City of Clinton Now Taking Applications for Annual Rhythm on the Rails Festival
July 17, 2023
It’s almost time for the annual Rhythm on the Rails Festival in Clinton and preparations are underway for this favorite community event. The festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday,…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe to Consolidate into One Location
July 9, 2023
The owners of Main Street Bake Shoppe in Laurens and Clinton announced on social media Saturday night that they will be consolidating the business to one location. The Clinton location…
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City of Clinton Announces Two Food Truck Mondays for July
July 5, 2023
It’s hot, really hot in July. Instead of heating up the kitchen you can head out to Food Truck Monday twice in July. They are scheduled for July 10 and…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
July 5, 2023
Come beat the summer heat this weekend at the Lumberyard. This weekend they are offering some great food options and a variety of live music performances to go with the varied…
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Women Confidence Builders’ largest event of 2023 to be headlined by national authors
June 28, 2023
Women Confidence Builders will be hosting its biggest event of 2023 with a growth and diversity discussion from authors Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick as well as a guest speech…
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Town Hall on Thursday – A Rise in Liquor Liability Could Lead to Close of Small Community Venues with Impact to Owners, Musicians and Patrons
June 26, 2023
Upstate of South Carolina is home to many small local breweries, bars, and music venue, but without a much-needed change to legislation, this part of the hospitality industry may be…
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Next Clinton Town Rhythms Concert Scheduled for June 29
June 12, 2023
If you missed the first Town Rhythms event you are in luck. The next in the series, Town Rhythms Summer Concert Series is scheduled for Thursday, June 29. The 246th…
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Finally Friday Lineup in Laurens
June 6, 2023
If you want to kick off your weekend with Main Street Laurens’ Finally Friday here is the line up! Soulified 7 will provide live musical entertainment from 7-9 pm. Come…
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LushAcres Summer Market and June Meat Bundle
June 4, 2023
School is out for the summer! That means fresh produce will be coming out of the fields and into the market at LushAcres Farm in Clinton. In a recent field…
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Trivia Night at Stogies in Clinton on Wednesday
May 23, 2023
Feeling smart or just full of random facts? Stogies on Musgrove in Clinton will host another Trivia Night on Wednesday May 24 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The winning…
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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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Food Truck Monday in Pictures
May 10, 2023
Food Truck Monday brought smiles and yummy food to Clinton on Monday. If you missed this one you have another opportunity to partake next month! The vendors vary each time…
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Calling All Vendors – City of Laurens Vendor Database
May 9, 2023
The City of Laurens is actively looking for vendors across the Upstate to register in their Vendor Database. The database allows them to reach out to vendors quickly about upcoming…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
May 3, 2023
The weather cooperated for the events of last weekend and the Vintage Festival on Friday evening was a big hit drawing a great crowd. Here is the lineup for the…
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Laurens Annual Sip & Stroll – Tickets Still Available for April 21st Event
April 11, 2023
Merchants, music and wine all combine for a fun evening at Main Street Laurens’ annual Sip & Stroll event. This year the event will take place on Friday, April 21,…
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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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Cross Hill Market in the Park Scheduled for April 15
April 3, 2023
Members of the Cross Hill community are organizing a family friendly event for April 15. Market in the Park will take place at 539 N. Main Street on Saturday, April…
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Fountain Inn Taproom
March 8, 2023
We are a family friendly taproom with 24 rotating taps. We also have a cooler full of beer, n0n-alcoholic beers, wine and sodas to choose from. We have daily events,…
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Golden Shovel Groundbreaking for The Mill at Fountain Inn
February 26, 2023
On Tuesday, February 28th at 11:30 am, a golden shovel groundbreaking ceremony will take place to mark the start of construction for The Mill at Fountain Inn located at 100…
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Scoops on West Main Coming to Clinton in March
February 20, 2023
What was first an ice cream shop, will now become Scoops on West Main. Laila’s of Clinton opened last year to an enthusiastic crowd of ice cream lovers. The ice…
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The Pasture Steakhouse Restaurant – Coming to Clinton in January
December 19, 2022
Opening a restaurant is not for everyone. Knowledge of the food service industry, supply chain issues, and customer service can be daunting for someone new to the industry. The Pasture…
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The Pasture Steakhouse Restaurant to Open in Clinton in January
December 15, 2022
When one door closes another door opens. Many patrons of Patriots Kitchen were sad to see them close and will forever miss the food and people. In January 2023 a…
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Rootimentary Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting
December 12, 2022
You know it’s official when the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting! That happened last week at Rootimentary in downtown Laurens. After just a week of being…
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The Wait is Over – Rootimentary Now Open to the Public
December 5, 2022
Good things come to those who wait. It’s been a long wait since the announcement of an upscale restaurant coming to Laurens and by all accounts it was well worth…
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Clinton Rhythm on the Rails Weekend Draws Large Crowds to Town
October 24, 2022
The annual Rhythm on the Rails event was held in downtown Clinton this past weekend. The weather was perfect and judging from the turnout it was a great success. City…
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City of Laurens Announces Christmas Parade Theme – Applications Available Now
October 17, 2022
It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially when you are planning the annual Christmas Parade. The City of Laurens has announced the theme for the 2022 Christmas Parade…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Rallies to Support Local Restaurant after Vandalism Incident
October 10, 2022
On Saturday, October 8, a local favorite, Roma Italian Restaurant, located on Laurens’ historic Square, was vandalized, and robbed. The incident kept Roma from being open on Sunday and upset…
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Barbells, BBQ and Music at CrossFit864
October 5, 2022
CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, October 6 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “The weather is…
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City of Laurens Confirms Feasibility Study and Issues RFP for Boutique Hotel in Laurens
September 7, 2022
Officials of the City of Laurens, South Carolina were pleased to announce that the firm commissioned to complete a Hotel Market Feasibility Study for Laurens, Core Distinction Group, LLC, is…
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Patriots Kitchen in Clinton to Reopen Friday
September 7, 2022
We recently reported that Patriots Kitchen in Clinton would be closed for a week or so due to Covid. Patriots Kitchen has announced this morning that they will reopen Friday…
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A Laurens County Icon – Whiteford’s Celebrates 65 Years
August 29, 2022
If you’re relatively new to Laurens County, it might take a few weeks, but you’ll soon figure out that Whiteford’s of Clinton and Laurens are two of the go-to places…
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Food Truck Monday in Clinton August 1
July 27, 2022
The next installment of Food Truck Monday in Clinton is Monday, August 1. The event takes place from 5-8 pm and will be held at 105 W Main Street. Bring…
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Rootimentary – A Unique Dining Experience Coming to Laurens this Fall
July 18, 2022
A much-anticipated new restaurant on the Public Square in Laurens will be opening this Fall and there is already much buzz about it. This could just be a story about…
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Putting Red, White and Blue into Your Fourth of July Festivities
June 27, 2022
You’ve invited friends over to celebrate on Independence Day. The menu probably consists of some of the most popular grilling meats and picnic side dishes, American staples for the holiday.…
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Game On – Axe Craft Depot Opens in Clinton
April 24, 2022
Owners Jered and Melissa Meadors have had setbacks, but their hard work has paid off. The Axe Craft brings something new and exciting to bring to the entertainment options in…
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City of Clinton Easter Scavenger Hunt
April 4, 2022
Easter is almost here and Clinton merchants are bringing a new “egg hunt” to the list of local events. The downtown businesses have decorated their windows with Easter bunnies. Bring…
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Fashion Show in Clinton
March 30, 2022
Broad Street United Methodist Church will hold their annual fashion show on Saturday, April 2nd at 10:00 am. This years event is event is themed the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party”…
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Finally Friday in Laurens is Back
March 16, 2022
If you enjoyed Finally Fridays in downtown Laurens last year you will be glad to know that Finally Friday is finally back. The 2022 Finally Fridays schedule will kick off…
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City of Laurens First State of the City Address Scheduled for March 15
March 14, 2022
Another first for Laurens will take place on Tuesday, March 15. Laurens Mayor, Nathan Senn, will take to the stage at the Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens to provide a…
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Food Truck Monday in Clinton a Big Success
March 7, 2022
Clinton’s new Main Street Clinton Manager recently announced the launch of Food Truck Monday. Judging from the crowds that came out on Monday, March 7th, it was a big hit…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Relocating and Reopening March 9th
March 2, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8 as they relocate to their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in…
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Coming to Clinton
February 15, 2022
City of Clinton is bringing Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre to town.” Best Murder in the World” The “Best Murder in the World” is coming to Clinton. The dinner theatre event…
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LushAcres Closes Out Fall and Prepares for the Holiday Season
November 10, 2021
After a success Fall Festival with more than 1,500 people visiting LushAcres the farm is gearing up for the holidays. New winter hours began on November 9th: Tuesday – 12:00…
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PC Expands Campus Footprint with Purchase of Capitol Theatre in Laurens
October 23, 2021
Coming soon to the Capitol Theatre in Laurens – a groundbreaking public-private partnership that puts Presbyterian College in charge of an area icon and entertainment treasure. On the eve of…
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Main Street Clinton Brings a Double Header Event to Clinton
October 6, 2021
With the postponement of Rhythm on the Rails earlier this year, Main Street Clinton is gearing up for a double header weekend for October 22nd and 23rd. First up on…
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Verdin’s Too to Host Free Fall Container Class Saturday
October 6, 2021
Next up in a series of free instructional events at Verdin’s Too is a Fall container class. The event is sponsored by Sycamore Landscaping (Randy and Carol Davis). The class…
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CrossFit864 Announces Next Barbells, BBQ and Music Event
October 4, 2021
CrossFit864 recently announced the next Barbells, BBQ and Live Music event. The next Barbells, BBQ and Music will be held on Thursday, October 28th from 6:00-8:00pm at the gym located…
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Nature is the gallery for Lander photographer’s exhibit at Lake Greenwood State Park
September 29, 2021
Nature is the gallery for Lander photographer’s show at Lake Greenwood State Park GREENWOOD, S.C. __ Photographs of South Carolina’s rich landscapes – from the mountains to the sea –…
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Architect Plans Revealed for Taproom in Clinton
September 27, 2021
Plans for the Lumberyard are coming along. Owner Charlie Michaels has been working with Jamie Miller of On Site Builders as the general contractor. The architect’s drawings for the first…
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Music in Vance Park
September 27, 2021
It was a beautiful day for a concert in the park. Sunday afternoon about one hundred people came out to Vance Park in Clinton for a concert that was performed…
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