Attorney General: CNNGA letter for information, not investigation
Clinton, South Carolina – This week’s letter sent by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority Chairman Randy Randall in no way constitutes an investigation, according to a spokesman at the attorney general’s office, but rather is for information gathering based on calls and emails from CNNGA customers alarmed by…
Read MoreDomino Effect: Cold weather bills released as temperatures rise
Laurens, South Carolina – It’s not unusual to have a thaw and warm weather immediately following a very cold spell but what is unusual is a steeper-than-normal spike in the cost of natural gas, impacting both the utilities’ and customers’ upcoming energy bills. Laurens Commission of Public Works General Manager John Young on Monday warned…
Read MoreCNNGA explains bill spikes, offers payment options for customers
It’s a typical late winter in South Carolina, when heavy sweaters are set aside at least temporarily for T-shirts, yet heating bills landing in mailboxes are providing sticker shock for local customers. Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority (CNNGA) General Manager Jimmy Capps said the natural gas distributors across the country faced a brief but severe…
Read MoreCleanup opportunities this Saturday in Wattsville
A cleanup opportunity is available this Saturday for anyone in the community who would like to join Keep Laurens County Beautiful volunteers and American Legion Post 25 in the Wattsville area of Laurens. “This is Post 25’s annual cleanup and we partner with them to provide volunteers with supplies and maps with suggested locations to…
Read MoreLaurens WWII veteran presented French Legion of Honor Medal
Laurens, South Carolina – World War II veteran Paul O’Dell has a wooden case holding the medals and honors from his time serving in England and France, but Tuesday he added to the collection for his role in the liberation of France from Germany in 1945. The Laurens native, now 103, was presented France’s Legion…
Read MoreNew council members in Gray Court, Waterloo after special elections Tuesday
Laurens County, South Carolina – The town councils of Waterloo and Gray Court each have a new council member after a special election was held Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the two Laurens County towns. In Gray Court, Brian Shumpert was the only candidate on the ballot, yet according to the county’s unofficial vote totals, his…
Read MoreNew tax office options reduce wait time to pay vehicle late fees
Laurens County, South Carolina – For close to 20 years Laurens County residents have had the privilege of obtaining their vehicle registration renewal at the time they pay their vehicle taxes right at the Laurens County Treasurer’s Office at Hillcrest Square in Laurens. As of Tuesday, Jan 13, those who are late paying their vehicle…
Read MoreGood Shepherd Free Medical Clinic celebrates 30 years of service
First published June 4, 2025 Clinton, South Carolina – Established in September 1994, Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic celebrated its first 30 years of service Friday evening with a dinner at Presbyterian College and a presentation of appreciation to one of the early founders of the nonprofit. Located now in a larger facility on Human…
Read More‘Illegal ordinance’ voted in by Laurens; awaits Circuit Court review
Laurens, South Carolina – For an hour and a half on New Year’s Eve, a deeply divided Laurens City Council debated, accused and interrupted each other before eventually passing on second reading by a vote of 4 to 3 an ordinance which had been deemed “illegal” by city attorneys eight days earlier. At the end…
Read MoreLaurens council members at odds over ‘Response to Legal Opinion’
This is a second story involving a Dec. 31 called meeting of Laurens City Council regarding a late Tuesday evening letter sent to media and additional concerns of legal counsel. As of Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 30, a corrected agenda showed that Laurens City Council was set to meet for a called meeting on New Year’s…
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