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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New Students Receive an Enthusiastic, Inspirational Blue Hose Welcome for Move-In Day 2023
August 20, 2023
A banner across Broad Street. Boisterous cheers in front of the Patrick Center. Helping hands eager to move a mini-fridge. Welcome to the Presbyterian College community, Blue Hose. Orientation events…
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Three Blue Hose Named Preseason All-Big South; PC Picked Fourth In Preseason Poll
August 18, 2023
Presbyterian College men’s soccer players Carson Griffith, Lorenzo Nagy, and Nile Nguidjol were voted onto the preseason All-Big South team. The Blue Hose were picked fourth by the league’s coaches…
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Families, volunteers help Lander students make big move into college
August 18, 2023
“We brought everything but the kitchen sink. And that’s only because one was here already.” That was the assessment of Virginia Boyd, grandmother of Gavin Deal, as she helped the…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Gavin’s Law
August 18, 2023
Creates the Felony Offenses of Sexual Extortion and Aggravated Sexual Extortion Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by state Representative Brandon Guffey, father of the bill’s namesake Gavin Guffey, members…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
August 17, 2023
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent summer commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. James McNuer was the honoree for Laurens County. McNeur graduated magna…
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Experience the Annual Comin’ Home to Cross Hill Festival & Parade
August 17, 2023
Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, music, and community spirit at the upcoming Comin’ Home to Cross Hill Festival & Parade. This annual event promises…
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The Lumberyard Lineup
August 16, 2023
It’s been a hot week and it’s not over yet! If you’re ready to relax and some cold brews, great food and music, the Lumberyard is the place to be.…
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Laurens County Breaks Ground on Agricultural Center as a Beacon of Agricultural Innovation
August 16, 2023
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Laurens County Agricultural Center took place Saturday, August 12. The event was well attended showing support for the initiative from the farming community and business…
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Laurens County District 55 School Board Special Runoff Election Yields Final Results
August 16, 2023
The special runoff election for Laurens County District 55 School Board took place on Tuesday, August 15, for Seat 1 and Seat 3. Tabitha Keitt was elected for Seat 1…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Paid Parental Leave for School District Employees Into Law
August 16, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver, teachers, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3908, which grants paid…
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Laurens County Stands Out in SC DHCE 2022 Solid Waste Management Report
August 16, 2023
The results of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (SC DHEC) 2022 Solid Waste Management report are in, and Laurens County emerges as a true leader in…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) celebrates surge in recreational boating industry, unveils impressive economic impact figures
August 16, 2023
Despite a pandemic and uncertain economic conditions, recreational boating in South Carolina has surged to an all-time high with a 67% increase in total economic impact on the state and an 80% increase in…
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Bridging Communities through Food and Camaraderie: The Cops and Kids Emergency Food Program
August 16, 2023
Laurens Police Department’s Innovative Initiative Nourishes Young Minds and Fosters Positive Connections In yet another effort to strengthen community bonds and alleviate food insecurity, the Laurens Police Department has launched…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson hosts second judicial reform panel discussion
August 16, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson hosted a second panel discussion on the critical need for judicial reform with South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick and Palmetto Family Council Executive Director…
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Resounding Voices: Former Students and Tennis Pros Celebrate Chuck Waldron’s Induction into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame and Enduring Legacy
August 16, 2023
As the news of Coach Waldron’s induction into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame spreads, accolades are coming in from former students, parents and members of the South Carolina…
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“Aspen & Figs”: Where Creativity Meets Nature – Ribbon Cutting on August 17th
August 16, 2023
If you have not been to Aspen & Fig, get ready to immerse yourself in a world of artistic brilliance and natural splendor in downtown Clinton. This unique inspired Gifts…
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District 56 Announces Eight Seniors as AP Scholars in Class of 2023
August 15, 2023
Clinton High School is pleased to announce eight of its seniors (Class of 2023) achieved the status of AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, or AP Scholar with Distinction. AP…
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CMS Teacher Crystal (Pelkey) Stevens Honored Among Nation’s Best
August 15, 2023
Clinton Middle School teacher Crystal Stevens, formerly Crystal Pelkey, has been named as one of only thirty-eight (38) PLTW teachers across the nation to earn the 2023 – 2024 Project…
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Flag Award Presented to Tranquility Point: Honoring Commitment to the U.S. Flag and Veterans
August 15, 2023
In a gesture that echoes the spirit of patriotism and gratitude, Janice Neikirk, the newly appointed State Chair of the Flag of the United States of America Committee for the…
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Save the Date for Football Fan Day at Presbyterian College!
August 15, 2023
Get ready for a fun day of sports celebration as the Presbyterian College Football team proudly presents Football Fan Day. Mark your calendars for August 26th, when Bailey Memorial Stadium…
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Great Crepes & More: A Delicious Addition to Downtown Laurens
August 14, 2023
Downtown Laurens is about to experience a culinary transformation with the opening of “Great Crepes & More” in the space that is also known as Palmetto Brothers Dispensary. This well-known…
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Local Sensation SounZ Familiar Returns to Newberry Opera House’s Spotlight
August 14, 2023
SounZ Familiar, a vibrant 6-piece band hailing from Laurens County, is gearing up for their second performance in a little over a year at the renowned Newberry Opera House. Following…
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Piedmont Natural Gas renews as presenting sponsor for Reedy Reels festival
August 14, 2023
Piedmont Natural Gas will once again play a key part in bringing top independent films to the Upstate. Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival will be held…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels
August 14, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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Chuck Waldron, Esteemed Tennis Pro, to be Inducted into South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame
August 13, 2023
On November 18, 2023, the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame will witness a momentous occasion as Clinton’s very own tennis icon, Chuck Waldron, is set to be inducted into…
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