Laurens native designs set for first post-COVID professional musical in the U.S.
September 7, 2020
Laurens native Randall Parsons has been a designer in New York for the last 20 years. He’s worked for a theater company in Long Island, as well as in theater…
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LCSO Bloodhound Sandy Retires
September 4, 2020
I would like to take this time to inform everyone that our Bloodhound Sandy is now retired. Sandy has been a hardworking and vital team member to this office for…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 8, 2020
September 4, 2020
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:30 pm at the historic courthouse on the public square in Laurens for the regularly scheduled meeting. In addition to…
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Junior political science major leads voter registration campaign
September 4, 2020
“College students have traditionally voted at one of the lowest rates of any group in the United States,” according to an op-ed published in the Los Angeles Times earlier this year. Trinity…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 3, 2020
Combined $314 million investment to create more than 1,500 jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink (LiDestri) and GEM Opportunity…
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JAWS showing at The Capitol Theatre – Sept 4-10
September 3, 2020
The Capitol Theatre is open with Free Admission sponsored by Laurens CPW! JAWS (PG) FREE admission sponsored by LAURENS CPW The Capitol Theatre 104 South Public Square, Laurens, South Carolina, 29360 SEP…
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South Carolina is Lagging in 2020 Census Self-Response Rate and Deadline is Looming
September 2, 2020
You’ve probably received several mail pieces requesting that you participate in the 2020 census and maybe even a few emails. Now County Council and other local community leaders are urging…
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Welcome to the BUZZ!
September 2, 2020
I’m so excited to bring you the first edition of the eNewsletter for the LaurensCountyBUZZ. The BUZZ was created to provide a single source for all things Laurens County. It’s…
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South Carolina Public Radio announces schedule updates
September 2, 2020
Three programs leaving lineup; two new programs to be introduced SC Public Radio (SCPR) has announced plans to update its schedule. Due to limitations caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Thorne Celebrates 6 Years in Laurens
September 2, 2020
In 2014, family owned and operated Thorne Ambulance Service (TAS) opened their Laurens office and began providing full-time service to the citizens and visitors of Laurens County. Ryan Thorne, founder…
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4-H School Enrichment Programs
September 2, 2020
While delivery methods are changing due to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols, 4-H school enrichment programs are still available to our teachers! These programs are available to grades K-12 in all…
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Laurens County 4-Her Wins SC 4-H Small Garden Project
September 2, 2020
The SC 4-H Small Garden Project is a hands-on project that allows youth to set goals and plan activities and strategies to achieve those outcomes, even in the face of…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Distributes Bookbags and Supplies
September 1, 2020
Last Friday, August 28th, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo to collect school supplies for local children. Staff and volunteers of both offices…
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The Capitol Theatre has a free showing of Back to the Future 2
August 31, 2020
The Capitol Theatre is open and showing Back to the Future 2 (PG) August 28th – Sept. 3rd. Free Admission sponsored by Laurens CPW! FRI-SAT 4:00, 7:00 SUN 3:00 MON-TUE Closed…
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Attorney General Wilson announces largest single legal settlement in South Carolina history
August 31, 2020
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State of South Carolina and the United States government have reached a $600 million settlement to end six years of litigation related to…
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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies program resumes on campus, online
August 31, 2020The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar When I Grow Up Sweepstakes for $529 grants
August 31, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
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Laurens County Museum Hires Project Manager/Interim Director
August 31, 2020
The Laurens County Museum is pleased to announce the hire of Laura Clifford Cook as the project manager and interim director. Cook has been volunteering with the museum since February…
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About LaurensCountyBUZZ
August 31, 2020About LaurensCountyBUZZ The LaurensCountyBUZZ has been created to bring the news of Laurens County to the residents in a timely manner and…. it’s FREE! Yep, it’s free for individuals to…
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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies Program Resumes On Campus, Online
August 31, 2020
The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Soccer
August 31, 2020
Clinton YMCA Soccer Practice begins next week! There are limited spots still available in all age divisions ( 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 year olds).
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Relocating and Expanding
August 31, 2020
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has been serving the community for 103 years. During that time, the pharmacy has been in five different locations including its current location of 216 South Broad…
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Magistrate Court to Continue at The Ridge During September
August 31, 2020
The Laurens County Magistrate Court will continue to operate from The Ridge during the month of September. The move to this temporary location in August enabled the Magistrate’s office to…
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Virtual Art Exhibit Laments, Celebrates That Nothing Lasts Forever
August 28, 2020“Everything That Was Forever,” featuring work by South Carolina artist Christopher Rico, will be on exhibition online from September 3 to November 20. The art exhibit includes Rico’s recent abstract…
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A M King wins national Design-Build awards for TrueCore Insulated Metal Panel facility in Laurens County
August 26, 2020Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been recognized with two separate national awards from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)…
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New Pharmacy Students Serve the Community
August 26, 2020
Last week, first-year pharmacy student Rachel Blocker didn’t practice using a mortar and pestle to compound medicine. She didn’t practice formulating treatment plans for patients either. Instead, orientation for Blocker…
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Lander University Student Support Services to receive federal grant
August 26, 2020
Lander University has once again received a five-year grant to fund its Student Support Services program, awarded by the United States Department of Education through the federal TRiO programs. Lander…
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Eaton launches first-of-its-kind capacitor recycling program as part of effort to drive a more circular economy
August 26, 2020
GREENWOOD, SC – Power management company Eaton announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to…
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Greek Life Director Begins Volunteer Roles, Assists Students With Virtual Recruitment
August 26, 2020
When the traditional college environment changed during the second half of last semester, Marissa Buck, PC’s Greek Life director, says staff tried to intentionally program for student connection—gathering virtually and…
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Thornwell’s Farm is Back!
August 26, 2020One of our greatest values is stewarding all that God has entrusted to us—from the Board of Trustees (BOT), our staff, the people we serve, and our treasured alumni, to…
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South Carolina applies for Lost Wages Assistance grant
August 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey announced today that the state of South Carolina submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost…
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LCSO Annual School Supply Drive – August 28th
August 25, 2020The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is holding our annual School Supply Drive on Friday, August 28th at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM. All donations will go to local…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Crime Mapping For Public Access
August 25, 2020The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office introduced their online crime map in May 2020. The crime map allows citizens to see where crime is being reported throughout Laurens County. Citizens can…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases assessment waiver survey for public input
August 25, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education released an online survey for public input on the requested assessment waiver to the United States Department of Education. As required by the Every Student…
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Tapestry Tuesday’s at Ten
August 24, 2020
Join us on Facebook Live tomorrow for Tapestry Tuesday’s at Ten. Every Tuesday at 10am we will host a Facebook Live on new arrivals, sales etc. You never know…
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SC State Fair is Giving Back – October 20-21
August 24, 2020
In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Biology And Pharmacy Professors Awarded Research Grants
August 21, 2020Two Presbyterian College faculty members have been awarded grants for their research on the undergraduate campus and at the PC School of Pharmacy. Dr. Austin Shull ’11, assistant professor of…
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Office of Regulatory Staff approves $26.1 million in infrastructure expansion
August 21, 2020As part of the broadband infrastructure component of Act 142 authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly and signed by the Governor on June 25, 2020, the South Carolina Office…
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Navigating Early Childhood Development via Virtual Learning
August 20, 2020
An essential component of our continuum of care is our unique, full-service Child Development Center (CDC), focused not only on the children who attend but also on their families. Each child’s…
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PC School Of Pharmacy Enters Agreement With Spartanburg Community College
August 19, 2020
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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Students To Begin Class On Campus, Online
August 19, 2020
PC School of Pharmacy students will be divided into Blue cohorts and Garnet cohorts when they begin classes on Monday, Aug. 24. Each week, one group will attend classes on…
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Filing for Nonpartisan Offices Closed on Monday
August 19, 2020The deadline to file for nonpartisan offices was noon on Monday. Nonpartisan positions open for this election cycle in Laurens County and those who have filed to run for them…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches “Tarp it or Ticket” Litter Campaign
August 19, 2020
In some areas of the county litter is a real problem. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is launching a “Tarp it or ticket” campaign to remind citizens that littering will…
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Lander Early Childhood Education Program Ranked Highly
August 19, 2020
Lander University’s early childhood education program has been ranked as the 17th best program of its kind in the country, according to the website Study.com. More than 40 million visitors…
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Clinton YMCA Soccer Fall Registration
August 19, 2020
Clinton YMCA Soccer Fall Registration Three Playing Divisions: Ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 (age as of 9/1/20) League games will be played Monday, Tuesday &/or Thursday @5 PM at PC…
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Clinton Family YMCA CEO Gene Simmons to Retire at End of Year
August 19, 2020
Mr. Gene Simmons, CEO of the Clinton Family YMCA, has announced plans to retire, effective December 31, 2020. He officially informed the Clinton YMCA’s Board of Directors on Thursday evening,…
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Not Just Surviving but Thriving – Tapestry Boutique in Clinton Celebrates 34 years
August 18, 2020
Laurens County residents have come to know the ladies at Tapestry over the past 34 years. almost like family. Photo: Megan Kauble Knight, Leslie Anne Cooper Jackson It was actually…
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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line
August 18, 2020
Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…
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Original Six Foundation announces new programming across the state
August 18, 2020
Partnership with Bojangles, the Carolina Panthers, and the Longleaf Fund Focuses on Early Childhood Literacy The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced it will assume leadership of the My First…
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More SC residents now have access to SC Thrive’s rent assistance program
August 18, 2020
SC Thrive offers immediate relief for South Carolina residents still struggling to pay rent during the Coronavirus pandemic. The organization is now accepting Rental Assistance Program applications from households that previously…
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