Governor McMaster Directs Crackdown on Shady Bail Bond Activities
October 21, 2022
Today, Governor McMaster announced that the South Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI) has issued an order designed to crack down on bail bondsmen who fail to report a criminal defendant’s…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Adds Two to the Team
October 21, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently added two new members to their team. “We have an amazing Chamber team; the new additions are roles we have needed for a…
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CHS is hosting the Region IV AAA XC Championships on Saturday Morning
October 21, 2022
On Saturday, October 22, the Region IV Championships will be decided on the Clinton High School home course. The community is encouraged to come out and support these runners. The…
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LCSO Partners with DHEC and District 55 to Launch Handle with Care Initiative
October 20, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a partnership with DHEC and Laurens County School District 55 to kickoff the Handle with Care initiative. Handle with Care is…
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Lady Raiders Cross Country Team Wins County Championship Title
October 19, 2022
The Lady Raider cross-country team won the county championship on Tuesday night at Clinton High. The win was big with the team taking six of the top ten finishing…
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Second County Wide Diaper Drive – Monday, October 24 in Laurens
October 19, 2022
The second county wide Diaper Drive will be held on Monday, October 24 from 10 am – 12 pm in the parking lot of First Baptist Church in Laurens. The…
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Fall Favorite – Smokin’ on the Rails and Rhythm on the Rails Happening in Clinton this Weekend
October 19, 2022
A favorite event for Fall takes place this weekend in downtown Clinton. The annual Smokin’ on the Rails Southern BBQ Network Competition will start on Friday, October 21 and continue…
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Bourbon & Bubbles to Host Tailgate Tasting – October 22
October 19, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles will host a Tailgate Tasting on October 22 from 10 am – 1 pm at their location, 927C S. Broad Street (next door to Food Lion). This…
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Reverse Transfer Student Going the Distance at PTC
October 19, 2022
A cross-country runner in high school, Rachel Caron is well acquainted with sometimes meandering racecourses that might loop and bend through grassy fields, forest trails, or muddy pastures. The Piedmont…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 10
October 19, 2022
Last week marked week 9 of high school football. Clinton Red Devils continued their winning with a great homecoming win last week. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, October 2:…
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Large Crowds Attend Sawmill Tactical Training Complex First All-American Machine Gun Shoot Event
October 19, 2022
After nearly half a century of the All-American Machine Gun Shoot (MGS) being held in Knob Creek, Kentucky the first annual shoot was held here in Laurens this past weekend.…
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Laurens Police Department Launches Coalition of Local Businesses to Combat Nuisance Conduct
October 19, 2022
Law Enforcement & Business Coalition (LEBC) Against Nuisance Conduct Unwanted individuals on the property can be extremely damaging to any business- including the bottom line and brand imaging. These individuals…
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Clinton High School Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
October 19, 2022
Three Clinton High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Utilities Complex Fountain Inn, SC:
October 19, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its brand-new Utilities Complex. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the site of the new Utilities Complex at…
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Lander Alumni Assocation Hosts Gatherings for 2022 Homecoming
October 19, 2022
Col. Cory J. Plowden ’99 (left) and Ret. Col. Warren Bacote ’89 (right) recall fond memories of their college days at Lander University with former Vice President for Student Affairs…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Awards Grants
October 18, 2022
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. The LCCF contributes its resources to fund a broad…
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Clemson University bioengineers win two national titles at Collegiate Inventors Competition
October 18, 2022
A team of Clemson University bioengineering students that has been winning accolades for its novel medical device triumphed in its biggest national test so far, taking first place in the…
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Presbyterian College to unveil bold new strategic direction at ‘Advancing the Championship Spirit’ Event
October 18, 2022
President Matthew P. vandenBerg to announce new strategic initiatives to propel PC into the future Presbyterian College will reveal its new modern market position and dynamic strategic blueprint at the…
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Touchdown Club Names Cayson Allege of Laurens District High School Player of the Week
October 17, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 14th, the Player of the week is senior wide receiver and special teams player Cayson…
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Early Voting and Absentee Voting – What You Need to Know Before the Midterm Elections
October 17, 2022
Voting in South Carolina changed when the new election law was signed on May 13 of this year. “The law is designed to strengthen our elections in South Carolina by…
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5K Run/Walk Raises Funds for Laurens County Safe Home
October 17, 2022
The annual 5K run/walk to support the Laurens County Safe Home and raise awareness for domestic violence took place on Saturday. The event was well attended and raised much needed…
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City of Laurens Announces Christmas Parade Theme – Applications Available Now
October 17, 2022
It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially when you are planning the annual Christmas Parade. The City of Laurens has announced the theme for the 2022 Christmas Parade…
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Community Comes Out in Support of Laurens County Cancer Association
October 17, 2022
By now everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the staff and volunteers at the Laurens County Cancer Association every day is about meeting the needs of…
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LCSO Christmas for Kids Applications Available November 1
October 17, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for what will probably be a larger need this year for the their Christmas for Kids program. Applications to participate in the program…
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Clinton Homecoming Parade Kicked off Big Night for Red Devils
October 17, 2022
Homecoming weekend is a big deal. It’s an even bigger deal when your football team is undefeated. Last Friday afternoon crowds lined the parade route and waited to enjoy the…
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No more Mr. “Mice” Guy: Terminix promotes public knowledge on possible infestations during Terminix Rodent Awareness Week
October 17, 2022
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), October 16-23, 2022 is Rodent Awareness Week, an annual acknowledgment to boost greater awareness of the threats that rodents pose to property…
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City of Laurens Seeks Public Input – Schedules Series of Meetings on Ten Year Plan
October 17, 2022
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 a document that includes the City’s history,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Executive Order to Coordinate State’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Roll-out
October 17, 2022
Last week Governor Henry McMaster signed Executive Order 2022-31, which formalizes the governor’s efforts to coordinate the future roll-out of the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The governor’s order prioritizes the…
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Lander Expert Explains ‘Why We Create Monsters’
October 17, 2022
Lander University’s community lecture series continued at the Greenwood Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 11, with Assistant Professor of English Dr. Rachel Scoggins’s presentation, “Why We Create Monsters.” Scoggins, who…
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Fountain Inn Welcomes New City Clerk and Fire Chief
October 17, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn adds two staff members to senior administration. At a City Council Meeting held on October 13 two new senior staff members were sworn in to…
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Lander University Recognizes Three Alumni for Outstanding Record of Service
October 17, 2022
“It’s not every day that we have the opportunity to recognize our alumni for the good work they do in their communities,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino said during Lander’s…
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PC Music Department to Host Faculty Recital Tuesday October 18th
October 17, 2022
Dr. Richard Thomas and Andrew Sheffield will present a duo recital on October 18 at 7:30 pm in Edmunds Hall on the Presbyterian College campus. The program will feature music…
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Seasoned Healthcare Executive Joins PTC Area Commission
October 13, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Area Commissioner from Abbeville, Anita M. Butler. Retired in 2020 from Spartanburg Regional Health Care System, Butler…
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United Community Bank to renovate West Main St. in the new year
October 13, 2022
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank will begin extensive renovations to improve its downtown Laurens branch beginning in early 2023. Due to…
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South Carolina students achieve moderate gains on ACT
October 12, 2022
The ACT® has released 2022 assessment data for South Carolina high school students who took the ACT test. South Carolina public school students saw a moderate increase in the average…
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LC School District 55 to Host Education Career Fair
October 12, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 will host an Education Career Fair on October 20 in hopes of filling many open positions. They are hiring a School Psychologist, Speech Language Professional,…
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Lake Greenwood Boundary Line Agreement Process Changing
October 12, 2022
Greenwood County Council will be considering a proposed change to Lake Greenwood boundary line agreement process at their meeting on Tuesday, October 18. This proposal is a change in focus…
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Support for Local Diaper Drives Grows – Fourth Diaper Drop Location Announced
October 12, 2022
The first Diaper Drive in Laurens County was a big success and interest in supporting the initiative continues to grow. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors in Clinton has…
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Fall Festival at The Vestibule Coffee & Tea this Saturday.
October 12, 2022
It’s Fall so there are many festival options locally and here is another one for you to consider. The Vestibule Coffee & Tea (310B E. Carolina Ave.) in Clinton is…
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PC Women’s Soccer Team Senior Night – Community Invited
October 12, 2022
Presbyterian College and the Women’s Soccer team invites the community to come out for senior night October 15 at 7:00 pm at Martin Stadium. Prior to the game they will…
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Piedmont Tech Extends No-Cost Option Through Summer 2023
October 12, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is extending its No Cost for Tuition Option through Summer 2023. “The fact that enrollment has been up since we offered this option — 17 percent…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 9
October 12, 2022
Last week marked week 8 of high school football. Clinton Red Devils remain undefeated this far in the season. Here’s the lineup for all local teams this Friday… Here’s the…
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Laurens District 55 High School Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ 2022-2023
October 12, 2022
This year, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ will be partnering with Laurens District 55 High School to provide curriculum opportunities that teach students important leadership skills to help make a difference in…
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Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team Takes 2022 Region IV AAA Title
October 12, 2022
The Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team is the 2022 Region IV AAA Champions after completing the season with a perfect in-conference record. The team, led by Coach Clovis Simmons,…
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Ambition Drives Piedmont Tech Alum to Achieve His Dreams
October 11, 2022
It can be a little bit awkward when you climb the career ladder and eventually become the “boss” of your former co-workers. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) alumnus Ellis Belton can…
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SC victims’ services groups awarded more than $32 million in grants
October 11, 2022Groups that help crime victims across South Carolina will soon be getting more than $32 million in federal and state grants. The S.C. Public Safety Coordinating Council formally approved the…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 11 Agenda
October 10, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 11. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and the meeting…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Rallies to Support Local Restaurant after Vandalism Incident
October 10, 2022
On Saturday, October 8, a local favorite, Roma Italian Restaurant, located on Laurens’ historic Square, was vandalized, and robbed. The incident kept Roma from being open on Sunday and upset…
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The History of Clinton is Rich and the Future is Bright
October 10, 2022
By Joseph Dyches One of the greatest things about a thriving downtown is that it can rarely be defined by a single building or business. In many cases, a small…
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Laurens Squealin’ on the Square Draws Large Crowds
October 10, 2022
Squealin’ on the Square celebrated its 21st birthday over the weekend. A great time was had by all. And even though Hurricane Ian delayed the fun, the festival was able…
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