Announcements
Thornwell Achieves National Accreditation
Honored for its Care, Family, and Academic Service Programs Clinton, SC – June 2, 2022 – Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best…
Read MoreThornwell Launches Free “Grab-N-Go” Daily Meal Pickups, transitions in July to free dine-in lunch
May 19, 2022 – Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is announcing the return of daily Grab-N-Go meal pickups beginning June 6-30. This program is open to all Laurens County children under the age of 18 who are not enrolled in summer school…
Read MoreSix Receive Bailey Foundation Endowed Scholarship at PTC
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently held a Scholarship Luncheon to recognize student recipients of dozens of PTC Foundation scholarships for 2022. This year’s winners of the Bailey Foundation Endowed Scholarship ― established in 1982 and available to students residing in Laurens County ― are Brandie Bishop, John Goforth, Latitia Jones, Colton Post, Christina Sumeral and…
Read MoreLander, Self Regional Healthcare Honor Inaugural Self Scholars
GREENWOOD, S.C.—Coming from a manufacturing background, Self Regional Healthcare’s Vice President of Human Resources Brent Parris said he used to think of his job in terms of making widgets. His perspective changed, however, when he made the switch to the health care industry. “A big reason for me joining Self Regional Healthcare was because I…
Read MoreNeighbors United FCU Expands to Serve Six Additional Counties, Including Laurens County
Neighbors United Extends Reach to nearly 250,000 People GREENWOOD, S.C. – Neighbors United Federal Credit Union, has extended service offerings across the Piedmont region. The 61-year-old credit union, which has served all of Greenwood County since 2006, has been approved by the National Credit Union Association to serve six additional counties: Laurens, Edgefield, Abbeville, Newberry,…
Read MoreFind Yourself Thrift Store Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) started National Small Business Week by hosting the Find Yourself Thrift Store opening ribbon-cutting event in downtown Laurens. LCCC President and CEO Amanda Munyan, City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn and Main Street Laurens Director Jonathan Irick, joined the Chamber staff and community members to celebrate the grand…
Read MoreCarolina Waste Management Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) started National Small Business Week by hosting the Carolina Waste Management grand opening ribbon-cutting in downtown Laurens. LCCC President and CEO Amanda Munyan, City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn and Main Street Laurens Director Jonathan Irick joined the Chamber staff and community members to celebrate the grand opening…
Read MoreMarlett named Block & Bridle Club “Outstanding Senior”
Former Laurens Academy Lady Crusader and Clemson Dean’s List student Morgan Marlett was recently named “Outstanding Senior” by Clemson University’s Block & Bridle Club. Block & Bridle was founded in 1937 and is Clemson’s largest agricultural association. Morgan is the club’s current President. She is the daughter of Jason and Angela Marlett of Laurens.
Read MoreCortni Motes recognized as Ambassador of the Quarter
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce awarded the first quarter Ambassador of the Quarter Award during the April Board of Directors meeting. Cortni Motes, Laurens County Public Works Clerk, was recognized as the Ambassador of the Quarter. Cortni’s dedication and positive representation of the Chamber are a true asset to the organization. The Chamber Ambassadors…
Read MorePalmetto Brothers Dispensary nominated for Small Business of Excellence Award
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce awarded the first quarter Small Business of Excellence Award during the April Board of Directors meeting. Palmetto Brothers Dispensary was nominated by community members for the Small Business of Excellence Award. After opening in May 2021, the craft beer and wine bar in Downtown Laurens has quickly become…
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