Ruhoff Wins Thayer Award
June 4, 2023
Brooke Ruhoff, of Greenwood, is this year’s winner of the Thayer Award, presented to the Lander University student graduating with the highest grade point average. The award honors civic leader…
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Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves termite inspection license
June 4, 2023
Daniel Whitten, a home and commercial inspector with more than 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate and owner of Daniel Whitten Inspections, has added a termite inspection license…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Biden Administration over unlawful open-border policies
June 2, 2023Along with 17 other states, Attorney General Alan Wilson sued the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, that would incentivize immigrants to…
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SCDOR to no longer issue debit cards for refunds after June 29
June 1, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR will no longer issue Individual Income Tax refunds as debit cards after June 29, 2023. Bank of America, the provider of the State’s…
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Lt. Governor urges South Carolinians to participate in July’s SC7 Expedition
June 1, 2023
Duke Energy president says SC7 leader is “our own force of nature” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, S.C. Senator Thomas Alexander, and executive leaders from…
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Investment Policy Guidelines: The Blueprint of your Portfolio
May 31, 2023
by Bailey O. Davis Investment Policy Guidelines (IPGs) are crucial for long-term financial success by creating a foundation of trust between you and your advisor. An IPG is an important…
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Main Street Laurens Program in Transition as Jonathan Irick Takes Position with State Main Street Program
May 31, 2023
The transformation of downtown Laurens is undeniable. From vacant storefronts to thriving new businesses and a vibrant restaurant and evening scene emerging, Laurens has come alive again. For the past 17…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Directs Deployment of National Guard Troops to Southern Border
May 31, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today directed the deployment of South Carolina National Guard troops to help secure the U.S. Southern border in Texas amid the ongoing national security crisis following the…
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Second Laurens County School District 55 Amazing Shake Winners and Participants Wow Judges and Audience
May 30, 2023
Sanders Middle School welcomed students, judges, Amazing Shake school coordinators, and special guests at the second Laurens County School District 55 (LSCD 55) Amazing Shake Competition on Saturday, May 20, 2023.…
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A Magical Night at the 2023 Raider Navy Military Ball
May 30, 2023
Laurens District 55 High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (LDHS NJROTC), known as the Raider Navy, held its annual Military Ball on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Military Balls…
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Lander University Announces Spring 2023 Graduates
May 30, 2023
Lander University conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees to over 500 graduates during the University’s 167thCommencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 3. The Class of 2023 includes graduates from local communities, cities…
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Fountain Inn Seeks Community Input with Comprehensive Plan Survey
May 30, 2023
Like many other areas, Fountain Inn is growing. With that, local leadership is looking for your input to help shape the vision and priorities for the town. There are only…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Storm Drain Art Contest
May 30, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful is proud to launch the Storm Drain Art Contest, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting the 2023 Keep It Clean “Drains to Stream” Initiative. The contest…
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Thomas Mechanical Hiring – Job Fair Scheduled
May 30, 2023
Thomas Mechanical is Hiring! Looking for a full-time permanent position, competitive pay, clean working conditions, benefits, fully stocked trucks, and state of the art new facility? Come to the…
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SC Department of Public Safety Requests Public Input
May 30, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety strives to meet and maintain the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Part of meeting those…
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LCTA to Host Ribbon cutting for The Loop Trail, the Official Beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in Laurens County
May 30, 2023
The community is invited to attend the Ribbon cutting Ceremony for the new Loop Trail, the official beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) in Laurens County, onThursday,…
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Laurens County 4-H Livestock Learners Day Camp Registration Closes June 2
May 30, 2023
As we enter the last week of school many parents are finalizing details for kid camps this summer. The Laurens County 4-H program has several camps to consider this summer…
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Annual Shred Day Sponsored by Cornerstone Investment Management Scheduled for June 3rd
May 30, 2023
How many years of financial and health related documents are you storing at home? And why? With almost everything accessible online, there is much less of a need to keep…
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Clinton High School Class of 2023 Fireworks Wednesday Night
May 29, 2023
It’s been a big year for Clinton High School and the Class of 2023 and it’s time to celebrate. To honor the 2023 Graduating Class, the City of Clinton will…
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Laurens County Museum Hosts Business After Hours – Highlights Museum Accomplishments
May 29, 2023
Last week the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held their “Business After Hours” event at the Laurens County Museum. The crowd enjoyed live piano music and refreshments as they networked…
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Laurens Police Department Seeks Public Support for K-9 Grant
May 29, 2023
The Laurens Police Department has applied for a K-9 grant through Aftermath and they need the community to help with voting. “We do not have the funding available to advance…
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City of Laurens Holds Memorial Day Service
May 29, 2023
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Untied States Armed Forces. For many, it is…
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PC breaks ground on Reynolds Hall renovation for JEDI division
May 27, 2023
Presbyterian College broke ground on a renovation project that will transform its former infirmary into the headquarters for its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion division. Last used as a residence…
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Lander’s Junior Faculty Scholar Seeks ‘the Common Good’ for His Career
May 26, 2023
A faculty member who finds joy in helping undergraduates succeed has earned Lander University’s Junior Faculty Scholar Award. Dr. Matthew Malone, who joined Lander’s faculty in 2017 as an assistant…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Protects Life, Signs Fetal Heartbeat and Protection From Abortion Act
May 26, 2023
Yesterday, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and the pro-life community to sign S. 474, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, into law.…
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PTC Faculty Champions Return of Honors Program
May 26, 2023
Faculty members at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) are known for their personal attention to student success. Recently, several of them campaigned to bring back PTC’s Honors Program, which was discontinued…
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Laird and Starling Approved by Laurens County School District 55 School Board to Fill 2023-2024 Administrative Positions
May 26, 2023
The School Board of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held their regularly-scheduled School Board Meeting on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Gray Court-Owings School. The LCSD 55 School…
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County Council Budget Workshop – Thursday, May 25
May 24, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a budget planning workshop on Thursday, May 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Networking Opportunity at Business After Hours on May 25
May 24, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the next edition of Business After Hours on Thursday, May 25 at the Laurens County Museum. This event provides an excellent…
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Momentum Summer Camp – Thornwell’s Power-Packed Summer Day Camp
May 24, 2023
School is coming to a close, quickly. For many parents that means lining up some camp opportunities for their kids and Thornwell has a great opportunity in the Momentum Summer…
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Verdin’s Too Featured at The Brew
May 24, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Main Street Laurens hosted another edition of The Brew last week. This edition of The Brew was hosted by and featured…
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Laurens County 2023 Officer of Year Announced
May 24, 2023
Last week was Law Enforcement Appreciation week. This week, officers from Clinton and Laurens Police and deputies from the Sheriff’s office gathered with community supporters for the annual officer of…
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We are the Champions – Clinton Varsity Baseball Wins 2023 SCHSL AAA State Championship
May 24, 2023
We are the Champions! The Clinton Red Devils Varsity Baseball team claimed the title of “champions” Tuesday night in the second game of the state championship series against Hanahan High…
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CHS Students Earn EKG Certification
May 24, 2023
A group of Clinton High School students recently earned their EKG certification. Health Science students in Dawn Kuykendall’s class have been working hard all year in preparation of taking an…
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Farmers Market in Gary Court May Through September
May 24, 2023
Need something to do in the Gray Court-Owings area? The Owings farmers market is open every Saturday, May through September, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Now in its third…
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ZF Ready for Production of Commercial Vehicle PowerLine Transmission in the U.S.
May 23, 2023
ZF announced today the PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission production line has been installed and testing is underway. The new production line is part of the $200 million investment in the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls
May 23, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson today sued a telecommunications company and its owner and vice president for allegedly being responsible for billions of illegal robocalls. Attorney General Wilson sued Michael D.…
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Lander’s Chief of Police Receives Mary Frances Poole Alston Award
May 23, 2023
Lander University has selected Greg Allen, an employee who “exemplifies integrity,” as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. Allen, chief of Lander’s Police Department, was…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces First Certified Ground Defense Instructor
May 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) recognizes Cherokee County Agent-In-Charge (AIC) Dinah Foster as the agency’s first Certified Ground Defense Instructor. AIC Foster attended an…
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LPD Chief Grounsell Graduates from FBI National Command Course
May 23, 2023
Laurens Police Chief Keith Grounsell graduated from the FBI National Command Course in Quantico, Virginia at the FBI Academy last week. The course is an invitation only and 52 Police…
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Trivia Night at Stogies in Clinton on Wednesday
May 23, 2023
Feeling smart or just full of random facts? Stogies on Musgrove in Clinton will host another Trivia Night on Wednesday May 24 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The winning…
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Presbyterian College launches Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies
May 23, 2023
Presbyterian College celebrated a vibrant new global initiative Thursday by launching its Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies. Before an enthusiastic crowd of community members, faculty, staff, and…
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PTC Employees Celebrate Combined 270 Years of Service
May 23, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored 17 employees who have reached service milestones with the state of South Carolina. In total, these individuals have logged a combined 270 years of…
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Laurens County Humane Society Community Yard Sale
May 23, 2023
The Laurens County Humane Society is gearing up for their community yard sale. The yard sale will take place on June 2 and 3 from 9-1 at 793 Poplar St,…
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Clinton Surveying and Mapping Utility Mapping Project Begins June 1
May 22, 2023
The City of Clinton will begin the Surveying and Mapping Utility Mapping Project with SAM, LLC on June 1. The project will include locating electric poles, pad mounts, junction boxes,…
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Chamber Celebrates Junior Leadership Laurens County Graduates
May 22, 2023
The Sixth Junior Leadership Laurens County Class recently completed the Laurens County Chamber program and graduated in a ceremony held at the Laurens County Museum. Students from Laurens Academy, Laurens…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – May 23 Agenda
May 22, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 23. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Lander’s Kauffmann Leadership Institute holds graduation ceremony
May 22, 2023
“If you plan to face tomorrow, do it soon.” The Rev. Douglas Kauffmann used these words from a song by the late singer Gordon Lightfoot to encourage the graduates of…
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Laurens Police Department Promotion of Tyler Powell
May 22, 2023
The Laurens Police Department has promoted Sgt. Tyler Powell to Lieutenant in Uniform Patrol. “As a Sgt Tyler Powell exemplified many great qualities of a leader and is a key…
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LCSO Jail and Bail See Who Went to Jail
May 22, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office annual Jail and Bail event was a great success thanks to the generosity and willingness of their “inmates.” Inmates from across the county were booked,…
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