Lander to Participate in Scholarship Program for Early Childhood Education
June 20, 2023
Early childhood educators and other professionals working in child care or similar facilities in South Carolina now have a pathway to a four-year degree in early childhood education at Lander…
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Firmin Ford to Host First Responder Appreciation Event June 23
June 20, 2023
Firmin Ford will host a first responder appreciation event on Friday, June 23. The event will be held at the dealership located at 921 East Main Street in Laurens. The…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes of FY 2023-2024 State Budget
June 20, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his Line Item Vetoes of the FY 2023-2024 State Budget at a press conference. The budget includes a record number of 283 of Governor McMaster’s…
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Beautiful Summer – Guest Post
June 20, 2023
Written by Geneik Brewster, Thornwell Academic Support Coordinator Oh summer break, How I have longed for you to return and grace us all with your golden rays and bright blue skies.…
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SCGOP Statement on Presidential Preference Primary
June 20, 2023
The South Carolina Republican Party State Executive Committee met for the quarterly meeting on Saturday 17 in Columbia, South Carolina. In addition to the usual business the state executive committee…
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Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas Advocates for Educational Needs in Laurens County School District 55
June 20, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) are in partnership to advocate for impactful and innovative improvements in educator effectiveness. Dr.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bond Reform, Issues Signing Statement
June 20, 2023
Gov. Instructs SLED, DOI to Strictly Enforce New Law and Hold Bail Bondsmen, Electronic-Monitoring Companies Accountable Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3532, bond reform, and issued a signing…
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PTC program director receives FFA Honorary State Degree
June 20, 2023
At its annual state convention on June 7, the SC Future Farmers of America (FFA) presented its highest administrator, teacher, or community member award — the FFA Honorary State Degree…
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SCETV and the South Carolina Hospital Association announce partnership to engage South Carolinians in healthcare careers
June 20, 2023
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) are pleased to announce a momentous partnership aimed at revolutionizing healthcare communication and education in the…
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Chamber Small Business EmPOWERment Group Talks Marketing
June 19, 2023
Earlier this year the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) launched the Small Business emPOWERment Program (SBP). The eight-month program is designed to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.…
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Thornwell Volunteer Serve Days are Spent Making a Difference
June 19, 2023
Community members give back with time talent and love through volunteer work at Thornwell Thornwell welcomed 39 volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of Anderson, South Carolina and St. Luke’s Presbyterian…
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Let’s Go Fishing – SCDNR Fishing Tackle Loaner Sites
June 19, 2023
It’s summertime and the fish are biting! Are you ready to go fishing? The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has created a program to help everyone have the…
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The Lumberyard Cruise-In Draws Crowd on Saturday
June 19, 2023
The weather was perfect for an afternoon cruise-in this past Saturday. Members of the Laurens County Cruisers drove into Clinton and lined up their cars outside of The Lumberyard for…
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LPD Partners with Tiny Trotters Therapy to Bring “Just Say Whoa to Bullying Campaign” to Schools in the City
June 19, 2023
The Laurens Police Department is partnering with Tiny Trotters Therapy to bring the “Just Say Whoa to Bullying” program to schools in the city. This program takes a unique approach…
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Registration Closes June 30 for Laurens County 4-H Farm to Table Day Camp
June 19, 2023
Join other 4-H members at LushAcres Farm in Clinton, July 10-12 from 9 am to 12 pm for Farm to Table Day Camp. Participants will learn more about gardening and…
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Langston Baptist Church in Clinton to Host Symposium – “Can We Trust the Bible?”
June 19, 2023
Langston Baptist Church will host a symposium titled “Can We Trust the Bible?” The Symposium will be held on Tuesday, June 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and is open…
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Laurens Commission on Public Works Receives $5M Grant to Replace Pipelines
June 19, 2023
Laurens Commission on Public Works (LCPW) recently received a grant award of $5,083,760.00 from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). LCPW was one of two utilities in the…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – June 20
June 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…
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First Baptist Church of Clinton Announces Backyard Bible Club Event
June 18, 2023
First Baptist Church (FBC) of Clinton has announced a Backyard Bible Club event scheduled for June 26-27. Through their Children’s Ministry, FBC will host the Backyard Bible Club at Westchase…
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PTC Area Commission Meeting – June 20 Agenda
June 18, 2023
The Piedmont Technical College Area Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Administration Building, Room…
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Bake Shoppe in Clinton Extends Hours and More
June 18, 2023
The Bake Shoppe in Clinton is under new ownership and recently announced some changes to better serve the community. Effective June 5, they are now open on Mondays and they…
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Laurens City Fire Department Earns Fire Safe Community Designation at State Conference
June 18, 2023
Laurens City Fire Department was well represented at the recent South Carolina Firefighter Conference. The department was represented at the conference by Chief Neil Roberts, Lieutenant Eric Morse, Engineer Sean…
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Terminix Releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities List
June 18, 2023
While there are many things to love about summer in the south – warm weather, longer days and time spent outdoors – the season also marks the arrival of heavy…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Announces Second Quarter Community Champion Volunteer
June 15, 2023
The Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) Community Champion Award recognizes a business, organization, or individual volunteer that has initiated or actively engaged in an activity that has significantly contributed to…
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So you want to officiate youth sports? PTC has your back
June 15, 2023
While their shirts may be black and white, their decisions are anything but. Officiating a sporting event comes with great enjoyment and satisfaction but also intense challenge and heavy criticism.…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Week
June 14, 2023
This week’s lineup brings back the popular Open Jam Night on Thursday. See the full lineup below and see you there! Thursday, June 15 – Open Jam Night Calling all…
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Clinton Family YMCA Fueling Station Expansion
June 14, 2023
What started with a focus on providing nutritional snacks for school age children that come to the YMCA and may need a healthy snack after school has now expanded to…
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Another Tasty Food Truck Monday in the Books
June 14, 2023
If you missed Food Truck Monday this week in Clinton you need to mark your calendar for the next Food Truck Monday scheduled for July 10 from 5 – 8…
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Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Opens in Laurens County
June 14, 2023
Last Friday members of the community gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Loop Trail, the official beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) in Laurens County.…
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CHS and PC Grad (’15) Dr. Jada Suber Earns Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill – Takes Research Position in Boston
June 14, 2023
Dr. Jada Suber ’15 has come a long way from growing up and graduating from college in the same town. This spring, the Presbyterian College alumna successfully defended her doctoral…
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LCPW Wins Safety Award from American Public Power Association
June 14, 2023
The Laurens Commission of Public Works was recently awarded the 2022 Electric Utility Safety Award of Excellence by the American Public Power Association. The American Public Power Association’s safety awards…
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Clinton High School Cross Country Teams Preparing for Annual Running of the Cans Event June 29
June 14, 2023
The seventh annual running of the cans is scheduled for June 29. The event started in the summer of 2017 when the cross-country teams decided to combine practice with a…
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LushAcres Participating in Food Collection for Gleaning Day
June 14, 2023
LushAcres Farm has partnered with Presbyterian College, the City of Clinton, and Clinton Canopy, to collect canned goods from June 1st through 21st. They are asking the community to join…
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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Partner to Receive Grant
June 13, 2023
Since 2020, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has been in partnership with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) in implementing the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED)…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health and SC Department on Aging release recommendations to combat social isolation in older adults
June 13, 2023
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, in partnership…
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Be prepared, Do the Right Things, and Dream Big, Millender Tells PTC Graduates
June 13, 2023
“I’ll bet that two out of three of you will be doing something different within 10 years, something you had not planned on doing,” retired Capsugel executive Ron Millender told…
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Laurens County Fair Foundation Announces First Annual Grant Awards
June 13, 2023
The newly formed Laurens County Fair Foundation (LCFF) approved its first-ever grants during the May 2023 meeting. The grant winners were chosen after careful review and consideration of all applications…
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Lander, Technical College System Sign Transfer Agreement for State’s Nursing Student
June 12, 2023
Now, students who have earned their associate’s degree in nursing at any one of South Carolina’s technical colleges have a seamless pathway to their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)…
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Call for Community Support from Hospice of Laurens County
June 12, 2023
Hospice of Laurens, now officially VIA Health Partners,is an amazing facility caring for individuals and their families during the end of life journey. Family members often spend many hours there…
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Next Clinton Town Rhythms Concert Scheduled for June 29
June 12, 2023
If you missed the first Town Rhythms event you are in luck. The next in the series, Town Rhythms Summer Concert Series is scheduled for Thursday, June 29. The 246th…
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Live Music Bingo and More on Wednesday at The Lumberyard
June 12, 2023
The Lumberyard has the perfect setup to help you get through “Hump Day.” Come in for happy hour (4-9 pm) with $1 off all draft beers and select wines, and…
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Diaper Drive Thru in Laurens Tuesday (4-6 pm)
June 12, 2023
What is a “Diaper Drive Thru” you ask? It’s a convenient way for parents and guardians of young children to get a little help with diapers and wipes. It started…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Ensure South Carolina’s Power Generation Future
June 12, 2023
Gov. McMaster Creates PowerSC Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2023-18, establishing the PowerSC Energy Resources and Economic Development Interagency Working Group (PowerSC). PowerSC will work with the state’s…
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SC Housing Board of Commissioners names interim executive director
June 12, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) announced Friday that Richard Hutto has been named the agency’s interim executive director. Hutto comes…
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Change in Location for City of Laurens Workshop on Boards and Commissions Applications
June 12, 2023
The City of Laurens would like to inform all interested individuals about a change in the workshop location for Council Members reviewing applications for boards and commissions. The workshop, previously…
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LPD Announces Motorcycle & Hotrod Benefit Ride to Support LPD Summer Camp
June 12, 2023
The Laurens Police Department (LPD) recently announced a motorcycle and hot rod benefit ride. The event will be held on June 25th with the starting point at the Public Square…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 13 Agenda
June 11, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 13. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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City of Laurens Juneteenth Festival Lineup
June 11, 2023
The City of Laurens Juneteenth Festival will be held on June 17th on the Public Square in Laurens. Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. will be speaking at the Laurens County…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for the 2023 Community Enrichment Grant Program
June 11, 2023
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the eighth annual Laurens County Community Enhancement Grant Program. Competitive grants in amounts up to $1500 will be…
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SCDPPPS Director Jerry Adger to Retire After 9 Years
June 8, 2023
Gov. McMaster Appoints Melvin Warren as Acting Director Governor Henry McMaster today announced the retirement of S.C. Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) Director Jerry Adger after serving…
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