Grace Williams Davis
Gray Court, South Carolina Grace Williams Davis, 93, of Hickory Tavern Community, and widow of her late husband Leonard Earl Davis, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Hospice House of the Piedmont in Greenwood. Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Sam W. Williams and Ora Manley Williams. She was…
Read MoreRichard Eugene “RB” Blackwell
Clinton, South Carolina Richard Eugene “RB” Blackwell, age 71, of 18 Peachtree Street, and husband of Patricia Pruitt Blackwell, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his home. Born in Clinton, he was a son of the late Ernest Eugene and Agnes Lucinda Green Blackwell. A U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, “RB”…
Read MoreChamber hosts Ribbon Cutting for Bourbon & Bubbles new location
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for the new location of Bourbon & Bubbles, now located at 927-C S. Broad Street, in Clinton, S.C. The event began with welcomes and well wishes from Chamber President/CEO Amanda Munyan, City of Clinton Mayor Bob McLean and County Representatives Thomas Higgs and Brown…
Read MoreSamuel Bruce Hughes
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Samuel Bruce Hughes, age 85, of Laurens, widower of Ruth B. Hughes, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at the NHC of Laurens. He was born October 18, 1936 in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late James R. Hughes and Belle Robertson Hughes. Bruce retired from J.P.…
Read MoreLauren Grantland Haddock
Dateline – Lanford, South Carolina Lauren Grantland Haddock, age 38, of Lanford, SC, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born March 15, 1984 in Spartanburg and was a daughter of the late Terry Haddock and the late Lucy Melissa DeShields Herman. She is survived by her sisters, Hannah…
Read MoreKathryn “Vondi” Yvonne Long Callahan
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Kathryn “Vondi” Yvonne Long Callahan, age 61, of Laurens, and widow of Bill Callahan, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home. She was born in Joanna and was a daughter of James Harold Long and the late Frances Inez Long. Vondi was a member of Holly Grove Baptist…
Read MoreSara McKittrick Moon
Dateline – Joanna, South Carolina Sara McKittrick Moon, age 88, of Joanna, SC, widow of Bill Moon, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her home. She was born November 15, 1933 and was a daughter of the late George William and the late Frances Johnson McKittrick. She accepted Jesus as her savior in 1954…
Read MoreLibraries offer Gardening 101: Composting program
This April, Master Gardener intern Randy Davis of Sycamore Landscape Design continues his series of outdoor garden programs at both the Laurens and Clinton locations. Gardening 101: Composting will offer tips on how to turn food scraps into “black gold.” Enrich your soil and reap the harvest! The Laurens library program will take place April…
Read MoreJuanita Stone
Gray Court, South Carolina Jessie Juanita Wells Stone, 95, widow of Carroll DeRoy Stone, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Mrs. Stone was born in Laurens to the late Clemmon Carlisle Wells and Nannie Floree Martin Wells. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and the Lily Chapman Sunday…
Read MoreLaurens County 4-H Achievement Banquet
On March 24th, 2022, the Laurens County 4-H Program held its annual 4-H Achievement Banquet for the 2020-2021 4-H year. 4-Hers, parents, volunteers, and community supporters gathered to share a meal and celebrate the accomplishments of our 4-Hers. We want to thank the Laurens County 4-H Volunteer Advisory Council, Laurens County 4-H Teen Council,…
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