Blues and Roots Music today, Saturday, in Laurens
Since weather is looking unpredictable this afternoon, The City of Laurens is moving the musical lineup of today’s festival into the Capitol Theater. The event is free for the public. Laurens, South Carolina – The Piedmont Blues & Roots Music Festival is returning this Saturday, and so is Veronika Jackson. Jackson opened the inaugural festival…
Read MoreArrest Made In Connection With Assault at Daycare Facility
Laurens , South Carolina – On May 1, 2024, officers with the Laurens Police Department received a report of an alleged incident of child abuse at the Tender Loving Care and Child Development Center (TLC) located at 1405 West Main Street within the city limits of Laurens. After an investigation revealed video evidence substantiating the…
Read MoreFormer Laurens city administrator dies Monday
Laurens, South Carolina – City of Laurens staff has been in the process of getting invitations printed and addressed for the dedication of the city’s fully renovated Municipal Center planned for May 28, but one of the honored guests, Gary Coleman, will be starkly absent after his death Monday following a brief illness. Coleman served…
Read MoreClinton City firefighter killed on duty Sunday, time of prayer planned for noon Monday
Clinton, South Carolina – An Easter morning shift turned deadly for a City of Clinton firefighter after an accident on the way to a call today. Two firefighters were answering a call to the BP Station across the interstate on Highway 72, and the truck was T-boned by a sedan at the intersection of Springdale…
Read MoreLCDSNB serving more as it gains assistance
Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens County Disability and Special Needs Board held its annual breakfast meeting in The Palmetto Room last week, thanking community stakeholders for the work they’re doing for those with disabilities in the county. Executive Director Jason Tavenner said he appreciates those partners who already work with the public, non-profit agency’s employment…
Read MoreAgriculture community takes the stage at Spotlight on Ag
Clinton, South Carolina – More than 430 farmers and supporters of the farm community in Laurens County gathered last Thursday evening for the annual Spotlight on Agriculture, learning about the plans for the new school of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University and awarding its Agriculturalist of the Year Award to 96-year-old Eddie Alexander of Mountville.…
Read MoreMeetings Monday, Tuesday evenings for community input in Dist. 55 search
Laurens, South Carolina – As a part of the District 55 superintendent search, South Carolina School Board Association (SCSBA) will be conducting several focus group meetings with stakeholders, and there are two opportunities for members of the community. SCSBA will share an overview of the process, and collect responses and comments regarding what characteristics, qualities…
Read MoreAfter 30-year drought, city fountain working again
Laurens, South Carolina – The large fountain by the Laurens Police station at the corner of West Laurens and Church streets has stood dry a long time but last week its water began spraying skyward again, and it’s just in time for the upcoming completion of the expanded department. “From what we’ve heard, the last…
Read MoreGrounsell resigns from Laurens Police Chief post
Laurens, South Carolina- Laurens Chief of Police Keith Grounsell has notified the city that he is resigning from the post. When contacted Thursday evening, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn confirmed that the city had received the resignation. “He let us know he intends to resign,” Senn said of Grounsell. Grounsell was hired by the City…
Read MoreArcheologists at Laurens Museum this Saturday, March 2, to identify artifacts
Laurens, South Carolina – Those who have found chipped pointed rocks on their property might be excited about their found “arrowheads,” but there are many different uses for stones chipped by Native Americans in the prehistoric days of Laurens County. On Saturday, March 16, archeologists will be available for a free artifact identification day at…
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