Announcements
Booker-Maxwell appointed as Advance Coordinator for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Bryanta “Bre” Booker-Maxwell has been appointed to serve as an Advance Coordinator in the Biden Administration for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she travels with the Secretary of the Agency when she is on official travel. She previously served as an Advance Associate for Vice President, Kamala Harris, where she travels the…
Read MoreJack Hurst Anderson, II – To Be Young Gifted and Black
Jack Hurst Anderson, II Great-Grandson of Dr. Ralph Pughsley To Be Young Gifted and Black Jack Hurst Anderson, II is the great-grandson of Laurens’ own Dr. Ralph Pughsley (Pughsley’s Pharmacy) and Irene Foggie Pughsley, and the grandson of Ralphine Pughsley. He is the son of Abrielle Beaton Anderson and Jack Anderson, Sr., of Maryland, and the…
Read MoreLaurens County 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Survey & Community Meetings Schedule
$50,000 Powerball® with Double Play® Ticket Sold in Laurens
COLUMBIA, SC (January 24, 2023) – In last night’s Powerball® drawing, a player in South Carolina, who added Double Play® to their Powerball® ticket in Laurens, won $50,000. The ticket was sold at the Hot Spot #2019 at 4036 Hwy. 221 S. in Laurens and won big in Monday night’s Double Play® drawing (6 – 15…
Read MoreBrown, Smith unite
Jennifer Claire Brown of Laurens, and Matthew Carroll Smith of Clinton, were united in marriage on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Windy Hill Wedding & Event Barn in Simpsonville. The Rev. Marc Coker officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Tami Brown and the late Chris Brown of Laurens. She is…
Read MoreThornwell Charter School Earns School of Excellence Award from Charter Institute at Erskine
TCS named Gold Middle School of Excellence for Math, and two additional distinctions Clinton, SC – January 17, 2023 – Thornwell Charter School is proud to be named a Gold Middle School of Excellence in Math by the Charter Institute at Erskine for the 2021-2022 school year. In addition to being a School of Excellence,…
Read MoreAlicia Latrina Sullivan announces candidacy for Mayor of the City of Laurens
My name is Alicia Latrina Sullivan and I’m running for Mayor of the City of Laurens. I’ve served as a councilwoman since 2016 for District 2, I’m serving as chair of the Laurens County Democratic Party since 2017. I’m a graduate from Emerge and Clyburn fellowship class of 2022 cohort 7. I helped organize the…
Read MoreLeonard Pitts announces candidacy for City of Clinton Mayor
Clinton native, Leonard Pitts filed to run for Mayor in the City of Clinton’s municipal election on March 7, 2023. If elected, Pitts promises to continue working to move Clinton forward with transparency and integrity, in cooperation and partnership with Clinton City Council. Pitts is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents…
Read MoreLaurens Mayor Nathan Senn Seeking Second Term
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced that he is seeking a second term. To those who have seen the progress of the city in recent years, that comes as welcome news. “I believe that Laurens residents can proudly say that our city is in better shape today than we were four years…
Read MoreRandy Garrett announces candidacy for Laurens Mayor
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens resident and former Government Affairs professional Randy Garrett has announced his intention to run for the mayoral seat in the 2023 election. “Many friends and neighbors have encouraged me to seek this office and I would be privileged to serve them and all the citizens of Laurens as their Mayor,” said…
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