Dwayne Goodwin recognized by Save A Lot as Retail Partner of the Year
ST. LOUIS, MO—April 23, 2025– Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the presentation of the Save A Lot Retail Partner of the Year Award for owners of 5-10 stores to Dwayne Goodwin who owns five stores across South Carolina. The award, presented during the Company’s annual…
Read MoreLaurens County Community Foundation names William Ferguson as new Chairman of the Board
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) has announced that its Board of Directors has elected William Ferguson as their new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Ferguson has served on the LCCF Board of Directors as a Board Member and on the Finance Committee for multiple terms. Robin Day, Executive Director said, “William Ferguson brings a…
Read MorePhillip Bernard Windhaus
Gray Court, South Carolina Phillip Bernard Windhaus, age 72, of Gray Court, and husband of the late Elaine Ruby Pete Windhaus passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at VIA Hospice House in Clinton. Born in Brownsville, TX he was a son of the late Melvin and Marie Louise Kneer Windhaus. A member of Holy…
Read MoreMarianna Ritts Smith
Laurens, South Carolina It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marianna Ritts Smith, a beloved resident of Laurelwood Apartments. Marianna was born on October 17, 1948, in Charleston, South Carolina, and passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 76. Marianna worked as a waitress at Sonic Drive-In, where…
Read MoreHalf-staff observation – His Holiness Pope Francis
The President of the United States has issued a proclamation and directive to display the flag of the United States at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis until sunset on the day of interment. Accordingly, the Governor has directed that the flags atop the State Capitol be…
Read MoreDora Belle Benjamin McMahan
Laurens, South Carolina “My name is Dora Belle Benjamin, and I married a McMahan.” Anyone who knew our mom over the last few years has heard her introduce herself this way. Dora passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on July 5, 1925. She was never ashamed to…
Read MoreDorothy Mary Day
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Dorothy Mary Day of Clinton passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton. She was born in London, England on June 2, 1935, the only child of the late Dorothy Gladys (Press) and Arnold Day. Dorothy came to the United States in 1958 and settled in Philadelphia,…
Read MoreUSDA Reiterates Importance of Those Who Can Work, Should Work While Receiving SNAP
(Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025)—Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a memorandum to all state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) making it clear states must ensure SNAP benefits are provided with an expectation that those who can work, do. “Since my confirmation, I have reiterated the states are our partners, and…
Read MoreGrady Lee Howard
Dateline – Gray Court, South Carolina Grady Lee Howard, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home. He was born in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late Francis Norwood Howard and Lillie Mae Alverson Howard. He loved fishing, going to auctions and sales, and cutting grass. He was a…
Read MoreBeverly Graydon Spivey
Greenwood, South Carolina Beverly Graydon Spivey, 72, of Greenwood, and wife of Stanley Carl Spivey passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born in Laurens on March 4, 1953, to the late Hubert Watson and Martha Curry Graydon, Beverly was a proud graduate of Lander University and a national board-certified teacher…
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