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Knights surge past LA; Hurricanes blow out Saints
Faith Christian put Laurens Academy away in the second half, beating the Crusaders 22-6 in a SCISA 8-man non-region contest at LA’s Todd Kirk Field. LA (1-5) took a 6-0 lead into halftime, but was unable to slow down the Knights over the final two quarters. The Crusaders scored in the first quarter on a…
Read MoreRed Devils, Crawford return to form in Union County victory
Clinton returned to its winning ways Friday night with a 51-28 victory over Union County at Wilder Stadium behind a record-setting night for senior receiver Kadon Crawford. The game marked the Region 4-3A opener for both teams and ended a two-game losing skid for The Red Devils (5-2 overall, 1-0 region). Clinton was sparked Crawford’s…
Read MoreGreer spoils LDHS homecoming with 49-7 shellacking
Greer running back LaDannian Martin ran for 240 yards and four total touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets put a damper on Laurens’ homecoming festivities with a 49-7 victory Friday night at K.C. Hanna Stadium in the Region 2-4A opener for both teams. The Raiders (0-7 overall, o-1 region) were unable to overcome a disastrous second…
Read MoreTribe welcomes public to Saturday’s 16th Annual Pow-Wow
Laurens County, S.C. – Members and guests of the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC will be coming from across and beyond South Carolina this Saturday in celebration of the local tribe’s 16th Annual Pow-Wow, and the public is invited to experience the tribal traditions of the region’s first inhabitants. “The Pow-Wow will begin at 9…
Read MoreClemson football, South Carolina basketball on the line at March of Dimes event Saturday, Sep. 30
Laurens, S.C. – A Laurens County March of Dimes Walk for Babies will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, in Laurens, and the public is invited to the free event, where a couple of lucky bidders can go home with a signed football or basketball from Clemson or the University of South Carolina. The event is…
Read MoreROTR back with great crowds and Clinton’s Got Talent
The 2023 version of Rhythm on the Rails had great crowds and great music, and with a ton of work by city staff, Clinton’s community event planner Dianne Wyatt was very pleased with the results. “Friday had especially good crowds,” Wyatt said. “A lot of people came out to support everyone at Clinton’s Got Talent,…
Read MoreFundraiser set for LCSO K-9, Bloodhound units
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office’s annual K9 and Bloodhound teams fundraiser is set for this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Laurens. The event will include several craft and nonprofit vendors, food trucks, a bounce house, train rides, raffles, a meet and greet with the Bloodhounds and a K9 demonstration. The K9…
Read MoreWife suing Duncan for divorce, citing affairs
According to documents filed in Laurens County Family Court Friday, Melody Duncan, the wife of U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan, is seeking a divorce after 35 years of marriage, alleging multiple affairs by the Republican congressman. In the filing, Mrs. Duncan accuses her husband of having multiple affairs, but also of leaving the couple’s home to…
Read MoreGolden Years: Clinton YMCA celebrates 50th
A group of elementary school-aged children were taking tennis lessons from Hall of Fame coach Chuck Waldron, serving as a backdrop for the Clinton YMCA’s 50th birthday celebration Thursday afternoon. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting for the Y’s newly renovated tennis courts and soon-to-open pickleball courts. “The sustainability of the YMCA here in the city…
Read MorePC transfers ownership of Capitol Theatre to City of Laurens
A plan to bring Presbyterian College esports and a PC-branded venue to Laurens was shelved Tuesday as the college announced that it is transferring ownership of the historic Capitol Theatre to the City of Laurens. PC made the announcement on its website Tuesday, coinciding with announcements from city officials. “As we heard from our esports…
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