Food Truck Monday in Clinton August 1
July 27, 2022
The next installment of Food Truck Monday in Clinton is Monday, August 1. The event takes place from 5-8 pm and will be held at 105 W Main Street. Bring…
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Clinton Town Rhythms Thursday July 25
July 27, 2022
The City of Clinton Town Rhythms is back this Thursday July 25. Bring the family and your lawn chair sand pull up to the curb at the downtown Depot, to…
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Coach Atkinson Honored at South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Banquet
July 27, 2022
Most of us can remember a coach who had a profound impact on our lives. Coaching our youth in various sports is about more than the sport they are playing. …
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Rootimentary – Now Hiring for All Positions
July 27, 2022
The Buzz recently reported on the new restaurant coming to the Public Square in Laurens. Rootimentary will be opening this fall and guests can expect something different and special. The…
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Gearing up for Flight of the Dove – Snack Donations Requested
July 26, 2022
Hospice of Laurens County is gearing up for Flight of the Dove on Saturday, August 6 and they need your help. This annual event is their biggest fundraiser each year.…
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PC Names Lu Steinfeldt Head Cheerleading Coach
July 26, 2022
The Presbyterian College athletic department and athletic director Rob Acunto announced Tuesday the hiring of Lu Steinfeldt as Head Cheerleading Coach. Steinfeldt comes to PC after completing a successful athletic career at Alma…
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PC Football Season Tickets Now on Sale
July 26, 2022
Presbyterian College football season tickets are now on sale. The Blue Hose are set to play five home games at Bailey Memorial Stadium this fall beginning on September 10th against…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Makes Major Investment into S.C. Workforce
July 26, 2022
Governor Invests $25 Million in Workforce Scholarships for the Future Governor Henry McMaster today announced an additional $25 million investment into Workforce Scholarships for the Future, a program that provides…
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LC School District 56 Back to School Supply Drive
July 26, 2022
August is almost here and that means faculty and teachers are working hard to prepare for the new school year. As part of that, Laurens County School District 56 will…
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Laurens County Democratic Party to hold county-wide School Supply Drive.
July 26, 2022
Locations in Clinton, Gray Court, Waterloo and Laurens On Saturday, July 30 the Laurens County Democratic Party will be collecting school supplies for children in need throughout the county at…
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For Second Year City of Laurens Takes Top Award at South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting
July 25, 2022
We know great things are happening in Laurens, and it’s being noticed by others. For the second year in a row, the City of Laurens was recognized with top honors…
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Steamers Restaurant Gets Surprise Visit from Governor McMaster
July 25, 2022
It was your typical Monday until it wasn’t at Steamers in Clinton. The AC was out (being replaced on Tuesday), Musgrove Street was closed for water line maintenance and then…
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Women @ Work Networking Event a Resounding Success
July 25, 2022
Last week the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Women @ Work Happy Hour and Networking event in their office. Among their many roles in the community, the chamber…
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STOP THE BLEED Training Draws Crowd at CrossFit864
July 25, 2022
CrossFit864 hosted a free course this past weekend in hopes of equipping more people with lifesaving first aid skills. With bleeding as the number one cause of preventable death after…
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Keith Grounsell Appointed Chief of Laurens Police Department
July 25, 2022
After a highly competitive selection process, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced the appointment of the City’s next Police Chief, Keith P. Grounsell. “We are committed to pursuing the safety, peace,…
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Clinton Dental Care Says Farewell to Longtime Employee
July 25, 2022
If you have been a patient of Clinton Dental Care at any time during the past 35 years you have surely heard this – “Thank you for calling Clinton Dental…
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LC Museum Revolutionary War Lecture “Ninety Six to Hayes Station”
July 25, 2022
“Ninety Six to Hayes Station” is the topic of Durant Ashmore’s lecture on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at the Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public…
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PTC Laurens County Campus Director Knows the Score, Cheers Her Team
July 21, 2022
It’s first and 10 for the football-loving Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Laurens County Campus Director Kim Chalmers, and it’s still early in the game. You might say she has the…
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Rotary Club of Laurens, SC making a huge impact in the Community
July 21, 2022
Education and the fight against hunger are the overarching focus areas of the Rotarians of Laurens, SC. Rotary Readers, the Backpack Program, Meals on Wheels, Teaching Fund Award, to mention…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate letter urging Google not to censor crisis pregnancy centers from search results
July 21, 2022AG Wilson promises legal action against Google should they discriminate against crisis pregnancy centers in search results and other tools South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today sent a multistate…
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PC Names Francis Schodowski Vice President for Advancement
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg introduced Francis Schodowski this week as the college’s vice president for advancement. Schodowski is the current executive vice president at Columbia College in Columbia,…
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McMahon and McCormack Named to NABC Honors Court
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College Blue Hose men’s basketball seniors Jack McMahon and Owen McCormack were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. The Honors Court recognizes men’s collegiate…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma Health
July 20, 2022
New parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote…
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PTC Innovation Team of the Year Redefines Creative Collaboration
July 20, 2022
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission presented the college’s 2022 Innovation Team of the Year Award to the PTC Economic Development Team at a meeting earlier this year. Members…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Court rules federal government cannot force SC to allow biological males to compete on girls’ sports teams, use girls’ showers/locker rooms
July 20, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson announces a federal court has ruled that the federal government cannot force schools in South Carolina and 19 other states to follow new anti-discrimination rules. The…
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The “Sesqui Series” In July 1954, a Lander beauty was named Miss Universe
July 20, 2022
Long before Miriam Stevenson was crowned Miss Universe 1954, she had years of experience in preparing for competitions. Growing up on a dairy farm in Winnsboro, Stevenson became adept at…
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Fountain Inn 2022 Youth Basketball Coed Summer Camp
July 20, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn presents the 2022 Youth Coed Basketball Summer Camp. The Parks and Recreation Department is fortunate and excited to have your child participate with our Youth…
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PC Volleyball Unveils 2022 Slate
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College and head volleyball coach Korrinn Burgess announced the team’s 2022 schedule on Tuesday. The schedule consists of 29 regular season matches, eight of which will be at the Templeton Center.…
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Family Promise to Hold 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament
July 19, 2022
Family Promise of Laurens County (FPLC) will be holding their 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament, Friday October 7th at Lakeside Country Club. Registration is at 8:00 am with…
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AOT Student Following in Daughters’ Footsteps
July 19, 2022
Like many nontraditional students at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), Angela Butler did not follow a direct path to her college degree. “I didn’t excel in school. I just wanted to…
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LCSO Partners with Fear 2 Freedom
July 19, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce our partnership with Fear 2 Freedom, a non-profit organization whose mission is to restore hope and dignity to survivors of sexual…
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U.S. Space Force names Clemson University its newest strategic partner
July 18, 2022
The U.S. Space Force welcomed Clemson University as an official member of its University Partnership Program (UPP) at a Memorandum of Understanding signing event on July 18. The USSF — the sixth…
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Operation Southern Slow Down July 17-23
July 18, 2022
A joint press conference between SC and GA law enforcement partners was held today in Augusta, GA to announce Operation Southern Slow Down, a weeklong speed enforcement and education campaign…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – July 19
July 18, 2022
Laurens City Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 19. The meeting will be held in Laurens City Hall (126 East Public Square, Laurens) and will…
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Rootimentary – A Unique Dining Experience Coming to Laurens this Fall
July 18, 2022
A much-anticipated new restaurant on the Public Square in Laurens will be opening this Fall and there is already much buzz about it. This could just be a story about…
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Kayaking on the Wateree River then a 3.5-mile hike
July 18, 2022
Central Electric Power Co-op CEO discusses the importance of the SC7 Expedition ROB HOCHSTETLER, president and CEO of Central Electric Power Cooperative; Dr. Tom Mullikin; and other dignitaries and outdoor…
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Marketing Minute: Making Connections
July 18, 2022
Marketing Minute with Robert Andrews, NP Strategy When was the last time you took a deep dive into your contacts? This week’s video discusses the value of utilizing your…
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Ascend Cares Foundation Gift Will Light the Way for EMT Students
July 16, 2022
The Ascend Cares Foundation recently donated $4,000 to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation (PTC) to enable the purchase of three King Vision™ Video Laryngoscope Kits. The state-of-the-art kits will be…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Remove Toxic Waste from USS Yorktown
July 15, 2022
On July 11 Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of…
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NHE a Repeat Honoree on SC Best Places to Work Rankings for 2022
July 15, 2022
NHE has been named a repeat honoree on the exclusive list of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work, presented by Best Companies Group and SC BIZ News. The only property…
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SC7 Features Laurens County as Part of 30-Day Expedition
July 13, 2022
SOUTH CAROLINA SC7 is a partnership between two South Carolina based non-profit organizations, Global Eco Adventures and the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. The mission of SC7 is to get…
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American Legion Post 25 Receives Henry Laurens Award
July 13, 2022
If you know anything about American Legion Post 25 you know that they stay busy. Very busy. Members of Post 25 are always volunteering in the community. Their activities range…
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LCSD 55 Board Extends Contract for Thomas
July 13, 2022
The Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees held a regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2022. After a nearly two-hour executive session to discuss…
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Laurens County Community Theater Announces Plans for its First Production Since Covid
July 13, 2022
The Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) is pleased to announce that it will revive its production of Willie Wonka Jr which was interrupted in February of 2020 at the onset…
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17th Annual Fight of the Dove Event Registration Open
July 13, 2022
Cyclists have been coming out to ride and support Hospice of Laurens County since 2006 in the Flight of the Dove ride. The annual event is also their biggest fundraiser…
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Carolina Land Company sells Gray Court Recreational Tract
July 13, 2022
Carolina Land Company recently represented the Seller of 116.98 acres on Hwy 76 in Gray Court, SC in the sale of his family property. The buyer, an Anderson County resident,…
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Another Epic Funding Year for Lander University
July 12, 2022
For the second year in a row, the state budget that was ratified by the South Carolina General Assembly included over $17 million in new funding for Lander University. In…
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First Cohort of Expanded Middle College Program Graduates
July 12, 2022
They grow up so quickly. The first cohort of 38 Middle College students from three school districts (Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties) who began their journey two years ago graduated…
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Where Home Prices are Headed in 2022
July 12, 2022
By Robert Parsley Lima One Capital If you’ve bought a home (or tried to) in the last couple of years, you know that the market has been scalding hot,…
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Piedmont Agency on Aging in Need of Volunteers in Clinton and Ware Shoals
July 11, 2022
Are you retired but want to stay engaged with the community? Are you employed but looking for something flexible to do for others? Piedmont Agency on Aging runs the Meals…
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