Fountain Inn To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony at Sanctified Hill Park
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding a Groundbreaking Ceremony for renovations on Sanctified Hill Park. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at Sanctified Hill Park on Putman St.…
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Two Restaurants Temporarily Closed
September 3, 2022
Patriots Kitchen is temporarily closed due to Covid. They expect to reopen for business sometime next week and apologize for the inconvenience. The Joanna Grill will be closed for vacation from…
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Laurens Christmas Market to Open on Black Friday – Vendor Space Available
September 3, 2022
The City of Laurens announced something new coming to the city, the “Laurens Christmas Market.” Laurens Christmas Market will be open on weekends starting on Black Friday and run through…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Expanding its Project Lifesaver Program Through New Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Grant
September 2, 2022
Public Safety Program Helps Protect Individuals with Dementia-Related Illnesses The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to expand their Project Lifesaver…
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South Carolina Animal Shelters Declare a State of Emergency
September 2, 2022
Shelters Across the State are at Critical Capacity. The lives of hundreds of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as homeless animals have been pouring into shelters…
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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 22-23 Season of Events
September 1, 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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Phil Blake Joins Thornwell Charter School as Athletic Director
September 1, 2022
Thornwell Charter School (TCS) is pleased to welcome Phillip Blake as Athletics Director. He will also serve as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Social Studies Teacher. Blake comes to TCS…
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Men’s Basketball Releases 2022-23 Schedule
September 1, 2022
The Presbyterian College Blue Hose men’s basketball program and head coach Quinton Ferrell announced their 2022-23 schedule which is highlighted by 14 games in the Templeton Center. “We have put…
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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Five Sports Legends
September 1, 2022
Five individuals who made an impact on the field or on the court were inducted into the Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in the Magnolia Room…
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Generating the Buzz in Laurens County for Two Years
August 31, 2022
You’ve heard the proverb; necessity is the mother of invention. On September 1, 2020, the Laurens County Buzz was launched to fill a need in Laurens County. Today the Buzz…
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Southern Twist & Trade Opens in New Location on Laurens Public Square
August 31, 2022
Southern Trade Outfitters and Southern Twist have combined to create a larger and more comprehensive shopping experience on the Square in Laurens. Relocating to 109 W. Public Square, Southern Twist…
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Rankin Insurance Services, LLC – Serving Laurens County & Upstate
August 31, 2022
Luke Rankin, Laurens County Councilman and community leader, has formed his own insurance business – Rankin Insurance Services, LLC. Having served in the financial industry for over five years, Rankin…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 3
August 31, 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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Clemson Extension says ‘Let’s talk about the S.C. Cottage Food Law’
August 31, 2022
Revisions have been made to South Carolina’s Cottage Food Law and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service wants to help residents who produce and sell foods from their homes learn how…
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BIGGER THAN EVER: Lander University Begins 2022-23 Academic Year with Largest-Ever Enrollment
August 31, 2022
More students now call Lander University home than at any other time in the institution’s 150-year history. Following the first week of the fall semester, Lander’s total enrollment was at…
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Laurens Police Department Partners with Greg’s Groceries to Help Those in Need
August 31, 2022
Caring for our community has always been and remains a top priority for the Laurens Police Department and to that end, they have partnered with Serve & Connect to ensure…
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When Mobility Matters Friends and Colleagues Step Up
August 31, 2022
Marcia Butler is a classroom teacher at Young World Day Care in Clinton. She works with the 2-year-olds in the morning and the afterschool kids in the afternoon. Working with…
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Colliers Report: Student housing demand maintains high occupancy rate
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights Over the past two years, South Carolina’s student housing market has added 5,203 beds. Demand…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
August 30, 2022
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent summer commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Robert Peterson, a Mechatronics Technology major, was the honoree for Laurens…
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PC breaks ground on $8.2 million athletic facilities project
August 30, 2022
For many Blue Hose, Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian…
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A Laurens County Icon – Whiteford’s Celebrates 65 Years
August 29, 2022
If you’re relatively new to Laurens County, it might take a few weeks, but you’ll soon figure out that Whiteford’s of Clinton and Laurens are two of the go-to places…
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Statewide Constitutional Amendment Question on November 8 General Election Ballot
August 29, 2022
The following questions will appear on your ballot on November 8 for the general election. The proposed amendments and the explanations have been distributed by the Laurens County Election Commission…
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Clemson Extension’s Farmer Resource Rodeo rides again
August 29, 2022
The annual South Carolina Farmer Resource Rodeo is back — virtually, for now — after a 2-year pandemic break to offer a unique opportunity for farmers to learn about useful…
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Lander Offers On-Campus Job Fair
August 29, 2022
For college students who need a job but can’t venture far, because of class schedules or transportation issues, a job on campus can be just the thing, and Lander University’s…
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Red Devils Win Soundly in Laurens County Championship Game
August 29, 2022
The annual Laurens County Championship game always draws a crowd, but this year the crowd was even bigger. Laurens County football fans came out to Wilder Stadium Friday night for…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bipartisan Law Providing State Employees with Paid Family Leave
August 29, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster was joined last Thursday by a bipartisan group of members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 11, which provides state employees with…
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LCSO Introducing Improved DARE Program
August 29, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is constantly reviewing concerns in reference to safety and influences within our schools. Our number one concern has always been the advancement and safety of…
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Laurens Police Department Relocates as Construction of New Facility Starts September 1
August 28, 2022
Effective immediately, the police department, located at 250 West Laurens Street, is closed for any further police department business, and will remain closed for approximately one (1) year. The closure…
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Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC expanding and moving corporate headquarters to Laurens County
August 24, 2022
$16 million investment will create 80 new jobs Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, a leading supplier, distributor and manufacturer of children’s toys, today announced plans to move its expanding corporate headquarters…
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Prisma Health introduces innovative medical exam kits that give patients access to critical monitoring tools at home
August 24, 2022
With a new diagnostic tool that pairs with smartphones, Prisma Health patients can now send detailed medical information like heart or lung sounds or video of ears and throats to…
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The SawMill Tactical Training Facility Provides Opportunities for Local Community
August 24, 2022
Did you know that Laurens County is home to a state-of-the-art venues for national enforcement personnel and military special operations warriors? The SawMill Tactical Training Complex in Laurens is a…
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Lander Nursing Faculty Presented with Recognition from State Legislature
August 23, 2022
Lander University Associate Professor of Nursing Ashley Lee is presented with a certificate issued by the South Carolina House of Representatives honoring her previous work with Volunteers in Medical Missions…
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Lander University Welcomes Dual Enrollment Students to Campus
August 23, 2022
He may be a junior at Greenwood High School, but Henry Logan also is a college student. Logan, one of approximately 200 high school juniors and seniors in Lander University’s…
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Where are the Venomous Snakes? An App Created by a Clemson Scientist Can Tell You
August 23, 2022
Recent Clemson University Ph.D. graduate Rhett Rautsaw wanted to explore whether the evolutionary theory of character displacement — when two species live in the same area and evolve to avoid…
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Clinton Middle School PLTW Teacher Wins National Recognition
August 23, 2022
Clinton Middle School’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher, Crystal Pelkey, has been named 1 of only 59 teachers across the nation to earn the 2022-2023 Outstanding PLTW Teacher of…
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Rotary Club of Laurens Awards Local Scholarships Including the King Dixon Scholarship
August 23, 2022
The Rotary Club of Laurens has awarded three academic scholarships through the Laurens Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee for the 2022-23 school year, worth a total of $5,000. Patty Craine, Laurens…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – August 23 Agenda
August 22, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 23. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about Laurens County
August 22, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted another session of “The Brew” last week at Laurens CPW in Laurens. Each event begins with a presentation by a local entrepreneur about their…
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Clinton Teen, Mia Carles, Wins SC Junior Golf Association Championship Keeping with Family Tradition
August 22, 2022
Seven champions were recently crowned at the Thomas D. Todd All Stars Championship hosted by Rock Hill Country Club. The A.W. Tillinghast design was a tough test for the golfers,…
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Stogie’s on Musgrove Launches with Soft Opening
August 21, 2022
Stogies on Musgrove is open for business. The first of its kind in Laurens County, the cigar lounge, is a place for locals to relax and enjoy a fine hand…
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Martha Franks Retirement Community Offering Free CNA Classes
August 21, 2022
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have the ongoing opportunity to improve the quality of life of individuals every day. Do you have compassion and a caring heart? Are you willing to…
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Voodoo Brewing Co. Brewpub Grand Opening
August 21, 2022
The newest independently owned & operated Voodoo Brewing Co. Brewpub is officially opening its doors on Saturday, August 27 in Fountain Inn. Join them for a day of celebrating world-class…
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More SC horses found to have contracted Equine Infectious Anemia
August 19, 2022
Two more South Carolina horses have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), bringing the number of confirmed cases in the state to five in the past month, State Veterinarian…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force
August 18, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention,…
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PTC Human Services Instructor: ‘Be Prepared to Change Your Mind’
August 18, 2022
Sandy Anderson knows what it’s like to be treated like a statistic. When she was 18 and seeking prenatal care, she overheard a doctor telling his staff that he didn’t…
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SCDPS KICKS OFF DUI CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND, END OF 100 DEADLY DAYS OF SUMMER
August 18, 2022
As part of the Sober or Slammer enforcement campaign, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety will be cracking down on impaired driving August 19 through the Labor Day weekend.…
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Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Thursday, August 18
August 17, 2022
On Thursday, August 18, Laurens County Council Committee on Health and Emergency Services will meet at 4:00 pm. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in…
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American Legion Post 25 Hosts Golf Tournament to Support Community Programs
August 17, 2022
American Legion Post 25 is busy all around Laurens County. Their volunteer efforts can be seen in the work they do to keep cemeteries groomed, make repairs to homes of…
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District 56 Announces Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Person of the Year
August 17, 2022
There is an excitement about the start of a new year. Teachers, faculty, and staff are energized and ready to make a difference in the lives of the students. It’s…
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District 55 High School Student Graduates from Space Camp
August 17, 2022
Laurens District 55 High School 9th grade student, Thomas Ray Crain, son of Marty and Kimbrely Crain, recently graduated from the US Space and Rocket Center’s prestigious Space Camp for…
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