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SCDOT Requests Public Comment on the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, including Bridge Replacement at the Laurens-Spartanburg County Line

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Columbia, S.C. (July 17, 2025) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to include a bridge replacement project at the Laurens-Spartanburg county line. SCDOT will receive public comment for the 21-day period from July 17, 2025 through August 7, 2025.…

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Freedom Flame BBQ set for Tuesday, July 22, in Laurens

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State Representative Luke Rankin  invites all of his friends to his Freedom Flame BBQ on Tuesday, July 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Post 25 in Laurens. Let’s celebrate Freedom with Food • Music • Fun! Post 25 is located at 19 Choctaw St. in Laurens. Joining Rep. Rankin will be radio show…

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Abercrombie tapped as new director, Main Street Laurens

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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…

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Continuing a Legacy as Pvt. Frey Becomes Fourth-Generation Service Member

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Surrounded by family, history, and tradition, U.S. Army Pvt. Dylan Frey was sworn into the Florida Army National Guard by his mother, U.S. Army Maj. Karla Evans in Columbia, South Carolina, July 1, 2025, marking the start of his chapter in a proud, multigenerational legacy of military service. Pvt. Frey’s commitment to…

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Textile Mills Exhibit Opening June 7 at the Laurens County Museum 

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Almost 130 years ago, textile mills became the center of community life and livelihood in many South Carolina towns.  On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 am, the “From Cotton to Craft: The Story of South Carolina Textiles“ exhibit, on loan from the SC State Museum, will open at the Laurens County Museum, 116 South…

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South Carolina Connections Academy Celebrates The Class Of 2025

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Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K-12, celebrated more than 680 graduating seniors on Thursday, May 29. The virtual school hosted three in-person ceremonies held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, and the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, providing seniors across…

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Piedmont Technical College honors 18 graduates with county awards

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Eighteen outstanding graduates of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently received county academic awards. The awards are given to the graduates of diploma and associate degree programs with the highest grade-point averages in the seven counties in PTC’s service area. From Laurens County: Michael B. Corley, Brandon Sanchez Fitz, Jan Cassidy Hill, James Trevor Kitzmiller and…

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We Want to Hear From You: LCWSC Launches Customer Survey

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At LCWSC, our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do—and now we are asking for your input to help shape the future of our services. We are excited to announce the launch of our Customer Survey, a key initiative identified in our Strategic Plan. This survey is more than just a…

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Rotary Club of Laurens providing help to SC Empowerment Center

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LAURENS – When Hurricane Helene impacted Laurens County last year, it caused widespread damage and left many in need. One of those needs was that of food, which led to local area food banks to have their supplies drained and in some cases depleted. In a direct response to meet this need head on, The…

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