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Clinton Residents Advised to Review Updated Storm Preparation Guide

The City of Clinton is drawing attention to a recently updated storm preparation guide, offering a comprehensive checklist for residents to safeguard their homes and families against severe weather. Originally published on October 14, 2025, and revised on May 27, 2026, the guide provides a structured approach to readiness, from long-term maintenance to immediate pre-storm […]

Comprehensive Preseason Deer Hunt Guide Offers Detailed Preparation for Clinton Area Hunters

Hunters across Clinton and the broader Laurens County region are beginning their preparations for the upcoming deer season, and a newly detailed guide offers a comprehensive checklist for ensuring readiness. The resource covers everything from meticulous equipment checks and strategic field planning to personal conditioning and camp logistics, aiming to enhance both safety and success […]

Clinton Hunters Advised on Preseason Turkey Gear Checklist

A fundamental aspect of legal and ethical turkey hunting involves ensuring tags are readily accessible, along with a pen for immediate validation upon harvesting a bird. This practice prevents potential legal issues and ensures hunters can properly document their take in accordance with state regulations. For those venturing into areas like the Sumter National Forest […]

New Safety Guide Offers Critical Advice for Clinton Anglers This Summer

A new safety guide has been released, providing crucial information for individuals engaging in fishing activities across Clinton and its surrounding waterways this summer. The guide emphasizes preventative measures against common warm-weather hazards, offering detailed recommendations for sun protection, maintaining hydration, recognizing and responding to heat-related emergencies, and ensuring boat safety. One of the primary […]

National Health Challenges Echo in Clinton Amidst Measles Surge and Food Safety Concerns

The United States has recorded its highest annual total of confirmed measles infections in 35 years, with 2,318 cases reported in 2026, a public health development that underscores broader challenges in vaccination coverage and disease prevention. The majority of these cases, 69%, were among individuals aged 19 or younger, and a significant one-fifth involved children […]

U.S. Housing Payment Surge Poses Challenges for Clinton’s Workforce and Growth

U.S. housing payments recorded their first year-over-year increase since October during the four weeks ending June 28, a development that reflects rising home prices and mortgage rates across the nation. This surge marks a significant shift in the housing market, with implications that extend to communities like Clinton, where employers and residents navigate the evolving […]

National School Calendar Variations Impact Clinton Families’ 2026-2027 Planning

Families in Clinton and across Laurens County are beginning to look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, a period marked by significant variations in academic calendars across the United States. A newly compiled resource offers a state-by-state overview of these differences, detailing everything from the first day of school to holiday breaks and instructional requirements. […]

New Guide Outlines Critical Summer Fishing Precautions for Clinton Anglers

As summer fishing season continues across Clinton and the surrounding Laurens County area, a new guide has been released, emphasizing critical precautions for anglers to ensure their safety on local waterways such as Lake Greenwood, Lake Rabon, and the Enoree River. The recommendations address the unique challenges posed by the season’s heat and intense ultraviolet […]

Clinton Watches as Dow Hits Record Amid Oil Drop, Conflicting Iran Talk Reports

U.S. equity markets experienced a notable session on Monday, August 3, 2026, culminating in a new all-time high for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The blue-chip index, which tracks 30 prominent American companies, advanced 1.3% to close at 53,178.41. This record-setting performance underscored a day of broad gains across the market, even as other key […]