Laurens County Animal Control is Hiring
December 15, 2021
If you love animals and you are looking for a job or new career opportunity there may be a job opening for you. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Control Division…
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Event Set-up Specialist
November 10, 2021
Event Set-up Specialist University of South Carolina Upstate TMP02277PO21 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Event Set-up Specialist is responsible for supporting Special Event operations by facilitating and coordinating the timely set-up,…
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Partnership with Laurens District 55 High School Facilitates EMT Certification
November 10, 2021
Before there were public rumblings about a shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Laurens County School District 55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas was reaching out to potential partners to help…
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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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School Bus Driver
November 3, 2021
JOB DESCRIPTION Bus Driver DEPARTMENT: Transportation REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation JOB SUMMARY: To transport students for School District 55 promptly, efficiently, and safely so that the department’s maximum positive…
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Detention Officer I
October 18, 2021Detention Officer I Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $30,374 – $ 45,561 Posted Date: 10/15/2021 3:30 PM LOCATION: Detention Officer I JOB IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED Minimum Education and Experience…
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Piedmont Tech and SC Works Holding Job Fair on October 20
October 11, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and SC Works/Upper Savannah once again are partnering to host a Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the…
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Hire Me SC Employer Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit is back on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a virtual event through Zoom. The fifth annual event led…
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Clinton’s Finance Director to become County Finance Director
October 6, 2021
The City of Clinton’s Finance Director, Renee Morrow has been tapped for the open position of Director of Finance for Laurens County. Morrow has served as the Finance Director for…
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Laurens 55 Promotes Message of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 5, 2021
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual awareness campaign led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. The purpose is to educate about disability…
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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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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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Walmart National Hiring Event – September 8 and 9
September 3, 2021
If you need a job, Walmart is hiring. The Laurens Walmart Distribution Center is participating in their National Hiring event on Sept 8 and 9 for the National Hiring Event!…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Return to Pre-Pandemic Unemployment Programs to Address Labor Shortage
August 18, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement regarding today’s (August 13th) circuit court decision dismissing a lawsuit challenging the Governor’s decision to terminate South Carolina’s participation in optional federal pandemic-related…
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Hospice of Laurens County is Hiring
August 15, 2021
Hospice of Laurens County(HOLC) is known for their loving care of community citizens in the final stages of life. The first hospice to open in Laurens County, HOLC has continued…
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Thornwell is Hiring Family Teachers
August 14, 2021
Do you feel called to make a difference in the lives of children from hard places? Thornwell is seeking fun, dedicated house parents to provide nurturing, family-style care in our…
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Rising Tide Lifts All Ships – An Open letter to the LCDC
August 4, 2021
The below is an open letter sent to Jonathan Coleman (LCDC President/CEO) following the City of Clinton’s August Council meeting; Jonathan, First, I would like to thank the LCDC team…
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Equipment Mechanic – Repost
July 23, 2021
Equipment Mechanic – Repost Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $32,913 – $49,369 Posted Date: 07/07/2021 8:30 AM LOCATION: GARAGE (Public Works Department) Job is open until filled. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND…
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Equipment Operator – Solid Waste Disposal
July 23, 2021
Equipment Operator – Solid Waste Disposal Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $25,789 – $38,682 Posted Date: 07/07/2021 8:30 AM LOCATION: Public Works – Solid Waste Disposal (job is open until…
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Lead Road Equipment Operator (Re-post)
July 23, 2021
Lead Road Equipment Operator (Re-post) Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $29,853 – $44,780 (Starts at $17.50/hour) Posted Date: 07/07/2021 8:30 AM LOCATION: Road Division of Public Works This job will…
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President Biden encourages FTC to consider limiting non-competition agreements with employees
July 15, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The order directs more than a dozen…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. DEW, S.C. Technical College System announce workforce retraining initiative
June 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by state officials to announce a new workforce training initiative between the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and the S.C. Technical College System.…
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Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities
May 26, 2021
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 25th), the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses…
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OSHA Backs New CDC Mask Recommendations … For Now, and Implications for Employer Policies
May 24, 2021
By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC The day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to “consider whether any emergency temporary standards…
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Certified General Appraiser
May 17, 2021
Certified General Appraiser Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $44,107 – $66,160 Posted Date: 05/12/2021 10:50 AM Deadline to Apply: 05/26/2021 5:00 PM LOCATION: Assessor MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires…
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FREE MANUFIRSTSC TRAINING QUALIFIES PARTICIPANTS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT
May 16, 2021
Jeopardy challenge of the day ― Answer: An educational opportunity that delivers four manufacturing certifications in one ― a $995 value at no cost to qualified participants. Question: What is…
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At Long Last: South Carolina Passes COVID-19 Liability Immunity
May 5, 2021
By Brittany Clark Employment and Labor Law Associate On April 28, 2021, Gov. Henry McMaster signed South Carolina’s COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act into law. The state’s employers will now have…
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Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
April 13, 2021
On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore…
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EMT Basic – 12 Hour Nights
April 9, 2021
EMT Basic – 12 Hour Nights Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $32,000 – $36,000 Posted Date: 04/07/2021 10:32 AM LOCATION: EMS (7P – 7A) JOB IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED GRADE:…
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Paramedic – 12 Hour Day
April 2, 2021Paramedic – 12 Hour Day Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $45,000 – $58,200 Posted Date: 01/11/2021 7:00 AM LOCATION: EMS (7A – 7P) JOB IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED MINIMUM TRAINING…
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Paramedic – 24/48 Hour
April 2, 2021Paramedic – 24/48 Hour Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $45,000 – $58,200 Posted Date: 01/11/2021 8:30 AM LOCATION: EMS (7A – 7A) OPEN UNTIL FILLED GRADE: 114 MINIMUM TRAINING AND…
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Paramedic – Part Time
April 2, 2021Paramedic Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $17.61/HR Posted Date: 01/11/2021 8:30 AM JOB ENDING DATE: Until Filled LOCATION: EMS GRADE: 114 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Requires a high school diploma…
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EMT Basic – 12 Hour Days
April 2, 2021EMT Basic – 12 Hour Days Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $32,000 – $36,000 Posted Date: 03/03/2021 10:54 AM LOCATION: EMS 36/48 HR (7P- 7A) JOB IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED…
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EMT – Part Time
April 2, 2021EMT Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $13.31/HR Posted Date: 01/02/2021 8:30 AM LOCATION: EMS (Open Until Filled) MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Requires High School Graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by…
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Firefighter I EMR
April 2, 2021Firefighter 1 EMR Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $13.40/HR Posted Date: 01/02/2021 8:30 AM LOCATION: EMS GRADE: 107 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. Emergency…
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Firefighter II EMR
April 2, 2021Firefighter 2 EMR Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $14.07/HR Posted Date: 01/02/2021 8:30 AM LOCATION: EMS GRADE: 108 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. Emergency…
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Human Resources Manager
March 24, 2021
Human Resources Manager Reports to: Chief Executive Officer REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or Related Field and/or 5+ Years of Related Experience Effective verbal and written communication skills…
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Countdown to QT in Clinton – Community and Culture Make for a Winning Combination
March 3, 2021
The excitement surrounding the opening of the new QuikTrip Remote Travel Center just off Interstate 26 at Exit 54 is growing. And for good reason. Anyone who has stopped at…
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LCWSC is Hiring
February 22, 2021
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) announced recently that they are hiring in two positions. LCWSC is a Special Purpose District that provides water and sewer service to…
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Brooke Ruhoff: a practical education in a close-knit community
February 20, 2021
Sophomore graphic design and business administration double major Brooke Ruhoff, of Greenwood, understands the importance of a “hands-on” education, and that’s why she chose to attend Lander University. “I get…
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Countdown to QT in Clinton
February 17, 2021
There’s something new coming to Clinton. You can’t help but notice the massive construction site just off Interstate 26 at Exit 54. Now coming close to completion, the countdown is…
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Workforce development partners hold first ever drive-thru job fair in Laurens County
February 12, 2021
On Wednesday, February 10, Laurens County’s first ever drive-thru job fair was held at the Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (PTC CAM) in Laurens. Hosted by partner organizations…
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ZF Announces $200 Million Investment in North American Commercial Vehicle Transmission Manufacturing
February 5, 2021
ZF PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission technology sets benchmark for medium-duty commercial vehicle trucks, buses and heavy-duty pickup trucks With passenger car comfort, unparalleled commercial vehicle performance, advanced safety technology and…
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Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs. Five Laurens County Companies Looking to Hire.
February 1, 2021
If you live in Laurens County and want to work in Laurens County there are opportunities with five major companies. On Wednesday, February 10th a drive-thru Job Fair will be…
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Got a Job Opening? Here’s How to Hire Locally
January 18, 2021
LaurensCountyBUZZ is all about Laurens County. The platform is designed to provide businesses, organizations and charitable associations with a platform to submit news to be published in a timely manner.…
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CAREGIVERS/PCAS
January 17, 2021
Assist with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, food preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands Please call 864-984-2838 to schedule an interview.
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City of Laurens and District 55 Partner to Attract and Retain Good Teachers
December 14, 2020
Laurens County School District 55 has partnered with the City of Laurens to attract and retain good teachers through quality housing. The School District was able to obtain a Rural…
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‘Skill Up’ Platform Aims to Connect Individuals with Career Pathways
December 2, 2020
Upstate SC Alliance launches regional gateway to technical training programs Although the coronavirus pandemic has slowed some areas of the economy, within many sectors, businesses continue to grow. A new…
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Open-Air Job Fair a Success; Several Laurens County Industries Participate
October 16, 2020
The open-air Job Fair hosted by the Upper Savannah SC Works System in downtown Fountain Inn on Thursday, October 15th was a tremendous success. Over 201 job seekers attended and…
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SC Works to Host Open-Air Job Fair October 15 in Fountain Inn
October 13, 2020
SC Works is hosting an open-air Job Fair in Fountain Inn on October 15th from 2PM-5PM at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market (110 Depot St., Fountain Inn), which will include…
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