Revitalizing Saturday Mornings: Laurens Farmers Market to Bring New Energy to Downtown
August 26, 2024
Starting on August 31st, the Laurens Farmers Market on the Square is set to receive a fresh boost, thanks to a collaborative effort between Main Street Laurens and two popular…
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PTC Awards 429 Academic Credentials to 288 Graduates During Summer Commencement Ceremonies
August 26, 2024
A total of 429 academic credentials were awarded to 288 Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates during commencement ceremonies held Aug. 1. The ceremonies at the James Medford Family Event Center…
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City of Fountain Inn Announces Hiring Opportunities Across Multiple Departments
August 26, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill several key positions across various departments, offering competitive pay and a commitment to equal employment opportunities. The available…
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Thornwell Named One of the “Best Places to Work” in South Carolina for Second Year
August 26, 2024
The award recognizes “best-in-class” examples of positive workplace cultures producing results. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, is…
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Laurens County Crime Stoppers: Empowering the Community to Fight Crime Anonymously
August 26, 2024
Laurens County Crime Stoppers has been a crucial part of the local community since its founding in 2009, providing a vital avenue for residents to anonymously report criminal activities and…
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Walmart Recalls Apple Juice in South Carolina and 24 Other States Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels
August 26, 2024
Walmart is recalling over 9,500 cases of “Great Value” brand apple juice due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, as announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected…
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Fountain Inn Civics Academy: Get an Inside Look at How Your City Operates
August 25, 2024
Ever wondered what it takes to keep the City of Fountain Inn running smoothly day after day? Curious about the roles and responsibilities of our Firefighters, Police Officers, or how…
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Countdown to Kickoff: Presbyterian College Football’s 2024 Home Game Schedule Features Exciting Community Promotions
August 25, 2024
For many college football fans, the wait is almost over. Blue Hose enthusiasts are in for a treat this season as Presbyterian College has unveiled a robust lineup of promotional…
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Capture Laurens County’s Beauty: Tips to Win in the Earth & Sky Photo Contest
August 25, 2024
The Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest, hosted by the Laurens County Conservation District, invites amateur photographers to capture the stunning natural beauty of Laurens County. This contest is open…
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Piedmont Technical College fall 2024 convocation marks ‘start of something new’
August 25, 2024
Days before classes resumed, nearly 300 Piedmont Technical College (PTC) faculty and staff members gathered Aug. 13 for the fall 2024 convocation in the James Medford Family Center on the…
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Presbyterian College Announces New Visual and Performing Arts Department
August 24, 2024
Presbyterian College is excited to announce that it is combining its art, music, and theater departments into a new Department of Visual and Performing Arts. PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson…
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Ascend Cares Foundation’s Donation Enhances Training for PTC Paramedic Students
August 24, 2024
A recent donation from Ascend Cares Foundation will be used to buy training equipment for students in Piedmont Technical College’s (PTC) Paramedic Program. PTC President Dr. Hope E. Rivers accepted…
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Clinton Native Andrew Raynal Joins TNB Financial Services as Assistant Trust Officer
August 24, 2024
TNB Financial Services is pleased to announce that Andrew Raynal has joined its trust division as an Assistant Trust Officer in its Clinton, SC, office. A native of Clinton, Andrew…
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Presbyterian College Football Fans Rally at First-Ever Evening Blue Hose Fan Day
August 23, 2024
The Presbyterian College football fanbase turned up in large numbers on Thursday night for the annual Blue Hose Fan Day sponsored by Self-Regional Healthcare. Conducted at Bailey Memorial Stadium –…
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SCDNR Director Boyles to Retire after More Than 30 Years of Service
August 22, 2024
After nearly 32 years of service to the state of South Carolina, Robert H. Boyles Jr., director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), has announced his retirement…
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Senator Katrina Shealy and Judge Merl Code to receive Riley Institute’s Statewide Leadership Awards
August 22, 2024
Honorees will be recognized at the Riley Institute at Furman’s eighteenth annual Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that South…
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Cargo volumes up 8% at Port of Charleston, up 19% at inland ports
August 22, 2024
Highly productive port operations and a strategic location in the thriving Southeast is driving cargo growth at South Carolina Ports. SC Ports had an 8% uptick in container volumes in…
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Prisma Health CSO Dr. Alain Litwin joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 22, 2024
SCbio welcomed Prisma Health Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Alain Litwin, MD, MPH, MS, to its Strategic Advisory Board. As Chief Scientific Officer, Litwin provides strategic and operational direction, promotes the…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe Closes Its Doors After Final Day of Service
August 21, 2024
After years of serving the community with fresh baked goods, Main Street Bake Shoppe has officially closed its doors. In a heartfelt Facebook post made in the evening on August…
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Big Air Laurens Celebrates a Successful Opening Weekend
August 21, 2024
Big Air Laurens officially opened its doors on August 17, and the opening weekend was nothing short of a triumph. Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, the new entertainment…
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Robert Ariail, Cartoonist
August 21, 2024
By Tom Poland In the beginning, there was the urge to draw—and inspiration, Saturday morning cartoons. “I’d drawn since I was a boy, spending hours with crayons, pencils, manila…
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Clinton Writers Group to Meet August 28
August 21, 2024
The Clinton Writers Group is set to convene on Wednesday, August 28, at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. All writers, aspiring writers, and those with a…
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Laurens Academy’s Garrett Murphy Named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week After Stellar Performance in Week Zero Victory
August 21, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for week zero, August 16th, the Player of the week is Laurens Academy High School two-way player Garrett Murphy. Garrett…
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Studying While Saving: Cooley Completes Tuition-Free Coursework Through PTC’s Dual Enrollment Program
August 21, 2024
Jonah Cooley overcame a speech impediment by watching the evening news on television and modeling his enunciation after the anchors and reporters. Nowadays, the Abbeville High School graduate speaks in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill into Law
August 21, 2024Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly and local business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, which extends the Abandoned Buildings Tax…
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Community Fun Awaits at the 2024 Comin’ Home to Cross Hill Festival & Parade
August 21, 2024
Get ready for the 2024 Comin’ Home to Cross Hill Festival & Parade on August 31st! Event Details: The parade starts at 10:00 AM on Main Street, Hwy 39 in Cross…
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Connect Lake Greenwood Announces Fireworks “Re-Do” on Labor Day Weekend
August 21, 2024
Connect Lake Greenwood (CLG) is set to light up the skies once again with a special “Re-Do” fireworks display on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The original event on July 6th…
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The Joanna Project: Reviving a Community’s Legacy Through Baseball
August 21, 2024
The Joanna Project, a non-profit organization, is on a mission to breathe new life into the historic Joanna textile mill baseball stadium in Joanna, South Carolina. With a deep commitment…
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Dr. Temple Grandin Champions Diverse Minds at Presbyterian College’s 10th Annual Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute
August 20, 2024
Famed author, academic, and speaker Dr. Temple Grandin opened her keynote address to the 10th annual Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute at Presbyterian College with a simple observation with a profound…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024
Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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Armyworm Invasion Hits Laurens County: What You Need to Know
August 20, 2024
The Extension Service has been receiving reports of Fall Armyworms South Carolina for some time. Recently we began seeing them in Laurens County in forage and hay crops, just last…
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The Mystery of Indian Trader James Adair to Be Explored at Laurens County Museum on August 27
August 20, 2024
James Adair, an Indian trader and early settler known for his influential book “The History of the American Indian,” mysteriously vanished after its publication in 1775. The mystery of Adair’s…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Co-Leads Brief Supporting North Carolina Laws Restricting Abortion Drug
August 20, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a brief filed Monday in support of North Carolina laws that regulate the prescribing and dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, such as mifepristone. A…
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8th Annual Bobby Golden Ride for St. Jude’s Raises Over $8,000
August 19, 2024
The 8th Annual Bobby Golden Ride for St. Jude’s, held on Friday, August 17th, was a resounding success, bringing together the local community in support of a cause close to…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2024 Angels
August 19, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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Great Crepes & More Celebrates One Year of Sweet and Savory Success
August 19, 2024
A year ago, Jimmy and Kaleefa Neely fulfilled a dream when they opened the doors to Great Crepes & More on Public Square, bringing a unique and delicious offering to…
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Olive Branch of Hope: Katie Sherfield-Tarver Opens a Sanctuary for Mental Wellness in Laurens
August 19, 2024
Olive Branch Therapy Services, a newly established mental health counseling service, has opened its doors in Laurens, offering in-person and virtual psychotherapy services. Founded by Laurens native Katie Sherfield-Tarver, MA,…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to Host “Women at Work” Networking Event on August 20th
August 18, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Visit Laurens County, SC, is set to host the next “Women at Work” networking event on Tuesday, August 20th, from 4:00…
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Laurens County GOP to Host Second Annual Summer BBQ on August 22
August 18, 2024
The Laurens County Republican Party is set to host its second annual Summer BBQ on Thursday, August 22, at Ole Blue Truck Farm. The event, starting at 6:30 p.m., offers…
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Bourbon & Bubbles: A Premier Boutique Bottle Shop in Laurens County
August 18, 2024
Bourbon & Bubbles has been a cornerstone of the Laurens County community since its inception in April 2017. The store was born out of a need for a clean, welcoming,…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2028 During Annual White Coat Ceremony
August 18, 2024
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy welcomed its newest students this week at the annual White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 16 in Belk Auditorium. Two dozen new P1s were granted…
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Save the Date: K9 Fundraiser at Laurens Tractor Supply on October 19th
August 18, 2024
The community is invited to come out on Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Laurens Tractor Supply, 917 E. Main Street, for the K9 Fundraiser supporting…
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El Poblano Mexican Restaurant Now Open in Clinton, Serving Authentic Mexican Cuisine
August 18, 2024
El Poblano Mexican Restaurant, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, has expanded to Clinton, SC, opening its fourth location since 2009. With successful establishments in Chapin, Newberry, and Union, owner…
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Imaginations Shine at Laurens Library: Lego Art Event for Children
August 18, 2024
The Laurens Public Library is hosting an event that promises to ignite the imaginations of young builders in the community. On August 26 at 4:00 p.m., children ages 6-10 are…
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New Coffee Shop, Della Crema, to Open in Laurens
August 18, 2024
Coffee lovers in Laurens will soon have a new spot to enjoy their favorite brews and treats. Tim Davis, a familiar face in the local coffee scene, is set to…
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Seven Clinton Students Recognized for Excellence at Palmetto Boys and Girls State Academy
August 18, 2024
Seven young adults from the Clinton area recently celebrated a significant achievement by successfully participating in the prestigious American Legion Palmetto Boys and Girls State Academy. These students were honored…
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Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission Hiring New Team Members for Advanced Water Treatment Facility
August 17, 2024
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) invites individuals passionate about delivering safe, clean, high-quality, and reliable water service to apply for two key positions at their cutting-edge Water…
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Billfish: Catch & Release
August 15, 2024
By Tom Poland Billfish Conservation & Record Releases of Blue Marlin I wanted a real-deal Ernest Hemingway long-bill cap to let me see into the depths. One that would…
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Laurens County Planning Commission to Meet on August 20th
August 14, 2024
The Laurens County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 20th in the Laurens County Administration Building Conference Room. The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. Below is the published…
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