Announcements
Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Laurens County; Two Pets Exposed
Columbia, South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Malone Drive and Shady Grove Church Road in Clinton, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the…
Read MoreDeadline to apply for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Helene is Jan. 7
COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 7, 2025, now just one week away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA…
Read MoreLander Basketball Timeout Leads to Surprise Holiday Proposal
GREENWOOD, S.C. —The mistletoe was missing but love was in the air during the women’s basketball game Saturday (Dec. 7) at Lander University. Karlie Dean, a senior business major at Lander and member of the Spirit Team’s Sassy Cat dancers, was performing one of her high-energy routines alongside her team during the game’s first timeout…
Read MoreLaurens County Storm Victims Can Learn About Relief Resources This Tuesday (Oct. 15)
State and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold Team South Carolina County Days in Clinton Oct. 15 and Aiken Oct. 18 to provide local residents affected by Hurricane Helene with a one-stop opportunity to learn about relief resources available to them. The event in Clinton will serve residents in Laurens, Newberry and Union…
Read MoreFarm Bureau Insurance Offers Free Lunch to Laurens County Residents on Oct. 2
Laurens, South Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance in Laurens is offering free hot dogs Wednesday, October 2, while supplies last to assist the community and others impacted by Hurricane Helene. Anyone is welcome to stop by! When: Wednesday, October 2 Where: 726 E. Main St., Laurens, SC 29360 Time: Noon- until food runs out Across the…
Read MoreSCDOT to temporarily close SC 560 bridge over Bush River in Laurens County
Columbia, S.C. (September 18, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the SC 560 bridge over the Bush River in Laurens County for repairs beginning on September 25, 2024. The repairs are expected to last a month. As part of the closure, a detour route will be put in place. A…
Read MoreOne of Lander’s oldest alums soon to turn 102
GREENWOOD, S.C. — One of Lander University’s oldest living alumni is approaching a major milestone. Sarah Boazman Segars, of Laurens County, graduated from what was then Lander College in 1943, and is set to celebrate her 102nd birthday in October. Her son, Ernie Segars, said his mother has had a “right remarkable life,” and noted…
Read MoreRaynal Joins TNB Financial Services Trust Division
Clinton, South Carolina TNB Financial Services is pleased to announce that Andrew Raynal has joined its trust division as an Assistant Trust Officer in its Clinton, SC, office. A native of Clinton, Andrew is a 1999 graduate of Clinton High School and received his BA Degree from Presbyterian College in 2003. He received his JD…
Read MoreMartha Franks Retirement Community Welcomes Sprouse as New Executive Director
Laurens, South Carolina Martha Franks Retirement Community is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurens County native Robert Sprouse as its new Executive Director. Sprouse assumed his new role on August 1, 2024, and will oversee the community’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the continuation of the high-quality care and compassionate services that have been Martha Franks’…
Read MoreRabid Skunk Confirmed in Laurens County; One Person Exposed
COLUMBIA, South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Fairview Road and Grandwood Boulevard in Fountain Inn, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their health care provider. The skunk was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on…
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