Governor Kristi Noem Announced As Keynote Speaker for Faith & Freedom BBQ
Laurens SC – U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-3) announced that this year’s special guest for his 10th Annual Faith & Freedom BBQ will be Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota. The event, which will take place on the evening of August 23rd at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, is known as South Carolina’s largest…
Read MoreStudents Attend Summer Orientation at Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, SC (07/21/2021)– Nearly 300 incoming students participated in Summer Orientation 2021 at Bob Jones University on June 18-19 or June 25-26. Incoming students and their parents became familiar with the campus and attended informational sessions about the BJU experience including academics, student development and financial aid. Students were also able to receive academic and…
Read MoreSandra Charlene Shepard Bryson
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Sandra Charlene Shepard Bryson, age 68, wife of Ronald Lee Bryson, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Langston Place in Clinton, SC. She was born September 19, 1952 in Laurens, SC was the daughter of the late Charles A. Shepard and Betty Lyda Shepard. In addition to her husband,…
Read MoreLois Hipp Reames
Laurens, South Carolina Lois Hipp Reames, age 85, of 1401 Chestnut Street Ext. and wife of Thomas Vincent Reames, Sr., passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her home. Born in Fountain Inn, SC, she was the daughter of the late Boyd E. and Mattie Kelley Hipp. Mrs. Reames retired as a secretary for Don…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Sadler-Hughes Apothecary’s New Location
Friday, July 16, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new location of Sadler-Hughes Apothecary. For over 100 years, Sadler Hughes Apothecary has been serving the community and looks forward to continuing its service at the new location, 102 Jacobs Highway in Clinton, SC. Father and son duo, Walter…
Read MoreGrand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Floyd Family Funeral Home
A Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting was hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 16, to celebrate Floyd Family Funeral Home. The owner, Mr. James Floyd Jr., is a Presbyterian College student-athlete alumna, and he has deep roots in the Laurens County Community. James began his funeral services career alongside his mother…
Read MoreOscar Lee Edwards
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Oscar Lee Edwards, age 70, of Clinton, husband of Ann Coleman Edwards, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born May 17, 1951 in Clinton and was a son of the late Verdie and Minnie Black Edwards. He was a veteran of the…
Read MoreWilliam “W.C.” Charles Pulley, Sr.
Dateline – Gray Court, South Carolina William “W.C.” Charles Pulley, Sr., 82, husband of Brenda “Joyce” Haney Pulley for 50 years, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Mr. Pulley was born in Gray Court, S.C., to the late Conway Pace Pulley and Eunice Mae Crocker Pulley. He retired from Mount…
Read MoreMichael Henry Baker, Jr.
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Michael Henry Baker, Jr., infant son of Michel Henry Baker, Sr. and Heather Michelle Walker Baker, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: a sister, Missy Denise Baker; paternal grandparents, George and Carolyn Baker of Gray Court; maternal grandparents, Homer and Amanda…
Read MoreGary Dennis Stover
Laurens, South Carolina Gary Dennis Stover, 73, of 398 Dean Drive, Laurens, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late J.D. and Eva Wilson Stover. Gary was a graduate of Ford High School where he excelled in athletics, especially football. Following graduation, he…
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