Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR honored with awards at SCDAR Fall Forum
September 15, 2026
The Issaqueena Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is celebrating recent chapter and individual honors received last month. The awards were presented during the South…
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Grid Iron Update: Red Devils and Saints fall on the road in quiet Week 4
September 14, 2026
Laurens County got through Friday, Sept. 11, with only two games played, and neither ended the way local fans wanted. Clinton High School The Red Devils made the trip to…
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For Lander student, children’s book is story of farming, family and faith
September 14, 2026
For Lander University student Emalie White, farming is about far more than planting seeds, tending crops and putting food on the table. It is about family, faith and gratitude for…
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Imagination Library campaign issues $95 challenge ahead of Dolly Parton Day
September 14, 2026
Laurens County First Steps is asking donors for a specific number this month: $95. The figure is a nod to “9 to 5,” the Dolly Parton song that gave the…
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Sheriff’s office K9 event raises more than $4,000 for Laurens County canine team
September 14, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office raised more than $4,000 for its K9 program during the agency’s annual K9 event Saturday, drawing what deputies described as record attendance for the popular…
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New study: S.C. infrastructure investments projected to generate $66.7 billion in economic impact
September 14, 2026
Approximately $39 billion in infrastructure investment across South Carolina from fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2028 is expected to generate $66.7 billion in total economic activity, according to new…
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Crave Clinton marks three years with a week of specials, giveaways and pirate talk
September 13, 2026
Crave Clinton is turning 3, and the downtown shake and tea shop is stretching the celebration across a full week. The birthday week runs Monday, Sept. 14, through Saturday, Sept.…
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Gold Standard: Lander recognized for supporting those who serve our nation
September 13, 2026
Lander University has been named a Gold Standard awardee by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA), a statewide recognition for its commitment to those who have served the…
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Upstate invited to fill GSP for veterans’ Honor Flight homecoming
September 13, 2026
Ninety South Carolina veterans will fly from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a special Honor Flight, and Upstate Warrior Solution is asking the community…
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Back-to-Back Champs: PC School of Pharmacy wins 2026 Self-Care Bowl at the South Carolina Pharmacy Association annual convention
September 13, 2026
For the third time in five years, a team of students from the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) was named the winner of the 2026 Self-Care Bowl, a competition…
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Spots still open for Laurens County Museum’s Festival of Trees
September 13, 2026
The Laurens County Museum still has openings in its second annual Festival of Trees and is encouraging the community to sign up before the holiday display opens this fall. The…
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Mayor Senn to host Talk of the Town at Press & Pointer
September 13, 2026
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn will host the next Talk of the Town, an informal public forum, on Friday, Sept. 18, at Press & Pointer Coffee House, 103 E. Laurens St.…
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New parking lot opens in downtown Fountain Inn
September 13, 2026
Drivers and visitors to downtown Fountain Inn have more room to park this weekend with the opening of a new public parking lot at Jones and Wall streets. The city…
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Two Lander Education Leaders Named to Multi-State Coalition
September 12, 2026
Two members of Lander University’s College of Education have been named to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association Coalition of Partner States. Dr. Stephen Bismarck, dean of the College…
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Upstate Warrior Solution stands with those who answered the call
September 9, 2026
This week marks 25 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a morning that sent a generation of Americans toward recruiting offices, firehouses and police academies. A quarter century…
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The need is real, and the Laurens County Cancer Association is meeting it
September 9, 2026
The need is real, and the Laurens County Cancer Association is answering it one tank of gas and one meal replacement at a time. Over June, July and August, the…
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Registration open for Annual Training 2026: strategies, solutions, and inspiration for South Carolina’s changemakers
September 9, 2026
What does it take to create meaningful impact in today’s rapidly changing environment? That question will be at the center of the Protech Annual Training 2026, Presented by Ritedose and…
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Clinton High senior named National Merit semifinalist
September 9, 2026
William “Samuel” Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more…
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Seeds for Success applications open for South Carolina student agribusiness entrepreneurs
September 9, 2026
Students across South Carolina have until Sept. 16 to declare their intent to compete in this year’s Seeds for Success Entrepreneurship Program, which offers up to $5,000 in funding for…
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Governor ceremonially signs Nutt Act protecting visitation rights in long-term care
September 9, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster ceremonially signed the Senator Roger A. Nutt Act on Tuesday at the Spartanburg County Courthouse, marking a state law that lets long-term care residents decide who may…
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National Preparedness Month puts focus on household readiness
September 9, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s federal theme, “Americans Stand Ready,” frames disaster planning as a matter of self-reliance. Households that can get by on their own for…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 800 acres in Laurens and Union Counties
September 8, 2026
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever has permanently protected more than 800 acres across Laurens and Union counties through three new conservation easements. The newly protected lands preserve family farms, working…
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Capitol Theatre to show ‘Tombstone’ free of charge Friday
September 8, 2026
The City of Laurens will host a free showing of the 1993 Western “Tombstone” at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, Sept. 11. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie…
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National Night Out comes to downtown Clinton on Sept. 17
September 8, 2026
The City of Clinton and the Clinton Police Department will host National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in downtown Clinton. Admission is free, and the…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 fundraiser set for Saturday
September 8, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual K9 fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Tractor Supply Co., 917 E. Main St. in Laurens,…
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Costumes and trails collide at second annual Trick or Trail 5K in Laurens
September 8, 2026
Runners, walkers and anyone willing to log 3.1 miles in a costume will gather at Collyar Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the second annual Trick or Trail 5K. The…
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Lander Community Lecture Series Opens with Discussion of Ideas that Shaped Independence
September 8, 2026
A discussion on the Declaration of Independence launched the annual Lander University Community Lecture Series by covering a wide range of topics related to the historic document. Dr. Ryan Floyd,…
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Help clear South Carolina’s waterways: A call for visionary donors
September 7, 2026
South Carolina’s coastal waters and pristine marshlands face a critical challenge: accumulating marine debris and heavy wreckage that threaten local ecosystems and wildlife. While community volunteer efforts make a meaningful…
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Laurens Academy’s Caleb Hardy named Touchdown Club player of the week
September 7, 2026
Laurens Academy senior Caleb Hardy, an H-back and linebacker for the Crusaders, has been named the Laurens County Touchdown Club player of the week for games played Friday, Sept. 4.…
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New Grant to Fund More Summer Research at Lander
September 7, 2026
More South Carolina students will have access to research while in college thanks to a recently awarded grant. The grant, funded by the National Science Foundation, will allow Lander University’s…
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Grid Iron Recap: Red Devils and Crusaders stay unbeaten, Raiders and Saints drop road-week matchups
September 7, 2026
Laurens County’s four high school football teams split the week of Sept. 4, with Clinton and Laurens Academy adding to unbeaten starts while Laurens District 55 and Thornwell Charter School…
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Clinton girls tennis blanks High Point Academy 7-0
September 7, 2026
Clinton High School’s girls tennis team swept High Point Academy 7-0, dropping just one game across the entire match. The Red Devils won all five singles matches in straight sets.…
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Behind the lens: Kayla Haupfear takes a leap of faith in Clinton
September 7, 2026
After 16 years in dentistry, a Clinton mom bets on the camera she’s been holding since childhood Kayla Haupfear’s first experience with a camera wasn’t behind one. It was in…
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New Laurens County 4-H teen supper club seeks members
September 6, 2026
A new Laurens County 4-H club is looking for teens who want to gather around a table, learn everyday skills and build friendships along the way. The Laurens County 4-H…
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Laurens County Humane Society sets Chips and Tips clinic for Sept. 19
September 6, 2026
The Laurens County Humane Society will host its Chips and Tips clinic Saturday, Sept. 19, at 793 Poplar St. in Clinton, offering low-cost vaccinations, microchipping and other pet services on…
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City of Laurens invites residents to share messages of thanks for first responders
September 6, 2026
The City of Laurens is asking residents to take a moment this week to thank the men and women who answer the call in an emergency. In recognition of Sept.…
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Why Does State Government Work the Way It Does? Vincent Sheheen to Explain at Lander
September 6, 2026
For anyone who has ever wondered why South Carolina government works the way it does, Vincent Sheheen offers a perspective shaped by years of public service. Sheheen, whose political career…
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South Carolina Association for Justice mourns the passing of Joe Rice
September 4, 2026
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) joins the legal community across South Carolina and the nation in mourning the passing of Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, co-founder of Motley Rice…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2026 Angel Charities
September 3, 2026
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center to Hold Diaper Drive-Thru in Downtown Clinton Tuesday
September 3, 2026
Families in Laurens County who need a little extra help with diapers and wipes will have another opportunity to receive support when the Upstate Pregnancy Center hosts a Diaper Drive-Thru…
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Community Invited to “Faith Through the Fire” Featuring 9/11 Firefighter Niels Jorgensen
September 2, 2026
As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Fountain Inn community is invited to gather for “Faith Through the Fire: A 9/11 Firefighter’s Story of Survival”, a…
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Six years later, the shine has not worn off
September 2, 2026
By Brenda Stewart, publisher, Laurens County Buzz On Sept. 1, the Laurens County Buzz turned six years old. I will admit something. When I started this, I worried I would…
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Gel plate workshop hosted by Clinton Art Gallery promises paint, texture and zero pressure
September 2, 2026
Anyone who has ever wanted to make art but felt intimidated by a blank canvas may find a friendlier starting point Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Clinton Art Gallery hosts…
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Brewedly Awakened Coffee: Good Coffee, Good Neighbors and a Name Born on the Road
September 2, 2026
Laurens County Coffee Series, Part Two Some businesses get their names in a conference room. Brewedly Awakened Coffee got its name somewhere on the highway to Asheville. It was 2024,…
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SC Commerce announces new general counsel
September 2, 2026
Patrick Turner to oversee agency’s legal division The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Patrick Turner has joined the agency as general counsel. Turner will oversee…
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THRIVE Laurens County to host community Data Walk exploring health priorities across the county – Sept. 30
September 2, 2026
LAURENS, S.C. – THRIVE Laurens County will host a community Data Walk on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting residents, community leaders, health partners and…
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Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club
September 2, 2026
By Tom Poland October 1977—April 1990 Where The Music Died Now and then a kind of gravity draws me to an old building. I’m driving south on SC Highway 25…
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Blink Book Review: “Woe Is I” by Patricia O’Conner”
September 2, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve been working my way through some new and not-so-new favorite writing books this summer. One I’ve revisited is the latest edition of Patricia T.…
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McMaster signs supplemental spending bill sending $5.1 million to Laurens County projects
September 1, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster signed H. 3305, the supplemental appropriations act, on Sept. 1, releasing one-time state dollars for hundreds of local projects across South Carolina, including more than $5.1 million…
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Clinton to open new recreation complex with ribbon cutting Sept. 8
September 1, 2026
The City of Clinton will mark the grand opening of the Clinton Recreation Complex with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m., opening a facility that has been…
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