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Christmas fun continues throughout county
Laurens County, South Carolina – Christmas activities stretched across the county last week, and this weekend they continue with Holiday Wine and Chocolate Tasting, in-store shopping events in Laurens and Clinton and a Christmas at the Park Saturday afternoon in Cross Hill. Cross Hill’s Christmas at the Park is planned for 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the…
Read MorePow-Wow this weekend celebrates 10th year as state certified Cherokee tribe
Gray Court, South Carolina – As a way to encourage glimpses into Laurens County’s past, the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation is hosting a Pow-Wow for the public this Saturday, Sept. 27, on its Tribal Grounds at 3688 Warrior Creek Church Rd., Gray Court, which is located near Metric Road about 15 minutes from downtown Laurens.…
Read MoreLaurens County Chamber of Commerce rebranding ahead of 50th Anniversary
Laurens County, South Carolina – The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This timely evolution reflects the Chamber’s ongoing growth, renewed leadership, and preparations for its upcoming 50th anniversary approximately 2027. With nearly five decades of service to the business community, the Chamber is a long-standing cornerstone of small business…
Read MoreStarting Friday, weekend of events, parade, celebrate Juneteenth in Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – This upcoming weekend the City of Laurens will present Juneteenth Laurens, 2025, with two-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer James Fortune and a full schedule of other entertainers, speakers and events. The June 13-14 celebration begins at 7 p.m. this Friday evening with a talent show at the Capitol Theatre and there are…
Read MoreEarly primary voting for Democrats begins Jan. 22
By Judith Brown and John Clayton Laurens County, South Carolina – A reshuffling of the political calendar means South Carolina Democrats will be the first in the nation to cast their ballots in the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary Election. South Carolina moved ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire on the calendar. The Iowa Caucuses have…
Read MoreROTR back with great crowds and Clinton’s Got Talent
The 2023 version of Rhythm on the Rails had great crowds and great music, and with a ton of work by city staff, Clinton’s community event planner Dianne Wyatt was very pleased with the results. “Friday had especially good crowds,” Wyatt said. “A lot of people came out to support everyone at Clinton’s Got Talent,…
Read MoreBig 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…
Read MoreLaurens’ Juneteenth celebrated ‘spirit of freedom and unity’
Laurens, SC – The City of Laurens held its second annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, and organizers were pleased to see not only a diverse crowd but also a wide range of ages celebrating the meaning of Juneteenth, and the joy and freedom the holiday represents. “I believe the great attendance reflected an excitement to…
Read MoreJoanna Spring Festival on tap for this Saturday
Joanna, South Carolina – The Joanna Spring Festival Committee has rescheduled its annual festival for Saturday, June 17, and the committee still has plenty of space for certain vendors. “We don’t need any more food vendors but we still have plenty of space for vendors who don’t require electricity,” said festival committee member Donna Price.…
Read MoreBeach music at The Depot as Clinton relaunches Town Rhythms Thursday night
Clinton, South Carolina – The City of Clinton is starting back its Thursday evening summer concert series, Town Rhythms, and the concerts will begin when Carolina Coast Band brings its music back to The Depot at 7 p.m. this week, Thursday, on May 25. “We are hoping for a big crowd for this first one so…
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