Thornwell Charter School Now Enrolling
January 25, 2023
Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in grades 5K – 11 at Thornwell Charter School (TCS) are asked to complete the enrollment form that can be found on the…
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Main Street Laurens to Renovate Wells Clardy Cottage
January 25, 2023
Main Street Laurens has announced the hiring of Mantis Homes to renovate the “Wells Clardy Cottage” located on West Main Street into a showplace AirBnb. Main Street Laurens was gifted…
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Laurens County First Steps to Hold Ultimate Community Baby Shower and Family Resource Fair
January 24, 2023
Laurens County First Steps has partnered with Healthy Blue BlueChoice HealthPlan of SC to make sure every family has the resources they need for success. The community Baby Shower for…
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Clinton Family YMCA Renovates Indoor Pool and Adds Cardio Equipment
January 23, 2023
If you’re a member of the Clinton Family YMCA you’ve noticed some changes lately. The first upgrade is the renovation of the indoor pool. Being the only indoor pool in…
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United Way of Laurens County Bags of Love Community Project
January 16, 2023
There are lots of ways to show love and support for those in need and the United Way of Laurens County is seeking community support for their “Bags of Love”…
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Seven disaster-trained volunteers from South Carolina deploy to Georgia to assist families impacted by storms, tornadoes
January 16, 2023
Disaster trained volunteers from the South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross are deploying to support disaster relief efforts in Georgia where damaging storms ripped through most of the…
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Laurens County Cancer Association Part-Time Executive Director
January 9, 2023
The Laurens County Cancer Association is seeking to hire a Part-time Executive Director. Our Mission: The Laurens County Cancer Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality-of-life services to Laurens…
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Program Scheduled for January 19
January 4, 2023
The Laurens County Museum will host another history lecture in January – “The Role of Alcohol in the American Revolution” Revolutionary War Lecture. Alcohol proved to be an important aspect…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Announces Winner of Notable Non-Profit Community Vote
December 21, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” community voting has closed and the votes have been tallied. This year, the Laurens County Humane Society received the most votes, and as such, they…
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LushAcres Farm Adds New Product Line
December 21, 2022
LushAcres Farm and Market recently announced their new product line from Faithful Foods. It’s a full line of mixes for biscuits, pancakes & waffles, desserts, dips, bread, soups, rice, and…
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Ring in the New Year in Style!
December 19, 2022
Celebrate! Get your tickets through Friday, December 23, to celebrate the start of 2023 and the first full year of the new Laurens County Museum at “Midnight at the Museum“…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” Voting Now Open
December 5, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has the spirit – the spirit of giving! Now in its fourth year, Sadler Hughes Apothecary in Clinton is asking the community to help them select a…
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“Midnight at the Museum” New Year’s Eve Event
November 28, 2022
The Laurens County Museum will bring a celebration to our county with “Midnight at the Museum “, a New Year’s Eve Fundraising Finale on Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 8:00…
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Laurens County Humane Society in Need of Financial Support to Maintain Operations
November 21, 2022
The Laurens County Humane Society (LCHS) has been in operation since July 2015. They are a no-kill adoption center that accepts owner surrender dogs and cats as space permits. Using…
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City of Clinton, YMCA and Others Partner to Feed the Community with New Fueling Station
November 15, 2022
Some residents in Clinton and its surrounding areas have limited opportunities to be active and obtain nutritious food, however, local leaders are in the process of changing that. Wholespire recently…
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First Steps of Laurens County
November 14, 2022
Laurens County First Steps ensures all children from birth to five are ready to be successful in their personal educational and life journey. Laurens County First Steps (LCFS) is a…
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“Midnight at the Museum” New Year’s Eve Event
November 12, 2022
Celebrate the new year at the Laurens County Museum! Once again, the Laurens County Museum will bring a celebration to our county with “Midnight at the Museum “, a New…
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Meals on Wheels Holiday Bags Community Project
November 7, 2022
Piedmont Agency on Aging is currently collecting items for the Meals on Wheels Holiday Bags Project! Over 500 Meals on Wheels clients will receive a gift bag of items in…
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Second County Wide Diaper Drive – Monday, October 24 in Laurens
October 19, 2022
The second county wide Diaper Drive will be held on Monday, October 24 from 10 am – 12 pm in the parking lot of First Baptist Church in Laurens. The…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Awards Grants
October 18, 2022
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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5K Run/Walk Raises Funds for Laurens County Safe Home
October 17, 2022
The annual 5K run/walk to support the Laurens County Safe Home and raise awareness for domestic violence took place on Saturday. The event was well attended and raised much needed…
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Community Comes Out in Support of Laurens County Cancer Association
October 17, 2022
By now everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the staff and volunteers at the Laurens County Cancer Association every day is about meeting the needs of…
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Thornwell Celebrates One Year of A.R.C. Residential Program with Opening of New Cottage
October 5, 2022
Thornwell’s A.R.C. Program is the only one of its kind in the Southeastern U.S. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and…
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First County Wide Diaper Drive Provides Needed Supplies for Many
October 3, 2022
Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) in Clinton recently announced a partnership with the Carolina Pregnancy Center (CPC) in Spartanburg to provide “Diaper Drives” in Laurens County. The first Diaper Drive was…
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Thornwell Celebrates Founders Day Commemorating 147 Years Serving Children and Families
October 3, 2022
Employees Commemorate the Legacy of Thornwell Founder, Dr. William Plumer Jacobs Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need…
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Red Cross responds to Hurricane Ian devastation in South Carolina
October 3, 2022
Help by making a donation, giving blood, or becoming a volunteer The American Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people devastated by Hurricane Ian. Many communities are unrecognizable after…
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LC Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for First of Three Community Gardens
September 28, 2022
Things are “growing” great in Laurens County. On Tuesday, the community came together to celebrate one of three new Community Gardens with an official Chamber Ribbon Cutting. The United Way…
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Thornwell Celebrates the Dedication of The Read Right Center
September 11, 2022
Facility is Made Possible by a Generous Gift from the Cornelson Family in Memory of George Cornelson, IV. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to…
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13th Annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk is Huge Success
September 5, 2022
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) held its 13th annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 27. The event was held at the office of the Laurens…
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Laurens County Museum Holds Volunteer Luncheon – Presents Safe Home with Donation
September 4, 2022
The Laurens County Museum Board and staff held a Luncheon on Wednesday, August 31, in the beautiful Magnolia Room of the Laurens County Museum. This luncheon presented itself with a…
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Joanna Community Watch
September 3, 2022
The mission of Joanna Community Watch is to provide a community based crime watch platform for members of the Joanna community. Registered on the National Neighborhood Watch registry as of…
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Rotary Club of Laurens Awards Local Scholarships Including the King Dixon Scholarship
August 23, 2022
The Rotary Club of Laurens has awarded three academic scholarships through the Laurens Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee for the 2022-23 school year, worth a total of $5,000. Patty Craine, Laurens…
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American Legion Post 25 Hosts Golf Tournament to Support Community Programs
August 17, 2022
American Legion Post 25 is busy all around Laurens County. Their volunteer efforts can be seen in the work they do to keep cemeteries groomed, make repairs to homes of…
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17th Annual Flight of the Dove Draws Record Number of Riders
August 10, 2022
August 6th marked the 17th annual Flight of the Dove cycling event and fundraiser for Hospice of Laurens County. The event is known for drawing cyclists from beyond the Upstate…
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SC Office of Rural Health awards more than $725,000 in rural health equity funding
August 4, 2022
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) announced 26 funding awards to address COVID-19 health disparities and support local health equity initiatives in rural communities. The grants, totaling $725,556,…
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Clinton YMCA Part Time Positions
August 2, 2022
The Clinton Family YMCA is currently looking to fill some part-time positions. • Afterschool/Day Camp Counselor • Certified Lifeguards For more information please inquire at the front desk or call…
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Registration Open for “Run Like a Mann” 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
August 2, 2022
Calling all runners and walkers! The Laurens County Cancer Association will host their annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K walk/run on Saturday, August 27. There will also be a One…
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Gearing up for Flight of the Dove – Snack Donations Requested
July 26, 2022
Hospice of Laurens County is gearing up for Flight of the Dove on Saturday, August 6 and they need your help. This annual event is their biggest fundraiser each year.…
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Rotary Club of Laurens, SC making a huge impact in the Community
July 21, 2022
Education and the fight against hunger are the overarching focus areas of the Rotarians of Laurens, SC. Rotary Readers, the Backpack Program, Meals on Wheels, Teaching Fund Award, to mention…
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Family Promise to Hold 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament
July 19, 2022
Family Promise of Laurens County (FPLC) will be holding their 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament, Friday October 7th at Lakeside Country Club. Registration is at 8:00 am with…
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LCSO Partners with Fear 2 Freedom
July 19, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce our partnership with Fear 2 Freedom, a non-profit organization whose mission is to restore hope and dignity to survivors of sexual…
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17th Annual Fight of the Dove Event Registration Open
July 13, 2022
Cyclists have been coming out to ride and support Hospice of Laurens County since 2006 in the Flight of the Dove ride. The annual event is also their biggest fundraiser…
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Piedmont Agency on Aging in Need of Volunteers in Clinton and Ware Shoals
July 11, 2022
Are you retired but want to stay engaged with the community? Are you employed but looking for something flexible to do for others? Piedmont Agency on Aging runs the Meals…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Grant Application Process Opens
July 7, 2022
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the seventh annual Laurens County Community Enhancement Grant Program. Competitive grants in amounts up to $1500 will…
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Piedmont Agency on Aging/ Meals on Wheels
July 6, 2022
Piedmont Agency on Aging is a private, non-profit, 501© 3 organization serving Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, and Saluda counties in upstate South Carolina. Our mission is to enable seniors to remain…
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Thornwell Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan Leading to 150 Year Anniversary
July 1, 2022
The plan entitled “Many Voices. One Mission” highlights three strategic initiatives. Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is…
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American Legion Post 25 to Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser
June 29, 2022
If they’re not out fixing things or cleaning up in the community, they are raising money so they can do more volunteer work. American Legion Post 25 will hold a…
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IMPH releases guide for local policymakers in use of opioid settlement funds
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), hosted a press conference regarding…
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Thornwell Achieves National Accreditation
June 6, 2022
Thornwell honored for its Care, Family, and Academic Service Programs Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, has achieved…
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Countdown to Vacation Package Drawing with American Legion Post 25
May 25, 2022
American Legion Post 25 is in the business of helping others. You can find them all over town helping members of the community and making a difference in the lives…
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