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Job Fair Coming to Clinton

February 18 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Job seekers looking to make…

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton to Host Community-Wide Mission Conference

February 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton…

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton to Host Community-Wide Mission Conference

February 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton…

SC @ WORK EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC!

February 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

RURAL INITIATIVE STAFF WILL BE…

16th Annual Lander Film Festival to Begin with Short Film Competition

February 26 @ 4:00 pm

Lander University’s College of Humanities,…

Open House at Martha Franks Retirement Community

February 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Martha Franks Retirement Community invites…

Business Voices of Laurens – A County Wide Business Forum

February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join the Laurens County Chamber…

Nonprofit Organization Virtual Roundtable

February 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Join us for our next…

Annual Wattsville Community Cleanup

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

MEETING LOCATION: Eastside Baptist Church…

Lake Greenwood Cleanup

March 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lake Greenwood Cleanup, Keep Laurens…

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ON THE MOVE

Love Bailey CPAs Announces Paul Klein, Will Walls as New Partners

Love Bailey CPAs has announced the addition of two new partners effective January 1, 2026. Paul Klein, CPA, has been…

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South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) and SC Future Makers released a study highlighting manufacturing’s $300 billion impact

South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce (SCMC) and SC Future Makers today released an economic impact study detailing the scale, strength, and…

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Tom Poland

Collard Green Memories

By Tom Poland   Being the chap I was, collard greens’ smell and similarity to the stringy dark-green algae in…

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Laurens County Chamber to Host Business Voices of Laurens Forum on February 17 – Sign Up Now

The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will bring together local business owners and community leaders for a moderated discussion on…

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Connor Shaw Shares Powerful Message on Faith, Football, and Life-Saving Preparedness at First Baptist Laurens Super Bowl Breakfast

First Baptist Church in Laurens hosted a well-attended Super Bowl Sunday breakfast that left a lasting impression on those gathered,…

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Coastal Precast Systems Selects Laurens County for First South Carolina Operation

Approximately $9 million investment will create about 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems) selects…

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Small Change, Big Impact: LCWSC’s “Coins that Care” Continues Helping Laurens County Families

For just a few cents each month, residents in Laurens County have an opportunity to help a neighbor in need…

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DPH Encourages the Gift of Heart and Lung Health for Valentine’s Day: Quit Nicotine

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages South Carolinians to show love to their…

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Laurens County Council Recognizes Black History Month, Finalizes Open Space Ordinance

Laurens County Council met Monday evening, February 9, recognizing Black History Month while also taking final action on the county’s…

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Laurens County Museum to Host Open House for Magnolia Room Event Space

The Laurens County Museum will host a drop-in open house for its Magnolia Room on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from…

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Start the New Year with a New Career: Job Fair Coming to Clinton on February 18

Job seekers looking to make a fresh start in 2026 will have an opportunity to connect directly with employers and…

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Lander Alumni Association Celebrates 2025 Alumni Award Recipients

In addition to welcoming all alumni back to the Lander University campus, the Lander Alumni Association celebrates each year the…

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Free Community Movie Night Set for February 13 at Capitol Theatre

The City of Laurens invites the community to enjoy a free movie night this Friday, February 13, at the historic…

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S.C. Institute on Sexual Violence Prevention to Participate in Birdies for Charity

The South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual Violence on College Campuses (SCIP) has been selected as a participating…

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Hydrite Chemical Co. Expands Laurens County Operations

 $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs FAST FACTS Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite) is expanding operations in Laurens County….

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Dominion Energy & SCDepartment of Education Accepting Entries for Student Essay Contest

Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina are invited to participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of…

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Across Miles and Generations, Lander Bearcats Celebrate Spirit and Connection

The Bearcat spirit was unmistakable as Lander University came alive with blue and gold to welcome alumni, students, families and…

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AM-PM Farms protects 418 acres of prime farmland through conservation easement

FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Platt and Ashley Moore have ensured their family farm remains productive agricultural land for generations to…

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Kappa Sigma Steals First Place in Lander’s Brand New Homecoming Race

Despite the chill of a late afternoon drizzle Wednesday, Feb. 4, Lander student Renato Blanco found himself wheeling a small…

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Credit Union Day at State House Highlights Importance of Expanding Financial Choice for Public Entities

Event Connects Lawmakers with Credit Union Leaders Serving More Than 1.7 million South Carolinians South Carolina credit unions hosted their…

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Clinton Art Gallery Opens 2026 Exhibit Season with ART & SOUL This Thursday

The Clinton Art Gallery will officially open its 2026 exhibition season this Thursday with ART & SOUL, a colorful and…

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LCSO Citizens Academy Offers Inside Look at Local Law Enforcement

Community members are invited to go behind the scenes and gain firsthand insight into how the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office…

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Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton to Host Community-Wide Mission Conference, Feb. 13–15

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton will host a Mission Conference February 13–15, inviting the Clinton community and surrounding area to…

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Big News

Jobs

President of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina

Title: President, Junior Achievement of…

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Kitchen Staff

Now Hiring: Line Cook (Grill…

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Staff Accountant-Hybrid

Position Summary The Staff Accountant…

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Database Manager-Hybrid

Database Administrator Position Function: Charged…

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Part time Teacher-Floater

Position Summary: The well-qualified individual…

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Program Recruitment Specialist

-Position Summary- The Program Recruitment…

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AI Educator

AI Educator – University of…

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Career Counselor

Career Counselor – Grant University…

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Director of Development Soccer/Head Coach

Director of Development Soccer/Head Coach…

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Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor – Grant University…

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Op-Ed

Free Speech is Free—But Not Free of Consequences

by Brenda Stewart, Publisher Laurens…

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How to Make To‑Do Lists Work in a World Full of Distractions

In a world flooded with…

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Non Profit

2026 SC Foundation for Educational Leadership gala honorees announced

The South Carolina Foundation for…

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Sustain SC welcomes Brent Kossick and Megan Dix

Kossick will serve as Sustain…

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The Arts

Tom Poland

Collard Green Memories

By Tom Poland   Being…

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Clinton Art Gallery Opens 2026 Exhibit Season with ART & SOUL This Thursday

The Clinton Art Gallery will…

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Fukoku America, Inc.

Fukoku supplies high-share products across…

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A NEW BEGINNING FARM LLC

Custom sugar cookies for special…

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Mary Davidson Bookkeeper

I hope small businesses manage…

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NeighborhoodGo

We are your local food…

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McMurray Dentistry

At McMurray Dentistry we strive…

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864 Dumpster LLC

864 Dumpster LLC is a…

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KOT Pack and Ship

Pack and Ship store offering…

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Woodsrunner School

The Woodsrunner School is the…

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Della Crema

Craft coffee and gelato shop…

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Upstate Awards and More

Local and Family owned. We…

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