Hello Weekend – Here’s the Lineup in Laurens County
July 1, 2021
And just like that we are nearing the end of another work week and the coming weekend will be packed with things to do. It will be busier than usual…
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Independence Day Celebrations in Laurens County
June 30, 2021
You don’t have to go far in Laurens County to find some great patriotic celebrations including parades, barbeque and of course, fireworks. The celebrations will start on Friday and…
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Joanna Woodside Elementary School Home to Little Free Library
June 30, 2021
Joanna Woodside Elementary School now has its own Little Free Library. The Little Free Library is a gift from Bailey Suarez. Suarez wanted to place the library at Joanna-Woodson in…
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Preparing Your Pets for Fireworks
June 30, 2021
The 4th of July holiday is a fun time for family and friends to get together to celebrate Independence Day. The celebrating usually culminates with the big bang of fireworks…
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Abby Pilgrim is the “heart of the Academic Success Center”
June 30, 2021
Abby Pilgrim, of Ware Shoals, initially intended to enroll at a large university away from home, especially since her parents work at Lander and live just around the corner. Her…
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Legislature Honors Lander Women’s Basketball Team
June 30, 2021
The South Carolina Legislature recently honored Lander University’s women’s basketball team for its historic 2020-2021 season. Two of the sponsors of the House resolution, John McCravy and Anne Parks, were…
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Officers Recognized at Partnership Breakfast
June 30, 2021
The 8th Circuit Alcohol Enforcement Team held a Recognition Breakfast to honor the work of law enforcement in the fight against underage drinking and tobacco use. AET is a partnership…
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Clinton Junior Legion Team Sweeps Greenwood
June 29, 2021
With a full roster available, Clinton Post 56 improved to 3-2 thanks to a doubleheader sweep of visiting Greenwood. The Dirt Devils won by scores of 5-1 and 6-2. Read…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Tuesday is Trivia Night at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary
June 28, 2021
Put your thinking cap on because Tuesday night is trivia night. That’s right, every Tuesday night from 7:00 – 9:00 pm you can test your knowledge of various topics in…
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Laurens County Public Library to Provide Tech Education Sessions
June 28, 2021
Need help with your laptop or mobile device? Beginning Monday, July 5th the Laurens County Public Library will begin providing 15 and 30 tech sessions to assist you. For more…
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Explore Clinton Second Event – Thursday, July 1st
June 28, 2021
The second in the series “Explore Clinton” will play out in Vance Park this Thursday, July 1st. Bring your friends and neighbors and come out to Vance Park for a…
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City of Clinton Holiday Trash Pickup
June 28, 2021
The City of Clinton Department of Public Works Sanitation Division will revise their garbage collection schedule for the the week of July 4, 2021 due to the observation of the…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as School’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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Rising Sophomores at Clinton High participate in Summer Scholars Program
June 28, 2021
Last week, 29 rising sophomores participated in Summer Scholars at CHS as part of GEAR UP. During the week, the students worked on their college essays, dug into SAT grammar,…
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Worley Creates Endowed Scholarship for Lander Bass Fishing Team
June 28, 2021
Mike Worley, executive director of The Lander Foundation, has created an endowed scholarship for a member of Lander University’s bass fishing team. The WorleyBirdFarms Scholarship honors the farm in Ohio…
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Laurens 55 Student Nutrition Offers Free Summer Meals
June 28, 2021
Laurens 55 Student Nutrition is offering free summer meals for all children, ages 0-18 years of age, through curbside pick up this summer. Next week meal pick up will begin…
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BJUgrass Brings the House Down at Music in the Garden Event
June 28, 2021
Verdin’s Too, the host of a series of free music concerts set in their open-air nursery, took things to a new level with the latest event. Friday, June 25th was…
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Lunch with PC’s New Football Coach
June 28, 2021
Kevin Kelley was one of America’s most successful high school coaches, and he was likely the country’s most well-known. He took over as head coach at Presbyterian College following the…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Players Compete in Several Tournaments
June 28, 2021
Nathan Meade played in the SAC Jr Classic in Spartanburg this weekend. He played singles and doubles matches on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He won his first singles match, and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses
June 25, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and business leaders from around the state for a ceremonial bill signing of S.147, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces line item vetoes of FY 2021-2022 state budget
June 25, 2021Governor Vetoes 226 Earmarks Totaling $152.25 million Governor Henry McMaster announced his line item vetoes of the FY 2021-2022 state budget at a statehouse news conference. Totaling $152.5 million, the…
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Blood Connection Emergency Blood Drive this Sunday, Westminster Church in Clinton
June 24, 2021
The local blood supply is critically low after months of historically low blood donor turnout. The Blood Connection is asking the community to help remedy the situation by giving blood.…
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Clinton’s Junior Legion Nine Falls to Mid-Carolina
June 24, 2021
Clinton’s new Junior American Legion baseball team fell by a score 7-6 on Wednesday night to Mid-Carolina. The Post 56 roster was depleted by the absence of six players, and…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Is there a perfect logo?
June 23, 2021
By Ken Gasque Yes, there is a perfect logo. It’s my favorite logo, and it’s most commonly found in the South.* It’s abstract. It’s simple. It’s bold. It’s symmetrical.…
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LCSO Schedules School Supply Drive for August 6th
June 23, 2021
Summer is just starting, but August will be here before we know it. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has announced their annual School Supply Drive will be held at the…
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Dr. Tess Gemberling earns Young Faculty Teaching Award
June 23, 2021
Dr. Tess Gemberling is the recipient of Lander University’s 2021 Young Faculty Teaching Award. Gemberling completed her third year as assistant professor of psychology and “consistently receives very positive feedback…
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On Tap this Weekend in Laurens County
June 23, 2021
The weekend is almost here and once again there’s much to do right here in Laurens County. Here’s a run down of some events and things to do that we…
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Capitol Theatre to Show F9:The Fast Saga Starting Friday
June 23, 2021
About the movie: Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon.…
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Laurens County Says NO to Litter with Countywide Initiative
June 23, 2021
No one likes to see trash thrown into the streets, on the side of the road or in our natural parks and recreation areas. Over the years, many dedicated volunteers…
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City of Laurens “Lights the Night” in One-of-a-kind Independence Day Celebration
June 23, 2021
The City of Laurens will ‘blaze’ a new trail on the night of July 3rd with “Laurens Lights the Night” as it seeks to become a regional destination for the…
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Pridgen’s Bat Leads Greenwood Legion Team
June 23, 2021
Aidan Pridgen, former Laurens Raider now playing baseball at USC Lancaster, has ripped 5 hits in his last 8 at-bats for the Greenwood Post 20 American Legion team. Pridgen led…
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LDHS Names 2 New Coaches
June 23, 2021
Tommy Spires, Laurens District High athetics director, announced the hiring of new coaches in girls’ soccer and volleyball. Sarah Albertson now coaches soccer, and Kelsey Davis Harp leads the volleyball…
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Verdin’s Too Brings BJUgrass to Music in the Garden
June 22, 2021
Verdin’s Too is getting ready to kick it up on a notch in their “Music in the Garden” events. This Friday, June 25th, they will bring BJUgrass to the garden…
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Laurens County Council Meeting -Tuesday, June 22nd
June 21, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 22nd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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Muffin Mam Job Fair Thursday, June 24
June 21, 2021
Muffin Mam is hiring! If you’re looking for a job or interested in something new this may be just what you are looking for. Current openings with Muffin Mam include:…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Program Announces Summer Camp
June 21, 2021
Clinton has a long history of producing great tennis players and the Clinton Jr. Tennis Program has been large part of it. More than 106 kids have come through the…
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Laurens County Humane Society to Hold Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic July 21st
June 21, 2021
The Laurens County Humane Society has announced a Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic in Clinton for July 21st. If you wish to have your pet spayed or neutered, schedule an appointment call 803-783-1267…
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Piedmont Tech Students Honored for Excellence
June 21, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 50 conscientious student leaders at its 45th Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. PTC President Dr. Hope E. Rivers…
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Marketing Minute: Communicating Effectively to Diverse Audiences
June 21, 2021
Marketing Minute with Valentina Rojas, NP Strategy With an increasingly diverse nation, your audience is likely to speak various languages or have differing backgrounds. This week’s video shares tips on…
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LCSO Celebrates Graduation of Fallen Officer’s Daughter
June 21, 2021
Members of law enforcement often refer to their colleagues as family. They spend so much time together and, in many cases, rely on each other in life and death situations.…
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Eddie Marshall Recognized for Fundraising Efforts by LCSO
June 18, 2021
On Thursday June 17th, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office recognized Joanna Woodson Principal Eddie Marshall for his tremendous support and contributions to the Christmas for Kids Program. Mr. Marshall has…
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PC Football Schedule Features Unfamiliar Foes
June 18, 2021
Presbyterian College’s football schedule includes only three opponents — Davidson, Stetson and Campbell — that the Blue Hose have played more than five times in the past. Of the 11…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
June 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of…
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Another weekend, so what’s on tap in Laurens County?
June 17, 2021
There’s something for everyone in Laurens County. From dining to music, movies and markets. Here just some of the line-up for this weekend: Friday, June 18th: Head over to Verdin’s…
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City of Clinton Helpful Guide to Disposal of Household Items
June 16, 2021
Below is a helpful list of disposal information for your sanitation pick up. This information is also available at the Utility Billing office if you would like to pick up…
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Fireworks for Graduates in Clinton – Thursday, June 17th
June 16, 2021
The end of the school year always brings a time for celebrating and this year is no different. As they did last year, the City of Clinton will host a…
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Blood Donations Needed as Levels Reach Critical Low
June 16, 2021
The Blood Connection is in critical need of donations. They will be at the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, June 17th 4:15PM TO 6:15PM. If you’ve never given blood…
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Protecting Your Children’s Credit
June 16, 2021
By Brittany M. Midgette As you sort through your mail, you may notice that some mail has arrived that is addressed to your child. For example, your ten-year-old child may…
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