Chamber Celebrates Lakeview Bar-B-Q with Ribbon Cutting
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for new Chamber Member, Lakeview Bar-B-Q, on August 26, 2022. This family-owned business began in 2020, providing customers with delicious…
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Clinton Youth Earns Another SC Junior Golf Championship Title
September 11, 2022
Clinton Teen, Mia Carles took to the golf course again this weekend and brings home the title. In the 15th Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic girls 13-18 division, Carles finished…
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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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LC Chamber Celebrates Palmetto Self Storage with Ribbon Cutting
September 11, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting for Palmetto Self Storage. The Butler Family, longtime owners and operators of Gwinn’s Siding and Window Co., opened…
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The Patch in Mountville Opens Saturday, September 17
September 11, 2022
The Patch will open for its second year of business Saturday, September 17th. The Patch will offer a variety of pumpkins, mums, square straw bales, local honey, Rolling Hill Ranch…
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Second Annual Never Forget Hero Walk in Clinton
September 11, 2022
Where were you when the world stopped turning? Sunday, September 11, 2022, marked the 21st anniversary of 9/11, it was one of the darkest days in American history, and the…
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PTC Students Encouraged to ‘Be Kind’ in Mental Wellness Campaign
September 9, 2022
What tone do you take when you talk to yourself? One’s inner voice is the narrative only they hear. It has a lot of power, and it is not always…
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Clemson football standout Joins Laurens Police Department
September 9, 2022
It was a Tiger day in Laurens as Chief Keith Grounsell and the City of Laurens welcomed Taquon Johnson as he joined the Laurens Police Department our team as a Police…
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City of Laurens Confirms Feasibility Study and Issues RFP for Boutique Hotel in Laurens
September 7, 2022
Officials of the City of Laurens, South Carolina were pleased to announce that the firm commissioned to complete a Hotel Market Feasibility Study for Laurens, Core Distinction Group, LLC, is…
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Clinton High Cross Country Teams Compete in 38th Annual Eye-Opener 5K
September 7, 2022
The Red Devils Cross Country teams ran well at the 38th annual Eye-Opener 5K held on September 3 in Spartanburg. The girls’ team finished 34th out of 46 teams. The…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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Patriots Kitchen in Clinton to Reopen Friday
September 7, 2022
We recently reported that Patriots Kitchen in Clinton would be closed for a week or so due to Covid. Patriots Kitchen has announced this morning that they will reopen Friday…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 4
September 7, 2022
Last week marked the second week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…
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Touchdown Club Names Bryson James of Clinton High as Player of the Week
September 7, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for week two, September 2, the Player of the week is Clinton High School Senior running back and linebacker Bryson…
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District 56 Test Scores Increase Pre-Covid Era
September 6, 2022
Laurens County School District 56 test scores defy national trends on state assessments. District 56 test scores exceed pre-pandemic levels. “We have worked incredibly hard as a team to coordinate…
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Lander University Psychology Students Present at National APA Conference
September 5, 2022
When the American Psychological Association (APA) convened for its 2022 annual conference in Minneapolis, Minn., it included as presenters two graduates of Lander University who are now pursuing advanced degrees…
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LCCT Performance of Willy Wonka Jr. Starts this Friday
September 5, 2022
Final rehearsals will take place this week for the much-anticipated performance of Willy Wonka Jr. by the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT). Picking up where they left off when COVID…
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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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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 2022-23 Season of Events
September 5, 2022
Lander University’s College of Arts & Humanities has announced a fantastic lineup of music and art events for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are excited to showcase the incredible talents…
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Convocation Kicks Off New Academic Year at Lander University
September 5, 2022
“I’m delighted that you’ve joined us today for Academic Convocation,” said Scott Jones, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “The last few years have been challenging for us,…
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Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, September 6
September 4, 2022
On Tuesday, September 6, there will be a Special Called meeting at 5:30 pm followed by a meeting for the Committee as a Whole. The meeting location is the old…
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City of Clinton Accepting Accommodations Tax Grant Applications – Deadline is September 12
September 4, 2022
The City of Clinton will open the 2022 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle on Friday August 12, 2022. Organizations that attract or provide for tourists are encouraged to apply to the…
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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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Fountain Inn To Hold Its First Civics Academy
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding its first ever Civics Academy for residents. The Fountain Inn Civics Academy (FICA) is a Free 6-week course that provides residents of…
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How to Have a Safe and Successful Dove Hunt
September 3, 2022
The official start of fall | By Michael Hook For a good many South Carolinians the dove opener is the official start of fall. There’s football, BBQ and the first…
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Clinton YMCA Expands Class Offerings with Tang Soo Do
September 3, 2022
The Clinton Family YMCA is expanding their classes to include a new martial arts program. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan is a brotherhood and school of stopping inner and…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony at Sanctified Hill Park
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding a Groundbreaking Ceremony for renovations on Sanctified Hill Park. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at Sanctified Hill Park on Putman St.…
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Two Restaurants Temporarily Closed
September 3, 2022
Patriots Kitchen is temporarily closed due to Covid. They expect to reopen for business sometime next week and apologize for the inconvenience. The Joanna Grill will be closed for vacation from…
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Laurens Christmas Market to Open on Black Friday – Vendor Space Available
September 3, 2022
The City of Laurens announced something new coming to the city, the “Laurens Christmas Market.” Laurens Christmas Market will be open on weekends starting on Black Friday and run through…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Expanding its Project Lifesaver Program Through New Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Grant
September 2, 2022
Public Safety Program Helps Protect Individuals with Dementia-Related Illnesses The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to expand their Project Lifesaver…
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South Carolina Animal Shelters Declare a State of Emergency
September 2, 2022
Shelters Across the State are at Critical Capacity. The lives of hundreds of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as homeless animals have been pouring into shelters…
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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 22-23 Season of Events
September 1, 2022
Lander University’s College of Arts & Humanities has announced a fantastic lineup of music and art events for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are excited to showcase the incredible talents…
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Phil Blake Joins Thornwell Charter School as Athletic Director
September 1, 2022
Thornwell Charter School (TCS) is pleased to welcome Phillip Blake as Athletics Director. He will also serve as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Social Studies Teacher. Blake comes to TCS…
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Men’s Basketball Releases 2022-23 Schedule
September 1, 2022
The Presbyterian College Blue Hose men’s basketball program and head coach Quinton Ferrell announced their 2022-23 schedule which is highlighted by 14 games in the Templeton Center. “We have put…
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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Five Sports Legends
September 1, 2022
Five individuals who made an impact on the field or on the court were inducted into the Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in the Magnolia Room…
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Generating the Buzz in Laurens County for Two Years
August 31, 2022
You’ve heard the proverb; necessity is the mother of invention. On September 1, 2020, the Laurens County Buzz was launched to fill a need in Laurens County. Today the Buzz…
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Southern Twist & Trade Opens in New Location on Laurens Public Square
August 31, 2022
Southern Trade Outfitters and Southern Twist have combined to create a larger and more comprehensive shopping experience on the Square in Laurens. Relocating to 109 W. Public Square, Southern Twist…
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Rankin Insurance Services, LLC – Serving Laurens County & Upstate
August 31, 2022
Luke Rankin, Laurens County Councilman and community leader, has formed his own insurance business – Rankin Insurance Services, LLC. Having served in the financial industry for over five years, Rankin…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 3
August 31, 2022
Last week marked the second week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…
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Clemson Extension says ‘Let’s talk about the S.C. Cottage Food Law’
August 31, 2022
Revisions have been made to South Carolina’s Cottage Food Law and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service wants to help residents who produce and sell foods from their homes learn how…
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BIGGER THAN EVER: Lander University Begins 2022-23 Academic Year with Largest-Ever Enrollment
August 31, 2022
More students now call Lander University home than at any other time in the institution’s 150-year history. Following the first week of the fall semester, Lander’s total enrollment was at…
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Laurens Police Department Partners with Greg’s Groceries to Help Those in Need
August 31, 2022
Caring for our community has always been and remains a top priority for the Laurens Police Department and to that end, they have partnered with Serve & Connect to ensure…
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When Mobility Matters Friends and Colleagues Step Up
August 31, 2022
Marcia Butler is a classroom teacher at Young World Day Care in Clinton. She works with the 2-year-olds in the morning and the afterschool kids in the afternoon. Working with…
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Colliers Report: Student housing demand maintains high occupancy rate
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights Over the past two years, South Carolina’s student housing market has added 5,203 beds. Demand…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
August 30, 2022
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent summer commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Robert Peterson, a Mechatronics Technology major, was the honoree for Laurens…
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PC breaks ground on $8.2 million athletic facilities project
August 30, 2022
For many Blue Hose, Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian…
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A Laurens County Icon – Whiteford’s Celebrates 65 Years
August 29, 2022
If you’re relatively new to Laurens County, it might take a few weeks, but you’ll soon figure out that Whiteford’s of Clinton and Laurens are two of the go-to places…
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Statewide Constitutional Amendment Question on November 8 General Election Ballot
August 29, 2022
The following questions will appear on your ballot on November 8 for the general election. The proposed amendments and the explanations have been distributed by the Laurens County Election Commission…
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Clemson Extension’s Farmer Resource Rodeo rides again
August 29, 2022
The annual South Carolina Farmer Resource Rodeo is back — virtually, for now — after a 2-year pandemic break to offer a unique opportunity for farmers to learn about useful…
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Lander Offers On-Campus Job Fair
August 29, 2022
For college students who need a job but can’t venture far, because of class schedules or transportation issues, a job on campus can be just the thing, and Lander University’s…
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