Man recovering after being hit by train
A homeless man who was struck by a train while walking on a railroad trestle above North Harper Street in Laurens Saturday night is recovering from injuries sustained in the incident. John Wix underwent a partial foot amputation due to the injuries he suffered, but Laurens Police said he is expected to make a full…
Read MoreHuman skeletal remains found on Joanna property
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are working to identify human skeletal remains found on a private property in Joanna, the LCSO said Monday morning. In addition to the LCSO, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and Foothills Search and Rescue were on the scene Monday in Joanna. SLED, Foothills Search and…
Read MoreKnights surge past LA; Hurricanes blow out Saints
Faith Christian put Laurens Academy away in the second half, beating the Crusaders 22-6 in a SCISA 8-man non-region contest at LA’s Todd Kirk Field. LA (1-5) took a 6-0 lead into halftime, but was unable to slow down the Knights over the final two quarters. The Crusaders scored in the first quarter on a…
Read MoreRed Devils, Crawford return to form in Union County victory
Clinton returned to its winning ways Friday night with a 51-28 victory over Union County at Wilder Stadium behind a record-setting night for senior receiver Kadon Crawford. The game marked the Region 4-3A opener for both teams and ended a two-game losing skid for The Red Devils (5-2 overall, 1-0 region). Clinton was sparked Crawford’s…
Read MoreGreer spoils LDHS homecoming with 49-7 shellacking
Greer running back LaDannian Martin ran for 240 yards and four total touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets put a damper on Laurens’ homecoming festivities with a 49-7 victory Friday night at K.C. Hanna Stadium in the Region 2-4A opener for both teams. The Raiders (0-7 overall, o-1 region) were unable to overcome a disastrous second…
Read MoreFundraiser set for LCSO K-9, Bloodhound units
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office’s annual K9 and Bloodhound teams fundraiser is set for this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Laurens. The event will include several craft and nonprofit vendors, food trucks, a bounce house, train rides, raffles, a meet and greet with the Bloodhounds and a K9 demonstration. The K9…
Read MoreWife suing Duncan for divorce, citing affairs
According to documents filed in Laurens County Family Court Friday, Melody Duncan, the wife of U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan, is seeking a divorce after 35 years of marriage, alleging multiple affairs by the Republican congressman. In the filing, Mrs. Duncan accuses her husband of having multiple affairs, but also of leaving the couple’s home to…
Read MoreGolden Years: Clinton YMCA celebrates 50th
A group of elementary school-aged children were taking tennis lessons from Hall of Fame coach Chuck Waldron, serving as a backdrop for the Clinton YMCA’s 50th birthday celebration Thursday afternoon. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting for the Y’s newly renovated tennis courts and soon-to-open pickleball courts. “The sustainability of the YMCA here in the city…
Read MorePC transfers ownership of Capitol Theatre to City of Laurens
A plan to bring Presbyterian College esports and a PC-branded venue to Laurens was shelved Tuesday as the college announced that it is transferring ownership of the historic Capitol Theatre to the City of Laurens. PC made the announcement on its website Tuesday, coinciding with announcements from city officials. “As we heard from our esports…
Read MoreGreat Falls on fire in 56-0 shelling of Saints; LA falls to Raiders
Great Falls started the game with a kickoff return for a touchdown Friday night, and things only got worse for host Thornwell Charter School. The Red Devils rolled to a 56-0 win over the Saints, who were coming off their first win of the season. By the end of a near hour-long first quarter, that…
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