Laurens County Sheriff searching for missing Clinton toddler
Laurens County, SC – The Laurens County Sheriff Office is searching for a missing three year old boy near Clinton, South Carolina. Elijah Henderson is missing from a Coleman Road residence near Clinton, and he was last seen about 10:30 Saturday morning, Sept. 28, said Courtney Snow with the LCSO. Coleman Road is just off Apple Orchard…
Read MoreState’s high court rules against LCPW in long-standing Fountain Inn case
After two levels of court rulings in favor of Laurens Commission of Public Works during the last few years, the Supreme Court of South Carolina last week ruled in favor of Fountain Inn in the suit that originated in 2011. “We are excited to put this behind us, once and for all.” said Fountain Inn…
Read MoreFamily gathers to remember Dr. Pughsley, Laurens’ “Back Street” businesses
Family members, friends and former employees of “Back Street” businesses gathered Saturday just behind the Public Square to gather some of the history and remember the years before integration when the area around what is now 115 North Harper Street was the primary business center for the African American community in Laurens. Dr. Ralph Pughsley’s…
Read MoreBack Street gathering Saturday will document, share Laurens history
A grassroots effort and an invitation to remember the importance of “Back Street” in Laurens has prompted several Laurens residents and Laurens natives to plan a “Back Street Market” this Saturday. Their hope is to bring people together who can provide their memories about an area of vital economic and cultural importance to the African American community…
Read MoreMary “Jane” Adair Powers
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Mary “Jane” Adair Powers, age 71, wife of the late Alvin D. Powers, Jr. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late Charles Allen and Mary Alice…
Read MorePower crews head out to assist after Dorian
Crews from Laurens Electric Cooperative (LEC) and Laurens Commission of Public Works (LCPW) left early Friday morning to assist utility companies struggling to get customers’ power back up after Dorian’s sweep through the South Carolina Lowcountry and Midlands, which is good news for the more than 202,000 electric customers who were still without power Friday morning. Six…
Read MoreVolunteers prepare for ‘Team Up to Cleanup’
The Quarterly Community Cleanup, part of the Keep Laurens County Beautiful Campaign, will take place this Saturday, Sept. 7, and there are already 20 groups signed up to participate, according to Dianne Wyatt with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the program. Safety vests, trash bags and gloves are available at the chamber,…
Read MoreSuspect caught after Saturday evening Hwy 14 chase, wreck
Laurens SC – The LCSO sent a release regarding the chase which ended in a wreck on SC Hwy 14 outside of Laurens.: “Today at approximately 7 p.m., a Laurens County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop after observing an individual potentially involved in a drug transaction. The subject refused to stop for the…
Read MoreHigh speed chase ends with wreck in Laurens
First update – 8:15 p.m. Laurens , South Carolina – According to reports, a white Chevy Caprice crashed into a tree near SC Hwy 14 following a high speed chase through and near Laurens City limits shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday evening. Officers were seen searching the area for the car’s occupants. Laurens City Police Chief…
Read MoreBeach Bash, Finally Friday and Comin’ Home to Cross Hill spread music, fun across county
The final days of August offer plenty of family fun in Clinton with its Thursday Beach Bash, in Laurens and its Finally Friday! and in Cross Hill with the annual Comin’ Home to Cross Hill Festival and Saturday morning parade. Aside from food and other shopping options, all of the events are free. The fun…
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