Laurens YMCA to Hold Blood Drive – Monday, July 26th
July 23, 2021
Laurens YMCA will hold a blood drive on Monday, July 26th from 9:30-11:45 am at their location (410 Anderson Drive, Laurens). To schedule an appointment scan the URL code in…
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Edwin McCain in Concert – Younts Center for Performing Arts Fundraiser
July 23, 2021
The Younts Center is honored to host EDWIN McCAIN IN CONCERT as a fundraiser for our beautiful performing arts venue in the heart of Fountain Inn. Join us on August…
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Laurens County selected as South Carolina Community Planning Assistance Team’s Annual Project
July 23, 2021
Laurens County was recently selected by the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) program for its annual project. The CPAT is a premier community outreach initiative of the South Carolina chapter…
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2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show Scheduled for October 2nd, 8th and 9th
July 23, 2021
Laurens County 4-H will host the 2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show on October 2nd & October 8th-9th! The show is open to any current 4-H or FFA members. Shows will…
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SC Probation and Parole Agency Appoints Gambrell to Divisional Deputy Director
July 23, 2021
Columbia, SC- Chad Gambrell of Laurens County has been appointed Deputy Director of Offender Su- pervision and Enforcement Services with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Par- don…
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PC President to Coach Kelley – Is there Ever a Time to Punt?
July 22, 2021
PC President Matt vandenBerg has a sense of humor and it shows in the 2021 PC ticket promotion video. There is great interest and anticipation for the upcoming season with…
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Greenwood — and 3 ex-Raiders — Ousted from Legion Playoffs
July 22, 2021
Greenwood Post 20 fell one series shy of a trip to the American Legion state baseball tournament. After slipping past the Braves 4-2 in game one, Greer eliminated Post 20…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act Into Law
July 22, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification…
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“Prelude to War” Next in Series of Revolutionary War Lectures Hosted by the Laurens County Museum
July 22, 2021
“Prelude to War” The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with “Prelude to War” on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 7:00 pm, at the Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public…
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Hello Weekend!
July 22, 2021
And another week is almost over. Here’s what’s happening in Laurens County this weekend. Thursday, July 22nd: Palmetto Brothers is presenting Live Music with Billy Dalton inside the dispensary from 7…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Grand Opening was More than a Ribbon Cutting
July 22, 2021
Last Friday, Sadler Hughes Apothecary celebrated the opening of their new and expanded location with an event that was much more than a ribbon cutting. With over 100 years serving…
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Laurens County Development Corporation Relocating to Downtown Laurens
July 22, 2021
The Laurens County Development Corporation recently announced that they will be relocating their office to the recently renovated Midtown Building in the heart of downtown Laurens. The move to the…
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PC Little Ballers Camp
July 22, 2021
PC Women’s Basketball will be hosting Little Ballers Camp on August 5th and 6th. The camp is free to boys and girls from kindergarten to 5th grade. Register online at this…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation Announces New Board Members and Officers
July 22, 2021
Columbia, SC ─ The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson: U.S. Department of Education backs off critical race theory, marking a win for SC families
July 22, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Biden Administration has reversed course on educational proposals aimed at imposing the teaching of critical race theory (CRT), the 1619…
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Coffee Roost Announces High School Game Nights
July 21, 2021
The Coffee Roost is launching a high school game night! Every Thursday night from 6-9pm come hang out at the Coffee Roost. Games in the line up include: Exploding Kittens…
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City of Laurens Receives Grant from Main Street SC
July 21, 2021
Main Street SC has partnered with AARP-SC to award two local Main Street programs with Vibrancy Grants to jump start placemaking projects that focus on creating public spaces and streets that…
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H2O Blue Withdraws Permit Application for Laurens County Site
July 20, 2021
As local residents were gearing up to fight the permit for a hauled wastewater receiving and evaporation facility on Highway 56 North, it was announced Tuesday afternoon that the application…
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Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus
July 19, 2021
When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…
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DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities
July 19, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…
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Keep Laurens County Clean – Community Rallies Together and Fund Established
July 18, 2021
It’s been a little over a week since the news spread around the county of a permit pending for a hauled wastewater receiving and evaporation facility at 13233 Highway 56…
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The Sky’s the Limit for Certified EMTs and Paramedics Trained at PTC
July 18, 2021
Students in the Emergency Medical Technician Program at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently learned about career options available after completing their one-semester EMT Certificate. A “Muffins for Medics” information session…
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Catheterization Simulator Aiding Cardiovascular Technology Students at PTC
July 18, 2021
The students have named him “Keanu,” which seems somehow appropriate for the brand-new catherization simulator that has been used to train its first cohort this spring semester at Piedmont Technical…
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SC and Southern States Launch Operation Southern Shield to Reduce Speed Related Deaths
July 17, 2021
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) will partner with five Southeastern states for Operation Southern Shield in an effort to reduce speed-related deaths and collisions on the roadways.…
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SC Chamber announces 2021 business award honorees
July 16, 2021
Winners to Be Recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2021 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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Crusaders to Open on Aug. 20
July 16, 2021
Like their Laurens County counterparts, the Laurens Academy Crusaders will open football season on Aug. 20 when Faith Christian visits Todd Kirk Field. LA is coming off an 8-4 season…
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Greenwood Advances with Raider Help
July 16, 2021
American Legion Post 20 is in Greenwood, but three former Laurens Raiders have played big roles in the Braves’ advance into the second round of the playoffs. Aidan Pridgen is…
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City of Laurens Dedicates “Welcome Plaza” and First Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Laurens County
July 15, 2021
LAURENS, S.C. – Sometimes a parking lot is more than a parking lot. On Wednesday morning (July 14, 2021), members of the Laurens City Council, Mayor Nathan Senn, Laurens CPW…
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Riverside Garage and Tire Celebrates Opening of Second Location
July 15, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebratory ribbon on July 14th for the Grand Opening of Riverside Garage and Tire’s second location. Owners, Jakeh & Jessica Cooper, opened…
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Tell Stories to Attract Prospects
July 15, 2021
By Jerry Bellune Celebrity lawyer Howard Weitzman’s dream was to play professional baseball. Like many kids, he lacked the talent needed. But he had other talents. A coach recommended he…
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President Biden encourages FTC to consider limiting non-competition agreements with employees
July 15, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The order directs more than a dozen…
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PC student’s NASA research could help our understanding of Mars
July 15, 2021
Presbyterian College student Marigordon Varner will spend the upcoming fall and spring semesters conducting NASA research that could help us further our understanding of Mars. She and physics professor Dr.…
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Laurens County Delegation Stands with Keep Laurens County Clean
July 15, 2021
BREAKING NEWS! Two members of the Laurens County Delegation (Gilliam and Jones) attended a meeting on Tuesday night organized by local residents and members of Keep Laurens County Clean. At that…
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Is it Friday Yet? Here’s Your Weekend Lineup!
July 15, 2021
Is the weekend here yet? Friday can’t get here soon enough. There’s plenty to do in Laurens County including outdoor excursions, shopping, and dining. Here is the lineup for this…
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SC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Push for Hunting on Public Land on Sundays
July 15, 2021
South Carolina Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (SCBHA) is starting its push for Sunday Hunting on Public Lands! On June 17th in Pickens County, SCDNR and some of our State Representatives…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Ribbon Cutting and Hot Dog Lunch this Friday
July 14, 2021
Sadler Hughes Apothecary will celebrate their relocation to 102 Jacobs Highway in Clinton this Friday. The Grand Opening will take place from noon to 2:00. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be…
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Squealing on the Square Returns – October 1-2, 2021
July 14, 2021
Mainstreet Laurens has announced that the annual Squealing on the Square event will return this year. Laurens’ 20th annual Squealing on the Square will return this year on October 1-2,…
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Keeping Laurens County Clean – Update on Possible Wastewater Evaporation Facility
July 14, 2021
The news broke here on the BUZZ Monday that there is a permit pending with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) for a hauled wastewater receiving…
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District 56 Preparing to Open after Year with COVID-19
July 14, 2021
Laurens County School District 56 is excited about the upcoming school year, as the first day of school is quickly approaching. In preparation for the start of school, District 56…
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I Am Lander: Charlotte firefighter was at heart of Mecklenburg County’s pandemic response
July 14, 2021
Kevin “Blake” Howell returned to his duties as a fireman with the Charlotte Fire Department in June. There were no headlines, no paparazzi and no fanfare. But for Howell and…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2021-2022 School Year
July 13, 2021
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2021, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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Finley Named Assistant Principal for Laurens Elementary School
July 13, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has announced the appointment of Johna Staggs Finley to the position of Laurens Elementary School Assistant Principal for the upcoming 2021-2022…
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Another Retail Store Coming to Laurens Public Square
July 13, 2021
A “twist” on a favorite store in Laurens is the next new storefront coming to the public square in Laurens. If you’ve enjoyed shopping at the Southern Twist (100 South…
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REOPENING PLAN REVISED FOR L55
July 12, 2021
In a called meeting held via conference call on Monday, July 12, the Laurens County School District #55 Board of Trustees unanimously approved revisions to the district reopening plan for…
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Bass Tournament supports Lander University scholarship in memory of young angler
July 12, 2021
The Douglas Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship at Lander University has been fully endowed, thanks to proceeds from a recent bass fishing tournament held at Lake Russell and the contributions of…
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Breaking News – Something Stinks in Laurens County
July 12, 2021
July is a busy vacation month and as many Laurens County residents returned from summer vacation, they received notification from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN touring Blackstock Battlefield
July 12, 2021
Statewide SC7 expedition getting exclusive tour of Blackstock Battlefield Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin is leading the second annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across South Carolina in order to…
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Laurens County Loses a Great One – George Henry Cornelson IV
July 12, 2021
George Cornelson was a gentle giant. Large in stature and even larger in his love for his family and community. He lived out the saying, actions speak louder than words,…
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Mig’s of Laurens Now Delivers
July 12, 2021
Mig’s of Laurens now offers delivery! Delivery is available within a 15 mile radius. There is a $5 flat fee for delivery and there is no up-charge on the food…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – July 13, 2021
July 12, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 13th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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