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Laurens County Council Pauses DR Horton Landscaping Plans
News Summary The Laurens County Council has temporarily halted DR Horton Homes’ landscaping plans for a county-owned property at Vance Drive and Springdale Road. Concerns were raised about necessary permissions...
Laurens County Freshman Tackles Food Insecurity with Mobile Market
News Summary Ladson Porter, a freshman at Presbyterian College, wins the 2025 Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship with his innovative ‘Mobile Market’ initiative aimed at reducing food insecurity in Laurens County. Growing...
Laurens County Faces School Funding Crisis
News Summary Laurens County is confronting a serious funding crisis after the cancellation of the $13.5 million LEARNS grant by the U.S. Department of Education. This grant was intended to...
New Bearcat Bound Bridge Program for Students in Greenwood
News Summary Lander University and Piedmont Technical College have launched the Bearcat Bound Bridge Program to support transfer students with tailored advising and campus resources, making the transition smoother for...
Timbers of Laurens: A New Tiny Home Community
News Summary Laurens is set to welcome the Timbers of Laurens, a unique tiny home community specifically designed for adults over 45. Developed over the last few years, this gated...
Laurens County Launches Customer Survey to Enhance Services
News Summary The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is introducing a new customer survey as part of its strategic plan aimed at improving services for residents. The survey,...
Cauble’s Farm and Garden Opens New Feed and Seed Building
News Summary Cauble’s Farm and Garden in Clinton celebrates the grand opening of its new Feed and Seed building on April 14, 2025. This local staple, known for its high-quality...
Laurens Commission of Public Works Receives Safety Award
News Summary The Laurens Commission of Public Works has been awarded the prestigious Safety Award of Excellence by the American Public Power Association for 2024. This recognition highlights LCPW’s exceptional...
GDPR Impact: Major U.S. Media Companies Restrict Access in Europe
News Summary The implementation of GDPR has led to significant changes in how U.S. media companies operate in Europe. Many are now restricting access to their websites for EU users...
Finance
Laurens County Faces School Funding Crisis
News Summary Laurens County is confronting a serious funding crisis after the cancellation of the $13.5 million LEARNS grant by the U.S. Department of Education. This grant was intended to...
GDPR Impact: Major U.S. Media Companies Restrict Access in Europe
News Summary The implementation of GDPR has led to significant changes in how U.S. media companies operate in Europe. Many are now restricting access to their websites for EU users...
Brussels Addresses GDPR Enforcement Disparities in 2023
News Summary As the GDPR marks its fifth anniversary, significant disparities in enforcement across Europe raise questions of fairness. The Netherlands imposes hefty fines, while smaller countries lean towards lighter...
Laurens County Volunteers Transition to C4 Ministries
News Summary In an effort to better support local families facing homelessness, volunteers in Laurens County have shifted their focus from Family Promise to C4 Ministries. This change, effective December...
New Leadership Takes Hold in Laurens County Council
News Summary Laurens County Council has ushered in a new leadership team with Jeff Carroll as chairman and Matthew Brownlee as vice-chairman. The recent officer elections, held on January 15,...
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Laurens County Council Pauses DR Horton Landscaping Plans
News Summary The Laurens County Council has temporarily halted DR Horton Homes’ landscaping plans for a county-owned property at Vance Drive and Springdale Road. Concerns were raised about necessary permissions...
Timbers of Laurens: A New Tiny Home Community
News Summary Laurens is set to welcome the Timbers of Laurens, a unique tiny home community specifically designed for adults over 45. Developed over the last few years, this gated...
Laurens County Launches Customer Survey to Enhance Services
News Summary The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is introducing a new customer survey as part of its strategic plan aimed at improving services for residents. The survey,...
Dabs Davis Assumes Leadership at Laurens Chamber of Commerce
News Summary Dabs Davis has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the Laurens Chamber of Commerce, bringing a wealth of experience and a vision for community engagement....
New Union Medical Center Opening February 2025
News Summary Union residents are eagerly anticipating the opening of the new Union Medical Center, a $55 million facility set to improve local healthcare on February 11, 2025. Located across...
Main Street Laurens Bids Farewell to Craig Scharton
News Summary Laurens prepares to say goodbye to Craig Scharton, the Executive Director of Main Street Laurens, who is moving on to a new role in North Carolina. Scharton’s leadership...
New Leadership Takes Hold in Laurens County Council
News Summary Laurens County Council has ushered in a new leadership team with Jeff Carroll as chairman and Matthew Brownlee as vice-chairman. The recent officer elections, held on January 15,...
Fountain Inn Welcomes New Hotel Development and Community Relations Director
News Summary Fountain Inn is set to experience significant growth with the approval of a new hotel development and the appointment of Amanda Benfield as the new Director of Community...
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Laurens County Council Pauses DR Horton Landscaping Plans
News Summary The Laurens County Council has temporarily halted DR Horton Homes’ landscaping plans for a county-owned property at Vance Drive and Springdale Road. Concerns were raised about necessary permissions...
Timbers of Laurens: A New Tiny Home Community
News Summary Laurens is set to welcome the Timbers of Laurens, a unique tiny home community specifically designed for adults over 45. Developed over the last few years, this gated...
KOT Pack and Ship to Open in Laurens, SC
News Summary Laurens, SC is set to welcome a new shipping and packing service, KOT Pack and Ship, on March 31, 2025. Founders Michanna and Tony Tate aim to provide...
Upstate South Carolina Bracing for Severe Thunderstorms
News Summary Meteorologists are predicting severe thunderstorms in Upstate South Carolina, starting March 15. With a 100% chance of rain, the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook,...
Fountain Inn’s Dream Estate Snags a Whopping $3.4 Million Deal!
News Summary A luxurious estate in Fountain Inn, SC, has been sold for an impressive $3.4 million. This sprawling property covers 65 acres and features a 7,206 square foot main...
Historic Five-Bedroom Farmhouse Listed in Newberry, SC
News Summary A charming farmhouse known as Martin Farm has hit the market in Newberry, SC for $2.288 million. Built in 1903, it boasts 6,429 square feet, five bedrooms, and...
Historic Horse Farm Listed for Sale in Newberry, SC
News Summary An iconic horse farm has hit the market in Newberry, SC, offered at $2.28 million. This historic property spans 181 acres and features a 122-year-old farmhouse, 5 bedrooms,...
Local Businessman Revives Former Chevrolet Dealership in Laurens
News Summary Martin Lowry has acquired the former Chevrolet dealership in Laurens, which had stood vacant since 2023. With a commitment to the community, he seeks to develop the site...
New Leadership for Laurens County Chamber of Commerce
News Summary The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Dabs Maness Davis as its new President and CEO. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to community engagement, Dabs was...
