Clinton High School Prom Night
April 27, 2022
Prom Season Begins. You know the school year is coming to a close when the juniors and seniors dress up and go to the dance. Clinton High School prom was held…
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It’s Jazz Time at PC!
April 27, 2022
The newly formed Jazz Band at Presbyterian College performed to a large crowd for their debut on Tuesday night. The program included eleven pieces with classic jazz selections and less…
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Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sell this Saturday
April 26, 2022
Spring is in the air so it’s time for the Laurens County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale. If you are thinking about refreshing your flower beds or maybe even creating…
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Piedmont Tech Spring Graduations Set for May 5
April 26, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 5, 2022. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Health Care and Engineering/Industrial divisions.…
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Laurens County Chorale Spring Concert – May 6 and 8
April 25, 2022
The Laurens County Chorale’s Spring Concert “Broadway Magic” is scheduled for Friday, May 6th and 8th. The first performance (May 6th) will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Laurens…
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PC Band Program to Host Behind the Scenes Event with International Maestro
April 25, 2022
PC Band Program brings another guest for the “Behind the Scenes” series. This time, PC director of bands, Dr. Giovani Briguente, hosts a fascinating talk with an international guest from…
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Parcel of 100+ Acres for Sale in Laurens
April 25, 2022
Carolina Land Company is pleased to offer 100.87 acres on Ghost Creek Road in Laurens, SC for sale. The property is currently being used as a hunting property. Buyers could…
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Laurens District 55 High School Robotics Team Competes in World Championship
April 25, 2022
The Laurens District 55 High School Robotics team competed in the FIRST World Championships last week in Houston, Texas. There were 450 teams from around the world (US, Canada, Mexico,…
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The Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon ‘05 called as PC’s first Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life
April 25, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced today that the Rev. Dr. Searcy Allen “Buz” Wilcoxon IV ‘05 will serve as PC’s first Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean…
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Lander Student Academic Symposium Called ‘Impressive’
April 25, 2022
Lander University senior nursing student Jacob Sims discusses “The Effects of Bipolar Disorder on Interpersonal Relationships Among Individuals in the Geriatric Population: A Targeted Review of the Literature,” one of…
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Abundant Strawberry Fields at LushAcres
April 25, 2022
Just a week before the inaugural Strawberry Festival at LushAcres the strawberry fields are showing out. With just a half acre strawberry crop you will be amazed at the abundance…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – April 26th Agenda
April 25, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 26th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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The Sesqui Series: Laura Lander brought ‘green thumb’ to Greenwood campus
April 25, 2022
Editor’s Note: During the Sesquicentennial Celebration, Lander University will share news stories, which highlight the people and events shaping its campus, through “The Sesqui Series.” With the abundance of trees…
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Game On – Axe Craft Depot Opens in Clinton
April 24, 2022
Owners Jered and Melissa Meadors have had setbacks, but their hard work has paid off. The Axe Craft brings something new and exciting to bring to the entertainment options in…
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Earth Day – Keeping Laurens County Beautiful
April 24, 2022
Earth Day was a perfect day to continue the emphasis on keeping Laurens County Beautiful. Last month, Laurens County was selected as the kick-off location for the fourth annual litter pickup…
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Four LDHS Seniors Sign to Play College Football
April 23, 2022
It was a big week at Laurens District 55 High School with four seniors signing letters of intent to play college football next year. The four seniors are: LDHS Senior…
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Clinton High Senior Signs as Walk on with Clemson
April 23, 2022
Peyton Pitts is headed where he always wanted to be. The high school senior signed this past Thursday as a “preferred walk on” with Clemson Football. Pitts received scholarship offers…
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Lander University Honors College Recognizes Student Achievements
April 22, 2022
Lander University gathered to honor the achievements of its students during the Honors College Academic Awards Ceremony on April 7. Students who were recognized received either the Honors Medal or…
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LCSD 55 Celebrates School Lunch Heroes
April 22, 2022
Student nutrition professionals are vital to the well-being of students in Laurens County School Ditrict 55 (LCSD 55). Focused on adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and…
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Clinton High School’s Alexa Kate Bagwell and Isabella Gardner Named SC Teaching Fellows
April 22, 2022
Program Prepares South Carolina’s Future Teacher Leaders Alexa Kate Bagwell and Isabella Gardner, seniors at Clinton High School have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Alexa Kate will…
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For this College President, It’s Game On!
April 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Hope E. Rivers shared her insights at a Women’s History Month Roundtable event March 24 on PTC’s Newberry Campus. She noted that there will always…
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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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Earth Day County Wide Clean Up Friday April 22
April 21, 2022
Keep Laurens County Beautiful director Courtney Stonell is leading a countywide effort to make a difference locally this Friday for Earth Day. Everyone is encouraged to clean up Laurens County.…
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LDHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy to Participate in Earth Day Project
April 20, 2022
LDHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy will be participating in the Earth Day Community Trash pickup as their Impact Project. Students will collect trash on Whelon Road beginning at 8:15am. They will…
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More Public Parking Now Available in Downtown Laurens
April 20, 2022
With new businesses and entertainment options in downtown Laurens comes new challenges. More to do in downtown Laurens calls for additional parking lots. “With two lots in the immediate area,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State receives $86.5 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 20, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
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Coffee Roost to Close Effective April 30th
April 20, 2022
The Coffee Roost owners announced Wednesday evening that they would be closing the shop permanently on April 30th. News of the closing came as a surprise to many who have…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting
April 20, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for the new location of Bourbon and Bubbles, now located at 927-C S. Broad Street, in Clinton, SC.…
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Martha Franks to Host Open House April 29
April 20, 2022
The annual Tour of Homes at Martha Franks on Friday, April 29th. If you’ve never been on the campus of Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, you are in for…
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County Council to Review ARPA Grant Applications in Scheduled Meeting
April 18, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 19th for the purpose of reviewing the ARPA application grants. As reported by the Buzz last week, the county will receive $13.1…
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PC Jazz Band Debut Concert Scheduled for April 26th
April 18, 2022
On Tuesday, April 26th, PC Jazz Band will take the stage for the very first time in Belk Auditorium. This is the first public performance of the PC Jazz Band, a music…
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Federal Court strikes down public transportation mask mandate
April 18, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a federal district court in Florida has vacated the mask mandate in place on airplanes and other modes of public transportation. South Carolina…
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Author and Poet Janisse Ray Visits Lander University
April 18, 2022
While admitting that front-end research is an important part of the writing process, author and poet Janisse Ray insists that statistics alone aren’t what change a reader’s mind. Ray, who…
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South Carolina to Host First Statewide Family Code Night
April 18, 2022
The event will include fun, at-home learning for all families with K-5 children, with video welcome from Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman All South Carolina families with…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Convention of the States Bill into Law, Issues Signing Statement
April 17, 2022
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. “Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met…
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Helping Our Service Members During Military Saves Month
April 17, 2022
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis I always look forward to recognizing and promoting the annual observance of Financial Literacy Month in April. As State Treasurer, I enjoy providing our…
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Lander Stands Out at SEPA Conference
April 17, 2022
A contingent from Lander University made a favorable impression at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) Conference, held from March 23 to March 26, at Hilton Head Island. A scholarly paper…
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Personal and Commercial Property Reassessments – What You Need to Know
April 14, 2022
The owners of residential and commercial properties throughout Laurens County will be receiving reassessment notices in the mail soon. Changes in assessed values can affect how much landowners pay in…
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National Public Safety Telecommunications Week – April 10-16
April 13, 2022
Sunday, April 10 marked the beginning of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week 2022. The event is observed every second week in April and is meant to recognize telecommunicators who help…
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39 Grant Applications Submitted for ARPA Funding in Laurens County
April 13, 2022
Laurens County has closed the application process for funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The county will receive $13.1 million in ARP funds, of which up to $2.5 million…
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The Basket Case Easter Sale – Saturday, April 16
April 13, 2022
The Basket Case gift company will hold its first sale this Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM at their gift barn location in Clinton (973 Old Milton Road in…
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Registration Open for Moving on Main 5K
April 13, 2022
Moving on Main 5K in Laurens is scheduled for May 7th. Registration for runners and walkers is open now and early bird registration ends on April 17th. To be guaranteed…
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Co-Star of ‘The Office’ to Give Keynote Address at Lander University Spring Commencement
April 13, 2022
He’s best known for his iconic role as Dunder Mifflin CFO David Wallace on NBC’s hit comedy, “The Office,” but on Wednesday, May 4, Andy Buckley will give the keynote…
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PTC Foundation Planning ‘Spring Forward’ 5k Run/Walk on May 14
April 13, 2022
When Dr. Alvie Coes III learned that the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation would hold its inaugural Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14, he snapped…
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Director of Laurens County Emergency Management and Laurens County 911 Announces Retirement
April 12, 2022
County Administrator Thomas Higgs announced at Tuesday’s council meeting that Laurens County Emergency Management Director, Joey Avery would be retiring. Council voted to authorize the administrator to post, execute a…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission awarded $2 million in EDA grant
April 12, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced Tuesday that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission,…
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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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Laurens County Council Meeting – April 12 Agenda
April 11, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 12th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Lander University Adds New Face-to-Face Option for Master’s in Business Administration
April 11, 2022
Lander University will begin offering potential graduate students the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through a hybrid model where they will be able to split their…
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Clemson to Hold ‘Alfalfa in the South’ Field Day at Foxpipe Farm in Laurens
April 11, 2022
Decades ago, alfalfa was a dominant perennial legume species used in the southern United States, but harsh environmental conditions and pest pressures soon decreased acreage. Thanks to improved varieties and…
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