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Body of Fountain Inn woman found in Starr
The body of a missing Fountain Inn woman was found Tuesday in rural Anderson County near the South Carolina-Georgia state line, authorities said. Billie Jean Cross, 58, had been missing since Dec. 9 and investigators said she was believed to be in danger. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office said Cross was last seen between 8-9…
Read MoreRegistrants, potential donors sought for ‘JennsTribe29325′
A simple cheek swab by a specific unknown person might just give a Clinton woman her best Christmas ever if it turns out to be from a person who provides the perfect match to cure her leukemia. In September of 2020, Jennifer Wyatt, then 35 and married nine years to her husband, Brian Wyatt, was…
Read MoreHouse redistricting will give Laurens County additional reps
Laurens County, S.C. – Assuming the South Carolina Senate approves the recently completed House of Representatives redistricting map, Laurens County will gain an additional two representatives and still keep a resident House member. House District 16 Rep. Mark Willis said the House gave approval last week and last Monday passed third reading on the new…
Read MoreEarly morning hoax call causes alarm for Laurens neighborhood
Laurens, South Carolina – Residents in the Moreland Ave. area of Laurens were awakened early Monday morning by Laurens police seeking a possible shooting victim from a call that was later determined to be a hoax. The call came into dispatch about 3:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6. “It sounded allegedly like a small child who…
Read MoreKelley resigns after one season at PC
The Kevin Kelley experiment at Presbyterian College lasted one season. Kelley resigned Saturday as head football coach at PC eight months after being hired to replace the fired Tommy Spangler. Kelley, known as “the coach who never punts” and his analytics-driven offensive system, went 2-9 in his only season at PC. The Blue Hose won…
Read MoreLDHS on lockdown after shooting threat
UPDATE 3:35 P.M.: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says there is “no credible threat.” Laurens District 55 High School was still on lockdown just after 3 p.m. Friday after a student allegedly posted messages threatening a school shooting. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and began an investigation. The LCSO released two statements…
Read MoreAnnual Reindeer Run on registrant record pace
The 22nd edition of the Laurens YMCA Reindeer Run 5k is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. Emily Dasher, vice-president of administration for the Laurens YMCA, said if early bird registration is any indication, the annual 5K road race that transverses West Main Street in Laurens should set a new record for participation…
Read MoreAll-region and all-county football teams announced
Both Laurens and Clinton were well-represented this past week as their respective all-region football teams were announced. On Tuesday, the Laurens County Touchdown Club also announced its all-county team. The team will be recognized at the Touchdown Club’s annual banquet next Wednesday (Dec. 8) at The Ridge. LDHS placed four players on the All-Region 2-4A…
Read MorePC Christmas concert returns to stage at Belk
After last year’s virtual holiday performances, Presbyterian College Music Department’s annual Christmas concert has never been more aptly named. “Together for Christmas” will be performed twice this weekend at the newly renovated Belk Auditorium on the PC campus. Performances are set for Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. “We’re thrilled that we…
Read MoreDistrict 56 taking seriously videos of toy gun at Clinton Middle School
Clinton, S.C. – District 56 officials are taking seriously a video and images discovered on social media which showed Clinton Middle School students with what appeared to be a firearm on school grounds on Tuesday, but which was later found to be a toy Airsoft gun. Clinton Middle School officials were alerted Tuesday evening that…
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