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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Diaper Drive Thru Scheduled for January 10
January 4, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 10 am – noon in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot (at intersection of Highway…
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Program Scheduled for January 19
January 4, 2023
The Laurens County Museum will host another history lecture in January – “The Role of Alcohol in the American Revolution” Revolutionary War Lecture. Alcohol proved to be an important aspect…
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Fire and Ice Fashion Show in Clinton Rescheduled for April
January 4, 2023
The Fire and Ice Fashion Show originally scheduled for February has been rescheduled. The event will now be held on April 15 at 6 pm. Other details remain the same.…
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LCSD 56 is Holding a Recruitment Fair
January 4, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 is holding a recruitment fair on Saturday, January 28. The event will be held at Clinton Middle School, 800 North Adair Street in Clinton, from…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts Charleston Southern Saturday, January 7
January 4, 2023
Presbyterian College Men’s basketball team plays Charleston Southern at home on Saturday, January 7th at 2:00pm in a Big South Conference matchup. If you want to get out of the…
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Clemson’s Deep Orange 11 to be Showcased at Consumer Electronics Show
January 4, 2023
Clemson University is nationally known for its football team, Tiger Paw logo and distinctive shade of orange, but when alumni and faculty gather in Las Vegas for the 2023 Consumer…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office – 2022 Year in Review
January 4, 2023
2023 is here and while many are making New Year’s resolutions, it’s also good to look back at the prior year. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has done just that.…
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Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn to Seek Another Term
January 3, 2023
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced that he is seeking a second term. To those who have seen the progress of the city in recent years, that comes as welcome…
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DAODAS Director Sara Goldsby, Gov. Henry McMaster Announce S.C. Center of Excellence in Addiction
January 2, 2023
New partnership between key state agencies, state’s research universities to bolster state’s response to opioid and addiction crisis In response to the evolving addiction crisis that is impacting communities throughout…
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Randy Garrett Announces Candidacy for Mayor
December 30, 2022
Lifelong Laurens resident running for Office in 2023. L.aurens resident and former Government Affairs professional Randy Garrett has announced his intention to run for the mayoral seat in the 2023 election.…
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Candidate Filing Now Open for Non-Partisan Election in March – Several File on First Day
December 28, 2022
Candidate filing opened at noon on Wednesday, December 28 for the non-partisan elections to be held on March 7, 2023. Filing for these elections will open until noon on Friday,…
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Laurens County to End Use of 800 number for 911 Resulting in Budget Savings
December 28, 2022
It was recently announced that Laurens County Emergency Communications would be ending service of their 1-800-922-0523 number effective January 1. Historically, this number has been used by alarm companies to…
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Vault Celebrates Relocation with Ribbon Cutting
December 28, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Vault Salon & Spa in Laurens. Vault Salon & Spa is not new to Laurens but recently relocated…
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The National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2023
December 28, 2022
The National Park Service will have five entrance free fee days in 2023 that provide free admittance to all national parks for everyone. On these significant days of commemoration or celebration,…
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Cook Up Some Good Luck with a Traditional New Year’s Day Meal
December 27, 2022
You may not be in to making New Year’s resolutions but what about that New Year’s Day meal. In the South, to set yourself up for prosperity in the new…
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New Federal Budget Includes Funding for Laurens County
December 27, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently announced the South Carolina projects that were included in the year-end spending bill set to be debated and voted on in both the…
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Three First Day Hikes Scheduled at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
December 27, 2022
What better way is there to kick off the New Year than with a visit to one of our South Carolina State Parks (SCSP)? The extreme cold temperatures are in…
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New Year’s Resolutions – History and Trending for 2023
December 27, 2022
As the new year approaches thoughts of New Year’s resolutions increase. But why and when did this ritual begin? The first New Year’s resolutions are said to date back more than…
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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community
December 27, 2022
BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…
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Fire and Ice Fashion Show to Benefit Laurens County Humane Society
December 23, 2022
The Laurens County Humane Society is in danger of closing. The City of Clinton, SC and it’s retail businesses are collaborating to create an annual event to fundraise and show…
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Lander Education Graduates Praised for ‘Grace and Grit’
December 23, 2022
Lander University’s College of Education held its pinning ceremony for fall semester graduates on Tuesday, Dec. 13, with 23 undergraduates and two graduate students receiving pins. “The students we recognize…
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Laurens Electric Cooperative Prepared for Wind and Winter Weather
December 21, 2022
Preparation and plan of action already in place. Forecasters expect gusty winds and freezing temperatures to move into our service area on Friday. High winds can cause power outages, which…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Announces Winner of Notable Non-Profit Community Vote
December 21, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” community voting has closed and the votes have been tallied. This year, the Laurens County Humane Society received the most votes, and as such, they…
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