Prisma Laurens Hospital Hosting Onsite Hiring Event May 4
May 1, 2023
Prisma Laurens County is holding a job fair and want you to share your talent with them. The in-person hiring event will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 9…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson & 25 other attorneys general urge Biden administration to provide Medicare coverage for Alzheimer’s treatment
May 1, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide coverage for a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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CHS Boys Tennis Team Advances to Round 3 of Playoffs
May 1, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team beat Powdersville in Round 2 of the AAA SCHSL Tennis Championships with a score of 5-1. They will host the winner of Chapman…
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Local Artists Compete in Newberry Art Competition
May 1, 2023
Local artists of The Art Group (T.A.G.) traveled to Newberry, SC on Saturday, April 29 to compete against more than 20 other creatives in the all-day outdoor event. The event,…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Receives Communication Excellence Award for “Monday Midday Minutes” Radio Segment
April 28, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received a Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) 2023 Communication Excellence Award for Advertising and Marketing, specifically the “Monday Midday…
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Things That Just Do Not Work for Fire Ant Control
April 27, 2023
By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service Sit around any table at a summer social gathering and the talk will eventually turn to fire ants. Everyone has their own idea about…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2023-2024 School Year
April 27, 2023
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2023-2024 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2023, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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LCSD 55 is Seeking Amazing Shake Initiative Volunteers
April 27, 2023
The Amazing Shake tournament was created at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA) by Ron Clark, and it is an activity that develops lifelong qualities, habits, and skills in students. Laurens…
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Carolina Land Company Sells 50+ Acre Tract in Fountain Inn
April 27, 2023
Carolina Land Company recently represented the Seller of 50+/- acres on Hudson Road in Fountain Inn. The Buyer purchased the property to build his estate home for his family. Scott…
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The City of Fountain Inn Awarded $9,999,075 from the Rural Infrastructure Authority
April 27, 2023
The Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded the City of Fountain Inn a grant of $9,999,075 to address the aging clay pipes, brick manholes, and service laterals that were installed over…
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PTC to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4
April 27, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11 a.m.…
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Regional Hospice & Palliative Care Provider Announces New Name
April 27, 2023
Hospice of Laurens County Will Continue Serving the Community as VIA Health Partners Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), and Hospice of Laurens County, announce their official name change…
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Clinton High School MAGE Club Holds Fundraiser for Laurens County Cancer Association
April 27, 2023
Clinton High School MAGE Club (Manga Anime Gaming Enthusiast Club) held a fundraiser in support of the Laurens County Cancer Association. “These students really set an example of what “hope…
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Rootimentary Launches Wine Club
April 27, 2023
Rootimentary opened late last year bringing a new vibe of upscale casual and fine dining combined with friendly staff and delicious food. Since their launch, they have added a lunch…
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LushAcres Second Annual Spring Festival Draws Large Crowd
April 27, 2023
With the rainy Spring we are having it was anyone’s guess how the day would be but the weather was perfect and the people came out for the 2nd Annual…
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Carolina Bronze Handbell Concert Open to the Public – April 27
April 26, 2023
Music takes you to a wonderful world of imagination and invokes many emotions. This concert will take the listener to places of fondest dreams. Carolina Bronze Handbell ringers will present…
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Cooper Motor Expands with Acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
April 26, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton, South Carolina, announced today the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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It’s Fire Ant Season!
April 26, 2023
By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service You have been battling the Red Imported Fire Ant unsuccessfully for a number of years now. Every time you knock out one mound it seems…
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Lander College of Education to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 26, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education is hosting a live, interactive webinar for South Carolina’s technical college students who are interested in transferring to Lander to complete a bachelor’s degree in…
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PC Students to Host Sounds of Summer Community Music Festival April 28
April 26, 2023
The Sounds of Summer Community Music Festival on April 28th, 2023 will be a form of expression to address social issues and to build community to make both PC and…
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Helicopter Unveiling Event Shows Off Newest Air Medical Asset in Laurens County
April 26, 2023
LifeNet and Prisma Health hold unveiling event to highlight expanded air medical service in Upstate South Carolina A life-saving helicopter is flying over Laurens County thanks to a new air…
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Presbyterian College hosts Area 5 Special Olympics at Bailey Memorial Stadium
April 26, 2023
Presbyterian College continued its tradition of student service as the host of the Area 5 Special Olympics held last Friday in Bailey Memorial Stadium. PC has played host to the…
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Clinton High School Boys Tennis Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
April 26, 2023
Last week the Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team closed out their regular season two home wins taking the title of Region Champs. On Tuesday the team took on Broome…
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Reps. Duncan, Buchanan, Lead Letter to HHS, CMS to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
April 26, 2023
On Monday, Congressman Duncan led a letter with Congressman Vern Buchanan to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals
April 26, 2023
Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 5, 2023 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Laurens County…
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PTC Car Show to Deliver Eye Candy for Automotive Fans
April 26, 2023
Piedmont Technical College’s student club “Full Throttle” will hold its annual PTC Automotive Technology Program Car Show on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Medford Family Event Center Parking Lot…
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Putting Your Cash to Work
April 25, 2023
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA The creation of a cash management plan is the best way to optimize your cash. A successful cash management plan incorporates cash needs, time frames,…
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Lander’s Student Life Awards highlight ‘phenomenal accomplishments’
April 25, 2023
On a day when the Lander community joined together for Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors and victims, the University also presented its annual Student Life Awards to commemorate…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Week
April 24, 2023
Now open for close to one month, The Lumberyard in Clinton has created a welcoming atmosphere bringing in great bands and a variety of food trucks. “Every week is different…
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Automatic License Plate Readers Help LPD Apprehend Suspect
April 24, 2023
Last week the Laurens Police Department (LPD) began installing 25 Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) to help them solve crimes. You can read more about them by clicking HERE. Days…
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PC Jazz Band Concert Tuesday April 25
April 24, 2023
We bring More Than Jazz this Tuesday! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby Just Cares for Me…
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Clinton High Boys Tennis Team Win Regional Championship and Head to Playoffs
April 24, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team rounded out their regular season this past week with two home wins, including a big win on senior night, and a win on…
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Lander’s New ‘Launch into College’ Program Offers Free Summer Courses and Housing Options to Qualifying Students
April 23, 2023
Lander University is the recipient of a generous grant from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) that will establish a new summer learning program in which students can…
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Thornwell Charter School Seeks Candidates for Three Board Positions
April 22, 2023
Thornwell Charter School in Clinton, SC is seeking candidates for three seats on the Board of Directors. The elected candidates will serve a two-year term. Candidates must apply online. Those interested can…
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Lander Students Awarded for Excellence in Speech, Theatre and Communication
April 21, 2023
Lander University students won big during the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by Lander’s Department of Media and Communication on the University’s Greenwood campus Saturday,…
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The Laurens Police Department Installing 25 License Plate Reading Cameras to Help Solve Crime
April 21, 2023
During the week of April 20, 2023, the Laurens Police Department started installing 25 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras to solve and reduce crime. This installation will take place…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – April 25 Agenda
April 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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PC Solo Guitar Recital – La Chitarra Italiano dell’Ottocento ~ The Guitar in 19th Century Italy
April 20, 2023
Dr. James Buckland, adjunct professor of classical guitar with the Department of Music at Presbyterian College, will perform a solo guitar recital on Monday, April 24th at 7:30pm. The title…
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High Schoolers Try Hands-On Farm Tasks at Piedmont Technical College
April 20, 2023
A backhoe, a fluffy 5-day-old baby goat, welding torches, high-tech drone tours, and much more caught the attention of 43 high school students from five schools at the Piedmont Technical…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool Registration for 2023-2024 School Year
April 20, 2023
Preschool registration for 2023-2024 school year is now open at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. First Presbyterian Church is located at 410 E. Carolina Avenue. Weekday preschool hours are 7:45-11:30…
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Laurens Hosts 2nd Annual Earth Day Community Cleanup
April 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will host their second annual Earth Day Community Cleanup on Thursday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 22nd. City employees and volunteers will come together to show…
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Walking Tour of Newly Discovered Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield – Saturday, April 22
April 19, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, historian Durant Ashmore will lead a walking tour of Hammond’s Old Store and Hayes Station Battlefield. The event will start at 10:00 am and the location…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads multistate amicus brief defending parental speech
April 19, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson filed an amicus brief, with nine other attorneys general, aimed at protecting parents’ free speech, in the Moms for Liberty – Brevard County, Florida v. Brevard…
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Sip & Stroll this Friday – Limited Tickets Still Available
April 19, 2023
Laurens Sip & Stroll is this Friday and it’s not too late to join in on the fun. A limited number of tickets are still available for purchase. You can…
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BBQ Fundraiser to Help Science Olympiad Teams Raise Funds to Go to National Competition
April 19, 2023
The legacy of winning continues for the Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School Science Olympiad teams. Both teams won the State championship on April 1 and are preparing to…
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Scoops on West Main Goes Mobile
April 19, 2023
Question: What could be better than having a delicious ice cream cone (or cup) at Scoops on West Main? Answer: Having Scoops on West Main bring the ice cream to you!…
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LCSO Jail & Bail Set for May 19
April 19, 2023
The annual Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Jail and Bail fundraiser is set for Friday, May 19. Now in its fifth year, all proceeds from the fundraiser goes to support their…
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2023 Academic Symposium Called ‘Fantastic’
April 18, 2023
Lander University biology major Chandler Russian, right, of Ninety Six, discusses “Going Nuts: Eastern Gray Squirrel Behavior Is Unaffected by Predator Activity,” at this year’s Student Academic Symposium. Russian, who…
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Latino Student Summit promotes education, career opportunities
April 18, 2023
Christian Barrientos is a firm believer in “there is power behind sharing your story.” Speaking to the South Carolina Latino Student Summit at Lander University, Barrientos told his personal story…
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