Mark N Willis

03/05/2026

Laurens County Special Needs has changed their name officially to Pathwise, and what a great choice. We got to celebrate it today. It has been a blessing to volunteer with this group for 30 plus years. It made my day as I walked down the steps to see them and they were yelling “It’s Mark”. Very thankful for these friendships.

03/05/2026

Clear Spring Fire and Rescue, Fountain Inn Fire Department, along with Canebrake Fire Department, joined the South Carolina Firefighters Association for their annual Legislative Day. Your hard work and commitment to our communities is greatly appreciated.

03/04/2026

Way to go Carpenter!

03/02/2026

FFA day is always great. Laurens Dist 55 and Hillcrest High visited. My favorite of all time is when I asked about animals being raised and if they named them. A student shared she has 3 pigs named after her old boyfriends mothers! We also slipped down to take a look in the State House basement.

02/24/2026

Thank you, Representative Mark N Willis, for supporting full funding for school breakfast and helping ensure students across South Carolina start each day ready to learn. Show your support in the comments!

02/15/2026

We are proud of Randall-Nancy Garrison for testifying before an Agricultural Subcommittee, in an effort to provide protection to horses from fireworks. Garrison Farm is home to show horses and provides riding lessons. They have experienced horses injured by neighboring fireworks.

02/14/2026

Great night celebrating accomplishments of Laurens County, as the emcee of Laurens County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at Presbyterian College.

01/23/2026

Greenville County Schools will have an eLearning day Monday, January 26. Schools and office buildings will be closed. All activities, including athletic events and field trips, are canceled. This decision was made based on the forecasts and timing for ice, freezing rain and sleet, which may result in unsafe road conditions, downed power lines, and loss of electrical services. Because we are an approved eLearning district, this day will not have to be made up and instruction will be provided virtually. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4jmzxu9f

01/23/2026

Laurens Electric update

01/23/2026

Greenville County Schools activities, including athletic events and field trips, are canceled on Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25, 2026. This decision was made based on the forecasts and timing for freezing rain and sleet, which may result in unsafe road conditions, downed power lines, and loss of electrical services. The District’s Inclement Conditions Evaluation Team will continue to monitor weather conditions, and updates regarding next week will be sent through Backpack, local media, and the District’s web page and social media accounts should they be necessary.

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01/23/2026

Update from Duke Energy

With Winter Storm Fern expected to move into the Carolinas this weekend, Duke Energy crews and support teams are completing their preparations and urging customers to finalize their own storm plans.