Announcements
Holmes Development looks to summer completion of Harper Commons
Laurens, SC – Holmes Development announced on Tuesday the planned opening this summer of Harper Commons, a culinary and cultural development located at 317 North Harper Street. Located across from the Post office on N. Harper St., it includes the building which was the original Smith Motor showroom and was later used by Mary Alice…
Read MoreBrownlee announces candidacy for Laurens County Council District 2
(Laurens, South Carolina – February 19) Matthew Brownlee, a lifelong resident of Hickory Tavern, has announced his candidacy for Laurens County Council District 2. This district encompasses parts of Hickory Tavern, Greenpond, Princeton, and Waterloo. Brownlee is a graduate of Laurens High School and Piedmont Technical College, and his entrepreneurial background has shaped his commitment…
Read MoreWilkes announces candidacy for Laurens County Sheriff
Local businessman and retired police officer Chris Wilkes has released a video to Facebook announcing that he is challenging Don Reynolds for Laurens County Sheriff. The video received more than 10,000 views and 116 shares from early supporters throughout the county. Wilkes plans to be a champion for Laurens County by prioritizing fighting the opiod…
Read MoreFormer statewide preservationist seeks national office in SC 3rd district
Michael Bedenbaugh of Prosperity SC, realtor, property developer and former President and Executive Director of Preservation South Carolina, will be campaigning for Jeff Duncan’s seat in the SC 3rd district for the House of Representatives as an independent. Mike recognizes that the nation has gone off course and is in need of drastic change in…
Read MoreDistricts 55 and 56 juniors and seniors encouraged to participate in Public Power Scholarship essay competition for $2500 scholarship
The City of Clinton, the Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA) understand the value of an advanced education and also recognize the importance of community leadership. By requiring applicants to articulate their thoughts and opinions on this subject, we hope to develop future community leaders. All high school juniors…
Read MoreCoach Bill Seawright announces his candidacy for Coroner of Laurens County
Former Laurens and Clinton High School educator/coach and Owner of Premier Driving School, Bill Seawright has announced his bid as a Republican candidate for Coroner of Laurens County. The Republican Primary is June 11, 2024. Seawright worked as a Deputy Coroner for Coroner Nick Nichols from 1999-2009. He also completed the Basic Coroner School Program…
Read MoreCanupp Announces Candidacy for Laurens County Coroner
Laurens County’s Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp has announced that she will be a candidate for Coroner of Laurens County in the Republican Primary to be held in June, 2024. Ms. Canupp worked for many years as an EMT in Laurens County, for more than five years in the Laurens County Coroner’s office and has…
Read MoreLaurens native Initiated into the Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets
MEXICO, MO (November 6, 2023) – Mu Ye, child of Eric Hu, was inducted into the 135th Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Corps of Cadets at the MMA Passing Through Ceremony. The Passing Through Ceremony is an MMA tradition that officially welcomes new cadets into the corps after they have completed the Maroon Phase training, passed…
Read MoreLakeside C.C. Member-Guest Tournament
Lakeside Member-Guest Tournament Aug. 12-13 1st place – Stan Coleman and David Lake (61-62-123) 2nd place tie – Tony Wilson and Ryan Wilson (60-65-125) 2nd place tie – Devon Freeman and Chase Brewington (60-65-125) 4th place tie – Neal Todd and Jake Dickens (64-65-129) 4th place tie – Chandler Ramage and Taylor Cook (66-63-129) 4th…
Read MoreFBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim
(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 47,…
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