PTC Spring Graduation Speaker Discusses Dual Enrollment Experience
May 31, 2022
Sibling motivation, a can-do attitude, the occasional pep talk – and Dual Enrollment at Piedmont Technical College – combined to give Ashley Smith a money-saving head start on her future.…
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Lander Group Visits Pisgah National Forest
May 31, 2022
Lander University students in Dr. Ryan Floyd’s “History of U.S. Wildlife Conservation” class recently took a field trip to Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard, N.C. The class explores past efforts…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges caution during baby formula shortage
May 31, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson encourages families to remain alert for scams and illegal practices related to the baby formula shortage. “As a parent, I understand the importance and…
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New Wake Law in Effect for Lake Greenwood
May 30, 2022
Greenwood County urges boaters to “Own Your Wake” As summertime approaches and Lake Greenwood is seeing the expected increase in boaters, swimmers and recreational users, Greenwood County wants to ensure…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Loop Trail Set for June 3
May 30, 2022
The community is invited to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Loop Trail, the official beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) in Laurens County, this Friday,…
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Laurens County Council Budget Workshop Meeting
May 30, 2022
Laurens County Council will hold their second budget workshop on Tuesday, May 31st at 5:30. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the Public Square in Laurens. Below…
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Graduates Urged to ‘Stamp Your Work With Excellence’
May 25, 2022
Two hundred fifty-one go-getters, risk-takers, empaths, dreamers, and leaders graduated from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) on May 5. Among them was a sous chef who had enrolled and dropped out…
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LCSD 56 Child Nutrition Prepares for Summer Meal Program
May 25, 2022
Laurens County School District 56 Child Nutrition Department is busy getting ready to feed students this summer. The summer meal service is something they have provided for many years but…
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13 Honored for Loyal Service to Piedmont Technical College
May 25, 2022
They are there day in and day out, so loyal you barely notice them. However, long-serving employees should never be taken for granted. Accordingly, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently held…
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Blue Hose Announce Scotty’s Kids Club
May 25, 2022
The Presbyterian College Blue Hose athletic department announced the Scotty’s Kids Club, an all-new club for kids – 7th grade and younger. The Scotty’s Kids Club is sponsored by Zaxby’s.…
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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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Ferguson Meditation Garden Sip and Stroll Event
May 25, 2022
The public is cordially invited to a Sip and Stroll at the Ferguson Meditation Garden on the campus of the Laurens County Hospital, located on Highway 76 between Clinton and…
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Tapestry Celebrates a New Era with Ribbon Cutting and Bubbles
May 23, 2022
Tapestry boutique celebrated in fashion last week with a ribbon cutting and open house. The event drew large crowds of loyal shoppers and many former workers to celebrate the passing…
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City of Laurens Announces Juneteenth Celebration
May 23, 2022
The City of Laurens recently announced a JUNETEENTH – CELEBRATE FREEDOM event scheduled for June 18th, 2022. Juneteenth goes back to June 19th, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major…
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City of Laurens to Support Small Businesses Using Social Media
May 23, 2022
The city of Laurens knows that small business is the heartbeat of small towns and that want to do something to support local small businesses The City of Laurens wants…
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Laurens City Hall Closed Until Wednesday After Employee Tests Positive for Covid
May 23, 2022
Laurens City hall will be closed until Wednesday, May 25, after city employees test positive for COVID-19. Essential services will not be affected. Payments will still be accepted online, or…
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Thornwell’s Power-Packed Summer Day Camp
May 23, 2022
School is almost out for the summer, but the learning doesn’t have to stop. The best learning is experiential learning and that is what kids will have at Thornwell’s summer…
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LCSD 56 Eastside Elementary School Holds Career Day
May 23, 2022
Learning takes on many forms. At Eastside Elementary School in Clinton students recently got the opportunity to learn about some interesting career opportunities. The experience was more than just talking.…
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Laurens County Council Budget Workshop Meeting
May 23, 2022
Laurens County Council will hold their first budget workshop immediately following the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the Public…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – May 24th Agenda
May 22, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Clinton High School’s Abigail Cunningham Named SC Teaching Fellow
May 22, 2022
Program Prepares South Carolina’s Future Teacher Leaders Abigail Cunningham, senior at Clinton High School has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. The announcement comes after third round decisions,…
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Vietnam POWs Coming to Upstate to Celebrate 49th Year of Freedom – Two Events Open to the Public
May 18, 2022
In just a few weeks a group of more than 80 Vietnam POWs, family and special friends will come to Greenville for their 49thFreedom Reunion. The National Organization of Former…
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Lander Has First Educator Signing Day
May 18, 2022
Emerald High School senior Taylin Hall, who will attend Lander University in the fall on a South Carolina Teaching Fellow Scholarship, tries on a Lander cap at the College of…
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Two New Scholarships Memorialize Late PTC Student
May 18, 2022
Gavin Truelove loved his family and his church. He loved the beach. And he loved his girlfriend, Payton Hughes. The promising radiologic technology student at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) had…
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Thornwell Launches Free “Grab-N-Go” Daily Meal Pickups During June
May 18, 2022
Program transitions in July to free dine-in lunch on Thornwell’s campus Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is…
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SCDPS and Local Law Enforcement Partners Kick Off Busy Summer Travel Season with Buckle Up, SC Campaign
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide announce the kickoff of the annual Buckle Up, South Carolina (BUSC) high visibility statewide safety belt enforcement, public information and…
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Flood Named LDHS Basketball Coach
May 17, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 has announced Armond Flood as the new boys basketball coach at Laurens District 55 High School. Flood will take over from Athletic Director Tommy Spires,…
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PTC Going No Cost for Tuition and Fees this Fall
May 17, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) already has offered no cost for tuition and fees for spring and summer 2022. Now the college is extending that option for students who enroll this…
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Milliken & Company Hosts Regional-Wide Job Fair
May 16, 2022
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company will host a multi-site job fair on Thursday, May 19, to support the company’s growing production and business needs across the Southeast U.S. region.…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary to Celebrate One Year Anniversary
May 16, 2022
It seems like just yesterday the BUZZ was reporting on the new dispensary coming to the Square in Laurens. It’s actually been a year and oh, what a year it…
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Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association to Host USTA National Tennis Month Event
May 16, 2022
The Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association (CLNTA) has been selected to host a USTA National Tennis Month event. The event will be held via its 10th Annual Mac Harrison Memorial Round Robin…
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signs bill into law exempting military retirement pay from income tax
May 16, 2022
With Governor Henry McMaster signing H. 3247 into law on Friday, May 13, South Carolina is now one of more than three dozen states that exempt military retiree pay from…
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Lander University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors Students’ Achievements
May 16, 2022
Lander University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held its honors and awards program on Thursday, April 7 in the Josephine Abney Cultural Center Auditorium. “It is our great pleasure…
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Lander University College of Science and Mathematics Recognizes Student Achievements
May 15, 2022
Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics honored its students’ achievements during its awards ceremony on April 21 at Dingle Ampitheatre. “The idea of today’s program is to acknowledge and…
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Lander University’s College of Business Celebrates Students’ Academic Excellence
May 15, 2022
Lander University’s College of Business celebrated students’ achievements on April 22 during the Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium. “It’s our honor to take this…
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National Police Week Honors Officers Lost in the Line of Duty
May 15, 2022
May 15-22nd is designated as National Police Week. Laurens County is blessed to have the best in law enforcement throughout the county. We are grateful for the service they provide…
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An Icon of Fashion in Clinton Will Continue Under New Ownership
May 14, 2022
Tapestry boutique clothing store in Clinton has been keeping the ladies of Laurens County in fine fashion for almost 36 years. Having stood the test of time, surviving, and thriving…
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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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Clemson University’s cybersecurity strength highlighted with seventh competition victory in 10 years
May 13, 2022
CU Cyber has extended its dominance in the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition, underscoring Clemson University’s strength in the skills needed to excel in one of the nation’s most in-demand careers.…
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Piedmont Technical College Students Honored for Excellence
May 12, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 50 conscientious student leaders at its 48th Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. The April 20 proceedings were broadcast…
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PC Selects DR. Selena Blair as Inaugural Rogers-Ingram Vice President for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
May 12, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced today that Dr. Selena Blair is the college’s first Rogers-Ingram Vice President for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Blair is currently the director…
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LushAcres U-Pick Strawberry Patch Extends Picking Days
May 11, 2022
LushAcres Farm is in strawberry overload. The fields are full and ready for you to come out and pick. To provide more options, they are extending picking days to be…
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BBQ, Barbells and Music at CrossFit864 on Thursday
May 11, 2022
CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, May 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “We had lots of…
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Chamber Celebrates National Small Business Week with Two Grand Opening Ceremonies
May 11, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) started National Small Business Week by hosting two grand opening ribbon-cutting events in downtown Laurens. LCCC President and CEO, Amanda Munyan, City of…
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Lander Nursing Recognizes 2022 Graduates
May 11, 2022
Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing held its annual academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 3. Two members of the graduating class received hoods, signifying their completion of…
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PTC and UofSC Join Forces to Boost Cardiovascular Technology Workforce
May 11, 2022
A new partnership between Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) aims to strengthen heart healthcare and the workforce that supports it. Officials from PTC and…
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Mount Ariel Chapter DAR to honor Revolutionary War Patriots at America250 ceremony on May 24
May 11, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate an America250 marker honoring 35 Revolutionary War Patriots buried at Greenville Presbyterian Church in Donalds…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Legislation to Strengthen S.C. Foster Care
May 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Director Michael Leach and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H.…
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Laurens County Voter Registration & Elections Office Relocates to New Bolt Drive Complex
May 11, 2022
From the basement to Bolt Drive Complex. The Laurens County Voter Registration and Elections office has relocated from the historic courthouse on the square in Laurens to new sprawling space…
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