Dawn Dowden promoted to President of Homes of Hope
January 7, 2026
Homes of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing and workforce development opportunities for men overcoming addiction, announced that the Board of Directors and CEO Don Oglesby…
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SCDOT Reports Significant Progress, Looks Ahead to Future Priorities and Funding
January 7, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reported substantial progress over the past year in advancing its 10-year Strategic Plan, a “fix it first” initiative adopted in 2017 to restore…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2025 Year in Review Statistics
January 7, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2025 Year in Review statistics, highlighting increased call volume, improved response times, and the continued commitment of deputies and staff to serving…
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Just Days Remaining to Nominate for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award
January 7, 2026
On December 8, The Laurens County Buzz first published details about the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award, but with the nomination deadline quickly approaching, time is running out…
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We have launched a new publication – the Georgetown SC Gazette
January 6, 2026
By Alan Cooper and Cheryl Cooper Owners LowcountryBizSC Who’s On The Move Today is the day! After months of preparation, we’re excited to officially announce the launch of a new…
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Looking Back Before Moving Forward: A Year-End Reflection on Culture and Growth
January 4, 2026
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher There is something about that week between Christmas and the New Year that invites reflection. The pace slows, the calendar lightens, and there is space to…
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Laurens County Republican Party Presents Chairman’s Choice Award to Senator Danny Verdin
January 4, 2026
The Laurens County Republican Party recognized Danny Verdin with its inaugural Chairman’s Choice Award during the party’s holiday dinner held Thursday, December 18, in the Magnolia Room of the Laurens…
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Special Called Laurens City Council Meeting on New Year’s Eve Highlights Deep Divisions Over Emergency Ordinance
January 3, 2026
The Laurens City Council held a special called meeting on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, marking the second such meeting in just over a week and underscoring deep divisions among city…
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Echoes & Insights – The Bounty of the Land: Natural Wonders & Trails of Laurens County
December 29, 2025
DECEMBER 2025 COLUMN Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Readers are invited to journey through the history of Laurens County, uncovering the stories, places, and people that have shaped…
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Presbyterian College Appoints Matt Rahl as Program’s 18th Head Football Coach
December 29, 2025
Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Dee Nichols has named Matt Rahl as the 18th head football coach in program history, announced on Monday morning. Rahl – who holds 24 years…
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Prisma Health Temporarily Restricts Child Visitors as Flu and Respiratory Illnesses Rise Across South Carolina
December 29, 2025
As flu and other respiratory illnesses continue to increase across South Carolina, Prisma Health has announced temporary visitor restrictions at its hospitals to help protect patients and healthcare teams during…
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Emergency Safeguard Ordinance Passes First Reading at Laurens City Council Meeting
December 23, 2025
Council emphasizes ordinance is a precautionary measure, not a finding of wrongdoing Laurens City Council voted Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to approve an emergency safeguard ordinance on first reading during…
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Hood Construction, Garvin Design Group celebrate Gather COLA grand opening
December 23, 2025On December 5th, Hood Construction and Garvin Design Group joined Cason Development Group, Four Oaks Property Group, and Hughes Development for the grand opening of Gather COLA. Located at the corner…
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Gilbane celebrates topping out of University of South Carolina’s new School of Medicine at Health Sciences campus
December 23, 2025Gilbane, a nationally recognized leader in integrated real estate development and construction, alongside the University of South Carolina (USC), has reached a major milestone with the “topping out” of USC’s…
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Special Called Meeting of City of Laurens Rescheduled to December 23
December 22, 2025
The City of Laurens Council has rescheduled a special called meeting originally set for Monday, December 22, moving it to Tuesday, December 23. According to a council member who supports…
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Laurens County Entrepreneur Brenda Stewart Named to SC Biz News’ Inaugural South Carolina 500
December 22, 2025
Brenda Stewart, founder and publisher of The Laurens County Buzz and owner of Stewart Marketing & Consulting, has been named to SC Biz News’ inaugural South Carolina 500, a list…
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Oconee County Council Appoints Stewart Jones as Next County Administrator
December 20, 2025
The Oconee County Council has appointed Stewart Jones as the county’s next County Administrator, a decision council leaders say reflects both the values of the community and their expectations for…
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Core Spaces breaks ground on ōLiv Columbia, 2,352-bed mixed-use development on Main Street
December 19, 2025Core Spaces (“Core”), a leading real estate developer, operator and investment manager, announced that it has closed on construction financing for ōLiv Columbia and officially broken ground on the 2,352-bed…
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MUSC Health acquires portions of Citadel Mall property to expand education, research and clinical care
December 19, 2025
MUSC Health has finalized the purchase of five parcels of the Citadel Mall property and surrounding land in West Ashley. This strategic purchase will enable MUSC to expand research facilities,…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s new collection galleries open in January
December 19, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the opening of its newly imagined collection galleries, the final phase of a legacy renovation project a year in the making. Capping off the…
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Fenner Precision Polymers selects Cherokee County for new South Carolina operation
December 18, 2025
Approximately $30 million investment will create 51 new jobs FAST FACTS Fenner Precision Polymers (Fenner) selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s new South Carolina operation. The approximately $30 million investment…
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Laurens City Council Marks 180th Anniversary, Hears Public Comment on Amphitheater Financing, Votes on Ordinances
December 17, 2025
Laurens City Council met Tuesday evening, December 16, with Mayor Nathan Senn opening the meeting by commemorating the City of Laurens’ 180th anniversary. Mayor Senn shared that the city observed…
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A Lifetime of Love: Clinton Couple Celebrates 70 Years of Marriage on December 18
December 17, 2025
Clinton residents Howard James Spry, Jr. and his wife, Nannie Mae “Nancy” Spry, née Clegg, will celebrate an extraordinary milestone this Thursday, December 18: their 70th wedding anniversary. Their story—rooted…
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Englehart Steps Down as Presbyterian Head Football Coach
December 17, 2025
The following statement was released on Wednesday morning by Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Dee Nichols: “Steve Englehart has informed me that he has accepted the head coaching position at…
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Columbia Area Development Partnership announces approval of incentives package for Subtext $80 million mixed-use development on Senate Street
December 11, 2025
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs A new $80 million mixed-use development is coming to Columbia. Richland County Council and the City of Columbia have approved incentives for…
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AVANTech, LLC expands Richland County operations
December 10, 2025
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a design, engineering and Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 fabrication partner delivering advanced processing solutions and build-to-print products, today announced it is…
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Clemson University President James P. Clements announces retirement
December 10, 2025
Following 12 years of transformational leadership and service, Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his decision to retire as president, effective December 31. He shared this news with…
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Let It Snow: A Winter Classic Written in the Heat of Summer
December 10, 2025
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” is one of the most cheerful wintertime songs ever written—and ironically, it was created during a sweltering Los Angeles heatwave. In…
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Gather COLA’s grand opening celebration in Columbia’s BullStreet District
December 9, 2025
Gather COLA, an open-air food hall built for community connection, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting this past weekend, officially opening its doors on Friday, December 5, 2025. Located…
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SODECIA AAPICO JV announces new $120 million manufacturing facility in Orangeburg
December 9, 2025
State-of-the-art ladder frame plant will create nearly 400 new jobs; groundbreaking ceremony set for December 8, 2025 …
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Who’s On The Move adds new market, launches publication in Georgetown County
December 9, 2025
Who’s On The Move (WOTM) announces the launch of a new local publication, the Georgetown SC Gazette, a digital news platform built around a twice-weekly email newsletter and a community-focused…
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Eastover Chips, Inc. establishing operations in Richland County
December 9, 2025
Eastover Chips, Inc. (Eastover Chips), a subsidiary of The Price Companies, announced it is establishing operations in Richland County. The company’s investment will create 27 new jobs. The Price Companies…
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community names Donald Lilly as new President & CEO
December 8, 2025
Following a months-long nationwide search, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has announced its incoming Chief Executive Officer, Donald Lilly. Lilly most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for The…
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Chris White named President & CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 8, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Chris White, A.A.E. has been named President & CEO, effective January 5, 2026. “It’s a privilege to be chosen to serve as President and…
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Don’t Get It — Or Regret It: A Holiday-Market Lesson for Laurens County Doers, Dreamers, and Difference-Makers
December 8, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher There’s something magical about wandering through a European Christmas market — lights twinkling overhead, music drifting through cobblestone streets, vendors showcasing handcrafted treasures. While exploring one…
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Holiday Scams Grow More Sophisticated as Fraudsters Target Busy Season
December 5, 2025
As families, shoppers, and businesses gear up for the holiday rush, scammers are rolling out new tactics designed to take advantage of year-end financial activity. This is the time of…
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Advanced Metalworks expands Anderson County operations
December 4, 2025
$10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs Advanced Metalworks, a metal fabrication company, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Anderson County. The company’s $10.5 million investment…
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GSP opens new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
December 4, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrates the opening of Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility, delivering new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces the Center for Cybersecurity at SCRA
December 3, 2025
Center Designed to Lead Statewide Coordination for Advancing Cyber Growth Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA).…
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Advice from the Apothecary: Understanding Upcoming Insurance Changes
December 3, 2025
The team at Sadler Hughes Apothecary hopes this season finds everyone healthy and firmly on Santa’s Nice List. As part of the new quarterly “Advice from the Apothecary” feature, the…
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A Very Clinton Christmas Kicks Off This Thursday in Downtown Clinton
December 3, 2025
The holiday season is about to shine a little brighter in Downtown Clinton as A Very Clinton Christmasofficially kicks off this Thursday, bringing four days of festive celebrations, family fun,…
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Clinton Art Gallery Launches Shop Local Art Raffle to Support Downtown Businesses
December 3, 2025
With the Christmas season in full swing, the Clinton Art Gallery is doing its part to uplift local businesses and encourage holiday shopping close to home. In a creative twist…
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Diaper Drive-Thru on December 9 to Support Local Families
December 3, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center (UPC) will hold its final Diaper Drive-Thru of the year on Tuesday, December 9, offering free diapers, wipes, and—new this month—Enfamil formula to families who can…
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Baxter Manufacturing expands Oconee County operations
December 2, 2025
15.7 million investment will create 36 new jobs Baxter Manufacturing, a supplier for the plastics industry, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $15.7…
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Citadel President to retire, culminating a 50-year career in public service
December 2, 2025The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), ’79, announced that the spring semester will be his last at The Citadel as he prepares to retire at the end of…
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Laurens Station Apartments Puts “Gratitude in Action” Into Practice With Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
December 1, 2025
As Thanksgiving preparations were being made across Laurens County, the owners of Laurens Station Apartmentsturned gratitude into meaningful action, surprising residents with a generous tenant-appreciation effort that provided complete holiday…
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GSP President and CEO Dave Edwards awarded Order of the Palmetto
November 25, 2025
Dave Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, has been awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto…
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Echoes & Insights – The Laurens County Square and Historic Courthouse: A Civic Centerpiece
November 23, 2025
NOVEMBER 2025 COLUMN Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Readers are invited to journey through the history of Laurens County, uncovering the stories, places, and people that have shaped…
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Black Friday Fun on the Laurens Square: Pancakes, Shopping, and Holiday Cheer
November 22, 2025
Laurens County residents looking for a fun and festive start to their Black Friday will find plenty to enjoy on the Historic Square this year. On Friday, November 28, from…
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A Very Clinton Christmas: Four Days of Small-Town Holiday Magic
November 22, 2025
The City of Clinton and Main Street Clinton are ushering in the holiday season with A Very Clinton Christmas, a four-day celebration filled with festive events, family traditions, and the…
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