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Energy, 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…

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Laurens 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…

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Randy 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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New city park tennis scoreboards dedicated to memory, honor of Wilders

Members of the Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association (CLNTA) and Laurens City Parks & Recreation recently gathered at the Laurens City Park courts to dedicate new scoreboards to the memory of Dan Wilder and in honor of his wife, Martha Wilder, of Clinton. The Wilders have devoted 25+ years promoting tennis in the community through USTA sanctioned…

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England awarded gold stars for spring 2022 at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, SC (12/06/2022)– Cole England of Laurens is one of the more than 650 cadets and students at The Citadel recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2022 semester. Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve…

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Parker Ziemer Named to BJU Concert Choir

GREENVILLE, SC (11/22/2022)– Parker Ziemer, a resident of Fountain Inn, was named to Bob Jones University’s Concert Choir. Ziemer is a Senior majoring in Humanities. The Concert Choir is one of BJU’s upper-level choirs comprised primarily of juniors and seniors. Auditions are held for new members every August and January before the start of each…

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Zachariah Davidson Named to BJU Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band

GREENVILLE, SC (11/22/2022)– Zachariah Davidson, a resident of Clinton, was recently named to the Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra (BJUSO). Davidson is a Junior majoring in Music at BJU. The mission of the BJUSO, one of three orchestras at BJU, is to inspire artistic excellence in performance as a display of God’s glory and His…

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Churches seek volunteers, donations for Thanksgiving meals

Two churches are working to provide food for those in need during the Thanksgiving holiday, and anyone can get in touch to donate or volunteer their time. Broad Street United Methodist in Clinton plans to deliver 500 meals this Thanksgiving to those across the Clinton community and the church is seeking volunteers anytime between 9…

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