Thornwell Launches Free “Grab-N-Go” Daily Meal Pickups, transitions in July to free dine-in lunch
May 19, 2022 – Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is announcing the return of daily Grab-N-Go meal pickups beginning June 6-30. This program is open to all Laurens County children under the age of 18 who are not enrolled in summer school…
Read MoreSix Receive Bailey Foundation Endowed Scholarship at PTC
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently held a Scholarship Luncheon to recognize student recipients of dozens of PTC Foundation scholarships for 2022. This year’s winners of the Bailey Foundation Endowed Scholarship ― established in 1982 and available to students residing in Laurens County ― are Brandie Bishop, John Goforth, Latitia Jones, Colton Post, Christina Sumeral and…
Read MoreLander, Self Regional Healthcare Honor Inaugural Self Scholars
GREENWOOD, S.C.—Coming from a manufacturing background, Self Regional Healthcare’s Vice President of Human Resources Brent Parris said he used to think of his job in terms of making widgets. His perspective changed, however, when he made the switch to the health care industry. “A big reason for me joining Self Regional Healthcare was because I…
Read MoreGene Holliday
Dateline – Gray Court, South Carolina Gene Holliday, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 17th, 2022, at Martha Franks. He was born in Laurens and was a son of the late Joe and Iva Brooks Holliday. Gene was the owner and operator of Holliday’s Equipment for 39 years. Prior to that, he was in meat…
Read MoreNeighbors United FCU Expands to Serve Six Additional Counties, Including Laurens County
Neighbors United Extends Reach to nearly 250,000 People GREENWOOD, S.C. – Neighbors United Federal Credit Union, has extended service offerings across the Piedmont region. The 61-year-old credit union, which has served all of Greenwood County since 2006, has been approved by the National Credit Union Association to serve six additional counties: Laurens, Edgefield, Abbeville, Newberry,…
Read MoreBetty Jean May Peeler
Laurens, South Carolina Betty Jean May Peeler, age 94, of Laurens, and widow of Roy Lee Peeler, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at NHC of Clinton. A native of Tampa, Florida, Betty was reared in Knoxville, TN and was a daughter of the late Bannon Davis and Katherine Carr May. Betty retired from J.P.…
Read MoreFind Yourself Thrift Store Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) started National Small Business Week by hosting the Find Yourself Thrift Store opening ribbon-cutting event in downtown Laurens. LCCC President and CEO Amanda Munyan, City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn and Main Street Laurens Director Jonathan Irick, joined the Chamber staff and community members to celebrate the grand…
Read MoreCarolina Waste Management Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) started National Small Business Week by hosting the Carolina Waste Management grand opening ribbon-cutting in downtown Laurens. LCCC President and CEO Amanda Munyan, City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn and Main Street Laurens Director Jonathan Irick joined the Chamber staff and community members to celebrate the grand opening…
Read MoreMarlett named Block & Bridle Club “Outstanding Senior”
Former Laurens Academy Lady Crusader and Clemson Dean’s List student Morgan Marlett was recently named “Outstanding Senior” by Clemson University’s Block & Bridle Club. Block & Bridle was founded in 1937 and is Clemson’s largest agricultural association. Morgan is the club’s current President. She is the daughter of Jason and Angela Marlett of Laurens.
Read MoreJoseph “Joe” Earl Brownlee
Laurens, South Carolina Joseph Earl Brownlee, age 76, of the Hickory Tavern Community, and husband of Frances Melton Brownlee, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, peacefully at his home. He was born in Laurens and was a son of the late Willie Capers and Ena Abercrombie Brownlee. Mr. Brownlee retired from Industrial Distribution Group…
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