Touchdown Club Names Jordan Roberts of Laurens District High School Player of the Week
October 10, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 7th, the Player of the week is senior linebacker, running back and special team player…
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Clemson to work with the University at Buffalo to help older adults recognize online scams and disinformation through $5 million-grant
October 10, 2022
Cybercrime is an epidemic among the older US population, and last year, more than 92,000 U.S. adults aged 60 and over reported being victims of online scams, according to the…
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City of Laurens Demands Improved Waste Removal Service – Hires Locally Owned Trash Service
October 10, 2022
The City of Laurens has given notice that it will terminate its contract with Green For Life (GFL), formerly Waste Industries, Inc., and replace the provider when its contract expires…
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Four Prisma Health hospitals recognized on Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
October 10, 2022
Baptist Hospital and Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia, Laurens County Hospital in Laurens and Tuomey Hospital in Sumter were included in Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for…
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Laurens County Museum to Host to Revolutionary War Lectures in October
October 10, 2022
The Laurens County Museum will host two more lectures in the new Revolutionary War Lecture Series about three of South Carolina’s most revered patriots. Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore…
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Lander Offers Graduate School Fair
October 10, 2022
Lander University students thinking about continuing their education beyond a bachelor’s degree learned about some of their options on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at this semester’s graduate school fair. One of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Law Enforcement Analysis Following Hoax Phone Calls to Schools
October 7, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter today to South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel requesting that the agency work with local law enforcement and…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 8
October 6, 2022
Hurricane Ian changed the schedule of games last week but things are back to normal this week. Here’s the lineup for this Friday: Laurens Academy (3-4) – no game Clinton…
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Squealin’ on the Square this Weekend
October 5, 2022
Squealin’ on the Square was postponed a week because of forecasted bad weather from Hurricane Ian. Finally, the wait is over. The much anticipated event will be this weekend. The…
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Laurens Police Department Adds Administrative Assistant
October 5, 2022
Chief Grounsell and the Laurens Police Department welcome the newest member of the team, Margaret Ruse, who is the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police and a Class…
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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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Laurens County Resident “Skills Up” for Higher Earning Potential
October 5, 2022
September was Workforce Development Month in South Carolina. There is a real need for technically trained individuals. With short-term training a person can tap into careers with good earning potential…
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Meet the PTC 2022-23 Presidential Ambassadors
October 5, 2022
Each year, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) officials hand-pick some of the college’s most promising students to serve as Presidential Ambassadors to represent the college at campus events, provide campus tours,…
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Barbells, BBQ and Music at CrossFit864
October 5, 2022
CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, October 6 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “The weather is…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session October 19
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on October 19 from 8…
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Laurens County Chamber Partners with Greenwood Chamber for Business After Hours at South Bend Winery
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce are joining forces or an evening of fun and networking. The Business after Hours event will be held…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign
October 4, 2022
Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…
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Silent Witness Ceremony Honored 2022 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence – Includes Two from Laurens County
October 4, 2022
Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 25th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony that was held today at the…
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The “Sesqui Series” Men ‘invade’ Lander classrooms in the 1940s
October 4, 2022
For more than 70 years, the only males at Lander College, the forerunner of Lander University, were visitors or members of the faculty or staff. That changed in 1944 when…
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LCSO Adds Firearm Detection Dog
October 4, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has added a firearm detection dog. K9 Abel joins the team and will work with handler Deputy Heithold, who underwent training to work specifically…
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Fort Lindley Wreath Laying Ceremony
October 4, 2022
On Saturday, October 8 at 10:00 there will be a Wreath Laying Ceremony conducted at Fort Lindley (200 Macasa Tr., Laurens). Hosts for the event include the Sons of the Revolution,…
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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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Touchdown Club Names Bryson James of Clinton High as Player of the Week
October 3, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on September 29th, the Player of the week is senior running back, linebacker, and special team player…
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Sheriff’s Office to Hold Blood Drive Friday
October 3, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will host a blood drive on Friday, October 7. Stop by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, October between 8 am and 2 pm…
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Prisma Health Invests $5 Million and Partners with Five S.C. Colleges to Help Counter Critical Nursing Shortage
October 3, 2022
To help combat the state’s critical nursing shortage, Prisma Health will invest $5 million in a pilot nursing recruitment program at five S.C. universities or colleges – Clemson University, the…
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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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Two Clinton High Seniors Named Semi-Finalists for National Merit Scholarship Program
October 3, 2022
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) recently announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Included as National Merit Semifinalists in the 2023 National…
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Laurens Police Department Welcomes New Officer to Patrol
October 3, 2022
Laurens Police Chief Grounsell and the Laurens Police Department (LPD) recently welcomed Heather Hall to the department. Officer Hall moved to South Carolina in August 2021 and began her career…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Congressman James E. Clyburn, S.C. Broadband Office: Over 100,000 More S.C. Households Received Access to Broadband in Just Over 1 Year
October 3, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Congressman James E. Clyburn were joined by officials from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff’s State Broadband Office to announce that just over one year…
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Hurricane Ian Expected to Make Landfall in South Carolina
September 29, 2022
The National Hurricane Center recently issued a hurricane warning for portions of the South Carolina coast. Forecasters now believe Ian, which is currently a tropical storm, will make landfall somewhere…
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Laurens 55 Announces e-Learning for Friday
September 29, 2022
Due to the threat of high winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Ian, Laurens County School District 55 will shift to eLearning for Friday, September 30. All district schools…
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City of Laurens Announces Early Closures for Friday
September 29, 2022
Due to the threat of high winds and heavy rain on Friday the City of Laurens will close the following City facilities at noon tomorrow: City Hall The Ridge
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Laurens District 55 High School Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ 2022-2023
September 29, 2022
This year, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ will be partnering with Laurens District 55 High School to provide curriculum opportunities that teach students important leadership skills to help make a difference in…
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Lander Adds Freshens to Dining Line-up
September 29, 2022
Lines spilled out into the entryway of Lander University’s Grier Student Center on Monday, Sept. 19, as students tried to be among the first to get a taste of a…
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Laurens Police Department Welcomes Sgt. Anderson
September 29, 2022
Laurens Police Chief Grounsell and the Laurens Police Department (LPD) have welcomed another new member to the team. Already a decorated officer, Sgt. Dominique Anderson is a prior Rookie of the…
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State Agencies Preparing for Potential Impact from Hurricane Ian
September 28, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today signed an Executive Order 2022-28 declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s emergency operations plan, which enables state agencies to prepare for Hurricane Ian’s potential impact…
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SCFC Urges Vigilance Against Wildfire as Hurricane Ian Approaches
September 28, 2022
As Hurricane Ian approaches the Palmetto State, bringing with it increased wind speeds and high gusts Thursday in particular, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is cautioning residents about the increase…
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LushAcres Fall Festival Modified Due to Hurricane Ian
September 28, 2022
The much-anticipated 2nd Annual Fall Festival at LushAcres Farm is on hold. According to an announcement, due to the anticipated heavy rain and high winds expected in our area on…
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Hurricane Ian Delays Squealin’ on the Square One Week
September 28, 2022
Main Street Laurens and officials from the City of Laurens have announced that the city’s annual fall barbeque festival, “Squealin’ on the Square,” has been rescheduled to take place next…
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Global Flooring manufacturer Responsive Industries establishes operations in Greenville County, S.C.
September 28, 2022
Global manufacturer of PVC flooring to invest initial $10 million, add 10 jobs to establish operations Responsive Industries, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of vinyl floorings, announced plans…
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LC GOP Meeting October 4 Will Address Election Integrity
September 28, 2022
The Laurens County Republican Party will meet on Tuesday, October 4th at the Historic Laurens County Courthouse (downtown square). The meeting will begin with a reception from 6:00-6:30. The program…
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LC Public Library is Hiring
September 28, 2022
The Laurens County Public Library is hiring a part-time assistant for the Laurens location. The position needed will work 25 hours a week (Wednesday – Saturday) with starting pay at…
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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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BASF hosting job fair for its Greenville and Spartanburg sites this Friday
September 27, 2022
BASF will be holding a job fair on Friday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embassy Suites located at 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, South Carolina. On-site…
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UPDATED – Schedule Changes Due to Hurricane Ian – Friday Night Lights – Week 7
September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian is barreling towards the west coast of Florida and the current forecast for our area indicates a wash out for the weekend. As such, many Friday night football…
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Touchdown Club Names Jayden Robinson of Clinton High as Player of the Week
September 27, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on September 23rd, the Player of the week is junior running back Jayden Robinson of Clinton High…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson brings action against another crypto interest account provider
September 26, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the Securities Division (the “Division”) within the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General has filed a regulatory action against a…
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Brenda Stewart Becomes Laurens County’s Second Woman in over Half a Century to Receive South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
September 26, 2022
Brenda Stewart, a resident of Clinton, SC and active community leader, has been awarded The Order of the Palmetto. This is the highest civilian honor that can be bestowed in…
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Music in the Garden is Back this Thursday
September 26, 2022
Fall is definitely in the air and what a great time of year for an outdoor concert. Verdin’s Too is bringing back their free Music in the Garden concert event…
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