‘Skill Up’ platform aims to connect individuals with career pathways
November 18, 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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Setterstix Corporation establishing operations in Laurens County
November 12, 2020
More than $11.7 million investment will create 80 new jobs Setterstix Corporation (Setterstix), a paper stick manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The more than $11.7…
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Laurens Takes Next Step Toward Major Growth: New Housing
October 21, 2020
The City of Laurens will soon experience growth not seen in decades as it welcomes a new housing development, the largest development of its type since the early 1980s. The…
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Open-Air Job Fair a Success; Several Laurens County Industries Participate
October 16, 2020
The open-air Job Fair hosted by the Upper Savannah SC Works System in downtown Fountain Inn on Thursday, October 15th was a tremendous success. Over 201 job seekers attended and…
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The Ultimate Roadside Stop, 7-Eleven Now Open in Laurens, SC
October 16, 2020
Laurens, SC(October 16, 2020) – A new 7-Eleven, Inc. convenience store is now open in Laurens. The new store is located at 21402 US-221 right next to the Walmart Distribution Center. This 7-Eleven store will…
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The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to Hold Virtual Workshop
October 14, 2020
Join Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on October 20th, to learn how to “Maximize your Chamber membership!” The workshop is open to new members, prospective members, as well as anyone…
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ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord Donate PPE to Local School Districts
October 13, 2020
On September 29, Laurens County School Districts 55 & 56 received face masks and hand sanitizer donations from ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord. ZF Transmissions donated 5,000 child and…
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SC Works to Host Open-Air Job Fair October 15 in Fountain Inn
October 13, 2020
SC Works is hosting an open-air Job Fair in Fountain Inn on October 15th from 2PM-5PM at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market (110 Depot St., Fountain Inn), which will include…
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Groundwork almost complete at QT site
September 14, 2020
The site work at the future location of QuikTrip (QT) on SC-72 in Clinton is almost complete, according to a Facebook post by the Clinton Economic Development Corporation. QT is…
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