Local business, Grateful Brew, supports nonprofits with festive, holiday event on December 11th
December 9, 2021
Local coffee shop and craft beer taproom, Grateful Brew, will host “A Very Grateful Christmas” event on December 11th, 11:00am – 4:00pm at their location at 501 South Pleasantburg Drive…
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Rita’s Seaside Grille celebrates holiday season with Santa Paws
December 7, 2021
Rita’s Seaside Grille is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Santa Paws celebration on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rita’s parking lot and…
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Waldron Family Named South Carolina Tennis Family of the Year
November 29, 2021
Clinton, South Carolina is a tennis town with a long history of producing top level players in the game of tennis. This year the US Tennis Association-South Carolina recognized the…
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Clinton High Turkey Trot Draws a Crowd
November 21, 2021
With Thanksgiving less than one week away the runners showed up to burn some pre-Thanksgiving calories. A total of 45 runners and walkers, survived the XC Course, and 21 participated…
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Joanna Boys Live Out Dream of Playing Music Together
November 21, 2021
Gary Alexander and Josh “Jiggy” Pierce grew up in Joanna dreaming of playing music in a band and on stage. As kids we all dream of hitting the big time.…
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Chick Fil A November Leader Academy
November 15, 2021
The Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy continues in Laurens School District 55 and November focused on Servant Leadership: putting the needs of others first. Students listened to guest speakers John Young, General…
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AllSouth hosted the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat
November 9, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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CHS Girls Tennis Fall to Chapman in Upper State Match
November 2, 2021
The CHS Girls Tennis Team had an amazing season, which culminated in their re-match of conference rival, Chapman. Chapman is the only team to beat the Red Devils this season,…
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Mural Brings Laurel Street in Laurens to Life
November 2, 2021
Another area of downtown Laurens comes to life with the large mural commissioned by Main Street Laurens and painted on the back of the Verdin’s Too building. “Main Street Laurens…
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Rhythm on the Rails Wrap Up
November 1, 2021
The annual Rhythm on the Rails (ROTR) weekend is in the rearview mirror and by all accounts it was a great success. The much-anticipated annual Fall weekend full of food,…
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First Reliance Bank and community partners made dreams come true for a Lexington School District Four student
November 1, 2021
First Reliance Bank is a community bank in all aspects of the term. The longtime Florence, S.C. headquartered bank serves communities all over South and North Carolina by providing expert…
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Wingard’s Market expands Gift Shoppe and announces dates for holiday open house
October 26, 2021
Just in time for the Holidays, Wingard’s Market, one of the state’s most recognizable destination plant and flower markets, is expanding its Gift Shoppe to allow for additional unique merchandise…
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PC’s Inauguration of Dr. Matthew vandenBerg in Pictures
October 25, 2021
Inauguration week at Presbyterian College left no doubt that the championship spirit is alive and thriving on campus. The week was full of events and announcements that demonstrate the passion…
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Clinton High Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Take Region III Titles
October 25, 2021
On Saturday, October 23 Clinton High School Cross Country teams competed in the Region III AAA Championships. The Red Devil runners finished as winners with the Boys Cross Country team…
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PC challenged to embrace ‘Championship Spirit’ as College inaugurates Dr. Matthew vandenBerg as its 19th president
October 23, 2021
A storied history. A challenging present. An audacious plan for the future. Dr. Matthew vandenBerg vigorously embraced all three during his Oct. 22 inauguration as Presbyterian College’s 19th president. In…
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A Gala and a Week to Remember
October 21, 2021
Gala – (Noun) A special occasion of celebration. Presbyterian College has been celebrating the inauguration of a Matt vandenBerg all week with a long list of events that highlight the…
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The 2021 Rose Ball announces record fundraising to benefit local charities
October 21, 2021The Charity Ball Board of Greenville raised $410,000 for the 2021 Rose Ball beneficiaries, which the committee announced during the Beneficiaries Reception on Wednesday. Continuing in the ball’s 50-year tradition,…
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Firefly Distillery releases throwback Raspberry Sweet Tea Vodka
October 12, 2021
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Firefly Distillery is partnering with Share Our Suzy Lowcountry, a lowcountry non-profit enhancing the quality of life for breast cancer patients in…
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Clinton High Teacher Successfully Completes Boston Marathon
October 11, 2021
Clinton High School science teacher, Laura Fox competed in the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday. Running is not new for Fox. She is a graduate of Presbyterian College (2009) where…
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Local Runners Support Annual Run Like a Mann 5K and 1 Mile Run
October 11, 2021
After a week of rain, lots of rain, the skies cleared enough on Saturday for the annual Run Like a Mann 5K and 1 Mile Run. The event is hosted…
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Squealin’ on the Square in Pictures
October 4, 2021
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures show some of the fun that happened this past weekend when downtown Laurens was the happening place. “It was…
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Hospice of Laurens County Seeking Volunteers for Annual Children’s Grief Day Camp
October 4, 2021
The loss of a loved one is devastating to a child. Hospice of Laurens County’s program, Jaime’s Tree House, is a grief outreach program for children who have experienced a…
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Architect Plans Revealed for Taproom in Clinton
September 27, 2021
Plans for the Lumberyard are coming along. Owner Charlie Michaels has been working with Jamie Miller of On Site Builders as the general contractor. The architect’s drawings for the first…
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New Business in Laurens County Takes the Stress Out of Gift Giving
September 27, 2021
Gift giving can be so challenging. Year after year you try to come up with creative ideas for gifts. It can be overwhelming and mentally taxing for sure. Don’t become…
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Music in Vance Park
September 27, 2021
It was a beautiful day for a concert in the park. Sunday afternoon about one hundred people came out to Vance Park in Clinton for a concert that was performed…
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Music for Meals benefit set Oct. 9 for Lander Bear Necessities Food Pantry
September 22, 2021
An “all you can eat” barbecue and oyster benefit Saturday, Oct. 9, will raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. Titled “Music for Meals,” the event will be…
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Southern Trade Outfitters Brings Top Brands to Laurens County
September 19, 2021
With the opening of Southern Trade Outfitters in downtown Laurens top name brands and sought-after clothing and accessories are readily available right here in Laurens County. Southern Trade…
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Clinton First Responders Walk to Remember 9/11
September 11, 2021
Everyone who was alive in 2001 remembers where they were when planes crashed into the World Trade Center, and later the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania on Sept. 11. It was…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021
Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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LushAcres Announces Fall Festival and Corn Maze
September 6, 2021
After sitting dormant for ten years, LushAcres Farm has been revitalized, and it’s just the beginning. Located behind the College View area of Clinton, LushAcres is a thriving farm that…
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The SAWMILL Training Complex
September 1, 2021
Located in Laurens, South Carolina, USA – The Sawmill Training Complex features nearly 250 acres of diverse East Coast terrain with barracks, helicopter landing zones, a 50’ tower, virtual training…
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The Coffee Roost – Serving Tea and Poetry
August 30, 2021
Now in the new location with more space, The Coffee Roost has already offered several different events. On Saturday, August 28th they closed early to host a poetry tea. “The…
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Downtown Clinton Turned Blue…PC Blue
August 30, 2021
The Block Party and Welcome event for Presbyterian College (PC) students was a big hit with students and the community. Sponsored by the City of Clinton and Mainstreet Clinton the…
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The Vestibule Coffee and Tea – Serving Much More Than Coffee or Tea
August 25, 2021
Anyone who has enjoyed a coffee, tea or specialty drink from the Vestibule Coffee and Tea knows that it’s much more than a coffee shop. You might come in for…
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Registration Deadline for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show is Sept. 24th
August 24, 2021
There is only ONE month left to register for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show. The Laurens County Youth Show is a three-day event consisting of art, beef cattle, dog,…
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PC School of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2025
August 22, 2021
On Friday, August 20th, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy welcomed the newest class of pharmacy students with the traditional White Coat Ceremony. Click on the pictures below (photo and video…
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LCSD 56 First Day of School Photo Gallery
August 18, 2021
Everyone loves the first day of school pictures as they scroll through Facebook. By all accounts it was a great first day of school in Laurens County School District 56.…
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Clinton Girls Represent South Carolina in JTT Southern Sectionals
August 16, 2021
MC, Chandler, and Libby Dailey of Clinton competed in the JTT Southern Sectionals event this past weekend in Rome, GA. All three were on teams representing South Carolina in their…
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Measuring a Lifetime of Achievement: Earlier This Year, A Community Bid Farewell to Dr. L. Ray Brooks
August 16, 2021
From a rough floor plan originally sketched on a 12-inch-by-12-inch piece of cardboard to 6,480,000 inches of steel, concrete, and glass structure housing state-of-the-art equipment used in advanced manufacturing, the…
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Taproom Coming to Clinton Spring/Summer 2022
August 15, 2021
There’s some great history in the DE Tribble buildings located on Gary Street in downtown Clinton. Known as the Lowes of the ole days, DE Tribble was once a busy…
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Laurens County Republican Party Leads Anti-Vaccine Protest at Self Regional in Greenwood
August 15, 2021
On Saturday, August 14th the heat didn’t stop 100+ people from coming out to express their concerns for vaccine mandates. The event was organized by the Laurens County Republican Party…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival bringing three days of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon to Greenville this November
July 15, 2021
A three-day festival dedicated to those Southern staples of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon aims to join the pantheon of can’t miss Upstate events. Everything from exclusive bourbon tastings to live…
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Clinton High Cross-Country Team Doing More Than Running
July 5, 2021
Even a summer downpour couldn’t stop the Clinton High School Cross Country team from completing the 5th annual “running of the cans.” The event started in 2017 when coach Lee…
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BJUgrass Brings the House Down at Music in the Garden Event
June 28, 2021
Verdin’s Too, the host of a series of free music concerts set in their open-air nursery, took things to a new level with the latest event. Friday, June 25th was…
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Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
June 25, 2021Final preparation for SC7 expedition held before kickoff event in Oconee County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a…
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Prom Season Concludes with Laurens District 55 High School Prom on the Square
June 7, 2021
The Buzz has reported on the two other Laurens County “prom nights” so we had to be sure to get the last one, Laurens District 55 High School. Laurens…
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Millers Fork Trail – A Gem in Laurens County
June 6, 2021
Saturday June 5th was National Trails Day and a perfect day to have the grand opening of the Millers Fork Trail in Clinton. Well over 100 people came out to…
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Coffee Roost – Brewing more than Coffee in New Location
June 6, 2021
The BUZZ reported a few weeks ago that the Coffee Roost was relocating to the Midtown Building on the square in Laurens. Just steps from the original location, the new…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new intern architect
June 1, 2021
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomes Juan Contreras to the Q+ team as a new intern architect. Contreras, who grew up in St. Matthews and recently graduated with a…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Program Competes in Palmetto Championship Tournament
May 31, 2021
The Clinton Jr Tennis Program (CJTP) had a strong showing in the Palmetto Championships over the Memorial Day weekend. Ten CJTP players competed in the 65th annual tennis tournament that…
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