Jerry Stewart Stoddard
Jerry Stewart Stoddard, age 97, died on June 6, 2026 at Presbyterian Communities, Clinton. Jerry was born on January 1, 1929 in Owings, South Carolina to Fred and Teresa Stoddard, the fifth of seven children. He graduated from Gray Court Owings High School in 1945. After various jobs, he went to work for Piedmont Rural…
Read MoreRecent Graduates
Local Graduates From South Carolina Connections Academy Students from the Laurens County area graduated from South Carolina Connections Academy – a tuition-free online public school – on Tuesday, May 27. The 700+ student class moved their tassels from right to left as their teachers, family, and friends cheered them on. Local graduates include* Bradley Blackmon,…
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Register Now For June 6 National Trails Day 5K Run/Walk
Laurens County Republican Party to Host Candidate Forum May 21
The Laurens County Republican Party will host a candidate forum on Thursday, May 21, at the Laurens County Museum, 116 South Public Square in Laurens. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with the event beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The forum comes ahead of the June 9 Republican…
Read MoreDr Annie Andrews Town Hall in Laurens on May 23 will feature local residents
Dr. Annie Andrews wants to hear from Laurens and the surrounding area on the issues that matter to them. She’ll be holding a town hall on Saturday, May 23, 10am-Noon, at the Laurens County Agricultural Center at 137 Fairgrounds Rd, Laurens, SC. Attendees are asked to register at www.mobilize.us/dr.annieandrewsforsenate/event/948139/ Andrews is a pediatrician and a…
Read MoreHalf-staff Notice – Peace Officers Memorial Day
2026-05-15 The President of the United States issued a proclamation declaring May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and urging all Governors of the States and Territories to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Accordingly, the Governor directed that the flags atop the State…
Read MoreNancy Geraldine Martin Henderson
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina On May 13, 2026, Nancy Geraldine Martin Henderson, much loved wife, Mom, and Nanna, passed away in Laurens, SC at the age of 85 years. Born on October 30, 1940 in Joanna, SC, she was the daughter of the late Grady Martin and Louise Hill Martin. She married her husband,…
Read MoreRoger Dale Hurley
In Loving Memory of Roger Dale Hurley Roger Dale Hurley passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Gray Court, following a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. He has gained his heavenly wings and is now at peace. Roger was a deeply loved husband, son, and brother. He leaves behind a family who will…
Read MoreWilliam Dean Tumblin
Hickory Tavern, South Carolina William Dean Tumblin, 71, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the grace of the God he faithfully trusted throughout his life. Born on October 15, 1954, Dean was the son of the late William Clifton Tumblin and Corine…
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