Southern Trade Outfitters Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
October 14, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Southern Trade Outfitters, LLC, 124 South Public Square in Laurens, on Friday, October 1, 2021. This much-anticipated…
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Hello Weekend – Let’s Play!
October 13, 2021
Another great Fall weekend in Laurens County is almost here. Local Fall events that have been popular include: The Patch in Mountville is closed for the season! They had a…
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LCSO Holds Successful Fundraiser for K9 and Bloodhound Teams
October 13, 2021
The annual fundraising event for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 and Bloodhound Teams was held last Saturday at Tractor Supply in Laurens. The turnout was good and so was…
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5 Steps for Holiday Budgeting Success
October 13, 2021
World Finance offers simple tips to take the stress out of holiday expenses It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means? It may not…
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Lander University’s scholarship celebration marked by gratitude
October 13, 2021
They came from as far away as Zimbabwe and as close by as Greenwood and Ninety Six. Their stories were as disparate as their paths – a college professor who…
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Rhythm on the Rails Brings Lumberjack Demonstration
October 13, 2021
Laurens County is about 60-70% forest land and timber harvesting is big business. Go by any timber land being actively harvested and you will see machines doing the work to…
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2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock Shows
October 13, 2021
The past two weekends, on October 2nd, 8th, and 9th, over 60 exhibitors and 110 animals came to the Laurens County to participate in the 2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock…
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Governor’s School for Science and Math Now Accepting Applications for Residential, Virtual and STEM Foundation Programs
October 13, 2021The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential, virtual, and STEM Foundations programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is…
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New Specialty License Plate Supports Cancer Research in South Carolina
October 13, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 242, Drivers for a Cure Special License Plates Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined today by members of the…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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Blue Hose Set to Embark on Carolina Border Clash with Davidson
October 12, 2021
The 2021 Pioneer Football League (PFL) matchup between Davidson and Presbyterian will feature the inaugural Carolina Border Clash for the 1919 Cup. The history between the two schools dates back…
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South Carolina Attorney General warns about imposter schemes
October 11, 2021
The Securities Division of the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General is warning investors about a growing number of online schemes in which bad actors are posing as regulatory…
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Clinton High Teacher Successfully Completes Boston Marathon
October 11, 2021
Clinton High School science teacher, Laura Fox competed in the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday. Running is not new for Fox. She is a graduate of Presbyterian College (2009) where…
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Crusaders Finally Reach the Win Column
October 11, 2021
Laurens Academy, its roster depleted by heavy losses from an 8-4, finally broke into the win column with a 66-30 over Jefferson Davis Academy at homecoming on Saturday afternoon. The…
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Red Devils Roll to 7-0
October 11, 2021
Clinton High made Broome its 2nd Region 3-3A football victim and improved to 7-0 with a 47-14 victory over the Centurions on Friday night in Spartanburg. The Red Devils used…
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Blue Hose Come Closer
October 11, 2021
Just numerically, Presbyterian College has lost consecutive football games by margins of 72, 20 and 8 points, respectively. The Blue Hose won their 1st two games against teams of modest…
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Thornwell to Host Jeep-O-Ween on October 16
October 11, 2021
JEEPERS CREEPERS! It’s time for Jeep-o-Ween, hosted by “Just Winging It” Jeep Club! Put on your best costume and bring the whole family out for this free trunk-or-treat event. It’s…
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Hospice of Laurens County to Host Business Before Hours
October 11, 2021
Hospice of Laurens County will host Business Before Hours on Thursday, October 14 from 8 – 10 am. The event is cosponsored by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. It…
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Laurens County Council Announces 2021-2022 Council
October 11, 2021
Laurens County 4-H recently announced the 2021-2022 Laurens County 4-H Teen Council. For 2021-2022 the Council will will include Allison Jewell, Olivia Lyda, Kaleigh Porter, and Charlotte Crowe. As members…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 12
October 11, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 12th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Local Runners Support Annual Run Like a Mann 5K and 1 Mile Run
October 11, 2021
After a week of rain, lots of rain, the skies cleared enough on Saturday for the annual Run Like a Mann 5K and 1 Mile Run. The event is hosted…
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One of a kind: Clemson introduces new degree blending education, human resources
October 11, 2021
The Clemson University College of Education has developed a new undergraduate degree program that is the first of its kind to blend aspects of learning sciences, systems improvement sciences and…
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Piedmont Tech and SC Works Holding Job Fair on October 20
October 11, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and SC Works/Upper Savannah once again are partnering to host a Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the…
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DHEC Encourages Use of Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19
October 8, 2021
Recent shortages of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for use in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in South Carolina have been resolved at this time, and South Carolina now has sufficient…
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LushAcres Modifies Event Schedule Due to Rain
October 8, 2021
Due to the inclement weather over the past couple days, and what is forecasted for Friday October 8th, LushAcres Farm will not be having the Corn Maze or the Hayrides…
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S.C. Board of Financial Institutions passes resolution in opposition to proposed financial account activity reporting
October 7, 2021
State Treasurer and Board urges Congressional delegation to vote against Biden administration’s plan to monitor private citizens’ bank balances State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the State Board of Financial…
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Hello Weekend – We’ve Been Waiting for You!
October 6, 2021
Another great Fall weekend in Laurens County is almost here. Local Fall events that have been popular include: The Patch in Mountville – The Patch will be open every Friday and…
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Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general expresses support for Congressional hearings addressing youth social media use
October 6, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids and…
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Main Street Clinton Brings a Double Header Event to Clinton
October 6, 2021
With the postponement of Rhythm on the Rails earlier this year, Main Street Clinton is gearing up for a double header weekend for October 22nd and 23rd. First up on…
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Clinton’s Wilson named county’s player of week
October 6, 2021
Davis Wilson became the 1st quarterback this year to be named Player of the Week by the Laurens County Touchdown Club. The Clinton senior directed the Red Devil offense in…
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Hire Me SC Employer Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit is back on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a virtual event through Zoom. The fifth annual event led…
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Verdin’s Too to Host Free Fall Container Class Saturday
October 6, 2021
Next up in a series of free instructional events at Verdin’s Too is a Fall container class. The event is sponsored by Sycamore Landscaping (Randy and Carol Davis). The class…
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Fall Festival at LushAcres Farm Continues This Weekend
October 6, 2021
LushAcres Farm’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze is in full swing! This Friday & Saturday you and the family can come out and enjoy the mile long maze, hay rides,…
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Senior Night Brings a Win for CHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams
October 6, 2021
Clinton High School Cross Country teams swept their opponents in their final home meet of the year on Monday, October 4th. It was also Senior Night and Dorothy Trent, Joey…
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Somos LU (We Are Lander): Sophomore student Avila-Cabrera helps to make a difference in Lander’s campus community
October 6, 2021
Lander University sophomore Citlali Avila-Cabrera, a political science and history double major, says one of her favorite spots is inside the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, where Lander displays the…
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Silent Witness Ceremony Honored 2020 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence
October 6, 2021
Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 24th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony that was held today at the South…
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Clinton’s Finance Director to become County Finance Director
October 6, 2021
The City of Clinton’s Finance Director, Renee Morrow has been tapped for the open position of Director of Finance for Laurens County. Morrow has served as the Finance Director for…
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Teresa Corley Elected to LCSD 56 School Board
October 6, 2021
A special election was held on Tuesday, October 5th to fill the unexpired term for Laurens County School District 56, seat 5. Two names were on the ballot to fill…
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CHS Student Named Commended Student in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program
October 6, 2021
Dr. Martha Brothers, principal of Clinton High School, recently announced that Peregrin Isaac Darden has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
October 6, 2021
In recognition of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that serves nearly 30 million children each day, Laurens County School District 55 will celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from…
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Laurens 55 Promotes Message of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 5, 2021
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual awareness campaign led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. The purpose is to educate about disability…
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South Carolina Department of Education Announces $56 Million in Additional Funding Under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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Squealin’ on the Square in Pictures
October 4, 2021
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures show some of the fun that happened this past weekend when downtown Laurens was the happening place. “It was…
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New app helps calculate feed rations for livestock
October 4, 2021Just like people, livestock require the correct amount of nutrients in their diets. To help producers easily determine the nutrients in feed mixes, the Clemson University Precision Agriculture group has…
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LCSD 55 Board Approves 2022-2023 Calendar
October 4, 2021
At a meeting on September 28, the Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar. The approved calendar was created in cooperation with Laurens…
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CrossFit864 Announces Next Barbells, BBQ and Music Event
October 4, 2021
CrossFit864 recently announced the next Barbells, BBQ and Live Music event. The next Barbells, BBQ and Music will be held on Thursday, October 28th from 6:00-8:00pm at the gym located…
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Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest Closes October 31st
October 4, 2021
The Laurens County Conservation District is calling on all amateur photographers to share their photos of Laurens County. The annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest is open to all ages…
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Hospice of Laurens County Seeking Volunteers for Annual Children’s Grief Day Camp
October 4, 2021
The loss of a loved one is devastating to a child. Hospice of Laurens County’s program, Jaime’s Tree House, is a grief outreach program for children who have experienced a…
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LCSO to Host Coffee and Conversation
October 4, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting “Coffee with a Cop” on Friday, October 8th from 7:30 – 9:30 am at the Laurens Chick-Fil-A. “Coffee with a Cop gives…
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SUMMER-TERM PTC NURSING GRADUATES RECEIVE PINS
October 4, 2021
Summer 2021 graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs were recognized in a recent pinning ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. In total, 51 students…
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