ZF Gray Court Achieves Milestone with New Electric Vehicle Drive Launch
September 7, 2025
ZF Gray Court has marked a major milestone with the successful completion of its first pre-series demand for a major premium OEM in South Carolina. Completed ahead of schedule, the…
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Mark Your Calendar: Clinton High School Homecoming Festivities Begin October 1
September 7, 2025
Get ready for a week of school spirit, tradition, and Red Devil pride! Clinton High School’s 2025 Homecoming celebration is just around the corner, and the community is invited to…
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Blue Hose Stun Furman in Overtime, Move to 2-0
September 7, 2025
Presbyterian College delivered another thrilling finish on Saturday night, shocking Furman 39-38 in overtime in Greenville and improving to 2-0 on the season. Down 31-14 in the fourth quarter, the…
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United Airlines announces new nonstop service from CAE to Newark beginning January 2026
September 4, 2025
United Airlines announced today that beginning January 7, 2026, the legacy airline will operate new nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The route…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center to Host September Diaper Drive‑Thru in Clinton
September 3, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center is inviting families in need to its next diaper drive-thru on Tuesday, September 9, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in…
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Laurens County Cancer Association Launches “Fueling Hope” Campaign
September 2, 2025
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) has announced the launch of its newest initiative, Fueling Hope, a campaign designed to ease one of the greatest challenges facing cancer patients in…
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Student Gains Across SC Ignited by Early Literacy Breakthroughs
September 2, 2025
South Carolina students continue to make real progress toward the state’s ambitious goal of having at least 75% of students performing at or above grade level by 2030, according to…
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MUSC receives $7 million from The Duke Endowment to expand care access and strengthen the health care workforce
September 2, 2025
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has received three grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $7 million to support three initiatives aimed at improving maternal health, expanding access to…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Q2 2025
September 2, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Download the full report. Columbia The arrow continues to point upwards for Columbia’s hospitality market, signaling robust demand growth. Market-wide,…
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Celebrating Five Years of Community Connection with the Buzz!
September 1, 2025
On September 1, 2020, a heartfelt spark ignited in Laurens County with the launch of The Laurens County Buzz—a media platform created to fill a void and give voice to…
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South Carolina’s New Hands-Free Driving Law Takes Effect
September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025 marks the start of South Carolina’s new Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act, designed to make roads safer by cutting down on distracted driving. What the Law Says…
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Clemson announces the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture
August 31, 2025Clemson University unveiled the new name of its School of Architecture in an event yesterday held at the College Architecture, Art and Construction on the University’s main campus. Thanks to…
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Lexington Health announces new President and CEO
August 29, 2025
Lexington Health has unanimously named a new president and CEO. Kirk Jenkins, senior vice president of the Physician Network at Lexington Health, will succeed Tod Augsburger, current president and CEO,…
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Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series
August 27, 2025
Inaugural Column — August 2025 The Laurens County Buzz is proud to introduce a new monthly feature — Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Beginning this month, readers will be invited to…
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AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital names Heath Watson as CEO
August 27, 2025
Heath Watson has been appointed as chief executive officer of AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital. The 60-bed rehabilitation hospital is located at 1 Spring Back Way in Anderson, South Carolina. The hospital,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Draws Large Crowd to Laurens County GOP Freedom BBQ
August 27, 2025
The Laurens County Republican Party welcomed nearly 100 attendees to its Third Annual Freedom BBQ, held this week with featured speaker South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. The evening blended…
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Lights on the Lake Returns This Saturday with Music, Football, and Fireworks
August 27, 2025
Lake Greenwood’s signature summer celebration, Lights on the Lake 2025, is set for this Saturday, August 30, at the Fellowship Camp & Conference Center. The annual tradition promises an afternoon…
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Laurens Police Department Reminds Residents to Secure Vehicles and Valuables
August 26, 2025
The Laurens Police Department is reminding residents to take simple precautions that can make a big difference in keeping the community safe. Officers are urging citizens to lock their vehicles…
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Lowcountry Land Trust names Matt Williams as next President & CEO
August 26, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust has chosen Matt Williams as its next President & CEO. Thoughtfully selected after a six-month nationwide search, he will officially transition into this role on September 15,…
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Laurens County Museum Gala Marks 20 Years of Preserving History
August 25, 2025
Event highlights two decades of growth while emphasizing the vital role of members and supporters. The Laurens County Museum celebrated a milestone on Saturday evening with its 20th Anniversary Gala,…
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Weekend Earthquake Swarm Shakes Upstate — Tremors Felt in Laurens County
August 25, 2025
Residents across Laurens County reported feeling the ground move this weekend as a series of small earthquakes rattled the Upstate. The strongest, a magnitude 3.0 quake just after midnight Saturday,…
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Laurens Academy’s Nathan Bell Named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week
August 25, 2025
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the opening week of the South Carolina High School football season, August 22nd, the Player of the week is…
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Four Earthquakes Rumble Across Upstate: What You Felt Last Night
August 23, 2025
A series of four light earthquakes rattled the Upstate in the early hours of Saturday, sparking chatter across the region around Laurens and Greenwood counties. According to Earthquake Track’s logging…
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HUB International purchases Midlands-based Clarke & Company Benefits
August 22, 2025
HUB International, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, recently announced the purchase of Clarke & Company Benefits. Headquartered in Columbia, this acquisition follows recent Midlands acquisitions of the…
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Barbara Melvin steps down as leader of South Carolina Ports Authority
August 22, 2025
After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities. Melvin joined SC Ports…
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South Carolina announces 10-year partnership with Nike
August 22, 2025
University of South Carolina Athletics has agreed to a new 10-year partnership with Nike, a worldwide leader in athletic equipment and attire, effective July 1, 2026. Nike will supply all…
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Charles River Laboratories expands Charleston County operations
August 20, 2025
Company investing $13 million in microbial solutions facility Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (Charles River), a leading global drug discovery, development, testing and manufacturing solutions provider, announced it is expanding…
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Silicon Ranch, Central Electric partner with Meta to bring 100 MW of solar online in Orangeburg County
August 19, 2025
Project supports Meta’s 100% sustainability goal at its first data center in South Carolina COLUMBIA, SC & NASHVILLE, TN – Silicon Ranch, owner and operator of one of the nation’s…
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SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
August 18, 2025
The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S.…
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Last Call for Tickets: Laurens County Museum’s 20th Birthday Gala
August 18, 2025
The Laurens County Museum’s 20th Birthday Gala is almost here, and this is the final call to secure your tickets for an evening of celebration and community support on Saturday,…
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Deadline Approaching for Freedom BBQ with AG Alan Wilson, First of Upcoming Candidate Events
August 18, 2025
The Laurens County Republican Party is reminding the community that time is running out to secure tickets for the upcoming Freedom BBQ featuring South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. Tickets…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Choral Harmony: The Laurens County Chorale Invites You
August 18, 2025
Half a century of voices, one community in song. The Laurens County Chorale is celebrating a milestone this year—fifty years of choral harmony in the community. Since its founding, the…
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Combining Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress projected to save customers over $1B in future costs
August 15, 2025
Duke Energy asked state and federal regulators for permission to combine its two electric utilities in the Carolinas. Planned for years, the combination is projected to result in billions of…
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SCDOT to Hold a Drop-in Public Information Meeting in Laurens County
August 13, 2025
SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting regarding a bridge repair project on US 76 over the Reedy River in Laurens County. The drop-in meeting will be held from…
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Big Air Laurens Celebrates One Year and “Innovator of the Year” Award with Big Fun, Big Numbers, and Bigger Ideas
August 13, 2025
Big Air Laurens is marking its first anniversary this weekend, August 15–17, with a celebration as big as the year it has had. Since opening its doors in August 2024,…
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Arclin expanding Dillon County operations
August 11, 2025
Arclin, a materials science company, announced it is expanding its operations in Dillon County. The company’s more than $60 million investment will create over 30 new jobs. Headquartered in Alpharetta,…
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Gray Court Native Jenna Armstrong Featured at Laurens County Museum with Sculptural Art Exhibit Through August 23
August 11, 2025
The Laurens County Museum is currently featuring an inspiring exhibit by local artist Jenna Armstrong, a Gray Court native whose sculptural works challenge perceptions and celebrate the transformation of industrial…
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AG Alan Wilson issues urgent back-to-school plea to parents: Talk to your kids about dangers of the internet, fentanyl
August 10, 2025
As students return to classrooms across South Carolina, Attorney General Alan Wilson is making a direct and emotional plea to parents: Sit your children down and have the hard conversations.…
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Double Your Impact: Help Complete the Female Transitional Home at Open Door Christian Center
August 8, 2025
The Open Door Christian Center (ODCC) in Clinton, SC, has received a $4,500 matching grant challenge, giving you the chance to double your donation and make twice the difference! We…
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MUSC launches two new venture funds
August 7, 2025
$30 million to drive health innovation The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), through the MUSC Foundation and MUSC Health supporting organizations, has announced the launch of two funds—1824 Health…
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Flight of the Dove Celebrates 20 Years of Riding with Purpose
August 6, 2025
Not even the rain could dampen the spirit of this year’s Flight of the Dove, as 255 cyclists from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia took to the roads on Saturday,…
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Diaper Drive-Thru Returns August 12 to Help Local Families
August 6, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center will host its next Diaper Drive-Thru on Tuesday, August 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot at Wattsville Drug, 24 Sirrine Street in…
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Clinton City Council Recap – August 4, 2025
August 5, 2025
Clinton City Council convened Monday evening with several updates, citizen concerns, and ordinance approvals shaping the agenda. New Leadership in Public Works The meeting began with the formal introduction of…
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Laurens County Museum Launches New Website to Connect Community with Local History
August 5, 2025
The Laurens County Museum has unveiled a brand-new website, offering a fresh and user-friendly digital experience for visitors, researchers, and local history enthusiasts. Designed to make the museum’s resources more…
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U.S. Representative Nancy Mace Enters 2026 Governor’s Race
August 4, 2025
Fifth Republican candidate joins the contest to succeed Gov. Henry McMaster U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) officially announced her candidacy for Governor of South Carolina on Monday, becoming the fifth…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces Rebranding Ahead of Milestone Anniversary
August 4, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This timely evolution reflects the Chamber’s ongoing growth, renewed leadership, and preparations for its upcoming 50th anniversary. With…
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Celebrating 50 Years of “The Pride of Clinton”: CHS Booster Club Honors 1975 State Championship Team
August 4, 2025
The Clinton High School Booster Club is proud to announce that the 2025 Red Devil Football season will be one to remember. This fall marks the golden anniversary of one…
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Beemok launches start-up pitch competition offering $1M for local companies
July 31, 2025
Applications open today due by September 30 Today, Beemok Capital launched Catalyst, a new initiative designed to fuel early-stage companies across Charleston’s Tri-county area. At its core, Catalyst, is…
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SC Drivers Face New Hands-Free Law Starting Sept. 1: What You Need to Know
July 31, 2025
Warning Period Begins September 1 Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly and state agency leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3276, the…
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LawyerLisa, LLC welcomes Jeanean Petoskey as Chief Executive Officer
July 30, 2025
LawyerLisa, LLC announced the appointment of Jeanean Petoskey as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. A widely respected leader in legal operations and business strategy, Ms. Petoskey brings a bold…
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