LushAcres Wraps Up Summer and Prepares for Fall Festival
August 17, 2022
This summer has had it’s challenges. From the record heat, to bad seed from suppliers. Our farm team has worked hard to overcome these challenges and has delivered delicious food…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Sues Biden Administration’s OSHA
August 16, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster, along with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR), today announced a lawsuit and a motion for a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department…
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PC rolling out the red carpet for new students during Welcome Week
August 16, 2022
Presbyterian College’s newest students are in for an exciting and engaging series of events as the campus opens its hearts and doors for Welcome Week 2022. The Week’s events begin…
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Lander University Forum Earns Top Honor From the American Scholastic Press Association
August 16, 2022
The Lander University Forum was awarded first place for universities with enrollment of 2501 and over at the 2021-2022 Scholastic Newspaper Awards. The Forum scored a total of 860 points…
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Tips for packing a healthy school lunch for your kids
August 15, 2022
Packing a fun and healthy lunch for kids will not only get them excited about lunch but ensure they are being fueled with nutrient-packed foods for their growing bodies. Kimberly Baker, Ph.D.,…
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Supporting financial stability for South Carolinians with disabilities
August 15, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Nearly 800,000 people in South Carolina live with a physical or mental disability. Many of them are able and willing to work, yet our state…
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Duke Energy Foundation Awards Grant to Enhance Duke Energy STEM Scholars Program at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics
August 15, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) was pleased to receive a generous $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to enhance the Duke Energy STEM Scholars Program. The…
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LCSO Raises Over $5K for Student School Supplies
August 15, 2022
A few morning showers didn’t put a damper on the school supply drive hosted by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. The event took place on Friday, August 12 at the…
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Laurens City Administrator Completes Master of Public Administration Degree
August 15, 2022
Clemson University recently held the summer graduation ceremony. Five Laurens natives and Laurens City Administrator, Eric Delgado were among those to cross the stage and receive their diploma. Delgado was…
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Laurens 55 and Laurens Police Department Partner for Safety
August 15, 2022
With plans underway for the return of students on August 16 to classrooms in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55), district personnel and officers of the Laurens Police Department…
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PC Football Fan Day – August 27
August 15, 2022
PC’s Football Fan Day is next Saturday, August 27 at 11:30 am. If you’ve never been you’re missing out on a great event. The event is free. Fans can come…
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Laurens County Chorale is Looking for Singers
August 12, 2022
The Laurens County Chorale will begin the 2022-2023 season of the on August 29 and they are interested in adding additional singers to the group. “This is a unique opportunity…
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Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest
August 10, 2022
The Laurens County Conservation District is calling on all amateur photographers to share their photos of Laurens County. The annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest is open to all ages…
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Local Author Book Signing August 18
August 10, 2022
Laurens County author Walter Allen will be holding a book signing Thursday, August 18, 5:00-7:00 pm, at the Square Roots Store, 115 East Laurens Street, Laurens, SC. Allen is a…
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Clinton Fire Department Announces Third Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
August 10, 2022
The City of Clinton Fire Department’s Third Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz is scheduled for October 15th. Department personnel, along with the Red Cross and state fire partners will respond to…
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Lander Group Tours the U.K.
August 10, 2022
A study trip led by Lander University Assistant Professor of English Dr. Rachel Scoggins took in a wide swath of the United Kingdom this May. The trip was a tour…
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Clinton Ice Cream Parlor Opens to Rave Reviews
August 10, 2022
Laila’s Place in Clinton opened on Friday, August 5 to a steady stream of customers for their first two days of business. “We have been so blessed,” said Jason Devette.…
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HVAC Program Director to Put Students ‘On the Vanguard of What’s Coming’
August 10, 2022
Comfort can be as individual to a person as their fingerprint. The constant tug-of-war around office thermostats in decades past is evidence of that. And thanks to 21st century heating,…
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Senator Danny Verdin Receives Honored Alumnus Award from Bob Jones University
August 10, 2022
Senator Danny Verdin recently was recently presented with the Honored Alumnus Award from Bob Jones University Alumni Relations and the College of Arts and Science. The award recognizes Verdin for…
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17th Annual Flight of the Dove Draws Record Number of Riders
August 10, 2022
August 6th marked the 17th annual Flight of the Dove cycling event and fundraiser for Hospice of Laurens County. The event is known for drawing cyclists from beyond the Upstate…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 22 states in filing brief in support of ending unlawful CDC mandate
August 10, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 22 states, led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff in Health Freedom Defense Fund Inc.…
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Tapestry Celebrates 36 Years
August 8, 2022
Tapestry boutique in Clinton celebrated 36 years in business this past weekend. New owner Megan Cauble Knight continues the legacy of founder Leslie Anne Jackson by keeping the ladies of…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – August 9 Agenda
August 8, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 9. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Stogie’s on Musgrove Cigar Lounge Coming to Clinton
August 8, 2022
Another new business is coming to downtown Clinton in just a few weeks. Stogies on Musgrove, a cigar lounge, will join a growing list of cigar lounges in the Upstate…
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How to Keep Your Tax Records Safe in an Emergency
August 8, 2022
It’s hurricane season again and last year marked the first time that two consecutive hurricane seasons used all 21 storm names, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Five of…
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PTC Dual Enrollment Graduate to Attend Medical School
August 7, 2022
Tyler Shackelford had already been taking AP courses at Mid-Carolina High School when Piedmont Technical College (PTC) established a Middle College partnership with the School District of Newberry County. Earn…
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Congress Passes PACT Act Toxin Exposure Legislation
August 5, 2022
On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 the Senate passed S.3373 – Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (The Honoring our PACT Act…
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Football Set to Begin First Official Practice of Englehart Era on Friday
August 4, 2022
As the countdown towards the opening act of the 2022 season ticks underneath one month, the Presbyterian College football team gears up for practice #1 on Friday morning. Serving as…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the formation of a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
August 4, 2022Attorneys General form a national bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 states…
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SC Office of Rural Health awards more than $725,000 in rural health equity funding
August 4, 2022
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) announced 26 funding awards to address COVID-19 health disparities and support local health equity initiatives in rural communities. The grants, totaling $725,556,…
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Chief Latimore Receives Accolades at Farewell Reception
August 4, 2022
On Wednesday, August 3, Laurens Police Department (LPD) and the City of Laurens held a farewell reception for Chief Latimore in the Magnolia Room of the Laurens County Museum. The…
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Tour of Recently Discovered Battlefield August 6
August 3, 2022
Durant Ashmore will lead a tour of Hammond’s Store Battlefield Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 9:00 AM. This battlefield which is on private property just outside of Clinton, SC, has…
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Agreement Supports Transfer to Francis Marion University for Eligible PTC Commercial Art Program Graduates
August 2, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Francis Marion University (FMU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The move establishes a…
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Ten at the Top Announces 2022 Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grant Program
August 2, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Hughes Investments has committed $15,000 to support three grants at $5,000 each for the 2022 Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grant program. Two of the…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Soccer Registration
August 2, 2022
Summer is almost over and school is about to start. That means fall sports will also begin at the Clinton YMCA. The Clinton YMCA soccer registration is now open with…
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APGA Congratulates Fountain Inn Natural Gas for Operational Excellence
August 2, 2022
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) presented Fountain Inn Natural Gas with the prestigious APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) for excellence in operating its natural gas utility. Public natural…
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The Holmes family of Laurens wins Main Street South Carolina Outstanding Service Award
August 2, 2022
Main Street South Carolina has recognized the Holmes family of Laurens with the Main Street South Carolina Downtown Service Award. The award recognizes an elected official, appointed public official, resident…
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Shop Local During SC’s Sales Tax Holiday – August 5-7
August 2, 2022
South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for this coming weekend, August 5-7. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of purchases are exempt from the state’s 6% Sales Tax and…
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Registration Open for “Run Like a Mann” 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
August 2, 2022
Calling all runners and walkers! The Laurens County Cancer Association will host their annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K walk/run on Saturday, August 27. There will also be a One…
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PC Community Shatters All-Time Record for Philantrhopic Support in 2021-22
August 1, 2022
Presbyterian College alumni and friends gave at an unprecedented level this fiscal year, with $18.3 million in total gifts and multi-year pledges. This year’s totals nearly doubled PC’s previous fundraising…
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The Tale of Two Savers
August 1, 2022
Albert Einstein is reputed to have said, “Compound interest is the eighth Wonder of the World. He who understands it earns it; he who doesn’t, pays for it.” What is…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session August 17
August 1, 2022
Laurens County Chamber of Commerce has announced the next session of “The Brew.” The event will be held on August 17 from 8:00-9:00 am at Laurens CPW (212 Church Street,…
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Community Celebrates Opening of the Veterans Affairs and Laurens County Voter Registration and Election Office
August 1, 2022
From the basement of the historic court house to Bolt Drive Complex. The Laurens County Voter Registration and Elections office and Veterans Affairs office is now fully up and running…
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2022-2023 Hunting and Fishing Rules and Regulation Guide
August 1, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has finalized the 2022-23 South Carolina Rules and Regulations. Copies of the Official State Regulation Guide are are being delivered to hunting and…
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Meet Clinton’s New Fire Chief
August 1, 2022
Many little boys grow up dreaming to be a firefighter. Chief Jeremy Marshall is living that dream. After serving as Interim Chief since November 2021, Marshall was promoted to Clinton…
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Marketing Minute: TikTok
August 1, 2022
Marketing Minute with Meghan Durant, NP Strategy It’s not always easy to stay up to date on social media trends. This week’s video shares insight into the fastest growing…
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Laila’s Place – Clinton’s Ice Cream Parlor to Open August 5
August 1, 2022
Scooping Ice Cream and Southern Hospitality Laila’s Place in Clinton, not to be confused with the Newberry location, is scheduled to open at noon on Friday, August 5 and you…
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County Councilman Rankin is Recognized by SCGOP as Outstanding Young Republican
August 1, 2022
The South Carolina Republican Party held their annual convention on Saturday, July 30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia. On the agenda for the conference was the presentation…
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LCSO Annual School Supply Drive – Friday, August 12
July 31, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual School Supply Collection Drive on Friday, August 12. The event will be held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM…
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Piedmont Tech Summer Graduations Set for Aug. 4
July 29, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person summer commencement exercises on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Greenwood. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Arts/Sciences and Business,…
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