African American Captain among many honored by Laurens Fire Department
Editor’s Note: During Black History Month the Laurens Fire Department is celebrating a bit of its own near-forgotten history. Laurens, S.C. – The City of Laurens Fire Department dates back to 1884, and with that history comes stories as numerous as the almost 60 photos on its Wall of Honor at the West Main Street…
Read MoreVolunteers, retailers honored by Laurens City
Laurens, S.C. – Laurens City Council members celebrated Black History Month last week during its regular council meeting by honoring several key figures in the community. “Several years ago we began to recognize individuals for Black History Month, and we are going to continue to honor all citizens who make a difference in our…
Read MoreClinton council hears questions, discusses quandry of $46 M rec complex
Clinton, S.C. – After learning last month that the long-planned recreation complex had a revised cost-to-build estimate of about $46 million, members of Clinton City Council on Monday evening expressed concern that the city will need to make decisions about what it can and will do now. Clinton business owner Joseph Dyches and resident Walter…
Read MoreVITA volunteers assist others with free tax filing in United Way program
The Laurens County Advertiser is taking a look at volunteerism, its value to the community and the people who freely give their time and efforts throughout Laurens County. Laurens County, S.C. – For many years now the United Way of Laurens County has offered free tax return services to residents of Laurens County. While the…
Read MoreLaurens native’s devotional book free, book signing set for Saturday
Laurens, S.C. – As a recently published author, Laurens resident Don Hocker is doing a few things differently, such as offering his book for free at his first book signing this Saturday afternoon at The Coffee Roost in Downtown Laurens. It’s set for Saturday, Feb. 12, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and if anyone goes…
Read MoreTimmons debuts Facade Improvement Grant, dinner theater
Among Clinton City Council’s business Monday afternoon was the adoption of a resolution accepting the City of Clinton Facade Improvement Grant Program, which will allow matching grants up to $10,000 in financial assistance for owners of private business property within the city’s historic downtown boundaries. Two years ago the funds were pegged for just this…
Read MoreNBC’s ‘Today Show’ spot extends reach of The Echo Project
Laurens, S.C. – Rev. David Kennedy and his congregation’s Echo Project have been on the national stage before, and that was the case again Tuesday morning when Kennedy was interviewed by The Today Show host Craig Melvin for the beginning of Black History Month. Melvin visited Laurens in the fall to begin filming the five-minute…
Read MoreNew grocery no time soon for western Laurens County
Laurens, S.C. – It appears shoppers on the Western side of Laurens will have to wait a bit longer to learn when a grocer will be moving into the former BI-LO. Demo contractors have recently been removing equipment, shelving and refrigeration units from the interior of the former store on Hwy. 76 west of Laurens, and some…
Read More‘Robust plan’ leads to robust shock as Clinton council receives $46M estimate
From Page 1 on the Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 issue of The Advertiser Clinton, South Carolina – At Monday night’s workshop, Clinton City Council was surprised to learn the cost estimates of its delayed and expanded recreation complex had jumped to more than $46.7 million. Council also learned it currently has $8 million to work with.…
Read MoreLaurens City Council action to bring new Starbucks, planned subdivision
Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens City Council was set to meet for its regular monthly meeting this week, but it also needed a special called meeting last Tuesday to tie up some loose ends on several key issues. The city will eventually be getting a new stand-alone Starbucks restaurant in the location of the former…
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