LushAcres Prepares for Second Annual Fall Festival – Calls for Volunteers
September 18, 2022
LushAcres is the perfect place for a Fall festival and corn maze so mark your calendar and plan to attend their second annual Fall Festival. As they prepare for the…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony to Celebrate Commencement of Historic Courthouse Exterior Restoration
September 18, 2022
The historic Courthouse on the Public Square in Laurens is getting a much needed facelift. On Friday, September 23 the community is invited to join public officials at the front…
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Lander History Exhibit Makes Debut at The Museum
September 18, 2022
On Thursday, Sept. 15, history enthusiasts converged on the Greenwood Museum, to attend the opening reception for the Lander University history exhibit. The exhibit, sponsored by The Lander Foundation and…
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S.C. Bach Concert Coming to Clinton in October
September 18, 2022
S.C. Bach celebrates the start of our 2022-2023 season with a weekend of concerts in Tryon, Clinton, and Greenville on October 7, 8, and 9. 2023 is a big year…
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Solidarity with Israel: SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis declines annual ratings call with Morningstar
September 18, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that his office would not participate in the annual rating calls for the state’s 529 plan with Morningstar because of concerning reports that the…
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Westminster Church to Host Diaper Drive for Those in Need
September 16, 2022
Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) in Clinton is partnering with the Carolina Pregnancy Center (CPC) in Spartanburg to provide “Diaper Drives” in Laurens County. “We know people are struggling and we…
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Grey Hamlett Welding Scholarship a Way for People to Show Their Love
September 16, 2022
It seems only fitting that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduate Austin “Grey” Hamlett was a skilled welder. In his all-too-brief lifetime, he forged the strongest bonds, not only with his…
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Laurens Police Department Unveils New Uniform Shoulder Patch
September 16, 2022
The Laurens Police Department proudly unveiled their new Laurens Police Department (LPD) uniform shoulder patch on Thursday. Uniform patches not only represent the agency but are symbols of pride and…
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LCCT Performance of Willy Wonka Jr. Enters Last Week
September 14, 2022
The Laurens County Community Theater opened to a packed house last week for the first performance since COVID. If you missed the performance of Willy Wonka Jr. last week you’re…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 5
September 14, 2022
Last week marked the second week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…
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Laurens County Museum Announces New Lecture Series
September 14, 2022
The Laurens County Museum will host a new Revolutionary War Lecture Series on three of South Carolina’s most revered patriots. Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore will speak about Francis…
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In Sesquicentennial year, Lander University continues to make history
September 14, 2022
Lander University’s 150th anniversary year is marked with history-making achievements. In the 2022 State of the University address on Monday (Sept. 12), Dr. Richard Cosentino discussed the University’s record of…
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Europastry establishing operations in Laurens County
September 14, 2022
$23 million investment will create 155 new jobs Europastry, a global leader in baked goods, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s $23 million investment will…
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Business Leaders Make Their Pitches to Students at CommUniversity
September 13, 2022
CommUniversity, an annual event at Lander University, usually brings quite a few recruiters from area businesses to campus in addition to community members representing churches, counseling services and other organizations,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins coalition against Biden administration’s Title IX attack on parental rights and women’s sports
September 13, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 16 other states are fighting the Biden administration’s attempt to redefine the concept of biological sex to include “gender identity” and weaken the…
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Spirit of 55 Award
September 13, 2022
Each month during the school year, principals in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) have the opportunity to nominate one support staff member and one certified staff member for…
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PTC Mechatronics Technology: Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks?
September 13, 2022
You might say that Piedmont Technical College’s O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence in Greenwood is now a dog-friendly facility. A new four-legged resident can be seen patrolling the halls…
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District 55 Launches Drone Academy
September 13, 2022
Drones are not new to the retail market, but in today’s world full of ever-expanding technology, the capabilities of drones and the retail market has certainly expanded in the recent…
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Touchdown Club Names Laurens Academy Senior, Clarence Bertoli, Player of the Week
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for week three, September 9th, the Player of the week is Senior Clarence Bertoli of Laurens Academy. Clarence is a…
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City of Laurens Splash Pad Scheduled to Open September 22nd
September 12, 2022
The City of Laurens will hold a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, September 22nd at 5:30 P.M. to commemorate the opening of the new splash pad on 122 South St. …
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LCSO Fist Bump Friday
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Fist Bump Friday initiative on Friday, September 16th at Laurens County schools. Deputies will greet students at the start of their…
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Upstate Alliance Partners with LCDC to Host Small Group Gatherings at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens
September 12, 2022
Upstate Alliance (UA) partnered with Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) to host one of their monthly Small Group Gatherings in downtown Laurens. The event was held on Wednesday, September 7…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – September 13 Agenda
September 12, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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‘Compassion in Class’ is real for Lander professor, student – and baby
September 12, 2022
The challenges of a college math class can reduce many students to tears. But when a visitor to Dr. Samuel Reed’s class at Lander University began crying, he did the…
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Chamber Celebrates Lakeview Bar-B-Q with Ribbon Cutting
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for new Chamber Member, Lakeview Bar-B-Q, on August 26, 2022. This family-owned business began in 2020, providing customers with delicious…
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Clinton Youth Earns Another SC Junior Golf Championship Title
September 11, 2022
Clinton Teen, Mia Carles took to the golf course again this weekend and brings home the title. In the 15th Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic girls 13-18 division, Carles finished…
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Thornwell Celebrates the Dedication of The Read Right Center
September 11, 2022
Facility is Made Possible by a Generous Gift from the Cornelson Family in Memory of George Cornelson, IV. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to…
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LC Chamber Celebrates Palmetto Self Storage with Ribbon Cutting
September 11, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting for Palmetto Self Storage. The Butler Family, longtime owners and operators of Gwinn’s Siding and Window Co., opened…
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The Patch in Mountville Opens Saturday, September 17
September 11, 2022
The Patch will open for its second year of business Saturday, September 17th. The Patch will offer a variety of pumpkins, mums, square straw bales, local honey, Rolling Hill Ranch…
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Second Annual Never Forget Hero Walk in Clinton
September 11, 2022
Where were you when the world stopped turning? Sunday, September 11, 2022, marked the 21st anniversary of 9/11, it was one of the darkest days in American history, and the…
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PTC Students Encouraged to ‘Be Kind’ in Mental Wellness Campaign
September 9, 2022
What tone do you take when you talk to yourself? One’s inner voice is the narrative only they hear. It has a lot of power, and it is not always…
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Clemson football standout Joins Laurens Police Department
September 9, 2022
It was a Tiger day in Laurens as Chief Keith Grounsell and the City of Laurens welcomed Taquon Johnson as he joined the Laurens Police Department our team as a Police…
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City of Laurens Confirms Feasibility Study and Issues RFP for Boutique Hotel in Laurens
September 7, 2022
Officials of the City of Laurens, South Carolina were pleased to announce that the firm commissioned to complete a Hotel Market Feasibility Study for Laurens, Core Distinction Group, LLC, is…
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Clinton High Cross Country Teams Compete in 38th Annual Eye-Opener 5K
September 7, 2022
The Red Devils Cross Country teams ran well at the 38th annual Eye-Opener 5K held on September 3 in Spartanburg. The girls’ team finished 34th out of 46 teams. The…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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Patriots Kitchen in Clinton to Reopen Friday
September 7, 2022
We recently reported that Patriots Kitchen in Clinton would be closed for a week or so due to Covid. Patriots Kitchen has announced this morning that they will reopen Friday…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 4
September 7, 2022
Last week marked the second week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…
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Touchdown Club Names Bryson James of Clinton High as Player of the Week
September 7, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for week two, September 2, the Player of the week is Clinton High School Senior running back and linebacker Bryson…
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District 56 Test Scores Increase Pre-Covid Era
September 6, 2022
Laurens County School District 56 test scores defy national trends on state assessments. District 56 test scores exceed pre-pandemic levels. “We have worked incredibly hard as a team to coordinate…
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Lander University Psychology Students Present at National APA Conference
September 5, 2022
When the American Psychological Association (APA) convened for its 2022 annual conference in Minneapolis, Minn., it included as presenters two graduates of Lander University who are now pursuing advanced degrees…
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LCCT Performance of Willy Wonka Jr. Starts this Friday
September 5, 2022
Final rehearsals will take place this week for the much-anticipated performance of Willy Wonka Jr. by the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT). Picking up where they left off when COVID…
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13th Annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk is Huge Success
September 5, 2022
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) held its 13th annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 27. The event was held at the office of the Laurens…
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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 2022-23 Season of Events
September 5, 2022
Lander University’s College of Arts & Humanities has announced a fantastic lineup of music and art events for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are excited to showcase the incredible talents…
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Convocation Kicks Off New Academic Year at Lander University
September 5, 2022
“I’m delighted that you’ve joined us today for Academic Convocation,” said Scott Jones, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “The last few years have been challenging for us,…
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Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, September 6
September 4, 2022
On Tuesday, September 6, there will be a Special Called meeting at 5:30 pm followed by a meeting for the Committee as a Whole. The meeting location is the old…
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City of Clinton Accepting Accommodations Tax Grant Applications – Deadline is September 12
September 4, 2022
The City of Clinton will open the 2022 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle on Friday August 12, 2022. Organizations that attract or provide for tourists are encouraged to apply to the…
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Laurens County Museum Holds Volunteer Luncheon – Presents Safe Home with Donation
September 4, 2022
The Laurens County Museum Board and staff held a Luncheon on Wednesday, August 31, in the beautiful Magnolia Room of the Laurens County Museum. This luncheon presented itself with a…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Its First Civics Academy
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding its first ever Civics Academy for residents. The Fountain Inn Civics Academy (FICA) is a Free 6-week course that provides residents of…
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How to Have a Safe and Successful Dove Hunt
September 3, 2022
The official start of fall | By Michael Hook For a good many South Carolinians the dove opener is the official start of fall. There’s football, BBQ and the first…
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Clinton YMCA Expands Class Offerings with Tang Soo Do
September 3, 2022
The Clinton Family YMCA is expanding their classes to include a new martial arts program. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan is a brotherhood and school of stopping inner and…
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