Barbells, BBQ and Music at CrossFit864
March 15, 2023
CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, March 16 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “We are excited…
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Governor Henry McMaster Names Shrivastava-Patel as Chair of DHEC Board
March 15, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Seema Shrivastava-Patel to be the next chair of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board). Shirvastava-Patel has served on the Board since…
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Lowry is Fourth City Councilor to Endorse Mayor Senn for Re-election
March 15, 2023
Laurens City Councilor Martin Lowry has announced his endorsement of Mayor Nathan Senn for re-election. “I am proud to announce my strong endorsement of Mayor Senn,” said Lowry. “My wife…
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Laurens Mayoral Candidate Randy Garrett Receives Two Endorsements
March 14, 2023
The race for mayor of Laurens will be decided next Tuesday, March 21st when voters go to the polls to choose between two candidates: incumbent Nathan Senn and lifelong Laurens…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins brief filed with U.S. Supreme Court in support of fairness in women’s sports
March 14, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined attorneys general from 20 other states today in filing a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to remove an injunction blocking West Virginia’s…
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Garcia Attributes Leadership Skills to Lander’s RA Program
March 14, 2023
Sophomore criminology major Daniel Garcia, of Chapin, says there are many benefits to being a resident assistant at Lander University, but what’s most rewarding is the fellowship that exists among…
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City Councilwomen Campbell, Miller, and Latimore Endorse Mayor Senn
March 13, 2023
Three current Laurens City Council members have publicly endorsed Mayor Nathan Senn in his bid for re-election to a second term. Councilor Marian Miller representing Ward 1, Councilor Cassandra Campbell…
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Randy Randall Sworn in as Mayor of Clinton
March 13, 2023
Clinton’s newest Mayor was sworn in at an installation ceremony on Monday night, March 13. Randy Randall is now serving as the 30th mayor of Clinton. Randall isn’t new to…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for Lake Greenwood Cleanup
March 13, 2023
Now in its second year, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), is partnering with Keep Greenwood County Beautiful (KGCB) to conquer the litter issue at Lake Greenwood. The two organizations will…
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City of Clinton Conducting Public Transportation Survey
March 13, 2023
Do you live in the Clinton city limits? Would public transportation be of assistance to you? The City of Clinton is seeking your input. In assessing the need for public…
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Early Voting Starts Wednesday for Laurens Mayoral Run-off Election
March 13, 2023
Early voting for the run-off election for Laurens Mayor will start on Wednesday, March 15 at 8:30 am and close on Friday, March 17 at 5 pm. Early voting provides…
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City of Clinton to Host Easter Egg Hunt
March 13, 2023
Who doesn’t like an Easter egg hung? The City of Clinton will host a an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8 at 10 am Easter Egg Hunt at Vance…
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Updated Information on CSX Railroad Crossing Maintenance
March 13, 2023
If you haven’t noticed, CSX is doing maintenance work on railroad crossings in our area. Here is the list CSX railroad crossings to be closed for maintenance in Clinton: March…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – March 14 Agenda
March 13, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 14. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Clinton High School FFA Plant Sale
March 12, 2023
If it’s Spring you know it is time for the Clinton High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Annual Plant Sale. The plant sale will be held March 27-30 and…
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Belk in Laurens to Reopen as a Belk Outlet Store
March 12, 2023
Belk debuted its first outlet store in Grenville, Tennessee earlier this year and Laurens, South Carolina is next. The department store chain has plans for three more planned for Richlands,…
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Margot Brooks named director of 112, Capitol Theatre operations
March 10, 2023
Presbyterian College announced this week that Margot Brooks will lead two of the college’s major off-campus initiatives. Brooks was named director of 112, the new restaurant and social hub on…
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Laurens Electric awards local students the ‘trip of a lifetime’
March 10, 2023
Three local high school juniors and one sophomore are the winners of expense paid trips this summer, sponsored by Laurens Electric Cooperative. Ella Adair of Clinton, Ciana Mumford of Gray…
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SC DNR Asks for Your Help Identifying Diamondback Terrapins
March 10, 2023
Next time you head to the coast, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is asking for your help as a new generation of tiny marsh-dwellers is beginning to emerge on…
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Cook Political Report publisher Amy Walter to deliver 2023 Waters Lecture in Political Science
March 10, 2023
One of the country’s leading political analysts will address the current state of American politics at Presbyterian College’s annual Waters Lecture this month. Amy Walter, the publisher and editor-in-chief of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates the Next Executive Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
March 9, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated William H. Floyd to be the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). Previously the agency’s chief of staff,…
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Lander Professor of History Honored
March 9, 2023
Lander University Professor of History Dr. Robert Figueira has been elected to a three-year term as an Executive Council member of the South Carolina Historical Association (SCHA). Figueira, a medievalist,…
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The Voters have Spoken – Here are the results of the Municipal Elections
March 8, 2023
Voter turnout for the municipal elections on Tuesday was 23.39 percent. When the polls closed, at 7 pm and the ballots were counted, 2,189 of the 9,400 registered voters cast…
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Diaper Drive Thru in Clinton on Tuesday with NEW Afternoon Hours
March 8, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at a NEW time of 4 – 6 pm in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot…
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City of Laurens Fire Department Welcomes Lieutenant Johnson
March 8, 2023
The City of Laurens Fire Department recently welcomed Matt Johnson to their team. Johnson began his fire service in Laurens County and has spent the last almost 11 years at…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Launches Small Business emPOWERment Program (SBP) to Boost Local Entrepreneurship
March 8, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the Small Business emPOWERment Program (SBP). This eight-month program is designed to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners. This…
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PC Cuts Ribbon on Historic Capitol Theatre as Esports Program Moves into Newly Renovated Facility in Laurens
March 7, 2023
Presbyterian College’s dream of launching a new social hub in Laurens came to fruition Thursday as the college and community celebrated the formal opening of the esports arena in the…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Receives Grant Funding to Support Litter Solutions
March 7, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) has been awarded a $10,000 grant through PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) Annual Support Grant program. These funds will be used to implement litter…
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District 55 Celebrates Read Across America Week
March 7, 2023
Read Across America Week is March 2-6, 2023. The National Education Association (NEA) launched this week-long celebration in 1998 to promote reading and educate people about the benefits of reading.…
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Dr. Abigayle Campbell, PharmD, BCPS Named SCSHP 2022 Young Pharmacist of the Year
March 7, 2023
Dr. Abigayle Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, daughter of Angela and Curtis Campbell of Clinton, was recently named The South Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SCSHP) 2022 Young Pharmacist of the Year.…
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SC Forestry Commission Urging Vigilance Against Wildfire this Week
March 7, 2023
With forecasts calling for low relative humidity and high wind speeds across the state Tuesday and Wednesday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging the public to exercise the utmost…
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Next Edition of The Brew Scheduled for March 15 at Scoops on West Main
March 7, 2023
The next Edition of The Brew will be held on March 15 at Scoops on West Main in Clinton (8:30-10:00 am). The Brew meetings take place bi-monthly in Laurens County…
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PC Students Engage in Service Project at Piedmont Presbyterian Church
March 7, 2023
Presbyterian College students gathered at Piedmont Presbyterian Church in Mountville on Feb. 25 for a service project that was as profoundly meaningful to participants as it was helpful to the…
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Laurens County Emergency Management is Hiring Dispatchers
March 7, 2023
Are you interested in a career with Laurens County 911 as a dispatcher? Applicants must be a 18 years or older, have your high school diploma/GED, be able to type…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 46-state coalition asking court to order TikTok to preserve and produce company communications critical to multistate investigation
March 7, 2023Amid the ongoing youth mental health crisis, Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 46 states in asking a state court in Tennessee to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to…
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Liberty Fellowship Accepting New Nominations Through July 1
March 7, 2023
Liberty Fellowship is accepting new nominations for its 17th Class of Fellows. The online nomination form is available at libertyfellowshipsc.org/nominate through July 1. “We are excited to kick off the…
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Clinton Family YMCA 44th Annual Youth /Community Prayer Breakfast – March 7-9
March 6, 2023
Good things are worth doing. Again and again. The Annual Youth/Community Prayer Breakfast is one such event. Always held in March and now in it’s 44th year, the prayer breakfast…
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LCWSC Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility Recognized with Two Industry Awards
March 6, 2023
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission’s (LCWSC) Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility was recently named one of Wastewater Digest’s 2022 Top Projects and received a 2022 Pinnacle Award for…
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Early Voting Closed – Polls Open Tuesday for Municipal Elections
March 5, 2023
Early voting closed on Friday and the municipal elections will take place this Tuesday, March 7. At the end of the early voting period the turn out appears to be…
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LifeNet Expands Air Medical Service with New Base in Laurens County
March 3, 2023
A trusted name in air medical service is ready to answer the call when residents of Laurens County and beyond need emergency care. LifeNet 7 opened on Wednesday, March 1 in…
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City of Laurens Partners with Piedmont Agency on Aging for Expanded Seniors Program, Meals on Wheels
March 3, 2023
The City of Laurens announced Friday that it would be partnering with the Piedmont Agency on Aging (PAA) to assist with Meals on Wheels and to expand the city’s popular…
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Governor Proclaims March Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
March 3, 2023
Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2023 Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in South Carolina. A coalition of state, federal and non-governmental land management organizations under the umbrella of the South…
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Congressman Jeff Duncan and Wife Melody Announce Birth of First Grandchild
March 3, 2023
Jeff and Melody Duncan announced the birth of their first grandchild, John Waylon Duncan, born on February 27, 2023. “We are excited to announce the birth of our first grandchild,…
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Lander University College of Education Launches Middle Level Education Degree
March 3, 2023
South Carolina’s future middle school teachers can now choose Lander University to continue their education and launch their careers with Lander’s new Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education, which…
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In District 55 Students Can “Dig In” to Healthy Breakfast Options at School
March 3, 2023
National School Breakfast Week Campaign Focuses on the Benefits of School Breakfast To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Laurens County School…
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March 20 showcase to highlight PTC 2023 travel packages
March 3, 2023
It’s one thing to learn about a place by reading about it or watching a video. To actually experience a place — to see, feel, hear, smell, and taste its…
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Teacher Clothes Closet Returns to Lander
March 3, 2023
When it comes time for student teaching or job interviews, education students often find that they don’t have the clothes they need to look professional. That’s where teacher clothes closets…
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Team Ecology Volunteers Needed
March 2, 2023
Get Ready for Team Ecology! This week long adventure will take place March 28 – 31 at the Joe Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens. All of the public school…
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Lander Professor to Discuss African American Athletes and the Olympic Games
March 2, 2023
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University invites the community to attend a discussion with Dr. Kevin Witherspoon, professor of history, titled “African American Athletes, Race, and…
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Laurens County School District 55 Provides New Mental Wellness Resource for Parents
March 2, 2023
As the pandemic’s unseen costs begin to unfold on the mental health front, some wonder how school children will be impacted. Despite the massive challenge we face, there are growing…
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