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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Calling Young Artists in Laurens!
May 24, 2021
Laurens County Mayor Nathan Senn recently announced a call for art submissions. The Mayor’s office is where meetings with elected officials, city leaders and those looking to do business in…
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LCSO Summer Kickoff Includes Fun and Safety
May 24, 2021
Summertime means lots of fun for the kids and the Laurens County Sheriff’s office is kicking off Summer with a great event for families. The Sheriff’s Summer Kickoff will…
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Another Edition of Music in the Garden Scheduled for May 28th
May 24, 2021
If you’ve been to “Music in the Garden” at Verdin’s Too you know what a great event this is. If you haven’t been, the next opportunity is this Friday, May…
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“BE THE UNITERS AND HEALERS,” PC SPEAKER URGES GRADUATES
May 24, 2021
The 138th Commencement of Presbyterian College heard a reflection of “the dark days of the past year” and a hopeful, uplifting urging for graduates to be “the uniters and healers”…
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LCSO Jail & Bail Fundraiser Raises Record Amount
May 24, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office held their Third Annual Jail and Bail event on Friday, May 21st and by all accounts it was a huge success. Community leaders, business owners…
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County Council Regular Meeting – Tuesday, May 25th
May 24, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 for a regularly scheduled meeting. Following the opening of the meeting, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the agenda,…
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Lander digital marketing students gain real-world experience working with Smoothie King and Hydro One
May 24, 2021
Story by Zack Bennett Digital marketing students at Lander University gained real-world experience working with clients through the Business-College Connection Program and the South Carolina Small Business Development Center. The…
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New SC Behavioral Health Progress Report sees new challenges for mental health
May 24, 2021
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) are jointly releasing the South Carolina Behavioral Health 2021 Progress Report this…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in…
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Two Devil Netters Make All-State
May 20, 2021
Two members of Clinton High School’s Upstate champion tennis team have been named all-state in Class 2A by the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association. Senior Ike Waldron finished fourth in the…
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The Coffee Roost is Relocating and Expanding
May 19, 2021
A coffee shop is an anchor for any thriving town and the people of Laurens like their coffee. That is evident by the success of the Coffee Roost since opening…
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Great things on Tap this Weekend at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary
May 19, 2021
Open for just a few weeks now, the Palmetto Brothers Dispensary is quickly becoming a hot spot or place to be in downtown Laurens. This weekend is their grand opening…
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How to make business plans that work
May 19, 2021
By Jerry Bellune When an angel investor hired us to advise him on a proposed new newspaper, we took the plan to 3 publishers we knew. Each one thought the…
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Main Street Clinton Announces Explore Clinton Event Series
May 19, 2021
Explore Clinton will feel a lot like a block party. Beginning on June 3rd, the first Thursday of the month, Vance Park will be the place to be. Local residents,…
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Raiders Roll on to Friday in 4A Baseball Playoffs
May 18, 2021
Winning for the second time in three days, Laurens defeated Lugoff-Elgin 12-4 at Ed Prescott Field. The victory means the Raiders can skip right past a Wednesday elimination game and…
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Crusaders’ Littleton to Help Fly the Fleet
May 18, 2021
Laurens Academy offensive lineman Reles Littleton has committed to play football this fall at Erskine College in Due Wests. The Flying Fleet resumed its football program this year after a…
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Laurens District 56 Named National Beta District of Distinction
May 18, 2021
Clinton, SC – National Beta is proud to announce Laurens County School District 56 as a 2020-2021 National District of Distinction. This award is given to those deserving districts who…
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Installation of Senior Pastor at Westminster Church in Clinton
May 18, 2021
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton recently announced that their extended search for a new senior pastor has come to end with the calling of Chad Reynolds to be their senior…
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Community Shred Day Scheduled for June 19
May 18, 2021
How many years of financial and health related documents are you storing at home? And why? With almost everything accessible online, there is much less of a need to keep…
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SLED ISSUES PUBLIC GUIDANCE AFTER OPEN CARRY WITH TRAINING ACT SIGNED INTO LAW
May 17, 2021
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is issuing guidance to the public regarding the Open Carry with Training Act that was signed into law Monday to ensure those who…
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Lander Names Holloway Trustee Emeritus
May 17, 2021
The Lander University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to posthumously appoint Maurice Holloway, a former board member, as trustee emeritus. The decision was made at the board’s meeting on May…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is celebrating National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) once again with its popular PalmettoBaby Grant…
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Clinton High School Prom – A Night Under the Stars
May 16, 2021
The end of the school year is always a special time with many celebrations and on Saturday, May 15th celebrate is what they did. The Clinton High School prom was…
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Now showing at the Capitol Theatre – LOVE AND MONSTERS (PG-13)
May 16, 2021
Love and Monsters (PG-13) is now showing at the Capitol Theatre. About the movie: Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson, along with the rest of humanity, has been…
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FREE MANUFIRSTSC TRAINING QUALIFIES PARTICIPANTS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT
May 16, 2021
Jeopardy challenge of the day ― Answer: An educational opportunity that delivers four manufacturing certifications in one ― a $995 value at no cost to qualified participants. Question: What is…
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NEW COURSE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENTS
May 16, 2021
Could your Zoom background use some professional tweaking? How do you best manage your time while working remotely? Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has just the thing for workers in the…
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PC’s Campbell Voted Runner-Up for Buchanan Award
May 16, 2021
Colby Campbell, Presbyterian College’s record-setting linebacker, was the runner-up in voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, annually awarded to the best defensive player n NCAA Division I (FCS). Buchanan, who…
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Lander University hosts annual Student Academic Symposium
May 16, 2021
Lander University’s Honors College hosted its annual Student Academic Symposium in mid-April, where students from various fields of study had the opportunity to present their original research projects. “The Academic…
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Raiders Win Playoff Opener
May 16, 2021
Jackson Edwards pitched 6-2/3 strong innings and Zak Rice recorded a save as Laurens won its Class 4A baseball playoff opener on Saturday, 4-1, over Catawba Ridge of Fort Mill.…
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Clinton Boys Tennis Compete in SCHSL AAA State Championship
May 16, 2021
The Clinton High Boys Tennis team competed in the SCHSL AAA State Championship against Oceanside Collegiate in Florence on Saturday. While it wasn’t their day, the Red Devils competed at…
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
May 15, 2021
The Moving on Main 5K was a big hit with runners and walkers. Over one hundred people registered for the event and the enthusiasm could be seen as the they…
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A Fabulous “Finally Friday” in Laurens
May 15, 2021
Friday, the last day of the traditional work week and gateway to the weekend. “Finally Friday” is an event in Laurens hosted by Main Street Laurens to encourage local residents…
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United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Acquisition of FinTrust Capital Partners, LLC
May 13, 2021United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) today announced that its Advisory Services division will be expanding through the acquisition of FinTrust Capital Partners, LLC (FinTrust), and its operating subsidiaries…
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Clean It Up or be Written Up – County Council Passes Ordinance #897
May 12, 2021
Time to clean up Laurens County and County Council just put some muscle behind the enforcement of litter issues. On the agenda at their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night, Council…
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Colonial Pipeline Reopens One Day After Governor Urges South Carolinians Not to Panic
May 12, 2021
Great news just days after the announcement of the Colonial pipeline shutdown. Company officials announced late Wednesday that they have initiated restart of pipeline operations “all lines, including those lateral…
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Laurens County Development Corporation Strategic Planning Process Continues
May 12, 2021
You’ve heard the phrase it takes a village, right? Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) knows that the real potential for getting things done and making a difference lies in the…
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Laurens School Districts 55 and 56 Release Information Regarding Students
May 12, 2021
As reported here on the BUZZ, on Tuesday, Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-23, which empowers South Carolina parents to decide whether their children should wear masks in public schools throughout…
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The Weekend Lineup in Laurens
May 12, 2021
The weather is looking promising and Main Street Laurens has a lineup of events for you to consider for this weekend. “We’re excited to get back to events that welcome…
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AG Alan Wilson joins coalition of 44 Attorneys General urging Facebook to abandon launch of Instagram Kids
May 12, 2021
Coalition Sends Letter Expressing Serious Concerns Over Safety and Well-Being of Children (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Citing serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children and the harm social media…
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Clinton Wins Upper State Tennis Title
May 12, 2021
The top of the lineup led Clinton High School’s boys’ tennis team to the Class 3A Upper State championship with a 4-3 victory over visiting Seneca on Tuesday. The Red…
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Eight Lander University Employees Graduate
May 12, 2021
When 377 graduates walked across the stage during Lander University’s 163rd commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 11, eight employees of Lander were included in those ranks. Employee graduates included Dr.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Order Empowering Parents to Decide On Masks in Schools, Restricts Local Mask Mandates, and Prohibits Vaccine Passports
May 11, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-23, which empowers South Carolina parents to decide whether their children should wear masks in public schools throughout the state. The…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces price gouging statute in effect because of pipeline disruption
May 11, 2021
(COLUMBIA, SC) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that he has declared an abnormal disruption in the market following the hacking of the Colonial Pipeline and therefore the…
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Clinton Boys Tennis to Play in Upper State Championship Today
May 11, 2021
If you know anything about Clinton High Tennis you know that they are no strangers to winning. The boys’ tennis team has been on fire all season and tonight at…
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Two PC football players named All-America
May 11, 2021
A pair of Presbyterian College seniors, Colby Campbell and Keith Pearson, earned FCS All-America accolades. Both are South Carolinians. Campbell is from Montmorenci and South Aiken High School, Pearson from…
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Laurens County Gets Social
May 10, 2021
Great things are happening in Laurens County, but you can’t possibly be everywhere at once. That’s where our new feature on the BUZZ, the social scene, comes into play. We…
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Martha Franks Retirement Community Recognizes Recipient of the 2021 Resident Volunteer Award
May 10, 2021
Luther Townsend: Simply for the love of giving and for the benefit of the community My first encounter with Luther Townsend was standing at the door waiting a couple of…
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Laurens County Council to Meet on Tuesday for Regularly Scheduled Meeting
May 10, 2021
Laurens County Council is will meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 for a regularly scheduled meeting. Following the opening of the meeting, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the…
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