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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SC Thrive Encourages South Carolinians to Utilize Free Benefit Resource Service
May 25, 2022
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit organization that helps South Carolinians navigate the complex systems of available quality of life benefits, encourages residents across the state to utilize their free services…
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Voices and Votes – Laurens County Museum Exhibit and Women’s Leadership Luncheon
May 13, 2022
The Laurens County Women’s Leadership Luncheon – “Celebrating Our Voices and Our Votes” – will take place Saturday, June 4, 2022, 11:30 AM, in the Magnolia Room at the Laurens…
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American Legion Post 25 Contributes to Fund for District 55 K-9 Article Dogs
May 8, 2022
It’s hard to keep up with the members of American Legion Post 25. Literally. They are always out in the community completing small and not so small projects for those…
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LushAcres Farm Invites the Community to Inaugural Strawberry Festival on April 30th
April 21, 2022
The Strawberry Festival Celebrates the Spring Strawberry Season. LushAcres Farm, an agritourism enterprise located on 340 acres of Thornwell’s campus featuring locally grown products and livestock, as well as family-focused…
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Thornwell Holds Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Breakfast
April 11, 2022
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Thornwell is partnering with the Children’s Trust of South Carolina to raise awareness about this issue. South Carolina ranks 41 in the…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works announces addition of two board members
April 1, 2022
South Carolina construction nonprofit Home Works of America announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: -Rev. Jesse Black, Living Waters Christian Center -Rashaun Ford, Dominion…
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Laurens YMCA – Building More than Muscle
February 28, 2022
Most people think of work outs and sports when they think about the local YMCA. That’s a great place to go for exercise but the Lakelands YMCA is providing much…
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Laurens County Resident Appointed to South Carolina Veterans’ Trust Fund Board
February 27, 2022
A Laurens County resident has been appointed to serve as a board member of the South Carolina Veterans’ Trust Fund. The Veterans’ Trust Fund of South Carolina was established to…
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Prisma Health team members to help build eight SC homes across six counties for largest-ever Habitat for Humanity event
February 22, 2022
Prisma Health will partner with Habitat for Humanity on Thursday, Feb. 24, for the largest single-day multi-site project in Habitat for Humanity South Carolina’s history. The inaugural Prisma Health Partnership…
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Clinton Family YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
January 20, 2022
Registration has begun for Clinton YMCA youth baseball and softball. Playing ages 3-12 (age as of May 1, 2022) $50 members, $65 non members Deadline Thursday, February 3 $10 late…
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Laurens YMCA Announces Polar Plunge Fundraiser
January 5, 2022
Have you ever wanted to participate in a Polar Plunge?! Now’s your chance! Laurens YMCA has announced their first annual Polar Plunge! Funds raised will go towards the annual campaign…
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Farmer named new leader at United Ministries
January 3, 2022
John Farmer is the new executive director at United Ministries of Clinton. Farmer replaces the retiring Melvin Bailey, who served as executive director for 11 years. “I’m excited to be…
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Laurens County Museum Lecture Series on Hold
January 2, 2022
The monthly Revolutionary War Lecture Series by Durant Ashmore at the Laurens County Museum has been postponed until further notice thus cancelling the Tuesday, January 4th event. “The World Turned…
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Family Promise of Laurens County Announces New Executive Director
December 20, 2021
Family Promise of Laurens County is pleased to announce that Mary Lynn Tollison has joined the organization as its new executive director. She began her work the week of December…
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Aflac Group Awards $365,000 in Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits
December 13, 2021
Columbia, S.C., December 13, 2021 — Aflac has awarded $365,000 in grants to 47 local nonprofits in its Spring and Fall 2021 grant cycles. Nonprofits receiving grants are working on…
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Festive Window Scenes Adorn Laurens County Museum Storefront
November 30, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Square in downtown Laurens. There are lots of decorations and they include the beautiful holiday window displays at the Laurens…
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The Gift that Keeps on Giving
November 22, 2021
Give a Gift with Purpose this Christmas. Do you have someone on your shopping list that has everything? Give them a gift that will keep on giving. Hospice of Laurens…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank announces new Upstate Branch Executive Director
November 17, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed Brad Docheff to the organization as the new Upstate Branch Executive Director. Docheff joins the team from Fairfax, Vermont where he recently served as Town…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Basketball
November 4, 2021
Clinton YMCA Basketball Registrations for basketball are being taken for the following age groups: (Age as of Dec. 1, 2021) Basics: 5-6 Mini-Mite: 7-8 Jr.Mite: 9-10 Mite: 11-12 All age…
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SC Thrive “46 Veteran Salute” call for nominations ends October 30th
October 26, 2021
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
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Executive Director
October 18, 2021UNITED MINISTRIES OF CLINTON Seeking to Hire Part-Time Executive Director 25 Hours/Week The Executive Director works with community leaders, organizations, churches, donors and volunteers to research, plan and implement strategies…
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Thornwell to Host Free Virtual Parenting Series
October 18, 2021
Being a mom or a dad is a tremendous joy, and it is also hard work. Disruptions in the home can make you feel at a loss on ways to…
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Thornwell to Host Jeep-O-Ween on October 16
October 11, 2021
JEEPERS CREEPERS! It’s time for Jeep-o-Ween, hosted by “Just Winging It” Jeep Club! Put on your best costume and bring the whole family out for this free trunk-or-treat event. It’s…
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Local Runners Support Annual Run Like a Mann 5K and 1 Mile Run
October 11, 2021
After a week of rain, lots of rain, the skies cleared enough on Saturday for the annual Run Like a Mann 5K and 1 Mile Run. The event is hosted…
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Hire Me SC Employer Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit is back on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a virtual event through Zoom. The fifth annual event led…
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Hospice of Laurens County Seeking Volunteers for Annual Children’s Grief Day Camp
October 4, 2021
The loss of a loved one is devastating to a child. Hospice of Laurens County’s program, Jaime’s Tree House, is a grief outreach program for children who have experienced a…
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Registration Open for “Run Like a Mann” 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
September 27, 2021
On your mark, get set, go! The Laurens County Cancer Association will host their annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K walk/run on Saturday, October 9th. There will also be a…
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Executive Director
September 23, 2021
UNITED MINISTRIES OF CLINTON Seeking to Hire Part-Time Executive Director 25 Hours/Week The Executive Director works with community leaders, organizations, churches, donors and volunteers to research, plan and implement strategies…
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