Incumbents tossed in Clinton election, hold on in Laurens, CPW races
In a municipal election with contested races in three cities or towns, a low voter turnout of 12.75 percent was marked by upsets in at least a couple of races. Up against two contenders for her District 1 council seat in the City of Laurens, long-term incumbent Marian Miller held onto her seat with 57.78…
Read MoreLDHS junior, Clemson student take Miss LC crowns
Five different judges chose Kathryn Tribble, a junior at LDHS, as Miss Laurens County Outstanding Teen 2017 and Clemson University student Kyndall Ellis as Miss Laurens County 2017 Saturday night at the LDHS Lecture theater. The two winners were selected from fields of three Teen contestants and four Miss contestants following their competition in judges…
Read MoreGray Court motorcyclist killed in Friday collision
By: Daniel J. Lauer A two-vehicle collision claimed the life of a Gray Court man Friday afternoon, the fifth fatality in two weeks according to the Laurens County Coroner’s Office. 35-year-old Vincent Bailey of 245 Campbell Chapel Road, Gray Court, died as a result of the accident, which happened at 12:15 p.m. According to the…
Read MoreCities request Christmas recycling, trees for grinding
Cities accepting Christmas boxes, paper, trees for grinding By Judith Brown Staff Writer The City of Laurens recycling center is open today for holiday boxes and wrapping, and Christmas trees free of ornaments and hooks can be delivered to the Caroline Street center for mulching. The center is staffed and it will be open for…
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