Laurens County Hospital Temporarily Shifting Labor and Deliveries to Patewood Hospital
May 5, 2023
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital will temporarily shift labor and deliveries to Prisma Health’s Patewood Hospital beginning Monday, May 8. The pause is because of a short-term shortage of OB/GYN…
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Small business owners unite for powerful S.C. Advocacy Day
May 4, 2023
SC Chamber Hosts Small Business Day at the State House The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s unified voice for business, hosted its first Small Business Day…
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Earth Month Effort Draws Large Number of Volunteers In County Wide Cleanup
May 4, 2023
The April Upstate Team-up to Clean-up Challenge, supported by Palmetto Pride, a friendly competition between upstate Keep America Beautiful Affiliates, closed with grand success. Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) reported…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces distribution of $141 million settlement to millions of low-income Americans deceived by TurboTax owner Intuit
May 4, 2023Consumers to Receive Checks in the Mail from Multistate Settlement Without Needing to File a Claim Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner…
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Laurens District 55 High School NJROTC Program Challenges Students Physically and Mentally
May 4, 2023
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Program is a curriculum emphasizing citizenship and leadership development. It teaches maritime heritage and naval topics. Students in the program also engage…
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Eaton Corporation donates $20,000 to PTC Foundation
May 4, 2023
Officials from Eaton Corporation recently visited the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to present a check for $20,000 to the PTC Foundation specifically to support the college’s engineering…
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Laurens County Museum Offers Genealogy Recording Class
May 4, 2023
Want to learn to put your genealogical research into a form your children and grandchildren will want to see? Come to the Laurens County Museum on May 9 and 16…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Calls on Lander Grads to Never Fear Failure
May 4, 2023
Although many sitting in the audience already had overcome obstacles in their pursuit of a college degree, South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette called on the Class of 2023 to…
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District 55 School Board Approves Recommendations for 2023-2024 New Certified Employees and Administrative Positions
May 3, 2023
The School Board of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, via phone conference, and approved recommendations for 2023-2024 new…
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How and when to amend your SC Individual Income Tax return
May 3, 2023
What you need to know: Generally, you should amend a return if an IRS audit changes your state return, or when there are changes to your income, deductions, credits, payments,…
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Laurens County First Steps Board Meeting Monday May 8
May 3, 2023
The Laurens County First Steps Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Laurens County First Steps office (1029 West Main Street, Laurens,…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
May 3, 2023
The weather cooperated for the events of last weekend and the Vintage Festival on Friday evening was a big hit drawing a great crowd. Here is the lineup for the…
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Grand Opening of Renovated Sanctified Hill Park in Fountain Inn This Friday
May 3, 2023
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding a Grand Opening Celebration for the newly renovated Sanctified Hill Park. The City of Fountain Inn completely renovated the historic park on…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Storm Drain Art Contest
May 2, 2023
Calling all artists! Keep Laurens County Beautiful is seeking artists to transform up to four storm drains into public works of art. The goal of the project is to bring…
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City of Clinton Among Selected Rural Communities to Receive Grant Money for Water, Sewer and Stormwater Projects
May 2, 2023
The City of Clinton and other municipalities will receive grant money to assist with our Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Projects. The City of Clinton, Miller’s Fork Basin Sewer Rehabilitation will…
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Clinton’s Food Truck Monday Line Up for May 8
May 2, 2023
If you want a pass from kitchen duty check out Food Truck Monday is providing options for you on Monday, May 8 from 5-8 pm in downtown Clinton. Here is…
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Diaper Drive Thru in Clinton on Tuesday May 9
May 2, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 4 – 6 pm in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot (at intersection of Highway…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission Awarded $7.9M SCIIP Grant for Laurens County Hospital Area Water System Improvements
May 2, 2023
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is pleased to announce it has received $7.9 Million in grant funding from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to assist…
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PTC Horticulture Students Shine at National Competition
May 2, 2023
Six Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students in the Horticulture Program traveled to Mississippi State University in Starkville last month to compete in the 47th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC).…
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Laurens County 4-H Summer Camp Options – Registration Now Open
May 2, 2023
Laurens County 4-H Summer Day Camps are open for registration and there are three great opportunities. Here is a description of each camp. Use the link for each camp to…
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Lander University Hosts Social Science Symposium
May 2, 2023
“Rural areas have unique issues,” according to Lane Riley, keynote speaker at this year’s Carolina Undergraduate Social Science Symposium (CUSSS), hosted by Lander University. She should know. After graduating from…
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Do What You Love: Nathan Bridges Completes BSN Degree with Lander’s RN-BSN Completion Program
May 2, 2023
After earning a degree in business, former Lander University baseball player Nathan Bridges spent his first few years out of college working in the accounting field. But in 2018, after…
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SC Homeowner Rescue Program Remains Open, Now Offering Additional Financial Support to Previous Recipients
May 2, 2023
The SC Homeowner Rescue Program, South Carolina’s federally-funded emergency homeowner assistance program, remains open to applications until all funds are expended. The program is leaving the door open for struggling…
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CHS Boys Tennis Advance to Upper State Championship
May 2, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team defeated Chapman 6-0 in the third round of the SCHSL playoffs at the CMS courts yesterday. They will compete in the Upper State…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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Prisma Laurens Hospital Hosting Onsite Hiring Event May 4
May 1, 2023
Prisma Laurens County is holding a job fair and want you to share your talent with them. The in-person hiring event will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 9…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson & 25 other attorneys general urge Biden administration to provide Medicare coverage for Alzheimer’s treatment
May 1, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide coverage for a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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CHS Boys Tennis Team Advances to Round 3 of Playoffs
May 1, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team beat Powdersville in Round 2 of the AAA SCHSL Tennis Championships with a score of 5-1. They will host the winner of Chapman…
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Local Artists Compete in Newberry Art Competition
May 1, 2023
Local artists of The Art Group (T.A.G.) traveled to Newberry, SC on Saturday, April 29 to compete against more than 20 other creatives in the all-day outdoor event. The event,…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Receives Communication Excellence Award for “Monday Midday Minutes” Radio Segment
April 28, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received a Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) 2023 Communication Excellence Award for Advertising and Marketing, specifically the “Monday Midday…
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Things That Just Do Not Work for Fire Ant Control
April 27, 2023
By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service Sit around any table at a summer social gathering and the talk will eventually turn to fire ants. Everyone has their own idea about…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2023-2024 School Year
April 27, 2023
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2023-2024 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2023, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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LCSD 55 is Seeking Amazing Shake Initiative Volunteers
April 27, 2023
The Amazing Shake tournament was created at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA) by Ron Clark, and it is an activity that develops lifelong qualities, habits, and skills in students. Laurens…
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Carolina Land Company Sells 50+ Acre Tract in Fountain Inn
April 27, 2023
Carolina Land Company recently represented the Seller of 50+/- acres on Hudson Road in Fountain Inn. The Buyer purchased the property to build his estate home for his family. Scott…
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The City of Fountain Inn Awarded $9,999,075 from the Rural Infrastructure Authority
April 27, 2023
The Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded the City of Fountain Inn a grant of $9,999,075 to address the aging clay pipes, brick manholes, and service laterals that were installed over…
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PTC to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4
April 27, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11 a.m.…
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Regional Hospice & Palliative Care Provider Announces New Name
April 27, 2023
Hospice of Laurens County Will Continue Serving the Community as VIA Health Partners Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), and Hospice of Laurens County, announce their official name change…
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Clinton High School MAGE Club Holds Fundraiser for Laurens County Cancer Association
April 27, 2023
Clinton High School MAGE Club (Manga Anime Gaming Enthusiast Club) held a fundraiser in support of the Laurens County Cancer Association. “These students really set an example of what “hope…
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Rootimentary Launches Wine Club
April 27, 2023
Rootimentary opened late last year bringing a new vibe of upscale casual and fine dining combined with friendly staff and delicious food. Since their launch, they have added a lunch…
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LushAcres Second Annual Spring Festival Draws Large Crowd
April 27, 2023
With the rainy Spring we are having it was anyone’s guess how the day would be but the weather was perfect and the people came out for the 2nd Annual…
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Carolina Bronze Handbell Concert Open to the Public – April 27
April 26, 2023
Music takes you to a wonderful world of imagination and invokes many emotions. This concert will take the listener to places of fondest dreams. Carolina Bronze Handbell ringers will present…
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Cooper Motor Expands with Acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
April 26, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton, South Carolina, announced today the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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It’s Fire Ant Season!
April 26, 2023
By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service You have been battling the Red Imported Fire Ant unsuccessfully for a number of years now. Every time you knock out one mound it seems…
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Lander College of Education to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 26, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education is hosting a live, interactive webinar for South Carolina’s technical college students who are interested in transferring to Lander to complete a bachelor’s degree in…
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PC Students to Host Sounds of Summer Community Music Festival April 28
April 26, 2023
The Sounds of Summer Community Music Festival on April 28th, 2023 will be a form of expression to address social issues and to build community to make both PC and…
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Helicopter Unveiling Event Shows Off Newest Air Medical Asset in Laurens County
April 26, 2023
LifeNet and Prisma Health hold unveiling event to highlight expanded air medical service in Upstate South Carolina A life-saving helicopter is flying over Laurens County thanks to a new air…
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Presbyterian College hosts Area 5 Special Olympics at Bailey Memorial Stadium
April 26, 2023
Presbyterian College continued its tradition of student service as the host of the Area 5 Special Olympics held last Friday in Bailey Memorial Stadium. PC has played host to the…
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Clinton High School Boys Tennis Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
April 26, 2023
Last week the Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team closed out their regular season two home wins taking the title of Region Champs. On Tuesday the team took on Broome…
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Reps. Duncan, Buchanan, Lead Letter to HHS, CMS to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
April 26, 2023
On Monday, Congressman Duncan led a letter with Congressman Vern Buchanan to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals
April 26, 2023
Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 5, 2023 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Laurens County…
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