Clerk to County Council, Betty Walsh, Retires after Decades of Service
November 3, 2021
In a place where change is commonplace, Betty Walsh has been a source of consistency and familiarity. Walsh has served as the Clerk to County Council for Laurens County since…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 26th
October 23, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 26th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of unclaimed funds
October 22, 2021
Channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up a list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money. “No tricks, just treats…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 12
October 11, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 12th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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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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LC Animal Control Offering Free Adoptions this Week
September 27, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Control office has announced that all adoptions are free for this week only. All adoptions include deworming, HW Tests, Vaccinations, HW/Flea/Tick Preventative, Spay/Neuter, Microchip. The…
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Clark to be Sworn in at Next County Council Meeting – September 28th
September 24, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 28th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Clark Wins Special Election for County Council Seat – District 3
September 21, 2021
Shirley Clark (D) has won the special election to fill the County Council seat vacated when Councilman Garrett McDaniel resigned to become the Director of Executive Scheduling and Operations for the…
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Bid Process Opened for Removal of House of Future Clinton Library Location
September 21, 2021
The City of Clinton is seeking sealed bids for the sale of the house located at 304 W. Pitts St. for removal from the property. House is to be moved…
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Tollison Receives Endorsement of LC Republican Party Chair
September 17, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21st voters will go to the polls in a special election to fill the open County Council position for District 3. The seat was vacated when Councilman…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis looking for Pickens County residents with unclaimed property
September 15, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has $9.4 million in unclaimed funds that belongs to people living in Pickens County. “An important part…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – September 14th
September 11, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 14th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Plan to Accelerate I-26 Widening Project
September 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…
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Laurens City Administrator Announces Retirement Effective December 31, 2021
September 2, 2021
Laurens City Administrator Gary Coleman has announced his intentions to retire from his position with the City of Laurens effective December 31, 2021. Gary has served as the Laurens’ City…
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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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SC tax credits available for education-related expenses
August 31, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds teachers and parents that Income Tax credits are available for certain education related expenses. Information for teachers: Classroom Teachers Expenses Credit: Classroom teachers…
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An Interview with New County Administrator Thomas Higgs
August 31, 2021
Monday, August 30th was “day 1” for Thomas Higgs now serving as the Laurens County Administrator. He hit the ground running, attending a department head meeting with County Council Chairman,…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – August 24th
August 22, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 24th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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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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Lander University receives funding for new campus maintenance, renovation projects
August 13, 2021
Lander University will soon undergo several campus renovation projects, thanks to funding provided by the South Carolina General Assembly in the passing of the state budget for fiscal year 2021-22.…
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County Council Announces Thomas Higgs will be New County Administrator
August 10, 2021
In an announcement made Tuesday night following the regularly scheduled meeting, County Council Chair Brown Patterson announced that Thomas R. Higgs, II will be the next county administrator. Prior to…
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Attorney General Wilson notifies Columbia City Council its mask mandate violates state law
August 10, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Today, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson delivered a letter to Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin warning them the school mask mandate they passed recently…
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Laurens County Council Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
August 8, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 10th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Left Lane Drivers Move Over
August 6, 2021
New Law Requires Drivers To Move Right Unless They Are Using Left Lane To Pass The SC Department of Public Safety informs motorists of a new South Carolina law that…
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County Council Called Executive Session for Saturday, August 7th
August 5, 2021
A called meeting of the Laurens County Council Executive Session is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 am. After opening the meeting and an invocation, Council will enter into…
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DDSN Commissioners announce 2021-2022 officers, committees and new taskforces
July 27, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs (the “Commission”) selects officers and standing committees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and creates several new task forces to solve emerging…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – July 27, 2021
July 26, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 27th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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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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SC Probation and Parole Agency Appoints Gambrell to Divisional Deputy Director
July 23, 2021
Columbia, SC- Chad Gambrell of Laurens County has been appointed Deputy Director of Offender Su- pervision and Enforcement Services with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Par- don…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act Into Law
July 22, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification…
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DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities
July 19, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…
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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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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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Laurens County Council Meeting – July 13, 2021
July 12, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 13th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Gov. Henry McMaster calls on DHEC Board to ban Biden administration’s ‘door to door’ vaccine tactics in S.C.
July 10, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today called on the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control to “issue direction to agency leadership and to state and local healthcare organizations prohibiting the use…
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DHEC data show more than 90 percent of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in 14 days were unvaccinated individuals
July 8, 2021
DHEC’s Dr. Jane Kelly: “The overwhelming majority of people who are getting hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 are those who are not fully vaccinated” The South Carolina Department of Health…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Explore Clinton Second Event – Thursday, July 1st
June 28, 2021
The second in the series “Explore Clinton” will play out in Vance Park this Thursday, July 1st. Bring your friends and neighbors and come out to Vance Park for a…
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City of Clinton Holiday Trash Pickup
June 28, 2021
The City of Clinton Department of Public Works Sanitation Division will revise their garbage collection schedule for the the week of July 4, 2021 due to the observation of the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses
June 25, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and business leaders from around the state for a ceremonial bill signing of S.147, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces line item vetoes of FY 2021-2022 state budget
June 25, 2021Governor Vetoes 226 Earmarks Totaling $152.25 million Governor Henry McMaster announced his line item vetoes of the FY 2021-2022 state budget at a statehouse news conference. Totaling $152.5 million, the…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Laurens County Says NO to Litter with Countywide Initiative
June 23, 2021
No one likes to see trash thrown into the streets, on the side of the road or in our natural parks and recreation areas. Over the years, many dedicated volunteers…
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City of Laurens “Lights the Night” in One-of-a-kind Independence Day Celebration
June 23, 2021
The City of Laurens will ‘blaze’ a new trail on the night of July 3rd with “Laurens Lights the Night” as it seeks to become a regional destination for the…
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Laurens County Council Meeting -Tuesday, June 22nd
June 21, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 22nd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
June 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of…
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State Treasurer’s Office launches new Matchelor Promotion for Unclaimed Property
June 8, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is committed to reconnecting South Carolinians with their missing money, and today his office launched The Matchelor, a new social media promotion aimed at helping people…
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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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Governor announces end to state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency
June 8, 2021
Governor McMaster announced an end to SC’s state of emergency “it is no longer necessary to have a state of emergency.” The announcement was made in a press conference on…
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County Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 8, 2021
June 8, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 8th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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