East Main Street closed in Clinton for manhole repairs
September 1, 2026
The city of Clinton has closed a section of East Main Street until further notice while crews repair a manhole cover at the intersection of Clay Street and East Main…
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David Stumbo to be Featured Speaker Sept. 16 for Lander’s Constitution Day Observance
September 1, 2026
Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo will be the featured guest speaker for the annual Constitution Day observance at Lander University. Sponsored by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences,…
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From mill village to Main Street: South Carolina’s stake in Labor Day
September 1, 2026
For most families, Labor Day means one more cookout before the school year settles in, a last trip to the lake or simply a Monday off. The holiday that arrives…
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Chamber’s Before Hours networking returns Oct. 1 at the historic courthouse
September 1, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host its next Before Hours Networking event Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the newly renovated Historic Laurens County Courthouse,…
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9/11 Hero Walk set for Sept. 11 in Clinton
September 1, 2026
Clinton residents will gather early on the morning of Sept. 11 to walk in remembrance of the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The 9/11 Hero Walk, organized by…
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Good and kind people are rising up around Barefoot Acres and its vendors
September 1, 2026
Something good is growing out of a hard week in Fountain Inn. Days after Barefoot Acres announced that repeated thefts had forced it to stop carrying local vendor products at…
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Christ City of Refuge is helping South Carolinians start again
September 1, 2026
For someone trying to rebuild their life after homelessness, addiction, or incarceration, a second chance can depend on things many of us take for granted. A safe place to sleep.…
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Cromer named Touchdown Club player of the week after Clinton’s win over Laurens
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, August 28th, the Player of the week is Clinton High School running back and defensive…
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City of Laurens to host public workshop on animal and livestock ordinance
August 31, 2026
The City of Laurens will hold a community workshop Tuesday, Sept. 1, to gather resident input on proposed updates to the city’s animal and livestock regulations. The workshop begins at…
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Lander ROTC Cadet August Darden completes grueling Summer training for Army career
August 31, 2026
Lander University senior August Darden spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army. That preparation took Darden to…
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Ally Hayduk Named New Women’s Tennis Head Coach
August 31, 2026
Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Dee Nichols announced on Monday (Aug. 31) the hiring of new women’s tennis head coach Ally Hayduk (pronounced “hey-duck”). Hayduk takes over at Presbyterian after…
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Barefoot Acres pulls local vendor products from roadside market after repeated theft
August 31, 2026
The Barefoot Acres Roadside Market in Fountain Inn will no longer carry products made by local vendors, farm operators announced, ending a piece of the honor system market that had…
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Run Like a Mann 5K returns Oct. 10 to support Laurens County cancer patients
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Cancer Association will hold its 16th annual Run Like a Mann 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the association’s office at 1337 Medical…
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Clinton edges Laurens on last-second touchdown as county teams split Friday night
August 31, 2026
Laurens County’s four high school football programs finished 2-2 on Friday, Aug. 28, with the county’s biggest rivalry game decided in the final seconds at Wilder Stadium. Clinton scored on…
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Chamber sets Nov. 5 date for 18th annual Oyster Roast
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 18th annual Oyster Roast will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Chamber office in Laurens. The event is the…
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LCWSC closes Water Quality Month by highlighting the people and planning behind every drop
August 31, 2026
Employee development, infrastructure investment, workforce outreach and community education demonstrate a year-round commitment to water quality and sustainable service As Water Quality Month ends, the Laurens County Water and Sewer…
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Laurens County First Steps launches
August 31, 2026
Dolly Parton spent seven decades as one of the most recognizable voices in American music. In the days since her death on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, many…
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Rabid Skunk confirmed in Fountain Inn – 13 animals exposed
August 31, 2026
Public health officials have confirmed a positive case of rabies in a skunk located within Fountain Inn, resulting in potential exposure for 13 animals in the area. The confirmation has…
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Landmark corner at 100 North Main Street sells to Asheville’s Spicer Greene Jewelers as downtown Greenville thrives
August 30, 2026
One of the city’s most prominent corners transitions from four decades as Ristorante Bergamo(opens in new tab) to a fourth-generation fine jeweler One of downtown Greenville’s most prominent corners has…
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Fountain Inn Natural Gas Hosts Upstate Partners for Public Awareness and Safety Event
August 29, 2026
Fountain Inn Natural Gas recently welcomed utility professionals, first responders, and partner organizations from across the Upstate for a Public Awareness Breakfast focused on natural gas safety, emergency preparedness, and…
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Laurens library branch adds self-service laptop kiosk, unveiling set for Sept. 11
August 29, 2026
The Laurens County Public Library System has installed a self-service laptop kiosk at its Laurens Branch, 1017 W. Main St., giving cardholders a new way to access technology inside the…
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Lights on the Lake adds a family festival ahead of Sept. 5 fireworks
August 29, 2026
Connect Lake Greenwood is expanding its signature end-of-summer celebration this year, adding a free family festival to the front end of the annual Lights on the Lake fireworks show. The…
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State treasurer’s office returns record $52 million in unclaimed property
August 29, 2026
South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program posted its best year on record, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million to residents, businesses and organizations across the state. State…
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Laurens County State Delegation announces appointment of new Veterans Affairs Director
August 26, 2026
The Laurens County State Delegation is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurens County resident, Dale Williams, as the new Laurens County Veterans Affairs Director. A United States Air Force…
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A song for the Smoky Mountains and the foothills beyond
August 26, 2026
An Appalachian singer with Upstate South Carolina roots taught the world to sing, to give and to love without conditions. Dolly Parton, the songwriter and entertainer whose family roots reach…
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Graham wins Republican Senate runoff as Norman carries Laurens County
August 26, 2026
Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in a special primary runoff even as Norman posted a…
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Clinton High School senior earns perfect ACT score
August 26, 2026
Samuel Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has earned a composite score of 36 on the ACT, the highest score the exam awards. Fewer than 1% of test takers…
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Downtown Laurens to host tailgate on the Square for Friday’s rivalry game
August 26, 2026
Fans looking for a place to gather during Friday night’s rivalry game will not have to travel far. Main Street Laurens has announced a downtown tailgate on the Square, giving…
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Laurens County Republican Party sets Summer BBQ and stump meeting for Sept. 10
August 26, 2026
The Laurens County Republican Party will host its Summer BBQ, billed as “Stumping for Victory: Road to November,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the American Legion Post 25…
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Clinton City Council approves sale of excess power capacity
August 26, 2026
Clinton City Council voted unanimously Monday to sell 4 megawatts of excess electrical capacity through the Piedmont Municipal Power Authority, a move city officials said is aimed at controlling future…
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Laurens County Community Theatre announces cast for “The Addams Family”
August 25, 2026
Laurens County Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “The Addams Family,” the musical comedy that brings Charles Addams’ famously macabre clan to the stage. Performances…
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Laurens District 55 High School Raider Tennis Team & community remember the legacy of Abby Davis
August 25, 2026
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Raider Tennis Team, Laurens tennis community, and the friends and family of Abby Davis gathered on August 25, 2026, at the LDHS Tennis…
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Thornwell promotes Milhous to vice president for advancement and strategic impact
August 25, 2026
Thornwell has promoted Elizabeth Milhous to vice president for advancement and strategic impact, the Clinton-based Christian ministry announced Aug. 20. Milhous joined Thornwell in February 2024 as vice president for…
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Laurens Film Festival opens call for submissions ahead of Oct. 7 deadline
August 25, 2026
Filmmakers across the Upstate have a chance to see their work projected on a century-old screen this fall. The City of Laurens is accepting entries for the inaugural Laurens Film…
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Fountain Inn Assistant City Administrator Russell Slatton earns prestigious ICMA Credential
August 25, 2026
Fountain Inn becomes the only municipality in South Carolina with both its City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator serving as ICMA Credentialed Managers The City of Fountain Inn is pleased…
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Piedmont Technical College computer expert Greg Potts thrives at solving unexpected challenges
August 25, 2026
Greg Potts enjoys finding solutions to unexpected challenges. “I like not necessarily knowing what I am going to do every day,” said Potts, director of IT Applications at Piedmont Technical…
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Laurens District 55 sophomore Logan Bragg named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
August 24, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the opening week of the South Carolina High School football season, August 21st, the Player of the week is…
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Red Devils to honor Coach Rhodes with helmet sticker, dedicate season to him
August 24, 2026
Clinton High School’s varsity football players will carry Coach Bill Rhodes with them onto the field this fall. The program announced Aug. 21 that a new sticker honoring Rhodes will…
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Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Fountain Inn Miracle League Season
August 24, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn’s Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Fall 2026 season of the Fountain Inn Miracle League, a…
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New Students at Lander Launch into Life as Bearcats
August 24, 2026
Lander University’s newest Bearcats received a warm welcome into the University community during the annual Lander Launch on Friday, Aug. 14. They gathered for meals, made connections, met Lander’s faculty…
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Dark, Warm and Wide Open: Press & Pointer Brings a Coffee House to the Laurens Square
August 24, 2026
Over the coming weeks, the Laurens County Buzz is visiting the independent coffee shops that make our county unique — the people behind the counter, the stories behind the cups,…
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Main Street Laurens to host first Taste of Laurens on Sept. 25
August 24, 2026
Main Street Laurens will hold its first Taste of Laurens on Friday, Sept. 25, an evening built around local food, shopping and community experiences throughout the city. Guests will purchase…
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27 nonprofit leaders named to 2026 Carolina Leadership Seminars class
August 24, 2026
Together SC program equips emerging executive directors with practical leadership skills, trusted peer support, and a statewide network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC announced the 27 nonprofit…
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VIA Health Partners hiring registered nurses at Clinton hospice house
August 24, 2026
VIA Health Partners is recruiting registered nurses for its hospice house in Clinton, adding staff at the inpatient facility as the nonprofit continues to grow across the Upstate. The organization…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter hiring shelter attendants
August 23, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter is accepting applications for full-time and part-time shelter attendant positions, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced recently. Shelter attendants handle the daily care of…
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Republican Senate runoff
August 23, 2026
South Carolina Republicans will settle a U.S. Senate nomination Tuesday, Aug. 25, when Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman meet in a special primary runoff. Polls will be…
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August yard and garden tips from Clemson Extension
August 23, 2026
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has released its August yard and garden calendar, offering Upstate homeowners and gardeners a guide to seasonal pests, diseases and planting windows. Lawns Warm…
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Extra doe tag added to South Carolina hunters’ base set this deer season
August 23, 2026
South Carolina hunters who pulled their deer tags out of the mailbox this summer found one more antlerless tag than in years past, and the state Department of Natural Resources…
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Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children
August 23, 2026
The South Carolina Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is recruiting volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next free virtual training…
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Near-total lunar eclipse to put on a late-night show over the Upstate
August 23, 2026
Stargazers across the Upstate will have a clear view next week when Earth’s shadow slides across the face of the full moon in what astronomers are calling a deep partial…
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