Peggy Ann Carnes
Peggy Ann Carnes, 84, danced into Heaven on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Ms. Carnes was born in Clinton to the late Furman Jonah Carnes, Sr. and Fonella Taylor Carnes. Peggy was a huge fan of Elvis and a collector of memorabilia from his career. She enjoyed shopping, travel, cooking, baking, and participating in Arts &…
Read MoreStray cat in Gray Court tests positive for rabies
Columbia, South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that a stray cat in Laurens County tested positive for rabies. The stray orange cat found near Geddy and Millrock Church roads in Gray Court, S.C., exposed six people and they have been referred to their health care providers. Two vaccinated dogs…
Read MoreFerqueron graduates from Economic Development Institute
Columbia, S.C. (November 20, 2025) – Dozens of professionals graduated from the 2025 South Carolina Economic Development Institute (The Institute), a premier training program advancing economic development leadership across the state. Among this year’s graduates is Melissa Ferqueron with Laurens County. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA), which,…
Read MoreLacy Ginn Cannon
Lacy Ginn Cannon September 30, 1949-November 20, 2025 Clinton, South Carolina After a brief, yet brave battle with cancer, Lacy Cannon (76) of 18339 Hwy 72 E, passed away. She was born in Clinton and was the daughter of William and Ann Ginn. Lacy is survived by her loving husband, John Cannon, granddaughter, Laney Cannon,…
Read MoreLinda Skinner Murphy
Laurens, South Carolina Linda Skinner Murphy, 76, of Laurens and wife of 58 years to Charles Richard Murphy, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at NHC in Laurens. Born in Ware Shoals on February 5, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Page and Edith Alewine Skinner. After working many years at Laurens…
Read MoreHobert C. Harden
Clinton, South Carolina Hobert C. Harden, known affectionately as Butch to his friends and family, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 72 in Clinton, SC. Born on August 11, 1953, in Cullman, AL, Butch was a man whose life was characterized by his loving nature and faith-filled, honorable spirit. Butch’s journey…
Read MoreLaurens County Farm Bureau Women are in A League of their Own
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Melanie Birchmore, Marilyn Easter, Shirley Glancy, Joan Moore, Lynda Penland and Merry Roberson of Laurens County joined women from across the state in Columbia, September 28-30, for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference. With the theme “A League of our Own,” some 75 ladies took to the field…
Read MoreTribble-Daniel – Lander ROTC, Public Health Alumna – Committed to Helping Others
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Trinity Tribble-Daniel joined Lander University’s ROTC program and discovered camaraderie, leadership opportunities and a sense of purpose. She also found her future – a career in the U.S. Army where she is currently training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. “ROTC helped me to become less reserved,” she said. “I was shy and…
Read MoreTHRIVE Laurens County Invites Joanna Residents to Free Community Listening Session on Nov. 18
Joanna, S.C. — THRIVE Laurens County, a local coalition dedicated to fostering health, connection, and wellness in rural communities, will host a free Community Listening Session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Christ Central Mission Station, located at 710 Magnolia Street, Joanna, SC 29351. (Note: This address may appear…
Read MoreTomlin crowned Miss Lander 2025
GREENWOOD, S.C.— Haleigh Tomlin, the new Miss Lander 2025, arrived on campus last year as a transfer student. Unsure of how the new campus might be a fit for her and her interests, the media and mass communication major has found her niche at Lander University, her community and a sense of belonging that shines…
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