Laurens is the seat of Laurens County, and is located in northwestern South Carolina. The city and the county are named for Henry Laurens of Charleston, who was president of the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War. Period map indicate that the town may have originally been named Laurensville.
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The official web site of Laurens, the county seat of Laurens County, South Carolina, presents an overview and history of the city, an introduction to municipal services, departments, and administrative offices, and a guide to area tourism and events.
http://www.cityoflaurenssc.com/
The online news source offers news and sports reports, outdoor and community features, crime reports, obituaries, area photographs, video, and advertising.
http://www.golaurens.com/
Laurens Commission of Public Works
The Laurens CPW offers electric, gas, water and sewer services to its customers in Laurens County, South Carolina. An overview of the utility company and its services is presented, along with a map showing its service area, and contact data.
http://www.lcpw.com/
The web edition features local news and event reporting, a police blotter, sports, opinion, obituaries, an event calendar, video, photographs, and a public forum. Advertising and subscription information are also posted.
http://www.laurenscountyadvertiser.net/
Laurens County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization comprised of businesses and individuals in Laurens County, South Carolina. The organization's mission and goals, leadership, facilities, membership policies, and a member directory are presented, along with a guide to the county.
http://www.laurenscounty.org/cc/
Headquartered in Laurens, South Carolina, the library is a county-wide system operating two branches, a bookmobile, and book deposits for senior citizens. Its locations, hours of operation, calendar of events and programs, and its genealogical research resources are featured.
http://www.lcpl.org/
The online property tax search site allows property owners in Laurens County, South Carolina to search its database of property records, including real estate and motor vehicle tax information, answers to commonly asked questions, and the ability to pay taxes through the site.
http://www.laurenscountysctaxes.com/
Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission
LCWSC provides water and wastewater services to residential and business customers in Laurens County, South Carolina. Its services. address, and office hours are posted, and customers may access their accounts and pay bills online.
http://www.lcwsc.com/
Laurens County, South Carolina
The county's official web site offers information about the county government and the services it provides to its citizens, along with GIS maps, a county department directory and calendar, as well as online tax searches, payment of taxes, and access to various forms and public documents.
http://www.laurenscountysc.org/
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community
Martha Franks is a full service retirement facility situated on fifty-five acres in the heart of downtown Laurens, South Carolina. The stages of care available through the facility are presented, with information on the benefits available, financial data, and a guide for prospective residents.
http://www.marthafranks.com/
Paws Animal Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.
Paws is a state and federally licensed, non-profit organization focused on wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and educational programs, each of which are highlighted, along with its animal adoption programs and other services.
http://www.paws-sc.com/
The membership organization is engaged in the promotion of art and art education in Laurens and the surrounding counties, and in fostering professional, emerging and young artists in the area, offering space for them to show their work. Current and upcoming events and classes are featured.
http://www.laurensartistscoop.org/
Real Radio 860 broadcasts from Laurens, South Carolina. Its shows are highlighted, with schedules, staff biographies and contacts, as well as news and sports reports, photographs, blogs, and a community calendar. Streaming radio is available on local programming.
http://www.wlbg.com/
The YMCA is open to those who want to participate in sports programs, childcare programs, fitness activities, swimming programs, and other activities of the Laurens, South Carolina facility. Its programs, special events, schedules, and staff are identified.
http://www.laurensymca.org/