Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Updated State Water Plan to Guide Long-term Protection of Water Resources
December 14, 2025
Collaborative Efforts Identify Key Updates for Sustainable Water Use Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Director Myra Reece today presented the updated South Carolina State…
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Lander Sculpture Students Create Cardboard Puppets for Campus Parade
December 14, 2025
Lander University sculpture students brought imagination to life as they unveiled a collection of towering, human-sized puppets crafted entirely from cardboard for the annual Puppet Parade, which has become a…
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Snack Stick Program Helps Keep South Carolina Children Fed During Christmas Break
December 14, 2025
As South Carolina schools prepare to close for Christmas break, thousands of children across the state are facing a familiar and urgent challenge: the loss of daily access to school…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Launches New Website as Part of Three-Year Strategic Plan
December 14, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, going live Tuesday, December 16th. The launch marks the second major milestone in…
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GLEAMNS Leaders Recognized for Earning Prestigious CCAP Certification
December 14, 2025
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ameca C. Thomas and Chief Operating Officer Ms. Jennifer Abercrombie have earned the Certified Community Action…
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School Districts 55 and 56 Join City of Laurens and Main Street Laurens to Bring Back 2026 STEAM on the Square
December 14, 2025
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and Laurens County School District 56 (LCSD 56) are continuing their partnership to serve students, families, and the broader Laurens community—this time alongside…
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Good King Wenceslas: A Czech Legend That Became a Christmas Tradition
December 14, 2025
“Good King Wenceslas” may not mention Christmas directly, but it has become one of the season’s most beloved songs, thanks to its message of generosity, compassion, and the enduring power…
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GSSM receives $10,000 from First Citizens Bank to support STEM summer camps
December 11, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation has received $10,000 from First Citizens Bank to support GSSM’s GoSciTech summer camps. These hands-on STEM programs serve rising…
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SCRA to fund SCORE South Carolina
December 11, 2025
The South Carolina Research Authority is partnering with the University of South Carolina Columbia Technology Incubator—soon to be rebranded as The Midlands Innovation X-Change (The MIX)—to provide critical funding for the South Carolina Chapter of…
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Community roundtables show strong support for modernizing South Carolina’s public deposits law
December 10, 2025
State and local elected officials gathered in North Augusta and Greenville this month to review the South Carolina Financial Freedom Act (H.3221 / S.60), a bipartisan proposal that would finally…
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USDA Approves Gov. Henry McMaster’s Waiver to Exclude Candy, Unhealthy Drinks from SNAP Program
December 10, 2025
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today approved Governor Henry McMaster’s waiver to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of…
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Laurens County Council Advances Major Economic Development Projects at December 8 Meeting
December 10, 2025
Laurens County Council moved forward on several significant economic development initiatives during its regular meeting Monday night, approving multiple projects expected to bring new investment and jobs into the community.…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson gives consumers instructions on accessing $700 million Google settlement
December 10, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is directing consumers’ attention to new information and instructions to receive funds from a $700 million settlement with Google secured by him and a…
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Holiday Wine & Chocolate Tasting Returns for Festive Finally Friday in Downtown Laurens
December 10, 2025
Downtown Laurens is gearing up for one of its most festive nights of the year as Finally Friday returns this Friday, December 12, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. The evening will feature…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Candlelight Christmas Tree Tour on December 22
December 10, 2025
Dont miss the special one-night Candlelight Christmas Tree Tour on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the Laurens County Museum. Prepare to be mesmerized and…
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Diaper Drive-Thru Rescheduled for Tuesday, December 16
December 10, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center (UPC) announced that the Diaper Drive-Thru event scheduled for yesterday was cancelled at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. UPC has already confirmed a new…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Control Celebrates Remarkable Year of Life-Saving Success
December 10, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division has announced a milestone that staff describe as “nothing short of miraculous,” marking one of the most successful years in the history…
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Let It Snow: A Winter Classic Written in the Heat of Summer
December 10, 2025
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” is one of the most cheerful wintertime songs ever written—and ironically, it was created during a sweltering Los Angeles heatwave. In…
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Lander Psychology Degree Prepared Brissey to Serve as Dual Enrollment Director
December 10, 2025
Lander University’s Department of Psychological Science and Human Services makes plenty of successful alumni every year. Many go on to graduate school, work in government and schools, and overall, they…
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Clemson University President James P. Clements Announces Retirement After 12 Years of Transformational Leadership
December 10, 2025
Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his retirement after more than a decade of guiding the institution through significant growth, progress, and national recognition. His retirement will take…
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Polar Express VIP Experience Coming to Downtown Laurens
December 10, 2025
All aboard, Laurens! A special touch of Christmas magic is coming to the Square as Downtown Laurens and the City of Laurens team up to bring families a brand-new holiday…
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Laurens County Museum Selected as a 2026–2027 Host Site for Smithsonian’s “Americans” Exhibition
December 9, 2025
Laurens County is celebrating a major cultural win. The Laurens County Museum has been selected as one of just six communities in South Carolina to host the prestigious Smithsonian Museum…
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GSSM’s Alyssa Reiser Prince awarded South Carolina Arts Commission grant
December 9, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that Alyssa Reiser Prince, faculty member in the Department of Social Science, Languages, Arts, and Music (SSLAM), has been…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
December 9, 2025
Bellwether Biotech, CADmore, Caridea Therapeutics, Connexus, Chipp, FeatherPMS, Sleep Pods, and Sustainable Materials Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Bellwether Biotech, MyUI.AI, NeuroHope Therapeutics, and ThreatCaptain…
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Home for the Holidays: A Song That Celebrates the Journey Back to What Matters Most
December 8, 2025
Few Christmas songs capture the warmth of returning home quite like “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” With its cheerful melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song has become…
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Nominations Open for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award
December 8, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award—an honor that recognizes individuals whose commitment to helping others strengthens and…
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Don’t Get It — Or Regret It: A Holiday-Market Lesson for Laurens County Doers, Dreamers, and Difference-Makers
December 8, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher There’s something magical about wandering through a European Christmas market — lights twinkling overhead, music drifting through cobblestone streets, vendors showcasing handcrafted treasures. While exploring one…
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LCSO Celebrates Service and Community at Annual Employee Christmas Dinner
December 7, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office gathered last night for its annual Employee Christmas Dinner, an evening dedicated to reflection, appreciation, and fellowship among the men and women who keep the…
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Laurens CPW Announces 2026 Laurens County Public Power Scholarship
December 7, 2025
In partnership with the City of Clinton and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA), Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) has announced the opening of the 2026 Laurens County Public Power…
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A Sip of Support: Crave Clinton’s Sugar Plum Fairy Gives Back This Holiday Season
December 7, 2025
Crave Clinton is adding extra sweetness to the season with a special drink that does more than delight taste buds. Throughout December, customers can enjoy the festive Sugar Plum Fairy,…
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Interstate 85 Corridor Study to Set Stage for Upstate Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
December 6, 2025
In 2026, SCDOT will conduct a comprehensive, planning-level transportation study of the Interstate 85 Corridor, setting the stage for significant transportation infrastructure improvements in the Anderson-Greenville-Spartanburg area. The study will…
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Understanding the Joro Spider: Clemson Expert Shares What Locals Need to Know
December 6, 2025
Content adapted from Clemson University’s Joro Spider Q&A, authored by Dave Coyle, Clemson Cooperative Extension. As Joro spiders continue making headlines across the Southeast, Clemson University is helping residents separate…
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A General’s Journey: Lander Alumna’s Images Chronicle Life of Service, Travel, Storytelling
December 6, 2025
Lander University alumna and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Marie Goff has spent her life in motion – leading soldiers, crossing continents and now capturing the world one photograph at a…
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Five Football Players Named in PFL All-Academic Teams
December 6, 2025
The postseason awards rollout for the Pioneer Football League concluded on Wednesday afternoon with the announcement that five Presbyterian College football players were selected for the conference’s All-Academic squads. 2025…
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Lander Professor Awarded Grant in Decision-Making Research
December 5, 2025
Empowering students to learn and understand decision-making skills is the goal of a project by Lander University Associate Professor of Education Dr. Rachel Schiera. Schiera was recently awarded a grant…
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South Carolina Advances Long-Term Cybersecurity Strategy With Launch of New Center at SCRA
December 5, 2025
South Carolina continued its steady, years-long investment in cybersecurity on Wednesday with the official launch of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)—a major step…
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South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Next Executive Director
December 5, 2025
The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jenny Wooten as the agency’s next Executive Director, concluding a two-month appointment process that began in October…
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Holiday Scams Grow More Sophisticated as Fraudsters Target Busy Season
December 5, 2025
As families, shoppers, and businesses gear up for the holiday rush, scammers are rolling out new tactics designed to take advantage of year-end financial activity. This is the time of…
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TSA to Begin Charging Travelers $45 for Not Having a REAL ID Starting in 2026
December 5, 2025
Air travelers who show up to airport security without a REAL ID or another TSA-approved form of identification will soon face a new fee. Beginning February 1, 2026, the Transportation…
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GSP opens new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
December 4, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrates the opening of Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility, delivering new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience.…
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Advice from the Apothecary: Understanding Upcoming Insurance Changes
December 3, 2025
The team at Sadler Hughes Apothecary hopes this season finds everyone healthy and firmly on Santa’s Nice List. As part of the new quarterly “Advice from the Apothecary” feature, the…
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Downtown Laurens Welcomes December with a Month of Holiday Magic
December 3, 2025
Downtown Laurens is kicking off the most magical month of the year with a festive lineup of holiday events designed to bring joy, community spirit, and small-town charm to the…
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Lakeside Country Club Announces Limited-Time Holiday Specials Through December 31
December 3, 2025
Lakeside Country Club is ushering in the holiday season with a lineup of limited-time specials—perfect for last-minute gifts or a fresh start to the new year. All offers run through…
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A Very Clinton Christmas Kicks Off This Thursday in Downtown Clinton
December 3, 2025
The holiday season is about to shine a little brighter in Downtown Clinton as A Very Clinton Christmasofficially kicks off this Thursday, bringing four days of festive celebrations, family fun,…
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Christmas at LushAcres: A New Holiday Tradition Begins in Clinton
December 3, 2025
LushAcres Farm is inviting families from across Laurens County to experience the magic of the season at its First Annual Christmas at LushAcres celebration. The event will take place on…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 7
December 3, 2025
Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Orders Halt to Unconstitutional Race-Based Spending Quotas for State Agencies
December 3, 2025
General Assembly Leadership to Prioritize Statutory Remedy Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-40 directing state government agencies to no longer execute spending, procurement, or contract awards based on…
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Book Launch & Author Signing: Shirley H. Clark to Debut Dual Calling: Pulpit and Politics in Laurens
December 3, 2025
Local leader and author Shirley H. Clark is inviting the community to join her for the official launch and signing of her new book, Dual Calling: Pulpit and Politics, on…
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Clinton Art Gallery Launches Shop Local Art Raffle to Support Downtown Businesses
December 3, 2025
With the Christmas season in full swing, the Clinton Art Gallery is doing its part to uplift local businesses and encourage holiday shopping close to home. In a creative twist…
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Broad Street UMC Hosts Christmas Market This Saturday
December 3, 2025
Broad Street United Methodist Church is gearing up for its annual Christmas Market, set for Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The festive indoor-and-outdoor market will feature…
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