Clinton Community Garden Hosts Annual “Gathering in the Garden” Celebration Nov. 4
UPDATE: Due to rain it’s rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4. Clinton, SC — The Clinton Community Garden Project invites the public to its annual “Gathering in the Garden” celebration, which has been postponed to Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Community Garden on South Bell Street across from the Friendship…
Read MoreLaurens ready for Silver Squealin’ as festival turns 25
Laurens, South Carolina – If all goes as planned, Laurens’ historic downtown Square will be filled this weekend with county residents, plenty of visitors, great food and great music for the 25th Annual Squealin’ on the Square. There’s been plenty of work done already by Main Street Director Brad Abercrombie, board members, volunteers and assistance…
Read MoreThomas Mechanical ranked ‘8th Fastest Growing’ by The Capital Corporation
Laurens, South Carolina – Thomas Mechanical of Laurens was honored last week as the state’s 8th fastest growing company, and owner Martin Lowry said local connections are still critical to success. The state-wide honor was presented by The Capital Corporation at an annual ceremony recognizing some of the state’s elite businesses at the Columbia Metropolitan…
Read MoreRock-n- Roll with Material Girl this week for Clinton’s 3rd Thursday
Music lovers can get a dose of rock and roll this Thursday night , Oct. 16, with Atlanta-based band – Material Girl – at The Depot in Clinton, as Main Street Clinton is hosting the final 3rd Thursday Music of the season. “They are not a Madonna tribute band, but they are a female fronted…
Read MorePow-Wow this weekend celebrates 10th year as state certified Cherokee tribe
Gray Court, South Carolina – As a way to encourage glimpses into Laurens County’s past, the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation is hosting a Pow-Wow for the public this Saturday, Sept. 27, on its Tribal Grounds at 3688 Warrior Creek Church Rd., Gray Court, which is located near Metric Road about 15 minutes from downtown Laurens.…
Read MoreEastside students learn to imagine and interact in their own playground town
Clinton, South Carolina – Eastside Elementary School and District 56 personnel held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Wednesday morning, celebrating its new kindergarten playground, which – with just a little imagination – emulates their own small town. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from Indigo Hope, an Upstate-based private family foundation, members of the Eastside Elementary…
Read MoreWinning CHS graphic design student gets big screen showcase
To encourage civility, City of Laurens temporarily pauses social media
Laurens, South Carolina – The City of Laurens is taking a break from social media, and leaders are recommending the same for those who have tired of the negativity that comes along with almost any perusal of current social media apps. “In the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a recent…
Read MoreFull recovery expected for CFD engineer after Monday fire
Clinton, South Carolina – An engineer with the Clinton Fire Department was sent to Augusta Burn Center Monday morning after receiving burns while assisting at a residential structure fire in Joanna. It was announced on Tuesday that Clinton Fire Department Engineer Reles Littleton was released from the Augusta Burn Center late Monday evening. Littleton was…
Read MoreEducational needs of the county’s youngest part of public dialogue
Laurens County, South Carolina – At an open meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 17, Laurens County First Steps will be seeking the input of educators, health care professionals, grandparents, workforce development personnel and others in the community to help determine the county’s priorities as it relates to the early childhood educational needs within the county. Anyone…
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