Clinton postpones ROTR, plans for June festival
Clinton, South Carolina – The City of Clinton announced Wednesday evening it will postpone Rhythm on the Rails from the scheduled dates of May 15 and 16 to its new dates of Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20. After consulting with state health officials about guidelines on social distancing and mass gatherings, the decision…
Read MoreUWLC offers COVID fund to help agencies which help residents
Safe Home, etc., stretched thin as COVID cuts into donations Laurens County, South Carolina – Like other non-profit agencies, the Safe Home of Laurens County is stretched thin even on a good day while working to provide needed services to its clients, most of whom never live within the shelter for abused women. Now with the…
Read MoreMeals, community support a help during lean times in Laurens
April 29, 2020 Laurens, S.C. – Coordinated efforts between several Laurens County churches and staff at Hanson Circle on Anderson Drive brought a hot meal surprise of individually boxed pizza to Hanson Circle residents on Anderson Drive in Laurens. The early supper last week was the result of a coordinated effort by Bethany and Lydia…
Read MoreMonday flyover supports Laurens County Healthcare Heroes
*** Update: New frame is now 11:30 a.m. over the hospital so be in place more like 11:15 to 11:20. Clinton, S.C. – 169th Fighter Wing SC Air National Guard will conduct A Salute to Honor our Healthcare workers with Fly Overs The SC Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing will be conducting regional flyovers this Monday,…
Read MoreFiling starts May 1 for open Laurens council seat
Laurens, S.C. – Following the unexpected death last week of Laurens City Council member Johnny Kelly, the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Laurens County director Lynne West has set the filing period and election date for a special election to fill the Laurens District 3 seat. “Filing will open Friday, May 1, at…
Read MoreLaurens council member Kelly passes away unexpectedly
Update: Later Wednesday night, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of Councilman Kelly. “In recognition of the loss of a sitting City Councilor, Johnny Kelly, and in thanksgiving for his life and service, it is appropriate that the City should honor and show its great affection for him,” Senn said.…
Read MorePotential impact for Clinton day care, many families, by COVID-19
On Tuesday evening long-time Clinton business Young World Day Care announced a two-week closure for total cleaning after at least one employee tested positive for COVID-19. Two evenings later, however, Young World Day Care Director Gail Cunningham was less focused on the week’s stress on her family’s business than she was about concerns about the children,…
Read MorePreorders needed for CHS curbside Plant Sale Mon. and Tues.
UPDATE, Wednesday, April 1 : Many of the plants have been sold but more will be available Monday, April 6. For a listing of remaining plants email Bodie at [email protected]. Clinton, South Carolina – With school closed now until at least late April, the Clinton High School horticulture classes need to sell as many of…
Read MoreWaterloo camp temporary “home” for Ugandan children’s choir
Waterloo, South Carolina – Children’s voices and occasional pick-up soccer games have become the norm along the shores of Lake Greenwood as Camp Fellowship in Waterloo has become the new temporary home for the Imani Milele Children’s Choir of Uganda. The traveling choir, which raises funds for its Uganda-based program with its performances, had planned…
Read MoreThrow them away – don’t flush ‘flushable’ wipes
The Laurens Commission of Public Works is asking for help from the public to keep the sewers clear by disposing disinfectant wipes and paper towels in the trash rather than attempting to flush them down toilets. In a press release submitted by Laurens CPW, the utility provider explained it’s a problem that is happening across…
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