Laurens County School District 55 Holds Amazing Shake Luncheon
May 14, 2023
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Administrative Office Staff welcomed confident, humble, poised, and respectful students from grades 5-8 and their coaches on Friday, May 5, 2023, to…
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Clinton Town Rhythms Summer Concert Series Kicks Off May 25
May 14, 2023
The City of Clinton recently announced the return of the Town Rhythms Summer Concert Series. A town favorite the first concert in the Town Rhythms Summer Concert series is scheduled…
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Ten Laurens District 55 High School Students Earn Certificates and Associate in Arts Degrees from Piedmont Technical College
May 14, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) congratulates ten Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) seniors for earning a Certificate in University Studies or an Associate in Arts degree from…
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Arthur State Bank Relocating Trust and Wealth Management Division to New Clinton Location
May 14, 2023
The banking business is booming for Arthur State Bank. Currently celebrating their 90 anniversary serving customers in 18 branch locations throughout South Carolina, it was announced last week that the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Calls General Assembly Back for Extra Session
May 12, 2023
Gov. Calls on General Assembly to Take up Illegal Gun Possession, Bond Reform, Budget, Protect Life Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-13 to reconvene the General Assembly for…
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Laurens County Chamber Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Laurens County CLASS XXIV
May 11, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting application for Leadership Laurens County XXIV. The goal of Leadership Laurens County is to develop informed, committed, and qualified leaders capable…
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Food Truck Monday in Pictures
May 10, 2023
Food Truck Monday brought smiles and yummy food to Clinton on Monday. If you missed this one you have another opportunity to partake next month! The vendors vary each time…
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Rolling Hill Ranch to Host Second Annual Open Gate Farm Day – May 13
May 10, 2023
Rolling Hill Ranch in Mountville, South Carolina will host their Annual Open Gate Farm Day on Saturday, May 13 from 2:00 pm until dark. So just what is an Open…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Week
May 10, 2023
The weather looks great for this weekend! Here is the lineup for the rest of this week: THURSDAY, May 11 – Open 4:00 – 10:00 pm FRIDAY, May 12 –…
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Clinton High Varsity Golf Finishes 7th place at AAA Upper State Tournament
May 10, 2023
The Clinton High School (CHS) golf team competed in the SCHSL AAA Upper State Golf Tournament at Village Greens on Monday, May 8. CHS golf advances to the SCHSL AAA…
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Support Laurens County First Steps During NASCAR Day Giveathon – May 16-19
May 9, 2023
Laurens County First Steps, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing early childhood education and support to families in Laurens County, is thrilled to announce its participation in the NASCAR Day…
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PTC Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Recipients
May 9, 2023
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation recognized more than 200 scholarship benefactors and recipients at an awards luncheon recently in Greenwood. Enjoying a delicious and satisfying chicken-and-rice with vegetables meal followed…
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Calling All Vendors – City of Laurens Vendor Database
May 9, 2023
The City of Laurens is actively looking for vendors across the Upstate to register in their Vendor Database. The database allows them to reach out to vendors quickly about upcoming…
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PC to Launch Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies on May 18
May 9, 2023
Presbyterian College’s new Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies officially opens this spring. The new center’s public launch will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 18. A…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Announces Retirement After Thirty-One Years of Service
May 9, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC: After a distinguished 31-year career with the City of Fountain Inn Police Department, Police Chief Michael Hamilton has announced his retirement, effective July 31. “It has been…
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Clinton Junior Tennis Program Announces Summer Programs
May 8, 2023
The Clinton Junior Tennis Program (CJTP) has trained up many great tennis players over the years. Directed by Coach Chuck Waldron, with assistance from Chandler Dailey and Kimora Wesley, the…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Graduates 41 at 10th Annual Hooding Ceremony
May 8, 2023
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy held its 10th hooding ceremony Friday, sending 41 new doctors of pharmacy into the first stage of their professional careers. One word seemed to…
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American Legion Post 25 Golf Tournament – Two Team Spots Remaining
May 8, 2023
It was so successful, they’re doing it again. The second annual golf tournament is scheduled for June 2, 2003 at Lakeside Country Club in Laurens, SC. Golfers get your group…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads Multistate Charge Against Biden Administration’s Decision to Prioritize the Right Whale in the Wrong Way
May 8, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson led a letter to push back against the Biden Administration’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule because it…
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Lander’s College of Education Honors Graduates, Academic Award Recipients
May 8, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education awarded pins to more than 90 bachelor’s degree candidates during a special ceremony that also recognized master’s degree candidates and academic award recipients. Dr. Sarah…
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Lander Faculty Members Named Professors of Affordable Learning
May 8, 2023
While the cost of learning materials for college courses can pose a financial challenge to many students, faculty members at Lander University are doing their part to keep classes affordable…
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Lander Nursing Recognizes Graduates
May 8, 2023
Lander University’s Abney Cultural Center Auditorium was filled to capacity on Tuesday, May 2, for the William Preston Turner School of Nursing’s annual recognition ceremony. A total of 54 graduating…
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Laurens County Council Budget Workshop – Tuesday, May 9
May 8, 2023
Laurens County Council canceled their regularly scheduled meeting for May 9 advising no “requested actionable items.” Instead, they will come together for a budget workshop on Tuesday at 5:30 pm.…
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Ribbon Cutting for New Evidence Facility for the Sheriff’s Office Set for May 11
May 8, 2023
Sheriff Reynolds and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite you to the ribbon cutting of our new Evidence Facility, located on Templeton Road. The completion of this…
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Laurens Native Attorney Scott Todd selected to ‘Rising Stars’ list
May 6, 2023
Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been selected to the Super Lawyers 2023 South Carolina Rising Stars list. He is a partner at Sumner & Todd Attorneys…
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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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