Food Truck Monday in Clinton a Big Success
March 7, 2022
Clinton’s new Main Street Clinton Manager recently announced the launch of Food Truck Monday. Judging from the crowds that came out on Monday, March 7th, it was a big hit…
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2021 Upstate SC investments top $2.5 billion
February 10, 2022
85 companies announced 8,941 jobs to be created across 10-county region Upstate South Carolina’s economic momentum continued in 2021, with 85 companies announcing more than $2.5 billion in capital investment…
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Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
February 9, 2022
$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE)…
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LCDC Annual Meeting – Year in Review and Looking Ahead
February 7, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) held their annual meeting last week to report on the results of 2021 and the future of Laurens County. Despite being in year two…
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Laurens County School District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 26, 2022
Laurens School District 56 is hiring and there are many options! On February 5th from 10 am – 12 Noon, District 56 will hold the first ever recruitment fair. So…
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Axe Craft Depot Coming to Clinton
January 23, 2022
The art of axe throwing began to gain popularity in 2006 as a backyard sport and expanded into something much bigger including competitive league play. So just what is ax…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. establishing operations in Laurens County $19.4 million investment to create new growth opportunities
January 12, 2022
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), one of the world’s largest processors and developers of specialty natural and synthetic wax additives, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s…
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U-Haul Growth Index: Texas is the No. 1 Growth State with South Carolina at No. 4 for 2021
January 8, 2022
Migration to southern states continues to be magnified by the lingering pandemic, and no state netted more U-Haul® customers during the last year than Texas. The Lone Star State earned…
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Presbyterian College President Named to Clinton Economic Development Corporation
January 8, 2022
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation has elected Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg to serve on its board of directors. “I am excited and honored for the opportunity to strengthen…
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Litter Prevention & Beautification Efforts Continue to Grow Across Laurens County
December 18, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce team officially welcomes Courtney Stonell as the Laurens County Beautification Affiliate Coordinator. This position was announced in June 2021 when a countywide collaborative partnership began. The Affiliate Coordinator position will focus on areas of impact, enforcement, and education. According to…
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Overstock Outlet Celebrates Grand Opening
December 10, 2021
Laurens County Chamber held the celebratory, grand opening ribbon cutting for Overstock Outlet SC in Clinton on Friday morning. The Chamber team was joined by Clinton Mayor Bob McLean, City…
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Women in Manufacturing: PTC Graduate Excels at ZF Transmissions
December 3, 2021
Before Lynn Rogers got home from her job interview with ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, an email offering her the position already had landed in her in-box. A 2020 graduate…
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City of Clinton Receives Community Development Grant for New Fire Truck
December 3, 2021
Three municipalities in the Upper Savannah Region got good news this week when the S.C. Department of Commerce announced they have received grant awards in the Fall 2021 Community Development…
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Designs by D Ribbon Cutting
December 2, 2021
On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Opening of Designs By D, located at 224 South Public Square in…
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New Steakhouse Slated to Open in Downtown Laurens
November 16, 2021
Laurens residents with a taste for fine dining will soon see their prayers for a steakhouse answered when “The Tailored Oak” opens on the city’s historic downtown Square in spring…
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Laurens County Manufacturing Job Fair Scheduled for November 18th
November 10, 2021
The Laurens County Manufacturing Job Fair will be held next Thursday, November 18th from 4PM-7PM at Piedmont Technical College CAMCenter (109 Innovation Drive, Laurens, SC). Those seeking employment can prepare…
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Tyger River Correctional Institute Job Fair Announced
October 26, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hosting a job fair at the Tyger River Correctional Institute in Enoree, SC on Wednesday, November 3rd from 10 am – 1 pm.…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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PC Expands Campus Footprint with Purchase of Capitol Theatre in Laurens
October 23, 2021
Coming soon to the Capitol Theatre in Laurens – a groundbreaking public-private partnership that puts Presbyterian College in charge of an area icon and entertainment treasure. On the eve of…
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Overstock Outlet Opening Soon
October 18, 2021
As reported earlier, Overstock Outlet will fill the empty building on the corner of West Main and Laurens Street that used to be Home Sweet Home. The store will carry general…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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Hospice of Laurens County to Host Business Before Hours
October 11, 2021
Hospice of Laurens County will host Business Before Hours on Thursday, October 14 from 8 – 10 am. The event is cosponsored by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. It…
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Lander University establishes “Commencement-to-Career Promise”
September 30, 2021
Offering over 90 areas of study and market-driven programs that meet the needs of the most in-demand career fields, Lander University is committed to its mission of preparing students for…
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New Store Coming to Clinton
September 29, 2021
The empty building on the corner of West Main and Laurens Street that used to be Home Sweet Home will soon be the home of a new business. The new…
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Architect Plans Revealed for Taproom in Clinton
September 27, 2021
Plans for the Lumberyard are coming along. Owner Charlie Michaels has been working with Jamie Miller of On Site Builders as the general contractor. The architect’s drawings for the first…
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New Business in Laurens County Takes the Stress Out of Gift Giving
September 27, 2021
Gift giving can be so challenging. Year after year you try to come up with creative ideas for gifts. It can be overwhelming and mentally taxing for sure. Don’t become…
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Destination Powersports Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for New Owners
September 24, 2021
A Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting was hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 22nd, to celebrate the new ownership of Destination Powersports. The owner, Steven Eubanks,…
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Downtown Laurens Featured in WYFF4 Chronicle: Destination Downtown
September 8, 2021
Laurens downtown is thriving and it’s getting the attention of more than just the locals. WYFF4 recently produced a one hour special, Chronicles: Destination Downtown Explores Booming Downtown Growth. Laurens…
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Sidewalk Project in Joanna Underway
September 8, 2021
It’s been a long time coming. A very long time, and much needed. For years there have been concerns about the safety of pedestrians walking along Main Street in Joanna.…
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Laurens County Chamber – Nominations for Quarterly Small Business Award Open
September 1, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce invites you to nominate a Chamber Member Business that contributes to the economic health of the community through exceptional business practices and customer service,…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Meeting – September 8th
September 1, 2021
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation will meet on Wednesday, September 8th at 8:00 am. at M.S. Bailey Municipal Center. Agenda as published is below.
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Downtown Clinton Turned Blue…PC Blue
August 30, 2021
The Block Party and Welcome event for Presbyterian College (PC) students was a big hit with students and the community. Sponsored by the City of Clinton and Mainstreet Clinton the…
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Progress on the Taproom Coming to Clinton
August 29, 2021
It’s just been a few weeks since the BUZZ broke the story of the new taproom coming to Clinton. The City of Clinton Economic Development recently sold the DE Tribble…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Closes on Sale of 75 Acres for New Subdivision
August 23, 2021
Clinton Economic Development Corporation recently closed on the sale of 75 acres that will be developed for much needed housing. The property known as Clinton Park Corp Center 3, is…
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Taproom Coming to Clinton Spring/Summer 2022
August 15, 2021
There’s some great history in the DE Tribble buildings located on Gary Street in downtown Clinton. Known as the Lowes of the ole days, DE Tribble was once a busy…
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The Move of the LCDC – Unfounded Concerns of a Few
August 15, 2021
The announcement of Laurens County Development Corporation’s (LCDC) relocation from Professional Park Road to The Midtown Building has been the focus of a few loud voices recently. Specifically, comments were…
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Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County – $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs
July 28, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Malouf Companies (Malouf), a diverse consumer goods business, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs. Founded…
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Clinton Canopy Creates Curbside Appeal
July 27, 2021
Downtown Clinton curbside appeal received a facelift recently when volunteers with Clinton Canopy went to work. The refresh of small flower beds in the downtown area was completed thanks to…
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Breaking News – City of Laurens Takes Top Award at South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting
July 24, 2021
The city of Laurens was well represented at the South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting. The conference was held July 22-24, 2021 at Hilton Head Island, SC. Representing Laurens at…
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Laurens County selected as South Carolina Community Planning Assistance Team’s Annual Project
July 23, 2021
Laurens County was recently selected by the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) program for its annual project. The CPAT is a premier community outreach initiative of the South Carolina chapter…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Grand Opening was More than a Ribbon Cutting
July 22, 2021
Last Friday, Sadler Hughes Apothecary celebrated the opening of their new and expanded location with an event that was much more than a ribbon cutting. With over 100 years serving…
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Laurens County Development Corporation Relocating to Downtown Laurens
July 22, 2021
The Laurens County Development Corporation recently announced that they will be relocating their office to the recently renovated Midtown Building in the heart of downtown Laurens. The move to the…
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H2O Blue Withdraws Permit Application for Laurens County Site
July 20, 2021
As local residents were gearing up to fight the permit for a hauled wastewater receiving and evaporation facility on Highway 56 North, it was announced Tuesday afternoon that the application…
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Keep Laurens County Clean – Community Rallies Together and Fund Established
July 18, 2021
It’s been a little over a week since the news spread around the county of a permit pending for a hauled wastewater receiving and evaporation facility at 13233 Highway 56…
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City of Laurens Dedicates “Welcome Plaza” and First Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Laurens County
July 15, 2021
LAURENS, S.C. – Sometimes a parking lot is more than a parking lot. On Wednesday morning (July 14, 2021), members of the Laurens City Council, Mayor Nathan Senn, Laurens CPW…
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Riverside Garage and Tire Celebrates Opening of Second Location
July 15, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebratory ribbon on July 14th for the Grand Opening of Riverside Garage and Tire’s second location. Owners, Jakeh & Jessica Cooper, opened…
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Laurens County Delegation Stands with Keep Laurens County Clean
July 15, 2021
BREAKING NEWS! Two members of the Laurens County Delegation (Gilliam and Jones) attended a meeting on Tuesday night organized by local residents and members of Keep Laurens County Clean. At that…
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Keeping Laurens County Clean – Update on Possible Wastewater Evaporation Facility
July 14, 2021
The news broke here on the BUZZ Monday that there is a permit pending with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) for a hauled wastewater receiving…
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Another Retail Store Coming to Laurens Public Square
July 13, 2021
A “twist” on a favorite store in Laurens is the next new storefront coming to the public square in Laurens. If you’ve enjoyed shopping at the Southern Twist (100 South…
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Breaking News – Something Stinks in Laurens County
July 12, 2021
July is a busy vacation month and as many Laurens County residents returned from summer vacation, they received notification from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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