Clinton Youth Golfer Mia Carles Claims Another State Championship
July 19, 2023
It’s been a great summer for Clinton’s Mia Carles, really great! For third time in as many months, Mia Carles (age 14) has claimed another state title in golf. The…
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Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
July 19, 2023
Summertime in South Carolina is hot! Come beat the heat this weekend at the Lumberyard. Here’s the line up at the Lumberyard in Clinton. Thursday, July 20 – Open Jam Night!…
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Laurens County Academy of Music Fall Registration Open
July 19, 2023
Laurens County Academy of Music (LCAM) offers music lessons to the Laurens County community through the Music Department at Presbyterian College. LCAM has about 50 students ranging in age from…
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LCSO Holds Successful School Supply Drive and Prepares for Back to School Bash
July 19, 2023
Last Friday the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) held their annual school supply drive and as in the past, the community came out to support the cause. The LCSO reports…
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Food Truck Monday in Clinton – July 24
July 18, 2023
That July heat is intense! To keep you out of the kitchen, the City of Clinton is hosting a second Food Truck Monday in July. Come out on Monday, July…
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LushAcres Farm Launches Online Shopping and Home Delivery Across the Upstate
July 18, 2023
Welcome to the future of food shopping! LushAcres Farm has teamed up with Market Wagon, a cutting-edge shopping platform offering a seamless shopping experience, allowing customers to shop online or…
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Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you need to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Quinton Lee Rounds Out Football Assistant Coaches’ Hiring List
July 18, 2023
Steve Englehart, head coach of the Presbyterian College football program approaching year two this fall, has officially announced the last of his offseason assistant hires. On Thursday afternoon, it was…
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Registration for SC 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project Now Open
July 17, 2023
The 2023-2024 South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project is now open for registration for South Carolina’s youth. The project is a hands-on, environmental education program and a competitive, independent-study…
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City of Clinton Now Taking Applications for Annual Rhythm on the Rails Festival
July 17, 2023
It’s almost time for the annual Rhythm on the Rails Festival in Clinton and preparations are underway for this favorite community event. The festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday,…
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The American Red Cross reminds community to stay safe during extreme heat
July 17, 2023Learn how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any…
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Youth with Disabilities Foster Leadership and Advocacy Skills at Statewide Forum to be Held at PC
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state will gather at Presbyterian College July 23-26, to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by…
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Recipient of Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship Announced
July 17, 2023
A scholarship committee recently met to review applicants for the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. Clinton High School graduate, Patience Adams was named the recipient for 2023. The scholarship was created…
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Fountain Inn Hires New Police Chief
July 17, 2023
Fountain Inn takes great pride in announcing the appointment of Patrick Fortenberry as the new Chief of Police for the Fountain Inn Police Department. With an impressive career spanning over…
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Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week at Presbyterian College to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by Able South…
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Early Voting Now Open for Three LCSD55 Board Seats
July 17, 2023
Early voting is now open for the three open school board seats in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55). Eligible Voters can visit the Laurens County Voter Registration and Election…
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For Second Year in a Row SC7 Features Laurens County Trail During Month Long Expedition
July 17, 2023
Last week representatives with the Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department, the Palmetto Trail, and a team of military veterans joined South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition on a stretch of…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session July 19
July 17, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with the City of Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, July 19…
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Congressman Duncan Holds Meeting and Site Visit to Laurens Post Office in Continued Efforts for Much Needed Improvements
July 16, 2023
During a recent week of local constituent work, Congressman Jeff Duncan made it a priority to bring U.S. Postal Service officials from Washington D.C. and Columbia to the district to…
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Mayor of Fountain Inn Announces Campaign for Re-election
July 16, 2023
On Friday, July 14, Mayor George Patrick “GP” McLeer announced that he would be running for re-election as mayor of Fountain Inn. To learn more about McLeer, his background and…
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Lander Graduate Lands Emerging Artist Grant
July 16, 2023
Lander University alumna Jordon Mack, of Orangeburg, is one of six South Carolina residents chosen to receive an emerging artist grant this year. The grants, awarded annually by the South…
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City of Clinton to Host Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Makery July 27
July 16, 2023
The City of Clinton will host a ribbon cutting for The Makery on Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 pm The Makery is a DIY arts and crafts studio located at…
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Neighborhood Representatives Sought for Lake Greenwood Master Planning
July 16, 2023
Lake Greenwood, located in the counties of Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry, is one of South Carolina’s more popular lakes. The lake stretches 20 miles and with a shoreline of 212…
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Main Street Laurens Launches Search for New Executive Director
July 15, 2023
With the recent departure of Jonathan Irick as Executive Director of Main Street Laurens, the organizations is now searching for his replacement. Irick was an integral part the revitalization of…
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Lander University Scores highest on NCLEX Scores for BSN Graduates
July 15, 2023
Lander University’s School of Nursing is the only BSN program in South Carolina to have 100 percent of its graduates to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the…
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Piedmont Tech to Hold Experience PTC Career Extravaganza
July 15, 2023
Piedmont Tech: There is such a thing as a free lunch — even free tuition Piedmont Technical College (PTC) wants folks to know that there is such a thing as…
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Pick Me! SC Annual Pet Adoption Initiative is Underway – LC Animal Shelter Participating
July 15, 2023
It’s time to unleash the love! Pick Me SC Annual Adoption event is happening now. Pick Me! SC returns to a shelter or Petco near you from July 14th to…
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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Greenwood Pastor Tony Foster Serves as Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representative
July 15, 2023
Following the completion of Pastor Tony Foster’s prayer and Guest Chaplaincy duties at the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement: “Now, more than ever,…
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Five Southeastern States Partner on Weeklong Speed Enforcement Campaign
July 15, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) joins four other Southeastern states for “Operation Southern Slow Down” in an effort to curb excessive speeding on the highways. The weeklong…
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Business Succession Planning
July 14, 2023
Make preparations to exit on your own terms By Jennifer Osgood If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your business, and it’s hard to…
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Bulb Culture With Master Gardeners
July 13, 2023
Come learn from the Master Gardners! On Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens there will be a session on bulb…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
July 12, 2023
Whew – it’s hot outside! Come beat the heat this weekend at the Lumberyard. Here’s the line up at the Lumberyard in Clinton. Thursday, July 13 – LumberJam Karaoke Night! Bring your…
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Clinton Youth Makes the Cut for Young Guns Baseball Team from Statewide Tryouts
July 12, 2023
In August 2022 statewide tryouts were held and three teams were created, the Red, White and Blue Young Guns. Elias Littleton of Clinton made the cut for the White team.…
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Revolutionary War Heroine Dicey Langston Lecture – Tuesday, July 18
July 12, 2023
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with a lecture about Laurens County’s own Dicey Langston. Rev. Dr. Paul Wood, Jr., will speak on Tuesday, July 18, at…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 36, Ignition Interlock
July 12, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National President Tess Rowland, law enforcement officers, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing…
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Calling All Cyclists – Registration Now Open for Flight of the Dove 18th Annual Event
July 12, 2023
Cyclists have been coming out to ride and support VIA Health Partners (founded as Hospice of Laurens County) since 2006 in the Flight of the Dove ride. The 18th annual…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson hosts judicial reform panel discussion
July 12, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson hosted a panel discussion, with more than 30 legislators in attendance, on the critical need for judicial reform with Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson and Dr.…
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Back to School Tip: Prepare Now for 529 Withdrawals
July 11, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As a firm believer in the many benefits of saving with a Future Scholar 529 plan, I commend families who consistently contribute to their accounts…
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SC Empowerment Centre Hosts Youth Hygiene Supply Contest in July
July 10, 2023
The South Carolina Empowerment Centre is currently hosting a contest to help restock our Youth Hygiene Closet. Many children in Laurens County deal with food poverty as well as not…
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Clemson Researchers Work to Develop Less-Immunogenic Wheat Varieties for Gluten-Sensitive Consumers
July 10, 2023
“The research we are conducting knows no boundaries and is applicable beyond borders,” saidSachin Rustgi, molecular breeder at Clemson University’s Pee Dee REC Gluten is a group of proteins found…
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Clinton Youth Mia Carles Wins Women’s SC Golf Association Annual Junior Golf Championship
July 10, 2023
The Women’s South Carolina Golf Association (WSCGA) recently hosted an annual Junior championship and Clinton native Mia Carles was the one to claim the title of Champion. The tournament is…
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Clinton Churches Schedule a Walk, Worship & Prayer Time for the New School Year
July 10, 2023
Local churches in Clinton will hold a Walk, Worship & Prayer for our Schools. The event will be held on Sunday July 30 at 6:00 pm. The walk will begin…
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The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces its 2023 Employer Photo Contest
July 9, 2023
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is pleased to announce an exciting photo contest for businesses across the state. The SC@Work: 2023 Photo Contest is an initiative to…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe to Consolidate into One Location
July 9, 2023
The owners of Main Street Bake Shoppe in Laurens and Clinton announced on social media Saturday night that they will be consolidating the business to one location. The Clinton location…
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SC Department of Public Safety is Hiring
July 9, 2023
Temperatures are rising and so are salaries for our troopers and officers! With new starting pay for all law enforcement positions, there’s never been a better time to begin your…
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Laurens County 4-H Offers Two Dog Training Classes
July 9, 2023
The Laurens County 4-H recently announced two dog training classes. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from August 8 to September 19. Canine Good Citizen/Rally Class – 4:30 to…
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Laurens District 55 High School Athletics Department Announces the 2022-2023 ALL-LD55 Teams
July 9, 2023
The Laurens District 55 High School Athletics Department recently announced the 2022-2023 ALL-LD55 teams. The All-LD55 teams acknowledge Future Raiders’ sports performance as a member of their respective competitive sports middle school team(s). These teams are…
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Dr. Ameca C. Thomas, Superintendent of Laurens County School District 55, Presents with NIET at the 2023 EED Annual Grantee Summit
July 9, 2023
Dr. Ameca C. Thomas, Superintendent of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55), was recently honored to present at the 2023 Effective Educator Development (EED) Annual Grantee Summit sponsored by…
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Calling All Unicorn Lovers to The Makery
July 9, 2023
Summer is winding down and if you have run out of ideas to keep the kids busy The Makery has a great activity for you to consider and one they…
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Blake Stone to Take Over Blue Hose Offensive Line Coaching Duties
July 8, 2023
Presbyterian College football head coach Steve Englehart has formally announced the third offseason assistant hire for the program, welcoming Blake Stone – formerly of Gannon and Middle Tennessee State –…
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