Arrest made in murder of MyAngel Walker, described as ‘a burst of energy’
UPDATE: Bond denied for suspects at Saturday morning hearing Malachi Jewelz Pressley, 19, has been charged with the murder of MyAngel Walker, an 18-year-old Laurens woman who was reported missing on Thursday. At a joint press conference in Clinton Friday afternoon, Dec. 13, Clinton Police Chief Michael Addison, with Laurens Police Chief Heath Copeland, said…
Read MoreOne of two escaped horses dies in downtown Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – The search for the second of two escaped horses ended sadly Wednesday afternoon when the horse passed away soon after it was captured in downtown Laurens. “We had been looking for the two horses that escaped Sunday, and the first horse was caught Monday in a pasture behind a fence, and…
Read More‘Unaware’ driver takes down three power poles, causes Laurens power outage
Laurens, South Carolina – After Hurricane Helene, the Laurens Commission of Public Works lost numerous power poles on Farley Avenue. Two months later, the street got hit again when about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, three of the brand new power poles were broken from a driver’s mishap. “This is a primary line so it…
Read MoreSouthern cuisine, downstairs lounge planned for downtown Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – A new restaurant with a separate downstairs lounge is coming to 101 East Laurens St., filling the space vacated in late May by Rootimentary’s closure. Announced Monday evening, the street-level restaurant and a downstairs lounge are under a single business which is being opened by Jeffrey Ponder and Matthew Perkins, both…
Read MoreKiosk unveiling first of many to show county’s role in Revolution
Gray Court, South Carolina – A celebration in Gray Court on Friday morning was a boon both to the Gray Court-Owings Historical Society and the Laurens County 250th Revolutionary War Committee with the unveiling of signage that explains the buildings in the settlement. The signage is important for explaining the history of the Culbertson Backcountry…
Read MoreFirst responders remembered during National Night Out
Laurens, South Carolina – Non-profits offered food and drinks and agencies and businesses from across the county provided information and fun activities for families and children last Wednesday evening as the Laurens Police Department and other first responders hosted National Night Out in downtown Laurens. Thanks to a donation by American Legion Post 25, flags…
Read MorePrisma Heath announces $2 M ortho expansion in Laurens County
Laurens, South Carolina – Prisma Health will expand its orthopedics services in Laurens County – including the addition of freestanding offices for its orthopedics practice and supporting outpatient therapies – as part of an approximately $2 million expansion project. The initiative will pave the way for additional physicians, team members and future services at the…
Read MoreWinter gear giveaway Saturday by ‘Coats of Kindness’
Laurens, South Carolina – Ten years ago Shirley Clark was assisting a student who had no coat, and that started her on a mission that continues as Miss Shirley’s Mission: Coats of Kindness. Coats and other winter items will be given out this upcoming Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Choctaw Street…
Read MoreVeterans honored as long-awaited monument dedicated in Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – Dexter Sharp had already lifted the Marine Corps flag during Monday’s Veterans Day Ceremony outside the Laurens County Library Monday morning when he later stood with James Richard at the United States Marine Corps monument. The tall granite structure had just been unveiled and the two Marines had just met, drawn…
Read MoreChamber’s Oyster Roast hits 16 years and running
Laurens County, South Carolina – Last Thursday’s damp weather might have driven away folks from other outdoor events but that doesn’t happen at the annual oyster roast put on for 16 years now by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. “This year was better than ever, thanks to all of the tremendous support and volunteers,”…
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