LCWSC’s Gene Steele Honored as 2025 Wastewater Collections Operator of the Year
November 21, 2025
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is celebrating a major accomplishment this week as longtime team member Gene Steele has been named the 2025 Wastewater Collections Operator of…
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A Thanksgiving Message: Turning Gratitude into Action this Season
November 21, 2025
by Brenda Stewart, Publisher As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, it’s tempting to simply list all the things we’re thankful for—and there’s certainly plenty. But beyond giving thanks, what if…
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20 SC Law Enforcement Leaders Rally Behind David Stumbo for Attorney General
November 21, 2025
Sheriffs and Solicitors Across the State Endorse Stumbo South Carolina Upstate Solicitor and Republican candidate for Attorney General David Stumbo announced today that 20 law enforcement leaders from across the…
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Rabies Case Confirmed in Laurens County; Six Residents and Two Pets Exposed
November 21, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a new rabies case in Laurens County involving a stray orange cat found near Geddy Road and Millrock Church Road…
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Mixed-use redevelopment named “Seaboard Vista” to honor historic legacy of Congaree Vista
November 20, 2025
Partners of the notable historic adaptive reuse project in Columbia, South Carolina’s Congaree Vista announce the project to be named “Seaboard Vista.” The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard…
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Community Encouraged to Attend Laurens County Land Use & Zoning Task Force Meeting on November 20
November 19, 2025
Laurens County residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming Laurens County Citizens for Land Use and Zoning Task Force meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting…
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First Solar, Inc. establishing new Cherokee County facility
November 17, 2025
Solar panel production facility to commence operations in 2026, expecting to invest $330 million and creating over 600 new jobs First Solar, Inc., (First Solar) a leading American photovoltaic (PV) solar…
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A New Beginning Farm: Faith, Family, and Fresh Starts Fuel a Growing Laurens County Business
November 17, 2025
A New Beginning Farm may have started with a single act of kindness, but over the past decade it has blossomed into one of Laurens County’s most creative, personalized, and…
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County Council approves Transportation Sales Tax funding for 10 new Greenbelt projects
November 14, 2025Charleston County Council approved nearly $5 million in Transportation Sales Tax funding for Greenbelt projects that will protect more than 1,781 acres throughout the county. The 10 approved projects, part of the FY26 Summer…
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Finlay Park grand re-opening – Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16
November 14, 2025
As excitement builds for the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park, the City of Columbia has released important details on parking, shuttle transportation and safety guidelines for the celebration set for…
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From Pay Raise to Pay Cut: S.C. Supreme Court Halts Lawmakers’ Salary Increase
November 14, 2025
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned a controversial legislative pay increase approved earlier this year, ruling that the measure violated the state constitution and effectively cutting lawmakers’ pay rather…
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💖 Celebrating World Kindness Day: Today and Every Day
November 12, 2025
November 13 is World Kindness Day, a day that reminds us all how being kind to one another helps us make a positive impact in our lives and communities. While…
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Kipp Group Establishing US Headquarters in Laurens County
November 12, 2025
$12.2 million investment will create 19 new jobs Kipp Group, an alliance of German companies, today announced it is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Laurens County. The company’s $12.2 million…
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The Timeless Elegance of the Harp: Kipper Ackerman Brings Classic Grace to Every Occasion
November 12, 2025
The graceful tones of a harp have long been associated with beauty, refinement, and a touch of magic—and South Carolina harpist Kipper Ackerman embodies each of those qualities in her…
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DartPoints expands Greenville data center to 12.5 MW to support enterprise and edge growth
November 12, 2025
$125 million expansion adds 88,000 square feet of high-density capacity for AI and critical IT power needs DartPoints, a leading regional provider of colocation, cloud and interconnection solutions, announced a…
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Mayor Knox White awarded the Order of the Palmetto
November 12, 2025
Celebrating three decades of transformative leadership, Gov. Henry McMaster awarded Mayor Knox White the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. The recognition came during the dedication ceremony…
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Thanksgiving Sweetens a Local Effort to Support the First United Methodist Food Pantry
November 11, 2025
A local baking business, Sweet on Occasion, is turning generosity into something a little sweeter this Thanksgiving season. Sweet on Occasion, located inside the Sanitary Market on the Square, is…
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Shop Local First this Holiday Season: Choosing Community with Intention
November 11, 2025
Laurens County—As the holiday rush begins, the Laurens County Buzz is encouraging residents to put local small businesses at the top of their shopping lists. When neighbors choose local first—before…
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Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 site expansion
November 11, 2025Boeing marked the groundbreaking of its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) site expansion. Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes…
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GATHER COLA announces grand opening in the BullStreet District
November 11, 2025Gather COLA, Columbia’s only open-air food hall, announced its grand opening on Friday, December 5, 2025, in the heart of the BullStreet District. Located at 2191 Pickens Street, Gather GOLA…
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Remembering All Who Serve – Veterans and Their Families
November 10, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Marchant Real Estate’s quarterly networking lunch in Greenville, SC. With Veterans Day approaching, veterans were recognized, and the…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center to Host November Diaper Drive-Thru in Clinton
November 10, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center will hold its next diaper drive-thru on Tuesday, November 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in downtown Clinton. The event will take place in the…
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CHS Junior Mia Carles Makes School History with State Golf Championship Win
November 10, 2025
The A/AA State Girls Golf Championship was held Tuesday, October 28, at Chester Golf Club, concluding a weather-altered event that proved historic for Clinton High School. Originally scheduled as a…
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CADP celebrates the opening of CORNERSTONE – the premier training facility to power the workforce of the Midlands region
November 6, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster and other partners tour the new state-of-the-art, 41,000-square-foot regional training facility The CORNERSTONE: Economic Development & Workforce Training Center has officially opened its doors, marking a major…
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Laurens County Native Dawson Green Completes NYC Marathon
November 5, 2025
Laurens County native Dawson Green crossed the finish line of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday with a time of 4 hours and 25 minutes, completing an…
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Vulcan Real Estate Development unveils vision for Grand Willow hotel in Columbia’s BullStreet District
November 5, 2025
Vulcan Real Estate Development unveils its plans for the Grand Willow hotel, a new boutique destination coming to the heart of Columbia’s historic BullStreet District, located at 1571 Freed Street,…
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Laurens County GOP to Host Lt. Governor Pamela Evette at Museum Event Nov. 10
November 5, 2025
The Laurens County Republican Party will welcome South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette to the Laurens County Museum on Monday, November 10, for the third installment of its Gubernatorial Candidate…
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Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank announce the proposed sale of Georgia branches to Palmetto Citizens FCU
November 4, 2025
Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their Georgia branches to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union (“Palmetto Citizens”). Palmetto Citizens will acquire the physical locations…
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A taste of excellence: MICHELIN Guide announces inaugural American South selection
November 4, 20254 restaurants in South Carolina earn a MICHELIN One Star in inaugural selection The MICHELIN Guide announced the inaugural selection for the American South, and it features 10 One MICHELIN…
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Downtown Spartanburg growth leads to historic job creation and support
November 3, 2025
A new report shows that construction projects in Downtown Spartanburg underway or completed since 2017 will have an economic impact of more than $1.77 billion countywide. The data-driven update, assembled…
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Celebrating 60 of South Carolina’s most influential military leaders
November 2, 2025By MidlandsBiz South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps…
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American Legion Post 25 Earns Department of South Carolina Children & Youth Award
November 2, 2025
American Legion Post 25 of Laurens has been honored with the Children & Youth Award at the American Legion Department of South Carolina State Convention, in recognition of the post’s…
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College of Charleston builds new Center for Intentionality
October 30, 2025
At the College of Charleston, intentionality has become more than a course on living better and is changing the way students approach their lives. The growing movement took a major…
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Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series
October 29, 2025
SEPTEMBER 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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From Clinton to Harvard: Presbyterian College alumna Dr. Jada Suber ’15 encourages Clinton High students to dream beyond limits
October 29, 2025
2025 Outstanding Alumna addresses students at her hometown alma mater When Dr. Jada Suber graduated from Clinton High School in 2011, her world felt comfortably small. College was right down…
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Fall Back This Weekend: Time to Turn the Clocks and Reset Your Routine
October 29, 2025
It’s that time of year again—when we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, so before…
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Sign Up Now for the 2025 Georgetown County Veterans Day Parade
October 28, 2025
Mark your calendars to come out Tuesday afternoon, November 11 at 2:00 pm the annual Georgetown County Veterans Day Parade. Sponsored by American Legion Post 114 and Veterans of Foreign…
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Faith, Humor, and the Power of Community: Susan Tallman’s Journey Through Breast Cancer
October 27, 2025
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Clinton’s Susan Tallman hopes her story will remind others of the power of humor, community, and faith — and of the…
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Scots & Brats Festival Brings Music, Fun, and Flavor to Downtown Clinton
October 26, 2025
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Main Street Clinton will host Scots & Brats on the 100 block of Gary Street, transforming The Lumberyard into a spirited celebration from 3:00 to…
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Congressman Ralph Norman to Speak in Laurens Thursday
October 26, 2025
The Laurens County Republican Party will host U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman, a declared candidate for South Carolina governor, on Thursday, October 30, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Ridge,…
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Santee Cooper selects Brookfield Asset Management to proceed with nuclear project
October 24, 2025After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset…
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Prisma Health unveils $128 million Northeast Medical Park to transform access to outpatient care for rapidly growing Midlands region
October 23, 2025
The 120,000-square-foot facility brings advanced specialty care, surgical services and two Centers of Excellence to Northeast Columbia Prisma Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the upcoming opening of its new $128…
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Four-Legged Hero: Bloodhound Mabel Helps Save Missing Man in Cross Hill
October 22, 2025
Quick action, teamwork, and a remarkable nose for the job made all the difference Friday evening when Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Mabel located a missing adult on Longview Road…
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College of Charleston to receive major gift from Beemok
October 22, 2025A transformational gift from Beemok, the family office of Ben and Kelly Navarro, will allow the College of Charleston to expand its School of Business in one of Charleston’s most…
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Traffic Alert: New Stop Signs Installed Near Presbyterian College
October 21, 2025
The Clinton Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for drivers traveling along South Adair Street near the Presbyterian College campus. Stop signs have been added at designated crosswalks to…
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William Kirkland named SCRA’s interim president and CEO
October 21, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO. Mr. Kirkland has extensive experience in economic development and in the private…
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MUSC Children’s Health and Roper St. Francis Healthcare launch first-of-its-kind pediatric partnership in South Carolina
October 21, 2025
The new 16-bed unit at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital blends community-based convenience with the expertise of an academic children’s hospital to provide seamless, compassionate care close to home In…
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Maars North America selects Charleston County to establish first US-based production operation
October 21, 2025
$3 million investment will create more than 10 new job. FAST FACTS Maars North America (Maars) selects Charleston County to establish its first U.S.-based production operation. The company’s $3 million investment…
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South Carolina Community Loan Fund names new CEO
October 21, 2025
The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) has named Cynthia “Cindi” Watts Rourk as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 27. The announcement follows the planned retirements of co-leaders…
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Global AWS Outage Disrupts Major Websites and Apps Worldwide
October 20, 2025
A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) early Monday, October 20, 2025, caused widespread disruption across the internet, affecting major apps, websites, and smart-home systems globally. The issue began…
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