to Friends of the Little White House
July 15, 2026
Funds were raised through the seventh annual Superhero 5K for Autism Fountain Inn Police Chief Patrick Fortenberry presented a check for $24,198.97 to Lu Grant of Friends of the Little…
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Barbecue, Beverages and Ice Cream Await Riders at Flight of the Dove Aug. 1
July 15, 2026
Cyclists who cross the finish line at the Flight of the Dove benefit ride next month will find a barbecue lunch waiting for them. Organizers have announced the food lineup…
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Gray Court Seeks Volunteers for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals
July 15, 2026
The Town of Gray Court is updating the rosters for its Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and is accepting applications for two volunteer openings. One position is available…
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Guardian ad Litem Program Seeks Volunteers to Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children
July 15, 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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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Blood Drive Aug. 20
July 14, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will again partner with The Blood Connection to host a community blood drive Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the front parking…
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