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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Bah’s Brace Leads Blue Hose to First Ever Win Over Gamecocks
September 7, 2021
The Presbyterian College men’s soccer team played a passionate, gritty, and tough game against South Carolina on Tuesday evening, coming away with the 2-1 victory. Mamadu Bah scored twice in…
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City of Clinton to Host Blood Drive
September 7, 2021
The City of Clinton will host another blood drive on Friday, September 10th at their W. Main parking lot. If you are able to donate, please consider doing so. Blood…
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Verdin’s Too Fall Cooking Class Announced
September 7, 2021
More than a garden center, Verdin’s Too is known for their Music in the Garden events. Now they are adding another dimension. The first in what may be a series…
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Raiders Overcome Adversity with Win over Union County
September 6, 2021
COVID-19 didn’t shut down the Laurens Raiders, and neither did the Union County Yellow Jackets. Fielding a roster of 30 from one previously containing 47, Daryl Smith’s team pulled away…
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Blue Hose Hang 84 Points on Hapless Knights
September 6, 2021
In Kevin Kelley’s 1st game as a college head coach — and Ren Hefley’s 1st start as a college quarterback — Presbyterian pounded St. Andrews 84-43 and Hefley threw an…
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LushAcres Announces Fall Festival and Corn Maze
September 6, 2021
After sitting dormant for ten years, LushAcres Farm has been revitalized, and it’s just the beginning. Located behind the College View area of Clinton, LushAcres is a thriving farm that…
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PIEDMONT TECH AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS RECEIVE EPA CERTIFICATION
September 6, 2021Nine automotive technology students at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently completed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Technician Training and Certification Program. Each passed the EPA’s certification test with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 17-state coalition in Supreme Court brief supporting religious charity’s right to hire people who share its faith
September 6, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 17 states in filing a brief Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the religious liberty of Seattle’s Union…
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New Clemson app helps grain farmers manage grain moisture content
September 6, 2021
The initial motivation behind this was to reduce fan runtime while still maintaining manual control of when the fans cycle on and off. – Aaron Turner, assistant professor, agricultural mechanization…
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PC Concert Season Opens with Violin and Piano Recital
September 6, 2021
Presbyterian College 2021-2022 concert season opens on September 15th at 7:30 PM with a violin and piano recital at Edmunds Hall. Violinist Dr. Francisco Cabán, and pianist Dr. Owen Lovell…
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Walmart National Hiring Event – September 8 and 9
September 3, 2021
If you need a job, Walmart is hiring. The Laurens Walmart Distribution Center is participating in their National Hiring event on Sept 8 and 9 for the National Hiring Event!…
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Laurens City Administrator Announces Retirement Effective December 31, 2021
September 2, 2021
Laurens City Administrator Gary Coleman has announced his intentions to retire from his position with the City of Laurens effective December 31, 2021. Gary has served as the Laurens’ City…
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Kelley Shakes Up Football
September 1, 2021
Kevin Kelley doesn’t believe in punting. Don’t believe it? Try to find one on the Presbyterian College football roster. The new Blue Hose head coach is taking PC — and…
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Three Schools in LCSD 55 Move to Virtual Learning
September 1, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) announced Wednesday evening that three of the district’s schools will transition to virtual learning beginning Friday, September 3, 2021, and continuing through Thursday,…
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Hello Weekend – And a Long One at That!
September 1, 2021
The Labor Day weekend is almost here! What’s on your agenda for the long weekend? Here’s what we know about local events for the weekend: Thursday, September 2nd: Barbells, BBQ…
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Laurens County Chamber – Nominations for Quarterly Small Business Award Open
September 1, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce invites you to nominate a Chamber Member Business that contributes to the economic health of the community through exceptional business practices and customer service,…
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Blue Hose Update Attendance Policy for Fall Sports Home Events
September 1, 2021
The Presbyterian College athletic department has released its spectator policy and guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 for fall sports home events. PC’s spectator policy for the Fall 2021 home athletic events…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Meeting – September 8th
September 1, 2021
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation will meet on Wednesday, September 8th at 8:00 am. at M.S. Bailey Municipal Center. Agenda as published is below.
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