Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, September 6
September 4, 2022
On Tuesday, September 6, there will be a Special Called meeting at 5:30 pm followed by a meeting for the Committee as a Whole. The meeting location is the old…
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City of Clinton Accepting Accommodations Tax Grant Applications – Deadline is September 12
September 4, 2022
The City of Clinton will open the 2022 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle on Friday August 12, 2022. Organizations that attract or provide for tourists are encouraged to apply to the…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Its First Civics Academy
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding its first ever Civics Academy for residents. The Fountain Inn Civics Academy (FICA) is a Free 6-week course that provides residents of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bipartisan Law Providing State Employees with Paid Family Leave
August 29, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster was joined last Thursday by a bipartisan group of members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 11, which provides state employees with…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – August 23 Agenda
August 22, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 23. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force
August 18, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention,…
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Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Thursday, August 18
August 17, 2022
On Thursday, August 18, Laurens County Council Committee on Health and Emergency Services will meet at 4:00 pm. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Sues Biden Administration’s OSHA
August 16, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster, along with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR), today announced a lawsuit and a motion for a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department…
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Supporting financial stability for South Carolinians with disabilities
August 15, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Nearly 800,000 people in South Carolina live with a physical or mental disability. Many of them are able and willing to work, yet our state…
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Clinton Fire Department Announces Third Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
August 10, 2022
The City of Clinton Fire Department’s Third Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz is scheduled for October 15th. Department personnel, along with the Red Cross and state fire partners will respond to…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – August 9 Agenda
August 8, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 9. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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How to Keep Your Tax Records Safe in an Emergency
August 8, 2022
It’s hurricane season again and last year marked the first time that two consecutive hurricane seasons used all 21 storm names, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Five of…
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Laurens County Public Works
August 5, 2022
The Laurens County Department of Public Works is a multi-function department that is considered the “hub” of various other county maintenance departments. Under the direction of the Public Works Director,…
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Laurens County Voter Registration & Elections
August 4, 2022Mission Statement As caretakers of the voting process in Laurens County, we firmly believe that “Every Vote Matters. Every Vote Counts”! We make every effort to insure that each eligible…
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Shop Local During SC’s Sales Tax Holiday – August 5-7
August 2, 2022
South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for this coming weekend, August 5-7. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of purchases are exempt from the state’s 6% Sales Tax and…
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Community Celebrates Opening of the Veterans Affairs and Laurens County Voter Registration and Election Office
August 1, 2022
From the basement of the historic court house to Bolt Drive Complex. The Laurens County Voter Registration and Elections office and Veterans Affairs office is now fully up and running…
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2022-2023 Hunting and Fishing Rules and Regulation Guide
August 1, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has finalized the 2022-23 South Carolina Rules and Regulations. Copies of the Official State Regulation Guide are are being delivered to hunting and…
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Meet Clinton’s New Fire Chief
August 1, 2022
Many little boys grow up dreaming to be a firefighter. Chief Jeremy Marshall is living that dream. After serving as Interim Chief since November 2021, Marshall was promoted to Clinton…
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U.S. Space Force names Clemson University its newest strategic partner
July 18, 2022
The U.S. Space Force welcomed Clemson University as an official member of its University Partnership Program (UPP) at a Memorandum of Understanding signing event on July 18. The USSF — the sixth…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – July 19
July 18, 2022
Laurens City Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 19. The meeting will be held in Laurens City Hall (126 East Public Square, Laurens) and will…
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County Council Meeting – July 12 Agenda
July 11, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 12. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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South Carolina Officials Announce Infestation of Asian Longhorned Ticks, Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases
July 8, 2022
South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a cattle farm in York County. This invasive species of…
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Fountain Inn Fire Chief to Retire this Month
July 7, 2022
With over 26 years of service to the city, Chief Ronnie Myers has genuinely dedicated his career to the betterment of Fountain Inn. “As a city leader, I witness firsthand…
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Laurens Recognizes Two Fireman at Retirement
July 4, 2022
Last Thursday the City of Laurens recognized the service of two men who have given decades of service to the City of Laurens fighting fires and protecting those in danger, Assistant…
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New Chief Appointed to Lead Laurens Fire Department
June 27, 2022
Mayor Nathan Senn announced today (Monday, June 27, 2022) the appointment of Neil Roberts as the next Chief of the City of Laurens Fire Department. Roberts will officially take over…
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Tuesday is Primary Runoff Election Day
June 27, 2022
Two weeks ago, the primary elections took place and based on the results, there are two races that were put into a runoff for local voters. On Tuesday, June 28…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 28 Agenda
June 27, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 28. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Candidate for SC Superintendent of Education Coming to Laurens Saturday June 25
June 22, 2022
Republican candidate for SC Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver, will visit Laurens County this Saturday. With just a few days before the Republican primary runoff election, Weaver will come to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes of FY 2022-2023 State Budget
June 22, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his Line Item Vetoes of FY 2022-2023 State Budget. The governor’s 73 vetoes total over $52.6 million. This year’s budget includes a record number of…
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IMPH releases guide for local policymakers in use of opioid settlement funds
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), hosted a press conference regarding…
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Local Primary Results – Incumbents Prevail
June 15, 2022
The increase in election signs over the last two weeks were an indication that primary elections were coming up. Traditionally primary voter turnout is lower than that of a general…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 14
June 13, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 14th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Last Day for In-person Early Voting is Friday, June 10
June 8, 2022
The last day for in-person early voting in South Carolina is Friday, June 10 at 5 pm. Prior to voting sample ballots can be viewed at SCVotes.gov. The address is 105…
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Police Chief Latimore Nominated by President to be U. S. Marshal
June 6, 2022
The White House announced Monday that President Biden has nominated Laurens Police Chief Chrissie Latimore to serve as the District of South Carolina’s next U. S. Marshal. The official announcement…
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Laurens County Council Budget Workshop Meeting
May 30, 2022
Laurens County Council will hold their second budget workshop on Tuesday, May 31st at 5:30. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the Public Square in Laurens. Below…
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City of Laurens Announces Juneteenth Celebration
May 23, 2022
The City of Laurens recently announced a JUNETEENTH – CELEBRATE FREEDOM event scheduled for June 18th, 2022. Juneteenth goes back to June 19th, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major…
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Laurens City Hall Closed Until Wednesday After Employee Tests Positive for Covid
May 23, 2022
Laurens City hall will be closed until Wednesday, May 25, after city employees test positive for COVID-19. Essential services will not be affected. Payments will still be accepted online, or…
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Laurens County Council Budget Workshop Meeting
May 23, 2022
Laurens County Council will hold their first budget workshop immediately following the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the Public…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – May 24th Agenda
May 22, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signs bill into law exempting military retirement pay from income tax
May 16, 2022
With Governor Henry McMaster signing H. 3247 into law on Friday, May 13, South Carolina is now one of more than three dozen states that exempt military retiree pay from…
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Laurens County Voter Registration & Elections Office Relocates to New Bolt Drive Complex
May 11, 2022
From the basement to Bolt Drive Complex. The Laurens County Voter Registration and Elections office has relocated from the historic courthouse on the square in Laurens to new sprawling space…
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Absentee Voting at NEW Location Begins May 16
May 10, 2022
In person Absentee voting for the 2022 Statewide Primaries will begin Monday, May 16 at the new Voter Registration & Elections office at the Bolt Drive Complex, Laurens. The address…
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County Council Allocates ARPA Grant Funds
May 9, 2022
Laurens County Council met on Tuesday, April 19th for the purpose of reviewing the ARPA application grants. As reported by the Buzz previously, the county will receive $13.1 million in…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – May 10th Agenda
May 9, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 10th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Medical Freedom Bill Signed into Law in South Carolina
May 2, 2022
Last week Governor Henry McMaster signed South Carolina House bill 3126 into law the legislation dealing with COVID-19 vaccine mandates in South Carolina. The lead sponsor, Rep. Stewart Jones (Laurens…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis Looking for Laurens County Residents with Unclaimed Property
April 29, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has more than $6.7 million in unclaimed funds that belongs to people living in Laurens County. “An…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – April 26th Agenda
April 25, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 26th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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County Council to Review ARPA Grant Applications in Scheduled Meeting
April 18, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 19th for the purpose of reviewing the ARPA application grants. As reported by the Buzz last week, the county will receive $13.1…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Convention of the States Bill into Law, Issues Signing Statement
April 17, 2022
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. “Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met…
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Personal and Commercial Property Reassessments – What You Need to Know
April 14, 2022
The owners of residential and commercial properties throughout Laurens County will be receiving reassessment notices in the mail soon. Changes in assessed values can affect how much landowners pay in…
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