Main Street Laurens Program in Transition as Jonathan Irick Takes Position with State Main Street Program
May 31, 2023
The transformation of downtown Laurens is undeniable. From vacant storefronts to thriving new businesses and a vibrant restaurant and evening scene emerging, Laurens has come alive again. For the past 17…
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Thomas Mechanical Hiring – Job Fair Scheduled
May 30, 2023
Thomas Mechanical is Hiring! Looking for a full-time permanent position, competitive pay, clean working conditions, benefits, fully stocked trucks, and state of the art new facility? Come to the…
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LCTA to Host Ribbon cutting for The Loop Trail, the Official Beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in Laurens County
May 30, 2023
The community is invited to attend the Ribbon cutting Ceremony for the new Loop Trail, the official beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) in Laurens County, onThursday,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Protects Life, Signs Fetal Heartbeat and Protection From Abortion Act
May 26, 2023
Yesterday, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and the pro-life community to sign S. 474, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, into law.…
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Burnie Maybank – former S.C. Revenue Director and veteran tax attorney – joins Adams and Reese IBG Practice
May 25, 2023
Burnie Maybank III, a former two-time director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue and a prominent state and local tax law and economic development attorney, has joined Adams and…
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Laurens County 2023 Officer of Year Announced
May 24, 2023
Last week was Law Enforcement Appreciation week. This week, officers from Clinton and Laurens Police and deputies from the Sheriff’s office gathered with community supporters for the annual officer of…
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We are the Champions – Clinton Varsity Baseball Wins 2023 SCHSL AAA State Championship
May 24, 2023
We are the Champions! The Clinton Red Devils Varsity Baseball team claimed the title of “champions” Tuesday night in the second game of the state championship series against Hanahan High…
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Minor League Baseball plans to come to Spartanburg as part of proposed downtown development project
May 23, 2023
New stadium in downtown Spartanburg would be the future home of a Texas Rangers-affiliated club A consortium of public and private sector partners announced that a new baseball stadium is…
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® elects David Lockwood, SIOR as incoming President
May 23, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial…
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Red Devils Baseball One Win Away from State Championship Title
May 22, 2023
Clinton Red Devils dominated Hanahan in the first game of the Class AAA State Championship with a 17-3 win. They are one win away from owning the title of State…
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Clinton High Earns National Spirit Award at Science Olympiad
May 22, 2023
The incredible year Clinton has had this year is one for the record books. Athletic teams have excelled throughout the year (with baseball playing for a state championship on Tuesday),…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces Executive Director and CEO
May 19, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy Board of Directors has named Darlene Heater as the organization’s new Executive Director and CEO after an extensive national search. Heater will further the Conservancy’s work…
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LCDC Launches “Visit Laurens County” to Profile Local Businesses and Attractions
May 17, 2023
Earlier this month, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) launched “Visit Laurens County,” an online story map that aims to spotlight the assets located in Laurens County. The idea for…
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Letter to the Editor – District 55 School Board
May 17, 2023
Foreward: The following is a letter to the editor from Laurens County School District 55 Board Chair, Cathy Little. Since her election, Ms. Little has worked tirelessly to improve District…
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Clemson University breaks ground on $130-million Advanced Materials Innovation Complex
May 16, 2023
Clemson University broke ground on May 16 for a $130-million building that is expected to herald a new era of innovation and workforce development in advanced materials for South Carolina…
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Historic Columbia announces 2023 Preservation Award winners
May 16, 2023
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2023 Preservation Awards. Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local…
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Former CSU golden gal’s legacy lives on with $1.5 million gift
May 15, 2023
A gift from the estate of a longtime Charleston Southern University employee will bless students for years to come. The gift of nearly $1.5 million from the late Barbara “Binky”…
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National Police Week – Thanking our Local Law Enforcement
May 15, 2023
Monday, May 15, is National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day and this week is National Police Week (May 14 – 20, 2023). Here’s the history behind it: In 1962, President…
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Clinton Town Rhythms Summer Concert Series Kicks Off May 25
May 14, 2023
The City of Clinton recently announced the return of the Town Rhythms Summer Concert Series. A town favorite the first concert in the Town Rhythms Summer Concert series is scheduled…
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Arthur State Bank Relocating Trust and Wealth Management Division to New Clinton Location
May 14, 2023
The banking business is booming for Arthur State Bank. Currently celebrating their 90 anniversary serving customers in 18 branch locations throughout South Carolina, it was announced last week that the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Calls General Assembly Back for Extra Session
May 12, 2023
Gov. Calls on General Assembly to Take up Illegal Gun Possession, Bond Reform, Budget, Protect Life Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-13 to reconvene the General Assembly for…
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New development announced on Lake Murray in Chapin
May 11, 2023
A new lakefront development, WhiteWater Landing, has just been announced on the Timberlake property on Lake Murray. The project represents an investment of over $250 million dollars in current and…
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Clinton High Varsity Golf Finishes 7th place at AAA Upper State Tournament
May 10, 2023
The Clinton High School (CHS) golf team competed in the SCHSL AAA Upper State Golf Tournament at Village Greens on Monday, May 8. CHS golf advances to the SCHSL AAA…
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MUSC Health Midlands Division welcomes new CEO
May 9, 2023
Matthew (Matt) Littlejohn, MHA, FACHE, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the MUSC Health Midlands Division effective May 1, 2023. The Midlands Division encompasses MUSC Health Columbia…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Announces Retirement After Thirty-One Years of Service
May 9, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC: After a distinguished 31-year career with the City of Fountain Inn Police Department, Police Chief Michael Hamilton has announced his retirement, effective July 31. “It has been…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Graduates 41 at 10th Annual Hooding Ceremony
May 8, 2023
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy held its 10th hooding ceremony Friday, sending 41 new doctors of pharmacy into the first stage of their professional careers. One word seemed to…
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Laurens County Hospital Temporarily Shifting Labor and Deliveries to Patewood Hospital
May 5, 2023
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital will temporarily shift labor and deliveries to Prisma Health’s Patewood Hospital beginning Monday, May 8. The pause is because of a short-term shortage of OB/GYN…
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Earth Month Effort Draws Large Number of Volunteers In County Wide Cleanup
May 4, 2023
The April Upstate Team-up to Clean-up Challenge, supported by Palmetto Pride, a friendly competition between upstate Keep America Beautiful Affiliates, closed with grand success. Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) reported…
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Special Election for Laurens County School District 55 Date Changed – Three Open Positions
May 3, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 Board now has three open seats. James “Bubba” Rawl recently resigned to take a new position with the South Carolina Department of Education. Click HERE for the…
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City of Clinton Among Selected Rural Communities to Receive Grant Money for Water, Sewer and Stormwater Projects
May 2, 2023
The City of Clinton and other municipalities will receive grant money to assist with our Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Projects. The City of Clinton, Miller’s Fork Basin Sewer Rehabilitation will…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission Awarded $7.9M SCIIP Grant for Laurens County Hospital Area Water System Improvements
May 2, 2023
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is pleased to announce it has received $7.9 Million in grant funding from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to assist…
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City of Charleston awarded $10 million grant for King/Huger Pump Station
May 2, 2023The City of Charleston has been awarded $10 million in funding from the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund for the “King Street Pump Station” project, the second and…
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Elliott Davis announces move to the BullStreet District
May 2, 2023
The Columbia office of Elliott Davis, LLC will occupy the second floor of the BullStreet District’s WestLawn office building beginning this fall. More than 80 employees will move into approximately…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Receives Communication Excellence Award for “Monday Midday Minutes” Radio Segment
April 28, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received a Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) 2023 Communication Excellence Award for Advertising and Marketing, specifically the “Monday Midday…
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The City of Fountain Inn Awarded $9,999,075 from the Rural Infrastructure Authority
April 27, 2023
The Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded the City of Fountain Inn a grant of $9,999,075 to address the aging clay pipes, brick manholes, and service laterals that were installed over…
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FN America expanding South Carolina footprint into Pickens County
April 27, 2023
FN America, LLC (FN America) is the United States subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, that announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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CAE celebrates SC Aviation Week and receives proclamation from Governor McMaster, new terminal projects announced
April 27, 2023
As part of a statewide celebration of South Carolina Aviation Week this week (April 23 – April 29, 2023), hosted by the South Carolina Aviation Association, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) welcomed Governor…
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Regional Hospice & Palliative Care Provider Announces New Name
April 27, 2023
Hospice of Laurens County Will Continue Serving the Community as VIA Health Partners Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), and Hospice of Laurens County, announce their official name change…
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Cooper Motor Expands with Acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
April 26, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton, South Carolina, announced today the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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Helicopter Unveiling Event Shows Off Newest Air Medical Asset in Laurens County
April 26, 2023
LifeNet and Prisma Health hold unveiling event to highlight expanded air medical service in Upstate South Carolina A life-saving helicopter is flying over Laurens County thanks to a new air…
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Clinton High School Boys Tennis Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
April 26, 2023
Last week the Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team closed out their regular season two home wins taking the title of Region Champs. On Tuesday the team took on Broome…
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Upstate Warrior Solution hosts Rupert Huse Veteran Center ribbon cutting
April 25, 2023Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC) on Wednesday, April 19 at 770 Pelham Road in Greenville. The first…
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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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Columbia College announces twenty-first President
April 21, 2023
On April 20, 2023, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, and alumni leadership of Columbia College to announce the appointment of Dr. John Dozier as the…
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BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations
April 20, 2023$42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million…
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USC School of Law dean William Hubbard elected to prestigious national academy
April 20, 2023
William C. Hubbard, dean of the School of Law, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The academy is a prestigious fellowship of artists, scholars and leaders…
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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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ABC Carolinas names Kristen Powell as President and CEO
April 17, 2023
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced that Kristen Powell has been named the chapter’s new President and Chief Executive Officer…
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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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