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1 week ago | golaurens.com | Jessica Holdman

COLUMBIA — Lawmakers declared “the power is on in South Carolina” as Gov. Henry McMaster ceremoniously signed a law aimed at meeting the growing state’s future energy needs. Legislators and utility executives gathered in front of the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday to celebrate passage of the law granting permission for Dominion Energy and state-owned utility Santee Cooper to partner on a proposed 2,000-megawatt natural gas plant along the Edisto River in Colleton County.

1 week ago | golaurens.com | Jessica Holdman

South Carolina Army and Air National Guard members can now apply for $12,000 in annual state aid to help pay for college. Legislators, in the new budget year beginning July 1, more than doubled the annual allotment for what’s known as the South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program.

2 weeks ago | golaurens.com | Melissa Gibson

As a puppy, he arrived at the Laurens County Humane Society and they named him Cow-a-Bunga because he had black and white spots, similar to a cow. Adopted soon after, his new owners named him Ralphie but life happens and when the family could no longer care for him, he was returned to the Humane Society. Today, Ralphie is three and a half years old and has been with the staff and volunteers at the Humane Society for longer than any other dog to their recollection –nearly two years.

3 weeks ago | golaurens.com | Melissa Gibson

The City of Laurens will once again celebrate Juneteenth from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 14. The annual event brings the community together to celebrate the date African American slaves received word they were free in 1865. Though celebrations date back to 1866, Juneteenth wasn’t named a federal holiday until 2021 and communities across the country will recognize African American music, poetry, food and contribution to America’s history.

3 weeks ago | golaurens.com | Melissa Gibson

The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) is an independent nonprofit organization that supports Laurens County residents diagnosed with cancer. “In Laurens County, there is not a place locally to receive treatment, so everyone is traveling at the minimum, 25 miles away, usually several days per week,” said Anna Drew Miller, Executive Director. “The funds we raise go directly to fuel assistance. We also provide nutritional support and prescription reimbursement.