Archeologists in Laurens this Saturday, March 2, for free artifact ID event
Laurens , South Carolina – Those who have found chipped pointed rocks on their property might be excited about their found “arrowheads,” but there are many different uses for stones chipped by Native Americans in the prehistoric days of Laurens County. This Saturday, March 2, archeologists will be available for a free artifact identification day…
Read MoreHolmes Development looks to summer completion of Harper Commons
Laurens, SC – Holmes Development announced on Tuesday the planned opening this summer of Harper Commons, a culinary and cultural development located at 317 North Harper Street. Located across from the Post office on N. Harper St., it includes the building which was the original Smith Motor showroom and was later used by Mary Alice…
Read MoreBradford Pear Bounty set for March 30 in Clinton
Clinton, South Carolina – Laurens County property owners will have four opportunities to participate in the Bradford Pear Bounty tree exchange on March 30. The Bradford Pear Bounty program is a collaboration between the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Clemson Extension. It aims to educate landowners about the devastating impact invasive-exotic plants such as Bradford…
Read MoreHaley visits Laurens as early voting starts for Feb. 24 primary
Laurens, South Carolina – Aboard her campaign bus, Beast of the Southeast 2024, Republican Presidential Candidate and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley made a trip to Laurens, speaking before a group of more than 70 on Monday morning in The Palmetto Room in downtown Laurens. During the campaign stop less than two weeks ahead…
Read MoreCPW partners for county scholarship, adjusts for impact fees
Laurens , South Carolina – High School juniors and seniors across Laurens County have the opportunity to compete for one of two $2,500 scholarships offered through a new partnership between the City of Clinton, Laurens Commission of Public Works and their electric provider, Piedmont Municipal Power Agency. “PMPA has funds available for scholarships, and we…
Read MoreByrd, Senn among new trustees at Presbyterian College
Clinton, South Carolina – Presbyterian College welcomes three new members to the school’s board of trustees this month, according to a release Thursday afternoon by Presbyterian College. The Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley ’81, Clinton community leader Lumus Byrd, and Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn joined the board for the trustees’ first meeting of the year…
Read MoreLaurens County Community Theater brings iconic musical, The Little Mermaid, to CHS stage
Clinton, South Carolina – Actors, sets and costumes will transport the stage of the Clinton High School Auditorium “under the sea” as the Laurens County Community Theater production of Disney’s iconic musical, The Little Mermaid, opens at 7:30 p.m. this Friday night. It’s LCCT’s second large-scale play during this theater season. Willy Wonka Jr. was…
Read MoreWeek of railroad crossing closures starting Jan. 22
Laurens County, South Carolina – Starting Monday, Jan. 22, motorists may face significant detours in portions of Laurens County as CSX Transportation performs maintenance and resurfacing on close to 20 railroad crossings in Laurens County. The crossings will gradually be closed from Newberry through Clinton and on to the northeast of Laurens. The rail company…
Read MoreEarly primary voting for Democrats begins Jan. 22
By Judith Brown and John Clayton Laurens County, South Carolina – A reshuffling of the political calendar means South Carolina Democrats will be the first in the nation to cast their ballots in the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary Election. South Carolina moved ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire on the calendar. The Iowa Caucuses have…
Read MoreCongressman Jeff Duncan says he won’t seek re-election
Jan. 17, 2024 U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan issued the following statement Wednesday, Jan. 17, regarding his decision not to seek re-election for an 8th term to the United States House of Representatives: “After 9/11, I felt a calling to serve my State or Nation in some capacity. Serving in both the South Carolina State…
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