Invasive Bradford Pear and Three other Species to be Banned for Sale in SC
August 9, 2021
South Carolina will become only the second state in the United States to ban the nursery sale of Bradford pear trees and any other pear trees grown on the commonly…
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Thornwell Charter Adds Athletics Program
August 8, 2021
Thornwell will offer sports for the first time since 2007. It wasn’t Thornwell Charter School then. It was a private school and children’s home. The Saints are to begin their…
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Laurens County Council Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
August 8, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 10th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Football Opens Fall Camp with Friday Morning Practice
August 7, 2021
CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College football team held its first practice of the fall on Friday morning at the practice fields in Clinton, S.C… The Blue Hose led by first-year…
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Left Lane Drivers Move Over
August 6, 2021
New Law Requires Drivers To Move Right Unless They Are Using Left Lane To Pass The SC Department of Public Safety informs motorists of a new South Carolina law that…
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Dr. Hope Rivers’ First Months as PTC President Are a ‘Slam Dunk’
August 6, 2021
Ever since arriving on campus in January, the new president of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been in constant motion, diligently studying the college’s existing playbook and gradually adding some…
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Two New Assistants Join New PC Coach
August 6, 2021
With football practice starting on Friday morning, new Presbyterian College coach Kevin Kelley added two to his staff. Kelley intends for the Blue Hose to practice each weekday from 9:55…
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Tollison Steps Down as LA Baseball Coach
August 6, 2021
Luke Tollison, who played on four state championship baseball teams at Laurens Academy, resigned as head baseball coach of the Crusaders, who earned a SCISA playoff berth in his final…
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F1RST in Line With PC’S Goal of Supporting First-Generation Students
August 6, 2021
When Presbyterian College’s-first generation students feel like they are behind in any way, a new student-led organization inspires them to be in F1RST. F1RST, a registered student organization established in…
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Thornwell Names Interim President
August 5, 2021
With the retirement of Rev. Elliot Smith as President of Thornwell on Friday, August 6th, the Board of Trustees has unanimously and enthusiastically selected current Executive Vice President, Lindy Scott, to…
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County Council Called Executive Session for Saturday, August 7th
August 5, 2021
A called meeting of the Laurens County Council Executive Session is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 am. After opening the meeting and an invocation, Council will enter into…
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Hello Weekend – August is here!
August 4, 2021
The lazy days of summer are over! Teachers and students are getting ready for school to start, and life is getting busy again. But the weekend is almost here and…
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Explore Clinton – Music in Vance Park
August 4, 2021
Another fun filled evening is in store for you in Vance Park courtesy of Mainstreet Clinton on Thursday, August 5th from 6-8 pm. Crowds for the first two events have…
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LCSD 56 Summer Reading Olympic Camp Winners Announced
August 4, 2021
Summer reading is always emphasized and encouraged for students and Laurens County School District 56 makes summer reading fun. In keeping with the summer Olympics, the theme of this year’s…
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Rising Tide Lifts All Ships – An Open letter to the LCDC
August 4, 2021
The below is an open letter sent to Jonathan Coleman (LCDC President/CEO) following the City of Clinton’s August Council meeting; Jonathan, First, I would like to thank the LCDC team…
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Tapestry Turns 35!
August 3, 2021
The economic toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on small businesses but despite the most challenging of times, Tapestry boutique clothing store in Clinton is not just surviving…
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Forest Lawn Cemetery Repairs to Begin on August 23rd
August 3, 2021
Last week the Buzz reported on the dilapidated condition of the mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Laurens and the efforts to force the cemetery owner to make the much-needed…
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Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith Retires
August 3, 2021
Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith is scheduled to retire on Friday, August 6th. In his ten years serving as president, Smith’s humble leadership is credited for Thornwell’s growth in…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson fights federal overreach in bump stock case as part of 18-state coalition
August 3, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson and 17 other state attorneys general are defending their citizens’ right to keep and bear arms against federal overreach in the form of…
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Marketing Minute: Changing Careers
August 3, 2021
Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Gone are the days where you picked one job straight out of college, clocked in, clocked out, and continue the routine until you…
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Clinton’s Bill Tiller to Lead Newberry College’s Athletics Development
August 3, 2021
Newberry College has appointed William “Bill” Tiller as director of development for athletics. In his new role, Tiller will work to bolster support for Wolves athletics. The Clinton native comes…
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LCSO School Supply Drive this Friday
August 3, 2021
And just like that it’s time to get the kids ready to go back to school. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is helping out with their annual School Supply Drive will…
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Meet the New Principal at Sanders Middle School
August 3, 2021
The public is invited to join the Sanders Middle School Administration Team at a Meet the Principal event Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 10-11:30 am. The event will be held…
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University of South Carolina Mask Mandate Deemed to be in Violation of State Law
August 3, 2021
Representative Stewart Jones (SC House District 14) authored and passed two provisos (117.190 and 1.108) in the FY21-22 budget that ensured mask mandates and vaccine passports could not be forced in…
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LCSD 55 New Student School Registration in Full Swing
August 2, 2021
Where did the summer go? With the first day of school just around the corner (August 17th), parents preparing to send new students to LCSD 55 for the 2021-2022 school…
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LCSD 55 Drive Thru Supply Pick Up Scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd
August 2, 2021
The Laurens County School District 55 Back to School Drive Thru Supply Pick Up is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd. Basic school supplies and back packs will be available for…
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Attorney General Wilson joins 24-state coalition seeking to overturn Roe v. Wade
August 1, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade because it has no basis in the Constitution and has led to nothing…
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High School Football Practices to Begin Friday
July 29, 2021
August comes a few days early, at least where high school football practices are concerned. The Clinton Red Devils and Laurens Raiders begin practices on Friday morning, July 30. Laurens…
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Blue Hose picked 5th in PFL
July 29, 2021
This fall marks the first full, official season for Presbyterian College in the Pioneer Football League. The Blue Hose, under new head coach Kevin Kelley, were picked 5th in the…
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S.C. Department of Education Announces $14.7 Million Investment to Expand Early Childhood Education Initiatives
July 29, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of several early childhood education and parenting support initiatives as part of South Carolina’s response to the impact of COVID-19 on…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool seeking lead teacher for the two-year-old class.
July 29, 2021
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL is now accepting applications for a Lead Teacher (2-year-old) and a teacher assistant for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications can be picked up at the church…
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Piedmont Technical College Schedules ‘Instant Admission’ Event for August 3
July 28, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold an “Instant Admission Day” for the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood Enrollment Center. Participants can get accepted on…
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Attorney General Wilson applauds passage of new law to combat financial exploitation of the elderly and other vulnerable adults
July 28, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Vulnerable adults in South Carolina will be better protected from financial exploitation in South Carolina because of a new law signed by Governor McMaster on July…
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Hello Weekend – And that’s a wrap on July!
July 28, 2021
Where did the summer go? July comes to a close this weekend and kids will soon be going back to school. Here’s what’s happening in Laurens County this weekend. Thursday,…
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7th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause Boat Run Scheduled for August 14th
July 28, 2021
The Burton Center Foundation and the Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Board have announced that the 7th Annual “Cruisin’ for a Cause Boat Run” will be held Saturday, August…
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Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County – $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs
July 28, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Malouf Companies (Malouf), a diverse consumer goods business, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs. Founded…
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Clinton Canopy Creates Curbside Appeal
July 27, 2021
Downtown Clinton curbside appeal received a facelift recently when volunteers with Clinton Canopy went to work. The refresh of small flower beds in the downtown area was completed thanks to…
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Town of Ware Shoals Announces Fall Concert Series
July 27, 2021
The town of Ware Shoals has announced a Fall Concert Series. September 23 – The Jake Bartley Band October 7 – Split Shot October 14 – The Night Affair Band…
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SC Department of Education Statement on New CDC Recommendations
July 27, 2021
Breaking News from the SC Department of Education (7/27/2021): Today, the CDC announced that they are recommending universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools,…
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DDSN Commissioners announce 2021-2022 officers, committees and new taskforces
July 27, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs (the “Commission”) selects officers and standing committees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and creates several new task forces to solve emerging…
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How Hard is Your Cash Working?
July 27, 2021
Managing cash in a low interest rate environment by Stephen E. Maggard With current treasury yields hovering slightly above zero, individuals are experiencing angst over the lack of returns from…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – July 27, 2021
July 26, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 27th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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PTC is Ready When Technology Changes on the Fly
July 26, 2021
One compelling result of a year punctuated by telecommuting and online meetings has been a heightened corporate awareness of the need to protect information systems from cyberattack. The demand for…
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Forest Lawn Cemetery – An Update on Needed Repairs
July 26, 2021
Updated July 28, 2021 It’s been widely reported that the mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Laurens is in very bad condition. We’re not talking about a little neglect or…
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Hire Me SC launches new employment resource for families of people with disabilities
July 26, 2021
Free online tool seeks to close the employment gap in South Carolina Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and…
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Laurens District 55 Announces Schedule Pick Up
July 25, 2021
Laurens District 55 High School has announced the following dates for schedule pick up: Schedule pick up for seniors, juniors and sophomores will take place July 26 and 27…
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PL Developments Team from Clinton Completes Supply Chain Logistics Certification
July 24, 2021
Members of the PL Developments Warehouse and Logistics team recently completed the SC Supply Chain Logistics Certification Course at Piedmont Technical College’s Economic Development and Continuing Education Division. The 10-week…
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‘Jim’ Lander Honored with New Scholarship at Lander University
July 24, 2021
Descendants of Rev. Samuel Lander, the founder of Lander University, have created a scholarship honoring his great-grandson, former South Carolina statesman, comptroller general and Lander University alumnus James Lander, who…
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PC Elevates Brugmann to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
July 24, 2021
CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian College athletics has announced Jared Brugmann as the program’s new head strength and conditioning coach. “I’m extremely excited about being the new head strength and conditioning…
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Breaking News – City of Laurens Takes Top Award at South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting
July 24, 2021
The city of Laurens was well represented at the South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting. The conference was held July 22-24, 2021 at Hilton Head Island, SC. Representing Laurens at…
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