The Ladies of the Lake were decked out 1950s style Saturday, blaring “Rock around the Clock” and “Let’s Go to The Hop,” all while wearing poodle skirts and colorful cat-eye glasses on a float named “The X Hill Hop.” It was a bit zany and a lot of fun, and judges deemed their float the…
Read More20th Flight of the Dove brings in cyclists, charity funds
Clinton, South Carolina – During Saturday morning’s cool and misty weather, cyclists gathered near Bailey Memorial Stadium at Presbyterian College for the 20th anniversary of Flight of the Dove, the signature fundraiser for VIA Health Partners- Laurens, the local branch of the nonprofit palliative and hospice care center. A total of 255 riders from…
Read MoreLaurens County Chamber of Commerce rebranding ahead of 50th Anniversary
Laurens County, South Carolina – The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This timely evolution reflects the Chamber’s ongoing growth, renewed leadership, and preparations for its upcoming 50th anniversary approximately 2027. With nearly five decades of service to the business community, the Chamber is a long-standing cornerstone of small business…
Read MoreStill surrounded by neighbors, children, Boozer turns 108
Laurens, South Carolina – Not many families can pose with six generations in a picture, but when the matriarch is 108 years old, it’s absolutely doable. While not trying to list names, the numbers of Inez Boozer’s family are nearing Biblical proportions, with four daughters, 13 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 76 great-great grandchildren and four…
Read MoreAbercrombie tapped as new director, Main Street Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – The Main Street Laurens Board of Directors announced this week the appointment of Brad Abercrombie as director of the non-profit, and while Abercrombie officially doesn’t start the new job until July 28, he’s already working to play catch up. “Typically, we’d have started on Squealin’ (on the Square) in the winter,…
Read MoreAbercrombie tapped as new director, Main Street Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – The Main Street Laurens Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Abercrombie as the new Director of the organization. A familiar and respected face in Laurens, Abercrombie is no stranger to the organization. He has been a dedicated contributor and volunteer for Main Street Laurens for many…
Read MoreCross-county music – Thursday in Clinton, Laurens this Friday
Laurens County, South Carolina – Main Street Laurens and Main Street Clinton are providing options this week for those looking for some live music and fun during these early summer evenings. Tonight, Thursday evening, June 19, Main Street Clinton’s 3rd Thursday Concert Series at The Depot, 122 East Main Street, Clinton, will feature the musical…
Read MoreStarting Friday, weekend of events, parade, celebrate Juneteenth in Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – This upcoming weekend the City of Laurens will present Juneteenth Laurens, 2025, with two-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer James Fortune and a full schedule of other entertainers, speakers and events. The June 13-14 celebration begins at 7 p.m. this Friday evening with a talent show at the Capitol Theatre and there are…
Read MorePatriotic music in Clinton, fireworks in Laurens as county prepares for The Fourth
Laurens County, South Carolina – It’s still a couple weeks away, but it’s not too early to pencil in the Independence Day festivities that will be taking place across Laurens County. The City of Clinton will launch Freedom Week at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, with a performance by the South Carolina 208th Army…
Read MoreSaturday hit-and-run fatality under active investigation in Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – The Laurens Police Department is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred late Saturday night, June 7, on Fleming Street near the areas of Garlington and Deer streets and Conway Avenue. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 11:13 Saturday night. Officers responded to the scene following reports that…
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