2017 Laurens County Relocation Guide and Membership Directory

Laurens County RELOCATION GUIDE AND MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | 2017

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For your different healthcare needs, rely on Greenville Health System (GHS), the Upstate leader in high-quality, patient-centered care. GHS has long served Laurens County by providing primary and specialty services close to home: the right care at the right time in the right place for you and your family.

These are the practices in Laurens County that bring the GHS medical team to locations conveniently near you: PRIMARY CARE

SPECIALTY CARE

FAMILY MEDICINE Advanced Family Medicine

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Laurens County Memorial Hospital

210 S. Broad St., Clinton, 29325 • 833-0973

Laurens Family Medicine

106 Parkview Dr., Laurens, 29360 • 984-0571 9100 Hwy. 14, Gray Ct., 29645 • 876-4888

INTERNAL MEDICINE GHS Internal Medicine-Laurens

22725 Hwy. 76 E., Ste. A, Clinton, 29325' 833-4545

22725 Hwy. 76 E., Clinton, 29325 • 833-9111

ENDOCRINOLOGY GHS Internal Medicine-Laurens

22725 Hwy. 76 E., Clinton, 29325 • 833-4545

GENERAL SURGERY Wilson & McCormack Surgical Services

1012 Medical Ridge Rd., Clinton, 29325 • 833-3852

ONCOLOGY GHS Cancer Institute

22725 Hwy. 76 E., Clinton, 29325 Medical Office Building, 3rd Floor 938-2879 or 1-844- 651-1233

WOUND CARE Upstate Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center 1073 Medical Ridge Rd., Clinton, 29325 • 833-3557

OB/GYN Carolina Women's Center

102 Medical Park Ct., Clinton, 29325 • 938-0087

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

Cultural Enrichment Clinton Library............................................................................... 864-833-1853 Confucius Institute at Presbyterian College........................864-833-7155 Gray Court-Owings Historical Society..................................864-876-3712 Harper Center for the Arts- Presbyterian College............ 864-833-8317 Laurens County Library............................................. 864-681-READ (7323) The Artists* Coop......................................................................... 864-984-9359 The Laurens County Museum................................................. 864-682-3010 Laurens County Community Theatre...................................864-833-5228

Disaster Relief *American Red Cross...............................864-938-6306, or 864-271-8222 Emergency Preparedness...........................................................864-984-4731

Education GLEAMNS Head Start................................................................ 864-984-4814 Laurens County Higher Education Center..........................864-833-1925 Laurens County Adult Education............................................ 864-984-1128 *Laurens County Literacy Council........................................ 864-984-0466 Laurens County School District 55....................................... 864-984-3568 Laurens County School District 56.......................................864-833-0800 Piedmont Technical College..................................................... 864-938-1505 Presbyterian College....................................................................864-833-2820 USC Union....................................................................................... 864-.681-1456

Employment/Job Training PTC- Center for Advanced Manufacturing........................864-682-3702 SC Vocational Rehabilitation................................................... 864-984-6563

Legal & Protective

Community Resource Guide brought to you by

Clinton City Police........................................................................864-833-7512 Laurens City Police.......................................................................864-681-0416 Laurens County Sheriff*s Office............................................ 864-984-4967 *Laurens County Safe Home.....................................................864-681-7233

Recreation/Personal Development *Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts......... 864-233-8363 or 864-245-7766 *Clinton Family YMCA................................................................864-833-1555 *Girl Scouts of SC- Mountains to Midlands...................... 800-849-4475 *Laurens Family YMCA..............................................................864-984-2621

Other Department of Social Services.................................................864-833-0100 Social Security Administration................................................866-526-9854

864-833-3623

Agencies marked with an asterisk (*) receive program funding from the United Way of Laurens County.

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History

Celebrating the history of the Battle of Musgrove Mill.

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he Cherokee Indians were the original inhabitants of Laurens County. John Duncan (a native of Aberdeen, Scotland) was the first white settler to inhabit the area.

Duncan arrived in 1752 from Pennsylvania and settled along a creek in the northeastern section of the county, between present-day Clinton and Whitmire.

Scottish-Irish immigrants out of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia became the predominant settlers in this area.

During the Revolutionary War, the area that would soon become Laurens County was the site of four significant battles, including Musgrove Mill on Aug. 18, 1780.

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Today, the Musgrove Mill State Historic Site marks the location of this battle. The visitors center at the park documents the role South Carolina patriots played in winning American independence.

The General Assembly passed an act on March 12, 1785, whereby six counties were established out of the Old 96 District. Laurens County was one of those counties. The town of Laurens (known as Laurensville well into the 19th century) became the county seat.

Laurens County derived its name from a patriot, warrior and statesman, the Honorable Henry Laurens of Charleston. Henry Laurens was president of the Continental

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HISTORY Congress during the Revolutionary War and later served as ambassador to France to secure aid in helping the colonies fight for their independence.

By 1820, Laurens was known for its tailor-made clothes. Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, came to Laurens in 1824 and established a tailor shop in the town square. By 1840, the area was booming with establishments, including medical practitioners; a fancy confectionery and fruit store; carriage, buggy and wagon shops; tailor shops; building contractors; flour and corn mills; and 81 registered whiskey distilleries.

By the end of the 19th century, textiles were becoming very important in Laurens County and the Upstate. The Laurens Cotton Mill was established in 1895.

Mercer Silas Bailey built the first cotton mill in Clinton in 1896, and both Lydia Mill and Watts Mill were established in 1902. However, over the last several

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decades, textiles have been displaced by a wide variety of industries, including distribution centers, manufacturing, research firms, automobile parts suppliers and others.

During the 20th century, Laurens County gradually grew, remaining predominantly rural in character. Between 1900 and 1950, the county grew from

37,382 residents to 46,974 – a number that has grown to approximately 70,000 in 2010 (according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts).

With its outstanding location, diversified industrial base and unique quality of life, there is no doubt Laurens County will continue to grow and prosper well into the future.

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Local Statistics Statistically, Laurens County is recognized among the fastest-growing counties in the Upstate. According to the latest data, 66,537 people call Laurens County home.

The two main cities are Clinton (8,490 residents) and Laurens (9,139).

Other communities in the county are Cross Hill (507), Fountain Inn (7,799), Gray Court (795), Mountville (108), Joanna (1,539), Ware Shoals (2,170) and Waterloo (166).

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The historic city of Laurens serves as the county seat of Laurens County. The town was formerly called Laurensville and the first record of its being called Laurens appears on a charter issued in 1873. Today, residents and guests experience a unique mix of history and modern development. One of the city’s most notable features is the Laurens Historic District, a site comprised of the area of the public square and most of the surrounding streets. The district has been placed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The city of Laurens has 9,139 residents and is governed by a mayor/council form of government.

rian College, Clinton is the spot where I-385 joins I-26. A city manager/council form of government governs the city.

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Clinton’s past is traced to the arrival of Scottish-Irish immigrants two decades before the American Revolution.

The town itself was officially incorporated in 1852, taking its name in honor of Henry Clinton Young, who helped lay out its streets. Today, Clinton is the second-largest city in Laurens County, with 8,490 residents. The home of Presbyte-

The town of Cross Hill is located in southeastern Laurens County, bordered on the east by Newberry County and on the southwest by Lake Greenwood. The area was a north-south Native American path across the fish dams on the Broad River and leading to the fish dams on the Savannah River. Many years ago, someone crossed the first path on a hill

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Aerial view of the City of Laurens, Downtown.

and gave Cross Hill its name. Rosemont, the family plantation of Ann Pamela Cunningham, leader in the effort to save President George Washington’s home in Mount Vernon, Va., was located near the community.

Today the town of Cross Hill is a modest community of 507 residents, with a mayor/council form of government.

FOUNTAIN INN Fountain Inn takes its name from the old inn with a fountain that attracted travelers seeking rest from the tiresome

LOCAL STATISTICS stagecoach journeys between Greenville and the Lowcountry. It is a charming small town highlighted by landmarks, interesting anecdotes and historic figures. “Peg Leg” Bates, the famous dancer and entertainer, was a native son.

Fountain Inn has a population of 7,779 residents. It has a mayor/council form of government. While it is part of Laurens County, a large portion of the town is also located in Greenville County.

GRAY COURT Nestled in the northwest corner of Laurens County is the town of Gray Court, originally named Dorroh or Dorrohville in honor of a local family. On Oct. 17, 1899, the name was changed to Gray Court and the town was chartered three days later.

Gray Court has a population of 795 residents. The town has a mayor/council form of government.

JOANNA Joanna is the largest non-incorporated community in the county, with 1,539 residents. For many years the community was known as Goldville until its name was officially changed on Aug. 1, 1948.

During the War Between the States, the community around the railroad was known as Martin’s Depot. On the night of April 30, 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his entourage spent the night at the nearby Lafayette Young House during their escape from Richmond at the close of the war.

WATERLOO The town of Waterloo is located 12 miles south of Laurens on the shores of beautiful Lake Greenwood. The town was incorporated on Dec. 4, 1885.

The small community of 166 residents offers many outdoor sporting and recreational activities. Waterloo is governed by a mayor/council form of government.

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aurens County is situated in the Upstate region of South Carolina, geographically centered between Greenville, Spartanburg and Columbia.

Interstates 26 and 385 offer a convenient link to these outlying communities, along with Charlotte, N.C. (100 miles), Atlanta (165 miles) and Charleston, S.C. (175 miles).

One of South Carolina’s largest airports, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, is less than 45 minutes from Laurens County. GSP serves the Upstate with four air cargo carriers and six passenger airlines offering numerous flights daily to more than a dozen nonstop destinations. GSP is located 12 miles northeast of the city of Greenville and has

connections to major airports such as Chicago O’Hare, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, Philadelphia, Newark, as well as Dulles and Reagan National airports in Washington, D.C. Charlotte Douglas and Columbia Metropolitan airports, both a short drive from Laurens County, provide convenient air travel as well.

Laurens County facilities include a general aviation airport to service the county’s air traffic. The Laurens County Airport offers service to turbo props and business jets. Private and corporate aircraft use the 4,400-foot paved runway.

Other services offered by the airport are hangar rental spots, maintenance and fuel service.

Rail service to Laurens County is provided by CSX Transportation, with the company’s main line passing directly through Clinton. The Carolina Piedmont division of South Carolina Central Railroad operates a 34.4-mile rail system between Laurens and Greenville that runs parallel to I-385.

Adding to the region’s vast transportation network, water transportation is accessible at the extensive Port of Charleston, which is located 168 miles from Laurens County via I-26. Tourist passengers take advantage of Charleston Cruises, while businesses utilize its unique warehouse and distribution services.

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aurens County features many attractive, friendly neighborhoods where pride in ownership is explicitly evident.

The housing market is plentiful, ranging from modern single-family dwellings and sprawling historic estates to small farms and even opportunities for renters.

Laurens County has more than 40 distinct subdivisions, with a wide price range to accommodate the lifestyles and budgets of all potential homebuyers. Rental properties vary according to locale.

Quality housing is available and affordable to everyone in Laurens County.

A multitude of knowledgeable real estate agents are members of the Laurens Coun-

ty Chamber of Commerce and are eager to help you find the home you are looking for. Contact the Chamber for a list of

referred Realtors at 864-833-2716, or visit the online membership directory at www. laurenscounty.org.

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aurens County is a land rich in agriculture. The manufacturing industry makes up nearly 35 percent of the area’s employment, but farms and farm products play an important role.

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Number of Farms – 826 Farms Number of Acres in Farm Land – 122,659 acres Average Size of a Farm – 148 acres (Based on 2012 Agriculture Census) Number of Broilers – 5,888,947 Birds (Based on the 2012 Census) Egg Production – 24,299,000 Eggs (Based on the 2012 Census) Number of Beef Cattle – 8,155 Head (Based on the 2012 Census) Number of Dairy Cattle – 653 Head (Based on the 2012 Census) Number of Goats– 855 Head (Based on 2012 Agriculture Census) Number of Horses and Ponies– 1,477 Head Ranked 31st in South Carolina (Based on 2011 Agriculture Census) $11,136,515 gross income was made by the forest industry in Laurens County in 2011.

Laurens County landowners received $5,541,893 gross income from forestry practices.

345,953 acres are forested in Laurens County, which is 76 percent of the land area in the county

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First Presbyterian Church, Clinton.

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ore than 180 local religious institutions provide worship and fellowship for the citizens of Laurens County. The spiritual community is composed of a variety of congregations, both new and old. In fact, some of the most beautiful and richly historic buildings in the county are its churches, which have been standing for hundreds of years.

Organized in 1764, Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church is the oldest church in Laurens County. The adjacent cemetery contains the graves of several Revolu-

tionary War soldiers. Other 18th century churches include Old King’s Chapel Methodist Church, organized in 1789, and Liberty Springs Presbyterian Church, organized in 1767.

The Baptist denomination has 85 churches in the county, while the Methodists have 27 churches, including 12 AME churches.

Laurens County is also home to a number of other denominations, including AME, Catholic, Episcopal, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Latter-day Saints, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Wesleyan and others.

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Flight of the Doves event at Presbyterian College’s Bailey Memorial Stadium.

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aurens County is brimming with opportunities for recreation. With rivers, lakes, hiking trails, golf courses, hunting areas and more, there is never a shortage of activities to be enjoyed.

Well-maintained park sites dot the map of Laurens County, offering a combination of baseball/softball fields, playground equipment, walking tracks and nature trails, picnic areas, swimming pools and basketball and tennis courts. The area also features a host of private and public lakes, including Lake Greenwood, with more than 200 miles of shoreline, and Lake Rabon, as well as the Enoree and Saluda rivers, which provide excellent fishing and boating. Great whitewater rafting and kayaking are available at the Tumbling Shoals section of the Reedy River.

The Ridge at Laurens is a state-of-theart multipurpose community and recreation center. The civic center is able to accommodate sporting events and tournaments, weddings and receptions, parties and community meetings.

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Nearby Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head Island make ideal weekend getaways. Laurens County is also a short drive away from the Great Smoky National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains, with skiing at such mountain resorts as Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and Ober Gatlinburg.

Hunters utilize private and leased lands in the county, as well as in Sumter National Forest. Skeet shooting and turkey, deer, quail and other hunting packages, as well as lodging and meeting facilities are available at Harris Springs Sportsman’s Preserve between Cross Hill and Waterloo. The Clin-

ton House Plantation, located just north of Clinton, offers bird and duck hunting, deer and turkey hunts, corporate meetings and conference facilities.

Musgrove Mill’s peaceful setting in the Piedmont woods stands in sharp contrast to the bloody Battle of Musgrove Mill that took place there on Aug.19, 1780. The Revolutionary War historic sites at Musgrove Mill interpret and protect the location of the Battle of Musgrove Mill. The battle, in which the vastly outnumbered Patriot militia outlasted the Loyalists in a surprising victory, is detailed through interpretive signage in the visitor center and along 2½ miles of nature trails.

There are also beautiful areas for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, geocaching and picnicking.

Golfers revel in the selection of beautiful, challenging courses in this South Carolina region. In fact, there are more than 50 golf courses in the Upstate, all of which are within a short drive of Laurens County.

Locally, Laurens County has two private 18hole golf courses:

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• Musgrove Mill, an Arnold Palmer World Class Championship Course that was chosen as one of the top modern courses in the U.S. by Golfweek magazine • Lakeside Country Club, which also has a new swimming pool In addition, Augusta, home of the

Masters, is only a couple of hours down the road. Tennis courts are available at several locations in Laurens County. The options for recreation don’t end there. Three YMCAs are accessible, and each coordinate adult and youth recreational leagues in the county.

RVing is popular at the Cane Creek

Motorcoach Resort, Moon’s Landing and Mansfield Park along Lake Greenwood, as well as Magnolia RV Park and Campground in Joanna.

Auto racing is at its best at the Laurens Speedway, which offers auto racing from April through September. A race track is also available in Gray Court. Darlington International Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway are easy drives from Laurens County, as well.

Baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer, golf and tennis are available through local high schools and Presbyterian College.

The college also offers lacrosse.

Atlantic Coast and Southeastern Conference sports are within a one-hour drive at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina.

Greenville, less than an hour’s drive from Laurens County, offers minor league hockey and baseball. Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta offer professional sporting events.

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Education Two public school districts, two private schools, one technical college, one four-year college and a branch university meet the educational needs of Laurens County. Numerous other colleges and universities are within a one-hour commute.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Laurens County School District 56 serves the City of Clinton and southern Laurens County. The district serves approximately 3,059 students in three elementary schools and two secondary schools, as well as a Child Development Center for grades preK-4K. All of the district’s schools are located in Clinton with the exception of Joanna-Woodson Elementary in the Joanna community.

All schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the South Carolina Department of Education. The district is also accredited by AdvanceEd and scored above the national average in Overall Score, Teaching and Learning Impact, and Leadership Capacity in this process.

The district has an excellent 24:1 pupil to teacher ratio and a 2:11 student/computer ratio.

District 56 strives to embrace the principles on which they stand as they relate to the students, staff and community. They are environment, uniqueness, collaboration, goals and content.

The new Clinton High School, which opened in fall 2010, offers advanced placement courses in English, calculus, Clinton High School, Clinton.

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Laurens County School District 55’s Gray Court-Owings and Ford Elementary Ladies and Gentlemens’ Clubs help to put together “Bags of Love” for the United Way of Laurens County.

American history and biology. Students who qualify may earn college credit through a cooperative agreement with Presbyterian College. Computer-assisted instruction is offered in all schools. A full complement of extracurricular activities is provided in a variety of award-winning programs.

Clinton Middle School is home of the reigning state champions of the Sci-

ence Olympiad. The most recent victory marked 14 consecutive state championships.

The district also has the CAT Engineering Program.

District 56 has both a nationally recognized JROTC program and National Beta Club. They offer strong programs for the academically gifted, services for students with disabilities, outdoor environmental

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Clinton High School Science Olympiad Team wins 2017 state championship.

labs, National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitats®, a National Honor Society, state-recognized service learning labs and a strong band program.

The district also collaborates with such prominent organizations as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library free books program, South Carolina Governor’s Reading Initiative, the Milken Teacher Advancement Program and Presbyterian College’s CHAMPS program. About 500 employees work in the district, and more than half of the teachers hold advanced degrees. There are 24 teachers who have National Board Certification.

Laurens County School District 55 strives to be a system of excellence and equity in educational practices for each learner. Serving approximately 5,900 students in 11 schools from the City of Laurens and its surrounding areas, District 55 provides opportunities for students from 4-year-old kindergarten through grade 12. Instruction is focused on state and national education standards at every grade level.

The district uses an assessment process to determine each student’s individual academic growth and to understand a student’s current performance level. This process provides data that is then used to help meet the needs of students. Reading intervention programs are in place at all schools to provide assistance to struggling readers. The district’s strong emphasis in literacy helps students become stronger readers and learners in all subject areas.

Realizing that the family is the primary influence in the development of an

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individual, District 55 is proud to participate in the Be There national initiative — a program designed to help parents turn ordinary moments into something extraordinary for children. The district’s parenting program also provides training, literature and newsletters that address everyday issues faced at home and in the school setting.

District 55 believes that effective and highly qualified professionals are the basis for providing an atmosphere of excellence for all students. Of the current 391 certified teachers on staff, 308 hold advanced certifications or degrees. Thirty-three district teachers hold National Board Certification.

The district has more than 2,000 computers connected to the Internet, Promethean interactive whiteboards in more than 100 classrooms and on-site technical support at each school, thus providing students with hands-on technology and resources.

Laurens District 55 believes that each individual has different needs and deserves equal opportunities for success in learning. A partnership with Laurens County First Steps provides opportunities for preparing students to enter the school setting. The district provides parents a choice of Creative Curriculum or Montessori Curriculum for students entering kindergarten. There are trained teachers on staff to address the academic needs of Limited English Proficient students.

The School-to-Work Program provides extensive opportunities for high school students to receive hands-on experience in the workplace.

Laurens Middle School, District 55, and Clinton Middle School, District 56, won State Academic Team championships for their respective divisions. Both districts also participate in the GEAR UP project that is preparing students to successfully enter higher education.

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and 56 both participate in the Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT) Program.

The curriculum is designed to strengthen the county’s workforce talent pipeline through integrated academic and career focused learning by providing students with education and training that combines curriculum to increase student’s employability in computer science, information technology and engineering.

The Laurens County Future Scholarship Program provides recent high school graduates with a tuition-free path to complete two years of technical training or the first half a bachelor’s degree at Piedmont Technical College.

Team Ecology Educational Field Days at the Joe Adair Outdoor Center.

THE JOE ADAIR CENTER Located at 110 Scout Creek Court, the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center opened on March 22, 1996. Since that time, thousands of students and their teachers have experienced “hands on” education at the Center. One of four outdoor educational sites in South Carolina, the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center’s purpose is to serve as a learning center for children and adults in Laurens County. Instruction at the Center focuses on the natural sciences and soil and water conservation. Nestled in a wooded area off Parkview Drive behind Collyar Park in Laurens, the site for the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center features 8.24 acres of mature hardwoods, colorful wild flora, and a winding creek. American beech, yellow poplar, and a hodgepodge of other hardwood trees and vegetation flourish in this habitat, as Scout Creek meanders

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EDUCATION through a ridge of varying elevations to create a moist and fertile bottomland. The property, given to the Soil Conservation District in 1992 by retired Soil Conservation Service employee Joe Adair, also includes an office and classroom building, an amphitheater, nature trails, picnic area, and a Native American area. In addition, an authentic Laurens County log cabin, dating to the 1800s, was donated and carefully relocated to the property. The log cabin site features a pioneer setting, including a garden.

college credit) courses and a competitive and successful athletic program are just a few of the things offered at Laurens Academy.

Lighthouse Christian Academy is located on Highway 221 between Laurens and Enoree. The school offers a quality, Christ-centered education in grades K5-12.

Their goal is to educate each child in a Christian atmosphere and provide them with the academic training they will need to succeed. Annual and monthly tuition plans are available.

LAURENS COUNTY LIBRARY The Laurens County Library System operates two libraries and one bookmobile and provides book deposits at several locations throughout the county for senior citizens.

The 23,000-square-foot headquarters facility, located at 1017 West Main St. in Laurens, opened in 1989. It has a large public meeting room that accommodates 80, a computer classroom and several study and tutoring rooms. The

LAURENS COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION The mission of Laurens County Adult Education is to provide needed educational opportunities for those who want to further their education to be able to obtain a high school credential, go on to higher education or enter the workforce.

Laurens County Adult Education works with people of all ages. Family Literacy helps to prepare both the parents and preschoolers to be successful as a family and as students.

The GED Program gives the 17-yearold and older a second chance to obtain a high school credential. Courses are offered online.

WorkKeys prepares and measures an individual’s academic level and job ability performance levels. Basic computer courses help to give students basic computer skills in many different computer programs.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Laurens Academy is located one mile off I-385 on Highway 49, convenient to Laurens and Clinton, as well as Union, Simpsonville and surrounding areas.

The school offers a K4-12 college preparatory curriculum with a nondenominational Christian emphasis and is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association. Visual and choral arts, foreign language, a computer lab, physical education, dual enrollment (high school/

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format. The library’s trained and helpful staff is available to assist patrons using these resources. Call 864-681-READ (7323) for more information.

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Scenes from the Presbyterian College Campus.

8,200-square-foot Clinton Public Library is located at 107 Jacobs Highway in Clinton. The bookmobile provides service throughout Laurens County.

In addition to more than 110,000 books, the library’s collection contains books on tape, magazines, DVDs and large-type books. Both Clinton and Laurens libraries have computers connected to the Internet with various programs (including Word, Excel and Powerpoint) loaded and available for public use. Basic computer classes are offered free of charge at the Laurens Library.

The headquarters library in Laurens has an extensive local history and genealogy collection. Both libraries offer children’s programs throughout the year.

Reference services are also available. Resources covering a wide range of subject areas, including finance and business, are available in both print and electronic

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Presbyterian College is a four-year, private, coeducational college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A highly selective national liberal arts college, PC is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has been recognized in national publications and in the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll as a college that “gets it right” based on students’ and graduates’ contributions to society.

Founded in 1880 as Clinton College, PC is located on 240 acres in Clinton. In addition to winning prestigious national and international scholarships, including a Rhodes Scholar, Rotary Scholars, Pew Fellows and a National Science Foundation Fellowship, PC graduates are servant leaders in their careers, their communities and their churches.

Small classes are taught by a dedicated faculty — the vast majority of whom hold their terminal degrees. Six faculty members have been honored as South Carolina’s Professor of the Year — the most of any college or university in the state.

The Blue Hose athletics program is now a member of the Big South Conference and competes in NCAA Division I with 15 varsity sports for men and women.

The new Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy opened on Aug. 16, 2010, with its inaugural class of nearly 80 students. The

four-year Pharm.D. program now serves approximately 300 students.

Satellite operations of the University of South Carolina Union at Laurens began in 1983 with classes offered at the local junior high school. All classes are now held at their new location, 507 N. Harper St., Suite L, in Laurens. USCU-L is especially attractive to adult students who return either to complete a degree, to take classes that their careers require or to enhance their knowledge of various academic subjects.

Afternoon and evening courses are the mainstay of the curriculum. In the face of skyrocketing college costs, some high school graduates also begin their undergraduate studies at USCU-L. Through its concurrent enrollment program, the school also offers qualified high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to begin their college coursework at a reduced fee before graduation. They may choose from a variety of classes in the humanities and the social and natural sciences, which can be applied to associate or baccalaureate degree programs.

For teachers in area school districts, USCU-L is a source of recertification or advanced degree classes. The school also serves as a registration and testing site for many telecommunications classes originating at the university’s main campus in Columbia.

Piedmont Technical College became the eighth of the 16 member institutions in the South Carolina Technical Education System when it was established in 1966 to serve Laurens, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda counties. Those seven counties represent the largest geographic area served by any technical college in the state.

Piedmont’s main campus is located on a 65-acre plot on Emerald Road in Greenwood. The Laurens County Center of Piedmont Tech moved to the Laurens County Higher Education Center on Medical Ridge Road in Clinton in 2002 after more than 11 years at their East Main Street location in Laurens.

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esidents and visitors have plenty of options when it comes to enjoying arts and entertainment in Laurens County. Together, Presbyterian College and the Laurens County School Districts present a year-round offering of lectures, plays, films, art shows, concerts and more.

The Artist’s Coop, a local arts organization, encourages art and art education in the community by hosting several art shows, workshops and art form classes throughout

the year. Additional arts and entertainment resources in the area include: the Laurens County Chorale, the Laurens County Civic Ballet Company and the Laurens County Community Theater. The Clinton and Laurens museums feature various exhibits, collections and programs highlighting the history of the area.

Accompanying these cultural outlets is a medley of community events ideal for residents and visitors of all ages and interests:

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• The Annual Little River Bridge Run (8K run/5K walk), Laurens

• The Flight of the Dove, Presbyterian College in Clinton • PC Party on the Square/End of School Bash, Clinton

APRIL • Joanna Festival, Joanna • Celebrate Clinton, Clinton • Main Street Laurens USA’s Sip-n-Stroll Wine Tasting, Historic Court House Square • Musgrove Mill Revolutionary War Encampment Weekend

MAY • Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival, Saluda River • The Laurens County Relay for Life, Laurens • Rhythm on the Rails, Clinton

JUNE • The annual Goldville Reunion, Joanna • Town Rhythms (a free Thursday night summer concert series), Clinton • Laurens Idol, Little River Amphitheater in Laurens

SEPTEMBER • Coming Home to Cross Hill, Cross Hill • Pioneer Day, Gray Court

OCTOBER • The Annual Aunt Het Festival, Fountain Inn • The Annual Squealin’ on the Square, Laurens • Gray Court Community Festival, Gray Court

DECEMBER • Laurens Lights (runs from early December through New Year’s Day), Laurens • Spirit of Christmas Past (a month-long celebration), Fountain Inn • Laurens County hosts seven Christmas parades in Clinton, Fountain Inn, Gray Court, Joanna, Laurens, Ware Shoals, and at Whitten Center

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Laurens County residents find many choices for shopping.

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hoppers in Laurens County can find everything they need right around the corner, with a number of retail stores offering foods and services from groceries to tailoring, or hardware to jewelers. Patrons will find unique gift shops and antique stores, as well as garden centers and wedding shops.

The Laurens community also hosts the local Farmers Market, which is open each Saturday morning on the Court House Square in downtown Laurens from April through September. Here, shoppers will discover fresh-from-the-farm produce, as well as plants, handmade crafts and other specialty items.

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Joining the area’s selection of retailers is its myriad of restaurants. Hungry diners are invited to enjoy a delicious meal from a number of local eateries cooking up down-home southern food, classic American dishes and delicious global fare.

Take a seat at a casual café, catch

the game at a local sports bar or sit down for an elegant meal with Italian, Chinese or Mexican influences — no matter the appetite or occasion, Laurens County restaurants are sure to please.

Among the newcomers to the restaurant scene is an authentic Cuban sandwich shop in Clinton.

The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce launched a major community initiative, the Shop Laurens County First Campaign, in 2009 to encourage local residents to spend locally.

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aurens County is home to a wide variety of business services — from large national retail chains and corporate banking headquarters to the small mom-and-pop operations. Many local businesses have been owned and operated by the same family for generations.

No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find a healthy business climate and a friendly staff eager to meet your requests.

Many reasons contribute to the positive business atmosphere discovered in Laurens County. Its location in Upstate South Carolina places it near major markets in and around the state, along with major roadways, rail lines, airports and ports. This location, joined by a large pool of educated workers, outstanding incentives for new

Above, South Carolina Empowerment Centre, Clinton.

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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.

and existing businesses, local training and educational opportunities and a diversified base of businesses come together to create an attractive environment.

In addition, businesses in Laurens County are afforded the resources of several supportive organizations, including local colleges, the State of South Carolina, the County of Laurens, the Laurens County Economic Development Corporation and the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce.

The mission of the Chamber is to make Laurens County a better place to live, work and play. Member businesses have access to a surplus of information, programs and services, including business assistance and counseling, networking and marketing opportunities, training events and seminars, statistics and other pertinent data, and much more.

For more information or to fill out a membership application form, contact the Laurens County Chamber at 864-833-2716 or visit online at www.laurenscounty.org.

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ompanies from all over the globe are taking advantage of South Carolina’s red-hot economy and growth potential.

Positioned as a gateway to the Upstate, Laurens County is an outstanding business location for industries of all kinds. Manufacturing is a major contributor, with such top industries as plastics, metal related, automotive and distribution impacting the local economy. Among the major manufacturers that maintain facilities in Laurens County are ZF, CCL, Walmart Distribution, International Paper, Bravo USA, Sterilite, Michelin and Milliken — to name a few.

In addition, agriculture/farming is a multimillion-dollar industry in Laurens County. The industry includes everything from beef, dairy and turkey production to row crops, timber and horticulture.

The industrial community continues to develop in Laurens County, which hosts six quality industrial parks: Hunter Industrial Park, the Clinton Corporate Park I, the Laurens County Professional Park, Owings Industrial Park, Woodfield Industrial Park and Clinton I-26 Corporate Center.

For more information on site development and availability, contact the Laurens County Development Corporation at 864939-0580 or visit online at www.GrowLaurensCounty.com.

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With community support and strong leadership, Laurens County continues to advance.

The LCWSC’s 1-million-gallon water tank is located at Owings Industrial Park.

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he Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) is dedicated to ensuring thoughtful economic development throughout the area. The organization has been successful in retaining and expanding the local business community by investing in lucrative development plans and marketing strategies.

Laurens County businesses, including potential and existing businesses, take advantage of a variety of economic incentives when it comes to relocation and expansion. The state provides a host of grants and incentives, including a Job Development Credit (JDC) and Job Tax Credit (JTC), along with one of the country’s most successful training programs — the readySC Training Program. Among the incentives offered through the county are Fee in Lieu of Property Taxes (FILOT), a Special Source Revenue Credit (SSRC) and

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The Laurens County Ch amber of Commerce an d the Laurens County De Corporation work togeth velopment er to recruit and suppo rt new businesses.

property tax abatements.

Companies of all types and sizes continue to look at Laurens County as a prime place for relocation and expansion.

• Piedmont Technical College’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) in Laurens County opened its doors in May 2012 with classes in industrial equipment

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State of the art eq uipment at the CA M provides opportu nities for students to have hands-on experie nce.

training, soft skills training, WorkKeys testing and preparation, résumé writing and behavioral interviewing skills. Renovation began in January 2012 that transformed the 13,000-square-foot former Honda of Laurens building into the new 24,300-square foot Center for Advanced Manufacturing. The Center for Advanced Manufacturing came about thanks to a partnership among Piedmont Technical College, the PTC Foundation, county and city governments, Laurens County Development Corporation and local industry. The facility was initially planned to provide readySC, a division of the S.C. Technical College System, with a space to meet ZF Group’s initial training needs in collaboration with PTC industrial faculty.

However, industry leaders throughout the county saw the center’s potential to benefit their operations.

The CAM houses CNC labs, CMM labs, a welding lab and classrooms which will benefit industry and the residents of Laurens County for years to come by providing the local workforce with a means for upgrading their work skills with relevant technology-based training.

Laurens County Development Corporation and local industry collaborated for this center.

• Piedmont Technical College’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) in Laurens has been entrusted with $1 million in ZEISS CALYPSO Metrology Software and Support by Carl Zeiss

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Clinton 26 Commerce Park Spec Building.

Convenient access to the deep-water Port of Charleston is a great benefit to industry in Laurens County.

Industrial Metrology, a global leader in precision metrology solutions. This software will complement the ZEISS CONTURA G2 CMM already in place at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing. The CMM

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has been in use for training students and employees of companies throughout the region. Companies in the Upstate using Carl Zeiss CMM technology include BMW, Bosch and ZF Group. The new software will

be used to outfit the Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Laurens for a new Precision Metrology training program — the first of its kind in South Carolina.

• The Laurens County Future Scholarship provides recent high school graduates who are current residents of Laurens County with a tuition-free path to two years of technical training, or the first half of a bachelor’s degree at Piedmont Technical College. For information, visit www. futurescholarship.org.

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aurens County is blessed to have a coordinated network of health care systems and professionals to meet the medical needs of its residents and continue to improve the quality of life for all.

Primary practitioners, dentists, orthodontists, optometrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and a litany of other life sustaining professionals provide excellent health care for Laurens County. Two hospital systems, Greenville Health System’s Laurens County Memorial Hospital and Self Regional Healthcare, serve the community with a commitment to excellence that is unrivaled in the Southeast.

In today’s world of health care delivery, the Greenville Health System — Laurens County Memorial Hospital is changing and growing, but never forgetting our true commitment to serve the community. Since the hospital opened in 1989 and through its merger in 2013, it has kept its promise to provide quality health care with a personal touch.

In addition to caring for patients, the Greenville Health System-Laurens County Memorial Hospital is a state leader in

providing innovative and informative education programs in an effort to teach the community how to stay well. Because Laurens County Memorial Hospital believes good health is everyone’s business, the hospital and community are at the forefront of redesigning and redirecting the way they work together as partners for a healthier Laurens County. In continuing this tradition, the Laurens County Memorial Hospital has a state-of-the-art Women’s Life Center as well as an enlarged Emergency Room to meet the growing health care needs in the county.

Today, Laurens County Memorial Hospital operates at a capacity of 76 acutecare beds and 14 skilled nursing beds. The hospital retains more than 460 full- and part-time employees and 60 volunteers, in addition to an active medical staff of 55 physicians and 35 consulting physicians.

The Emergency Department offers: • 19 individual treatment rooms that are actual rooms. Each room has four walls, a real door that closes, and a much larger space to accommodate the emergency team and family members.

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Trauma treatment rooms Pediatric resuscitate rooms Dedicated decontamination rooms Gynecological and sexual trauma rooms Cardiac treatment rooms Behavioral health treatment rooms for mental health patients.

In addition, the new Women’s Life Center is designed to provide a warm, supportive experience for new moms and their families, with five spacious, warmly appointed labor/delivery/recovery birthing suites adjacent to 10 well-equipped suites for post-partum care and other ob-gyn needs. Post-partum rooms will be conveniently located adjacent to the new Birthing Center. There are two additional triage/treatment rooms in the same area and a special C-section/GYN surgical suite right on the premises, ready for immediate access.

A special facility within the walls of The Women’s Life Center offers educational programs of special interest to women of all ages. Ongoing programs for preadolescent girls, prepared childbirth classes, breastfeeding classes, maternal child programs

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and even a sibling class top the list.

Recognized as one of South Carolina’s progressive community hospitals, Laurens County Memorial Hospital has a mission to “deliver progressive health care in an atmosphere of continuous improvements to ensure ‘we do the right thing’ for all we serve.”

The Laurens County Memorial Hospital is a campus of the Greenville Health System and is fully credited by The Joint Commission, a nationwide seal of approval that indicates the hospital meets a high performance of standards. The hospital is also a member of the South Carolina Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association. The hospital is licensed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Medicare and Medicaid).

Self Regional Healthcare operates with the goal to provide the best care from infancy to the later stages of life including nursing and home care. Thus, this approach is health care the way it should be with a complete network of care for you and your family.

Self Medical Group is a network of primary care, specialists and hospital based physicians who work together to provide patients comprehensive health care. From a cold to cardiac care, these physicians provide access to the level of care you need.

And, as affiliates of Self Regional Healthcare, they have access to the resources, diagnostics and technology of a nationally recognized regional referral center serving the Lakelands of South Carolina.

Family Healthcare-Clinton is a new way of health care and a lot more than another doctor’s office these days. As a part of Self Medical Group, a team of doctors, family physicians and specialists, nurses and specially trained staff all work together for your health. They provide access to advanced diagnostics and specialty services

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and the resources of the area’s largest health care provider — a complete network of care for you and your family.

Family Healthcare-Clinton focuses on the needs of the entire family, including family medicine, pediatric medicine, preventive medicine, adult and child immunizations, lab tests and X-rays, women’s health, adult and geriatric care and minor surgery. The staff has board certified physicians in family medicine and board certified nurse practitioners.

Patients should receive more than just a medical diagnosis from their physician; they should receive personalized care provided by a family physician. Physicians feel that it is important for individuals to have a medical home, where a level of comfort, communication and trust can be established.

Express Medical Care–Laurens provides high-quality urgent care that is affordable and convenient. By offering after-hours, walk-in and weekend service, board certified physicians strive to give you the care you need when you need it.

Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic provides free medical care to citizens who are without private insurance, government assistance or the financial resources to afford such care. The clinic is staffed by volunteers and funded by other sources, including private donations.

The Whitten Center, located in Clinton, is the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs’ largest residential services facility for those individuals who are mentally handicapped or have behavioral problems.

The Laurens County Health Department and Laurens County Department of Social Services provide numerous health-related programs, from training to temporary aid for limited-income families.

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HEALTH CARE Manor, Langston House, Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center, NHC Healthcare, Carolina Gardens, Clinton Presbyterian Community and the Hospice of Laurens County. For a full list, call the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce.

The Hospice of Laurens County was started in 1987 to provide medical, psychosocial and spiritual support to those patients and families in our area dealing with end-of-life issues. In 2008, a new 12-bed Hospice Inpatient Facility was built to provide hospice care to those patients who are unable to stay at home. This $5.5 million facility provides state-of-the-art hospice care in an environment that is comfortable, serene and family-friendly.

Other hospice services available to Laurens County residents are AgapĂŠ Hospice and Hospice Care of SC. Hospice of Laurens County, Clinton.

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Buyers Guide #1 Sign Designs Signs........................................ 864-682-7810

AMIkids Piedmont Service Organizations.......864-833-4505

100 Club of Laurens County Service Organizations........864-833-2716

AMT, Inc. Manufacturing.................... 864-682-3445

1st Franklin Financial Financial Services...............864-984-6523

Aqua Dads Pressure Washing Cleaning/Restoration Services ................................................. 864-684-8689

2K Machine & Fabrication Manufacturing & Processing ..................................................864-684-8108 911 Restoration of Upstate S. C. Cleaning/Restoration Services ................................................. 864-707-6066

A A Taste of Home Restaurants.......................... 864-681-2004 Aaron B. Carner, DMD, LLC Dentists................................... 864-223-0543 ACI Industries Manufacturing.................... 864-682-2597 Adair Apothecary Pharmacies..........................864-984-2696 Adair & Thomas Construction, LLC Construction......................... 864-923-2359 Adams Building Supply Building Supplies................864-833-3303 Advanced Drug Testing Services Employment Services........ 864-984-3500

Aramark Campus Services Food Services........................ 864-833-8391 Arbors at Fairview Apartments........................... 864-228-3892 Arthur State Bank Banks...................................... 864-833-1588 Asbury Adventures, LLC Outdoor Recreation........... 864-766-9031 Assisting Angels Inc. Home Healthcare................. 864-681-1123 Asten Johnson, Inc. Manufacturing................... 864-833-3800 Auctions United, Inc. Real Estate............................800-222-5003 Automoney of Clinton Financial Services................864-547-1968 Automoney Title Loans of Laurens Financial Services.................864-715-0941

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Affordable Car Rentals of Laurens Automobile Rentals............864-984-3576

Badcock Furniture Furniture/Appliance Sales .................................................. 864-682-5601

Agnew Development Company, LLC Real Estate.............................864-681-7365

Bagwell Contractors Contractors...........................864-833-6764

AgSouth Farm Credit Agriculture............................864-984-3379

Bailey and Son Engineering, Inc Engineers................................ 864-232-1284

AirMedCare Network Medical Services..................864-483-8653

Bailey Manor Retirement Communities.....864-833-3425

Alexander Family Farms Agriculture............................864-923-5389

Baldwin Automotive Automobile Sales & Services ..................................................864-984-3576

All-Dry of the Carolinas, Inc. Contractors...........................864-984-2308 “All Saints” Episcopal Church Churches................................ 864-833-1388 Alupress Manufacturing................... 864-766-4800 Ameri-Pak, Inc. Manufacturing................... 864-862-8696 American Red Cross Service Organizations...... 864-938-6306 AMICK Farms, LLC Agriculture.............................803-532-1400

Ballentine Toyota Automobile Sales & Services .................................................. 864-229-5052 Bar W Ranch Agriculture.............................864-313-0656 BB&T Insurance Services Inc. Insurance............................... 864-297-4444 Belk Department Stores.............864-984-6525 Bell Federation Center of the Blind Service Organizations........864-984-4714

Better Business Bureau- Upstate SC Service Organizations....... 864-242-5052 Bishop Tire/Oil Depot Automobile Repairs & Services ..................................................864-833-4780 Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC Insurance................. 800-288-2227 41004 Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps (SweepStuff, Inc.) Chimney Sweeps................. 864-682-5422 BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC Manufacturing.................... 864-989-2772 Bojangles’ Restaurant Inc. - Clinton Restaurants.......................... 864-938-1082 Bojangles’ Restaurant Inc. Laurens Restaurants.......................... 864-983-1096 Boyd Management - Columbia Apartments........................... 864-947-4776 Boyd Management - Clinton Apartments............................864-833-3105 Braswell Gymnastics & Rec Center Gymnastics............................864-683-2510 Brawo USA, Inc. Manufacturing.....................864-682-5178 Bryant’s Body Shop Automobile Body Shop.....864-984-4077 Buck Stove, Pool and Spa, Inc. Retail.........................................864-681-0011 Buck’s Auto Sales of Hickory Tavern Automobile Sales..................864-575-2116 Budweiser of Spartanburg, Inc. Distributors...........................800-273-6720 Bush River Realty, LLC Real Estate............................864-547-8469

C Carolina Beautiful Landscaping..........................864-833-5341 Carolina Concrete Company, Inc. Cement, Gravel & Stone Supplies ..................................................864-833-0572 Carolina Gardens at Laurens Retirement Communities.... 864-984-9844 Carolina Print Consultants Printers.................................. 864-683-0020 Carolina Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. Medical...................................864-938-0426

Carolina Recycling Group Recycling Services............... 864-833-3444 Carolina Vascular Lab Medical.................................. 864-833-0350 Carter’s Jewelers Jewelers.....................................864-984-2151 Cauble’s Farm & Garden Landscaping..........................864-923-1559 Central Carolina RR Co., Inc. Railroads..............................864-984-0040 Century 21 - The Gresham Company Real Estate..............................864-984-3511 CeramTec Manufacturing..................... 864-682-1198 Certified Security Systems, Inc. Security Systems.................. 864-872-1000 Chicago Bridge & Iron Manufacturing................... 864-682-4000 Chick-fil-A Laurens County Restaurants..........................864-682-4663 China Star Restaurants..........................864-681-0886 City of Clinton Government..........................864-833-7505 City of Fountain Inn Government...........................864-862-4421 City of Laurens Government..........................864-984-3933 Clemson University Extension Service Government Offices & Agencies ...................................................864-984-2514 Clinton Animal Hospital Veterinarians.......................864-833-2487 Clinton Dental Care Dentists.................................. 864-833-5400 Clinton Dialysis Center Medical................................... 864-833-0150 Clinton Economic Development Corp.

Business Recruiting............864-833-7505 Clinton High School Education.............................. 864-833-0817 Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority Utilities.....................................864-833-1862 Clinton Tire Service, Inc. Automobile Repairs & Services ..................................................864-833-4977 Clinton True Value Hardware Retail-Hardware................864-833-6779

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BUYERS GUIDE Clock Family Restaurant of Laurens, Inc. Restaurants......................... 864-938-2300 Comfort Suites Hotels/Motels...................... 864-833-1800 Commission of Public Works Utilities.................................... 864-681-4300 Confident Smiles of Laurens Dentists................................... 864-984-7323 Consolidated Pipe & Supply Industrial Supplies.............864-964-9370 Contingent Resource Solutions, LLC Staffing Agencies..................864-681-1668 Cornerstone Investment Management, LLC Financial Advisors...............864-681-0572 Country Fresh, Inc. Manufacturing....................864-876-0470 Cox, Ferguson & Wham, LLC Attorneys................................864-984-2126 Crime Stoppers of Laurens County Organizations/Associations ...............................................864-68-CRIME Cross Hill Hardware and Supply Retail - Hardware...............864-998-5213

Dr. Gill Thomas Optometrists...........................864-833-1162 Dr. James C. Todd Dentists...................................864-984-0444 Dr. Julie O. Childers Dentists...................................864-833-5673 Dr. Peggy Prescott Individuals Dr. T. Eston Marchant Individuals Duke Energy Utilities.................................... 864-370-8199

E Earl Thomason Jewelers Jewelers................................... 864-984-7223 Eastglen Farm Agriculture.............................864-715-0240 Edward Jones - Gary Davis Financial Advisors.............. 864-833-0414

Cruickshanks, A IV, Attorney Attorneys................................ 864-833-5011

Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office Government Offices & Agencies ..................................................864-942-8823

Crystal Bay II HOA Associations..........................864-934-4482

Elaine’s on the Square Retail........................................864-833-2198

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Electric Motor Service of Clinton, Inc. Industrial Supplies.............864-833-3593

Dale Byers Detailing & Auto Accessories Car Wash and Detail.......... 864-681-1656

Ella C. Savage Foundation Organizations.......................864-939-8127

Dance Shop/Laurens City Civic Ballet Dance/Gymnastics............864-683-2623 Dance South Dance/Gymnastics............864-938-9282 Davis Business Systems, Inc. Office Supplies.....................864-984-4958 DeMack Timber, LLC Timber Contractor.............864-682-2546 Dempsey’s Pizza Restaurants......................... 864-833-0404 Destination Honda Recreation.............................864-833-3699 Diversified Contractors, Inc. Contractors............................864-682-9515 Dixon Land Management Land Management............864-833-2099 Dogwood Ridge Farm, LLC Agriculture............................ 864-923-2952 Dr. Bruce A. Marshall Physicians/Surgeons..........864-833-1978 Dr. Daria T. Cronic Individuals

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Elmore Land & Site Developing, Inc. Contractors...........................864-969-2200 Emitec, Inc. Manufacturing.....................864-862-0129 Emma Jane’s Retail....................................... 864-833-0431 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Automobile Rentals..............864-833-1741

F Fairgrounds Senior Village Retirement Communities.....864-682-4075 Faith Baptist Church Churches................................ 864-984-4277 Farm Bureau Insurance............................... 864-984-0413 Fatz Cafe Restaurants..........................864-833-5280 Fellowship Camp & Conference Center Organizations/Associations ................................................. 864-998-3400

Firmin Ford, Inc. Automobile Sales & Services .................................................... 864-682-3111 First Baptist Church of Clinton Churches................................864-833-2578 First Baptist Church of Laurens Churches................................ 864-984-0182 First Citizens Bank Banks......................................864-984-3502 First Presbyterian Church of Clinton Churches.................................864-833-1062 First Presbyterian Church of Laurens Churches................................ 864-984-6561 First United Methodist Church Laurens Churches................................864-984-7696 Fisher Barton, Inc. Manufacturing.....................864-862-3138 Founders FCU Investment Services Investment Services.............864-342-4425 Founders Federal Credit Union Clinton Credit Unions...................... 864-833-6300

Good Times Entertainment, LLC Event Supplies..................... 864-923-0700 Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club Golf Courses..........................864-543-2800 Gray Court-Owings Historical Society Organizations/Associations ..................................................864-876-2667 Gray Funeral Home of Clinton Funeral Homes/Mortuaries ...................................................864-833-1720 Gray Funeral Home of Laurens Funeral Homes/Mortuaries ..................................................864-984-2200 Greater Greenville Assoc. of Realtors Real Estate.............................864-672-4427 Greenville Hospital System Hospitals................................ 864-797-7553 Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce.... 864-223-8431 Gwinn’s Siding & Window Co. Construction..........................800-261-5523

Founders Federal Credit Union Laurens Credit Unions.......................864-938-2420

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Fountain Inn Center for Visual & Performing Arts Organizations/Associations .................................................. 864-409-1050

H2L Consulting Engineers Engineers...............................864-233-8844

H & R Block of Laurens Co Inc. Tax Services..........................864-984-5632

Frontier Communications Communications/Cable....864-963-4531

Halo Cafe’ Restaurants......................... 864-547-2061

Ft. Inn Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce...864-862-2586

Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton Hotels/Motels...................... 864-938-1040

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Hanson Aggregates Construction Materials...... 864-968-1310

Gateway Counseling Center Therapy - Counseling....... 864-833-6500 George A. Reid, Inc. Construction......................... 864-833-2445

Hart Insurance Agency, Allstate Insurance ..............................864-984-2674 Hill Electric Company, Inc. Contractors............................ 864-225-8791

Gilchrist Consultation & Counseling Consultants........................... 864-337-3469

Hillmann & Elmore Structural Eng. LLC Engineers................................864-363-2477

Girl Scouts of SC Service Organizations....... 864-770-1400

Holmes Enterprises Inc. Real Estate.............................864-682-4231

GLEAMS Human Resources Commission, Inc. Service Organizations....... 864-984-4814

Holmes Photography and Square Roots Store Photographers......................864-681-7777

GoClinton.com Newspapers Online............ 864-681-6397

Home Helpers Home Healthcare................864-575-4100

God’s Pantry, Inc. Service Organizations........864-963-4441

Home Sweet Home Interiors Furniture/Appliance Sales ...................................................864-547-1700

GoLaurens.com Newspapers Online............ 864-681-6397 Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of LC Service Organizations....... 864-833-0017

Hospice Care Of South Carolina Hospices.................................864-833-3002 Hospice of Laurens County Hospices.................................864-833-6287

BUYERS GUIDE Howe and Rice, LLC Attorneys............................... 864-833-4748

Laurens County Adult Eduction Education...............................864-938-1524

Laurens County SHRP Service Organizations........864-833-2716

Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers Jewelers....................................864-833-4134

Laurens County Advertiser Newspapers..........................864-984-2586

HRP Associates Inc. Consultants............................ 864-289-0311

Laurens County Branch NAACP Service Organizations...... 864-682-0306

Laurens County Soil & Water Organizations/Associations .......................................... 864-984-6921 101

HTI Employment Solutions Staffing Agencies.................864-467-0330

Laurens County Cancer Association Service Organizations.......864-833-3976

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Ingles Market Incorporated Clinton Groceries.................................864-833-4173

Laurens County Community Theatre, Inc. Organizations/Associations .................................................. 864-833-5228

Ingles Market Incorporated Laurens Groceries..............864-984-7132 International Paper Manufacturing.....................864-682-3272 ISO Poly Films, Inc. Manufacturing................... 864-876-4300

J Jitters Café Restaurants...........................864-833-2198 Junior Leadership Service Organizations........864-833-2716

K K & T Signs Signs........................................864-833-5067 Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. Funeral Homes/Mortuaries ..................................................864-984-4535 Kimura, Inc. Manufacturing................... 864-682-8700 Kingdom Building Service Organizations........864-939-8127

L L & L Office Supply - Clinton Office Supplies...................... 864-833-2521 L & L Office Supply - Laurens Office Supplies......................864-984-2521 Lakeside Country Club Golf Courses...........................864-682-3614 Lanford Industrial Services Contractors...........................864-833-0233 Langston Place Retirement Communities.864-962-4489 Laurens Speedway Recreation............................. 864-984-2427 Laurens Academy Education.............................. 864-682-2324 Laurens County Administration Government Offices & Agencies ..................................................864-984-5484

Laurens County Depart. of Social Services Government Offices & Agencies ..................................................864-833-0100 Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs Service Organizations........864-682-2314 Laurens County Economic Development Industrial Recruiting......... 864-938-0580 Laurens County EMS Ambulances................................................ 911 Laurens County EMS-Non Emergency Ambulances...........................864-984-1574

Laurens County Trails Association Organizations/Associations ....................................................864-871-1255 Laurens County Water & Sewer Commision Utilities....................................864-682-3250 Laurens Dentistry, LLC Dentists................................... 864-715-0688 Laurens District High School Education................................864-682-3151 Laurens Electric Co-op Utilities......................................864-682-3141 Laurens Family Medicine Physicians.............................. 864-984-0571 Laurens Financial Services, Inc. Financial Services................864-984-6551 Laurens Main Street USA Service Organizations........ 864-984-2119 LC Touchdown Club Service Organizations........864-833-2716 Leadership Laurens County Service Organizations........864-833-2716 Lee’s Barbeque Restaurants........................... 864-998-3411

Laurens County Fair Association Service Organizations........ 864-923-3217

Liberty Mutual Insurance Insurance............... 864-676-8080/08762

Laurens County First Steps Service Organizations....... 864-984-8130

Life in Color Events Florists.................................... 864-984-3522

Laurens County Health Care Foundation Organizations....................... 864-981-1959

Lifetime Family Dentistry Dentists.................................. 864-984-6888

Laurens County Humane Society Service Organizations.......864-984-6484 Laurens County Library Libraries..................................864-681-7323 Laurens County Library-Clinton Libraries..................................864-833-1853 Laurens County Literacy Council Education............................. 864-984-0466 Laurens County Memorial Hospital Hospitals................................ 864-833-9100 Laurens County Museum Museums...............................864-681-0670 Laurens County SAFE Home Victims Assitance................ 864-682-7270 Laurens County School District # 55 Education..............................864-984-3568 Laurens County School District #56 Education.............................864-833-0800 Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Government Offices & Agencies ..................................................864-984-4967

Lighthouse RV Park & Marina RV Parks & Marinas........ 864-998-3500 Lohman Hills Creative, LLC Web Site Designs...................573-782-4177 Love Bailey & Associates Accountants/CPAs............864-984-2698 Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. Building Supplies.................864-962-0671 Lowry Mechanical, Inc. Contractors...........................864-984-2589 Lynn Cooper Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Inc. Automobile Sales & Services ....................................................864-833-1741

M M & M Scrap Metal Inc. Recycling Services................ 864-876-1031 M.B. Kahn Construction Company, Inc. Construction..........................864-277-9105

Maggie’s Mane Design Family Hair Care Salon & Spa...........................864-938-6122 Magnolia Bloom Clothier Retail.........................................864-923-5112 Magnolia RV Park and Campground RV Parks & Campgrounds....864-697-1214 Manley Garvin, LLC Accountants/CPAs.............864-229-4951 Mansfield Park Campground, LLC RV Parks & Campground.864-303-1372 March of Dimes Service Organizations....... 864-235-8576 Marcus Cook Farm and Garden Center Landscaping..........................864-876-2351 Marion R. Cook and Associates, Inc. Real Estate............................864-984-4466 Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center Retirement Communities..864-984-4541 Martin Brothers Construction Company Contractors...........................864-876-2634 McCallum Orthodontists Orthodontists.......................864-833-2250 McClary & McCartha Orthodontist Orthodontists.......................864-833-4343 McDonald’s - Clinton Restaurants.......................... 864-833-4816 McDonald’s - Laurens Restaurants...........................864-984-0321 McKinley, Cooper & Co., LLP Accountants/CPAs............ 864-233-1800 McNair Law Firm, P.A. Attorneys................................864-271-4940 Medlin Law Firm, LLC Attorneys................................ 864-681-1340 Metro PCS Communications/Telephone ................................................... 864-715-0447 Mi-Li Angus Farms Agriculture............................864-923-0750 Michael E. Fortune, CPA Accountants/CPAs............864-984-2937 Michelin Americas Research &Development Research & Development..864-683-1326 Mig’s Pizza Castle Restaurants..........................864-983-1000 Milliken & Company - Gilliland Manufacturing......................864-682-3115 Mogul South Carolina Nonwovens Corp.

Manufacturing....................864-876-6645 Montgomery & Riddle Eyecare PA Ophthalmologist................. 864-833-0038 Moon Landing RV Park & Marina RV Parks-Marinas.............864-998-4292

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BUYERS GUIDE MPF Products, Inc. Manufacturing....................864-876-9853

NHC Homecare Home Healthcare...............864-833-2368

Pizza Hut of Clinton Restaurants..........................864-833-4444

Riverside Garage and Tire Auto Repair and Service.. 864-681-0082

Mr. A. King Dixon, II Individuals

Nichols Automotive Services Automobile Repairs & Services ..................................................864-833-6209

Pizza Hut of Laurens Restaurants...........................864-984-0421

Robertson’s ACE Hardware Retail-Hardware................864-984-2280

Mr. Bill Cooper Individuals Mr. Don Jackson Individuals Mr. Edgar C. Taylor Individuals Mr. George Cornelson Individuals Mr. Greg Alexander Individuals Mr. John Topping Individuals Mr. Russell Emerson Individuals Mr. Vic MacDonald Individuals Mrs. Debbie Vaughn Individuals Mrs. Dixie Prickett Individuals Mrs. Reese Young Individuals Ms. Connie Daniels Individuals Ms. Emily Bailey Individuals Ms. Ethel S. Jones Individuals Ms. Joyce Dennis Individuals Ms. Shirley’s Mission Service Organizations........864-923-1879 Musgrove Mill Golf Club, Inc. Golf Courses..........................864-833-6946 Mychal’s Upscale Clothing Retail - Men’s Clothing........ 864-715-1234

N Nationwide Insurance - Scott Taylor Agent Insurance.............................. 864-938-0055 Nationwide Insurance - Steve Wall & Associates LLC Insurance................................864-861-7283 Nationwide Insurance Renea Rowland Insurance............................... 864-833-3472 New Horizon Electric Co-op, Inc. Utilities.....................................864-682-3159 NHC Healthcare, Clinton Long Term Care...................864-833-2550 NHC Healthcare, Laurens Long Term Care...................864-984-6584

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Norbord South Carolina, Inc. Manufacturing..................... 864-697-1242

O O’Dell Manufacturing...................... 864-861-3171 Old 96 District Tourism Commission Tourism.................................. 864-984-2233 Open Door Service Agencies..................864-833-7670

P PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC Organizations/Associations ....................................................864-683-1421 Palmetto Bone and Joint Physicians/Surgeons.........864-833-3046 Palmetto Equestrian Therapy - Equestrian........864-923-4998 Palmetto Heritage Real Estate, Inc. Real Estate............................ 864-984-4198 Park Sterling Bank - Clinton Banks......................................864-938-1000 Park Sterling Bank - Laurens Banks.......................................864-984-2531

Plumfield Farm Agriculture............................864-994-3823 Post 25 American Legion Service Organizations....... 864-677-3397 Potts Forestry & Real Estate Forestry Management......864-833-3834 Precept Staffing, Inc Staffing Agencies................. 864-984-1908 Presbyterian College Catering/Venue..................864-833-2820 Presbyterian College Colleges...................................864-833-2820 Presbyterian Community Retirement Communities. 864-833-5190 Preserving Lake Greenwood Organizations/Associations ..................................................864-998-3938 Prime Line Digital Digital Marketing.................864-346-2427 Print-A-Matic Printers...................................864-984-3554 Printers Associates, Inc. Printers....................................864-833-3136 ProTec Security of Laurens Electric Security Systems....................864-682-3141 Proverbs 31 Winery LC Wineries.................................. 803-361-4102

Patty Craine Real Estate............................ 864-984-4198

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Pet Commander Kennels Pet Services............................571-220-9260

Quillen Manor, LLC Retirement Communities.... 864-601-1440

Pete’s Building & Supply Building Supplies................ 864-984-5813

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Picture This Frame & Gift Shop Retail.......................................864-984-2662 Piedmont Municipal Power Agency Utilities....................................864-877-9632 Piedmont Pest Control Pest Control Services.........864-984-7378 Piedmont Pulp, Inc. Logging Management........864-682-9663 Piedmont Rural Telephone Communications/Telephone ....................................................864-682-3131 Piedmont Technical College Colleges.....................................864-941-8412 Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing Education.............................. 864-682-3702 Piedmont Technical College Laurens County Campus Colleges................................... 864-938-1505

Raymond James Financial Services Christopher B. Benson Financial Advisors............... 864-681-1560

Robin’s Nest on Main Retail........................................864-681-2525 Robinson Grading & Construction LLC Grading & Paving................864-871-2647 Roebuck Building Co., Inc. Construction.........................864-576-6630 Roma Restaurant Restaurants......................... 864-984-6899 Roper Staffing Staffing Agencies................ 864-983-2500 Rosemont Preservation Society Organizations/Associations .................................................. 864-682-5225 Rotary Club of Clinton Civic Organizations Rotary Club of Laurens Civic Organizations Roto Rooter Plumbing & Drain Contractors- Plumbing..... 864-595-0188 Rykard Land Surveying, LLC Surveyors.................................864-984-1137

S Sadler-Hughes Apothecary Pharmacies.......................... 864-833-4000 Salon n More by Eleven Salon & Spa..........................864-984-6352 Sandy Springs Electrical, Inc. Manufacturing.................... 864-683-5777 SC Academy of Family Physicians Physicians.............................. 864-984-7237 SC Empowerment Centre Organizations........................864-923-1817 SC Rural Water Association, Inc. Rural Water Systems.........864-833-5566 SC Vocational Rehabilitation Service Organizations.......864-984-6563

Reinicke Athens, Inc. Manufacturing.......................706-425-5111

Self Medical Group Laurens Medical...................................864-358-5989

Renewable Water Resources Utilities................................... 864-299-4000

Self Regional Physical Therapy Laurens Medical.................................... 864-681-1520

Renwick Screen Printing Printers...................................864-683-5325 Rep. Mark Willis Individuals...............................................N/A Republic Services Services...................................864-277-6500 Reynolds Family Dentistry, PA Dentists.................................. 864-938-6002 Richloom Bailey Plant Manufacturing..................... 864-938-9117

Senator Danny Verdin Individuals ServPro of Newberry & Laurens Counties Cleaning/Restoration Services ....................................................864-833-4411 Shaw Industries Group, Inc. Manufacturing.....................864-939-1372 Sherer Body Shop, Inc. Automobile Body Shop...... 864-984-4311

BUYERS GUIDE Sherman Construction Contractors - Commercial General ..................................................864-277-0060 Sherwin Williams Company Retail.......................................864-984-6548 SHRP Business Solutions, LLC (Strategic HR Professionals) Human Resources................ 864-421-2763 Simple Times Farm Agriculture........................... 864-909-4669 Small Business Development Center Government Offices & Agencies ..................................................864-388-8492 Smith Chevrolet, Inc. Automobile Sales & Services .................................................. 864-984-6581 Smith Dray Line Transportation....................864-269-3696 Smith Investment Company Financial Services............... 864-984-6581 Softlight Corporation Retail/Internet....................864-833-6559 Sonic Drive-In - Clinton Restaurants.......................... 864-833-6001 Sonic Drive-In - Laurens Restaurants...........................864-683-4451 Spartanburg Coca Cola Bottling Co. Distributors........................... 864-582-3467 SPB & Associates Staffing Staffing Agencies..................864-984-2516 Sport Clips Salon & Spa...........................864-228-5801 State Farm Insurance Angela Marlett Insurance.............................. 864-984-0404 State Farm Insurance Joe Kirby Insurance...............................864-984-6538 State Farm Insurance Matt Davis Insurance...............................864-833-5036 Steamers Café Restaurants......................... 864-833-2800 Stoddard Catering Catering..................................864-876-3913 Stoddard Plastering Co., Inc. Plastering...............................864-833-2626 Stokes-Trainor Chevrolet Automobile Sales & Services ................................................. 803-276-8888 Straight Street Laurens, Inc. Service Organizations.......864-684-3337 Sunshine City Retail...................................... 864-833-0044 SunTrust Bank Banks......................................864-984-4582 Superior Auto Center of Laurens Automotive Repairs & Services ...................................................864-984-2015

SwaimBrown , P.A. Accountants/CPAs............864-833-4450

Tokyo Restaurants........................... 864-681-1833

Whiteford’s Drive-In Restaurants.......................... 864-833-0193

Sweet Deb’s Catering Catering.................................864-908-0722

Town of Cross Hill Government..........................864-998-4453

Whiteford’s Giant Burger Restaurants...........................864-984-7512

SYNC Service Organizations........864-833-2716

Town of Gray Court Government...........................864-876-2581

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Townsend & Thompson, Attorneys Attorneys...............................864-984-6555

Whitten Center Government Offices & Agencies .................................................. 864-833-2733

Tapestry, Inc. Retail........................................864-833-6591 TD Bank - Clinton Banks....................................... 864-833-1910

Transit Leasing Portable Storage.................864-984-4444 Trotter’s Restaurant Restaurants...........................864-547-1850

Whoopin’ Grass Lawn Care, LLC Landscaping.........................864-302-6027 Williams Barber Shop Hair Care..............................864-984-5023 Window World of the Upstate Retail...................................... 864-388-9046

TD Bank - Laurens Banks...................................... 864-984-0431

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Teknor Apex Carolina Company Manufacturing....................864-862-7992

Unique 4 You, LLC Retail.......................................864-684-3543

Woodforest National Bank Banks....................................... 864-683-1915

The 50’s Diner & Capitol Theatre Recreation & Restaurant..864-681-1099

Uniscite, Inc. Manufacturing..................... 864-331-4532

Worley Chiropractic Chiropractors........................864-833-1295

The Artist’s Coop Retail.......................................864-984-9359

United Community Bank, Inc. Banks.......................................864-984-4551

WPCC 1410 Radio Stations...................... 864-833-1410

The Blood Connection, Inc. Service Organizations........800-392-6551

United Way of Laurens County Service Organizations....... 864-833-3623

Wynn Enterprises, LLC Retail.......................................864-683-4446

The Clinton Chronicle Newspapers.......................... 864-833-1900

Upper Savannah Council of Governments Government Offices & Agencies .................................................. 864-229-6627

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The Clinton House Recreation.............................864-833-0274 The Farmhouse Bed&Breakfast at Bush River Bed & Breakfasts...................864-833-1217 The Gray House Frame Shop Retail....................................... 864-833-3225 The Joe Adair Outdoor Ed. Center Education..............................864-984-5492 The Law Offices of N. B. Senn, LLC Attorneys................................ 864-715-9529 The Links at Stoney Point and Bermuda’s Golf Courses......................... 864-942-0900 The Links at Stoney Point and Bermuda’s Restaurants......................... 864-942-0900 The Railhouse Restaurant Restaurants..........................864-862-4700 The Surgery & Laser Center Ophthalmologist................. 864-938-9836 The United Agency, Inc. Insurance...............................864-984-4548 Thomas Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning ...................................................864-681-4247 Thompson’s Nursery & Garden Center Landscaping......................... 864-682-2756 Thornwell Home for Children Children’s Homes................ 864-938-2100 TM Properties, LLC Real Estate............................864-575-2800 TNB Financial Services Financial Advisors..............864-766-6026

Upstate Alliance of South Carolina Organizations......................864-283-2300 Upstate Insurance Consultants LLC Insurance...............................864-833-3023 USC-Union at Laurens Colleges.....................................864-938-1517

V Valvoline Express Care Automobile Repairs & Services ...................................................864-681-1888 Vault Salon & Spa Salon & Spa........................... 864-681-2015 Vulcan Materials Company Quarries.................................. 864-876-2101

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WLBG Radio Radio Stations.....................864-984-3544

Yanfeng Manufacturing..................... 864-417-7977 YMCA of Greater Clinton, Inc. Recreation..............................864-833-1555 YMCA of Greater Laurens Recreation.............................864-984-2626 Youngs Community Association Organizations/Associations .................................................. 864-684-9815

Z Zaxby’s - Clinton Restaurants...........................864-547-1940 Zaxby’s - Laurens Restaurants...........................864-681-2100 ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC Manufacturing.................... 864-601-2500

Wal-Mart Distribution Center Distributors........................... 864-682-1500 Wal-Mart Super Center Department Stores............. 864-682-8100 Watkins Show Horses Recreation ............................ 757-903-8572 Wells Fargo Banks..................................... 864-833-0340 Westview Memorial Park Cemetaries............................864-682-4852 Whitaker Floor Coverings, Inc. Flooring .................................803-276-2884

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Category Accountants/CPAs

Love Bailey & Associates 218 West Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2698 www.lovebaileycpa.com Manley Garvin, LLC 340 Main Street Greenwood, SC 29646 864-229-4951 www.manleygarvin.com McKinley, Cooper & Co., LLP 555 N. Pleasantburg Drive Suite 225 Greenville, SC 29607 864-233-1800 www.mckinleycooper.com Michael E. Fortune, CPA 310 Lake Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2937 SwaimBrown , P.A. 301 N. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4450 www.swaimbrown.com

Agriculture

AgSouth Farm Credit 306 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3379 www.agsouthfc.com Alexander Family Farms 447 Mart Teague Street Mountville, SC 29370 864-923-5389 AMICK Farms, LLC 2079 Batesburg Hwy. Batesburg, SC 29006 803-532-1400 www.amickfarms.com Bar W Ranch 2146 Harris Bridge Rd Woodruff, SC 29338 864-313-0656 www.pickyourown.farm/farm/ bar-w-ranch-12199/

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Dogwood Ridge Farm, LLC 425 Roper Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-923-2952 Eastglen Farm 900 Eastglen Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-715-0240 Mi-Li Angus Farms 4368 Indian Creek Road Kinards, SC 29355 864-923-0750 Plumfield Farm Neil S. Crisp 96 Plumfield Farm Rd. Cross Hill, SC 29332 864-994-3823 Simple Times Farm 651 New Hope Church Road Enoree, SC 29335 864-909-4669 www.mysimpletimesfarm.com

Ambulances

Laurens County EMS 321 S. Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 911 www.lcems.net Laurens County EMS-Non Emergency 321 S. Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-1574 www.lcems.net

Apartments

Arbors at Fairview 1000 Arbor Keats Drive Simpsonville, SC 29680 864-228-3892 www.thearborsatfairview.com Boyd Management - Columbia 7700 Trenholm Road Columbia, SC 29223 864-947-4776 www.boydmanagement.com Boyd Management - Clinton 100 Countryside Circle Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3105 www.boydmanagement.com

Associations

Crystal Bay II HOA PO Box 428 Cross Hill, SC 29332 864-934-4482 www.crystalbayiihoa.org

Attorneys

Cox, Ferguson & Wham, LLC 107 E. Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2126 Cruickshanks, A IV, Attorney 200 N. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5011 Howe and Rice, LLC 509 North Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4748 www.howeandrice.com McNair Law Firm, P.A. 104 S. Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 864-271-4940 www.mcnair.net Medlin Law Firm, LLC 1027 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1340 www.medlinlawfirmllc.com The Law Offices of N. B. Senn, LLC 123 W Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-715-9529 www.sennlawfirm.com Townsend & Thompson, Attorneys 210 W. Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6555 townsendthompson.com

Automobile Body Shop Bryant’s Body Shop 223 By-Pass 127 Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4077 www.bryantsbodyshop.net

Sherer Body Shop, Inc. 1206 E. Farley Ave. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4311 www.laurensautobodyrepair.com

Automobile Rentals

Affordable Car Rentals of Laurens 630 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3576 www.baldwinautomotive.com/ page/rentals Enterprise Rent-A-Car 305 East Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1741 www.enterprise.com

Automobile Repairs & Services Bishop Tire/Oil Depot 1207 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4780 www.bishoptire.net

Clinton Tire Service, Inc. 614 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4977 www.clintontireservice.net Nichols Automotive Services 1305 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6209 Riverside Garage and Tire 1521 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-0082 Superior Auto Center of Laurens 102 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2015 Valvoline Express Care 202 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1888 www.valvoline.com

CATEGORY Automobile Sales

Buck’s Auto Sales of Hickory Tavern 13070 Hwy. 76 W. Gray Court, SC 29345 864-575-2116 www.bucksautosales.com

Automobile Sales & Services

Baldwin Automotive 630 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3576 www.baldwinautomotive.com Ballentine Toyota 1305 Highway 72 Bypass Greenwood, SC 29649 864-229-5052 www.ballentinetoyota.com Firmin Ford, Inc. 921 East Main Street - Hwy 76 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3111 www.firminford.com Lynn Cooper Chrysler-DodgeJeep, Inc. 305 East Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1741 www.coopermotorcompany.com Smith Chevrolet, Inc. 200 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6581 www.smithautos.com Stokes-Trainor Chevrolet 2004 Wilson Road Newberry, SC 29108 803-276-8888 www.stokes-trainor.com

Banks

Arthur State Bank 205 Jacobs Hwy. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1588 www.arthurstatebank.com First Citizens Bank 305 West Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3502 www.firstcitizens.com Park Sterling Bank - Clinton 198 Jacobs Hwy. Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-1000 www.parksterlingbank.com

Park Sterling Bank - Laurens 206 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2531 www.parksterlingbank.com

Pete’s Building & Supply 215 Exchange Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-5813

SunTrust Bank 201 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4582 www.suntrust.com

Clinton Economic Development Corp.

211 North Broad St., Suite A Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-7505 www.cityofclintonsc.com

TD Bank 211 South Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1910 www.tdbank.com TD Bank 508 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0431 www.tdbank.com United Community Bank, Inc. 101 West Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4551 www.ucbi.com Wells Fargo 203 South Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0340 www.wellsfargo.com Woodforest National Bank 922 East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-683-1915 www.woodforest.com

Bed & Breakfasts

The Farmhouse Bed&Breakfast at Bush River 3111 Hwy. 56 South Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1217 www.bushriverfarm.com

Building Supplies

Adams Building Supply 405 West Carolina Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3303 www.adamsbuildingsupplies.com Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. 3958 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, SC 29681 864-962-0671 www.lowes.com

Business Recruiting

Car Wash and Detail

Dale Byers Detailing & Auto Accessories 2485 Hwy 221 South Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1656 cell www.facebook.com/Dale-ByersDetailing-Auto-Accessories

Catering

Stoddard Catering 215 Speedway Dr Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-3913 Sweet Deb’s Catering 107 Fountainbrook Lane Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-908-0722 www.sweetdebcatering.com

Catering/Venue

Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce 110 Phoenix Street Greenwood, SC 29646 864-223-8431 www.greenwoodscchamber.org

Children’s Homes

Thornwell Home for Children 302 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-2100 www.thornwell.org

Chimney Sweeps

Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps (SweepStuff, Inc.) 4314 Hwy 49 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-5422 www.blueskychimney.com

Chiropractors

Worley Chiropractic 28072 US-76 E Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1295 www.healthsourceslaurensco.com

Churches

“All Saints” Episcopal Church 505 Calvert Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1388 www.allsaintsclinton.org

Presbyterian College 503 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2820 www.presby.edu

Faith Baptist Church 1607 Greenwood Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4277 thefaithbaptistchurch.com

Cement, Gravel & Stone Supplies

First Baptist Church of Clinton 301 South Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2578 www.fbcclintonsc.com

Carolina Concrete Company, Inc. 54 Burts Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0572 www.carolinaconcrete.net

Cemetaries

Westview Memorial Park 5740 Hwy 76 West Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-4852

Chambers of Commerce Ft. Inn Chamber of Commerce 102 Depot Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-862-2586 www.fountaininnchamber.org

First Baptist Church of Laurens 300 West Main St. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0182 www.fbclaurens.org First Presbyterian Church of Clinton 410 East Carolina Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1062 www.fpcclinton.org First Presbyterian Church of Laurens 400 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6561 www.firstpreslaurens.org

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CATEGORY First United Methodist Church Laurens 244 W Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-7696 www.firstmethodistlaurens.com

USC-Union at Laurens 507 N. Harper St. Ext. Laurens, SC 29360 864-938-1517 www.uscunion.sc.edu/laurens/ laurens.html

Construction Materials

Civic Organizations

Communications/Cable

Consultants

Rotary Club of Clinton PO Box 692 Clinton, SC 29325 www.facebook.com/ RotaryClubOfClintonSc

Rotary Club of Laurens PO Box 167 Laurens, SC 29360 www.laurensrotary.com

Cleaning/Restoration Services

911 Restoration of Upstate S. C. 110 Fairlane Drive Simpsonville, SC 29680 864-707-6066 www.911restorationupstatesc.com Aqua Dads Pressure Washing 568 Metric Raod Laurens, SC 29360 864-684-8689 www.theaquadads.com ServPro of Newberry & Laurens Counties 123 W Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-833-4411 www.servpronewberry laurenscounties.com

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Frontier Communications 204 W. Curtis Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 864-963-4531 www.frontier.com

Communications/ Telephone Metro PCS 220 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-715-0447 www.metropcs.com

Piedmont Rural Telephone 201 Anderson Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3131 www.prtcnet.com

Construction

Adair & Thomas Construction, LLC PO Box 1561 Clinton, SC 29325 864-923-2359 www.facebook.com/ AdairThomasConstruction/ George A. Reid, Inc. 18791 Highway 72 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2445

Piedmont Technical College 620 Emerald Road N Greenwood, SC 29648 864-941-8412 www.ptc.edu

Gwinn’s Siding & Window Co. 2785 Highway 221 South Laurens, SC 29360 800-261-5523 www.gwinnssiding.com

Piedmont Technical College Laurens County Campus 663 Medical Ridge Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-1505 www.piedmont.tec.sc.us

M.B. Kahn Construction Company, Inc. 116 N Old Standing Spring Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-277-9105 www.mbkahn.com

Presbyterian College 503 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2820 www.presby.edu

Roebuck Building Co., Inc. 3600 S. Church St. Ext. Roebuck, SC 29376 864-576-6630 www.roebuckbuildings.com

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Hanson Aggregates 107 Aaron Tippin Drive Greer, SC 29652 864-968-1310 www.heidelbergcement.com Gilchrist Consultation & Counseling 121-A West Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-337-3469 HRP Associates Inc. 1327-D Miller Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-289-0311 www.hrpassociates.com

Contractors

All-Dry of the Carolinas, Inc. 432 Church Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2308 www.all-dry.com Bagwell Contractors 13233 Hwy 56 N Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6764 www.bagwellcontractors.com Century 3 Inc. 112 S Main st Greer, SC 29650 864-879-0123 www.century3inc.com Diversified Contractors, Inc. 1021 Gristmill Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-9515 Elmore Land & Site Developing, Inc. 300 Cox Road Enoree, SC 29335 864-969-2200 Hill Electric Company, Inc. 2017 East River Street Anderson, SC 29621 864-225-8791 www.hillelectric.net Lanford Industrial Services 2901 Hwy 72 W Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0233 www.lanfordindustrial.com

Lowry Mechanical, Inc. 111 Rosemary Lane Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2589 www.lowrymechanical.com Martin Brothers Construction Company 5497 S. Frontage Road Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-2634 www.mbccinc.com

Contractors Commercial General

Sherman Construction 1330 Piedmont Highway Piedmont, SC 29673 864-277-0060 www.shermanconstruction.com

Contractors- Plumbing

Roto Rooter Plumbing & Drain 2149 E. Blackstock Road Roebuck, SC 29376 864-595-0188 www.rotorooter.com

Credit Unions

Founders Federal Credit Union - Clinton 24543 Highway 76 Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6300 www.foundersfcu.com Founders Federal Credit Union Laurens 1307 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-938-2420 www.foundersfcu.com

Dance/Gymnastics

Dance Shop/Laurens City Civic Ballet 917 C East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-683-2623 www.thedanceshop.org Dance South 30001 Hwy 76 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-9282 www.dancesouthstudio.com

Dentists

Aaron B. Carner, DMD, LLC 1113 Medical Ridge Rd. Clinton, SC 29325 864-223-0543 www.greenwood-perio.com

CATEGORY Clinton Dental Care 203 Jacobs Hwy. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5400 www.clintondentalcare.com Confident Smiles of Laurens 318 W. Farley Avenue Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-7323 www.smilelaurens.com Dr. Gary F Crow 23454 Hwy 76 E Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5793 www.drgarycrowdmd.com Dr. James C. Todd 443 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0444 www.drjctodd3.com Dr. Julie O. Childers 700 Plaza Circle Suite M Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5673 www.drjuliechilders.com Laurens Dentistry, LLC 810 East Main Street Suite G Laurens, SC 29360 864-715-0688 www.laurensdentistry.com Lifetime Family Dentistry 310 Owings Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6888 www.lifetimefamilydentistry.com Reynolds Family Dentistry, PA 85 Professional Park Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-938-6002 www.rfdentistry.com

Department Stores Belk 911 East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6525 www.belk

Wal-Mart Super Center 922 East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-8100 www.walmart.com

Laurens District High School 5058 Highway 76 West Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3151 www.laurens55.k12.sc.us

Edward Jones - Gary Davis 107 E. Pitts Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0414 www.edwardjones.com

Budweiser of Spartanburg, Inc. 6645 Pottery Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 800-273-6720 www.budweiser.com

Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing 109 Innovation Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3702 www.ptc.edu

Raymond James Financial Services Christopher B. Benson 332 Church Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1560 www.raymondjames.com/ christopherbbenson

Spartanburg Coca Cola Bottling Co. 500 W. Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29304 864-582-3467 www.cocacolaunited.com

The Joe Adair Outdoor Ed. Center 110 Scout Creek Court Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-5492 www.laurens55.org

TNB Financial Services 300 Caroline Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-766-6026 www.tnbfinancial.com

Wal-Mart Distribution Center 1050 Vern Cora Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-1500 www.walmart.com

Employment Services

1st Franklin Financial 116 E. Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6523 www.1ffc.com

Digital Marketing

Prime Line Digital 1511 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-346-2427 www.primelinedigital.com

Distributors

Education

Clinton High School 18132 Hwy. 72 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0817 www.lcsd56.org/chs Laurens Academy 3515 Highway 49 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-2324 www.laurensacademy.com Laurens County Adult Eduction 663 Medical Ridge Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-1524 www.laurenscountyadulted.org Laurens County Literacy Council 221 West Laurens St. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0466 Laurens County School District # 55 301 Hillcrest Dr Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3568 www.laurens55.k12.sc.us Laurens County School District # 56 211 North Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0800 www.lcsd56.org

Advanced Drug Testing Services 328 Hillcrest Dr Suite #5 Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3500 www.preceptstaffing.com

Engineers

Bailey and Son Engineering, Inc 124 Edinburg Court Suite 209 Greenville, SC 29607 864-232-1284 www.base91.com H2L Consulting Engineers 116 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Greenville, SC 29607 864-233-8844 www.h2l.com Hillmann & Elmore Structural Eng. LLC 1487 Lakeview Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-363-2477 www.hillmann-elmore.com

Event Supplies

Good Times Entertainment, LLC 18781 Hwy 72 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-923-0700 www.goodtimesandtents.com

Financial Advisors

Cornerstone Investment Management, LLC 121-C W. Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-0572 www.cornerstonelaurens.com

Financial Services

Automoney of Clinton 200 West Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-547-1968 www.automoneytitleloans.com Automoney Title Loans of Laurens 923 East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-715-0941 www.automoneytitleloans.com Laurens Financial Services, Inc. 647 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6551 Smith Investment Company 200 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6581 www.smithautos.com

Flooring

Whitaker Floor Coverings, Inc. 2625 Winnsboro Road Newberry, SC 29108 803-276-2884 www.whitakerfloorcovering.com

Florists

Life in Color Events 228 Church Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3522 www.lifeincolorevents.com, lifeincolorfloral.com

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CATEGORY Food Services

Aramark Campus Services 401 S. Holland Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-8391 www.aramark.com

The Links at Stoney Point and Bermuda’s 709 Swing About Road Greenwood, SC 29649 864-942-0900 www.thelinksatstoneypoint.com

Small Business Development Center 320 Stanley Avenue Greenwood, SC 29649 864-388-8492 www.clemson.edu/sbdc

Cross Hill Hardware and Supply 958 North Main Street Cross Hill, SC 29332 864-998-5213 www.facebook.com/ crosshillhardwareandsupply

Forestry Management

Government

Upper Savannah Council of Governments 430 Helix Road Greenwood, SC 29646 864-229-6627 www.uppersavannah.com

Robertson’s ACE Hardware 340 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2280 www.acehardware.com

City of Fountain Inn 200 North Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-862-4421 www.fountaininn.org

Whitten Center 28373 Hwy 76 Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2733 www.whittencenterparentsclub. com

Potts Forestry & Real Estate 210 York Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3834

Funeral Homes/ Mortuaries

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton 504 E. Carolina Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1720 www.grayfuneralhome.com Gray Funeral Home of Laurens 500 W. Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-984-2200 www.grayfuneralhome.com Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. 606W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4535 www.thekennedymortuary.com

Furniture/Appliance Sales Badcock Furniture 917 East Main Street, Ste F Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-5601 www.badcock.com

Home Sweet Home Interiors 100 Laurens St Clinton, SC 29325 864-547-1700 www.homesweethomeinteriors.net

Golf Courses

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City of Clinton 404 N. Broad St., Ste. A Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-7505 www.cityofclintonsc.com

City of Laurens 126 East Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3933 www.cityoflaurenssc.com Town of Cross Hill 539 N. Main Street Cross Hill, SC 29332 864-998-4453 www.townofcrosshill.com Town of Gray Court 329 W. Main Street Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-2581 www.townofgraycourt.sc.gov

Government Offices & Agencies

Clemson University Extension Service 219 West Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2514 www.clemson.edu/laurens

Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club 101 Grand Harbor Boulevard Ninety Six, SC 29666 864-543-2800 www.grandharbor.net

Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office 600 Monument Street Greenwood, SC 29646 864-942-8823 www.scsolicitor8.org

Lakeside Country Club 1 Country Club Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3614 www.thelakesidecc.com

Laurens County Administration 353 Church Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-5484 www.laurenscountysc.org

Musgrove Mill Golf Club, Inc. 792 Musgrove Mill Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6946 www.musgrovemillgc.com

Laurens County Sheriff’s Office 216 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4967 www.laurenssheriff.org

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Government Offices & Agencies

Laurens County Depart. of Social Services 93 Human Services Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0100 www.dss.sc.gov

Grading & Paving Robinson Grading & Construction LLC 22420 Hwy 76 E. Laurens, SC 29360 864-871-2647

Groceries

Ingles Market Incorporated 312 Jacobs Hwy Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4173 www.ingles-markets.com Ingles Market Incorporated 901 East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-7132 www.ingles-markets.com

Gymnastics

Braswell Gymnastics & Rec Center 970 Old Airport Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-683-2510 www.teambgc.com

Hardware

Clinton True Value Hardware 200 East Carolina Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6779 www.truevalue.com

Heating & Air Conditioning

Thomas Mechanical 309 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-4247 www.thomasmechanical.com

Home Healthcare

Assisting Angels Inc. 644 N. Harper St Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1123 www.assistingangels.com Home Helpers 1 Liberty Lane Laurens, SC 29360 864-575-4100 www.laurenshomecare.com NHC Homecare 700 Plaza Circle, Suite 0 Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2368 www.nhchomecare.com

Hospices

Hospice Care Of South Carolina 110 Dillon Drive Spartanburg, SC 29307 864-833-3002 www.hospicecare.net Hospice of Laurens County 1304 Springdale Drive Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6287 www.hospiceoflaurenscounty.com

Hospitals

Greenville Hospital System 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-797-7553 www.ghs.org Laurens County Memorial Hospital 22725 Hwy 76 E. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-9100 www.ghs.org

CATEGORY Hotels/Motels

Comfort Suites 12865 Hwy. 56 North Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1800 www.comfortsuites.com Hampton Inn & Suites Clinton 201 East Corporate Centre Dr. Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-1040 www.hilton.com

Human Resources

SHRP Business Solutions, LLC (Strategic HR Professionals) Clinton, SC 29325 864-421-2763 www.shrpsolutions.com

Individuals

Dr. Daria T. Cronic Clinton, SC 29325 Dr. Peggy Prescott Laurens, SC 29360 Dr. T. Eston Marchant Clinton, SC 29325 Mr. A. King Dixon, II Laurens, SC 29360 Mr. Bill Cooper Enoree, SC 29335 Mr. Don Jackson Ware Shoals, SC 29692 Mr. Edgar C. Taylor Laurens, SC 29360 Mr. George Cornelson Clinton, SC 29325 Mr. Greg Alexander Hilton Head, SC 29938 Mr. John Topping Laurens, SC 29360 Mr. Russell Emerson Clinton, SC 29325 Mr. Vic MacDonald Laurens, SC 29360 Mrs. Debbie Vaughn Laurens, SC 29360 Mrs. Dixie Prickett Clinton, SC 29325 Mrs. Reese Young Clinton, SC 29325

Ms. Connie Daniels Laurens, SC 29360 Ms. Emily Bailey Clinton, SC 29325 Ms. Ethel S. Jones Clinton, SC 29325 Ms. Joyce Dennis Laurens, SC 29360 Rep. Mark Willis Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Senator Danny Verdin Laurens, SC 29360

Industrial Recruiting

Laurens County Economic Development 291 Professional Park Rd. Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-0580 www.growlaurenscounty.com

Industrial Supplies

Consolidated Pipe & Supply 1727 Whitehorse Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-964-9370 www.consolidatedpipe.com Electric Motor Service of Clinton, Inc. Hwy 72 & 56 Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3593 www.emsofclinton.com

Insurance

BB&T Insurance Services Inc. PO Box 27149 Greenville, SC 29616 864-297-4444 www.bbt.com Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC I-20 at Alpine Road AX-340 Columbia, SC 29219 800-288-2227 41004 www.southcarolinablues.com Farm Bureau 726 E. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0413 www.scfbins.com Hart Insurance Agency, Allstate 780 East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2674 agents.allstate.com/joseph-hartlaurens-sc1.html

Liberty Mutual Insurance 10 Patewood Dr. Suite 120 Greenville, SC 29615 864-676-8080/08762 www.libertymutual.com Nationwide Insurance Scott Taylor 1650 Highway 72 West Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-0055 www.stevewallinsurance.com

Investment Services

Founders FCU Investment Services 1307 Boiling Springs Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-342-4425 www.foundersfcinvestments.com

Jewelers

Carter’s Jewelers 810 E. East Main Street Suite F Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2151

Nationwide Insurance Steve Wall & Associates LLC 790 E. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-861-7283 www.stevewallinsurance.com

Earl Thomason Jewelers 102 E. Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-7223 www.facebook.com/ thomasonjewelers/

Nationwide Insurance Renea Rowland 405 N. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3472 www.rowlandinsurance.net

Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers 126 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4134 www.facebook.com/pages/ Hoyt-Hanvey-Jewelers

State Farm Insurance Angela Marlett 311 Hillcrest Drive Ste. B Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0404 www.statefarm.com

Dixon Land Management 16 Peachtree Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2099

State Farm Insurance Joe Kirby 918 West Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6538 www.joekirby.net State Farm Insurance Matt Davis 906 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5036 www.mattdavisagency.com

Land Management

Landscaping

Carolina Beautiful 11086 Highway 56 N Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5341 Cauble’s Farm & Garden 635 Bell Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-923-1559 www.facebook.com/ caublesfarmandgarden/

The United Agency, Inc. 210 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4548 www.correllinsurance.com

Marcus Cook Farm and Garden Center 1229 Highway 92 Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-2351 www.marcuscookfarms.com

Upstate Insurance Consultants LLC 301-A North Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3023 www.upstate-insurance.com

Thompson’s Nursery & Garden Center 2956 Lakeview Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-2756 www.thompsonsnursery.com

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CATEGORY Whoopin’ Grass Lawn Care, LLC Post Office Box 534 Laurens, SC 29360 864-302-6027 www.facebook.com/ whoopingrasslawncare/

Libraries

Laurens County Library 1017 West Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-7323 www.lcpl.org Laurens County Library-Clinton 107 Jacobs Hwy. Suite A Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1853 www.lcpl.org

Logging Management Piedmont Pulp, Inc. 1466 Curry Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-9663 www.piedmontpulp.com

Long Term Care

NHC Healthcare, Clinton 304 Jacobs Hwy Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2550 www.nhcclinton.com NHC Healthcare, Laurens 379 Pinehaven Street Ext Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6584 www.nhclaurens.com

Manufacturing

ACI Industries 2 Technology Place Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-2597 www.appliedceramics.com Alupress 114 Hunter Industrial Park Rd Laurens, SC 29360 864-766-4800 www.alupress.com Ameri-Pak, Inc. 477 South Woods Drive Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-862-8696 AMT, Inc. 1451 Stagecoach Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3445 www.amt-usa.com

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Asten Johnson, Inc. 400 Asten Rd. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3800 www.astenjohnson.com

Milliken & Company - Gilliland 1108 Church Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3115 www.milliken.com

Yanfeng 101 International Blvd.

Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-417-7977 www.yfai.com

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC 1400 Hwy 1015 Greer, SC 29651 864-989-2772 www.bmwusfactory.com

Mogul South Carolina Nonwovens Corp.

100 ISO Parkway Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-6645 www.facebook.com/mogulsb/

ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC 2846 N. Old Laurens Road Gray Court, SC 29645 864-601-2500 ww.zf-world.com

MPF Products, Inc. 3046 Bramlette Church Rd Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-9853 www.mpfpi.com

Manufacturing & Processing

Brawo USA, Inc. 499 Hunter Industrial Park Rd Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-5178 www.uniforbrass.com CeramTec One Technology Place Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-1198 www.ceramtec.com Chicago Bridge & Iron 336 Old Airport Rd. Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-4000 www.cbi.com Country Fresh, Inc. 725 Friendship Church Road Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-0470 www.countryfreshinc.com Emitec, Inc. 5200 South Nelson Drive Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-862-0129 www.emitec.com Fisher Barton, Inc. 100 Industrial Blvd.

Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-862-3138 www.fisher-barton.com International Paper 21313 Hwy 221 North Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3272 www.internationalpaper.com ISO Poly Films, Inc. 101 ISO Parkway Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-4300 www.isopoly.com Kimura, Inc. 102 Cherry Blossom Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-8700 www.kimurainc.com

Norbord South Carolina, Inc. 564 Woodyard Road Kinards, SC 29355 864-697-1242 www.norbord.com O’Dell 13833 Indian Mound Road Ware Shoals, SC 29692 864-861-3171 www.odellcorp.com Reinicke Athens, Inc. PO Box 5340 Athens, GA 30607 706-425-5111 www.rai-usa.com Richloom Bailey Plant 100 Bailey Plant Rd. Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-9117 www.richloom.com Sandy Springs Electrical, Inc. 8244 Hwy 308 Laurens, SC 29360 864-683-5777 Shaw Industries Group, Inc. 877 Torrington Rd Clinton, SC 29325 864-939-1372 www.shawfloors.com Teknor Apex Carolina Company 1092 Old Laurens Rd. Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-862-7992 www.teknorapex.com Uniscite, Inc. 28 Global Drive, Ste. 106 Greenville, SC 29607 864-331-4532 www.unisciteinc.com

2K Machine & Fabrication 3448 Highway 14 Laurens, SC 29360 864-684-8108

Medical

Carolina Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. 300 Plaza Circle, Suite E Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-0426 www.carolinaprosthetics.com Carolina Vascular Lab 160 Academy Avenue Greenwood, SC 29646 864-833-0350 www.carolinavascularlab.com Clinton Dialysis Center 103 A B Jacks Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0150 Self Medical Group Laurens 22580 Hwy 76 E. Laurens, SC 29360 864-358-5989 www.selfregional.org Self Regional Physical Therapy Laurens 410 Anderson Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1520 www.selfregional.org

Medical Services

AirMedCare Network 307 Wild Geese Way Travelers Rest, SC 29690 864-483-8653 www.airmedcarenetwork.com

Museums

Laurens County Museum 205 W. Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-0670 www.laurenscountymuseum.org

CATEGORY Newspapers

Organizations

The Clinton Chronicle 513 N. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1900 www.clintonchronicle.com

Laurens County Health Care Foundation 111 View Point Court Laurens, SC 29360 864-981-1959 www.lchsfoundation.com

Laurens County Advertiser 226 W. Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2586 www.laurenscountyadvertiser.net

Newspapers Online GoClinton.com 2 Laurensville Lane Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-6397 www.golaurens.com GoLaurens.com 2 Laurensville Lane Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-6397 www.golaurens.com

Office Supplies

Davis Business Systems, Inc. 659 N. Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4958 www.davisbusinesssystems.com L & L Office Supply 114 N Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2521 www.l-lofficesupply.com L & L Office Supply 123 Fleming Street Bypass Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2521 www.l-lofficesupply.com

Ophthalmologist

Montgomery & Riddle Eyecare PA 22995 Highway 76 E Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0038 www.live2see.com The Surgery & Laser Center 136 Professional Park Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-9836 www.live2see.com

Optometrists

Dr. Gill Thomas 204 E. Carolina Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1162 www.visionsource-drgillthomas. com

Ella C. Savage Foundation 124 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-939-8127

SC Empowerment Centre 1020 Old Airport Rd Laurens, SC 29360 864-923-1817 www.scempower.org SC Empowerment Centre 600 Peachtree Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-923-1817 www.scempower.org Upstate Alliance of South Carolina 124 Verdae Blvd, Suite 202 Greenville, SC 29607 864-283-2300 www.upstatescalliance.com

Organizations/ Associations

Crime Stoppers of Laurens County 921 East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-68-CRIME Fellowship Camp & Conference Center 457 Camp Fellowship Rd Waterloo, SC 29384 864-998-3400 www.campfellowship.org Fountain Inn Center for Visual & Performing Arts 315 N. Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-409-1050 www.fountaininn.org Gray Court-Owings Historical Society P O Box 272 Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-2667 www.gcohistoricalsociety.org

Laurens County Community Theatre, Inc. 203 West Calhoun Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5228 www.lcct.net Laurens County Soil & Water Conservation District 104 Ashley Lane Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6921 101 www.laurensconservation.com Laurens County Trails Association PO Box 1492 Laurens, SC 29360 864-871-1255 www.lctrails.org PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC 3688 Warrior Creek Church Rd. Gray Court, SC 29645 864-683-1421 www.paialowereasterncherokee nationsc.com Preserving Lake Greenwood Meet at 121 W. Court St. Greenwood, SC 29646 864-998-3938 www.preservinglakegreenwood. org Rosemont Preservation Society PO Box 188 Gray Court, SC 29645 864-682-5225 www. rosemontpreservationsociety.org Youngs Community Association 492 Youngs Schoolhouse Road Woodruff, SC 29388 864-684-9815 www.facebook.com/ youngscommunityassociation

Orthodontists

McCallum Orthodontists 23221 Hwy 76 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2250 www.mccallumorthodontics.com McClary & McCartha Orthodontist 1113 Medical Ridge Rd. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4343 www.mccortho.com

Outdoor Recreation Asbury Adventures, LLC 2555 Neeley Ferry Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-766-9031

Pest Control Services Piedmont Pest Control 600 N. Harper St. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-7378 www.piedmontpest.com

Pet Services

Pet Commander Kennels 3368 Green Pond Road Gray Court, SC 29645 571-220-9260 www.petcommanderkennels.com

Pharmacies

Adair Apothecary 911 West Main St. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2696 Sadler-Hughes Apothecary 216 S. Broad St. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4000 www.sadlerhughes.com

Photographers

Holmes Photography and Square Roots Store 115 E. Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-7777 www.holmesphotography.com

Physicians

Laurens Family Medicine 106 Parkview Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0571 www.ghs.org SC Academy of Family Physicians 214B W Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-7237 www.scafp.org

Physicians/Surgeons Dr. Bruce A. Marshall 104 Medical Park Court Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1978

Palmetto Bone and Joint 22971 Hwy. 76 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3046 www.palmettoboneandjoint.com

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Real Estate

Recreation

Portable Storage

Auctions United, Inc. 16 Commerce Court Rome, GA 30161 800-222-5003 www.auctionsunited.com

Laurens Speedway 435 Racetrack Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2427 www.laurensspeedway.com

Bush River Realty, LLC 301 North Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-547-8469 www.bushriverrealty.com

The Clinton House 580 Clinton House Lane Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0274 www.clintonhouse.com

Century 21 - The Gresham Company 433 N. Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3511 www.century21gresham.com

Watkins Show Horses 108 Corvette Drive Gray Court, SC 29645 757-903-8572 www.watkinsshowhorses.com

Stoddard Plastering Co., Inc. 303 W. Carolina Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2626 www.stoddardplastering.com Transit Leasing 200 South Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4444 www.transitleasing.com

Printers

Carolina Print Consultants 1239 Vern Cora Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-683-0020 www.carolinaprint.com Print-A-Matic 403 N. Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3554 Printers Associates, Inc. 100 Hampton Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3136 www.printersassociates.com Renwick Screen Printing 746 Templeton Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-683-5325

Quarries

Greater Greenville Assoc. of Realtors 50 Airpark Court Greenville, SC 29607 864-672-4427 www.ggar.com

Central Carolina RR Co., Inc. 268 E Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0040 www.gwrr.com

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YMCA of Greater Laurens 410 Anderson Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2626 www.laurensymca.org

A Taste of Home 112 Fleming Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-2004 www.facebook.com/pages/ATaste-of-Home Bojangles’ Restaurant Inc. 310 Springdale Drive Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-1082 www.bojangles.com Bojangles’ Restaurant Inc. 302 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-983-1096 www.bojangles.com Chick-fil-A Laurens County 917-A East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-4663 www.CFALaurensCounty.com China Star 507 N. Harper Street Suite A Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-0886

Palmetto Heritage Real Estate, Inc. 1027 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4198 www.palmettoheritage.com

Recycling Services

Dempsey’s Pizza 910 South Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0404 www.facebook.com/pages/ Dempseys-Pizza

Patty Craine 1027 W. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4198 www.palmettoheritage.com

M & M Scrap Metal Inc. 12805 Hwy 101 South Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-1031 www.mandmscrapmetal.com

TM Properties, LLC 13130 Hwy. 76 West Gray Court, SC 29645 864-575-2800

Research & Development

Radio Stations

Railroads

YMCA of Greater Clinton, Inc. 100 YMCA Drive Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1555 www.clintonymca.org

Restaurants

Recreation & Restaurant

Holmes Enterprises Inc. 22361 Hwy 76 E Clinton, SC 29325 864-682-4231 Marion R. Cook and Associates, Inc. 402 Rocky Springs Church Rd Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4466

WPCC 1410 The Large Time Radio 1766 Hwy 72 W. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1410 www.largetime.net

Destination Honda 23165 Hwy 76 Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3699 www.destination-honda.com

Clock Family Restaurant of Laurens, Inc. 24 Fairground Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-938-2300 www.facebook.com/ ClockofLaurens

Vulcan Materials Company 1654 Quarry Rd. Gray Court, SC 29645 864-876-2101 www.vulcanmaterials.com WLBG Radio 104 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3544 www.wlbg.com

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Agnew Development Company, LLC 507 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-7365

The 50’s Diner & Capitol Theatre 104 South Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1099 www.capitoltheatreandcafe.com Carolina Recycling Group 818 Torrington Rd. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3444 www.crgmetals.com

Michelin Americas Research &Development 2440 Hwy. 39 Mountville, SC 29370 864-683-1326 www.michelin.com

Fatz Cafe 179 E. Corporate Center Drive Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5280 www.fatz.com Halo Café 306 E. Carolina Ave. Clinton, SC 29325 864-547-2061 Jitters Café 106 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2198 www.jitterscafeclinton.com

CATEGORY Lee’s Barbeque 16994 Highway 72 W Waterloo, SC 29384 864-998-3411 www.leesbbqcatering.com

The Railhouse Restaurant 1003 N Old Laurens Rd Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-862-4700 www.therailhouserestaurant.com

McDonald’s 105 Fleming Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0321 www.mcsouthcarolina.com

Tokyo 205 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1833

McDonald’s 101 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4816 www.mcsouthcarolina.com/10649 Mig’s Pizza Castle 900 C East Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-983-1000 www.migsoflaurens.com Pizza Hut of Clinton 927 South Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4444 www.pizzahut.com Pizza Hut of Laurens 906 E. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0421 www.pizzahut.com Roma Restaurant 105 E. Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6899

Trotter’s Restaurant 24239 Hwy 76 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-547-1850 www.trottersbuffet.com Whiteford’s Drive-In 711 S. Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0193 Whiteford’s Giant Burger 212 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-7512 www.whitefordsgiantburger.com Zaxby’s 18926 Hwy 72 E Clinton, SC 29325 864-547-1940 www.zaxbys.com Zaxby’s 400 Exchange Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-2100 www.zaxbys.com

Retail

Picture This Frame & Gift Shop 111 W Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2662 Robin’s Nest on Main 263 West Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-2525 www.facebook.com/ RobinsNestSC Sherwin Williams Company 901 E. Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6548 www.sherwin-williams.com Sunshine City 107 East Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0044 www.shopsunshinecity.com Tapestry, Inc. 316 East Carolina Avenue Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6591 www.shoptapestry.com The Artist’s Coop 113 East Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-9359 www.laurensartistcoop.org The Gray House Frame Shop 102 W. Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3225

Buck Stove, Pool and Spa, Inc. 214 Fleming Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-0011 www.buckstovepoolandspa.com

Unique 4 You, LLC 1439 Leesville Church Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-684-3543 www.unique4youdesigns.com

Sonic Drive-In 925 S Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6001 sonicdrivein.com

Elaine’s on the Square 106 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2198 www.elainesonthesquare.com

Window World of the Upstate 2432 Hwy 72/221 East Unit F Greenwood, SC 29649 864-388-9046 www.windowworldgreenwood.com

Steamers Café 104 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2800 www.facebook.com/steamerscafe

Emma Jane’s 105 East Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0431 www.emmajanes.com

Wynn Enterprises, LLC 2604 Stagecoach Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-683-4446 www.wynnenterprisesllc.com

The Links at Stoney Point and Bermuda’s 709 Swing About Road Greenwood, SC 29649 864-942-0900 www.thelinksatstoneypoint.com

Magnolia Bloom Clothier 100 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-923-5112 www.mbclothier.com

Retail - Men’s Clothing

Sonic Drive-In 926 E Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-683-4451 sonicdrivein.com

Mychal’s Upscale Clothing 203 Fleming Street, Suite C Laurens, SC 29360 864-715-1234 www.facebook.com/ mychalsupscale

Retail/Internet

Softlight Corporation PO Box 923 Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6559 www.softlightcorp.com

Retirement Communities Bailey Manor 300 Jacobs Highway Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3425 www.baileymanor. org

Carolina Gardens at Laurens 420 W. Farley Ave. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-9844 www.carolinagardenslaurens.com Fairgrounds Senior Village 197 Fairgrounds Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-4075 www.fairwaymanagement.com Langston Place 939 Springdale Drive Clinton, SC 29325 864-962-4489 www.enlivant.com Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center 1 Martha Franks Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4541 www.marthafranks.com Presbyterian Community 801 Musgrove Street Ext. Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5190 www.preshomesc.org Quillen Manor, LLC 709 Quillen Avenue Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-601-1440 www.quillenmanorliving.com

Rural Water Systems

SC Rural Water Association, Inc. PO Box 479 Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5566 www.scrwa.org

RV Parks & Campgrounds Magnolia RV Park and Campground 567 Fairview Church Road Kinards, SC 29355 864-697-1214 www.magnoliarvparksc.com

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CATEGORY Mansfield Park Campground, LLC 1002 Pittman’s Landing Dr Cross Hill, SC 29332 864-303-1372 www.mansfieldparkcampground. net

RV Parks & Marinas

Lighthouse RV Park & Marina 549 Landing Road Cross Hill, SC 29332 864-998-3500 Moon Landing RV Park & Marina 4105 Watts Bridge Road Cross Hill, SC 29332 864-998-4292 www.moonlandingrvpark.com

Salon & Spa

Maggie’s Mane Design Family Hair Care 100 Milling Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-6122 Salon n More by Eleven 1500 West Main St., Suite E Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6352 www.facebook.com/ salonnmorebyeleven/ Sport Clips 343B Harrison Bridge Road Simpsonville, SC 29680 864-228-5801 www.haircutmensimpsonvillesc. com Williams Barber Shop 344 Fleming Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-5023 Vault Salon & Spa 108 E. Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-2015

Security Systems

Certified Security Systems, Inc. 645 North Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-872-1000 www.certifiedsecurity.us ProTec Security of Laurens Electric PO Box 700 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3141 protecservice.com

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Service Agencies

Open Door 209 East Main Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-7670 www.opendoorchristiancenter.net

Service Organizations 100 Club of Laurens County P.O. Box 248 Laurens, SC 29360 864-833-2716 American Red Cross PO Box 9035 Greenville, SC 29604 864-938-6306 www.redcross.org AMIkids Piedmont 20238 Hwy. 72 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-4505 www.AMIkidspiedmont.org Bell Federation Center of the Blind 1103 N. Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4714 www.nfbofsc.org Better Business Bureau- Upstate SC 408 North Church Street, Suite C Greenville, SC 29601 864-242-5052 www.greenville.bbb.org Girl Scouts of SC Mountains to Midlands, Inc. 5 Independence Point STE 120 Greenville, SC 29615 864-770-1400 www.gssc-mm.org GLEAMS Human Resources Commission, Inc. 125 Gleams St. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-4814 www.gleamnshrc.org God’s Pantry, Inc. 307 McCarter Road Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-963-4441 www.godspantrysc.com Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of LC 245 Human Services Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-0017

Junior Leadership PO Box 248 Laurens, SC 29360 864-833-2716

LC Touchdown Club P.O. Box 248 Laurens, SC 29360 864-833-2716

Kingdom Building PO Box 1005 Clinton, SC 29325 864-939-8127

Leadership Laurens County P.O. Box 248 Laurens, SC 29360 864-833-2716

Laurens County Branch NAACP P.O. Box 196 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-0306 www.laurens.naacp-sc.org/

March of Dimes 37 Villa Road, Suite 317 Greenville, SC 29615 864-235-8576 www.marchforbabies.org

Laurens County Cancer Association 1337 Medical Bridge Rd Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3976 www.hopeincommunity.com

Ms. Shirley’s Mission 99 Persimmon Tree Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-923-1879 www.facebook.com/ coatofkindness/

Laurens County Community Foundation 409 West Main Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-5223 www.laurenscountycf.org

Post 25 American Legion Unit 25 Am Legion Auxiliary 2073 Pine Ridge Road Waterloo, SC 29384 864-677-3397

Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs 1860 Hwy 14 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-2314 www.lcdsnb.org Laurens County Fair Association PO Box 37 Laurens, SC 29360 864-923-3217 Laurens County First Steps 301 Hillcrest Dr Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-8130 www.scfirststeps.org/laurens Laurens County Humane Society PO Box 964 Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-6484 www.laurenshumane.org Laurens County SHRP PO Box 248 Laurens, SC 29360 864-833-2716 Laurens Main Street USA PO Box 1736 Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2119 www.mainstreetlaurens.org

SC Vocational Rehabilitation 22861 Hwy. 76 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-984-6563 www.scvrd.net Straight Street Laurens, Inc. 2108 Ghost Creek Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-684-3337 www.straightstreetlaurens.org SYNC 291 Professional Park Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2716 The Blood Connection, Inc. 1099 Bracken Road Piedmont, SC 29673 800-392-6551 www.thebloodconnection.org United Way of Laurens County 16 Peachtree Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3623 www.uwlc-online.org

Services

Republic Services P.O. Box 188 Cross Anchor, SC 29331 864-277-6500 www.republicservices.com

CATEGORY Signs

Therapy-Couseling

K & T Signs 24150 Hwy 76 East Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-5067 www.ktsigns.com

Therapy - Equestrian

#1 Sign Designs 580 Templeton Road Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-7810 www.1signdesigns.com

Staffing Agencies

Gateway Counseling Center 219 Human Services Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-6500 www.gatewaycounseling.org Palmetto Equestrian Therapeutic Riding Program Clinton, SC 29325 864-923-4998 www.petprogram.org

Contingent Resource Solutions, LLC 4 Laurensville Lane Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-1668 www.crshireright.com

Timber Contractor

HTI Employment Solutions 105 N. Spring Street Suite 200 Greenville, SC 29601 864-467-0330 www.htijobs.com

Old 96 District Tourism Commission PO Box 448 Laurens, SC 29325 864-984-2233 www.sctravelold96.com

Precept Staffing, Inc 328 Hillcrest Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-1908 www.preceptstaffing.com Roper Staffing 1222 N. Harper Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-983-2500 www.roperstaffing.com SPB & Associates Staffing 2 Laurensville Lane Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2516 www.spbassociates.com

Surveyors

Rykard Land Surveying, LLC PO Box 151 169 Lakewood Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-1137 www.rykardsurveying.com

Tax Services

H & R Block of Laurens Co Inc. 350 Church Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-5632 www.hrblock.com

DeMack Timber, LLC 2731 Highway #308 Clinton, SC 29325 864-682-2546

Tourism

Transportation

Smith Dray Line 320 Frontage Road Greenville, SC 29602 864-269-3696 www.smithdray.com

Utilities

Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority 1643 Springdale Drive Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-1862 www.cnnga.com Commission of Public Works 211 Church Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-681-4300 www.lcpw.com Duke Energy 1636 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 864-370-8199 www.duke-energy.com

Laurens Electric Co-op 2254 Highway 14 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3141 www.laurenselectric.com New Horizon Electric Co-op, Inc. 1776 Highway 14 Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3159 www.newhorizonelectric.com Piedmont Municipal Power Agency 121 Village Drive Greer, SC 29651 864-877-9632 www.pmpa.com Renewable Water Resources 561 Mauldin Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-299-4000 www.wcrsa.org

Veterinarians

Clinton Animal Hospital 404 Willard Road Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-2487 www.facebook.com/ ClintonAnimalHospital

Victims Assitance

Laurens County SAFE Home PO Box 744 Clinton, SC 29325 864-682-7270 www.thesafehome.org

Web Site Designs

Lohman Hills Creative, LLC PO Box 105552 Jefferson City, MO 65110 573-782-4177 www.lohmanhills.com

Wineries

Proverbs 31 Winery LC 553 Hillbrook Lane Newberry, SC 29108 803-361-4102 www.proverbs31winery.com

Laurens County Water & Sewer Commision 3850 Highway 221 S Laurens, SC 29360 864-682-3250 www.lcwsc.com

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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Officers Marilyn Easter, Chairman Frank Stovall, Past Chairman Brenda Ligon, Chairman Elect John Young, Treasurer Fran Wiley, Member-At-Large

Directors Class of 2017

Class of 2018

Class of 2019

Blake Davis

Marvin Cartee

Mike Alexander

Jeff Field

Marilyn Easter

Johnnie Bolt

Randy Garrett

Terri Martin

Marshall Davis

Amanda Munyan

Cynthia Pitts

Mike Hobby

Sharon O’Bryant

Brian Reese

Kimberly Kitchens

Frank Stovall

Harriett Reid

Brenda Ligon

Kay Swisher

Allen Wham

John Livingston

John Topping

Fran Wiley

Brent Pahach

John Young

Ernie Segars

Paul Wilkie

Permanent Voting Board Members (Based on position) Jon Caime, Laurens County Administrator Jonathan Coleman, LCDC Executive Director

Chamber Staff Marlene Owings, Vice President of Accounting and Operations Nicole Firmin, Membership and Marketing Specialist Dianne Wyatt, Executive Assistant

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