Laurens County stays red as Wilson wins governor’s race, Andrews flips Senate seat
November 4, 2026
Laurens County voters backed Republicans in every partisan race on the ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. That included the U.S. Senate race, where Democrat Annie Andrews won…
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Laurens County Hall of Heroes welcomes 20 veterans and first responders in class of 2026
November 2, 2026
Spanning more than eight decades of service, from World War II battlefields to present-day dispatch centers, 20 Laurens County veterans and first responders took their place in the Laurens County…
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Voting ends as Clinton-made oyster cookware awaits national award results
November 2, 2026
Voting has closed in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Laurens County will soon learn whether a product made in Clinton has earned a spot among the nation’s…
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History on the Strip: The November the Backcountry Went to War
November 2, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Drive down Fork Shoals Road on a gray November morning, and it’s hard to picture anything but pasture, pines, and the slow, quiet…
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Between the slices: celebrating national sandwich day with Our own backyard legend
November 2, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Every November 3, lunch boxes, deli counters, and kitchen islands across the country honor one of humanity’s greatest culinary inventions: National Sandwich Day.…
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Not Sauer anymore: Duke’s Mayo parent company rebrands in honor of Upstate-born condiment icon
November 2, 2026
Nearly a century after Richmond-based C.F. Sauer Co. acquired a homegrown mayonnaise recipe whipped up by a Greenville entrepreneur, the food giant has made a historic move: it has officially…
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Early voting closes with record turnout; Election Day is Tuesday
November 2, 2026
Early voting in South Carolina ended at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, after two weeks of record turnout across the state. In Laurens County, more than 8,000 voters cast their…
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Hurley seeks Area 2, Seat 3 on PRTC board of directors
November 1, 2026
Laurens County native Brandon Hurley is asking Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative members for their support as he campaigns for the Area 2, Seat 3 position on the cooperative’s board of…
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Clinton factory’s oyster cookware up for national award, voting ends Nov. 2!
November 1, 2026
Laurens County residents have until Monday, Nov. 2, to help a a veteran-owned company – the Oyster Bed LLC – earn national recognition in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice…
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Road-ready: South Carolina’s new street-legal UTV law takes effect Nov. 18
October 29, 2026
Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) across the Palmetto State will soon have a legal pathway to share public roadways. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has issued a 30-day…
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Morse inducted into state law enforcement Hall of Fame for 44 years of service to Laurens County
October 29, 2026
The late Chief Robin E. Morse, who spent more than four decades protecting the people of Laurens County, was inducted posthumously into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of…
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Amick Farms expands South Carolina footprint with new Edgefield County operations
October 29, 2026
Amick Farms, a poultry processor in Batesburg, announced today that it is expanding its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Edgefield County. The company’s $54.78 million investment will…
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Fireflies home to become Prisma Health Park under 15-year naming rights agreement
October 29, 2026The Columbia Fireflies and the City of Columbia announced that Segra Park, the multi-use venue and home of the Fireflies, will be renamed Prisma Health Park. Under a new 15-year…
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Brose Sitech announces $29.5 million investment, 330 new jobs in Richland County
October 28, 2026
Brose Sitech, a global supplier of automotive seating systems and interior components, announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Richland County. The $29.5 million investment is expected…
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Bridging the Gap Advocacy founder named Laurens County Hometown Hero
October 28, 2026
Calvin Whitmire, founder and executive director of Bridging the Gap Advocacy, has been named the 2026 Laurens County Hometown Hero by Modern Woodmen of America. The recognition was presented Oct.…
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Community donates shade trees as animal shelter seeks food and supplies
October 28, 2026
As the Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter works to place more dogs with rescue partners and adoptive families, it is also asking the community to help meet the daily needs…
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Laurens County passes its 2022 early voting total as SC sets midterm record
October 28, 2026
Laurens County voters have already cast more early ballots than they did during the entire early voting period four years ago. With early voting continuing through Saturday, turnout across South…
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Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds endorses Rick Shealy for SC House District 14
October 28, 2026
Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds has endorsed Rick Shealy, the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 14, in the Nov. 3 general election. Reynolds has served as sheriff of…
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History on the Strip: from a blacksmith’s anvil to a modern hub — how Peter Simpson put a city on the map
October 28, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Right now, the center of Simpsonville hums with backhoes, pavers, and utility crews carrying out a multimillion-dollar overhaul of downtown. Drivers navigate detours,…
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SteelFab announces $30 million expansion in Richland County, creating 100 jobs
October 27, 2026
SteelFab Inc., a Charlotte-based steel fabrication company, announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a $30 million investment in Richland County that will create 100 new jobs. The…
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Westinghouse announces landmark expansion in South Carolina to advance next-generation nuclear fuel
October 26, 2026
Approximately $1 billion Investment to Boost LEU+ Fuel Production Westinghouse Electric Company announced an approximately $1 billion investment to construct one of the most advanced nuclear fuel factories in the…
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Clinton pharmacy hosts roundtable as independent pharmacy closures mount statewide
October 26, 2026
Sadler Hughes Apothecary in Clinton hosted a small group of pharmacists, patients and state lawmakers Thursday, Oct. 22, for a roundtable on the pharmacy closure crisis in South Carolina and…
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New pilot program aims to protect South Carolina’s rural hospitals from cyberattacks
October 26, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster and White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross have launched Project Lifeline 250, a joint effort among federal, state and private-sector partners to strengthen cybersecurity at rural…
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Clinton native and sportswriter Monte Dutton remembered; memorial service set for Wednesday
October 26, 2026
Monte Dutton, the Clinton native whose voice carried from NASCAR media centers to Friday night sidelines across the Carolinas, died Oct. 7. He was 68. Colleagues from across the motorsports…
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From Mauldin Rec Fields to Drill Sergeant of the Year: Kevin Harrington’s Journey of Quiet Resilience
October 26, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a neighbor to talk about her son. Like so many extraordinary stories rooted in…
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Attorney general nominee David Stumbo endorses Rick Shealy for SC House District 14
October 26, 2026
David Stumbo, the Republican nominee for South Carolina attorney general, has endorsed Rick Shealy for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 14. Stumbo serves as solicitor for the 8th…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to begin accepting Christmas for Kids applications Oct. 30
October 25, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will begin distributing applications for its annual Christmas for Kids program on Friday, Oct. 30, giving local families in need a chance to receive holiday…
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Charleston Symphony announces $1 million endowment gift
October 25, 2026
A friendship spanning decades will help generations of Lowcountry children discover and make music. The Charleston Symphony (CSO) announces a $1 million endowment gift from philanthropist and business leader Ernst…
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$7.5 million land sale clears way for first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands
October 22, 2026New 110,000-square-foot outdoor retail destination in Irmo expected to open in late 2027, creating more than 120 jobs A $7.5 million land transaction in Irmo has paved the way for…
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NAI Columbia facilitates $7.5 million sale for the Midlands’ first Bass Pro Shops
October 22, 2026
NAI Columbia announced the successful sale of 19.145 acres of land in Irmo, South Carolina, which will become the future home of the first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands.…
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Squealin’ on the Square draws big crowds, new vendors for 26th year in downtown Laurens
October 21, 2026
Squealin’ on the Square returned to downtown Laurens Oct. 16-17 for its 26th year, and organizers believe the two-day festival drew more visitors than last year. Brad Abercrombie, director of…
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Building nurses at home: Prisma Health center opens doors for Laurens County students
October 21, 2026
Laurens County now has its own hub for training the next generation of nurses. The Prisma Health Center for Nursing at Piedmont Technical College is open and in use on…
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Gray Court author AnneDee Watkins, 20, returns to Fountain Inn’s Swanky Steer to sign ‘I’m Walking by Faith’
October 21, 2026
AnneDee Watkins was back in familiar territory last weekend when she held a book signing at the Swanky Steer in Fountain Inn. The 20-year-old Clemson University student once worked at…
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Moretti’s Pizzeria & Bar to Donate Portion of Sales to ‘Let There Be Mom’ Charity
October 21, 2026
Local diners can support Upstate families facing serious illness this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, simply by ordering lunch or dinner. Moretti’s Pizzeria & Bar, located at 783 E. Butler Rd.…
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Fountain Inn Firefighter Thomas Williams Graduates from State Fire Officer Academy
October 21, 2026
The Fountain Inn Fire Department is celebrating a significant leadership milestone within its ranks following the graduation of firefighter Thomas Williams from the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Fire Officer…
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Two Saturdays remain to enjoy the LushAcres Farm fall festival
October 21, 2026
Families who have not yet made it out to the LushAcres Farm fall festival in Clinton still have time, and the calendar is to thank for it. October 2026 has…
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LCWSC presents its strategic plan as a model for SC special purpose districts
October 21, 2026
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) shared how strategic planning is guiding infrastructure investment and preparing its workforce for future needs during the South Carolina Association of Special…
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How Laurens County residents can support the Safe Home
October 20, 2026
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Laurens County Safe Home is a reminder that help for victims of abuse depends on the support of the community around them. The nonprofit…
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Pops on the Plaza brings Presbyterian College choirs outdoors Oct. 29
October 20, 2026
Presbyterian College will take its choral music outside this month when the PC Choir and Vocal Select present Pops on the Plaza, a free outdoor concert set for Thursday, Oct.…
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Introducing the Beaufort Current: A new voice for a stronger, more connected community
October 20, 2026
Today is the day! We are excited to officially announce the launch of the Beaufort Current, the newest website and eNewsletter in our growing family of South Carolina publications. Our…
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Laurens County author AnneDee Watkins, 20, shares her story of faith and purpose in “I’m Walking by Faith”
October 19, 2026
AnneDee Watkins had to pause her interview more than once at Squealin’ on the Square in downtown Laurens. Friends and community members eager to get their hands on her new…
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Early voting opens in Greenville County with two sites in Simpsonville
October 19, 2026
Golden Strip voters who want to skip the Election Day lines can head to the polls starting today. In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 statewide general election began Monday,…
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Laurens County shelter dogs featured on national TV
October 19, 2026
Part 1 of a series on the Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter Two dogs from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter made a national television appearance Oct. 14, when they…
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Laurens District 56 child nutrition director named state director of the year
October 19, 2026
Cindy Jacobs, director of child nutrition for Laurens County School District 56, has been named Director of the Year by the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina. The association announced…
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Introducing the Beaufort Current: A new way to stay connected to Beaufort
October 19, 2026
Robin BlackwoodPublisher, Beaufort Current Local News. Local Voices. Our Community. Beaufort has a new way to stay informed, connected and engaged with the launch of the Beaufort Current, a new…
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New VA medical facility breaks ground in Port Royal
October 14, 2026
Bringing expanded healthcare services and jobs to Beaufort County The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is developing the new community-based outpatient clinic at 1844 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.…
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Breast cancer awareness month: how Golden Strip residents can access early screenings close to home
October 14, 2026
October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and across Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn, healthcare providers and community leaders are reminding residents that the most powerful weapon against the disease…
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Pianos, pumpkins, and play: BridgeWay Station hosts fall harvest festival weekend benefiting Woodmont High athletics
October 14, 2026
BridgeWay Station is rolling out an entire weekend of seasonal celebrations this Friday and Saturday, combining live music, classic autumn attractions, and community giving for its 2026 Fall Harvest Festival…
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Engaged residents pack second Clinton community input session
October 14, 2026
A crowded conference room at the Bailey Municipal Center buzzed with ideas Tuesday, Oct. 13, as Clinton residents turned out for the second of two community input sessions on the…
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Georgetown County schools show mix of top honors and academic growth needs in latest state report cards
October 14, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its annual school report card metrics, revealing a distinct performance dynamic across the Georgetown County School District (GCSD): top-performing schools in the…
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