Piedmont Tech Offering Additional Assistance with Books and Supplies for Fall Semester
June 9, 2021
Students who register for fall classes at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) by July 15 not only can waive the standard $25 registration fee but also receive a voucher worth $300…
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State Treasurer’s Office launches new Matchelor Promotion for Unclaimed Property
June 8, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is committed to reconnecting South Carolinians with their missing money, and today his office launched The Matchelor, a new social media promotion aimed at helping people…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. DEW, S.C. Technical College System announce workforce retraining initiative
June 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by state officials to announce a new workforce training initiative between the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and the S.C. Technical College System.…
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Lullabies~An Evening of Music for Cello and Organ
June 8, 2021
Westminster Presbyterian Church is pleased to present our next concert, “Lullabies, a Concert of Music with Organ and Cello” in our sanctuary on Saturday, June 26, at 7:00 pm.…
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Bishop Tires Inc. Changes Ownership: New Owner Meet and Greet June 12th
June 8, 2021
An icon for vehicle service and all things tires, Bishop Tires has been serving the Clinton and Laurens County community for over sixty years. A few months ago, the business…
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Governor announces end to state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency
June 8, 2021
Governor McMaster announced an end to SC’s state of emergency “it is no longer necessary to have a state of emergency.” The announcement was made in a press conference on…
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County Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 8, 2021
June 8, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 8th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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What Makes Good Storytelling in a Video?
June 7, 2021
By Michelle Legaspi NP Strategy Since the invention of cameras, communicating through video remains a go-to method to tell stories, entertain or share a message. Now, with short attention…
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Joshua Dawkins Selected as New Principal at Sanders Middle School
June 7, 2021
In a called meeting on June 7, 2021, the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees approved Joshua Dawkins as principal of Sanders Middle School effective July…
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LCSD 55 Welcomes Carlos Littlejohn as New Principal at Laurens Elementary School
June 7, 2021
In a called meeting on June 7, 2021, the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees approved the superintendent’s recommendation to hire Carlos Littlejohn as principal of…
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Laurens County Community & Career Resource Fair Planned for June 16th
June 7, 2021
Looking for a job or a new career opportunity? Come dressed and ready to connect with local employers and resources at this free event! The South Carolina Department of Social…
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Prom Season Concludes with Laurens District 55 High School Prom on the Square
June 7, 2021
The Buzz has reported on the two other Laurens County “prom nights” so we had to be sure to get the last one, Laurens District 55 High School. Laurens…
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Two and Out for Blue Hose in Nashville
June 6, 2021
Presbyterian College’s first experience in the NCAA baseball playoffs was all too brief. After falling to Vanderbilt, the country’s No. 4 team, by a score of 10-0 on Friday, Indiana…
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Millers Fork Trail – A Gem in Laurens County
June 6, 2021
Saturday June 5th was National Trails Day and a perfect day to have the grand opening of the Millers Fork Trail in Clinton. Well over 100 people came out to…
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Coffee Roost – Brewing more than Coffee in New Location
June 6, 2021
The BUZZ reported a few weeks ago that the Coffee Roost was relocating to the Midtown Building on the square in Laurens. Just steps from the original location, the new…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Partners with DHEC For Vaccination Clinics
June 5, 2021
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has been vaccinating individuals in the pharmacy but now they are taking on a new role. DHEC reached out to the pharmacy and asked them to vaccinate…
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Lander University to Offer New Degree Program in Data Science
June 5, 2021
Lander University is adding a Bachelor of Science in Data Science to its wide array of degree options beginning in the fall of 2021. The field of data science is…
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Clinton High Senior Participates in Taps Across America
June 5, 2021
Taps is the name of the final call of the evening in the United States military. Simple but elegant, this military bugle call is so easily recognized and evokes more emotion than…
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PIEDMONT TECH HOLDS 2 IN-PERSON GRADUATIONS IN MAY
June 4, 2021
In an encouraging sign of a slow and gradual return back to normal, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) on May 6 conducted two in-person graduation ceremonies. Nearly 140 spring term graduates…
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A Matchup of the Ages
June 4, 2021
Since Presbyterian College resumed varsity in 1988, three men have coached the Blue Hose. Two of them are meeting on Friday night in the Nashville (Tenn.) Regional of the NCAA…
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Two Laurens County Students Graduate from South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics
June 3, 2021
HARTSVILLE, SC ─ Brandon Campbell and Stephen Orr graduated from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the GSSM Campus. Brandon Campbell,…
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Movie Night in the park is coming to Laurens!
June 3, 2021
The Laurens County Public Library and the City of Laurens will host movie night at the Laurens City Amphitheater (205 Gordon Street, Laurens) on June 18th at 9:00. Seating is…
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Teaming Up to Keep Laurens County Beautiful
June 3, 2021
Mayoral Minutes – by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer Growing up, I always participated in my Boy Scout troop’s highway clean ups. Back then, we would work for a couple…
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On Tap this Weekend in Laurens County
June 2, 2021
We live in a county that truly has something for everyone. Friday night residents can kick off the weekend with “Friday Night Live” on the Square in Laurens. Palmetto Brothers…
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Martha Franks Retirement Community Announces Facility Tour
June 2, 2021
Martha Franks Retirement Community is excited to be opening their community for a special tour. While they have continued during the pandemic to offer virtual tours during the pandemic of…
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Explore Clinton First Event – Thursday, June 3rd
June 2, 2021
The much anticipated “party in the park” is here. Join your friends and neighbors on Thursday, June 3rd at Vance Park for a concert and some food and beverage options. The…
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Thornwell Launches Daily “Grab-N-Go” Meal Pickups During Summer
June 2, 2021
Thornwell Launches Daily “Grab-N-Go” Meal Pickups During Summer Program available to Laurens County children ages 18 and under Clinton, SC – June 2nd, 2021 – Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed…
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City of Laurens Recognizes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June 1, 2021
On Tuesday, June 1st Laurens Mayor Senn signed a proclamation recognizing June as “Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month” in the City of Laurens. He is “all in” to #EndALZ and…
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North and South Carolina Institutes of Medicine announce joint Pandemic Preparedness Task Force
June 1, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and RALEIGH, NC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) announced today the creation of the…
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Attorney General Wilson and coalition of 24 states urge Supreme Court to uphold Second Amendment
June 1, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – June 1, 2021 – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states to uphold the Second Amendment at the U.S. Supreme Court…
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Laurens School District 55 Announces Early Dismissal Days for Last Week of School
June 1, 2021
Students to Have Early Dismissal At the May monthly meeting of the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees, action was taken to modify two days on…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Program Competes in Palmetto Championship Tournament
May 31, 2021
The Clinton Jr Tennis Program (CJTP) had a strong showing in the Palmetto Championships over the Memorial Day weekend. Ten CJTP players competed in the 65th annual tennis tournament that…
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PC Draws Vanderbilt in Baseball Regional
May 31, 2021
Tim Corbin once coached baseball at Presbyterian. Now Corbin heads the country’s fourth-ranked team, Vanderbilt. The defending College World Series champions–it wasn’t played in 2020 — face the Blue Hose…
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Thornwell to Host Informational Meeting to Provide Update on LushAcres Farms
May 31, 2021
Last year the BUZZ reported on the revitalization of the Thornwell Farm. We’ve had glimpses of some progress and now you can learn more about what is coming for LushAcres…
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Dylan Frey of Laurens Selected as a Recipient of the Hunt Little Heroes Award
May 31, 2021
Hunt Military Communities (HMC) has announced the winners of its second annual “Hunt Little Heroes” program. In honor of Month of the Military Child, the Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes…
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CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre
May 31, 2021
CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre About the movie: Estella is a young and clever grifter who’s determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. She…
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Blue Hose Win First Big South Baseball Title
May 30, 2021
Presbyterian College, which got into the Ingles Big South Championship as the fourth and final seed, won the conference’s baseball tournament with an 8-5 victory on Saturday over top-seeded Campbell.…
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Clinton High School Senior Receives Richloom Scholarship
May 29, 2021
Clinton High senior, Ella Kennington Cooper was recently presented with Richloom’s 2021 $500 Scholarship Award. Ella is the daughter of Chip and Miki Cooper. She will graduate with Honors from…
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Understanding Your Portfolio and Fees
May 29, 2021
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA At the end of every month, quarter, and year, the investment world tallies returns and produces reports. Frequently the results are delivered in chart-filled reports…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and 14 Other State Treasurers Oppose Biden Administration’s Undue Pressure on Banking Industry
May 28, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he has joined a coalition of 15 State Treasurers to speak out against apparent attempts by President Joe Biden’s administration to pressure banks and…
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Lander University to offer new degree program in cybersecurity
May 27, 2021
Lander University has announced that classes for its new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity will begin in the fall of 2021. Lander’s Cybersecurity program educates and trains students for careers…
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PTC Summer Camps Offer Up Big Fun
May 26, 2021
Sometimes it’s good to look a gift horse in the mouth. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is offering an exciting slate of summer camps, including a brand-new horseback-riding camp conducted in…
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Piedmont Tech Once Again Offering Popular Contact Tracing Course
May 26, 2021
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Continuing Education Division once again is offering one of its newest QuickSkills courses, Contact Tracing. Introduced in February, interest in the program has been strong.…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins coalition of AGs urging congressional support for Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
May 26, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a coalition of 47 Attorneys General in urging congressional leaders to support the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act. The act, comprised…
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Help Build a Reading Buddy
May 26, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) is looking for twenty-five community members to help assemble Reading Buddies for incoming 4K students on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, starting at 9:00…
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Two from County Selected for North-South Baseball Games
May 26, 2021
Catcher Zak Rice of the Laurens Raiders and second baseman Kimon Quarles of the Clinton Red Devils have been chosen to play for the North Upstate team in the North-South…
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Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities
May 26, 2021
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 25th), the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses…
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Kelley’s Football Staff Takes Shape
May 25, 2021
Kevin Kelley’s football coaching staff at Presbyterian College is made up of newcomers to Clinton and holdovers from Tommy Spangler’s staff. Among the coaches following Kelley from Pulaski (Ark.) Academy…
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From Red Devils to Infantry Officers
May 25, 2021
Two of the most recent Infantry Officers in the U.S. Army. 2LT Zach Boling and 2LT Donovan Benson graduated from the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (IBOLC) this morning at…
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OSHA Backs New CDC Mask Recommendations … For Now, and Implications for Employer Policies
May 24, 2021
By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC The day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to “consider whether any emergency temporary standards…
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