Clinton High Boys Tennis Team Win Regional Championship and Head to Playoffs
April 24, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team rounded out their regular season this past week with two home wins, including a big win on senior night, and a win on…
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BBQ Fundraiser to Help Science Olympiad Teams Raise Funds to Go to National Competition
April 19, 2023
The legacy of winning continues for the Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School Science Olympiad teams. Both teams won the State championship on April 1 and are preparing to…
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Postal Service Rate Increase Pending
April 16, 2023
On April 10th 2023, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect July 9, 2023. The new…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Posts RFP for Redeveloping 100 and 102 West Main Street
April 16, 2023
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation recently posted a Request For Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified developers to submit their proposals to redevelop 100 and 102 West Main Street in Clinton. The…
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Laurens Native, James “Bubba” Rawl, Tapped for New Director Position with South Carolina Department of Education
April 16, 2023
Last week James “Bubba” Rawl resigned from his position on the Laurens District 55 School Board. The resignation was a result of his new position. Rawl has been hired to…
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Clinton Middle and Clinton High Win State Science Olympiad at The Citadel
April 11, 2023
Saturday, April 1, is usually reserved for harmless pranks and practical jokes; however, on the first Saturday of April and the first day of Spring Break, two Clinton teams had…
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LushAcres 2nd Annual Spring Festival and LC Buzz Discount Available
April 10, 2023
Much has changed at LushAcres Farm and Market since they opened just a few years ago. While work has been done on the farm, plans have also been in the…
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Laurens County Museum Launches Membership Drive and Highlights 2022 Achievements
April 10, 2023
The Laurens County Museum recently held a press conference to announce the launch of a two-month membership drive and highlight achievements in recent years. During the months of April and…
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Need Help with Diapers? Diaper Drive Thru Scheduled for April 11
April 10, 2023
What is a “Diaper Drive Thru” you ask? It’s a convenient way for parents and guardians of young children to get a little help with diapers and wipes. It started…
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Laurens City Fire Department Receives Fire Safe South Carolina Designation for 2022
April 5, 2023
Fire Safe South Carolina (FSSC) and its partners recently recognized 132 fire departments across the state for their active participation in developing community risk reduction (CRR) plans for their jurisdictions…
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Laurens County Republican Party Holds County Convention to Elect New Leadership
April 5, 2023
The Laurens County Republican Party held their bi-annual county convention on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Ridge in Laurens. The purpose of the convention is to elect county party…
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Diaper Drive Thru in Laurens at NEW Location on April 11
April 5, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on April 11 from 4-6 pm, Wattsville Drug, 24 Sirrine Street in Laurens. This is a new location and combined with the…
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The Lumberyard Craft Beer and Wine Bar Announces Grand Opening – April 15
April 5, 2023
The Lumberyard Craft Beer and Wine Bar in downtown Clinton, SC has set their grand opening for Saturday, April 15 starting at 12 pm. The event will feature a wide…
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Hospice of Laurens County – More About Living Than Dying
April 5, 2023
For most of us, the word hospice conjures up thoughts of “end of life” and dying with dignity and minimal pain. At Hospice of Laurens County, it’s less about dying…
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City of Laurens Showcased During National Main Street Now Conference
April 4, 2023
It’s no surprise to business owners in Laurens that Main Street Laurens is a strong and thriving program. Last year the Buzz reported on the awards and achievements coming out…
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Maundy Thursday “Tenebrae” Service at Westminster Presbyterian Church
April 4, 2023
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton will hold a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 pm. What is a Tenebrae Service? “The purpose of the service is…
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The Lumberyard to Host Live Music Bingo on Wednesday
April 3, 2023
Two weeks of being open and The Lumberyard is adding to the lineup. Wednesday night The Lumberyard will host live music bingo from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Are you thinking,…
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LCSO is Building Relationships of Trust One Fist Bump at a Time
April 3, 2023
Last Friday was a cold Spring morning but a great day for the second Fist Bump Friday. On Friday Laurens County Sheriff, Don Reynolds and Deputies were on the scene…
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Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Celebrates the Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
March 31, 2023
On Thursday, Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Duncan released the following statement to celebrate the bipartisan passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, in the…
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Lumberyard Lineup for Saturday in Clinton
March 29, 2023
If you missed the “soft opening” last Saturday and haven’t dropped by during the week, they are ready to welcome you this weekend. Last weekend’s crowd was large and supportive…
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Family Promise Launches “Shelter and Lovie” Campaign
March 29, 2023
On March 15, Family Promise of Laurens County kicked off the “Shelter and Lovie” campaign to raise money for families who need emergency shelter. With an $80 donation, you will…
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Laurens to Feature Major Headliners at July 3rd Celebration, Capital Cities and Better than Ezra
March 27, 2023
The City of Laurens announced Monday, March 27th, that the City’s annual Independence Day celebrations held on July 3, 2023, will feature not one, but two internationally known award-winning bands:…
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Lumberyard Launches to Large Crowd in Clinton
March 26, 2023
The Lumberyard in Clinton opened for business on Saturday to a large supportive crowd. It was said to be a “soft opening,” but it looked more like a grand opening.…
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Laurens County to Host Young Farmers and Agribusiness Association State Meeting
March 22, 2023
In July Laurens County will host the South Carolina Farmer & Agribusiness Association 2023 Summer Tour. This brings the opportunity for the county to showcase the diverse agriculture that Laurens…
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The Voters Have Spoken – Senn Re-elected for Second Term
March 21, 2023
It took two times to the polls but the voters in the City of Laurens have spoken. Mayor Nathan Senn was re-elected in a close race beating his opponent Randy…
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Laurens Native Gets the Golden Ticket on American Idol
March 20, 2023
Who says dreams don’t come true? Laurens native Ophrah Kablan will tell you she is living her dream right now! This past Sunday night Kablan appeared as one of the…
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Early Voting Closed with Six Percent Turnout – Polls Open Tuesday for Laurens Mayoral Run-Off Election
March 20, 2023
Early voting for the run-off election for Laurens Mayor closed on Friday, March 17 and the run-off election is Tuesday. According to the Laurens County Voter Registration Office, six percent…
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Todd R. McCaffrey Confirmed by SC Senate as Next Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs
March 16, 2023
Retired Major General, Todd R. McCaffrey, has been confirmed by unanimous vote from the South Carolina Senate as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The…
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The Lumberyard in Clinton Set for Soft Opening Next Week
March 15, 2023
They say good things are worth the wait and the wait for The Lumberyard in Clinton to open is almost over. Owners Charlie and Stacey Michaels look forward to opening…
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Laurens Mayoral Candidate Randy Garrett Receives Two Endorsements
March 14, 2023
The race for mayor of Laurens will be decided next Tuesday, March 21st when voters go to the polls to choose between two candidates: incumbent Nathan Senn and lifelong Laurens…
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City Councilwomen Campbell, Miller, and Latimore Endorse Mayor Senn
March 13, 2023
Three current Laurens City Council members have publicly endorsed Mayor Nathan Senn in his bid for re-election to a second term. Councilor Marian Miller representing Ward 1, Councilor Cassandra Campbell…
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Randy Randall Sworn in as Mayor of Clinton
March 13, 2023
Clinton’s newest Mayor was sworn in at an installation ceremony on Monday night, March 13. Randy Randall is now serving as the 30th mayor of Clinton. Randall isn’t new to…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for Lake Greenwood Cleanup
March 13, 2023
Now in its second year, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), is partnering with Keep Greenwood County Beautiful (KGCB) to conquer the litter issue at Lake Greenwood. The two organizations will…
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Early Voting Starts Wednesday for Laurens Mayoral Run-off Election
March 13, 2023
Early voting for the run-off election for Laurens Mayor will start on Wednesday, March 15 at 8:30 am and close on Friday, March 17 at 5 pm. Early voting provides…
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Updated Information on CSX Railroad Crossing Maintenance
March 13, 2023
If you haven’t noticed, CSX is doing maintenance work on railroad crossings in our area. Here is the list CSX railroad crossings to be closed for maintenance in Clinton: March…
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Belk in Laurens to Reopen as a Belk Outlet Store
March 12, 2023
Belk debuted its first outlet store in Grenville, Tennessee earlier this year and Laurens, South Carolina is next. The department store chain has plans for three more planned for Richlands,…
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SC DNR Asks for Your Help Identifying Diamondback Terrapins
March 10, 2023
Next time you head to the coast, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is asking for your help as a new generation of tiny marsh-dwellers is beginning to emerge on…
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The Voters have Spoken – Here are the results of the Municipal Elections
March 8, 2023
Voter turnout for the municipal elections on Tuesday was 23.39 percent. When the polls closed, at 7 pm and the ballots were counted, 2,189 of the 9,400 registered voters cast…
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Dr. Abigayle Campbell, PharmD, BCPS Named SCSHP 2022 Young Pharmacist of the Year
March 7, 2023
Dr. Abigayle Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, daughter of Angela and Curtis Campbell of Clinton, was recently named The South Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SCSHP) 2022 Young Pharmacist of the Year.…
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LCWSC Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility Recognized with Two Industry Awards
March 6, 2023
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission’s (LCWSC) Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility was recently named one of Wastewater Digest’s 2022 Top Projects and received a 2022 Pinnacle Award for…
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Early Voting Closed – Polls Open Tuesday for Municipal Elections
March 5, 2023
Early voting closed on Friday and the municipal elections will take place this Tuesday, March 7. At the end of the early voting period the turn out appears to be…
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LifeNet Expands Air Medical Service with New Base in Laurens County
March 3, 2023
A trusted name in air medical service is ready to answer the call when residents of Laurens County and beyond need emergency care. LifeNet 7 opened on Wednesday, March 1 in…
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Congressman Jeff Duncan and Wife Melody Announce Birth of First Grandchild
March 3, 2023
Jeff and Melody Duncan announced the birth of their first grandchild, John Waylon Duncan, born on February 27, 2023. “We are excited to announce the birth of our first grandchild,…
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Local Farmers Can Now Receive AgPack® Benefits at Cooper Motor Company in Clinton
March 1, 2023
Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 7 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly add up to…
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Thornwell Earns 2023 Platinum Seal for Financial Transparency
February 28, 2023
The award bestowed by Candid honors the world’s most ethical and trusted nonprofits. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South…
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LushAcres Farm Now Open for Field Trips
February 28, 2023
Spring Field Trip registration is now open at LushAcres Farm! LushAcres Farm in Clinton welcomes school groups, community groups, and people of all ages. They provide a fun environment for…
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District 56 Takes Additional Steps for Security at all Schools
February 28, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 has taken additional steps to keep students, faculty and staff safe. The District has purchased metal detectors for use during school and after school activities.…
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Clinton Native to Open Art Venue in Downtown Clinton
February 27, 2023
Clinton will soon be home to a new art studio concept which will be known as The Makery. Andrea Ivey Curtis, a Clinton native and graduate of Clinton High School…
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Big Signing Day for Laurens District High School Raiders
February 26, 2023
Last week nine Laurens District High School students signed to continue their athletic careers as they pursue advanced education. Four signed to play college football, one to play baseball, three…
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Thomas Mechanical Celebrates New Facility with Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours Event
February 22, 2023
Thomas Mechanical, headquartered in Laurens, South Carolina recently relocated to their new facility located at 1925 Hunter Industrial Park Road in Laurens, SC. The building is approximately 20,000 square feet and…
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