Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Coming to Clinton
February 15, 2022
City of Clinton is bringing Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre to town.” Best Murder in the World” The “Best Murder in the World” is coming to Clinton. The dinner theatre event…
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From Italy to South Carolina – Dog Tags Lost in World War II Coming Home
February 14, 2022
There is a lot of abuse and misuse of social media but the power of it can also be use for great good. Here is one such story. Recently, a…
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Coronavirus & vaccination update in South Carolina
February 14, 2022
Updated Feb 14, 2021 The links provided below are updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. Latest SC Data (Feb 14, 2021) SC Demographic Data…
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Sheriff’s Office Receives Tactical Response Gear
February 13, 2022
Last Fall the Buzz shared a story about a donation of customized medical kits for the Laurens County Sheriff’s office. The Sawmill owner, Steve Brown worked with the founder of…
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LCSD 55 Earns Cognia System Accreditation
February 13, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has earned system accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia, formerly…
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Lander University receives gift from Self Regional Healthcare to establish nursing scholarship program
February 11, 2022
Lander University and Self Regional Healthcare today announced the creation of a new nursing scholarship program at the University, established through a transformational endowed gift from the health care provider…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues opinion on the legality of doctors prescribing alternative drugs to treat COVID-19
February 11, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson today released an opinion saying South Carolina doctors do have the authority to prescribe “off-label” drugs to treat COVID-19. “Our doctors, as well as their patients,…
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LCSD 55 Offering Confidential Hotline for Students
February 11, 2022
Families in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) may utilize a service provided through a partnership of the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Mental Health America of…
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LCSD 55 to Host Parent Academy Virtual Lessons
February 10, 2022
In a time when the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact families, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is committed to providing resources to help. Through a…
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South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Technical College System announce $11.5 million partnership
February 10, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) announced a three year $11.5 million partnership that will grow and expand career and technical education…
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Strom Thurmond High School Taps Webb to be Head Football Coach
February 10, 2022
At the February 8, 2022 meeting and with a unanimous vote, the Edgefield County School District (ECSD) Board of Trustees appointed Andrew Webb as head football coach of Strom Thurmond…
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Zoom Out
February 10, 2022
By Ben Pettit For 2022, it may be time for you to “zoom out” of your comfort zone. No, this is not a prediction or a command that in-person meetings…
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2021 Upstate SC investments top $2.5 billion
February 10, 2022
85 companies announced 8,941 jobs to be created across 10-county region Upstate South Carolina’s economic momentum continued in 2021, with 85 companies announcing more than $2.5 billion in capital investment…
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CrossFit864 Holds 12th annual 5k run/walk
February 9, 2022
CrossFit864 recently held the 12th annual 5K run/walk. The event usually includes a 1/2 marathon along with the 5k but they have not done the 1/2 in the last two…
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“The World Turned Upside Down” Revolutionary War Lecture
February 9, 2022
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series will continue on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Battlefield preservationist and historian Durant Ashmore will speak about “The World Turned…
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Shop and Dine with Your Valentine in Clinton
February 9, 2022
Who says you have to wait for Valentine’s Day to celebrate?! Get your Valentine just what they want as you shop and dine in downtown Clinton on Thursday, February 10th.…
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So Much to Love About 529 Plans
February 9, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether…
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Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
February 9, 2022
$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE)…
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Red Devils Football Schedule Released
February 8, 2022
Head coach Corey Fountain has released Clinton High School’s football schedule for the fall. Coming off of a great season last year the Red Devils will open up at home.…
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Agreement Enhances Transfer of PTC-Graduated Registered Nurses to Lander Baccalaureate Nursing Program
February 8, 2022
When shifts change at any health care facility, it’s essential to have an efficient handoff of information and responsibility between staff who are leaving and those coming in. An agreement…
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PC announces $8 million initiative to improve athletic facilities
February 8, 2022
Presbyterian College launched the public phase of an $8 million philanthropic initiative to improve athletic facilities during a Lettermen’s Day event on campus Jan. 29. The Championship Spirit: Building on…
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Nearly 3,600 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2021
February 8, 2022
Greenville- and Spartanburg-based conservation organization Upstate Forever protected approximately 3,600 acres of private and public forests, farmlands, and green spaces across Upstate South Carolina in 2021. Additional projects where Upstate…
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Dr. Tony Foster Appointed to SC Juvenile Parole Board
February 8, 2022
The Senate Corrections and Penology Committee recently convened to review candidates for the South Carolina Juvenile Parole Board. Among them was Dr. Tony A. Foster of Greenwood, SC. “It was…
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GSSM Summer Camp Applications Are Open
February 8, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Campers will be accepted on…
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Basket Case Customized Gifts is Expanding – Open House February 12th
February 7, 2022
We first introduced our readers to the Basket Case last year and already they are expanding. Initially the customized gift basket business was “out of the home,” but community response…
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Former Sen. Floyd Nicholson delivers poignant, personal address on civil rights history in U.S.
February 7, 2022
Presbyterian College launched its celebration of Black History Month with a story told not only by someone with knowledge about the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s but also someone…
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Laurens County School District 55 and DHEC to Provide At-Home Test Kits
February 7, 2022
Parents of students in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) are receiving a pack of two at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits. Distribution of the test kits is expected to…
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Going Into Business with your Loved One? Four Tips for Starting and Running a Successful Business Together
February 7, 2022
By Justin Hawkins, South Carolina Regional Banking Director, Wells Fargo For nearly all small business owners, business ownership is a labor of love. Yet running a business with your loved…
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LCDC Annual Meeting – Year in Review and Looking Ahead
February 7, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) held their annual meeting last week to report on the results of 2021 and the future of Laurens County. Despite being in year two…
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Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum Repairs Underway
February 5, 2022
It’s been a long time coming but the repairs to the dilapidated mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery are underway. In September of last year we reported that as a result…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 8th
February 5, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 8. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson continues to fight healthcare worker vaccine mandate in new filing
February 4, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is continuing the fight to protect South Carolina healthcare workers and their patients and employers from the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. In a new action…
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Local Author from Book to the Big Screen
February 4, 2022
A local author has turned her book, Seven Shots into a movie. Not only is the author local but the movie is as well! It was filmed right here in…
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PC Welcomes New Board Members During Spring Meeting
February 4, 2022
Two Presbyterian College alumni are rising to the challenge of governing and serving their beloved alma mater. Columbia attorney Whitney Harrison ’07 and Greenville business leader Chad Prashad ’02 joined…
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Lander University’s Day of Giving, Feb. 11 – 12, coincides with 150th birthday
February 4, 2022
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ The 2022 Founder’s Day of Giving, marking the 150th birthday of Lander University, begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 11. For 1,872 minutes, a number that…
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PC Football Adds 16 on National Signing Day
February 4, 2022
The Presbyterian College Football team under the direction of first-year head coach Steve Englehart added 16 players to the roster as a part of National Signing Day on Wednesday. The…
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Laurens Mayor Senn to Present State of the City Address
February 2, 2022
Each year there is the State of the Union Address delivered by the President of the United States and the State of the Sate Address delivered by the Governor of…
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Community Volunteers Give Face Lift to Laurens Memorial Home
February 2, 2022
Members of American Legion Post # 25, volunteers from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office worked to help make repairs needed and help seniors at…
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PTC and Collette Tours Partner to Offer 2022 Travel Opportunities
February 2, 2022
Piedmont Technical College’s Continuing Education Division is partnering once again with Collette Tours to offer a fabulous lineup of travel opportunities in 2022. This year, planned trips include destinations in…
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Spangler to Join Furman Football Coaching Staff
February 2, 2022
Furman’s head football coach, Clay Hendrix, announced Tuesday the hiring of Tommy Spangler as the Paladins’ new assistant defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator. Laurens County locals know of…
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PC Senior Pursues Dream of Becoming a Professional Musician
February 2, 2022
It is one thing to have a big dream – and another to have the skill and the will to pursue it. Presbyterian College senior Jared Smiling has all three.…
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LCSD 55 to Participate in Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Challenge
February 2, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is participating in the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Challenge. Started in 2008 in collaboration with the Greenville Drive and Michelin, the Reading All-Stars…
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Lander Holds Nursing Career Fair
February 1, 2022
As part of their coursework, Lander University nursing students receive instruction in resume preparation, interview skills and professional development. Nursing career fairs, like the one held on Wednesday, Jan. 26,…
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How to Buy a Car in 2022: Navigating The Automobile Shortage
February 1, 2022
By Mike DuBose The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic and wide-ranging impacts on the United States and the world as a whole. Most people are traveling, going to events, and…
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AG Alan Wilson announces South Carolina Partners with CFTC and 26 State Securities Regulators to Stop $68 Million Precious Metals Scheme that Targeted the Elderly
February 1, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that theAttorney General’s Office is participating in a multijurisdictional, coordinated enforcement action to stop a fraudulent precious metals scheme that involves investments exceeding…
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Clinton Recreation Complex – Public Discussion
February 1, 2022
Come join us on Wednesday, February 2nd, 5:30 pm at 202 W Main Street in Clinton for a discussion of the Clinton Recreation Complex. The City purchased property in 2018…
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Laurens County Vet Tech Named NAVTA’s 2021 Veterinary Technician of the Year
January 31, 2022
On January 27, a Laurens County resident received the highest honor in her field. Melissa Entrekin, LVT, VTS (ECC) was named the 2021 Veterinary Technician of the Year by the…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line
January 31, 2022
The newly opened market, Lush Acres in Clinton, is already expanding. They announced recently that they are upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh…
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District 55 Announces Free Tutor.com Services in Core Subject Areas
January 31, 2022
Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has announced 24-hour access to a free tutoring service available for students in Laurens County School District 55. Thomas presented information about the free service at…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of 615,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website
January 31, 2022
In observance of February 1 being National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that more than 615,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.…
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