Laurens County Registration & Elections Teams up with Nonpartisan Nonprofit to Invest in Safe Elections During Covid-19
October 19, 2020
Project will support Poll Worker Training and Recruitment, PPE for Poll Workers, Absentee Voting, both in person and by mail. Director Lynne West of the Board of Voter Registration and…
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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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City rejects one dollar bid for American Legion Post
October 13, 2020
Of the several pieces of surplus property up for bid by the City of Clinton during its October 5 meeting, the rejection of one bid drew heavy criticism shortly after…
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Laurens County Council Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13th
October 12, 2020
Laurens County Council will meet for their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 on Tuesday, October 13th. The meeting will be held at the historic courthouse in Laurens. Some items on…
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The Capital Project Sales Tax Referendum – What You Need to Know Before You Vote
October 12, 2020
Less than thirty days until election day. Beyond President of the United States there’s a lot on the ballot that will directly impact Laurens County Residents. One such item is…
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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19
October 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…
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Absentee Voting is Open – What You Need to Know
October 7, 2020
Absentee voting in South Carolina opened on Monday, October 5th. This year, due to the COVID-19 situation, no reason is needed to vote by absentee ballot. “It’s been a busy…
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Plans Underway for Clinton Annual Veterans Day Celebration
October 5, 2020
The City of Clinton is gearing up to celebrate our local veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. Each year, the City puts on a program that is well attended…
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Laurens Residents Will Benefit from Recovery of Unclaimed Funds
October 5, 2020
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis serves South Carolinians in many ways. One such role is safeguarding more than $650 million in unclaimed property and working hard to return these…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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Commission Holds Q&A Meeting on Penny Sales Tax
September 30, 2020
On Tuesday, September 29th members of the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission held a Q&A session. Local media outlets were invited to attend in person and the event was live…
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City of Clinton receives grant to fund infrastructure upgrades
September 30, 2020
The City of Clinton has secured $750,000 in grant funding under the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Community Infrastructure program. The funding is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and…
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Voter Registration Deadline of Oct 2nd Just Days Away
September 28, 2020
Not registered to vote? Friday, October 2nd is the deadline to register to vote. The process is simple and outlined below. If you need to update your information you can do…
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City of Clinton Breaks Ground on Future Recreation Complex
September 22, 2020
You don’t have to live in Clinton, SC to know it’s a sports town. The Red Devil reputation is widely known. Tuesday, the city of Clinton took the next step…
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Penny Sales Tax Referendum to be on November General Election Ballot
September 16, 2020
When Laurens County residents cast their vote on November 3rd a referendum for a 1-cent Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) for Laurens County will be on the ballot. The “penny…
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Clinton Fire Department to Hold Second Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
September 16, 2020
The City of Clinton Fire Department’s Second 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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Census Participation Deadline is September 30th
September 15, 2020
Have you completed the census survey? If not, you have until September 30th to get it done. County Council and other local community leaders continue to urge residents to complete the…
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Deadline for Voter Registration is October 2nd
September 14, 2020
The deadline to register to vote in the general election on November 3rd is October 2nd. If you are not registered to vote and want to participate in the November 3rd election…
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Magistrate Clerk I
September 10, 2020
Laurens County Human Resources is accepting applications for a full-time Clerk II position for the Magistrates Office. This position, under regular supervision, performs various routine-to-moderately complex clerical and secretarial duties…
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Clinton City Council extends mask resolution
September 9, 2020
Clinton City Council voted 4-3 on an emergency ordinance to enforce the use of face masks within the city during its September meeting on Tuesday, 9/8. The ordinance failed however,…
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Friday, September 11th Proclaimed to be “Patriot Day” by City of Laurens
September 9, 2020
Laurens Mayor, Nathan Senn announced that he is proclaiming Friday, Sept 11th, “Patriot Day” in the city of Laurens. The Mayor along with members of our City and County Councils,…
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Clean-up Crackdown Compliance Deadline
September 8, 2020The City of Laurens Building & Zoning Department will be ratcheting up enforcement on code violations beginning October 19, 2020 in a new initiative called “Clean-up Crackdown.” The City’s new…
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LCSO Bloodhound Sandy Retires
September 4, 2020
I would like to take this time to inform everyone that our Bloodhound Sandy is now retired. Sandy has been a hardworking and vital team member to this office for…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 8, 2020
September 4, 2020
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:30 pm at the historic courthouse on the public square in Laurens for the regularly scheduled meeting. In addition to…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 3, 2020
Combined $314 million investment to create more than 1,500 jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink (LiDestri) and GEM Opportunity…
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South Carolina is Lagging in 2020 Census Self-Response Rate and Deadline is Looming
September 2, 2020
You’ve probably received several mail pieces requesting that you participate in the 2020 census and maybe even a few emails. Now County Council and other local community leaders are urging…
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Attorney General Wilson announces largest single legal settlement in South Carolina history
August 31, 2020
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State of South Carolina and the United States government have reached a $600 million settlement to end six years of litigation related to…
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Magistrate Court to Continue at The Ridge During September
August 31, 2020
The Laurens County Magistrate Court will continue to operate from The Ridge during the month of September. The move to this temporary location in August enabled the Magistrate’s office to…
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South Carolina applies for Lost Wages Assistance grant
August 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey announced today that the state of South Carolina submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost…
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Office of Regulatory Staff approves $26.1 million in infrastructure expansion
August 21, 2020As part of the broadband infrastructure component of Act 142 authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly and signed by the Governor on June 25, 2020, the South Carolina Office…
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Filing for Nonpartisan Offices Closed on Monday
August 19, 2020The deadline to file for nonpartisan offices was noon on Monday. Nonpartisan positions open for this election cycle in Laurens County and those who have filed to run for them…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches “Tarp it or Ticket” Litter Campaign
August 19, 2020
In some areas of the county litter is a real problem. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is launching a “Tarp it or ticket” campaign to remind citizens that littering will…
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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line
August 18, 2020
Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…
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More SC residents now have access to SC Thrive’s rent assistance program
August 18, 2020
SC Thrive offers immediate relief for South Carolina residents still struggling to pay rent during the Coronavirus pandemic. The organization is now accepting Rental Assistance Program applications from households that previously…
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Tax tips for emergency preparedness: securing your tax records
August 18, 2020
With the height of South Carolina’s hurricane season approaching, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) offers tips to help you keep your tax records safe in the event of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, local legislative leaders announce PPE investment
August 13, 2020Governor Funds $10 Million Worth of PPE to Safely Open Schools Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by local legislative leaders and educators at Wateree Elementary School to announce the allocation…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces seventy school districts to receive $10 million in PPE for reopening
August 12, 2020Superintendent Spearman and Local Education Leaders Join School Safety Announcement Gov. Henry McMaster today announced the State of South Carolina will purchase and distribute $10 million worth of personal protective equipment…
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LCSO Animal Control partners with Finding Rover
August 11, 2020
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control would like to announce the use of FindingRover.com. Finding Rover is a website that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets…
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City of Clinton announces tourism grant program
August 3, 2020
Grants available to organizations for marketing tourism related events The City of Clinton will open the 2020 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle on Wednesday July 29, 2020. Organizations that…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves thirty six school district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
July 31, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of thirty six school district reopening plans as well as approval of the reopening plans for the two residential Governor’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants
July 20, 2020
This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…
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Looking for Some Extra Cash This Summer? Check out the State Treasurer’s website
June 23, 2020
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Over the past few months, South Carolinians have been busy searching for financial relief anywhere they can find it. In addition to those who…
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DHEC increases testing goals each month through end of the year
June 23, 2020
As positive cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are on the rise in South Carolina, the state is increasing its goal of testing approximately 110,000 residents per month to 165,000…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces renewal of the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act
June 23, 2020
Qualified businesses have reported creating over 1,200 jobs since 2013 Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that the state of South Carolina has renewed the High Growth Small Business Job…
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