American Legion Post 25 Partners with Local Businesses to Make Christmas Brighter for Those in Need
December 15, 2021
Christmas will be a little brighter for some local children thanks to the efforts of American Legion Post 25, Palmetto Brothers Dispensary, the Laurens Raiders and a very generous community.…
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SCEMD Sends Logistics Chief to Kentucky
December 15, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. The…
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Laurens County Animal Control is Hiring
December 15, 2021
If you love animals and you are looking for a job or new career opportunity there may be a job opening for you. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Control Division…
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Laurens County Hospital among Six Prisma Health hospitals earn “A” grades in Leapfrog Safety Grades report, with five earning “Straight A” honor
December 15, 2021
Six Prisma Health hospitals have earned “A” grades in the Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and…
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Michelin STEM Challenge Winners
December 15, 2021
Laurens County students in grades 3-6 participated in the annual Michelin STEM Challenge Competition held at Laurens High School. This event fosters problem-solving skills, collaboration, and math/science skills as students…
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Expansion of Learning Opportunities for District Cohort
December 14, 2021
On Saturday, December 11th, Laurens County School District 56 had 25 teachers graduate with their Master’s degree in Applied Teaching and Learning. These 25 teachers were part of a district-sponsored…
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Music in the Garden – Christmas Edition
December 13, 2021
Music in the Garden is back with a Christmas theme this Friday at Verdin’s Too. If you’ve attended any of the previous Music in the Garden events you know that…
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Ringing in the New Year in Laurens County – Ticket Sales Closing on Tuesday, December 14
December 13, 2021
New Year’s Eve can be a night to remember and this year the festivities to make those memories will take place at the Laurens County Museum on the square in…
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Aflac Group Awards $365,000 in Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits
December 13, 2021
Columbia, S.C., December 13, 2021 — Aflac has awarded $365,000 in grants to 47 local nonprofits in its Spring and Fall 2021 grant cycles. Nonprofits receiving grants are working on…
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Red Devils Complete Season Sweep of Raiders
December 13, 2021
Laurens made the Clinton boys work hard, but the Red Devils won the boys’ basketball game 45-42, and the girls rolled past the Raiders, 48-29. Read the story and see…
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Blue Hose Come Oh-So-Close at Charleston
December 13, 2021
Rayshon Harrison and Winston Hill both scored 26 points. One would think that was enough but it wasn’t as College of Charleston slipped past Presbyterian 78-76 in overtime on the…
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Wiggins Captures Laurens County Amateur
December 13, 2021
Matthew Wiggins of Laurens shot round of 71 and 69 — the only player in the field with a pair of under-par rounds — to win the annual Laurens County…
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Live Nativity Performance at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton
December 13, 2021
First Presbyterian Church in Clinton will perform a live nativity for the public again this Christmas season. This is the 77th year to perform. The middle school and senior high youth…
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Second Waterfowl Season Now Open
December 13, 2021
The second waterfowl season opened on Sunday, December 12. The South Carolina Department of Natural resources is asking hunters to report and waterfowl they harvest that has a leg…
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McMillan Joins SC Humanities Board of Directors
December 13, 2021
Lander University Professor of Political Science Dr. Lucas McMillan has been named to the Board of Directors of South Carolina Humanities. As dean of the College of Behavioral and Social…
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Friday Night Live – Family Edition with Movie Night
December 13, 2021
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy from the movie “Elf.” The City of Laurens and Main Street Laurens will host a…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – December 14
December 13, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 14. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Overstock Outlet Celebrates Grand Opening
December 10, 2021
Laurens County Chamber held the celebratory, grand opening ribbon cutting for Overstock Outlet SC in Clinton on Friday morning. The Chamber team was joined by Clinton Mayor Bob McLean, City…
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The Gift of Future Scholar: 5 reasons to put college savings under the tree
December 9, 2021
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Looking for a special holiday present? The gift of college savings could be the perfect choice this Christmas. Like you, your friends and family…
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Judge blocks vaccine requirement for federal contractors
December 9, 2021
A federal judge has again sided with Attorney General Alan Wilson and today blocked the vaccine requirement for federal contractors. This is the third time courts have agreed with Attorney…
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Laurens County Chamber President Participating in Leadership Program
December 9, 2021
Laurens County President/CEO, Amanda Munyan recently completed her first year at the Institute for Organization Management (IOM), a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the Centennial Institute in Athens, GA. “Institute was…
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Barbells, BBQ and Live Music on Thursday
December 8, 2021
Back by popular demand, CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, December 9th from 6:00-8:00pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street. “These events…
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Researchers manipulate daylight hours to help save poinsettias
December 8, 2021
Rising temperatures are threatening poinsettia production, but a research team led by Clemson professor Jim Faust has found manipulating daylight hours can help keep the sparkle in this Christmas star and money…
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Piedmont Tech Fall Graduation Set for December 16
December 8, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person fall commencement exercises on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. An afternoon ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. for Administrative Office Technology, Business,…
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Electronic Messages Lead to Lockdown at LDHS
December 8, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 would like to express appreciation to the parents, staff, and community for their patience, understanding, and support during events at Laurens District 55 High School…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Honors Gold Star Families with A Tree for the Fallen
December 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster were joined on Tuesday by Gold Star families, S.C. Adjutant General Van McCarty, and representatives from the S.C. National Guard’s Survivor Outreach…
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Lander Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15
December 7, 2021
Commencement exercises for Lander University’s fall graduating class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Finis Horne Arena. There will be two ceremonies. Graduates of the College of…
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Laurens County Conservation District Annual Earth and Sky Photo Contest Winners
December 6, 2021
Each year the Laurens County Conservation District the “Earth and Sky” photo contest. The photos must be taken in Laurens County and meet other requirements. The Laurens County Conservation District…
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Presbyterian College Begins National Search for New Football Coach
December 6, 2021
Presbyterian College is launching a nationwide search for its next head football coach after Kevin Kelley informed the administration that he is stepping down from leading the program for personal…
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Film and Wine Tasting Event Coming to the Coffee Roost
December 6, 2021
Next in a lineup of new and interesting events hosted by the Coffee Roost in Laurens is an event that includes wine, a movie, some education and food. Watch the…
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Ole Blue Truck Farm to Host Holiday Market and Movie Night
December 6, 2021
Ole Blue Truck Farm has created a wonderful family event to get you into the holiday spirit. Bring your family and friends and join them for the movies at the farm,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces the ‘Happy HoliPAID’ campaign to return unclaimed funds
December 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is excited to spread some holiday cheer in South Carolina by reuniting individuals with their missing money. Paying homage to popular Christmas carols, the State Treasurer’s…
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Red Devils Pull Off a Sweep in Laurens
December 6, 2021
In the 1st stanza in the county basketball rivalry, Clinton won both boys’ and girls’ games on Laurens’ home floor on Friday night, dominating the 2nd halves of both games.…
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Kelley Steps Down at PC After a Single Season
December 6, 2021
On Saturday morning, Presbyterian College announced the resignation of Kevin Kelley as head football coach after one year. Kelley was 2-9 in his only season at the helm. He received…
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Arbor Day Celebration
December 5, 2021
As part of an Arbor Day celebration, students in Carrie Thomas’ classes planted two trees and learned some history behind the trees and Arbor Day. Thank you to Clinton’s local…
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Women in Manufacturing: PTC Graduate Excels at ZF Transmissions
December 3, 2021
Before Lynn Rogers got home from her job interview with ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, an email offering her the position already had landed in her in-box. A 2020 graduate…
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City of Clinton Receives Community Development Grant for New Fire Truck
December 3, 2021
Three municipalities in the Upper Savannah Region got good news this week when the S.C. Department of Commerce announced they have received grant awards in the Fall 2021 Community Development…
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Get in the Christmas Spirit with a Christmas Concert
December 2, 2021
First United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 2nd. Music is provided by Kingdom Come (Mark Simpson, Craig Thomson, Danny Verdin, Tom Morrison, and Andrew Verdin).…
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Woodbridge of Clinton Celebrates New Management with Ribbon Cutting
December 2, 2021
On Tuesday, November 18th, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Woodbridge of Clinton’s new management, with introductions and a Ribbon Cutting. City of Clinton Councilmember, Ronnie Roth, shared a…
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Designs by D Ribbon Cutting
December 2, 2021
On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Opening of Designs By D, located at 224 South Public Square in…
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Reindeer Run Scheduled for December 11th
December 2, 2021
The Laurens YMCA Reindeer Run 5k will be held on Saturday, December 11th. As in previous years there will also be a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The 5k will start at…
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Lander breaks ground for outdoor pool, pavilion to enhance student experience
December 1, 2021
Lander University officials broke ground Tuesday (Nov. 30) to build an outdoor, multipurpose space for students’ recreational and academic use. The new facility, which replaces the Sproles Recreation Center built…
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Federal Judge sides with AG Wilson and blocks healthcare worker vaccine mandate
December 1, 2021
On Tuesday, Federal Judge Terry A. Doughty in the U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana (Monroe) sided with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and blocked the federal government…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bill to Assist Veterans with In-State Tuition
November 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today joined S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 241,…
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District 56 Teacher Wins the Middle School Distinguished Literacy Teacher
November 30, 2021
Each year the Laurens County Literacy Association selects Elementary and Secondary Distinguished Literacy Teachers. All schools in the county select their school winners. All school winners make presentations before a…
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Finding Christmas in Laurens County – Updated
November 30, 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Laurens County is getting ready! Here’s a lineup of some of the festivities this weekend. Thursday, December 2nd Tree Lighting and…
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DHEC Issues Statement on COVID-19 Omicron Variant; Encourages South Carolinians to Complete Vaccinations and Get Boosters
November 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issues the following statement on the COVID-19 Omicron variant: DHEC is closely monitoring the emerging information on the…
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Laurens Parade Registration Deadline is Noon on Wednesday
November 30, 2021
The deadline to register your group to walk or have a float in the Laurens Christmas parade is Wednesday at noon. You can register at City Hall, the Main Street…
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Festive Window Scenes Adorn Laurens County Museum Storefront
November 30, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Square in downtown Laurens. There are lots of decorations and they include the beautiful holiday window displays at the Laurens…
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Blue Hose Win 3 Straight in New Orleans
November 29, 2021
The UNO Classic was a 3-day, men’s basketball round-robin hosted by the University of New Orleans but dominated by Presbyterian College, which won on consecutive afternoons (Wednesday-Thursday) over, in order,…
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