Laurens County 4-H Stars Shine Bright: Head to South Carolina Contest
January 29, 2024
Two Laurens County 4-H members will represent the Upstate Region at the SC 4-H Presentation Contest. Hailey Karns will give her presentation titled, “Canine Good Citizen”, describing how to train…
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Clawfoot Tubs Hold Memories
January 25, 2024
By Tom Poland When I see a clawfoot tub, which is rare, four memories surface. First, I go back to my grandfather’s old homeplace. Next I go back to…
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Elevate Your Summer: Breeze Airways Unveils Nonstop Destinations from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
January 23, 2024
Get ready to make the most of your summer, as Greenville Spartanburg International Airport has just revealed a game-changing announcement that will open up new travel possibilities. Breeze Airways is…
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Ageratum, Wood, & Water
January 17, 2024
By Tom Poland On a Sunday walk I spotted a splash of blue. Blue wildflowers. They say blue flowers are sometimes difficult to grow in gardens. “They say.” That was…
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Workplace Friends Best Come Naturally
January 10, 2024
By Tom Poland I stumbled across an old magazine feature of mine and it made me recall stops I’d made along that long, winding road called “Career.” Some memories…
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Like A Scene From An Old Western
January 3, 2024
By Tom Poland It was 1985 when I spent three days in Reno. I didn’t shoot a man just to watch him die, Johnny, but I conjured up images…
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Conifers’ Fragrant Pull On Memory
December 20, 2023
By Tom Poland I read that fragrances stimulate recall more so than any other sense. I knew from experience that it had to be true. You and I, we’re…
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The Enchanting Origins of Mistletoe Kisses
December 18, 2023
The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe has become a playful custom during the holiday season. While the act of exchanging kisses beneath this festive plant may seem like a…
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The main thing
December 14, 2023
By Jeff Becraft (Originally published on MidlandsBiz February 10, 2023) One of my mentors says, “Too many choices and too many voices.” He is right. Taking a shower is a…
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A Heartwarming Journey: Hank Carlay’s Special Bond with Firmin Ford
December 13, 2023
In the small town of Laurens, South Carolina, a heartwarming story has unfolded, highlighting the power of compassion and inclusivity that can happen in the most unexpected places. At the…
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Laurens County 4-H Member Wins Fishing Project
December 13, 2023
Laurens County 4-H member Nathan Meade recently won first place in the Senior Division of the Upstate 4-H Fishing Project. He did so by completing a project record book and…
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There’s Just Something About A Barn
December 8, 2023
By Tom Poland On Highway 378 between Lincolnton and Washington, Georgia, stands a barn. I say a barn. It’s a home built to look like a barn. Or maybe…
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Christmas card syndrome
December 7, 2023
By Jeff Becraft This was actually first put out there in 2020… but I have come across several people who are really down, discouraged and lonely… so I would like…
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Your Special Tree
December 6, 2023
By Tom Poland The Work Behind It When I was a boy, come Thanksgiving, we observed a tradition that’s decidedly different today. Dad would mix some two-cycle gas, sharpen…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
December 1, 2023
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. The LCCF contributes its resources to fund a broad…
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My Father’s Razor
November 29, 2023
By Tom Poland November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…
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Laurens County Cancer Association to Present a Program Highlighting Cancer Survivors
November 29, 2023
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) has partnered with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance to provide a unique and impactful program “Laurens County Living with Cancer: Our Stories.” Storytelling is…
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The Morning Routine
November 21, 2023
By Tom Poland Come daybreak, my preferred time to get moving, I check on my neighbor’s flag. I check to see that his place is ok after another night…
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The Work Of Hands
November 16, 2023
By Tom Poland Folks say the future belongs to “Knowledge Workers.” A so-called knowledge worker is someone who manages information within a specific subject area. I suppose I’m a…
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The importance of being there
November 16, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Have you ever experienced something that you thought was extremely important or significant or incredible… and then you try to explain it to someone else? And…
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Have Fireflies Left Us?
November 9, 2023
By Tom Poland Among sedges and along tree lines, across lawns and fields they’ll soon cease blinking. Maybe they’ve already ended their nights of miraculous lights. The experts say they…
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Coming Full Circle
November 2, 2023
By Tom Poland I felt like I’d been tied to the whipping post. I was as low as the proverbial snake’s belly. May 30 a tornado destroyed my Athens,…
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Learning Along The Estuary
October 18, 2023
By Tom Poland The children of Sandy Island board a school bus boat for an eight-minute journey across the Waccamaw River to the mainland. There, they ride a traditional bus…
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Waterfall Country
October 12, 2023
By Tom Poland Several hikes proved easy. One proved tougher than nails. By the time we made it to the third waterfall of the day, an idea had firmly…
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Haupfear Photography
October 11, 2023
Local photographer, born and raised in SC. A photography profession that began in the midst of a pandemic in 2020. Specialize in landscapes, historic buildings/ landmarks, and family portraits.
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The Miraculous Green Lizard
October 5, 2023
By Tom Poland We call it a lizard, except it’s not. It’s an anole, and it can re-grow its tail, “regenerate” in the words of scientists. Think about that.…
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From corn mazes to pumpkin patches, find Fall Agritourism in South Carolina
October 5, 2023
As the weather cools, farms across South Carolina are welcoming visitors onto their farms with a variety of fun and educational fall events. “Agritourism continues to grow in South Carolina,…
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4-H’ers Win Regional Titles
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina 4-H Program has announced the winners of the 2023 4-H Small Garden Project. Two Laurens County 4-H members were regional winners for the Upstate of South Carolina.…
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Life’s Healing Elixir
June 8, 2023
By Tom Poland A Sunday sojourn found me at Healing Springs near Blackville, South Carolina. There I stood on Gods Acre, property deeded to God. Palm Sunday it was,…
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New rankings show healthiest and least healthy counties in South Carolina
March 29, 2023
Beaufort County ranks the healthiest in South Carolina and Allendale is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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Identifying and Managing Common Household Insects
January 24, 2023
Tired of those pesky insects invading your home? Want to learn how to win the battle? Laurens County Master Gardeners in conjunction with Clemson Extension Service is offering a webinar…
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When Mobility Matters Friends and Colleagues Step Up
August 31, 2022
Marcia Butler is a classroom teacher at Young World Day Care in Clinton. She works with the 2-year-olds in the morning and the afterschool kids in the afternoon. Working with…
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Creativity and Collaboration on Full Display in Clinton
March 28, 2022
Some of the best ideas come from collaboration. That’s exactly what happened recently when Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and the artists of T.A.G. collaborated to create the Uptown Window Project. Uptown…
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Memorial Service Scheduled for Legendary Presbyterian College Professor
March 2, 2022
As Covid declines, the family of Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College will celebrate his life at a memorial service to be…
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From Italy to South Carolina – Dog Tags Lost in World War II Coming Home
February 14, 2022
There is a lot of abuse and misuse of social media but the power of it can also be use for great good. Here is one such story. Recently, a…
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Waldron Family Named South Carolina Tennis Family of the Year
November 29, 2021
Clinton, South Carolina is a tennis town with a long history of producing top level players in the game of tennis. This year the US Tennis Association-South Carolina recognized the…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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PC’s Inauguration of Dr. Matthew vandenBerg in Pictures
October 25, 2021
Inauguration week at Presbyterian College left no doubt that the championship spirit is alive and thriving on campus. The week was full of events and announcements that demonstrate the passion…
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Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest Closes October 31st
October 4, 2021
The Laurens County Conservation District is calling on all amateur photographers to share their photos of Laurens County. The annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest is open to all ages…
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Main Street Clinton Brings Concert Truck to Town
September 1, 2021
A concert truck? Yes, there is such a thing. Close your eyes and imagine a 16-foot box truck converted into a fully functioning concert hall. Hard to imagine? Click here…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Closes on Sale of 75 Acres for New Subdivision
August 23, 2021
Clinton Economic Development Corporation recently closed on the sale of 75 acres that will be developed for much needed housing. The property known as Clinton Park Corp Center 3, is…
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Laurens County Says NO to Litter with Countywide Initiative
June 23, 2021
No one likes to see trash thrown into the streets, on the side of the road or in our natural parks and recreation areas. Over the years, many dedicated volunteers…
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Great things on Tap this Weekend at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary
May 19, 2021
Open for just a few weeks now, the Palmetto Brothers Dispensary is quickly becoming a hot spot or place to be in downtown Laurens. This weekend is their grand opening…
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Breaking The Cult of Difficulty
May 6, 2021
By Tom Poland Many tell me how difficult they find writing to be. Well, they speak the truth. It’s difficult to write at a high level, and that’s why…
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William Bartram’s Wild Azaleas
April 28, 2021
By Tom Poland Blooms, blossoms, and bracts splash color everywhere you look this time of year. Daffodils and now dogwoods and azaleas add their voice to the spring…
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Laurens County Conservation District 2021 Earth & Sky Photo Contest
February 14, 2021
There are some pretty places and scenes to capture in Laurens County and the Laurens County Conservation District wants to see your pictures. Their annual Earth & Sky photo contest…
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Creating a Budget: Empowerment Over Constraint
January 29, 2021
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® For many, budgeting has a lot of negative connotations. Tracking where money comes from and where it goes leaves some feeling frustrated and guilty.…
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Laurens County Conversations – A conversation with Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn
January 27, 2021
Welcome to the first edition of Laurens County Conversations. In these conversations we will talk with community leaders, movers and shakers about things that impact Laurens County. In this conversation,…
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Finding the “Write Words” Just Got Easier
January 20, 2021
Have you ever been at a loss for words? It seems like the most important occasions call for the perfect message, but you just don’t know where to start. Now…
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