The Laurens County Chorale Presents Spring Concert
March 28, 2023
The Laurens County Chorale’s Spring Concert “The Prayers of Our Hearts” is something you won’t want to miss. The first performance will be on Friday, April 14 at Westminster Presbyterian…
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Arbitrary Art – Much More than Arbitrary
March 28, 2023
The only thing remotely arbitrary about Arbitrary Art might be the wide variety of events and creative classes they offer. Located in Gray Court, Arbitrary hosts a local artist gallery,…
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Fibertex Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting
March 28, 2023
Today the Laurens County Development Corporation celebrated the latest expansion of Fibertex Nonwovens A/S in Gray Court at their Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Welcoming remarks were given by Fibertex NA President…
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Walker Crowned Mr. Lander University
March 28, 2023
Lander University has a new Mr. Lander: sophomore business administration major Jonathan Walker, of Mountville. Walker, who is minoring in psychology, was sponsored by the Lander chapter of Gamma Phi…
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Subcommittee Chair Duncan: “It’s time we unleash American energy production”
March 28, 2023
Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following remarks today at a House Republican Leadership press conference on the importance of flipping the switch on…
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City of Clinton Public Hearing – Monday, April 3
March 28, 2023
The City of Clinton will hold a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm. on April 3, 2023 in City Council Chambers at 211 N. Broad Street, Clinton South Carolina. The purpose…
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SCbio names 11 life science leaders from across state to Board of Directors
March 27, 2023
Fiduciary and Operations Board members span state and industry segments, provide unique blend of expertise to lead for fast-growing industry Five years after undertaking a complete relaunch of the state’s…
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Cleaning Up Lake Greenwood Project Yields 9,115 Pounds of Trash
March 27, 2023
Keep Greenwood County Beautiful (KGCB) partnered with Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) to host their 15th annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup on Saturday, March 18th. The event was a resounding success,…
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PC Women’s Lacrosse Team to Host Wofford on Wednesday
March 27, 2023
This week the PC Women’s Lacrosse team has a pivotal rivalry matchup against Wofford. The rivalry match up versus Wofford is Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm. at Bailey Memorial Stadium. The…
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Laurens Police Department to Present Annual Safetypup® Program
March 27, 2023
The Laurens Police Department (LPD) will present a child safety and drug education program to reach children kindergarten through 5th grade. LPD is participating in the National Child Safety Council’s…
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“How It All Started” Revolutionary War Lecture – April 15
March 27, 2023
If you have attended any of the history lectures by Durant Ashmore you know they are packed with information and tid-bits not heard elsewhere. His level of detail is remarkable.…
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Laurens to Feature Major Headliners at July 3rd Celebration, Capital Cities and Better than Ezra
March 27, 2023
The City of Laurens announced Monday, March 27th, that the City’s annual Independence Day celebrations held on July 3, 2023, will feature not one, but two internationally known award-winning bands:…
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2023 Congressional Art Competition Opens
March 27, 2023
Congressman Jeff Duncan invites high school students in South Carolina’s Third District to submit their artwork in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The purpose of the nationwide high school visual art…
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Lumberyard Launches to Large Crowd in Clinton
March 26, 2023
The Lumberyard in Clinton opened for business on Saturday to a large supportive crowd. It was said to be a “soft opening,” but it looked more like a grand opening.…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – March 28 Agenda
March 26, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 28. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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The Magic and Mess of a Blank Page
March 23, 2023
By Reba Campbell I started the year trying to resume the discipline of keeping a handwritten journal. This process of deliberately writing by hand has reminded me how it so…
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Federal Grant Enlists Three SC Colleges to Increase Access and Placement in Advanced Manufacturing and Nursing Fields
March 23, 2023
Institutions that support excellence in workforce development love company. Accordingly, the U.S. Department of Labor has selected Piedmont Technical College (PTC), Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech), and Aiken Technical College (Aiken…
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USDA makes grants available to help people in rural South Carolina repair their homes damaged by hurricanes in 2022
March 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by…
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PC Holds Ribbon Cutting at 112 in Downtown Clinton
March 23, 2023
Presbyterian College’s mission to transform a piece of real estate in downtown Clinton into a social hub uniting the campus and local communities was accomplished Tuesday at the official…
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Straight Street of Laurens ReOpens with Large Attendance
March 22, 2023
Earlier this year it was announced that Van Tumblin would be the next Executive Director for Straight Street of Laurens. The center had been closed since November 8th with the retirement…
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After Helping More than 15,000 SC Families Keep Their Homes, SC Homeowner Rescue Program Winding Down
March 22, 2023
The SC Homeowner Rescue Program, South Carolina’s federally-funded emergency homeowner assistance program, will begin its wind down in April after helping more than 15,000 South Carolina families remain in their…
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Veteran Machine Tool Instructor Reflects on Industry Trends
March 22, 2023
As much as things change, they often also seem to stay the same. That can be said of the machine tool industry — even in the midst of digital advances…
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Lake Greenwood Among 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in South Carolina According to Southern Living
March 22, 2023
Despite the cold temps recently we know what comes next. Summer in South Carolina means days on the water enjoying some of the prettiest scenery and water activities. Laurens County…
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The Lumberyard Soft Opening this Saturday
March 22, 2023
The much anticipated opening of the Lumberyard in Clinton is this Saturday, March 25, so plan your Saturday accordingly. The Lumberyard will be highlighting some of the Upstate’s best of the…
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Laurens County to Host Young Farmers and Agribusiness Association State Meeting
March 22, 2023
In July Laurens County will host the South Carolina Farmer & Agribusiness Association 2023 Summer Tour. This brings the opportunity for the county to showcase the diverse agriculture that Laurens…
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The Voters Have Spoken – Senn Re-elected for Second Term
March 21, 2023
It took two times to the polls but the voters in the City of Laurens have spoken. Mayor Nathan Senn was re-elected in a close race beating his opponent Randy…
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Jackson Lecture Series Puts Black Athletes in Olympics Spotlight
March 21, 2023
A comprehensive book on the contributions of Black athletes in sports history, titled “Black Mercuries, African American Athletes, Race, and the Modern Olympic Games,” provided the foundation for this year’s…
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Metamorphosis – Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds Concert
March 21, 2023
Metamorphosis indicates transformation or change. Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds concert on April 4th will reflect on it in three manners. First, a metamorphosis concerning the total transformation…
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SC Baptist Women’s Chorus to Perform at Hurricane Baptist Church
March 21, 2023
Seraph Song, South Carolina Baptist Women’s Chorus, will be performing at Hurricane Baptist Church at 4:00 pm on March 25. Seraph Song is composed of women from across South Carolina…
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Actors Return to Lakelands for 13th Annual Lander Film Festival
March 21, 2023
Not only did the 13th annual Lander University Film Festival recognize the winning filmmakers from a variety of skill levels – it also celebrated 50 years of acting for Greenwood…
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PC dedicates Butch ‘60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in Smith Administration Building
March 20, 2023
Presbyterian College celebrated a lasting legacy of love and loyalty Thursday at the dedication of the Butch ’60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in the Smith Administration Building. The late Butch…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Committee as a Whole
March 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a Committee as a whole on Tuesday, March 21. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt…
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Laurens Native Gets the Golden Ticket on American Idol
March 20, 2023
Who says dreams don’t come true? Laurens native Ophrah Kablan will tell you she is living her dream right now! This past Sunday night Kablan appeared as one of the…
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Scoops on West Main Opens Tuesday with Gourmet Hot Dog Bar
March 20, 2023
What’s better than a great hot dog followed by some ice cream? Or the other way around, you get to pick. Scoops on West Main (formerly Laila’s of Clinton) will…
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All-Laurens County Basketball Team Announced
March 20, 2023
AS COMPILED BY LAURENSCOUNTYSPORTS.COM & THE LAURENS COUNTY ADVERTISER Congratulations to all of these players for this recognition. BOYS TEAM First Team Andrew Codington, Laurens Academy Taliek Fuller, Clinton TyQuavis…
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Early Voting Closed with Six Percent Turnout – Polls Open Tuesday for Laurens Mayoral Run-Off Election
March 20, 2023
Early voting for the run-off election for Laurens Mayor closed on Friday, March 17 and the run-off election is Tuesday. According to the Laurens County Voter Registration Office, six percent…
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LCSO Inmate Litter Cleanup Report for January and February
March 18, 2023
During the months of January and February, the Laurens County inmate litter cleanup crew picked up 38,780 pounds of trash from Laurens County roadsides. The following roads were cleaned: -Taylor…
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American Legion Post 25 2nd Annual Golf Tournament – Registration Open
March 18, 2023
You don’t have to look far in Laurens County to see the work of the members of American Legion Post 25. They are always out in the community looking for…
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PC to Celebrate dedications of New Baseball and Softball Facilities
March 18, 2023
Presbyterian College is dedicating its newest athletic facilities on March 25 as part of its $8 million Championship Spirit Initiative. The new Blue Hose softball team facilities – a…
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PTC Selected for Gates Foundation Higher Education Initiative
March 18, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Intermediaries for Scale” (IFS) initiative, a $100 million investment over five years to forge…
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Lander Professor Discusses ‘The Mathematics of Communication’
March 18, 2023
“Human beings are not as good at communicating as we think we are,” according to Lander University Professor of Mathematics Dr. Josie Ryan. Ryan spoke at the Greenwood Arts Center…
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More than Jazz Concert at PC – April 25
March 18, 2023
PC’s Jazz Band brings More Than Jazz to the stage on April 25! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby…
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Youth Turkey Hunting Days are Here
March 18, 2023
Youth Turkey Hunting Days are right around the corner! Mark your calendars: •March 18-19: Private Lands in Game Zones 3 & 4 •March 25-26: Private Lands in Game Zones 1…
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Todd R. McCaffrey Confirmed by SC Senate as Next Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs
March 16, 2023
Retired Major General, Todd R. McCaffrey, has been confirmed by unanimous vote from the South Carolina Senate as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The…
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Transfer Student from New York Brings Star Power to PTC
March 16, 2023
It should surprise no one that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Presidential Ambassador Abigail Jacquet’s former track coach nicknamed her “Hollywood.” This student has star power for miles. Her bright smile…
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PC Students Embrace Networking at ’23 Mocktails and Mingling Event
March 16, 2023
At Presbyterian College, what you know – and who you know – are both important. At the college’s seventh annual “Mocktails and Mingling” this spring, students met nearly two dozen…
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Highlights of the 49th Annual Spotlight on Agriculture Event
March 15, 2023
Last week the 49thAnnual Spotlight on Agriculture was held at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. This is always a “who’s who” of Ag event for Laurens County. The crowd was…
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The Lumberyard in Clinton Set for Soft Opening Next Week
March 15, 2023
They say good things are worth the wait and the wait for The Lumberyard in Clinton to open is almost over. Owners Charlie and Stacey Michaels look forward to opening…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Impersonation of an Officer During a Recent Traffic Stop
March 15, 2023
Fountain Inn Police Chief Michael Hamilton released a statement and public service announcement on Tuesday regarding a traffic stop this past weekend that involved an individual impersonating a law enforcement…
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Food Truck Monday – Big Hit and More to Come
March 15, 2023
Monday is the first day of the work week for most and this past Monday many were dragging after the “spring forward” time change over the weekend. That made Food…
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