Announcements
Brown, Smith announce engagement
Mrs. Tami Brown announces the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer Claire Brown of Laurens to Matthew Carroll Smith of Clinton. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Chris Brown, formerly of Laurens. She is the granddaughter of the late Jim and Claire Brown, and the late Vernon and Mary Smith, all formerly of Laurens.…
Read MoreOur History is Our Story: The Hunters Court Community
Dateline, Laurens, South Carolina Hunters Court Community is fighting to stay in place! Our community is the foundation of our existence. This community started back in the 1950’s and many of our community members have been living here since the creation. Most families have at least five generations within the Hunters Court Community. Children and…
Read MoreLakeview Bar-B-Q ribbon cutting
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for new Chamber Member, Lakeview Bar-B-Q, on August 26, 2022. This family-owned business began in 2020, providing customers with delicious smoked meats and a large variety of side options. Lakeview Bar-B-Q is a full-service barbeque caterer and food truck. Business owners, Tom & Shannon Ashley,…
Read MorePalmetto Self Storage ribbon cutting
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting for Palmetto Self Storage on Wednesday, August 24. The Butler family, longtime owners and operators of Gwinn’s Siding and Window Co., opened this new business at 31 Cranes Park Rd., Laurens, across the street from their existing business. Amber Overstreet, business manager and daughter…
Read MoreLander University sets Sept. 17 as date for Family Day, Cody Webb concert
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ Lander University has set the date for this year’s Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 17. Festivities will be held from 12-4 p.m. at the Dingle Amphitheatre located behind Laura Lander Hall. All Lander students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families are invited to attend. “We’re excited to welcome our Lander family members…
Read MoreSCDNR courtesy boat inspection at Lake Greenwood set for July 4th
Officers will perform quick but thorough safety inspections at boat landings across the state July 2, July 3 and July 4 In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Independence Day holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will once again be conducting courtesy boat inspections at…
Read MoreConnect Lake Greenwood hosts Lights On The Lake this Saturday
Lake Greenwood, South Carolina Once again Connect Lake Greenwood, the host organization of Lights on the Lake, is expecting over 10,000 people to join in the most anticipated Independence Day celebration of the summer, Saturday, July 2, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm. People come from throughout the Upstate and the counties bordering Lake Greenwood by…
Read MorePC offers $60 million in scholarships to Palmetto Girls State participants
Presbyterian College’s kilt-clad president made a stunning and generous offer Tuesday to each of the 600 Palmetto Girls State delegates. Come to PC and receive a $ 25,000-a-year scholarship. President Dr. Matthew vandenBerg told the group that PC is making a four-year, $60 million commitment to the rising seniors in Palmetto Girls State, the largest…
Read MoreUpstate Man Plays the Lottery in Laurens and Wins $200,000
COLUMBIA, SC (June 16, 2022) – An Upstate man was glad he was lying down when he scratched a lottery ticket and won $200,000. “I just laid there,” he told South Carolina Education Lottery officials when he saw a six-figure payday was his. He was overcome by the win and thoughts of how he almost…
Read MoreA2 Exterminators Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, June 8, in the City of Laurens for A2 Exterminators. Chamber President/CEO Amanda Munyan and City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn expressed their excitement for the success and growth of this business. Co-owners Brian Steele, Jason Adams and Conner Mason…
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