‘Naturally occurring’ water issues pester CPW, LCWSC
Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission and the Laurens Commission of Public Works are having an unwelcome moment of deja vu with the current water issues facing the providers. Quite a few customers each day are calling with concerns about the tap water’s “earthy” odor and taste, which has been found to result from geosmin.…
Read MoreOffered at L.C. Library: Behind the scenes at Apollo 11
Laurens, South Carolina – Next Tuesday evening, the Laurens County Library will host a speaker who will offer a glimpse of the many tasks which went into preparation for the moon landing, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on Saturday. The free public program on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m will feature NASA Solar System…
Read MoreFriday I-26 accident claims life of 21-year-old
A Leesville man was killed Friday afternoon in an accident on I-26. Dakota Linton, 21, was died in the crash that occurred on I-26 westbound at mile marker 56 in Joanna, said Laurens County Deputy Coroner Vickie Cheek. The accident occurred after 1 p.m., and Linton was pronounced dead just after 1:30 p.m. Details from…
Read MoreClinton contingency riding to fight Alzheimer’s
Almost 340 cyclists this morning are making a stop in Laurens County along their 252-mile, three-day journey in a fundraising ride for the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. A four-member team from the Laurens County Cycle Club is part of the group filling small backroads of South Carolina in “A Ride to Remember,” which is in…
Read MoreKid’s Day this Saturday a.m. at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
On July 20, the Battle at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site will be offering a Kid’s Day program from 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 8-15, and another will be offered next month, Saturday, Aug. 24. The morning with the South Carolina Park Ranger will include a one hour Ranger-guided hike of the 1.1…
Read MoreQuaint evening parades, fireworks set for long holiday, July 3-5
Local residents don’t need to leave the county to find patriotic Fourth of July celebrations, as there are several options for fun. Two events take place this evening, Wednesday, July 3. • The City of Laurens is hosting its annual Riverfront Freedom Festival, with Laurens-based band, Outshyne performing from 7-9 p.m. After a patriotic tribute, fireworks…
Read MoreOn basis of ‘vote buying scheme’ City of Clinton sued in PMPA lawsuit
The City of Clinton is one of four Upstate electric providers named in a lawsuit which claims that potential votes for a planned rate adjustment were negotiated in a “vote buying scheme” among four of the 10 municipal electric provider members who make up Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA). The City of Clinton and…
Read MoreLaurens’ Parks and Rec offers family movie tonight, concert Saturday, Freedom Fest
Laurens, South Carolina – The Little River Amphitheater, 205 Gordon Street, Laurens, will be the spot for a family movie tonight, Friday, June 28, night, a Saturday night family concert tomorrow and the annual Laurens Freedom Festival, offering plenty of entertainment options this week by the City of Laurens’ Department of Parks and Recreation. The first event…
Read MoreThe Shag Doctorz, Sweet Tea Soiree in downtown Laurens tonight
Laurens, South Carolina – A night of sweet tea and Carolina beach music by The Shag Doctorz will bring shag dancing to the Historic Downtown Square in Laurens tonight highlight the June Finally Friday! tonight, Friday, June 28, as Main Street Laurens holds its annual Sweet Tea Soiree for its third Finally Friday! of the summer…
Read MorePeaches, veggies on tap as Laurens Downtown Farmers Market opens
Laurens, South Carolina – Last weekend’s Saturday morning storms didn’t materialize as forecasters predicted, and the Downtown Farmers Market was one of several events which postponed plans based on the weather reports. One advantage, however, is that another week has provided more time for vegetables and fruit to ripen, and Coggins peaches will also be…
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