Laurens SC
Candidate forum set Monday at Ridge at Laurens
Laurens, S.C. – Candidates in the upcoming City of Laurens election will have an opportunity to share their platforms in a public candidate forum set for 6:30 p.m. Monday evening, Feb. 13, at The Ridge at Laurens, 301 Exchange Dr., Laurens. “We have not done this before but we felt it was necessary to hold…
Read MoreLaurens council votes to keep fees low by resuming city trash service
Laurens, S.C. – Laurens City Council voted on Thursday night to get back into the residential waste removal business beginning in March. By providing these services in-house, City Council’s action keeps monthly fees at their current level, well-below the rates of neighboring municipalities. In addition to ensuring a seamless transition of services when the City’s contract…
Read MoreNew, improved sidewalks on city’s wish list
Laurens, South Carolina – In an attempt to increase the safety of the sidewalks and the walkability of Laurens, Laurens City Council has applied for a $30 million competitive grant from the state’s Department of Transportation. If selected, the city would use the funds to repair and construct 19 miles of sidewalks, furthering its new…
Read MoreAt Rootimentary, chef plans great food, a place for community
Laurens, S.C. – Large wrapped canvasses of famous art were on the tables awaiting hanging on the restaurant wall and contractors were still finishing last minute details last week, while Rootimentary owner Caleb Satterfield was engaged in his recent all-too-frequent activities – talking on the phone or trying to get off the phone. But the…
Read More‘Squeal-Ian’ couldn’t bust fun of this weekend’s 21st Squealin’ on the Square
Laurens , S.C. – For the first time in its 21 years, Squealin’ on the Square was postponed a week, and Main Street Director Jonathan Irick has been pleasantly surprised at how much this weekend’s festival will come off almost exactly as it had originally been planned, and everything starts this afternoon. “We still will have…
Read MoreCouncil repeals outdated vice laws against pool, pinball
Teenagers who enjoy playing some pool or pinball can breath a sigh of relief after the City of Laurens repealed some outdated laws last week. During its regular September meeting last Tuesday, Laurens City Council voted unanimously to repeal Chap. 8 of the Code or Ordinances: Regulation of Amusements and Entertainment within the city, which…
Read MoreGuests welcomed Saturday as local Cherokee Nation holds Pow-Wow
Gray Court, S.C. – The 15th Annual Pow-Wow of the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC will be held this Saturday, and the full day of festivities is only a 15-minute drive from Downtown Laurens. Located on the tribal grounds at 3688 Warrior Creek Road, Gray Court, the Pow-Wow starts at 9 a.m. and goes…
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 MoreLaurens County resident, pet exposed to rabid fox
Laurens, South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that a fox found near Fairview Road and Henderson Lane in Laurens has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. A dog was also exposed and by law, must now be…
Read MoreLaurens planning commission hears of potential 221N development
Laurens, South Carolina – The City of Laurens Planning Commission held a public hearing last week to allow Scott Gillespie of Deep River South Development to explain about a 44-acre area he’d like to develop on Highway 221 N. The wooded property outside the city limits is below Vern Cora Road and near the city’s…
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