Leni Patterson Promoted to Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at Presbyterian College
September 23, 2021
A Laurens County native and long-serving leader at Presbyterian College has been promoted to serve as the school’s executive director of strategic initiatives.Leni Neal Patterson, a 1983 graduate of PC,…
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Hello Weekend and Welcome to Fall Y’all
September 22, 2021
Wednesday was the first day of Fall. Are you glad to see the change of seasons and all things Fall? There are some fun Fall things to do in Laurens…
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AG Wilson’s statement on SC Supreme Court’s ruling on Heritage Act
September 22, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson had this to say about the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling on the Heritage Act: “I want to thank the Supreme Court for a…
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Music for Meals benefit set Oct. 9 for Lander Bear Necessities Food Pantry
September 22, 2021
An “all you can eat” barbecue and oyster benefit Saturday, Oct. 9, will raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. Titled “Music for Meals,” the event will be…
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South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are Sept. 24-25
September 22, 2021After being held online last year, the South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are back in-person. The sales will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and 9…
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PTC Newberry Campus Among Venues in Rotating Art Showcase
September 21, 2021
Piedmont Technical College’s Newberry Campus is not only a stop on students’ career paths. Now it is also a stop on the Newberry Made Art Showcase Tour, in which local…
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Lander University professors to support K-12 teachers in Washington, D.C. through partnership with LCA Vantage Healthcare and the Lopez Foundation
September 21, 2021
Lander University is excited to announce a partnership with LCA Vantage Healthcare and Lopez Foundation, Inc. through a program launching health care technology and digital storytelling game design courses focused…
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Clark Wins Special Election for County Council Seat – District 3
September 21, 2021
Shirley Clark (D) has won the special election to fill the County Council seat vacated when Councilman Garrett McDaniel resigned to become the Director of Executive Scheduling and Operations for the…
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Bid Process Opened for Removal of House of Future Clinton Library Location
September 21, 2021
The City of Clinton is seeking sealed bids for the sale of the house located at 304 W. Pitts St. for removal from the property. House is to be moved…
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SC Victims’ Services Groups Awarded More Than $32 Million in Grants
September 21, 2021
Groups that help crime victims across South Carolina will soon be getting more than $32 million in federal and state grants. The S.C. Public Safety Coordinating Council formally approved the…
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Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy at LDHS
September 21, 2021
Twenty-five Laurens District High School students, elected by their teachers, participated in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy kickoff event on Friday, September 17. The purpose of the Leader Academy is to…
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The Place to Be: Lander President cites impressive growth in State of the University address
September 20, 2021
“Lander University is the place to be.” If the phrase wasn’t being used to describe the Greenwood, S.C., institution of higher education before, it will be. Dr. Richard Cosentino, Lander…
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Red Devils Win Big on Homecoming
September 20, 2021
Clinton remained unbeaten with a 49-7 homecoming victory over Blue Ridge at Wilder Stadium. The Red Devils take a 4-0 record into Friday night’s game, also at home, against nearby…
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Raiders Fall in 3 Overtimes
September 20, 2021
After a late comeback — and a missed field goal that could have won in regulation — Laurens lost for the 3rd time. In Lexington, River Bluff defeated the Raiders,…
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Campbell Turns Tables on PC
September 20, 2021
In its 1st two games, Presbyterian used the innovative football approach of new head coach Kevin Kelley to outscore meager opposition by a combined score of 152-46. The trend reversed…
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Southern Trade Outfitters Brings Top Brands to Laurens County
September 19, 2021
With the opening of Southern Trade Outfitters in downtown Laurens top name brands and sought-after clothing and accessories are readily available right here in Laurens County. Southern Trade…
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Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry October Lecture
September 19, 2021
Laurens County Museum will present the fourth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm. “The Cherokee War of 1776” will be presented by Durant Ashmore,…
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Steer It and Clear It Safety Campaign
September 18, 2021
Sometimes the most minor auto accidents can cause significant traffic jams. If you’ve ever sat in bumper to bumper traffic for hours on the interstate only to find that the…
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Tollison Receives Endorsement of LC Republican Party Chair
September 17, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21st voters will go to the polls in a special election to fill the open County Council position for District 3. The seat was vacated when Councilman…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition demanding President Biden drop vaccine mandate or risk legal action
September 16, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson and 23 other attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to President Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private…
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LC Public Library Holds Tiny Tales
September 15, 2021
The Laurens County Public Library has scheduled a series of events for the little ones. Tiny Tales is an event full of stories, songs and fun for kids 5 and…
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Hello Weekend!
September 15, 2021
Another weekend is coming. Here’s what we know about local events for the weekend: Thursday, September 16th: Palmetto Brothers is presenting Live Music with Jerius Duncan at the dispensary from 7…
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Squealing on the Square Takes on a New Flair
September 15, 2021
A weekend that everyone looks forward to is coming up soon. On Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2nd the Square in Laurens is the place to be. Squealing on…
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Lander Trustees vote to keep tuition frozen for seventh consecutive year
September 15, 2021
The Lander University Board of Trustees voted Tuesday (Sept. 14) to freeze tuition and general fees for the 2022-23 academic year. The unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees marks…
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Kids Day at Musgrove Mill
September 15, 2021
Come on out to Kid’s Day at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site. Kid’s Day will run from 10:00am-12:00pm and is designed for kids ages 8-14. The kids will be taken…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis looking for Pickens County residents with unclaimed property
September 15, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has $9.4 million in unclaimed funds that belongs to people living in Pickens County. “An important part…
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CommUniversity Event Returns to Lander
September 15, 2021
CommUniversity, an opportunity for Lander University students to learn more about what Lander and the community have to offer, was back last week, after a one-year hiatus caused by the…
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Dana Simmons Takes Reins as Presbyterian College’s First Chief Marketing Officer
September 14, 2021
Presbyterian College has a rich story to tell – and a new leadership position dedicated to sharing it further and with more people than ever before. PC president Dr. Matthew…
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Laurens County Museum Hosts Field Trip Regarding the Battle of the Great Canebrake
September 13, 2021
As a follow up to the most recent talk in the lecture series “Shots Fired in the Backcountry”, the Laurens County Museum hosted a field trip to the on Saturday,…
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Laurens County Museum to Benefit from Estate Auction
September 13, 2021
The Laurens County Museum receives donations of artifacts and financial support from various means. Mr. Taylor, a member of the Gray Court Historical Society was a great lover of history.…
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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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Red Devils Dominate Calhoun County
September 12, 2021
Calhoun County, a small school in St. Matthews, did Clinton a great favor by agreeing to play the Red Devils after Swansea had to cancel. Not only did Clinton play…
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Blue Hose Light the Scoreboard Again
September 12, 2021
Danny Barletta, who works for DHK Sports and is from Saugus, Mass., has seen two Presbyterian College football games. The Blue Hose scored 152 points in the two games. Barletta…
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Lander Alumnus Leon Lott Earns National, State Honors
September 12, 2021
Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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Piedmont Tech Sees Surge in Dual Enrollment Students
September 12, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) this fall has seen a surge in high school students looking to get a head start on their career pathways. In total, PTC has nearly 900…
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Clinton First Responders Walk to Remember 9/11
September 11, 2021
Everyone who was alive in 2001 remembers where they were when planes crashed into the World Trade Center, and later the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania on Sept. 11. It was…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – September 14th
September 11, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 14th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
September 9, 2021
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. The LCCF has contributed its resources…
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Hello Weekend!
September 8, 2021
The short work week is almost over. Whew! Here’s what we know about local events for the weekend: Thursday, September 2nd: Palmetto Brothers is presenting Live Music with J. Stephens…
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The BUZZ Turns One!
September 8, 2021
You know the saying time flies when you’re having fun? Well, we can’t believe that September 1, 2021, marked the first anniversary of the LaurensCountyBuzz. The BUZZ is part of…
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Downtown Laurens Featured in WYFF4 Chronicle: Destination Downtown
September 8, 2021
Laurens downtown is thriving and it’s getting the attention of more than just the locals. WYFF4 recently produced a one hour special, Chronicles: Destination Downtown Explores Booming Downtown Growth. Laurens…
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Maverick strategists think differently
September 8, 2021
By Jerry Bellune Had Jeff Bezos been around early in the last century when the auto industry was in its infancy – and the buggy business going out – he…
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The Latest Update on Repairs to Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum
September 8, 2021
The BUZZ promised to keep you posted on the much-needed repairs to the dilapidated mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Laurens. Here’s what we’ve learned. SC Representative Stewart Jones received…
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One of SC’s Largest STEAM Festival Returning to Greenwood
September 8, 2021
The Lakelands iMAGINE STEAM Festival had over 2500 attendees in its inaugural year. The iMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival is returning to Greenwood for a second year! The festival will feature…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021
Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Plan to Accelerate I-26 Widening Project
September 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 15-state brief urging U.S. Supreme Court to allow Virginia church to define its religious beliefs
September 8, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 15-state coalition led by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron Friday in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the First Amendment…
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Kappa Epsilon and PC School of Pharmacy Host Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health to Provide Mobile Mammograms
September 8, 2021
Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy Fraternity of PCSP is hosting a Mobile Mammogram through the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health of Spartanburg Healthcare System. The Mobile Mammogram will be on site…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE Virtual After School Programs Now Accepting Applications
September 8, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its free after-school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Apply online at www.scgssm.org/outreach. ENGAGE is a six-week after-school engagement offered in person this fall…
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Sidewalk Project in Joanna Underway
September 8, 2021
It’s been a long time coming. A very long time, and much needed. For years there have been concerns about the safety of pedestrians walking along Main Street in Joanna.…
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