The 8th Annual “Running of the Football” A Time-Honored Tradition
August 28, 2023The 8th Annual “Running of the Football” proved to be a success, bringing rivalry schools together in sportsmanship. This event, which precedes the clash between the Clinton Red Devils and…
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Upcountry History Museum presents stories stitched in the seams
August 23, 2023There’s an art to storytelling and in “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom – The Civil War Narrative Quilts of Vera P. Hall,” the stories are literally stitched in the seams…
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Laurens County Breaks Ground on Agricultural Center as a Beacon of Agricultural Innovation
August 16, 2023The groundbreaking ceremony for the Laurens County Agricultural Center took place Saturday, August 12. The event was well attended showing support for the initiative from the farming community and business…
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Rodney McMillian, Columbia-born artist with national reputation, receives Key to the City and S.C. State House resolution as his work is acquired by the Columbia Museum of Art
August 8, 2023Two McMillian artworks have been acquired by the museum with support from the Contemporaries The Contemporaries, an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), have revealed two new…
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Cycling for Compassionate Care: Flight of the Dove 2023 Soars to New Heights
August 7, 2023On Saturday, August 5, cyclists from South Carolina and neighboring states gathered in Laurens County for the 18th annual Flight of the Dove ride. Organized by VIA Health Partners, founded…
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Walk, Worship & Prayer Event Unites Community in Support of Upcoming School Year
August 1, 2023On a warm Sunday evening, members of the Clinton community came together in a display of unity and faith as the “Walk, Worship & Prayer” event took place. Organized by…
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A Sweet Success: Ice Cream with a Cop Event Delights the Community
July 30, 2023Clinton Police Department Hosts a Heartwarming Event to Foster Positive Relationships between Kids and Law Enforcement On a scorching summer day, the Clinton Police Department held its much-anticipated “Ice Cream…
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Laurens Police Department Celebrates Accomplished Officers and Welcomes New Members
July 30, 2023The Laurens Police Department (LPD) is bursting with pride as it commemorates the achievements of two outstanding individuals, Officer Adam Moore and Corporal Darryl Reed. These dedicated officers have successfully…
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Unveiling the Transformative Impact of the New Clinton Library Building with Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 26, 2023History was made in Clinton on Thursday July 20 as members of the community gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Clinton Library. It was a hot sunny morning…
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Rack N Roll
July 25, 2023Rack N Roll is a Sportsbar and Grill that also offers music,pool, darts and other games for your enjoyment.
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Holds Successful Back to School Bash, Equipping Students for a Bright School Year
July 24, 2023As the summer break comes to a close, students in Laurens County were welcomed back to school with smiles and backpacks full of school supplies, thanks to the Laurens County…
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Introducing “Aspen & Figs” Clinton’s Premier Inspired Gifts and Artisan Market
July 24, 2023Bringing Local Artisan Craftsmanship and Natural Beauty to Your Doorstep Nestled in the heart of downtown, Clinton welcomes a new addition to the shopping experience that promises to be a…
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For Second Year in a Row SC7 Features Laurens County Trail During Month Long Expedition
July 17, 2023Last week representatives with the Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department, the Palmetto Trail, and a team of military veterans joined South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition on a stretch of…
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Bulb Culture With Master Gardeners
July 13, 2023Come learn from the Master Gardners! On Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens there will be a session on bulb…
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Clinton 8 and Under Dixie Youth Team Heads to Dixie Youth State Tournament after Winning All-Star District 3 Baseball Championship
July 5, 2023The Clinton 8 and Under Dixie Youth Team is headed to the State Tournament this weekend in Dillon, South Carolina. They earn the right to advance to the state championship…
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College View Parade Brings Patriotism and Community to Life
July 4, 2023You can go to the big gatherings with bands and fancy fireworks and have an amazing time, but nothing says Independence Day like a local neighborhood parade. The College View…
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LPD Benefit Ride Will Help Launch Inaugural Youth Camp
June 28, 2023The Laurens Police Department recently held a motorcycle and hot rod benefit ride to support their inaugural youth camp which is scheduled to kick off on July 17. By all…
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The Lumberyard Cruise-In Draws Crowd on Saturday
June 19, 2023The weather was perfect for an afternoon cruise-in this past Saturday. Members of the Laurens County Cruisers drove into Clinton and lined up their cars outside of The Lumberyard for…
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Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Opens in Laurens County
June 14, 2023Last Friday members of the community gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Loop Trail, the official beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) in Laurens County.…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Summer Ambassador winner
June 6, 2023Steel Hands Brewing is excited to share a Summer Ambassador has joined the team! Steel Hands Brewing recently released a South Carolina statewide search for a creative brand Ambassador to…
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American Legion Post 25 Hosts Second Annual Golf Tournament
June 5, 2023The 2nd Annual American Legion Post 25 Charity Golf Tournament is in the books. The event was held on June 2nd at the Lakeside Country Club. The charity tournament kicked…
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Main Street Laurens Program in Transition as Jonathan Irick Takes Position with State Main Street Program
May 31, 2023The transformation of downtown Laurens is undeniable. From vacant storefronts to thriving new businesses and a vibrant restaurant and evening scene emerging, Laurens has come alive again. For the past 17…
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Verdin’s Too Featured at The Brew
May 24, 2023The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Main Street Laurens hosted another edition of The Brew last week. This edition of The Brew was hosted by and featured…
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Laurens County 2023 Officer of Year Announced
May 24, 2023Last week was Law Enforcement Appreciation week. This week, officers from Clinton and Laurens Police and deputies from the Sheriff’s office gathered with community supporters for the annual officer of…
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We are the Champions – Clinton Varsity Baseball Wins 2023 SCHSL AAA State Championship
May 24, 2023We are the Champions! The Clinton Red Devils Varsity Baseball team claimed the title of “champions” Tuesday night in the second game of the state championship series against Hanahan High…
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CCLA to make a splash with Paddleboard race June 3rd
May 23, 2023Paddle the Point Race Coincides with Aquatic Safety Week and Will Raise Awareness of Aquatic Lifesaving and Training Initiatives Charleston County Lifesaving Association will host its first annual paddleboard race, Paddle…
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LCSO Jail and Bail See Who Went to Jail
May 22, 2023The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office annual Jail and Bail event was a great success thanks to the generosity and willingness of their “inmates.” Inmates from across the county were booked,…
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Red Devils Baseball One Win Away from State Championship Title
May 22, 2023Clinton Red Devils dominated Hanahan in the first game of the Class AAA State Championship with a 17-3 win. They are one win away from owning the title of State…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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LCSO New Evidence Facility Now Open
May 15, 2023Last week the Laurens County Sheriff’s office held the ribbon cutting for the new evidence facility located at 150 Templeton Road in Laurens. The building was much needed as the…
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The Restaurant at Zero George to host Michelin-starred San Francisco chef Richard Lee for collaboration dinner
May 15, 2023WHO: The Restaurant at Zero George and Saison WHAT: The Restaurant at Zero George is hosting Chef Richard Lee of Saison, the award-winning San Francisco restaurant, on June 9 and…
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PTC Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Recipients
May 9, 2023The Piedmont Technical College Foundation recognized more than 200 scholarship benefactors and recipients at an awards luncheon recently in Greenwood. Enjoying a delicious and satisfying chicken-and-rice with vegetables meal followed…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
May 3, 2023The weather cooperated for the events of last weekend and the Vintage Festival on Friday evening was a big hit drawing a great crowd. Here is the lineup for the…
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Palmetto Goodwill to host Shining Star Awards Luncheon on May 10
May 2, 2023Palmetto Goodwill will host its signature annual Shining Star Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 10 at the College Center of Trident Technical College from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All…
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CHS Boys Tennis Team Advances to Round 3 of Playoffs
May 1, 2023The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team beat Powdersville in Round 2 of the AAA SCHSL Tennis Championships with a score of 5-1. They will host the winner of Chapman…
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LushAcres Second Annual Spring Festival Draws Large Crowd
April 27, 2023With the rainy Spring we are having it was anyone’s guess how the day would be but the weather was perfect and the people came out for the 2nd Annual…
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Helicopter Unveiling Event Shows Off Newest Air Medical Asset in Laurens County
April 26, 2023LifeNet and Prisma Health hold unveiling event to highlight expanded air medical service in Upstate South Carolina A life-saving helicopter is flying over Laurens County thanks to a new air…
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Clinton High School Boys Tennis Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
April 26, 2023Last week the Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team closed out their regular season two home wins taking the title of Region Champs. On Tuesday the team took on Broome…
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Steel Hands Brewing to launch Summer Ambassador program
April 17, 2023Steel Hands Brewing’s Summer Ambassador search is officially open! Steel Hands Brewing is on the hunt for a creative brand Ambassador to spend three months creating compelling content and adventurous…
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AFL announces expanded partnership to include exclusive naming rights to Greenville Drive’s premier venue, the Champions Club
April 11, 2023AFL announced its expanded multi-year partnership with The Greenville Drive, a South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. This opportunity positions AFL as the presenting sponsor of The…
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Laurens Police Department Officers Graduate from South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
April 3, 2023Last week Laurens Police Department (LPD) Officers Heather Hall and Officer Tayquon Johnson graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as certified class 1 law enforcement officers after 12…
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Lumberyard Launches to Large Crowd in Clinton
March 26, 2023The Lumberyard in Clinton opened for business on Saturday to a large supportive crowd. It was said to be a “soft opening,” but it looked more like a grand opening.…
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Straight Street of Laurens ReOpens with Large Attendance
March 22, 2023Earlier this year it was announced that Van Tumblin would be the next Executive Director for Straight Street of Laurens. The center had been closed since November 8th with the retirement…
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Around the World in 80 Hats at Upcountry History Museum
March 22, 2023Though not in a hot air balloon with Phileas Fogg, visitors will have an opportunity to go around the world on an 80 hat and headdress journey as the Upcountry…
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South Carolina State Fair’s Spring Fair Food Drive-Through returns April 16-22
March 22, 2023The South Carolina State Fair announced its annual Spring Fair Food Drive-Through will return Sunday, April 16 through Saturday, April 22, 2023. The week-long food event, featuring a wide variety…
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Highlights of the 49th Annual Spotlight on Agriculture Event
March 15, 2023Last week the 49thAnnual Spotlight on Agriculture was held at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. This is always a “who’s who” of Ag event for Laurens County. The crowd was…
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The Lumberyard in Clinton Set for Soft Opening Next Week
March 15, 2023They say good things are worth the wait and the wait for The Lumberyard in Clinton to open is almost over. Owners Charlie and Stacey Michaels look forward to opening…
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Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker
March 14, 2023Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker at Southern Fried Circuit charity concert Upcountry Fiber announces that Lindsay Ell, who was named “one of the…
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Randy Randall Sworn in as Mayor of Clinton
March 13, 2023Clinton’s newest Mayor was sworn in at an installation ceremony on Monday night, March 13. Randy Randall is now serving as the 30th mayor of Clinton. Randall isn’t new to…
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Wingard’s Market announces details of 2023 Spring Fling
March 8, 2023The Spring Fling will be held on Friday, March 10, from 9 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday, March 11, from 9 AM – 5 PM. This year, Wingard’s will…
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