Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates the Next Executive Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
March 9, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated William H. Floyd to be the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). Previously the agency’s chief of staff,…
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The Voters have Spoken – Here are the results of the Municipal Elections
March 8, 2023
Voter turnout for the municipal elections on Tuesday was 23.39 percent. When the polls closed, at 7 pm and the ballots were counted, 2,189 of the 9,400 registered voters cast…
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City of Laurens Fire Department Welcomes Lieutenant Johnson
March 8, 2023
The City of Laurens Fire Department recently welcomed Matt Johnson to their team. Johnson began his fire service in Laurens County and has spent the last almost 11 years at…
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Early Voting Closed – Polls Open Tuesday for Municipal Elections
March 5, 2023
Early voting closed on Friday and the municipal elections will take place this Tuesday, March 7. At the end of the early voting period the turn out appears to be…
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City of Laurens Partners with Piedmont Agency on Aging for Expanded Seniors Program, Meals on Wheels
March 3, 2023
The City of Laurens announced Friday that it would be partnering with the Piedmont Agency on Aging (PAA) to assist with Meals on Wheels and to expand the city’s popular…
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Governor Proclaims March Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
March 3, 2023
Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2023 Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in South Carolina. A coalition of state, federal and non-governmental land management organizations under the umbrella of the South…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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City of Fountain Inn Recognizes Top Employees
February 22, 2023
Fountain Inn recently announced the annual awards acknowledging those who go above and beyond in the work to make Fountain Inn the best “inn” in South Carolina. “These individuals exemplify…
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PC Political Science Department to Host Two Meet the Candidate Events
February 20, 2023
The Political Science Department will be hosting two political forums to allow the campus and broader communities to “Meet the Candidates” for the upcoming local elections to be held on Tuesday,…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda for February 21
February 16, 2023
Laurens City Council will hold their regularly scheduled February meeting on Tuesday, February 21 at 5:30 The meeting is held at the CPW Training Center (214 Church Street, Laurens SC).…
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Mayor Senn to Present to Fellowship of SC Mayors on Resilient City Planning
February 13, 2023
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has been invited to present Laurens’ recent successes to mayors from across the state in Charleston on Thursday as part of the Riley Mayor’s Design Fellowship.…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – February 14 Agenda
February 12, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 14. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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City of Laurens Recognizes Deserving Citizens at State of the City Address
February 8, 2023
On Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023, the Palmetto Room in Downtown Laurens filled with city employees, business owners and citizens to hear the second annual State of the City address…
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County Comprehensive Planning Meetings Scheduled – Your Input Requested
February 8, 2023
The Laurens County Comprehensive Plan is a 10-year visioning plan for the future of our County. It’s a blueprint for how the County will manage the expected growth over the…
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City of Fountain Inn Raises Pay for Police Officers
February 7, 2023
Many businesses are experiencing hiring or staffing challenges. Law enforcement agencies across the country including here in South Carolina are feeling the impact as well. With the job of keeping…
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Mayoral Candidates Sound Off on the Issues – Laurens Edition
February 6, 2023
On March 7 residents of Laurens will go to the polls to vote for a new mayor. On the ballot will be three candidates: Randy Garrett, Nathan Senn, and Alicia…
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Rep. Jeff Duncan Named Subcommittee Chairman on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security
February 3, 2023
Congressman Jeff Duncan released the following statement after being named the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chairman on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Committee on Energy and…
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Mayoral Candidates Sound Off on the Issues – Clinton Edition
January 30, 2023
On March 7 residents of Clinton will go to the polls to vote for a new mayor. On the ballot will be three candidates: Leonard Pitts, Randy Randall and Ronnie…
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Work Underway in SC Pavement Improvement Program
January 29, 2023
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced last week that work is underway to begin resurfacing approximately 90 miles of South Carolina’s interstate highways. These projects include resurfacing…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 27, 2023
State of the State Address Deliver on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We…
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Income Tax Season Begins
January 24, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS began accepting Individual Income Tax returns on January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Tuesday,…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 24 Agenda
January 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 24. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Laurens City Council Votes to Keep Fees Low by Resuming City Trash Service
January 20, 2023
Laurens City Council voted on Thursday night to get back into the residential waste removal business beginning in March. By providing these services in-house, City Council’s action keeps monthly fees…
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Governor Henry McMaster’s Inaugural Address Delivered on Wednesday, Jan. 11
January 11, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster was sworn in today for his second term as the Governor of South Carolina. Here is his speech. GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to…
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Candidate Filing Closed for 2023 Laurens County Municipal Elections – Ballot Finalized for March Elections
January 8, 2023
Candidate filing closed Friday at noon for the Laurens County 2023 Municipal Elections on Tuesday, March 7. A run-off election, if needed, will be conducted on Tuesday, March 21. Early Voting will…
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City of Fountain Inn Announces Schedule for 2023 Planning Commission Meetings
January 8, 2023
The City of Fountain Inn recently announced that all Planning Commission meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month, beginning in 2023. The public is welcome to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces FY 2023-2024 Executive Budget
January 8, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster announced his Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget. As it has in past years the governor’s budget prioritizes fiscal responsibility and wise, transformative investments in education, infrastructure, public…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 10 Agenda
January 6, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 10. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn to Seek Another Term
January 3, 2023
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced that he is seeking a second term. To those who have seen the progress of the city in recent years, that comes as welcome…
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Randy Garrett Announces Candidacy for Mayor
December 30, 2022
Lifelong Laurens resident running for Office in 2023. L.aurens resident and former Government Affairs professional Randy Garrett has announced his intention to run for the mayoral seat in the 2023 election.…
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Candidate Filing Now Open for Non-Partisan Election in March – Several File on First Day
December 28, 2022
Candidate filing opened at noon on Wednesday, December 28 for the non-partisan elections to be held on March 7, 2023. Filing for these elections will open until noon on Friday,…
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Laurens County to End Use of 800 number for 911 Resulting in Budget Savings
December 28, 2022
It was recently announced that Laurens County Emergency Communications would be ending service of their 1-800-922-0523 number effective January 1. Historically, this number has been used by alarm companies to…
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New Federal Budget Includes Funding for Laurens County
December 27, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently announced the South Carolina projects that were included in the year-end spending bill set to be debated and voted on in both the…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Introduces the Nation’s First State Probation and Parole Electronics Detection Canine
December 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has become the nation’s first State Probation and Parole agency to acquire an Electronics Detection Canine. K-9 Chip, a…
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City of Clinton Announces Winners of 2022 Spirit of Christmas Decorations
December 19, 2022
It’s hard not to notice the beautiful holiday decorations throughout the city of Clinton and in the neighborhoods. No two are alike and all are beautiful. City Council members have…
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City of Clinton Incubator Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
December 19, 2022
Last Friday, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce made the opening of the City of Clinton Incubator official with the celebratory ribbon cutting and grand opening. The incubator is a…
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City of Laurens Requests Grant Funding for 19 Miles of New Sidewalks
December 13, 2022
The City of Laurens has requested more than $30 million in funding from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for construction or repair of 19 miles of sidewalks throughout…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – December 13 Agenda
December 12, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 22. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs MOU with United Kingdom to Bolster Economic Development
December 12, 2022
South Carolina is the 3rd State to Sign MOU with U.K. Governor Henry McMaster recently joined United Kingdom Trade Minister Greg Hands to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda for December 16
December 12, 2022
Laurens City Council will meet on Friday, December 16 for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting will be held at the CPW Training Center (214 Church Street, Laurens) and will…
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South Carolina’s Natural Resource Management Agencies Sign Shared Stewardship Agreement
December 12, 2022
Accord establishes partnership to improve forest conditions on public and private lands. Directors of nine federal and state agencies came together today to sign a Shared Stewardship agreement at a…
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Light Up the Night – City of Clinton Christmas Decoration Contest
December 7, 2022
The City of Clinton is hosting a Christmas decoration contest. If your house or business is located within the city and you are decked in lights you may be a…
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Filing Opens December 28 for Non-Partisan Elections Scheduled for March 2023
December 5, 2022
There are a number of non-partisan elections to be held on March 7, 2023. Filing for these elections will open on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at noon and remain open…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Blocks ‘TikTok’ on State Government Devices
December 5, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today took action to block access to the social media platform TikTok from all state government electronic devices managed by the South Carolina Department of Administration. The…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 5
December 1, 2022
Governor McMaster and the First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for…
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Randy Randall Announces Run for Mayor of Clinton
November 29, 2022
Former Clinton Mayor Randy Randall announced this week he will run once again to serve as the city’s mayor. Randall previously served in local government for a total of 17…
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Clinton Native, Andy Howard Announces Candidacy for Clinton City Council Ward 6
November 29, 2022
Andy Howard is a Clinton native. He spent eight years in the United States Marine Corps traveling the world in service to our country and in the end, he chooses…
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Stewart Owens Announces Candidacy for Clinton City Council Ward 4
November 21, 2022
Clinton resident and business owner, Stewart Owens, has announced his intent to run for Clinton City Council Ward 4 seat. Filing opens in late December and the election is March…
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County Council Meeting – November 22 Agenda
November 21, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 22. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Fights Attempt to Shutter South Carolina’s Faith-Based Foster Agencies
November 20, 2022
Lawsuit Threatens S.C. Foster Children, Religious Liberty In a new filing, Governor Henry McMaster called upon the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina to protect the state’s…
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