Posts by Brenda Stewart
C4 Ministries of Laurens County Welcomes New Executive Director at Community Reception
June 16, 2026
C4 Ministries of Laurens County introduced its new executive director, Amanda Anderson, during a dessert reception June 9 at Bobo Hall, First Baptist Church Laurens. About 70 supporters, partner churches…
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Laurens County Museum to Open Jorge Rubio-Perez Art Show on Carolina Day
June 16, 2026
The Laurens County Museum will open a new Revolutionary War art exhibit featuring the work of artist Jorge Rubio-Perez on Sunday, June 28, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 5…
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Early Voting Opens Statewide this Week Ahead of June 23 Republican Primary Runoff
June 15, 2026
Laurens County voters can cast ballots early this week ahead of the June 23 statewide primary runoff, joining residents in all 46 South Carolina counties for a two-day early voting…
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Prisma Health Receives $1.6 Million Grant from The Duke Endowment to Support Maternal and Infant Health Initiative
June 15, 2026
Prisma Health has been awarded $1.6 million from The Duke Endowment (TDE) to participate in the Maternal Infant Health (MIH) Carolinas initiative, a multiyear effort to improve maternal and infant…
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Clinton Public Works Reports Equipment Challenges Affecting Debris and Garbage Collection
June 15, 2026
The City of Clinton is alerting residents to equipment problems within its Public Works Department that are expected to delay debris and garbage collection this week. According to the city,…
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Where Good Times Meet Good Work: The Lumberyard Hosts LCCA Benefit
June 15, 2026
The Lumberyard will host a community benefit evening on Saturday, June 20, with proceeds supporting the Laurens County Cancer Association and local families facing cancer. The event, presented by Self…
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A Symbol Born of Revolution: The History of the American Flag and Flag Day
June 15, 2026
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Flag Day carries added significance this year. Observed this past Sunday (every June 14), the day commemorates the moment the…
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Laurens Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) Leader Heads to Prestigious Summer Programs
June 15, 2026
Ellie Jones, a member of the Class of 2027 and the Commanding Officer of Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC), is spending her…
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DPH Urges Men to Take Proactive Health Measures During Men’s Health Week
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is observing National Men’s Health Week (June 15-21) by encouraging men across the state to get active, practice healthy habits and schedule…
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Lander Student Named to Prestigious Fellowship at International African American Museum
June 15, 2026
In the summer months, Lander University students can be found going the extra mile. Some embark on study tours, while others complete internships. One student, however, received an opportunity to…
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Patriotic Pier Days Registration Tops 17 Locations Ahead of June 20 Deadline
June 14, 2026
Registrations for the inaugural Patriotic Pier Days on Lake Greenwood have reached 17 locations, organizers announced this week, as the community prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary and South Carolina’s…
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Laurens County Clemson Extension Office Relocating to New Ag Center
June 14, 2026
The Laurens County Clemson Extension Office is moving to a new location after occupying its current building since 1937. According to the office, the relocation began about a week ago…
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Firmin Ford Now Hiring for Multiple Positions in Laurens
June 14, 2026
Firmin Ford in Laurens is hiring for multiple positions and offering a $500 signing bonus to new employees, the dealership announced in a recent recruitment campaign. The family-owned dealership is…
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Laurens Artist’s Coop Calls for Entries in America 250 Creative Arts Contest
June 14, 2026
The Laurens Artist’s Coop is inviting artists of all ages to take part in the America 250 Creative Arts Contest, a juried exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.…
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City of Laurens to Host Juneteenth Weekend Celebration June 12-14
June 10, 2026
The City of Laurens will host its Juneteenth Weekend Celebration June 12-14, bringing together community members for three days of music, family activities, food and reflection in downtown Laurens under…
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Clinton to Host Juneteenth Celebration
June 10, 2026
The City of Clinton will mark Juneteenth with a free community celebration Thursday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the East Main Street parking lot at 122 E.…
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City of Clinton Seeks Ward 6 Representative for Design Review Board
June 10, 2026
The City of Clinton is seeking a Ward 6 resident to fill a vacancy on the Design Review Board, with a deadline to apply of June 19, 2026. The Design…
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June Yard and Garden Tips From Clemson Extension
June 10, 2026
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has released its June yard and garden calendar with timely guidance for Laurens County homeowners. Tips cover flowers, fruit trees, lawns, trees, and vegetable…
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Shealy Wins District 14 Nomination; County Council District 4 Race Goes to June 23 Runoff
June 10, 2026
Laurens County voters delivered an upset in the race for South Carolina House District 14 on Tuesday and sent two candidates to a runoff for County Council District 4, capping…
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Laurens County Council Opens Refurbished Historic Courthouse with Recognitions, Carolina Day Resolution, and Budget Approval
June 10, 2026
The Laurens County Council held its first meeting in the newly refurbished historic courthouse Monday night, June 8, with an agenda that included special recognitions, a resolution marking America’s 250th…
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Laurens Electric Cooperative Members Reelect Three Trustees at 2026 Annual Meeting
June 10, 2026
Laurens Electric Cooperative held its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 5, with 5,066 members taking part in drive-thru registration and voting for the board of directors on June 4 and…
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South Carolina Primary Sends Governor’s Race and AG Race to a Runoff; Graham Wins Senate Nomination Outright
June 10, 2026
More than 855,000 South Carolinians cast ballots Tuesday in the 2026 Statewide Primary, an election that narrowed a crowded field for governor, set up a runoff for attorney general, and…
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Lakeside Country Club to Host Chamber After Hours Networking Event
June 10, 2026
Lakeside Country Club will partner with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to host an After Hours Networking event on Tuesday, June 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event…
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Big Air Laurens to Host Free Community Event Launching Positivity Movement
June 10, 2026
Big Air Laurens will host a free community event on Monday, June 15, to kick off its It Starts With Me positivity movement. The event will run from 6 to…
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South Carolina State Parks Invites Kids to Read with a Ranger This Summer
June 10, 2026
South Carolina State Parks is inviting children across the state to kick off their summer with its Reading with a Ranger program, a free summer reading initiative that combines books,…
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City of Clinton to Convert West Pitts Street to One-Way Traffic Beginning July 6
June 10, 2026
The City of Clinton has announced a traffic pattern change for a section of West Pitts Street, with the conversion to one-way traffic set to take effect July 6, 2026.…
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City of Laurens Invites Children to Share Visions of the Future for Time Capsule
June 10, 2026
The City of Laurens is calling on young voices to help shape a piece of history. As part of the city’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of independence, Mayor Nathan…
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Laurens County Voters Head to the Polls for 2026 Statewide Primary
June 9, 2026
Laurens County polling locations opened at 7 a.m. today for the 2026 South Carolina Statewide Primary, giving registered voters until 7 p.m. to cast their ballots in a number of…
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American Legion Post 25 to Carry Nation of Patriots Tour Flag on July 3–4
June 8, 2026
A powerful symbol of unity and patriotism will arrive in Laurens County this summer as American Legion Post 25 participates in the nationwide Patriot Tour™ organized by the Nation of…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Hosts Diaper Drive-Thru in Laurens Tuesday
June 8, 2026
Families in Laurens County in need of assistance with diapers and wipes are encouraged to take advantage of a free resource available Tuesday, June 9, when the Upstate Pregnancy Center…
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C4 Ministries of Laurens County to Host Dessert Reception to Welcome New Executive Director
June 8, 2026
C4 Ministries of Laurens County will host a Dessert Reception Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to celebrate and welcome Amanda Anderson as the organization’s new Executive Director. The event is free…
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Barefoot Acres Roadside Market Brings Local Products, Community Spirit to Fountain Inn
June 8, 2026
A roadside market rooted in community and a commitment to natural living has taken root at the entrance of Barefoot Acres farm in Fountain Inn, offering neighbors a convenient stop…
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LCSD 55 Board Confirms Penland Retirement, Interim Superintendent Appointment Pending
June 8, 2026
The Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees has confirmed the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Jody Penland, effective June 30, 2026. The announcement came during a Special-Called School Board…
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New Nail Spa Puts the Polish on Clinton’s Business Scene
June 8, 2026
A new nail and beauty spa has opened its doors in Clinton, offering residents a full range of professional services in a clean, welcoming environment. Clinton Nails & Spa, located…
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LCSD 55 Names Magon Wilson Principal of E.B. Morse Elementary School
June 8, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 has named Magon R. Wilson as principal of E.B. Morse Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Wilson moves into the role from her position…
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City of Laurens Seeks Applicants for Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Boards
June 8, 2026
The City of Laurens is accepting applications for open positions on three advisory boards: the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Historic Preservation Commission. The three boards…
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Whitten Center Invites Community to Freedom Day Parade July 2
June 8, 2026
The Whitten Center will host its annual Freedom Day Parade on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with the parade stepping off at 10 a.m. and lineup beginning at 9:30 a.m. The…
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Piedmont Technical College Holds Graduation for Inaugural Leadership Academy Class
June 7, 2026
Piedmont Technical Piedmont College (PTC) President Dr. Hope E. Rivers congratulated 11 faculty and staff members who graduated Friday from the college’s first leadership academy, an apprenticeship program that is…
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South Carolina Governor Signs Fargo’s Law, Delivering Stronger Protections for Law Enforcement K-9s
June 7, 2026
A years-long effort to strengthen legal protections for South Carolina’s law enforcement animals reached a milestone Wednesday morning, June 3rd, when Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation honoring the K-9s who…
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Your Vote Counts: Early Voting Ends Friday as South Carolina Heads Toward June Primary
June 3, 2026
The clock is ticking for Laurens County voters who want to cast their ballot before the June 9 primary. Early voting for South Carolina’s 2026 Statewide Primary ends Friday, June…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center to Hold Diaper Drive-Thru in Laurens June 9
June 3, 2026
Families in Laurens County in need of assistance with diapers and wipes will have an opportunity to receive support on Tuesday, June 9, during a Diaper Drive-Thru hosted by the…
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Clinton City Council Approves Budget, Annexations, and Proclamations at June 1 Meeting
June 3, 2026
The Clinton City Council met Monday evening, June 1, 2026, conducting a full slate of business that included final passage of the city’s new budget, several annexation ordinances, and a…
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Presbyterian College Announces 2026 Home Football Schedule With Five Games Set at Bailey Memorial Stadium
June 3, 2026
Presbyterian College has officially announced start times for all five home games of the 2026 football season, as the Blue Hose prepare to open what promises to be an exciting…
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Behind the Build: Lander’s Bearcat Topiary Roars to Life for Festival of Flowers
June 3, 2026
Standing tall among the colorful topiaries of Greenwood’s renowned South Carolina Festival of Flowers, Lander University’s Bearcat is more than a striking work of floral art. The larger-than-life tribute to…
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June Is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
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Heading Outdoors This Summer? Here’s What to Know about Black Bears in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
With warm weather arriving and more residents heading outside to hike, camp, and explore, wildlife experts are reminding outdoor enthusiasts to be prepared for one encounter that, while rare in…
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Greenville Zoo Summer Pass Puts Unlimited Fun Within Reach for $50
June 3, 2026
Families looking to make the most of summer without breaking the bank now have a flexible, affordable option at the Greenville Zoo. The zoo’s 2026 Summer Pass is available for…
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Laurens County officials are Alerting Residents to a Scam Involving Fraudulent Emails
June 3, 2026
The county has confirmed that an unauthorized individual or entity is distributing emails designed to appear as official communications from the Laurens County Planning Commission. The fraudulent messages are being…
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Pathwise Invites Community to “Pack the Parking Lot” in Support of Special Olympics USA Games Athletes
June 3, 2026
Pathwise is proud to invite the community to join in celebrating and supporting local athletes as they prepare to represent Laurens County on the national stage at the 2026 USA…
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City of Fountain Inn Welcomes New Main Street Coordinator
June 3, 2026
Main Street Fountain Inn is excited to welcome Clare Jones as the City’s new Main Street Coordinator. Jones officially began her role on June 1 and now serves as part…
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