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Summer Finally Fridays wrap up, followed by Main Street businesses’ wedding winner

The Downtown Laurens summer concert series concludes this Friday, Sept. 22, with the Lexington-based “Going Commando Band,” a Finally Friday event this weekend and sponsored by Main Street Laurens and the Commission of Public Works. The Going Commando Band features numerous instrumentalists and vocalists, and  plays a wide variety of covers and original music. This…

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Big Air Trampoline Park and bowling alley headed to Laurens

Laurens, South Carolina – With the planned opening this winter of a Big Air USA Trampoline Park venue, Laurens County will have new options for family fun without having to leave the county. Jake Cooper, owner of Riverside Garages on West Main and North Harper streets in Laurens, has just signed off on a Big…

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Clinton’s Wasperjaws at Friday Night Live, Market planned Saturday

Laurens, South Carolina – Friday Night Live this weekend will feature Clinton musicians on The Plaza as Wasperjaws takes the stage in Downtown Laurens. Friday Night Live is a partnership between the City of Laurens and Palmetto Brothers Dispensary, and the music begins at 7 p.m. On Saturday morning the Main Street Laurens Downtown Farmers…

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Juneteenth Celebration set for Saturday

Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens will host its 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday afternoon at the Laurens Historic Square. Entertainment at the one-day event, including music, dance, educational and comedic performances, is scheduled for 1-9 p.m. A craft market at the new downtown Plaza will open at 10 a.m. Also scheduled is an educational talk…

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City of Laurens seeks volunteer board, commission members

Laurens, South Carolina – The City of Laurens is seeking city residents who are interested in filling four different volunteer commissions, and it hopes to have all applications in by June 1, said Planning and Development Director Madison Workman. “In March council gave City Administrator Eric Delgado the authority to restructure all the three boards…

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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…

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Laurens 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…

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New, 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…

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