Laurens County Teacher Selected as WYFF4 Golden Apple Award Winner
January 22, 2023
If you watch WYFF4 News you are very familiar with the Golden Apple Award. Each week during the school year the station highlights one teacher in the viewing area to…
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LushAcres Market Closed for Two Weeks
January 22, 2023
LushAcres Farm Market announced that they will be closed for two weeks beginning January 23. During this time they will perform some maintenance and upgrades before the new produce season…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 24 Agenda
January 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 24. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Laurens City Council Votes to Keep Fees Low by Resuming City Trash Service
January 20, 2023
Laurens City Council voted on Thursday night to get back into the residential waste removal business beginning in March. By providing these services in-house, City Council’s action keeps monthly fees…
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Lander to hold 4th annual Founder’s Day of Giving Feb. 9 – 10
January 19, 2023
The 2023 Founder’s Day of Giving at Lander University, scheduled from noon Feb. 9 through noon Feb. 10, is a 24-hour opportunity to a make a difference in the lives…
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MODELS Academy Receives Critical Support from Grants
January 19, 2023
While they may not express it outright or even be cognizant of it, young black boys are constantly looking for acceptance, guidance, and discipline. Those without consistent, positive role models…
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Internship Experience Gives Lathren a Taste of a Career in Public Administration
January 19, 2023
Austin Lathren, a senior political science major from Greenwood, says that the internship he completed during the summer and fall of 2022 with the City of Greenwood confirmed his calling…
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Fun and Easy Lessons in Saving
January 18, 2023
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Helping the children of South Carolina grow up to be financially literate adults is a particular…
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Reedy Reels announces films for its 2023 festival
January 18, 2023
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Movie lovers will see more than 50 films at the Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival being February 17 to February 19 at the…
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Lush Acres Farm Included in 2023 South Carolina Agritourism Passport
January 18, 2023
Agriculture is a vital part of South Carolina’s economy and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) works to help more people connect with agriculture. Many farmers have looked for…
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Yanfeng Expanding Operations in Laurens County
January 18, 2023
$49.6 million investment to create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years COLUMBIA, S.C. – Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the expansion of its operations…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts Longwood on Saturday, January 21
January 18, 2023
PC Men’s Basketball team will host Longwood on Saturday, January 21st at 2:00pm. This game will be a crucial Big South Conference game for the team. There will be giveaways and…
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Thornwell Charter School Earns School of Excellence Award from Charter Institute at Erskine
January 17, 2023
TCS named Gold Middle School of Excellence for Math, and two additional distinctions Thornwell Charter School is proud to be named a Gold Middle School of Excellence in Math by…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session January 18
January 16, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Laurens, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, January 18 from…
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PC Chamber Music Recital with Distinguished Faculty Open to the Public
January 16, 2023
If you’ve never attended a musical performance or concert at Presbyterian College, here is your chance. The PC Department of Music will offer a chamber music recital with distinguished faculty…
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United Way of Laurens County Bags of Love Community Project
January 16, 2023
There are lots of ways to show love and support for those in need and the United Way of Laurens County is seeking community support for their “Bags of Love”…
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PC Students Participate in Litter Pick up on MLK National Day of Service
January 16, 2023
Martin Luther King Day is more than a day off. The day is recognized as a National Day of Service in honor of the late Martin Luther King, Jr. Students…
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Roc’s Burgers in Clinton to Open Friday January 20
January 16, 2023
Owners Robert “Roc” and Evie Knight are excited to announce that Roc’s Burgers will open to the public on January 20. Initial hours of operation will be 11:00 am to…
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Seven disaster-trained volunteers from South Carolina deploy to Georgia to assist families impacted by storms, tornadoes
January 16, 2023
Disaster trained volunteers from the South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross are deploying to support disaster relief efforts in Georgia where damaging storms ripped through most of the…
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Lander Students Return to Classes
January 13, 2023
Lander University students returned to campus this week to begin a new semester. For a variety of reasons, they were glad to be back. Like a number of her peers,…
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MindSpring Enterprises founder Charles Brewer to deliver 2023 Vance Lecture on Business Ethics
January 13, 2023
The founder of one of the largest internet service providers in the United States will deliver Presbyterian College’s 2023 Robert M. Vance Lecture on Business Ethics. Charles Brewer, who started…
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Lander to Host Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
January 12, 2023
The community is invited to attend a program to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, hosted by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University, Thursday, Jan. 26, at 3:30…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
January 12, 2023
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Jeffrey Breazeale was the honoree for Laurens County. He received an…
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Laurens County School District 55 Mid-year Welcome Back and Professional Development Day
January 12, 2023
The teachers and staff members of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) gathered at the Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Gym on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Attendees were…
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Newberry Opera House Announces New Executive Director
January 12, 2023
The Newberry Opera House Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Anne Pinckney Smith to Executive Director, effective immediately. Anne joined the Opera House in March of…
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Greenwood Corvette Club Donates $500 to PTC Foundation
January 12, 2023
Last month, during the holiday season, officials from the Greenwood Corvette Club presented a check for $500 to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation to be applied toward Automotive Technology Program…
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Governor Henry McMaster’s Inaugural Address Delivered on Wednesday, Jan. 11
January 11, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster was sworn in today for his second term as the Governor of South Carolina. Here is his speech. GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to…
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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg Will Step Down as PC President Effective June 30
January 11, 2023
VANDENBERG WILL BECOME PRESIDENT OF OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced his resignation as president of Presbyterian College effective June 30, 2023. He has been named the next president…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) launches a new anti-litter campaign for 2023, called “Keep it Clean, Laurens County.”
January 11, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful is launching a new anti-litter campaign for 2023. “The Keep it Clean campaign promotes the KLCB vision of a cleaner, greener, more beautiful Laurens County,” according…
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Laurens County Chorale Begins Rehearsal for Spring Concert – Welcoming New Singers
January 11, 2023
The Laurens County Chorale started rehearsing for the Spring concert this week and they are welcoming new singers to join them. If you are interested in improving your vocal abilities…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Partnering with Secure the Call to Provide 911 Capable Phones
January 10, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure that everyone who needs to contact 911 has the means to do so. As a result, LCSO is now a proud…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2022 Annual Report
January 10, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2022 Annual Report at the State House today. Task Force leadership joined him…
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DSS Announces Emergency Allotments (Supplements) for Existing SNAP Households to End January 31, 2023
January 10, 2023
South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is announcing an end to the federally-approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments (supplements) to all South Carolina households effective January 31,…
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Laurens County Chamber Annual Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award Nominations Open Through January 18
January 9, 2023
Each year at the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award pays tribute to individuals who use their time, talent, and compassion…
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PC’s Women’s Basketball to Host High Point – January 14
January 9, 2023
PC’s Women’s Basketball team will host High Point on Saturday, January 14 at 2pm at Templeton Center on campus. This is the first women’s game since students returned to campus…
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PC’s celebration of MLK Jr. Day ‘Starts With Me’
January 9, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of creating “the beloved community” drives Presbyterian College’s celebration this year to honor King’s incredible legacy. Following this year’s national theme – “It Starts…
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PC men’s Basketball Hosts Gardner-Webb, January 11
January 9, 2023
PC Men’s Basketball will host Gardner-Webb on January 11. Game time is 7 pm at Templeton Center on PC’s campus. This is the first game since students returned from the…
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LCSO Hiring Sex Offender Registry Coordinator
January 9, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring for a Sex Offender Registry Coordinator. Duties for the position include: Ensure that sex offenders are registered and compliant with SC and…
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Candidate Filing Closed for 2023 Laurens County Municipal Elections – Ballot Finalized for March Elections
January 8, 2023
Candidate filing closed Friday at noon for the Laurens County 2023 Municipal Elections on Tuesday, March 7. A run-off election, if needed, will be conducted on Tuesday, March 21. Early Voting will…
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City of Laurens Partners with Sanders High School Alumni Assocation for MLK Day of Service Parade and Commemoration Ceremony
January 8, 2023
Saturday, January 14 marks the 25th anniversary of the Sanders Alumni Association’s MLK Day of Service. This year, the City of Laurens is partnering with the Sanders Alumni Association for the…
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A Taste of Home in Laurens to End Buffet Service
January 8, 2023
If you have ever been to A Taste of Home in Laurens you are familiar with the great “home cooked” items that are a staple on their buffet. Now, after…
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City of Fountain Inn Announces Schedule for 2023 Planning Commission Meetings
January 8, 2023
The City of Fountain Inn recently announced that all Planning Commission meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month, beginning in 2023. The public is welcome to…
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The Pasture Restaurant to Open – Wednesday, January 11 – Sneak Peek
January 8, 2023
The Buzz brought you the news of the new restaurant coming to downtown Clinton. Now we bring you an update on this new dining option and the announcement that the…
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South Carolina 4-H Showcase January 14 Time Change
January 8, 2023
Due to a higher proportion of older division entries, it has been decided to combine the two parts into one program. The new time is 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 14.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces FY 2023-2024 Executive Budget
January 8, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster announced his Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget. As it has in past years the governor’s budget prioritizes fiscal responsibility and wise, transformative investments in education, infrastructure, public…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 10 Agenda
January 6, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 10. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Raiders Boys’ Basketball Tip-Off Fundraising Banquet and Blazer Ceremony
January 6, 2023
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Raiders boys’ basketball team is learning not just about basketball, but also pride in having good character. Armond Flood, the team’s new head…
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Laurens District 55 High School Holds Winter Graduation Ceremony
January 6, 2023
Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) celebrated the graduating seniors from the Winter Class of 2022 on December 19, in the LDHS Lecture Theatre. Sixty-eight students from LDHS earned twenty-four…
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South Carolina releases record-breaking industry recruitment in 2022
January 6, 2023
$10.27 billion in announced capital investment, most in state history The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2022 industry recruitment results which reflect historic economic activity. From January…
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Dual Enrollment 2 + 2 Education Pathway Program in Laurens County School District 55 Offers Free Education Degrees
January 5, 2023
There is a shortage of certified educators in South Carolina that needs to be addressed, and Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is taking steps to address the need.…
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