Motor City Racks Expanding S.C. Presence with New Operations in Laurens County
November 9, 2022
$26 million investment will create 88 new jobs Motor City Racks, a supplier of automotive and industrial racking products, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with new…
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CrossFit864 Supports Veterans with the Chad Workout for Veterans Day
November 9, 2022
On Friday Veterans Day November 11, 2022 CrossFit864 will honor Veterans and bring awareness to the importance of suicide prevention with the hero workout is named “CHAD” after Navy SEAL…
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Third Diaper Drive Scheduled for Tuesday, November 15 in Clinton
November 9, 2022
The third Diaper Drive will be held on Tuesday, November 15 from 10 am – noon in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot (at intersection of Highway 76…
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City of Laurens Veterans Day Celebration to be Held at The Ridge
November 9, 2022
The City of Laurens will hold a Veterans Day Celebration this Friday. The Celebration is a local tradition honoring the city’s Veterans with live music, biography of local heroes, and…
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Patriots Kitchen in Clinton Closing Doors Permanently Friday
November 9, 2022
Tuesday was a sad day in Clinton with the announcement from Patriots Kitchen that they would be closing permanently on Friday, November 11. Another restaurant closing for reasons heard all…
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Gray Court Fall Festival this Weekend
November 9, 2022
The Gray Court-Owings Fall Festival will be held on Saturday November 12 from 3pm to 7pm. This event will take place in four host locations in Gray Court and Owings.…
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Touchdown Club Names Gemire Darden of Laurens District High School Player of the Week
November 8, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on November 4th, the Player of the week is senior linebacker and running back Gemire Darden of…
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Location Change for City of Clinton Veterans Day Program
November 8, 2022
Due to the forecast of heavy rain on Friday, the City of Clinton Veterans Day Program which was scheduled to be held outside will now be held at Broad Street…
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Laurens County Young Republicans Elect New Officers
November 8, 2022
The Laurens County Young Republicans met earlier this week to elect new leadership. This was the first meeting the organization has held since 2019. Newly elected officers are:…
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PC Women’s Basketball “Super Hero Night” on Friday
November 8, 2022
Presbyterian College in partnership with Main Street Bake Shoppe, is putting on “Super Hero Night” at the PC Women’s Basketball game at the end of the week. The game will tip-off…
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Election Day is Tuesday – What You Need to Know
November 7, 2022
After tomorrow the robo-calls, text messages, commercials and political mailers will all stop. Tomorrow is election day and one that is being hyped for larger than normal turnout across the…
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Community Call for Diapers!
November 7, 2022
Interest in the county-wide Diaper Drives is growing and so is the need. The third Diaper Drive will be held on Tuesday, November 15 from 10 am – noon in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and More Than 30 State Agencies Announce the State’s Third Veterans Virtual Career Fair
November 7, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) encourage all South Carolina Veterans looking to continue a career of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlement with Experian-owned company over customer who stole sensitive personal information
November 7, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced a multistate settlement with Experian Data Corp (“EDC”) for failing to warn affected consumers after it learned that an identity thief was posing as…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – November 8
November 7, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 8. With the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, this meeting and future meetings will…
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Forestry has $23.2 Billion Impact on SC’s Economy
November 7, 2022
Study reveals forestry also state’s largest employer, paying an average wage of $55K+ South Carolina Forestry Commission officials announced the economic impact of the state’s forestry sector Thursday, citing a…
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The SC SBDC encourages you to “Shop Small” on Small Business – Nov 26
November 7, 2022
Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business…
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City of Laurens Public Meetings Seeking Community Input Begin November 10
November 7, 2022
As reported last month on the Buzz, the City of Laurens wants to hear from residents as they begin the job of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce 2023 Tax Rate Cuts for South Carolina Businesses
November 7, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey have announced that South Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or remain the…
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Lander celebrates achievements, dreams of scholarship donors, students
November 7, 2022
Behind every college scholarship is a story of dreams and a deep hope for the future. That fact was evident at Lander University’s 38th annual Eleanor Teal Donor Appreciation and…
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LCSO Sergeant Recognized for Saving a Life
November 7, 2022
Sergeant Amanda Alexander of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) was recently recognized by Governor McMaster for saving a life by administering the overdose reversal drug naloxone in an emergency…
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CHS Boys Varsity Cross Country Finishes 4th at Qualifiers and Heads to State – Girls Finish 10th
November 7, 2022
The SCHSL AAA Qualifier was held in Newberry this past Saturday. All teams in AAA were ranked by average times throughout the season. The teams were broken into two heats, odd and…
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Meals on Wheels Holiday Bags Community Project
November 7, 2022
Piedmont Agency on Aging is currently collecting items for the Meals on Wheels Holiday Bags Project! Over 500 Meals on Wheels clients will receive a gift bag of items in…
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The SC SBDC Encourages You to “Shop Small” on Small Business Saturday, November 26, to Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses
November 7, 2022
Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier…
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Groundbreaking Planned for Rosemont Historic Site
November 7, 2022
Historic preservation and the opportunity for increased historic tourism will be the highlights of a groundbreaking ceremony planned for the Rosemont historic site on Monday, November 14 at 11 a.m…
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USTA Fall Tennis Festival Supports Laurens County Humane Society
November 4, 2022
The Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association is partnering with the Laurens County Humane Society for their fundraiser during the USTA Southern Fall Tennis Festival on November 12. The event will take place from 9…
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Clinton Red Devils in Final Four of Mascot Challenge
November 4, 2022
WSPA (Channel 7) is holding a Mascot Challenge and the Clinton Red Devils have advanced to the final round. The challenge is fan based which means that fans of a…
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PC to Host Blood Drive
November 4, 2022
Donating blood saves lives. Presbyterian College in partnership with The Blood Connection, will host a blood drive at Springs Student Center, Monday, November 7th. The blood drive will be held…
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Game On! Thousands of students statewide learning about life science careers, lining up to win prizes
November 3, 2022
In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…
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City of Clinton Among 2022 Elevate Upstate Grant Finalists
November 3, 2022
Ten at the Top (TATT) is excited to host their Annual Celebrating Successes event on Wednesday, November 16th. At this event, the finalists for the 2022 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate…
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Laurens Police Department Congratulates Officers on Promotions
November 2, 2022
Laurens Police Department (LPD) recently promoted several officers. LPD Chief Grounsell and the entire department congratulates the following officers on their promotions: Kevin Cox on his promotion to Administrative Captain…
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Music in the Garden – Christmas Edition November 18
November 2, 2022
What a great time of year for an outdoor concert! Verdin’s Too is bringing back “Steve Eager & Friends” on Friday, Nov. 18 for an outdoor concert and more! Come…
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Coat and Cozies Drive – Helping Those in Need
November 2, 2022
We may not get much snow in South Carolina but winter temps do dip into the frigidly cold zone. For those really cold days, everyone needs to bundle up with…
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Friday Night Lights – Play Offs Round 1
November 2, 2022
Last week marked week 11 of high school football and the end of the regular season. Clinton Red Devils go into the playoffs this week undefeated . Here’s the lineup…
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Early Voting Continues Through Saturday November 5
November 2, 2022
Early voting in South Carolina began on Monday, October 24 and ends this Saturday, November 5. Mail absentee applications cannot be requested or accepted now but mail ballots will be…
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LCSO Trunk or Treat Serves Up Treats for Kids
November 1, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office held their annual Trunk or Treat and judging the by the crowd it was a huge success. The weather held off and an estimated 1,000…
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PC Senior Jaraczewski Earns Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year Honors
November 1, 2022
Senior Lili Jaraczewski was named the Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as announced by the league office on Saturday following the Big South Championship hosted by Longwood. She became…
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Fountain Inn Chamber Announces Annual Christmas Parade
November 1, 2022
The Fountain Inn Chamber announces the Annual Fountain Inn Christmas Parade will be held on December 7th at 5:30 pm. Applications to participate in the Parade are due November 7,…
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PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY LILLY FAMILY SCHOOL OF PHILANTHROPY PARTNER TO GIVE PC STUDENTS AND ALUMNI NEW GRADUATE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE OPPORTUNITIES
November 1, 2022
A new partnership between the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI and Presbyterian College will give PC graduates a special opportunity to pursue an education with the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
November 1, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. This request comes after extensive damage assessments conducted by local officials,…
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The “Sesqui Series” Football made a short-lived debut in 1950s at Lander
November 1, 2022
Andy Griffith was a rising star in 1953 when he recorded the hit, “What It Was, Was Football.” The monologue featured the story of a naïve, young preacher who stumbles…
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Novel by Lander Alumnus Selected for Publication in Fall of 2023
October 31, 2022
Since his graduation from Lander University in 2015, Robert Maynor has made a point to keep in touch with his former professor, Dr. Andy Jameson, who teaches literature and creative…
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Touchdown Club Names Jay Martin of Clinton High as Player of the Week
October 31, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 28th, the Player of the week is senior offensive lineman and captain Jay Martin of…
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Merry Market Holiday Craft Fair Returning to the Laurens County Museum
October 31, 2022
The Magnolia Room at the Laurens County Museum will come alive for the season on November 25 and 26 at the “Merry Market at the Museum” Holiday Craft Fair. Craft…
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CHS 2022 Turkey Trot Registration and Sponsorships Open Now
October 31, 2022
The Clinton High School Cross Country teams will host their annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Clinton High School. This is the 3rd year for the Turkey…
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LCSD 55 Releases 2021-2022 School Report Card Data
October 29, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) seeks to empower, inspire, educate, and inform students, staff, and stakeholders. In the efforts of continued transparency, LCSD 55 is sharing information on…
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LCSD 55 Embraced Read Aloud to a Child Week
October 29, 2022
Reading aloud supports literacy in classroom instruction. Reading aloud helps students develop early literacy skills, social skills, and life skills. It also supports the learning of students with significant cognitive…
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Present, Former Students Mix at Lander Homecoming Event
October 29, 2022
Lander University students belonging to the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) mingle with older members during a meet and greet, one of numerous Lander homecoming activities. Alumni belonging to NPHC’s Zeta…
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Lady Red Devils Tennis Falls to Chapman
October 28, 2022
A great season came to an end tonight for the Lady Red Devils Tennis Team with an exciting match against Chapman. The Lady Red Devils finished the post-season in the…
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City of Clinton to Hold Veterans Day Program – Public Invited
October 27, 2022
The city of Clinton will hold a Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 1:00 pm. The program will be held at the train depot in downtown Clinton.…
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