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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