Clinton begins plans for future power sales
Clinton, South Carolina – Seeking to lessen the possibility of electric rate hikes for the city in coming years, Clinton City Council last week instructed Clinton City Manager Tom Brooks to develop contracts with Piedmont Municipal Power Agency for the potential sale of excess electric capacity starting in 2029. The sale will only involve excess…
Read MoreBig Air Trampoline Park and bowling alley headed to Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – With the planned opening this winter of a Big Air USA Trampoline Park venue, Laurens County will have new options for family fun without having to leave the county. Jake Cooper, owner of Riverside Garages on West Main and North Harper streets in Laurens, has just signed off on a Big…
Read MoreYears later PMPA lawsuit continues
Laurens County, South Carolina – Hot summer days can be stressful enough for folks simply trying to stay cool, but due to a long-standing lawsuit between member utilities of the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, summer stress includes knowledge that a controversial and long-standing lawsuit remains unresolved. The lawsuit pits the plaintiffs: Laurens Commission of Public…
Read MorePolls open today, Aug. 1, for three open District 55 seats
Laurens County, South Carolina – The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 1, as many District 55 voters will decide who fills Seats 1, 3 and 7 on the District 55 Board of Trustees. The board, which has barely had a quorum for several months, lost three members quickly this spring,…
Read MoreAuditions completed; something for everyone at LCCT’s Wizard of Oz this fall
Clinton, South Carolina – The Laurens County Community Theatre held two rounds of auditions last week for its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, and the director is getting the word out that the community theater can use more than just actors for the upcoming show. Under the direction of Joe Timmons, recently named…
Read MoreThe Tams return to Clinton this Thursday for Town Rhythms
Clinton, S.C. – Named for the jaunty hats they still wear with their quintessential matching suits, the singers and musicians who comprise The Tams will be back in the county this Thursday, July 27, for the City of Clinton’s Town Rhythms, starting at 7 p.m. at The Depot. “The Tams have always been a favorite…
Read MorePAIA Cherokee Nation celebrates new gift shop, needed upgrades
Laurens County, South Carolina – Tyler “Standing Bear” Williams and his mom, Lynette Lockey were looking over thick necklaces, many of them made by hand by members of the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC located just off Metric Road between Gray Court and Laurens. They were there early, having come in from Charleston to…
Read MoreLegislators highlight vet school, teacher raises in $13B budget
Laurens County South Carolina – The local delegation representing Laurens County voters in the state legislature are on summer vacation right now, just weeks after the finalization and signage by Gov. Henry McMaster of the newly approved budget. Verdin applauds vet school appropriation During June the state legislature finalized its $13 billion budget for 2023-24,…
Read MoreContract negotiations near approval for CPW, LCWSC
Laurens County, South Carolina – Details ahead of a small real estate transfer is all that is still needed before the Laurens Commission of Public Works and Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission can finalize their long-negotiated raw water purchase contract. The two utilities have been working since late last year to prepare a new…
Read MoreTextile mill’s ‘Dope Wagon’ recipes make their way to Downtown Laurens Farmers Market
Laurens, South Carolina – Tommy Senn of Senn Farm was busy selling his summer greens, beets, yellow squash and zucchini next to the large Welcome to Laurens Mural on Saturday as Main Street Laurens’ Downtown Laurens Farmers Market welcomed its newest vendor, Laurens’ Matt Strange and his Melford’s Classic sandwich spreads. By 11 a.m., Strange…
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