Two CHS students among seniors honored at SC STEM Signing Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina’s future engineers, scientists, and innovators took center stage on May 1 as 91 high school seniors were celebrated at the 10th Annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Among the seniors were Jackeline Alcudia and Richard Santiago, both from Clinton High School. Modeled after collegiate sport signing days, the event recognizes…
Read MorePoll Workers Needed Statewide for June 9 Primary Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 5, 2026) – The South Carolina Election Commission (SEC), working alongside county election offices, is urging residents across the state to serve as poll workers for the June 9 Statewide Primary, as several counties are currently experiencing poll worker shortages. Poll workers are essential to a successful Election Day and play a…
Read MoreNancy Templeton Stroble
Spartanburg, South Carolina Nancy Templeton Stroble, 78, of Spartanburg and wife of Charles Keith Stroble, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home. Born on March 9, 1948, in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late, Jack and Miriam Bobo Templeton. Nancy dedicated her life to nurturing young minds as a school teacher.…
Read MoreTrails Day Celebration set for June 6 at Swamp Rabbit Loop Trail in Clinton
Roy Lawson, Jr.
Dateline – Kinards, South Carolina Roy Lawson, Jr., age 84, of Kinards, S.C., husband of Joyce Lawson, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born August 11, 1941, in Cross Anchor, S.C. He was the son of the late Roy Lawson Sr., and Onnie Lawson. Roy was a Veteran of…
Read MoreAva Gray Turnage Taylor
Ava Gray Turnage Taylor, age 104, widow of Dalton Troy Taylor, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born on January 15, 1922 in Greene County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Reetho Gold Turnage and Viola Lindley Barrow Turnage. After graduating high school, Ava…
Read MoreSandra Turner Walker
Sandra Turner Walker, age 83, of Laurens, widow of Larry A. Walker, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born June 8, 1942 in Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Henry Turner, Sr. and Ella Crain Turner. She was known in her community as a force of…
Read MoreRonald “Ronnie” Richardson
Dateline – Joanna, South Carolina Ronald “Ronnie” Richardson, age 79, husband of Jean Jennings Richardson, passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Prisma Health Laurens Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1946 in Newberry, South Carolina and was the son of the late Virgil Richardson and Helen Rhinehart Richardson. Ronnie was a retired…
Read MoreBoard of Director Candidates Sought for Thornwell Charter School
CLINTON, SC – Thornwell Charter School in Clinton, SC is seeking candidates for three seats on the Board of Directors – two 2-year terms and one 1-year term. Candidates must apply online and the link is available at https://forms.gle/JLgKJDTNyhyw7du48. Candidate filing will close at 12 p.m. EDT on May 1, 2026. On Tuesday, May 5,…
Read MoreJohn Michael “Mike” Lollis
Hickory Tavern, South Carolina John Michael “Mike” Lollis, 72, of Hickory Tavern and loving husband of 51 years to Jayne Burts Lollis, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home. He was born May 8, 1953, in Laurens to the late James E. Lollis, Jr. and Martha Owens Lollis. Mike was a member…
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