Kyko Photography
May 24, 2023
My Husband and I both have a passion for photography and with his help we capture a wide range of photos to include but not limited to nature, sunrise/sunsets, family…
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Calling All Artists – The Artist’s Coop Announces Fall Juried Art Show
May 16, 2023
The Artist’s Coop in downtown Laurens has announced their Fall Juried Art Show which will be held on Friday, September 15 from 6-8 pm. Artists wishing to submit artwork for…
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Public Invited to Lander MFA Exhibit
April 4, 2023
In May, Seth Stogner, of Park City, Utah, and Emily Mathis, of Columbia, will graduate from Lander University’s new Master of Fine Arts program, becoming the first students ever to…
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Clinton Native and Globally Recognized Artist Returns for Art Exhibition
February 15, 2023
Clinton High School is hosting a Public Exhibition honoring Black History and featuring artist Albert “Vision” Williams. The works will be on display until February 28 in the library. The…
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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.…
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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…
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T.A.G. The Art Group of Clinton, S.C.
March 28, 2022TAG is a community of talented local artists who offer a variety of styles & subjects to customers looking for paintings, jewelry, Indigo textiles, and unique hand-crafted gifts for themselves…
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Local Author from Book to the Big Screen
February 4, 2022
A local author has turned her book, Seven Shots into a movie. Not only is the author local but the movie is as well! It was filmed right here in…
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Lidsgraphix
September 24, 2021
Lidsgraphix is a graphic design company that creates visual communication materials for clients such as logos, music cover art, marketing materials and advertising. We work with our clients to identify…
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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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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Lullabies~An Evening of Music for Cello and Organ
June 8, 2021
Westminster Presbyterian Church is pleased to present our next concert, “Lullabies, a Concert of Music with Organ and Cello” in our sanctuary on Saturday, June 26, at 7:00 pm.…
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Breaking The Cult of Difficulty
May 6, 2021
By Tom Poland Many tell me how difficult they find writing to be. Well, they speak the truth. It’s difficult to write at a high level, and that’s why…
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William Bartram’s Wild Azaleas
April 28, 2021
By Tom Poland Blooms, blossoms, and bracts splash color everywhere you look this time of year. Daffodils and now dogwoods and azaleas add their voice to the spring…
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Lander University announces MAT in Visual Art K-12
April 22, 2021
Lander University has announced that its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Visual Art K-12 has received approval from the South Carolina Department of Education, and may begin accepting…
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The Art of Coffee and Books
March 15, 2021
Looking for a hidden gem in Laurens County? If so, head to Gray Court on the weekend to check out Arbitrary Art – A Chapter Left Behind Bookstore. Located at…
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Main Street Clinton Secures Starship for Rhythm on the Rails Event
March 11, 2021
The City of Clinton’s signature spring event, Rhythm on the Rails (ROTR), was postponed earlier this month due to continued COVID-19 concerns. It was announced that the event would be…
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Raya and the Last Dragon Showing at Capitol Theatre
March 11, 2021
About the movie: Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the…
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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
February 26, 2021
The Laurens County Chorale is resuming rehearsals Monday night, March 8, 2021. Anyone interested in singing is encouraged to come; tryouts are not required and openings are available in all…
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Tom & Jerry Coming to the Capitol Theatre Feb. 26th
February 24, 2021
About the movie: A legendary rivalry reemerges when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of the wedding of the century, forcing the desperate event planner…
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Mystic Soul
January 26, 2021Creating stamped silver & brass jewelry sprinkled with heartfelt magic since 2011. Made in Laurens, SC
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African American History Series to be Sponsored by the Laurens County Museum
January 26, 2021
The Laurens County Museum Association is celebrating African American History Month with a multigenerational African American History Series. Three speakers will be presenting via Zoom during the month of February.…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
January 7, 2021
The Laurens County Chorale welcomes new singers as the choir begins rehearsals of its spring 2021 repertoire. The initial rehearsal will be Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:00 pm, at Westminster…
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Laurens County Chorale Releases the 2020 Christmas DVD
December 30, 2020
The Laurens County Chorale announces the release of the 2020 Christmas DVD, now available for purchase on the Laurens Chorale website. Click here to purchase the DVD. Due to the…
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Lander receives grant for Race and Identity Dialogue series
December 8, 2020
Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. The series is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the…
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Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics
December 6, 2020
Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…
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Singing in the Garden at Verdin’s Too Rescheduled for this Friday!
December 1, 2020
Get Your Singing Voice Ready! Singing in the Garden was postponed last week due to the rain but is back on for this Friday, December 11th at 7:00 pm. To…
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The 21st annual Christmas at PC to Air on Facebook this Weekend
November 30, 2020
Christmas at PC, the Presbyterian College Department of Music’s annual Christmas program, will appear online this year. “Home for Christmas” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30…
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Christmas in Clinton to Include New Light Show – O’ Lighted Night by Multi-Emmy Award Winning Lighting Designer
November 19, 2020
Christmas in Clinton is always something special and this year is no exception. Approved last year and purchased with funds from a grant, the City of Clinton will host “O’…
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Music in the Garden – Christmas Edition!
November 11, 2020
Are you ready for some color & holiday cheer? If so, Verdin’s Too (125 East Laurens Street, Laurens) is the place to be on Friday, November 13th from 6:00-8:00 pm.…
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Get Your “First Look” at the New Laurens County Museum
November 11, 2020
The Laurens County Museum Board of Directors along with Laura Clifford Cook, the project manager for the museum are hosting a “First Look” at the renovations completed to the…
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Christmas at PC to Continue Virtually this Year
November 6, 2020
Three months ago, it looked like the pandemic would end 21 consecutive years of Christmas at PC, the Presbyterian College Department of Music’s annual Christmas program. Because of concerns about…
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Fall Fun for the Family in Laurens this Weekend
November 4, 2020
Fall is in the air! Join us downtown for a fun two days as we celebrate Fall, Family and Laurens! (Please see the safety guidelines below) FRIDAY, November 6th: 11:00…
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The Capitol Theatre is showing “2 Hearts” – Nov. 6-8
November 4, 2020
The Capitol Theatre is showing “2 Hearts.” All tickets only $7.50 To watch the trailer of 2 Hearts click here. Show Times: NOV 6th – 8th FRI 7:00, 9:25…
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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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S.C. Arts Commission grants eclipsed $5.5 million in FY20
October 19, 2020
• Emergency relief assisted 346 artists and arts organizations • Grants distributed in 44 counties In recently completed FY2020, South Carolina Arts Commission grants totaling $5.59 million went out into…
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Show off your Stats! Using your organization’s data to create visual content
September 29, 2020
By Stephanie Heikkila Holman NP Strategy There’s something comforting about numbers, whether it’s the way they gently guide us to sleep as children counting sheep in our beds or…
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Greenville artist Adam Schrimmer wins bid to create mural for the City of Laurens
September 17, 2020
Adam Schrimmer, lead artist and owner of Blank Canvas Mural Company in Greenville, South Carolina has won the bid to design and paint the first mural for the City of Laurens,…
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Laurens native designs set for first post-COVID professional musical in the U.S.
September 7, 2020
Laurens native Randall Parsons has been a designer in New York for the last 20 years. He’s worked for a theater company in Long Island, as well as in theater…
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6th Interval Designs
August 30, 2020
I am a woodworker. I love working with reclaimed and locally sourced wood. I am always trying to learn to make new stuff. I have made musical instruments, furniture, cutting…
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Virtual Art Exhibit Laments, Celebrates That Nothing Lasts Forever
August 28, 2020“Everything That Was Forever,” featuring work by South Carolina artist Christopher Rico, will be on exhibition online from September 3 to November 20. The art exhibit includes Rico’s recent abstract…
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Coming Soon!
July 10, 2020Coming Soon!
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The Outhouse Flower
June 25, 2020
By Tom Poland I remember Mom talked of a flower with a strange name, hollyhocks. She talked flowers a lot mentioning dahlias, Cape jasmines, which go by jasmines, gardenia,…
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