Tribe welcomes public to Saturday’s 16th Annual Pow-Wow
Laurens County, S.C. – Members and guests of the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC will be coming from across and beyond South Carolina this Saturday in celebration of the local tribe’s 16th Annual Pow-Wow, and the public is invited to experience the tribal traditions of the region’s first inhabitants. “The Pow-Wow will begin at 9…
Read MoreClemson football, South Carolina basketball on the line at March of Dimes event Saturday, Sep. 30
Laurens, S.C. – A Laurens County March of Dimes Walk for Babies will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, in Laurens, and the public is invited to the free event, where a couple of lucky bidders can go home with a signed football or basketball from Clemson or the University of South Carolina. The event is…
Read MoreROTR back with great crowds and Clinton’s Got Talent
The 2023 version of Rhythm on the Rails had great crowds and great music, and with a ton of work by city staff, Clinton’s community event planner Dianne Wyatt was very pleased with the results. “Friday had especially good crowds,” Wyatt said. “A lot of people came out to support everyone at Clinton’s Got Talent,…
Read MoreMusic and some literal wildlife set to entertain at Clinton’s Rhythm on the Rails
Clinton, S.C. – Children in Clinton will get a chance to see a wide variety of wildlife up close this weekend when the annual Rhythm on the Rails hosts a Greenville-based wildlife specialist. Among the entertainment that is new this year for the two-day, Sept. 22 and 23, festival is the interactive children’s program, “The…
Read MoreSummer Finally Fridays wrap up, followed by Main Street businesses’ wedding winner
The Downtown Laurens summer concert series concludes this Friday, Sept. 22, with the Lexington-based “Going Commando Band,” a Finally Friday event this weekend and sponsored by Main Street Laurens and the Commission of Public Works. The Going Commando Band features numerous instrumentalists and vocalists, and plays a wide variety of covers and original music. This…
Read MoreRehabbed owls have rapt audience for Lake Greenwood release
Cross Hill, S.C. – Three young barred owls were released last weekend near the shores of Lake Greenwood, much to the pleasure of an audience of a couple dozen people as they landed nearby and provided a lengthy photo shoot. It was the first public release of rehabbed birds since the Covid-19 pandemic, and PAWS…
Read MoreProgramming returns, volunteers sought for Clinton Community Garden
Clinton, S.C. – A large group of Presbyterian College freshmen spent part of their orientation week assisting at the Clinton Community Garden and learning a bit about the Clinton community as they put into action the school’s commitment to service.Clin It was a much appreciated service at the volunteer-run Clinton Community Garden located on South…
Read MoreMan killed by ‘white mob” in 1905 gets honor he deserves
Waterloo, SC – The restoration and repair this month of a toppled tombstone near Waterloo finally gave the honor due to a Laurens County man who had been reported to be killed by a mob of klansmen in the early 20th century. Gray Court resident Robert Whitmore and Simpsonville resident Robin Coon are friends who…
Read MorePC Welcome party, annual CHS/LDHS cross-county ball run tonight, Thursday, Aug. 24
The City of Clinton rolls out its official welcome to Presbyterian College students tonight, Thursday, Aug. 24, and during the Welcome Back PC Party, Clinton residents can also cheer on the CHS Cross Country team as it begins the annual cross county game ball run from Clinton to Laurens ahead of Friday’s rivalry football game.…
Read MoreClinton finally gets back to construction of recreation complex
Clinton, South Carolina – Clinton City Council took action Monday evening to finally start again on its long-awaited recreation complex, directing City Manager Tom Brooks to work with GMK Architects to select a building contractor for the project. At its special called meeting, council met in executive session with GMK architect Bryant Brown. “Mayor Pro…
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