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VITA volunteers assist others with free tax filing in United Way program
The Laurens County Advertiser is taking a look at volunteerism, its value to the community and the people who freely give their time and efforts throughout Laurens County. Laurens County, S.C. – For many years now the United Way of Laurens County has offered free tax return services to residents of Laurens County. While the…
Read MoreLaurens native’s devotional book free, book signing set for Saturday
Laurens, S.C. – As a recently published author, Laurens resident Don Hocker is doing a few things differently, such as offering his book for free at his first book signing this Saturday afternoon at The Coffee Roost in Downtown Laurens. It’s set for Saturday, Feb. 12, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and if anyone goes…
Read MoreTimmons debuts Facade Improvement Grant, dinner theater
Among Clinton City Council’s business Monday afternoon was the adoption of a resolution accepting the City of Clinton Facade Improvement Grant Program, which will allow matching grants up to $10,000 in financial assistance for owners of private business property within the city’s historic downtown boundaries. Two years ago the funds were pegged for just this…
Read MoreBlues & Roots Festival set for May after delay
Following a two-year delay caused by COVID-19, Laurens is finally getting its Piedmont Blues and Roots Music Festival. The single-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, on the Historic Square in Laurens. “My primary goal – and I think it’s in line with the city’s primary goal and that of Main Street Laurens –…
Read MoreBlue Diamond set to move to Torrington Road
A Swedish company is set to open its first East Coast manufacturing operation in the U.S. at a Clinton facility. Blue Diamond Industries, which manufactures high density polyethylene conduit materials for the protection of fiber optic, data and power cables, will move into the former Shaw Flooring manufacturing site on Torrington Road. Laurens County Development…
Read MoreRed Devils beat Woodruff, clinch No. 2 seed
The Clinton boys basketball team beat Woodruff for the second time in as many days Tuesday night, clinching the No. 2 seed in Region 3-3A for the upcoming Class 3A state playoffs. The Red Devils topped Woodruff 55-34 Tuesday night in Clinton and are assured a first-round home playoff game. CHS (13-6 overall, 6-4 region)…
Read MoreNBC’s ‘Today Show’ spot extends reach of The Echo Project
Laurens, S.C. – Rev. David Kennedy and his congregation’s Echo Project have been on the national stage before, and that was the case again Tuesday morning when Kennedy was interviewed by The Today Show host Craig Melvin for the beginning of Black History Month. Melvin visited Laurens in the fall to begin filming the five-minute…
Read MoreNew grocery no time soon for western Laurens County
Laurens, S.C. – It appears shoppers on the Western side of Laurens will have to wait a bit longer to learn when a grocer will be moving into the former BI-LO. Demo contractors have recently been removing equipment, shelving and refrigeration units from the interior of the former store on Hwy. 76 west of Laurens, and some…
Read More4 local football players set to sign with colleges
A quartet of local high school football standouts are expected to sign offers to continue their playing careers today (Wednesday, Feb. 2) on National Signing Day. Clinton quarterback/defensive back Davis Wilson announced his commitment to Limestone this past week on Twitter. Wilson led the Red Devils to an 11-2 season and into the third round…
Read MoreSpangler joins Paladins’ coaching staff
Former Presbyterian head coach Tommy Spangler is back in college football after one season away. Furman announced Tuesday afternoon that Spangler has been hired as assistant defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator, joining Clay Hendrix’s staff with the Paladins. Spangler was fired after the 2021 spring season brought about by COVID-19. He led PC…
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