THRIVE Laurens County Invites Joanna Residents to Free Community Listening Session
November 7, 2025
THRIVE Laurens County, a local coalition dedicated to fostering health, connection, and wellness in rural communities, will host a free Community Listening Session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00…
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From Pasture to Purpose – The Story Behind JBW Farms
June 23, 2025
Editor’s Note: This story is the first in a three-part series exploring the people, purpose, and vision behind JBW Farms in Laurens County, South Carolina. Nestled on the upper edge…
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Big Air Laurens Hosts Weekly Senior Bowling Day for Ages 60+
March 5, 2025
Seniors in Laurens County looking for a fun and affordable way to stay active now have a perfect opportunity every week at Big Air Laurens. Every Tuesday from 10:00 AM…
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Laurens County Touchdown Club Names Clinton’s Jaydon Glenn Player of the Week Following State Championship Victory
December 16, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the AA state championship game played on December 12th, the Player of the week is junior defensive end Jaydon…
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Laurens County Touchdown Club Names Garrett Murphy as Player of the Week for Standout Performance in Playoff Victory
November 11, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on November 8th, the Player of the week is running back, linebacker and senior captain Garrett Murphy…
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Introducing the Garnet & Blue Collective: Empowering Presbyterian College Athletes Through NIL Initiatives
September 11, 2024
The Garnet & Blue Collective is proud to announce its official launch as an independent organization dedicated to supporting Presbyterian College student athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives.…
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Clinton High School’s Javen Cook Named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week for Standout Performance Against Newberry
September 9, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the September 6th game, the Player of the week is Junior Javen Cook of Clinton High School. Clinton High…
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Presbyterian College to Honor First Responders at Blue Hose Football Game – Sept. 21
September 9, 2024
Presbyterian College will recognize and honor the brave first responders who answered the call to duty on August 27, 2024, when a devastating fire swept through downtown Clinton, impacting local…
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CrossFit864 Hosts Annual Pump and Run/Pull and Run Event
May 14, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, CrossFit864 in Clinton played host to its annual Pump and Run/Pull and Run event, drawing athletes from various fitness backgrounds eager to test their strength and…
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National Trails Day Celebration: Historic Bike Trail Ride to Old Hammonds Store
April 2, 2024
National Trails Day Celebration: Historic Bike Trail Ride to Old Hammonds Store To celebrate National Trails Day, the Laurens County Trails Association (LCTA) is delighted to announce the upcoming bike…
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Clinton High Wrestlers Gear Up for High School National Championships
February 21, 2024
In the world of high school wrestling, the Clinton High School wrestling team is making waves as five of its talented athletes prepare to compete in the prestigious High School…
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Musgrove Mill Golf Club Ranked #5 Among Arnold Palmer’s Top 10 Golf Courses
December 2, 2023
Arnold Palmer, the legendary figure in the world of golf, has left an indelible mark on the sport with over 230 golf courses bearing his name across the globe. From…
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Blue Hose Persevere in Victory over Morehead, Forces Four Turnovers for Major Season-Ending Turnaround
November 19, 2023
Echoing the overarching theme of the 2023 season, the Presbyterian College football team hung their hats on a simply outstanding defensive performance during Saturday afternoon’s back-and-forth battle versus Morehead State,…
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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for Class of 2024
November 1, 2023
The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2024. The 2024 induction ceremony will be held in April at the Laurens County Museum.…
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CHS Boys Varsity Cross Country finishes 11th place at Warrior Invitational, Reid Breaks School Record
September 18, 2023
On Saturday the Clinton High School Cross Country Teams traveled down to the Grand Strand to compete in the Warrior Invitational hosted by Waccamaw High School at Pawleys Island. Clinton…
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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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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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SC Collaboration Website Inspires Future Workforce
July 7, 2022
Through the ongoing efforts of the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) to build and grow the workforce pipeline in Laurens County, they recently learned of a creative new platform to…
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South Carolina State Fair Accepting Entries for 2022 Competitive Exhibits
July 6, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State Fair. The annual exhibits will…
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LCDC Holds HR Roundtable Discussion
June 29, 2022
On Wednesday, June 29th, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) hosted an HR Roundtable for over 32 HR representatives and leaders from local industries, utilities, educational institutions, and city and…
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Flood Named LDHS Basketball Coach
May 17, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 has announced Armond Flood as the new boys basketball coach at Laurens District 55 High School. Flood will take over from Athletic Director Tommy Spires,…
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Service Field Technician
February 3, 2022
ICS is hiring a field technician to service and troubleshoot a variety of brands of air compressors. May also work with piping installation. Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must be mechanically or…
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New Steakhouse Slated to Open in Downtown Laurens
November 16, 2021
Laurens residents with a taste for fine dining will soon see their prayers for a steakhouse answered when “The Tailored Oak” opens on the city’s historic downtown Square in spring…
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CHS Girls Tennis Fall to Chapman in Upper State Match
November 2, 2021
The CHS Girls Tennis Team had an amazing season, which culminated in their re-match of conference rival, Chapman. Chapman is the only team to beat the Red Devils this season,…
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Clinton High Teacher Successfully Completes Boston Marathon
October 11, 2021
Clinton High School science teacher, Laura Fox competed in the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday. Running is not new for Fox. She is a graduate of Presbyterian College (2009) where…
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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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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021
Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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Laurens County Chamber Business After Hours Event – Sept. 16th
August 24, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours event on September 16th at Lakeside Country Club from 5:30-7:00 pm. Just what is Business After Hours? Business…
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Rising Tide Lifts All Ships – An Open letter to the LCDC
August 4, 2021
The below is an open letter sent to Jonathan Coleman (LCDC President/CEO) following the City of Clinton’s August Council meeting; Jonathan, First, I would like to thank the LCDC team…
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Laurens County Delegation Stands with Keep Laurens County Clean
July 15, 2021
BREAKING NEWS! Two members of the Laurens County Delegation (Gilliam and Jones) attended a meeting on Tuesday night organized by local residents and members of Keep Laurens County Clean. At that…
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Clinton High School Senior Receives Richloom Scholarship
May 29, 2021
Clinton High senior, Ella Kennington Cooper was recently presented with Richloom’s 2021 $500 Scholarship Award. Ella is the daughter of Chip and Miki Cooper. She will graduate with Honors from…
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Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities
May 26, 2021
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 25th), the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses…
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Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
April 13, 2021
On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore…
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The Art of Coffee and Books
March 15, 2021
Looking for a hidden gem in Laurens County? If so, head to Gray Court on the weekend to check out Arbitrary Art – A Chapter Left Behind Bookstore. Located at…
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Countdown to QT in Clinton – Community and Culture Make for a Winning Combination
March 3, 2021
The excitement surrounding the opening of the new QuikTrip Remote Travel Center just off Interstate 26 at Exit 54 is growing. And for good reason. Anyone who has stopped at…
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Workforce development partners hold first ever drive-thru job fair in Laurens County
February 12, 2021
On Wednesday, February 10, Laurens County’s first ever drive-thru job fair was held at the Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (PTC CAM) in Laurens. Hosted by partner organizations…
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Switchgear opening ceremony
February 11, 2021Switchgear held its official opening ceremony this afternoon at their facility in Gray Court. The ceremony was also a celebration of the first product shipment from the Laurens County location—their…
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Meiden America Switchgear Celebrates Opening & First Product Shipment from its First US Manufacturing Facility
February 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, Meiden America Inc. Switchgear held its official opening ceremony at their facility in Gray Court. The ceremony was also a celebration of the first product shipment…
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LCDC President/CEO, Jonathan Coleman named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2021
February 3, 2021
Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announces its 2021 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. The economic development…
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Reflect on 2020 with LCDC’s Year in Review
February 2, 2021
What a year 2020 was. Even with the many unexpected challenges and roadblocks that came along with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) continued to grow and…
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Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs. Five Laurens County Companies Looking to Hire.
February 1, 2021
If you live in Laurens County and want to work in Laurens County there are opportunities with five major companies. On Wednesday, February 10th a drive-thru Job Fair will be…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Mechatronics: ‘Knowledge to Last a Lifetime’
January 27, 2021
Using a hand-held controller, known as a “teach pendant” that somewhat resembles an artist’s palette, Andrew Tokarev deftly manipulates the robotic arm to execute his vision. The 20-year-old Piedmont Technical…
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CrossFit864 Relocates and Expands Services
January 18, 2021
The business landscape in downtown Clinton continues to grow and change. CrossFit864 has completed the renovations at their new location (207 West Pitts Street) and they are open for business. …
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Governor McMaster provides $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding
January 8, 2021
$8 Million for Job Training, $7 Million for Early Childhood Education, $4.9 Million for Foster Children Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in…
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The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for their 2020 Small Business of Excellence Award.
December 29, 2020
Laurens County Chamber Seeking Nominations for 2020 Small Business of Excellence Award The award recognizes a Chamber Member Business that contributes to the economic health of the community through:…
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Ribbon Cutting for Holbrooks A1 Flash Moving
December 29, 2020
Join the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and members of the community for a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for Holbrooks A1 Flash Moving on January 5th at noon. We…
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Fukoku South Carolina Delivers Holiday Help
December 21, 2020
On Monday, team members from local industry Fukoku delivered food items to the Baptist Crisis Center in Laurens. Fukoku holds a holiday drive annually to help those in need in…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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‘Skill Up’ Platform Aims to Connect Individuals with Career Pathways
December 2, 2020
Upstate SC Alliance launches regional gateway to technical training programs Although the coronavirus pandemic has slowed some areas of the economy, within many sectors, businesses continue to grow. A new…
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