Service Area Founded in 1939, Laurens Electric serves residential, commercial and industrial consumers in the counties of Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Newberry, Spartanburg and Union. This area, known as the Upstate, is characterized by gently rolling hills, vast meadows, majestic mountains and beautiful scenery. Maintaining a population of more than 850,000, the Upstate is located in the northwest corner of South Carolina with convenient access to the beach, mountains, and larger cities, including Atlanta and Charlotte. For more information, visit Laurens County's Online Presence. Also, please visit Greater Greenville.com or the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce.