Announcements
$50,000 Powerball® with Double Play® Ticket Sold in Laurens
COLUMBIA, SC (January 24, 2023) – In last night’s Powerball® drawing, a player in South Carolina, who added Double Play® to their Powerball® ticket in Laurens, won $50,000. The ticket was sold at the Hot Spot #2019 at 4036 Hwy. 221 S. in Laurens and won big in Monday night’s Double Play® drawing (6 – 15…
Read MoreHalf Staff Notice – Monterey Park, California, Victims
The President of the United States has issued a proclamation to display the flag of the United States at half-staff until sunset on January 26, 2023, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on January 21, 2023, in Monterey Park, California. Accordingly, the Governor directs that flags…
Read MoreBrown, Smith unite
Jennifer Claire Brown of Laurens, and Matthew Carroll Smith of Clinton, were united in marriage on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Windy Hill Wedding & Event Barn in Simpsonville. The Rev. Marc Coker officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Tami Brown and the late Chris Brown of Laurens. She is…
Read MoreThornwell Charter School Earns School of Excellence Award from Charter Institute at Erskine
TCS named Gold Middle School of Excellence for Math, and two additional distinctions Clinton, SC – January 17, 2023 – Thornwell Charter School is proud to be named a Gold Middle School of Excellence in Math by the Charter Institute at Erskine for the 2021-2022 school year. In addition to being a School of Excellence,…
Read MoreMindSpring Enterprises founder Charles Brewer to deliver PC’s 2023 Vance Lecture on Business Ethics
Clinton, South Carolina – The founder of one of the largest internet service providers in the United States will deliver Presbyterian College’s 2023 Robert M. Vance Lecture on Business Ethics. The public is welcome to attend. Charles Brewer, who started three highly-acclaimed companies in two different industries, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26,…
Read MoreAlicia Latrina Sullivan announces candidacy for Mayor of the City of Laurens
My name is Alicia Latrina Sullivan and I’m running for Mayor of the City of Laurens. I’ve served as a councilwoman since 2016 for District 2, I’m serving as chair of the Laurens County Democratic Party since 2017. I’m a graduate from Emerge and Clyburn fellowship class of 2022 cohort 7. I helped organize the…
Read MoreLeonard Pitts announces candidacy for City of Clinton Mayor
Clinton native, Leonard Pitts filed to run for Mayor in the City of Clinton’s municipal election on March 7, 2023. If elected, Pitts promises to continue working to move Clinton forward with transparency and integrity, in cooperation and partnership with Clinton City Council. Pitts is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents…
Read MoreEnergy, water and rental/mortgage assistance are now available
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), and General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP) are federally-funded programs designed to assist eligible low-income households to meet home heating, cooling, water, sewer and housing needs. Home energy is defined as residential heating and cooling, and to increase energy self-sufficiency; thereby reducing…
Read MoreLaurens Mayor Nathan Senn Seeking Second Term
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced that he is seeking a second term. To those who have seen the progress of the city in recent years, that comes as welcome news. “I believe that Laurens residents can proudly say that our city is in better shape today than we were four years…
Read MoreRandy Garrett announces candidacy for Laurens Mayor
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens resident and former Government Affairs professional Randy Garrett has announced his intention to run for the mayoral seat in the 2023 election. “Many friends and neighbors have encouraged me to seek this office and I would be privileged to serve them and all the citizens of Laurens as their Mayor,” said…
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