LC Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for First of Three Community Gardens
September 28, 2022
Things are “growing” great in Laurens County. On Tuesday, the community came together to celebrate one of three new Community Gardens with an official Chamber Ribbon Cutting. The United Way…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: food, non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
AAF Midlands is hosting Life After Work: Speed Networking this Wednesday
September 26, 2022
The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands is hosting Life After Work: Speed Networking on Wednesday, September 28th from 6-9pm at Publico at BullStreet District. AAF Midlands will arrange the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: entrepreneurship, marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
Mashburn Construction joins Laurens County in Notable Groundbreaking Celebration
September 24, 2022
Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the official groundbreaking of the Laurens County Historic Courthouse project. The project focuses on the historic exterior restoration and addition of the decades’ old…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move, social-scene
Charity Ball Board kicks off planning for 2023 Rose Ball, introduces new leadership and selects Bon Secours St. Frances Cancer Center as lead beneficiary
September 21, 2022
A year before the 2023 Rose Ball, the Charity Ball Board of Greenville has begun planning for the 52nd year of Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, which will take place on…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move, philanthropy, social-scene
All American Machine-Gun Shoot Coming to Laurens County
September 21, 2022
After a 50-year run of the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot (in West Point, Kentucky), the cancellation of the event left a void that the All American Machine Gun Shoot…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move, social-scene
Courthouse Coffee Celebrates Recent Opening with Ribbon Cutting
September 21, 2022
With the announcement of the closing of the Coffee Roost in April the coffee scene in downtown Laurens was abruptly put on hold. But not for long. Within a few…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: chamber, on-the-move, retail, social-scene
Support Charleston students with Heart Math Tutoring this school year
September 19, 2022
Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors to support 100 Charleston students during the 2022/23 school year! Signup today and make an impact in a child’s life with just 1…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy, social-scene
Prisma Health Laurens County Hosts Chamber Business After Hours
September 19, 2022
Last Thursday the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital to host a Business after Hours for community members in the Ferguson Meditation Garden on…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: chamber, on-the-move, social-scene
Grey Hamlett Welding Scholarship a Way for People to Show Their Love
September 16, 2022
It seems only fitting that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduate Austin “Grey” Hamlett was a skilled welder. In his all-too-brief lifetime, he forged the strongest bonds, not only with his…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move, social-scene
Enjoy Art in the Garden at the 2nd Annual Unumb Center Social
September 12, 2022
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment cordially invites the Midlands community to join them for the second annual Unumb Center Social on Thursday, October 27th from 6-9 o’clock in the evening…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy, social-scene, the-arts
Thornwell Celebrates the Dedication of The Read Right Center
September 11, 2022
Facility is Made Possible by a Generous Gift from the Cornelson Family in Memory of George Cornelson, IV. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, headlines, non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
The Patch in Mountville Opens Saturday, September 17
September 11, 2022
The Patch will open for its second year of business Saturday, September 17th. The Patch will offer a variety of pumpkins, mums, square straw bales, local honey, Rolling Hill Ranch…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: agriculture, on-the-move, retail, social-scene
Second Annual Never Forget Hero Walk in Clinton
September 11, 2022
Where were you when the world stopped turning? Sunday, September 11, 2022, marked the 21st anniversary of 9/11, it was one of the darkest days in American history, and the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, social-scene
South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: agriculture, education, entertainment, food, local-industry, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move, social-scene, the-arts
13th Annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk is Huge Success
September 5, 2022
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) held its 13th annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 27. The event was held at the office of the Laurens…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: laurens-county-sports, on-the-move, social-scene, sports
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, retail, social-scene
Football Season is Back! Eat, drink and draft with Carolina Ale House
August 29, 2022
Football is back and your local Carolina Ale House is the headquarters to eat, drink and draft this season! Carolina Ale House is made for football — and with their 50+…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, restaurant, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: economic-development, on-the-move, social-scene
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,…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, laurens-county-sports, on-the-move, social-scene, sports
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move, social-scene
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.…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, retail, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: law, on-the-move, social-scene
South Carolina State Fair is now hiring temporary positions
August 3, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest annual event, is now accepting temporary employment applications for this year’s 12-day fair, which takes place Oct.12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: entertainment, local-industry, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, headlines, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, on-the-move, retail, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: employment, food, on-the-move, social-scene
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,…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: headlines, law, on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, social-scene
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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, headlines, hospitality, on-the-move, social-scene
Tipsy Gypsy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
July 6, 2022
Tipsy Gypsy, or TG Consignment Boutique, opened in Clinton last Friday and today they were welcomed to the community with the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening with the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: chamber, economic-development, on-the-move, retail, social-scene
South Carolina State Fair Accepting Entries for 2022 Competitive Exhibits
July 6, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State Fair. The annual exhibits will…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: agriculture, entertainment, local-industry, marketing-and-communications, media, on-the-move, social-scene, the-arts
Freedom Fest Parade and Laurens Lights the Night
July 4, 2022
Laurens County knows how to celebrate and that’s exactly what happened over the Fourth of July weekend. Sunday afternoon a parade with entries from across the County made the way…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, headlines, on-the-move, social-scene
Laurens Recognizes Two Fireman at Retirement
July 4, 2022
Last Thursday the City of Laurens recognized the service of two men who have given decades of service to the City of Laurens fighting fires and protecting those in danger, Assistant…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, on-the-move, social-scene
College View Neighbors Celebrate America
July 4, 2022
The College View community in Clinton held their 22nd Annual Hickory Street Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. It’s a slice of small town America right here in Laurens County.…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, on-the-move, social-scene
Fountain Inn Fourth of July Festivities
July 3, 2022
Fountain Inn’s Fireworks Spectacular was a great success on Saturday, July 2. The crowds came out and enjoyed all that was planned for the day. The fireworks display was the…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: entertainment, on-the-move, social-scene
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
July 2, 2022
Let’s Go Go Go with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Don’t miss this high energy song and dance summer spectacular LIVE on the Town Theatre stage. Disco, calypso, rap,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene, the-arts
Tipsy Gypsy is Coming to Clinton
June 27, 2022
Like the name, the Tipsy Gypsy, or TG Consignment Boutique, is not your ordinary consignment shop. The store located at 105 E. Main Street in downtown Clinton (previously home to…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, retail, social-scene
The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about all Things Laurens County
June 27, 2022
Last week, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Main Street Clinton, hosted another session of The Brew. The Brew is a bi-monthly meeting providing a unique opportunity for local…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: chamber, economic-development, on-the-move, social-scene
City of Laurens Celebrates Juneteenth
June 20, 2022
Juneteenth celebrations in Laurens kicked off on Friday with the City of Laurens honoring the legacy of Mr. C.D. and Mrs. Lucinda Beasley by designating South Harper Street Extension as…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, headlines, on-the-move, social-scene
Ladies of Distinction Tea to honor local trailblazers, award scholarships
June 13, 2022
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, will hold its Ladies of Distinction Tea: Centennial Edition on Sunday, June…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move, social-scene
Graduates Urged to ‘Stamp Your Work With Excellence’
May 25, 2022
Two hundred fifty-one go-getters, risk-takers, empaths, dreamers, and leaders graduated from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) on May 5. Among them was a sous chef who had enrolled and dropped out…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move, social-scene
Tapestry Celebrates a New Era with Ribbon Cutting and Bubbles
May 23, 2022
Tapestry boutique celebrated in fashion last week with a ribbon cutting and open house. The event drew large crowds of loyal shoppers and many former workers to celebrate the passing…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: on-the-move, retail, social-scene
Laurens County Voter Registration & Elections Office Relocates to New Bolt Drive Complex
May 11, 2022
From the basement to Bolt Drive Complex. The Laurens County Voter Registration and Elections office has relocated from the historic courthouse on the square in Laurens to new sprawling space…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: government, headlines, on-the-move, social-scene
Clinton High School Prom Night
April 27, 2022
Prom Season Begins. You know the school year is coming to a close when the juniors and seniors dress up and go to the dance. Clinton High School prom was held…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move, social-scene
It’s Jazz Time at PC!
April 27, 2022
The newly formed Jazz Band at Presbyterian College performed to a large crowd for their debut on Tuesday night. The program included eleven pieces with classic jazz selections and less…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: education, entertainment, headlines, music, on-the-move, social-scene
