Healthcare with Compassion: WeCare Primary & Urgent Care Serves Opens in Clinton
September 4, 2023
Bringing a Personal Touch to Comprehensive Medical Services Since opening on July 17, WeCare Primary & Urgent Care has been extending its healing touch to the people of Clinton and…
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Lander University Holds Student Organization Fair
September 3, 2023
Representatives for dozens of student organizations converged on Lander University’s Grier Student Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for Lander’s Student Organization Fair. Recruiting for Lander University Student Nurses Association was…
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LCDC’s Lynn Finley Earns Statewide Economic Developer Certification
September 3, 2023
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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September Yard and Garden Tips
September 3, 2023
by Clemson Extension Laurens Office September is here and there is hope for milder temps but there is much to do in the garden. Watch out for: Lawns • Lawn…
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Comin’ Home to Cross Hill Festival and Parade – Saturday, September 2
August 30, 2023
It’s almost here and the weather should be perfect for day of fun, music, and community spirit at the upcoming Comin’ Home to Cross Hill Festival & Parade. Parade and…
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Labor Day Weekend Lineup at the Lumberyard
August 30, 2023
Are you ready for the Labor Day weekend? The Lumberyard is ready for you. Here is the lineup for the rest of the week. Thursday: While there are no special…
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Next Law Talk Session Scheduled for September 5
August 30, 2023
The Laurens Public Library presents the second of its Law Talk programs on September 5th, 6 to 7 pm. A volunteer lawyer will help you understand South Carolina’s landlord tenant…
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Story Times Return to Laurens County Public Libraries
August 30, 2023
Story Time is back at the Laurens County libraries. Join Miss Jordan at the Laurens branch on Wednesdays at 10 am beginning September 6. Miss Dottie’s Story Time at the…
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Friday Night Lights Week Three
August 30, 2023
Last week marked week two of high school football. Clinton Red Devils traveled to Laurens for the County Championship game that they won handily with a final score of 49-6.…
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CHS Boys Cross Country Finishes Third in First Meet of the Year
August 30, 2023
The Clinton High Boys Cross Country team had a strong showing in their first meet of the year, finishing third out of 17 teams. In the Varsity Race, the Top…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads 18 states coalition supporting protecting children from lewd and obscene behavior
August 30, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson led an 18-state coalition in support of Tennessee’s defense of its Adult Entertainment Act (AEA), protecting minors from lewd and obscene behavior. A district court incorrectly…
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Building Families Program Partners with Laurens District 56 for School-Based Counseling Services
August 29, 2023
The partnership addresses the ongoing mental health needs of students through accessible care. Building Families, an in-home and community-based family counseling program operated by Thornwell, is proud to partner with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state’s price gouging law in effect
August 29, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. “With the…
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Piedmont Tech and Tri-County Tech partner to offer 10-Week Heavy Equipment Operator Training
August 29, 2023
Greenwood area residents interested in becoming certified to work with large machinery on construction sites can make short work of heavy lifting by completing an accelerated 10-week course now available…
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PC Launches New Service-Based Scholarships for Laurens County Students
August 29, 2023
“I am in hopes that an avenue of usefulness is opening before me in the county … One indomitable, energetic spirit might accomplish wonders, and perhaps right here and now…
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City of Fountain Inn Announces New Clerk of Court
August 29, 2023
The City of Fountain Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of Assistant Police Chief Melissa Woods as the new Clerk of Court / Ministerial Recorder. This strategic decision is…
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4-H’ers Win Regional Titles
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina 4-H Program has announced the winners of the 2023 4-H Small Garden Project. Two Laurens County 4-H members were regional winners for the Upstate of South Carolina.…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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$40 Million Fund will support South Carolina agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 million…
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Clinton High School Celebrates Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
August 29, 2023
Students at Clinton High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Brett Young
August 28, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for week one, August 25th, the Player of the week is Brett Young of Clinton High School. Young is a…
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The 8th Annual “Running of the Football” A Time-Honored Tradition
August 28, 2023
The 8th Annual “Running of the Football” proved to be a success, bringing rivalry schools together in sportsmanship. This event, which precedes the clash between the Clinton Red Devils and…
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Steamers Restaurant in Clinton launches Burger Club
August 28, 2023
The United States was the first country where two slices of bread and a ground beef patty were combined into a “hamburger sandwich” and sold. It remains a favorite sandwich today…
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The Midnight Ride of Jane Black Thomas Revolutionary War Lecture at Laurens County Museum
August 28, 2023
Sixty miles on horse back in the dead of night through forests and rivers in 1780 was no small feat for a lady in Colonial times. Hear the story of…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe Now Offering DoorDash Delivery
August 27, 2023
There have been several changes at Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton (104 West Main Street) this summer. The most recent change will make it very convenient to get lunch…
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Laurens Glass Plant Artifacts on Display at the Laurens County Museum
August 27, 2023
It’s glass but it is also art. Art made at the hands of Laurens Glass employees. The exhibit at the Laurens County Museum highlights some of items made with “extra”…
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Powering Up – The Laurens County SAFE Home is in Need of Phone Chargers
August 27, 2023
In today’s fast-paced digital world, connectivity has become an essential aspect of our lives. Our devices, whether they are smartphones, tablets, or laptops, serve as lifelines that keep us connected…
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Local Event Harpist Creates a Unique and Memorable Experience for Special Events
August 27, 2023
Hiring a harpist for your upcoming special occasion will wow your guests and make for a unique and memorable experience and Laurens County is fortunate to have a resident harpist,…
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Good Shepherd Clinic of Laurens County Welcomes Tamika Lang as New Service Provider
August 27, 2023
The Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County recently welcomed Tamika Lang as a service provider at the clinic. Lang is a board-certified Physician Assistant with experience in Internal…
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Unveiling Musical Emotions: Romantic Masterworks Concert Set to Enchant Our Community at PC Concert
August 27, 2023
Mark your calendar for September 26, 2023, when a musical enchantment will fill the halls of Presbyterian College’s Edmunds Hall. The upcoming concert, “Romantic Masterworks,” promises an evening of musical resonance, delivered…
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Lander Speaker Shares Keys to Success
August 27, 2023
“If you’re thinking it’s up to your professors to give you good grades, it isn’t. You earn them.” So said Colin Stevens, keynote speaker at this year’s Launch into Lander…
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ProHealth Center: Providing Holistic Wellness Services in Laurens County
August 27, 2023
ProHealth Center has been open since 2018, yet many don’t know about this hidden gem in our community. They pride themselves in taking an integrative approach and offer patients traditional…
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Financial Wellness for your Employees
August 24, 2023
Charles B. Flowers, CFA Employers want highly engaged employees who are focused on their work during business hours. Hopefully, the employees also want to be “all in” while they are…
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Great Crepes & More Opens to Supportive Crowd
August 23, 2023
Downtown Laurens experienced a culinary delight this past weekend with the opening of Great Crepes & More (GC&M) in the space that is also known as Palmetto Brothers Dispensary. The…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 2
August 23, 2023
Last week marked the first week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…
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Lander to Host Federal Judge for Constitution Day Discussion
August 23, 2023
The community is invited to join the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University for a Constitution Day discussion featuring Judge Trevor N. McFadden of the United States…
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SC Supreme Court Upholds State Fetal Heartbeat Act in 4-1 Decision
August 23, 2023
In a 4-1 ruling issued today, the South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, affirming, “[T]he legislature has found that…
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SAVE THE DATE! First Presbyterian Church Celebrates 75 years of Weekday Preschool
August 23, 2023
Mark your calendars and get ready for a heartwarming celebration as First Presbyterian Church gears up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its Weekday Preschool. Sunday, September 10 is the…
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The Lumberyard Lineup
August 23, 2023
What a week! If you’re ready to relax and some cold brews, great food and music, the Lumberyard is the place to be. Here’s the line up at the Lumberyard…
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Clinton High School Gears Up for Homecoming Celebration
August 23, 2023
Mark your calendar and get ready for an exciting time as Clinton High School prepares to celebrate Homecoming on Friday, September 8, 2023. The festivities will kick off with a…
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Two Laurens County Nursing Graduates Receive Pins
August 22, 2023
Two recent Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates from Laurens County were recognized in the Summer 2023 Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on August 2, 2023. Suzanne Holliday…
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SCDPS Steps Up DUI Enforcement Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
August 22, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is stepping up impaired driving enforcement with its Sober or Slammer campaign as the 100 Deadly Days of Summer comes to an…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Week Zero Player of the Week
August 21, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for week zero, August 18th, the Player of the week is Laurens High School defensive back Travija Austin. Austin is…
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Main Street Laurens Names New Executive Director
August 21, 2023
Main Street Laurens, a nationally Accredited Main Street America™ program, has secured their new executive director. Craig Scharton, from Greenville, SC, will begin August 21. With a master’s degree in…
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Lander Art Professor Doug McAbee to Give Community Lecture
August 21, 2023
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the first installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series featuring Lander Professor of Art Doug…
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Marketing Minute Video: What to Expect When Working with a PR Firm
August 21, 2023
Marketing Minute by Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy This week’s video shares what to expect when working with a public relations firm and how to set yourself up for success.…
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County Rivalry Showdown in Laurens on August 25th
August 21, 2023
In a collision of tradition, passion, and fierce competition, the Laurens Raiders (0-1) and the Clinton Red Devils (1-0) will clash on the gridiron on Friday, August 25th, in the…
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Streamlining Safety: The Laurens Police Department Unveils Dedicated App
August 21, 2023
The Laurens Police Department recently launched an App to further increase their connection to the community they serve. Information included in the app would be: Know your department Most wanted…
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Laurens Police Department Featured in First Responder Friday with WSPA
August 20, 2023
In case you missed it, WSPA News 7 and Fred Cunningham came to Laurens on Friday, August 11. Many businesses and the Laurens County Museum were highlighted for what they…
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Hebron Baptist Church Marks 140 Years of History and Faith: A Proclamation Celebration
August 20, 2023
During the Clinton City Council meeting on August 7, Mayor Randy Randall took the opportunity to honor Reverend LeShown Goodwin and the entire Hebron Baptist Church congregation as they commemorated…
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