SC Chamber releases 2025 results for business report
June 19, 2025
Advocacy Resulted in $807 Million Impact for South Carolina’s Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) released its annual Results for Business report recapping its advocacy efforts during the…
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VBS Season Kicks Off Across Laurens County
June 2, 2025
Local churches prepare fun and faith-filled programs for kids of all ages School is out, and summer has officially begun across Laurens County. That means more time for family vacations,…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces departure of founding Executive Director Josh Whitlock
May 20, 2025
The Ezekiel Ministries Board of Directors announces the upcoming departure of founding Executive Director Josh Whitlock, who will step down from his role on June 9. Whitlock has faithfully led…
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Blessing of the River and Memorial Service
May 18, 2025
St. Mary’s Chapel, an Orthodox Anglican Mission in Laurens County, in partnership with the Town of Ware Shoals, will host a Blessing of the River and Memorial Service on Sunday, May 25 at…
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Community Invited to National Day of Prayer Gathering in Downtown Clinton
April 30, 2025
On Thursday, May 1, members of the Clinton community are invited to gather for a special National Day of Prayer event on the historic Depot/Square in downtown Clinton. The prayer…
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Community Prayer Service Planned in Clinton for National Day of Prayer, May 1
April 28, 2025
Churches and community members in Clinton and throughout Laurens County are invited to gather for a National Day of Prayer Community Prayer Service on Thursday, May 1, 2025, beginning at…
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Sistercare’s Camp True North Teen Day Camp
April 21, 2025
Teaching Teens About Healthy Relationships Sistercare and The Junior League of Columbia are partnering to host Camp True North, a FREE, one-day educational camp for teens. Located at the beautiful…
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TGHA and United Housing Connections join together for Church Street Place
April 18, 2025
Qualified residents are moving into United Housing Connection’s Church Street Place thanks to partial funding secured by The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA). The TGHA secured 27 Project-Based Vouchers to be…
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Westminster Presbyterian Church Hosting Community Easter Egg Hunt April 19
April 15, 2025
Families are invited to celebrate the Easter season with a morning of fun and faith at Westminster Presbyterian Church’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m.…
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Soapstone Church announces Hat Extravaganza and Dinner
April 2, 2025
PUMPIKINTOWN, SC – Soapstone Baptist Church is coming to Greenville. On Saturday, April 19, Soapstone Church will host a “Hat Extravaganza and Dinner” featuring “Women of the Cloth” and Sam…
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Broad Street UMC to Celebrate 40 Years of Fun, Food, Fashion & Tea at “FOUR-TEA” Birthday Bash
March 26, 2025
A beloved community tradition turns 40 this spring, and Broad Street United Methodist Church is inviting everyone to the party. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:00…
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral awards $210,000 in annual Faith in Action grants
March 20, 2025
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has awarded grant funding to 12 local and global non-profit partners who are doing sustainable work to create a better future for our community and world. The…
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Tim Menzies to Lead Worship Event at Mount Gallagher Baptist Church This Saturday
March 12, 2025
This Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, Mount Gallagher Baptist Church is honored to host Grammy-nominated artist Tim Menzies for an evening of musical worship. The event, located at…
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‘Flower Power’ re-envisioned in newest exhibit opening at the Upcountry History Museum
March 6, 2025Say “Flower Power” and many people immediately flash back to 1960s-70s America and a focus on peace and love. But add in the efforts of a First Lady of the…
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Greenville Chamber honors community’s business leaders at 136th Annual Meeting
February 28, 2025
The Greenville Chamber held its 136th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 27th at the Greenville Convention Center. Presented by TD Bank, the event celebrated the Chamber’s commitment to driving economic…
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Grammy Nominted Artist Jonathan Bond to Perform at Davidson Street Baptist Church
February 24, 2025
Davidson Street Baptist Church in Clinton will host a special concert featuring Jonathan Bond on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. The event, open to the community, promises an…
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National Trust for Historic Preservation grant provides $250,000 to help protect iconic Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County
February 24, 2025
A historic Black Church in the Upstate has received a $250,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The Soapstone Preservation Endowment (SPE)…
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16th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference
February 19, 2025The Women’s Empowerment Conference has partnered with AnMed Health, Renea Rowland Insurance Agency, and Foothills Community Health Care to sponsor the 16th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference. All women are invited…
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Upcountry History Museum receives grant to digitize files
February 4, 2025
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board’s regrant program to…
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First Presbyterian Church of Clinton Offers Blue Christmas Service of Hope and Healing
December 17, 2024
The holiday season, often marked by joy and celebration, can be an especially difficult time for those experiencing grief or loss. To provide a space for reflection and comfort, First…
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Johnathan Bond to Perform at Wayside Baptist Church
December 15, 2024
Wayside Baptist Church is excited to welcome Grammy-nominated artist Johnathan Bond for a special concert on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m., offering attendees an…
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Christmas Chronicles at Davidson Street Baptist Church
December 15, 2024
Join us this Saturday, December 14th at 6pm as Bill Cox of Concoxions presents “Christmas Chronicles” at Davidson Street Baptist Church.
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Experience the Joy of Christmas at Walk Through Bethlehem in Abbeville, SC
December 4, 2024
Just a short drive from Laurens County, the Cold Spring Mennonite Church in Abbeville invites you to a captivating and heartfelt holiday event, Walk Through Bethlehem. This interactive journey will…
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Mark Trammell Quartet to Perform at Davidson Street Baptist Church
November 18, 2024
The award-winning Southern Gospel group, Mark Trammell Quartet, will perform a special concert at Davidson Street Baptist Church on Thursday, November 23, at 6:00 p.m. The concert will be held…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Camp Fellowship Welcomes Back Ugandan Children’s Choir with Community Concerts
November 3, 2024
After an extended absence brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Imani Milele Choir from Uganda is set to return to the Upstate, rekindling bonds forged in times of…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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All Saints Episcopal Church Welcomes Rev. Rilla Holmes as New Rector
September 24, 2024
All Saints Episcopal Church in Clinton has officially called the Rev. Rilla Holmes to serve as its next Rector. Mother Rilla, as she is known, expressed her excitement about joining…
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Wayside Baptist Church to Host Free Community Family Fun Day
September 24, 2024
Wayside Baptist Church will host a free Community Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 28, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1517 West Main Street in Laurens. The event…
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Blessing of the Animals Set for September 28 at Tractor Supply in Laurens
September 18, 2024
The Anglicans of Laurens County and St. Mary’s Chapel are inviting the community to bring their pets to a special “Blessing of the Animals” event at Tractor Supply Company in…
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YMCA of Greenville annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank to be held on November 21
September 12, 2024
YMCA of Greenville is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast as a way to bring business and community leaders together to pause, reflect, and give thanks for Greenville’s many blessings.…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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Heaven Bound Trio to Perform at Davidson Street Baptist Church on August 18
August 11, 2024
The Southern Gospel group, Heaven Bound Trio, will be performing at Davidson Street Baptist Church, located at 400 Davidson Street in Clinton, on Sunday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m. The…
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Upcountry History Museum to host Quilts of Valor Display
July 15, 2024
Quilts to be Awarded to Local Veterans in Special Ceremonies on July 20 What began as one mother’s dream when her son was deployed in Iraq in 2003 is now…
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Upcountry History Museum completes survey of sites in Greenville County associated with the American Revolution
July 14, 2024
In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence.…
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Davidson Street Baptist Church Gears Up for Road Trippin’ Vacation Bible School 2024
July 1, 2024
Davidson Street Baptist Church in Clinton is excited to announce its upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS) themed “Road Trippin’ 2024.” This summer event promises a fun and educational experience for…
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First United Methodist Church in Laurens Seeks Community Support for Food Bank Amid Rising Demand
June 2, 2024
The First United Methodist Church in Laurens is calling on civic groups, other churches, and individuals to help support their food bank as it faces an unprecedented surge in demand…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024
Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star Museum
May 17, 2024
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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New D-Day exhibit at Upcountry History Museum personifies stories honoring men and women of ‘Greatest Generation’
May 13, 2024
From best-kept secret of World War II to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the sixth day of the sixth month…
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Ecumenical Church
May 9, 2024
ECUMENICAL CHURCH MISSION “The Mission of the Ecumenical Church is to bring people to Jesus and Membership in His family, develop them to Christlike Maturity, and equip them for their…
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Greenville Jewish Federation launches Family Services program
April 25, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at providing essential social support services to adults and families of all faiths across the Upstate region. Jewish Family Services…
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Part-time Ministry Assistant
April 24, 2024
New Prospect Baptist Church is seeking a part-time ministry assistant. The candidate should be Proficient in Microsoft (PowerPoint, word, excel, etc.) and have experience in financial bookkeeping. Please send resumes…
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National Day of Prayer Celebration to Unite Davidson Street Baptist Church and Community
April 24, 2024
As the first Thursday of May approaches, communities across the nation are gearing up for a significant occasion—the National Day of Prayer. This year, on May 2nd at 6:00 pm,…
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Part-Time Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church, Clinton
April 9, 2024
First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Clinton is embarking on an exciting journey to enrich our worship experience through the appointment of a dynamic Director of Music on a part-time basis.…
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Director of Christian Education – First Presbyterian Church in Clinton
March 13, 2024
Director of Christian Education Position Available First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) community in Clinton, is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to step into the role of Director of Christian…
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Opportunity for Inspiring Christian Educator at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton
March 6, 2024
Embrace the Call: Director of Christian Education Position Available First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) community in Clinton, is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to step into the role of…
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‘Bedtime Stitches’ exhibit at Upcountry History Museum showcases distinctive talents of fabric artist Salley Mavor
February 28, 2024Bringing stories from the pages of her books to life is what fabric artist and children’s author Salley Mavor does best, and her latest exhibit, “Salley Mavor: Bedtime Stitches,” showcases…
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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment
February 12, 2024A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…
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Sistercare Partners with SCVAN and others for “Leap of Love” event
February 12, 2024
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), Sistercare, and other community partners, “Leap of Love” is an event for parents and…
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