Mayor Nathan Senn Elected Vice President of the Association of South Carolina Mayors
July 30, 2023
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn recently attended the Association of South Carolina Mayors (ASCM) conference and was elected to serve as Vice President alongside the newly elected President, Mayor Stephen Murray…
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Congressman Jeff Duncan Announces Ron DeSantis as Keynote Speaker for Twelfth Annual Faith & Freedom BBQ
July 27, 2023
Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan announced the keynote speaker for his twelfth annual Faith & Freedom BBQ hosted at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center on August 28 at 6pm in Anderson, SC.…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond to offer free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 27, 2023
This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These seminars will…
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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Unveil Draft Legislation to Modernize and Expand U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure
July 26, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today unveiled draft legislation, the Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and…
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City of Clinton Town Rhythms Presents: “The Tams” Live in Concert!
July 26, 2023
Music lovers in Laurens County are in for a treat! The City of Clinton Town Rhythms is back with a band that will have you wanting to get up and…
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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Joining Amicus Briefs to Restart Construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline
July 24, 2023
Following the filing of an amicus brief by the U.S. House of Representatives and another by select members of the House and Senate, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – July 25 Agenda
July 24, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Lakelands Young Republicans Unite District 55 Community for an Informative School Board Forum
July 22, 2023
The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you nee​d to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Early Voting Now Open for Three LCSD55 Board Seats
July 17, 2023
Early voting is now open for the three open school board seats in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55). Eligible Voters can visit the Laurens County Voter Registration and Election…
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Congressman Duncan Holds Meeting and Site Visit to Laurens Post Office in Continued Efforts for Much Needed Improvements
July 16, 2023
During a recent week of local constituent work, Congressman Jeff Duncan made it a priority to bring U.S. Postal Service officials from Washington D.C. and Columbia to the district to…
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Mayor of Fountain Inn Announces Campaign for Re-election
July 16, 2023
On Friday, July 14, Mayor George Patrick “GP” McLeer announced that he would be running for re-election as mayor of Fountain Inn. To learn more about McLeer, his background and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 36, Ignition Interlock
July 12, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National President Tess Rowland, law enforcement officers, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Receives SRO funding from State
June 26, 2023
The Fountain Inn Police Department has been awarded $177,575 in funding for a school resource officer (SRO) for Fountain Inn Elementary. This development promises to provide a safer learning environment for students and peace of mind…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $551.5 million in broadband funding for South Carolina
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
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City of Clinton Police One Day Hiring Event – June 28
June 26, 2023
Have you been considering a career in law enforcement? The City of Clinton is hosting a one-day recruiting event on Wednesday, June 28 starting at 9:00 am at 211 N.…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission Meeting June 27
June 26, 2023
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 27 at 8:15 am in the main office training room (3850 Hwy 221, Laurens, SC). The meeting is…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 27 Agenda
June 26, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 27. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes of FY 2023-2024 State Budget
June 20, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his Line Item Vetoes of the FY 2023-2024 State Budget at a press conference. The budget includes a record number of 283 of Governor McMaster’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bond Reform, Issues Signing StatementÂ
June 20, 2023
Gov. Instructs SLED, DOI to Strictly Enforce New Law and Hold Bail Bondsmen, Electronic-Monitoring Companies Accountable Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3532, bond reform, and issued a signing…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – June 20
June 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…
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Laurens City Fire Department Earns Fire Safe Community Designation at State Conference
June 18, 2023
Laurens City Fire Department was well represented at the recent South Carolina Firefighter Conference. The department was represented at the conference by Chief Neil Roberts, Lieutenant Eric Morse, Engineer Sean…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health and SC Department on Aging release recommendations to combat social isolation in older adults
June 13, 2023
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, in partnership…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Ensure South Carolina’s Power Generation Future
June 12, 2023
Gov. McMaster Creates PowerSC Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2023-18, establishing the PowerSC Energy Resources and Economic Development Interagency Working Group (PowerSC). PowerSC will work with the state’s…
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SC Housing Board of Commissioners names interim executive director
June 12, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) announced Friday that Richard Hutto has been named the agency’s interim executive director. Hutto comes…
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Change in Location for City of Laurens Workshop on Boards and Commissions Applications
June 12, 2023
The City of Laurens would like to inform all interested individuals about a change in the workshop location for Council Members reviewing applications for boards and commissions. The workshop, previously…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 13 Agenda
June 11, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 13. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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SCDPPPS Director Jerry Adger to Retire After 9 Years
June 8, 2023
Gov. McMaster Appoints Melvin Warren as Acting Director Governor Henry McMaster today announced the retirement of S.C. Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) Director Jerry Adger after serving…
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City of Laurens to Host Workshop for Council Members on Boards and Commissions Applications
June 6, 2023
The City of Laurens is pleased to announce a workshop for its Council Members on June 13, 2023, at CPW’s Training Center located at 214 Church St, Laurens, SC 29360.…
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SCDOR to no longer issue debit cards for refunds after June 29
June 1, 2023
What you nee​d to know: The SCDOR will no longer issue Individual Income Tax refunds as debit cards after June 29, 2023. Bank of America, the provider of the State’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Directs Deployment of National Guard Troops to Southern Border
May 31, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today directed the deployment of South Carolina National Guard troops to help secure the U.S. Southern border in Texas amid the ongoing national security crisis following the…
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Fountain Inn Seeks Community Input with Comprehensive Plan Survey
May 30, 2023
Like many other areas, Fountain Inn is growing. With that, local leadership is looking for your input to help shape the vision and priorities for the town. There are only…
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City of Laurens Holds Memorial Day Service
May 29, 2023
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Untied States Armed Forces. For many, it is…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces First Certified Ground Defense Instructor
May 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) recognizes Cherokee County Agent-In-Charge (AIC) Dinah Foster as the agency’s first Certified Ground Defense Instructor. AIC Foster attended an…
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Clinton Surveying and Mapping Utility Mapping Project Begins June 1
May 22, 2023
The City of Clinton will begin the Surveying and Mapping Utility Mapping Project with SAM, LLC on June 1. The project will include locating electric poles, pad mounts, junction boxes,…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – May 23 Agenda
May 22, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 23. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Police Officer I
May 19, 2023Under limited supervision, responds as needed to emergency and non-emergency calls for service as a police officer to situations such as routine patrol, routine service and emergency calls, vehicle collisions,…
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SCDOT Commission approves 2024 Pavement Improvement Plan
May 18, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the Agency’s 2024 Pavement Improvement Program by adding another $775 million to the previously invested $2.8 billion in pavement improvements across the…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – May 16
May 15, 2023
Laurens City Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 214 Church Street in Laurens. The agenda is below for those interested in attending. All…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Appoints Brian Gaines as Comptroller General
May 14, 2023
Gaines Sworn in by Chief Justice Donald Beatty Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-12, appointing S.C. Department of Administration Executive Budget Director Brian Gaines as the state’s next…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Calls General Assembly Back for Extra Session
May 12, 2023
Gov. Calls on General Assembly to Take up Illegal Gun Possession, Bond Reform, Budget, Protect Life Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-13 to reconvene the General Assembly for…
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Calling All Vendors – City of Laurens Vendor Database
May 9, 2023
The City of Laurens is actively looking for vendors across the Upstate to register in their Vendor Database. The database allows them to reach out to vendors quickly about upcoming…
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Laurens County Council Budget Workshop – Tuesday, May 9
May 8, 2023
Laurens County Council canceled their regularly scheduled meeting for May 9 advising no “requested actionable items.” Instead, they will come together for a budget workshop on Tuesday at 5:30 pm.…
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How and when to amend your SC Individual Income Tax return
May 3, 2023
What you need to know: Generally, you should amend a return if an IRS audit changes your state return, or when there are changes to your income, deductions, credits, payments,…
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City of Clinton Among Selected Rural Communities to Receive Grant Money for Water, Sewer and Stormwater Projects
May 2, 2023
The City of Clinton and other municipalities will receive grant money to assist with our Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Projects. The City of Clinton, Miller’s Fork Basin Sewer Rehabilitation will…
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Clinton’s Food Truck Monday Line Up for May 8
May 2, 2023
If you want a pass from kitchen duty check out Food Truck Monday is providing options for you on Monday, May 8 from 5-8 pm in downtown Clinton. Here is…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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The City of Fountain Inn Awarded $9,999,075 from the Rural Infrastructure Authority
April 27, 2023
The Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded the City of Fountain Inn a grant of $9,999,075 to address the aging clay pipes, brick manholes, and service laterals that were installed over…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Michael Wise as Next Director of the S.C. Department of Insurance
April 26, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Michael Wise to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI). Wise has worked at DOI since 2009 and currently serves…
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Reps. Duncan, Buchanan, Lead Letter to HHS, CMS to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
April 26, 2023
On Monday, Congressman Duncan led a letter with Congressman Vern Buchanan to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…
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