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Thornwell Child Abuse and Prevention Month Awareness Breakfast
Thornwell Child Abuse and Prevention Month Awareness Breakfast We enjoyed attending Thornwell’s Child Abuse and Prevention Month Awareness Breakfast. What great information from guest speakers and the musical performance by the 4k Class of the Child Development Center was a special treat. We welcome Thornwell’s new President, Rev. Myron Wilkins, to Laurens County. The City…
Read MoreTeam Ecology 2022
What an exciting and educational week it has been for 3rd-grade students in Laurens County public schools. Team Ecology is an annual environmental education program for students as they learn about our natural resources and how to protect them. Thank you Laurens County Conservation District for partnering with us and the Joe Adair Science Outdoor…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight – Aryele Redmond
Spotlight on the Ambassador – Aryele Redmond Tell us about yourself! “I have lived in Laurens County for the past 10 years! I moved to Clinton 4 years ago when my husband and I purchased our first home. I love to do anything outdoors (hiking, going to the lake, swimming, etc.) I will be married…
Read MoreGrab A Bag SC Impact
#GrabABagSC Thank you Lt Governor Pamela Evette for spearheading the #GrabABagSC, and partnering with PalmettoPride to Kickoff Grab A Bag event in Laurens County! We are excited about the huge success and turnout from today. We appreciate the great support for our Countywide litter prevention efforts from all participants. During today’s event, we removed 4,020…
Read MoreGrab A Bag SC Event
Grab A Bag SC Kick-Off We are so excited and proud to have our new umbrella organization Keep Laurens County Beautiful! We had the pleasure to partner with PalmettoPride, SCDOT, Keep Laurens County Beautiful, and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette to kick off the #GrabABagSC litter pickup campaign. The event, held at the Laurens County Airport,…
Read MoreLocal Business sells in all 50 states
Wheelthrown Pottery Officially Shipped to All 50 States Recently, Joey Holmes, with Wheelthrown Pottery, has officially shipped his pottery to every state in the United States. Holmes started making pottery back in 2003 when his wife, Suellen, gave him a pottery wheel for Christmas. From there, clay became his favorite material to work with. …
Read MoreKGCB Annual Meeting
KGCB Annual Meeting Our KLCB Affiliate Coordinator, Courtney Crosby Stonell, had the opportunity to attend the Keep Greenwood County Beautiful Annual Meeting on March 24th, to show her appreciation for the important partnership we share with Greenwood County. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. :Helen keller We look forward…
Read MoreLocal Emergency Planning Commission Quarterly Meeting
Thank you Joey Avery & Laurens County 911 team for hosting the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) quarterly meeting. Networking and building relationships between these first responders, educators, industry representatives, and organizations are important for the overall success of Laurens County. Participants received Weather Radios & tons of information. We love every opportunity for communication,…
Read MoreRaider Creations Ribbon Cutting
Raider Creations Ribbon Cutting What a great accomplishment to celebrate! We were honored to participate in the Raider Creations ribbon cutting for Laurens District 55 High School. We look forward to enjoying the “creations” these talented students will produce. Great job Laurens District 55 team!
Read MoreLushAcres Farm at Thornwell
LushAcres Farm at Thornwell LushAcres Farm sits on 340 acres located on Thornwell’s campus in Clinton, South Carolina. This local farm has a little bit of everything – a market, livestock, and produce! When customers visit the market, attend an event, or make any purchase, the proceeds directly support a child or family being served…
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