Gov. Henry McMaster Fights Attempt to Shutter South Carolina’s Faith-Based Foster Agencies
November 20, 2022
Lawsuit Threatens S.C. Foster Children, Religious Liberty In a new filing, Governor Henry McMaster called upon the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina to protect the state’s…
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Chamber Supports Local Merchants with Shop Small Saturday Swag Bags
November 16, 2022
The holiday shopping season is kicking off and the Laurens County Chamber wants to make sure that Laurens County businesses are prepared. On Tuesday, November 22, local businesses can stop…
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Don’t Invite Salmonella or Other Bacteria to Holiday Meals
November 16, 2022
by Samantha Houston The 2022 holiday season is near, and a Clemson University food systems and safety agent has some tips to help keep people safe from foodborne illnesses. Turkey…
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Laurens County Chorale to Present “Gloria” a Christmas Concert
November 16, 2022
The Laurens County Chorale will present “GLORIA” their Christmas Concert on Friday, December 9th at First Presbyterian Church, Laurens and a second concert on Saturday, December 10th at Westminster Presbyterian…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and the First Family Announce the 56th Annual Governor’s Carolighting
November 15, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 56th Annual Governor’s Carolighting at the South Carolina State House’s north steps,…
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Friday Night Lights – Play Offs Round Three
November 15, 2022
Last week was the second week of the playoffs. The Clinton Red Devils beat Belton-Honea Path to remain undefeated. On Friday, November 18 Clinton (12-0) will host Chapman (8-4). The…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces SC is part of $3.1 Billion settlement with Walmart over opioid epidemic allegations
November 15, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that he has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately…
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City of Clinton, YMCA and Others Partner to Feed the Community with New Fueling Station
November 15, 2022
Some residents in Clinton and its surrounding areas have limited opportunities to be active and obtain nutritious food, however, local leaders are in the process of changing that. Wholespire recently…
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Free Admission to all SC State Parks on Black Friday
November 15, 2022
What will you be doing on Black Friday? Black Friday is considered to be the first day of the traditional Christmas shopping season known for special reduced prices offered by…
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Diaper Drive Thru for Those in Need – Tuesday, November 15 Rain or Shine
November 14, 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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Clinton Veterans Day Program Recognizes Three Local Veterans
November 14, 2022
The rain moved the City of Clinton Veterans Day program inside but didn’t stop people from coming out to show their support for local Veterans. It’s often said that military…
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Elizabeth Reid Takes 11th Place at SCHSL AAA Cross Country Championship
November 14, 2022
Elizabeth Reid competed individually in the SCHSL AAA XC Championship this past weekend. She finished 11th with a time of 20:45.77 and earned All-State Honors. This is the second year…
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CHS Boys Cross Country Team Finishes 9th at SCHSL AAA Cross Country Championship
November 14, 2022
Clinton High School Boys Cross Country team has another top 10 finish at the SCHSL AAA Cross Country Championship. The team finished the season strong finishing 9th overall this past…
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LC First Steps to Offer Free Course – Parents as Teachers (PAT), Partnering with Teen Parents
November 14, 2022
Laurens County First Steps invites expectant mothers/fathers and young parents (21 years old or younger) to enroll in a no cost, but full of benefits Parents as Teachers – Partnering…
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Lander University Grand Opening & Sign Unveiling for Nursing Skills Simulation Center
November 14, 2022
A state-of-the-art simulation center designed to enhance nursing education at Lander University will be officially dedicated on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The community is invited to a grand opening and sign…
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SCBIO 2023 Life Sciences Conference Expects Record Gathering, Over 30 Speakers in Charleston; Early Registration Now Open
November 14, 2022
With the COVID-19 pandemic receding and America’s economy surging, the largest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene February 21-23 in Charleston to address how South Carolina and…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces SC is part of historic Google settlement over location tracking practices
November 14, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that South Carolina, along with 39 other attorneys general, has reached a $391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating…
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Touchdown Club Names Justin Copeland of Clinton High as Player of the Week
November 14, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on November 11th, the Player of the week is senior wide receiver, defensive back and special teams…
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LCSO K9 Abel to be Featured on WSPA for First Responder Friday
November 14, 2022
Friday is First Responder Friday. Fred Cunningham with WSPA recently came to Laurens County to meet K9 Abel and his handler and learn about the important work they do. K9…
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Lander University to kick off holiday season with annual Tree Lighting celebration
November 12, 2022
Lander University invites the community to join students, faculty and staff on campus for its annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Festivities will be held from 5-8…
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“Midnight at the Museum” New Year’s Eve Event
November 12, 2022
Celebrate the new year at the Laurens County Museum! Once again, the Laurens County Museum will bring a celebration to our county with “Midnight at the Museum “, a New…
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Laurens Police Sergeant Receives Lifesaver Award
November 10, 2022
Recently Chief Grounsell awarded Sgt. Andrew Spillers with the Laurens Police Department Lifesaver Award. Spillers received the award for his quick response and action at the scene of vehicle that…
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Lander History Professor Pays Homage to Local Vets
November 10, 2022
“Langdon Liberando: An Abbevilian’s Fifty Missions Over Southern Europe,” the third book that Lander University Adjunct Professor of History Dr. Joe Camp has written about local veterans in World War…
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Tickets on Sale Now for PC’s Annual Christmas Concert
November 10, 2022
The holiday season is getting started and that means the annual “Christmas at PC” concert is just around the corner. If you’ve never attended the Christmas concert at PC, well,…
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Longtime Educator Named Engineering/Industrial Technologies Dean at PTC
November 10, 2022
Christina Knight, a longtime instructor of Engineering Design Technology and General Engineering Technology at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has been named Dean of the college’s Engineering and Industrial Technologies Division.…
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Friday Night Lights – Play Offs Round 2
November 9, 2022
Last week was the first week of the playoffs. The Laurens Raiders lost to Indian Land to close their season. Clinton Red Devils beat Travelers rest to remain undefeated. They…
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Representative Stewart Jones Handedly Wins Third Term to South State House
November 9, 2022
South Carolina Representative, Stewart Jones (District 14) won another term in office in a sound victory over his opponent. The Buzz reached out to Jones for comment on his win…
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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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