A New Pizza Option in Clinton with Authentic Italian Flare
October 27, 2022
It’s a small storefront but it’s packed with flavor and flair and on day two of a soft opening they were busy. Very busy. Gerard’s Italian Pizza & Subs opened…
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Laurens County Diaper Drives Help Parents in Need
October 26, 2022
The cost of many things has increased, and diapers is certainly one of them. In July 2021, Bloomberg reported that the cost of Pampers went from about $25 for 200…
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Laurens Police Dept. Seeks Community Support for K9 Grant Program
October 26, 2022
The Aftermath K9 Grant will award a total of $15,000 in grants to the top eight (8) agencies to create or maintain a K9 unit, purchase safety equipment, or support…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 11
October 26, 2022
Last week marked week 10 of high school football. The weather for Friday looks great for some football so go out and support your team. Here’s the lineup for this…
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PTC Student-Authored Research Papers Lead to Scholarships
October 26, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that two of its second-year Respiratory Care Program students recently won scholarships for research papers they wrote. The students — Amaro Sunga…
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The Patch in Mountville Transitioning from Pumpkins to Christmas Trees
October 26, 2022
The 2022 pumpkin season is a wrap for The Patch in Mountville. The Patch is a local farm in Laurens County specializing in all things Fall. Their 2022 season included…
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Lady Red Devils Tennis Advance in Playoffs
October 25, 2022
The Clinton High School Lady Red Devils advanced to the 3rd round of the AAA Girls Tennis playoffs with a 4-3 win tonight over Wren High School. Here is the…
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The Vault in Laurens – Styling Clients in New Location on the Square in Laurens
October 25, 2022
What is now a vibrant and growing public square in Laurens hasn’t always been this way. Seven plus years ago Michelle Compton had a vision to establish the Vault in…
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864 Realty Announces Addition of Adele Alducin to the 864 Team
October 25, 2022
864 Realty, LLC announces that experienced realtor, Adele Alducin has joined the 864 team. Alducin brings a great deal of knowledge of the industry, having grown up in residential construction…
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Clinton Rhythm on the Rails Weekend Draws Large Crowds to Town
October 24, 2022
The annual Rhythm on the Rails event was held in downtown Clinton this past weekend. The weather was perfect and judging from the turnout it was a great success. City…
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Early Voting Starts and Deadline for Mail Absentee Ballot Application is Friday
October 24, 2022
Early voting started today and the deadline for mail absentee ballot application is Friday, October 28. Here is what you need to know about Early Voting and Absentee Voting. Early…
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Touchdown Club Names Laurens Academy Senior, Clarence Bertoli, Player of the Week
October 24, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club announced that for games played on October 21st, the Player of the Week is senior running back and special teams player Clarence Bertoli of Laurens…
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PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…
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PC Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds to Perform
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds will present a concert, Resounding Spirit!, on Thursday, November 3. The concert features grandiose music in sound and meaning. We know by experience that music…
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National, South Carolina 2022 NAEP results released
October 24, 2022
Today, the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics released the results of the 2022 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as…
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Keeping Laurens County Clean One Road at a Time
October 24, 2022
The Laurens County inmate litter crew cleaned up 35,920 pounds of trash this past month. As a result of their work, the following roads were cleaned: Riverfork Road (2 days)…
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Business Leadership Symposium Displays Positive Impact of Lander Alumni
October 24, 2022
The strategic operating principle of Lander University’s College of Business is “Educating through Impact.” This principle was in full display on Thursday, Oct. 13, as the college hosted its second…
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Piedmont Tech Elevates Surgical Technology Program to Associate Degree Status
October 24, 2022
This fall, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) upgraded its Surgical Technology degree program from a diploma to an associate of applied science. “The point of diploma programs is to prepare individuals…
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Lander’s Martin-Sims Golf Class draws enthusiastic support
October 24, 2022
With 121 players gathered to play 18 holes of golf at the Greenwood Country Club, the Martin-Sims Golf Classic was much more than a day on the golf course. The…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 25 Agenda
October 23, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 25. With the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, this meeting and future meetings will…
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Lander Alumni Weekend Features ‘Fun With Physics’ Show
October 22, 2022
“Hands-on learning is the best type of learning,” according to Lander University Professor of Physics Dr. David Slimmer, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. Slimmer showed what he…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson opposes CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for children
October 21, 2022AG Wilson calls on ACIP to reject adding COVID-19 vaccine to the list of childhood immunizations and the VFC South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined other attorneys…
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Lander University celebration includes project for Meg’s House
October 21, 2022
A Bearcat plush toy found a comfy place to snuggle among piles of clothing and blankets collected at Lander University during the Homecoming 2022 celebration. In between a range of…
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Governor McMaster Directs Crackdown on Shady Bail Bond Activities
October 21, 2022
Today, Governor McMaster announced that the South Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI) has issued an order designed to crack down on bail bondsmen who fail to report a criminal defendant’s…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Adds Two to the Team
October 21, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently added two new members to their team. “We have an amazing Chamber team; the new additions are roles we have needed for a…
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CHS is hosting the Region IV AAA XC Championships on Saturday Morning
October 21, 2022
On Saturday, October 22, the Region IV Championships will be decided on the Clinton High School home course. The community is encouraged to come out and support these runners. The…
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LCSO Partners with DHEC and District 55 to Launch Handle with Care Initiative
October 20, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a partnership with DHEC and Laurens County School District 55 to kickoff the Handle with Care initiative. Handle with Care is…
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Lady Raiders Cross Country Team Wins County Championship Title
October 19, 2022
The Lady Raider cross-country team won the county championship on Tuesday night at Clinton High. The win was big with the team taking six of the top ten finishing…
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Second County Wide Diaper Drive – Monday, October 24 in Laurens
October 19, 2022
The second county wide Diaper Drive will be held on Monday, October 24 from 10 am – 12 pm in the parking lot of First Baptist Church in Laurens. The…
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Fall Favorite – Smokin’ on the Rails and Rhythm on the Rails Happening in Clinton this Weekend
October 19, 2022
A favorite event for Fall takes place this weekend in downtown Clinton. The annual Smokin’ on the Rails Southern BBQ Network Competition will start on Friday, October 21 and continue…
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Bourbon & Bubbles to Host Tailgate Tasting – October 22
October 19, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles will host a Tailgate Tasting on October 22 from 10 am – 1 pm at their location, 927C S. Broad Street (next door to Food Lion). This…
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Reverse Transfer Student Going the Distance at PTC
October 19, 2022
A cross-country runner in high school, Rachel Caron is well acquainted with sometimes meandering racecourses that might loop and bend through grassy fields, forest trails, or muddy pastures. The Piedmont…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 10
October 19, 2022
Last week marked week 9 of high school football. Clinton Red Devils continued their winning with a great homecoming win last week. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, October 2:…
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Large Crowds Attend Sawmill Tactical Training Complex First All-American Machine Gun Shoot Event
October 19, 2022
After nearly half a century of the All-American Machine Gun Shoot (MGS) being held in Knob Creek, Kentucky the first annual shoot was held here in Laurens this past weekend.…
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Laurens Police Department Launches Coalition of Local Businesses to Combat Nuisance Conduct
October 19, 2022
Law Enforcement & Business Coalition (LEBC) Against Nuisance Conduct Unwanted individuals on the property can be extremely damaging to any business- including the bottom line and brand imaging. These individuals…
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Clinton High School Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
October 19, 2022
Three Clinton High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Utilities Complex Fountain Inn, SC:
October 19, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its brand-new Utilities Complex. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the site of the new Utilities Complex at…
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Lander Alumni Assocation Hosts Gatherings for 2022 Homecoming
October 19, 2022
Col. Cory J. Plowden ’99 (left) and Ret. Col. Warren Bacote ’89 (right) recall fond memories of their college days at Lander University with former Vice President for Student Affairs…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Awards Grants
October 18, 2022
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. The LCCF contributes its resources to fund a broad…
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Clemson University bioengineers win two national titles at Collegiate Inventors Competition
October 18, 2022
A team of Clemson University bioengineering students that has been winning accolades for its novel medical device triumphed in its biggest national test so far, taking first place in the…
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Presbyterian College to unveil bold new strategic direction at ‘Advancing the Championship Spirit’ Event
October 18, 2022
President Matthew P. vandenBerg to announce new strategic initiatives to propel PC into the future Presbyterian College will reveal its new modern market position and dynamic strategic blueprint at the…
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Touchdown Club Names Cayson Allege of Laurens District High School Player of the Week
October 17, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 14th, the Player of the week is senior wide receiver and special teams player Cayson…
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Early Voting and Absentee Voting – What You Need to Know Before the Midterm Elections
October 17, 2022
Voting in South Carolina changed when the new election law was signed on May 13 of this year. “The law is designed to strengthen our elections in South Carolina by…
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5K Run/Walk Raises Funds for Laurens County Safe Home
October 17, 2022
The annual 5K run/walk to support the Laurens County Safe Home and raise awareness for domestic violence took place on Saturday. The event was well attended and raised much needed…
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City of Laurens Announces Christmas Parade Theme – Applications Available Now
October 17, 2022
It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially when you are planning the annual Christmas Parade. The City of Laurens has announced the theme for the 2022 Christmas Parade…
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Community Comes Out in Support of Laurens County Cancer Association
October 17, 2022
By now everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the staff and volunteers at the Laurens County Cancer Association every day is about meeting the needs of…
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LCSO Christmas for Kids Applications Available November 1
October 17, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for what will probably be a larger need this year for the their Christmas for Kids program. Applications to participate in the program…
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Clinton Homecoming Parade Kicked off Big Night for Red Devils
October 17, 2022
Homecoming weekend is a big deal. It’s an even bigger deal when your football team is undefeated. Last Friday afternoon crowds lined the parade route and waited to enjoy the…
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No more Mr. “Mice” Guy: Terminix promotes public knowledge on possible infestations during Terminix Rodent Awareness Week
October 17, 2022
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), October 16-23, 2022 is Rodent Awareness Week, an annual acknowledgment to boost greater awareness of the threats that rodents pose to property…
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City of Laurens Seeks Public Input – Schedules Series of Meetings on Ten Year Plan
October 17, 2022
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 a document that includes the City’s history,…
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