The Pasture Restaurant Announces Valentine’s Day Menu and Three Seatings
February 2, 2023
The Pasture Restaurant in Clinton just announced special menu for Valentine’s Day. They will have three seatings to choose from with only 15 reservations per seating. Seating #1 – 4:00-5:30 pm…
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PC’s Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies Takes Shape During Overseas Visit
February 2, 2023
Presbyterian College kicked off its signature new Center for South Korean and East Studies by sending a delegation to South Korea last month to build partnerships and relationships.PC president Dr.…
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LushAcres Reopens – Offering February Chicken Bundle
February 1, 2023
LushAcres is back open after a short month in January (closed for some maintenance). Due to the shortened month, they are extending their January Bundle through February. This is over…
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PC Women’s Basketball to Host Radford on Saturday
February 1, 2023
Come on out and show your support for your PC Women’s Basketball Team! This week is their Equality and Inclusion game and they are looking to take down Radford in…
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LCSD 55 Announces Community Listen & Learn Meetings
February 1, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55) is getting out in the community for some Listen & Learn Meetings. Communication is a priority in LCSD55. Engaging in an ongoing, two-way dialogue…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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District 56 4K/5K Registration – Saturday, Feb. 11
February 1, 2023
LCSD 56 is hosting a kindergarten registration fair for all rising 4K and 5K students. Students presently enrolled in our 4K center will automatically transfer to one of our elementary…
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Team Ecology Volunteers Needed – Join the Fun!
January 31, 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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South Carolina Empowerment Centre – Free Food for Seniors and Children
January 31, 2023
The South Carolina Empowerment Centre offers food resources to children and seniors in our community. Each month kids ages 18 and younger who are in school can receive a bag…
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Laurens Little League Registration is Open
January 31, 2023
Batter Up! Laurens Parks and Recreation L3 softball and baseball registration is open. Children ages 7-12 are eligible and the registration fee is $70. The deadline to register is February…
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City of Laurens to Host Valentine’s Day Open Air Event
January 31, 2023
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner you might say that “love is in the air.” The City of Laurens is counting on it as they announce a new twist…
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SCDNR Summer Archaeology Internship Program Accepting Applications
January 31, 2023
The SCDNR summer archaeology internship application portal is now open! This six-week, in-person internship will begin on Monday, June 5, 2023 and end on Friday, July 14, 2023. Interns will…
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Laurens County First Steps Board Meeting
January 31, 2023
The Laurens County First Steps Board of Directors will meet on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Laurens County First Steps office (1029 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360). The…
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Leadership Golden Strip Kicks Off Class 3 with 16 Strong Current & Emerging Leaders
January 31, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC- Leadership Golden Strip, a year long, collaborative leadership program of the Greater Mauldin, Simpsonville Area, and Fountain Inn Chambers, launched Class #3 on January 24th with a…
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2023 Ag Day Essay Contest
January 31, 2023
Students across the country are invited to enter the National Ag Day essay and video contest, sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America. This year’s theme is, “Growing a Climate…
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Mainspring Founder Charles Brewer Delivers 2023 Vance Lecture on Business Ethics
January 31, 2023
MindSpring founder Charles Brewer discussed the essential role core values played in his company’s success during his lecture Thursday at Presbyterian College.Brewer, who formed the Atlanta, Ga.-based internet service provider…
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Laurens County Chamber Announces 2023 Chamber Ambassadors
January 30, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2023 Chamber Ambassadors. The elite group of volunteers assists the Chamber in various ways including acting as public relations liaisons at…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts Radford on February Feb. 1
January 30, 2023
Come on out and show your support for your PC Men Basketball Team! This week is their Equality and Inclusion game and they are looking to take down Radford in…
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Mayoral Candidates Sound Off on the Issues – Clinton Edition
January 30, 2023
On March 7 residents of Clinton will go to the polls to vote for a new mayor. On the ballot will be three candidates: Leonard Pitts, Randy Randall and Ronnie…
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Where Do You Want To Be Five Years From Today?
January 30, 2023
by Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® In goal setting, it’s important to step back and look at where we wish to be and how we spend our time today in the…
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CrossFit864 to Hold 13th annual 5k run/walk
January 30, 2023
Runners and walkers sign up now for the 13th annual CrossFit864 5K/10K Run/Walk. The event will be held on February 4th at the Clinton CrossFit location – 207 West Pitts…
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Laurens County Mourns the Loss of Clinton High Student
January 29, 2023
Saturday morning brought sad news to Laurens County and to Clinton High School faculty and students as the news of the tragic passing of Taylor Cole Tisdale came to light.…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Volunteers Tackle Trash Around Boyd’s Mill Pond Dam
January 29, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful, led by Beautification Affiliate Coordinator, Courtney Stonell orgainzed another litter clean up on Saturday. The energetic group of volunteers worked to clean up the area around…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Bloodhound Puppy to the Team
January 29, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s office is growing. Last week, Susan Jolly and her daughter, Caroline, donated a nine week old AKC registered Bloodhound puppy to the Sheriff’s Office. “We are…
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Work Underway in SC Pavement Improvement Program
January 29, 2023
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced last week that work is underway to begin resurfacing approximately 90 miles of South Carolina’s interstate highways. These projects include resurfacing…
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Courthouse Coffee and American Legion Post 25 to Host Kids Coffee Competition
January 29, 2023
Courthouse Coffee on the Public Square in Laurens is partnering with the American Legion Post 25 for a Kids Coffee Competition. Beginning Saturday, March 4 and running every Saturday through March…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 27, 2023
State of the State Address Deliver on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We…
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Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO
January 27, 2023
Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…
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Public Invited to See Tom Stanley Exhibit at Lander
January 27, 2023
The public is invited to see the “New Space/New Work” exhibit by artist Tom Stanley, on display at the Lander University Art Gallery through Wednesday, Feb. 8. The exhibit features…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $45 million settlement with financial services company Nexo for sales of unregistered securities
January 27, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that digital-asset financial services companies, Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc. (collectively, “Nexo”), have settled allegations they broke South Carolina law by offering and…
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Clinton YMCA – Hosting A Chicken Truck Sale
January 27, 2023
The Clinton YMCA will be hosting a Chicken Truck Sale from House of Raeford. The last time the chicken truck came was in 2021 with over 300 orders. Pre-orders are…
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PTC Machine Tool Students Benefit from Back-to-Back Haas Foundation Grants
January 26, 2023
While South Carolina residents are taking advantage of Piedmont Technical College’s No-Cost Option scholarship assistance (which has been extended through the Summer 2023 term), non-qualifying out-of-state students still may face…
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Clinton Family YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
January 26, 2023
Registration for YMCA youth baseball and softball is open. The deadline to register your child is Thursday, February 9. Playing Divisions Baseball: (Ages as of May 1, 2023) age 3-4…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads the multistate charge against contraband cell phones
January 25, 2023After busting a Mexican cartel drug ring that was facilitated in large part through contraband cell phones, Attorney General Alan Wilson leads a multistate effort to call on Congress to…
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District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 25, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 is hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, January 28th from 9-11 am at Clinton Middle School (800 N. Adair Street, Clinton). The district is hiring…
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Thornwell Charter School Now Enrolling
January 25, 2023
Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in grades 5K – 11 at Thornwell Charter School (TCS) are asked to complete the enrollment form that can be found on the…
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Main Street Laurens to Renovate Wells Clardy Cottage
January 25, 2023
Main Street Laurens has announced the hiring of Mantis Homes to renovate the “Wells Clardy Cottage” located on West Main Street into a showplace AirBnb. Main Street Laurens was gifted…
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Clinton Animal Hospital to Host Shot Clinic January 26
January 25, 2023
Clinton Animal Hospital will host their first shot clinic of the year on Thursday, January 26 from 5:30pm to 6:30 pm. Clinton Animal Hospital will be closed and the shot…
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Sumner & Todd named to “Best Law Firms in America”
January 24, 2023
Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd, Attorneys at Law has been named a “Best Law Firm 2022, Tier 1” for DUI Defense by U.S. News & World Report. Only six…
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Laurens County First Steps to Hold Ultimate Community Baby Shower and Family Resource Fair
January 24, 2023
Laurens County First Steps has partnered with Healthy Blue BlueChoice HealthPlan of SC to make sure every family has the resources they need for success. The community Baby Shower for…
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Writer, Translator Aruni Kashyap to Visit Lander University
January 24, 2023
The community is invited to join the Department of English and Foreign Languages at Lander University for “A Reading and Conversation,” featuring writer and translator Aruni Kashyap. The event will…
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Local Band is Contender for Best Album in Upstate Music Awards
January 24, 2023
The Upstate Music Awards were created to honor musicians and bands making original music, as well as the producers, studio engineers, photographers, videographers, and visual artists who work with them. Contestants must live and…
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Latest Edition of The Brew Features Lakeview Bar-B-Q
January 24, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted another engaging session of “The Brew” last week at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens. Each event begins with a presentation by a local entrepreneur…
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Identifying and Managing Common Household Insects
January 24, 2023
Tired of those pesky insects invading your home? Want to learn how to win the battle? Laurens County Master Gardeners in conjunction with Clemson Extension Service is offering a webinar…
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How to Show Appreciation
January 24, 2023
By Jerry Bellune All of us feel good about being appreciated for what we do at work, home or anywhere else. Jacob Coite knows this. He is an appreciator. He sent…
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Income Tax Season Begins
January 24, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS began accepting Individual Income Tax returns on January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Tuesday,…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts Winthrop Saturday, January 28
January 24, 2023
PC Men’s Basketball will take on Winthrop on Saturday at 2:00pm against Winthrop. The team is 5-16 and needs to win this conference game to stay competitive in the standings. This…
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PC Launches Search for 20th President
January 23, 2023
The search for Presbyterian College’s 20th president began this week with the formation of a presidential search committee. In a formal announcement across campus, PC shared the names of those…
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Clinton Family YMCA Renovates Indoor Pool and Adds Cardio Equipment
January 23, 2023
If you’re a member of the Clinton Family YMCA you’ve noticed some changes lately. The first upgrade is the renovation of the indoor pool. Being the only indoor pool in…
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Laurens Police Department Victims Advocate Becomes Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
January 23, 2023
Laurens Police Department Victims Advocate, Amanda Greer, is now a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Car crashes are the second-leading cause of death for children under the age of 1…
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