Holiday Wine & Chocolate Tasting Returns for Festive Finally Friday in Downtown Laurens
December 10, 2025
Downtown Laurens is gearing up for one of its most festive nights of the year as Finally Friday returns this Friday, December 12, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. The evening will feature…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, on-the-move
Laurens County Museum to Host Candlelight Christmas Tree Tour on December 22
December 10, 2025
Dont miss the special one-night Candlelight Christmas Tree Tour on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the Laurens County Museum. Prepare to be mesmerized and…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Diaper Drive-Thru Rescheduled for Tuesday, December 16
December 10, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center (UPC) announced that the Diaper Drive-Thru event scheduled for yesterday was cancelled at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. UPC has already confirmed a new…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Control Celebrates Remarkable Year of Life-Saving Success
December 10, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division has announced a milestone that staff describe as “nothing short of miraculous,” marking one of the most successful years in the history…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Let It Snow: A Winter Classic Written in the Heat of Summer
December 10, 2025
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” is one of the most cheerful wintertime songs ever written—and ironically, it was created during a sweltering Los Angeles heatwave. In…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move
Lander Psychology Degree Prepared Brissey to Serve as Dual Enrollment Director
December 10, 2025
Lander University’s Department of Psychological Science and Human Services makes plenty of successful alumni every year. Many go on to graduate school, work in government and schools, and overall, they…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Clemson University President James P. Clements Announces Retirement After 12 Years of Transformational Leadership
December 10, 2025
Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his retirement after more than a decade of guiding the institution through significant growth, progress, and national recognition. His retirement will take…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Polar Express VIP Experience Coming to Downtown Laurens
December 10, 2025
All aboard, Laurens! A special touch of Christmas magic is coming to the Square as Downtown Laurens and the City of Laurens team up to bring families a brand-new holiday…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, on-the-move
Laurens County Museum Selected as a 2026–2027 Host Site for Smithsonian’s “Americans” Exhibition
December 9, 2025
Laurens County is celebrating a major cultural win. The Laurens County Museum has been selected as one of just six communities in South Carolina to host the prestigious Smithsonian Museum…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move, the-arts
GSSM’s Alyssa Reiser Prince awarded South Carolina Arts Commission grant
December 9, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that Alyssa Reiser Prince, faculty member in the Department of Social Science, Languages, Arts, and Music (SSLAM), has been…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, georgetown-sc-gazette, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
December 9, 2025
Bellwether Biotech, CADmore, Caridea Therapeutics, Connexus, Chipp, FeatherPMS, Sleep Pods, and Sustainable Materials Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Bellwether Biotech, MyUI.AI, NeuroHope Therapeutics, and ThreatCaptain…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, georgetown-sc-gazette, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: entrepreneurship, on-the-move
Home for the Holidays: A Song That Celebrates the Journey Back to What Matters Most
December 8, 2025
Few Christmas songs capture the warmth of returning home quite like “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” With its cheerful melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song has become…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Nominations Open for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award
December 8, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award—an honor that recognizes individuals whose commitment to helping others strengthens and…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: chamber, on-the-move
Don’t Get It — Or Regret It: A Holiday-Market Lesson for Laurens County Doers, Dreamers, and Difference-Makers
December 8, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher There’s something magical about wandering through a European Christmas market — lights twinkling overhead, music drifting through cobblestone streets, vendors showcasing handcrafted treasures. While exploring one…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move
LCSO Celebrates Service and Community at Annual Employee Christmas Dinner
December 7, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office gathered last night for its annual Employee Christmas Dinner, an evening dedicated to reflection, appreciation, and fellowship among the men and women who keep the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: law, on-the-move, social-scene
Laurens CPW Announces 2026 Laurens County Public Power Scholarship
December 7, 2025
In partnership with the City of Clinton and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA), Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) has announced the opening of the 2026 Laurens County Public Power…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move, utilities
A Sip of Support: Crave Clinton’s Sugar Plum Fairy Gives Back This Holiday Season
December 7, 2025
Crave Clinton is adding extra sweetness to the season with a special drink that does more than delight taste buds. Throughout December, customers can enjoy the festive Sugar Plum Fairy,…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Interstate 85 Corridor Study to Set Stage for Upstate Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
December 6, 2025
In 2026, SCDOT will conduct a comprehensive, planning-level transportation study of the Interstate 85 Corridor, setting the stage for significant transportation infrastructure improvements in the Anderson-Greenville-Spartanburg area. The study will…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move, transportation
Understanding the Joro Spider: Clemson Expert Shares What Locals Need to Know
December 6, 2025
Content adapted from Clemson University’s Joro Spider Q&A, authored by Dave Coyle, Clemson Cooperative Extension. As Joro spiders continue making headlines across the Southeast, Clemson University is helping residents separate…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
A General’s Journey: Lander Alumna’s Images Chronicle Life of Service, Travel, Storytelling
December 6, 2025
Lander University alumna and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Marie Goff has spent her life in motion – leading soldiers, crossing continents and now capturing the world one photograph at a…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Five Football Players Named in PFL All-Academic Teams
December 6, 2025
The postseason awards rollout for the Pioneer Football League concluded on Wednesday afternoon with the announcement that five Presbyterian College football players were selected for the conference’s All-Academic squads. 2025…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: laurens-county-sports, on-the-move, sports
Lander Professor Awarded Grant in Decision-Making Research
December 5, 2025
Empowering students to learn and understand decision-making skills is the goal of a project by Lander University Associate Professor of Education Dr. Rachel Schiera. Schiera was recently awarded a grant…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
South Carolina Advances Long-Term Cybersecurity Strategy With Launch of New Center at SCRA
December 5, 2025
South Carolina continued its steady, years-long investment in cybersecurity on Wednesday with the official launch of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)—a major step…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move
South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Next Executive Director
December 5, 2025
The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jenny Wooten as the agency’s next Executive Director, concluding a two-month appointment process that began in October…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move
Holiday Scams Grow More Sophisticated as Fraudsters Target Busy Season
December 5, 2025
As families, shoppers, and businesses gear up for the holiday rush, scammers are rolling out new tactics designed to take advantage of year-end financial activity. This is the time of…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move
TSA to Begin Charging Travelers $45 for Not Having a REAL ID Starting in 2026
December 5, 2025
Air travelers who show up to airport security without a REAL ID or another TSA-approved form of identification will soon face a new fee. Beginning February 1, 2026, the Transportation…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
GSP opens new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
December 4, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrates the opening of Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility, delivering new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move, transportation
Advice from the Apothecary: Understanding Upcoming Insurance Changes
December 3, 2025
The team at Sadler Hughes Apothecary hopes this season finds everyone healthy and firmly on Santa’s Nice List. As part of the new quarterly “Advice from the Apothecary” feature, the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: advice, headlines, on-the-move
Downtown Laurens Welcomes December with a Month of Holiday Magic
December 3, 2025
Downtown Laurens is kicking off the most magical month of the year with a festive lineup of holiday events designed to bring joy, community spirit, and small-town charm to the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, festivals-special-events, on-the-move
Lakeside Country Club Announces Limited-Time Holiday Specials Through December 31
December 3, 2025
Lakeside Country Club is ushering in the holiday season with a lineup of limited-time specials—perfect for last-minute gifts or a fresh start to the new year. All offers run through…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
A Very Clinton Christmas Kicks Off This Thursday in Downtown Clinton
December 3, 2025
The holiday season is about to shine a little brighter in Downtown Clinton as A Very Clinton Christmasofficially kicks off this Thursday, bringing four days of festive celebrations, family fun,…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, festivals-special-events, headlines, on-the-move, retail
Christmas at LushAcres: A New Holiday Tradition Begins in Clinton
December 3, 2025
LushAcres Farm is inviting families from across Laurens County to experience the magic of the season at its First Annual Christmas at LushAcres celebration. The event will take place on…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, festivals-special-events, on-the-move
Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 7
December 3, 2025
Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move
Gov. Henry McMaster Orders Halt to Unconstitutional Race-Based Spending Quotas for State Agencies
December 3, 2025
General Assembly Leadership to Prioritize Statutory Remedy Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-40 directing state government agencies to no longer execute spending, procurement, or contract awards based on…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move
Book Launch & Author Signing: Shirley H. Clark to Debut Dual Calling: Pulpit and Politics in Laurens
December 3, 2025
Local leader and author Shirley H. Clark is inviting the community to join her for the official launch and signing of her new book, Dual Calling: Pulpit and Politics, on…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Clinton Art Gallery Launches Shop Local Art Raffle to Support Downtown Businesses
December 3, 2025
With the Christmas season in full swing, the Clinton Art Gallery is doing its part to uplift local businesses and encourage holiday shopping close to home. In a creative twist…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move
Broad Street UMC Hosts Christmas Market This Saturday
December 3, 2025
Broad Street United Methodist Church is gearing up for its annual Christmas Market, set for Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The festive indoor-and-outdoor market will feature…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: festivals-special-events, on-the-move
An Hour’s Drive and Determination Helped Piedmont Technical College Alumna Nicole Herbert Find a Better Life
December 3, 2025
Nicole Herbert’s life hasn’t always been full of promise. Living in Augusta, Georgia, she had taken some rough paths and came to the realization that change was necessary, and the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Clinton City Council Designates December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month; Honors Mt. Moriah Baptist Church’s 170th Anniversary
December 3, 2025
At its December meeting, the Clinton City Council approved a resolution designating December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and recognized Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for reaching its 170th…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move
Diaper Drive-Thru on December 9 to Support Local Families
December 3, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center (UPC) will hold its final Diaper Drive-Thru of the year on Tuesday, December 9, offering free diapers, wipes, and—new this month—Enfamil formula to families who can…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges South Carolinians to give smart on Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2025
In anticipation of this year’s Giving Tuesday, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is urging South Carolinians to support nonprofits and practice wise charitable giving. “Each year, donors come together on…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, georgetown-sc-gazette, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: The Story Behind a Holiday Classic
December 1, 2025
There’s something timeless about the sound of Christmas music. From the warm croon of classic holiday vocals to the familiar jingle of favorite melodies, these songs have woven themselves into…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Clinton Police and Fire Departments Relocate to North Broad Street Headquarters
December 1, 2025
The Clinton Police and Fire departments have relocated move back into its permanent headquarters at 404 North Broad Street, located inside the Clinton Public Services Complex. Fire along with patrol,…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move, social-scene
Laurens Station Apartments Puts “Gratitude in Action” Into Practice With Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
December 1, 2025
As Thanksgiving preparations were being made across Laurens County, the owners of Laurens Station Apartmentsturned gratitude into meaningful action, surprising residents with a generous tenant-appreciation effort that provided complete holiday…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move
Step Up for Wish Kids: Make-A-Wish South Carolina Opens 2026 Trailblaze Challenge Registration
December 1, 2025
Make-A-Wish South Carolina is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Trailblaze Challenge, inviting hikers statewide to take on a powerful endurance-meets-purpose experience that helps grant life-changing wishes for children facing…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
Laurens County Republican Party to Host Holly Jolly Christmas Party at the Laurens County Museum
December 1, 2025
As the holiday season arrives, the Laurens County Republican Party is preparing to bring the community together for an evening of festive celebration. The Party will host its Holly Jolly…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, politics
Strengthening Schools: SC’s Multi-Pronged Strategy Boosts Teacher Retention and Recruitment
November 30, 2025
South Carolina is making meaningful strides in strengthening its educator workforce. The newly released 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report shows teacher departures have declined for the third consecutive year…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
Joanna Christmas Parade Set for December 7
November 30, 2025
As the holiday season arrives in Laurens County, the Joanna community is gearing up for a festive tradition that brings neighbors, families, and local organizations together. The Joanna Festival Committee…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: festivals-special-events, on-the-move
Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect 2nd Amendment in two cases
November 30, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is fighting to protect citizens’ Second Amendment rights by filing briefs against two laws in Hawaii that restrict gun rights in that state. One…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, law, on-the-move
Clemson Edges USC in Blood Bowl Tradition, Fueling Critical Lifesaving Donations
November 30, 2025
The Blood Connection (TBC) is announcing Clemson University as the winner of the 41st Annual Blood Bowl, against the University of South Carolina (USC). Blood Bowl is a campus tradition…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move
