The Voters Have Spoken – Senn Re-elected for Second Term
March 21, 2023
It took two times to the polls but the voters in the City of Laurens have spoken. Mayor Nathan Senn was re-elected in a close race beating his opponent Randy…
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Jackson Lecture Series Puts Black Athletes in Olympics Spotlight
March 21, 2023
A comprehensive book on the contributions of Black athletes in sports history, titled “Black Mercuries, African American Athletes, Race, and the Modern Olympic Games,” provided the foundation for this year’s…
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Metamorphosis – Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds Concert
March 21, 2023
Metamorphosis indicates transformation or change. Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds concert on April 4th will reflect on it in three manners. First, a metamorphosis concerning the total transformation…
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SC Baptist Women’s Chorus to Perform at Hurricane Baptist Church
March 21, 2023
Seraph Song, South Carolina Baptist Women’s Chorus, will be performing at Hurricane Baptist Church at 4:00 pm on March 25. Seraph Song is composed of women from across South Carolina…
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Actors Return to Lakelands for 13th Annual Lander Film Festival
March 21, 2023
Not only did the 13th annual Lander University Film Festival recognize the winning filmmakers from a variety of skill levels – it also celebrated 50 years of acting for Greenwood…
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PC dedicates Butch ‘60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in Smith Administration Building
March 20, 2023
Presbyterian College celebrated a lasting legacy of love and loyalty Thursday at the dedication of the Butch ’60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in the Smith Administration Building. The late Butch…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Committee as a Whole
March 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a Committee as a whole on Tuesday, March 21. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt…
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Laurens Native Gets the Golden Ticket on American Idol
March 20, 2023
Who says dreams don’t come true? Laurens native Ophrah Kablan will tell you she is living her dream right now! This past Sunday night Kablan appeared as one of the…
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Scoops on West Main Opens Tuesday with Gourmet Hot Dog Bar
March 20, 2023
What’s better than a great hot dog followed by some ice cream? Or the other way around, you get to pick. Scoops on West Main (formerly Laila’s of Clinton) will…
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All-Laurens County Basketball Team Announced
March 20, 2023
AS COMPILED BY LAURENSCOUNTYSPORTS.COM & THE LAURENS COUNTY ADVERTISER Congratulations to all of these players for this recognition. BOYS TEAM First Team Andrew Codington, Laurens Academy Taliek Fuller, Clinton TyQuavis…
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Early Voting Closed with Six Percent Turnout – Polls Open Tuesday for Laurens Mayoral Run-Off Election
March 20, 2023
Early voting for the run-off election for Laurens Mayor closed on Friday, March 17 and the run-off election is Tuesday. According to the Laurens County Voter Registration Office, six percent…
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LCSO Inmate Litter Cleanup Report for January and February
March 18, 2023
During the months of January and February, the Laurens County inmate litter cleanup crew picked up 38,780 pounds of trash from Laurens County roadsides. The following roads were cleaned: -Taylor…
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American Legion Post 25 2nd Annual Golf Tournament – Registration Open
March 18, 2023
You don’t have to look far in Laurens County to see the work of the members of American Legion Post 25. They are always out in the community looking for…
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PC to Celebrate dedications of New Baseball and Softball Facilities
March 18, 2023
Presbyterian College is dedicating its newest athletic facilities on March 25 as part of its $8 million Championship Spirit Initiative. The new Blue Hose softball team facilities – a…
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PTC Selected for Gates Foundation Higher Education Initiative
March 18, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Intermediaries for Scale” (IFS) initiative, a $100 million investment over five years to forge…
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Lander Professor Discusses ‘The Mathematics of Communication’
March 18, 2023
“Human beings are not as good at communicating as we think we are,” according to Lander University Professor of Mathematics Dr. Josie Ryan. Ryan spoke at the Greenwood Arts Center…
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More than Jazz Concert at PC – April 25
March 18, 2023
PC’s Jazz Band brings More Than Jazz to the stage on April 25! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby…
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Youth Turkey Hunting Days are Here
March 18, 2023
Youth Turkey Hunting Days are right around the corner! Mark your calendars: •March 18-19: Private Lands in Game Zones 3 & 4 •March 25-26: Private Lands in Game Zones 1…
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Todd R. McCaffrey Confirmed by SC Senate as Next Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs
March 16, 2023
Retired Major General, Todd R. McCaffrey, has been confirmed by unanimous vote from the South Carolina Senate as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The…
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Transfer Student from New York Brings Star Power to PTC
March 16, 2023
It should surprise no one that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Presidential Ambassador Abigail Jacquet’s former track coach nicknamed her “Hollywood.” This student has star power for miles. Her bright smile…
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PC Students Embrace Networking at ’23 Mocktails and Mingling Event
March 16, 2023
At Presbyterian College, what you know – and who you know – are both important. At the college’s seventh annual “Mocktails and Mingling” this spring, students met nearly two dozen…
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Highlights of the 49th Annual Spotlight on Agriculture Event
March 15, 2023
Last week the 49thAnnual Spotlight on Agriculture was held at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. This is always a “who’s who” of Ag event for Laurens County. The crowd was…
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The Lumberyard in Clinton Set for Soft Opening Next Week
March 15, 2023
They say good things are worth the wait and the wait for The Lumberyard in Clinton to open is almost over. Owners Charlie and Stacey Michaels look forward to opening…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Impersonation of an Officer During a Recent Traffic Stop
March 15, 2023
Fountain Inn Police Chief Michael Hamilton released a statement and public service announcement on Tuesday regarding a traffic stop this past weekend that involved an individual impersonating a law enforcement…
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Food Truck Monday – Big Hit and More to Come
March 15, 2023
Monday is the first day of the work week for most and this past Monday many were dragging after the “spring forward” time change over the weekend. That made Food…
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Clinton Branch of Laurens County Public Library System Holding Used Book Sale
March 15, 2023
If you love to read books you will want to know that the Clinton branch of the Laurens County Public Library is hosting a used book sale. Stop by the…
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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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