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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LCSO Jail & Bail Fundraiser Raises Record Amount
May 24, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office held their Third Annual Jail and Bail event on Friday, May 21st and by all accounts it was a huge success. Community leaders, business owners…
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Clinton High School Prom – A Night Under the Stars
May 16, 2021
The end of the school year is always a special time with many celebrations and on Saturday, May 15th celebrate is what they did. The Clinton High School prom was…
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Clinton Boys Tennis Compete in SCHSL AAA State Championship
May 16, 2021
The Clinton High Boys Tennis team competed in the SCHSL AAA State Championship against Oceanside Collegiate in Florence on Saturday. While it wasn’t their day, the Red Devils competed at…
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
May 15, 2021
The Moving on Main 5K was a big hit with runners and walkers. Over one hundred people registered for the event and the enthusiasm could be seen as the they…
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A Fabulous “Finally Friday” in Laurens
May 15, 2021
Friday, the last day of the traditional work week and gateway to the weekend. “Finally Friday” is an event in Laurens hosted by Main Street Laurens to encourage local residents…
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Clinton Wins Upper State Tennis Title
May 12, 2021
The top of the lineup led Clinton High School’s boys’ tennis team to the Class 3A Upper State championship with a 4-3 victory over visiting Seneca on Tuesday. The Red…
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Freshfields Village celebrates spring with seasonal events
May 11, 2021
Freshfields Village, located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands, will offer various events to celebrate the spring season throughout May for locals and visitors alike. “We’re excited to…
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Laurens Academy Prom Night – A Grand Affair
May 10, 2021
Saturday, May 8th was “Prom Night” for Laurens Academy. The event was held at the Laurens County Museum in the new renovated Witherspoon Building. The building served as the perfect…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Members Participate in Jackson DeMere Memorial Tournament
May 10, 2021
Members of the Clinton Jr. Tennis Program participated in the Jackson DeMere Memorial Tournament this weekend with some great results and all-around good playing on the court. MC Dailey was…
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Topside Pool Club to host monthly Working Women’s Wednesday event
May 5, 2021
Topside Pool Club has started a program aimed at empowering women’s leadership. Working Women’s Wednesday is a networking event that will be held every second Wednesday of the month, starting…
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CrossFit864 and Willow Branch Yoga Studio to Hold Open House
April 30, 2021
CrossFit864 and Willow Branch Yoga Studio Open House (April 29,2021) CrossFit864 recently reopened in their new location of 207 W. Pitts Street, Clinton SC. With the expansion added space for…
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Clinton QT is Open for Business
April 29, 2021
The QT Remote Travel Center in Clinton is open for business! Today at 9:00 a nice crowd of community leaders and patrons gathered for the grand opening. The expansive 8,000 square…
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Frothy Beard Brewing Company expands to Summerville
April 27, 2021
Frothy Beard Brewing Company is expanding its universe as it opens a new brewery and taproom in historic downtown Summerville. The new venue—the Lowcountry brewer’s second location in the Charleston…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Opens to Large Crowds of Enthusiastic Patrons
April 26, 2021
Palmetto Brothers Dispensary was a hit with the locals this weekend for the Sip & Stroll event in downtown Laurens. “The outpouring of support and love we felt from the…
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An Inside Look at the New QT Remote Travel Center in Clinton
April 26, 2021
On Thursday, April 29th the QT off Interstate 26 at Exit 54 will open for business. Different from many of the other QT stations you might be familiar with, the…
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Columbia Design League host fundraiser honoring the Kentucky Derby
April 23, 2021Derby by Design takes over Boyd Plaza on May 1 Columbia Museum of Art affinity group the Columbia Design League (CDL) hosts its first in-person event since the beginning of…
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Reedy Reels Film Festival to return this June
April 23, 2021
This Reedy Reels Film Festival will be returning to Greenville this summer with plenty of adjustments to make the festival unlike it’s ever been seen before. This year’s festival will…
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Scottish Games offering two events this May
April 20, 2021
The Greenville Scottish Games will be offering two smaller events this year in lieu of the traditional May festival. The 2021 Special Invitational Heavy Athletics Event will be held on…
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The Charity Ball Board of Greenville announces beneficiaries for funds raised by the 2021 Rose Ball
April 20, 2021
The Charity Ball Board of Greenville has unanimously selected the beneficiaries for the 2021 Rose Ball. The 26th Rose Ball will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the…
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Urban Wren announces Travis Giarratana as General Manager
April 15, 2021
Urban Wren, a full service restaurant concept located in Markley Station, recently announced the promotion of Travis Giarratana to General Manager. Prior to this promotion, Giarratana served as Assistant General…
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Safe Sounds at Firefly kicks off April 17
April 9, 2021
Next weekend, the spring socially-distant concert series, Safe Sounds at Firefly, will kick off at Firefly Distillery with 20 Ride, America’s #1 Zac Brown Tribute Band on Saturday, April 17.…
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Greenwood Chamber Leadership Class Visits Laurens County
April 8, 2021Laurens County hosted the Greenwood SC Chamber Leadership Class in Laurens County on April 7, 2021. The day was hosted and coordinated by Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Director Amanda…
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‘The Cheese Biscuit Queen’ launches cookbook and donates proceeds to MIRCI in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
April 5, 2021South Carolina native and longtime Midlands resident Mary Martha Greene will launch her much-anticipated cookbook, “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All,” on May 3rd and will donate a portion of…
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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, C. Dan Joyner Realtors Ribbon Cutting and Open House
April 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, C. Dan Joyner Realtors at 202 West Main Street, Clinton opened last month. The ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held on April 1st. For…
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Palmetto Place Sweet and Savory fundraising event returns for 14th year
March 29, 2021
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services has two options for guests to sample food from some of the Midlands best chefs. After having to cancel last year, Palmetto Place Children…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta back this May with new twists
March 23, 2021
It’s time to talk about tacos – the Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta that is. One of the Upstate’s most vibrant food festivals, Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta will be held on…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum celebrates longstanding partnership with SC Dental Association
March 12, 2021Since opening over 17 years ago, EdVenture Children’s Museum has welcomed over 3 million visitors with a mission to inspire children and youth to experience the joy of learning. At…
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Midtown Building Ribbon Cutting
December 3, 2020
The Midtown Building grand opening was held on December 3, 2020. A large crowd of local residents and business owners on the square in Laurens were in attendance for the…
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Laurens County Museum – First Look
November 16, 2020
The Laurens County Museum Board of Directors along with Laura Clifford Cook, the project manager for the museum hosted a “First Look” at the renovations completed to the Witherspoon Building…
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Wedding of county councilman Brown Patterson and Ashley Cowart
October 20, 2020
The wedding of Laurens county councilman Brown Patterson and Ashley Cowart took place on October 17, 2020. The wedding was followed with a reception at the newly renovated Laurens History…
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