Enoshia Ya’Quia Cromer
Clinton, South Carolina Miss Enoshia Ya’Quia Cromer, age 23, of Forest Glen Drive Clinton, SC; gained her Heavenly Wings on March 29, 2026. On July 28, 2002, Enoshia was born and became the apple of the eyes of Enos Cromer and Chandra Miller. In 2019, she graduated from Hillcrest High School in Greenville,SC. She later…
Read MoreLaurens County School District 55 Athletes Shine at Area 5 Special Olympics
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud to celebrate the incredible spirit, determination, and athleticism of our students who participated in the Area 5 Special Olympics. On Friday, March 20, 2026, students from across the district gathered at Presbyterian College to compete, represent their schools, and show what inclusion and…
Read MoreLaurens County Water and Sewer Commission Secures $4.42 Million for Critical Drinking Water Infrastructure
Laurens County, SC — The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) has secured $4.42 million in federal funding, with the support of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, to design and construct a new two-million-gallon clearwell for additional water storage at its Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility. This project represents a major investment in protecting and…
Read MorePhi Beta Kappa Society Inductees
Rios Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA (03/26/2026)– Avah Rios of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of South Carolina Upstate. Rios is among…
Read MoreArthur “Ray” Chestein
Laurens, South Carolina Arthur “Ray” Chestein, 82, of Ranch Road and husband of Susan Armstrong Chestein, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Regency Hospital in Anderson. Born in Laurens on April 27, 1943, he was the son of the late Lee Arthur “Shorty” Chestein and Juanita Weathers Chestein. Ray served his country in the SC…
Read MoreCatherine Annette Thomason, nee Weatherspoon
Catherine Annette Thomason, nee Weatherspoon of Clinton, SC. Annette died Saturday, March 21st at her home after a lingering illness. She was 87 years old. Annette was born December 16, 1938 in Trumann, Arkansas. Her family moved to Wayne, Michigan during WWII. She graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 1957 and one year later…
Read MoreMichanna Tate formally announces campaign for S.C. House of Representatives – District 14
A native of the Upstate of South Carolina and a resident of the City of Laurens, Michanna Tate promises to listen first and stand up for the residents of District 14. Michanna Tate, Managing Attorney of Access Law LLC, and Manager of Access Law LLC, in Laurens, has announced her candidacy for the South Carolina…
Read MoreBetty Ruth Rountree Nelson
Laurens, South Carolina Betty Ruth Rountree Nelson, 88, of Laurens, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. Born on June 6, 1937, in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late Frank Moore and Rosa Belle Knight Rountree. Betty worked many years as a bookkeeper at Colonial Store, Ingles, and…
Read MoreTamala Shirlyn Cook
Laurens, South Carolina Tamala Shirlyn Cook, age 51, entered into eternal rest on Saturday March 7, 2026, at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, SC. Born in Greenwood, she is the daughter of Lynn and Shirley Cook of Waterloo. Tamala had a deep love for church, where she found joy and peace. Her passions included cooking,…
Read MoreLeo Scott Epting
Dateline – Gray Court, South Carolina Leo Scott Epting, age 15, of Tanglewood Way, Gray Court, S.C., passed away, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born November 25, 2010 in Laurens, SC, he was the son of Jonathan Epting and Petra Cruz Constancio of Gray Court. Leo was a freshman at Laurens District High School. He was…
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