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Ribbon Cutting for The Martha Franks Heritage House

June 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

You’re invited to join us…

Ribbon Cutting for New Chamber Members

June 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meet, greet, and celebrate with…

Marketing Help Hub with The City Of Clinton

June 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

We’re partnering with the City…

Early Voting Opens Statewide Republican Primary Runoff

June 17 @ 8:30 am - June 18 @ 5:00 pm

Laurens County voters can cast…

The Lumberyard Hosts LCCA Benefit

June 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Lumberyard will host a…

Laurens Artist’s Coop Calls for Entries in America 250 Creative Arts Contest

July 28 @ 12:00 pm - July 31 @ 1:30 pm

The Laurens Artist’s Coop is…

South Carolina Aquarium

June 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Our friends from the South…

South Carolina Aquarium

June 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Our friends from the South…

Celebrate 100 years of the Capitol Theatre!

June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm

You’re invited to celebrate 100…

Cruisin’ At Whitefords In Laurens

August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

💥JOIN US!💥AUGUST 29th💥Last for 2026💥212…

Social Scene

Echoes & Insights

ON THE MOVE

Laurens City Council Approves Budget on Second Reading

The Laurens City Council met Monday night and approved the city budget on second reading, completing a process that began…

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State Delegation Opens Search for Laurens County Veterans Affairs Director

The Laurens County State Delegation has begun the search to fill the position of Veterans Affairs Director. This critical role…

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Literary Landmark Expands: M. Judson Booksellers Celebrates Grand Opening in Fountain Inn

Downtown Fountain Inn’s commercial boom reached a major milestone this week as one of the Upstate’s most celebrated independent bookstores…

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Armadillos in the Yard: Invasive Diggers Make Their Way Through Laurens County

Many Laurens County residents have already met their newest unwelcome neighbor, even if they have never laid eyes on it….

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Rabid Fox Confirmed in Greenwood County, One Person Exposed

A fox found in Greenwood has tested positive for rabies, and one person who was exposed has been referred to…

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The power of faith and forgiveness: Remembering 11 years of Mother Emanuel

By Senator Tim Scott I will never forget the text I sent my dear friend, Clementa Pinckney. I waited for…

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Tom Poland

A Curious Battle For Independence

By Tom Poland   It’s a battle Britain claimed to have won, and yet it sent the Redcoats to Charleston…

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Terminix recommends one weekly habit to keep backyard mosquitoes in check

In observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Terminix Service, Inc. shares prevention tips and explains a year-round, source-focused approach…

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Clinton Businesses Get Free Marketing Power-Up at June 25 Help Hub

The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Clinton, will host a free Marketing Help Hub…

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Lander Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions

Lander University President Dr. Richard Cosentino has announced the names of nine outstanding members of the faculty who have been…

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Water Safety Saves Lives: Simple Steps to Protect Children This Summer

As pools, lakes and backyard gatherings fill up across the Upstate this summer, public health officials are sharing an encouraging…

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Laurens County Council Sets Quarterly Public Input Meeting for June 22

Laurens County Council will hold its next quarterly public input meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6 p.m., giving…

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Crave Clinton to Host Customer Appreciation Day on Juneteenth

Crave Clinton will celebrate its customers with a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, June 19, featuring the launch of its…

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Join the Crusader Family: Laurens Academy Announces New Openings

Laurens Academy is expanding its team and has posted several new openings on its Career Opportunities page, the private Christian…

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Lander’s Haleigh Tomlin Trades Comfort Zone for Confidence on the Miss South Carolina Stage

When Haleigh Tomlin takes the stage this week as Miss Lander in the Miss South Carolina competition, she will bring…

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C4 Ministries of Laurens County Welcomes New Executive Director at Community Reception

C4 Ministries of Laurens County introduced its new executive director, Amanda Anderson, during a dessert reception June 9 at Bobo…

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Laurens County Museum to Open Jorge Rubio-Perez Art Show on Carolina Day

The Laurens County Museum will open a new Revolutionary War art exhibit featuring the work of artist Jorge Rubio-Perez on…

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SCDES now accepting grant applications for watershed projects that improve water quality

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting applications for grant-funded projects that help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m….

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Early Voting Opens Statewide this Week Ahead of June 23 Republican Primary Runoff

Laurens County voters can cast ballots early this week ahead of the June 23 statewide primary runoff, joining residents in…

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Prisma Health Receives $1.6 Million Grant from The Duke Endowment to Support Maternal and Infant Health Initiative

Prisma Health has been awarded $1.6 million from The Duke Endowment (TDE) to participate in the Maternal Infant Health (MIH)…

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Clinton Public Works Reports Equipment Challenges Affecting Debris and Garbage Collection

The City of Clinton is alerting residents to equipment problems within its Public Works Department that are expected to delay…

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Where Good Times Meet Good Work: The Lumberyard Hosts LCCA Benefit

The Lumberyard will host a community benefit evening on Saturday, June 20, with proceeds supporting the Laurens County Cancer Association…

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A Symbol Born of Revolution: The History of the American Flag and Flag Day

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Flag Day carries added significance this year. Observed this past…

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Laurens Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) Leader Heads to Prestigious Summer Programs

Ellie Jones, a member of the Class of 2027 and the Commanding Officer of Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS)…

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Big News

Jobs

Major Gift Officer – Presbyterian College

This is an exciting time…

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Director of Information Technology

Position Summary The Thornwell Director…

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Mental Health Counselor, Clinton, SC (LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCSW, LISW)

Position Overview The Mental Health…

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Summer Internship Opportunity

The City of Clinton announce…

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Educators – LCSD 55

Laurens County School District 55…

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Water Treatment Operator – Class C

At the City of Clinton,…

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Lifeguard

Thornwell is currently recruiting Lifeguards…

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Project Manager – Special Projects & Grants

We are seeking a dynamic…

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Water Districtuion Field Service Technician

Employee benefits include state insurance,…

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Annual Giving Officer

Job description Position Summary The…

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Brewedly Awakened Coffee Co.

Brewedly Awakened Coffee is your…

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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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