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Suspended over past felonies, SC councilman used taxpayer funds
By Avery G. Wilks and Travis Jenkins [email protected] [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was produced in collaboration with The News & Reporter of Chester, an Uncovered partner. “Uncovered” is creating a series of investigative articles to look at how the lack of watchdog journalism in communities, combined with weak ethics laws, is a perfect storm…
Read MoreS.C. moving to Phase 2 in vaccine plan
South Carolina is moving to Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, meaning all residents 16 and older are eligible for the vaccine, starting today. “Our priority with the vaccine has been to save the lives of those at the greatest risk of dying. By staying the course and resisting distractions, we’ve expanded South Carolinians’…
Read MoreCouncil votes 4-3 to terminate Caime’s contract
The Laurens County Council emerged Tuesday night from executive session and voted 4-3 to terminate the contract of County Administrator Jon Caime. Caime, who began work as administrator in April of 2016, has been on paid leave since March 9 for unspecified reasons. Council Chairman Brown Patterson was among those who voted to dismiss Caime,…
Read MoreSan Diego escapes with 24-21 win over Blue Hose
San Diego’s dominance against Pioneer Football League continued Saturday against the league’s newest member. The Toreros (3-0) won their 41st straight Pioneer League game, capitalizing on Presbyterian miscues and holding off a fourth-quarter rally for a 24-21 victory Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium. San Diego led 24-7 before a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, including an…
Read MoreGreenwood County rabies report fourth Upstate case since February
March 26, 2021 Greenwood, S.C. – As the warmer spring weather promotes more time outside, South Carolina DHEC is warning South Carolinians to be especially cautious of wild animals which might be carrying the rabies virus. On Thursday DHEC received confirmation that a raccoon in Greenwood County had tested positive with rabies after it had exposed…
Read MoreThursday afternoon storms take down trees, cause outages
March 25, 2021 Laurens, S.C. – A strong and quick moving thunderstorm, part of a tornado warning for the area, caused downed trees and power outages. Crews from Laurens Commission of Public Works and Laurens Electric Cooperative are currently out working to restore power. “We had 180 out around Wattsville and Church Street,” said John…
Read MoreUncovered: Conflicts often overlooked in ethics filings
• Post and Courier: Uncovered By Stephen Hobbs and Thad Moore The Post and Courier “Uncovered” is creating a series of investigative articles to look at how the lack of watchdog journalism in communities, combined with weak ethics laws, is a perfect storm for corruption in South Carolina. The stories are written by the Post…
Read MoreFood Lion confirms store opening in Clinton; interviews tomorrow, March 25
March 24, 2021 Clinton, South Carolina – After weeks of “We won’t say yes. We won’t say no,” from Food Lion headquarters, the City of Clinton’s economic development department Tuesday evening finally received confirmation that Food Lion will indeed move into the 927 South Broad location soon to be vacated by BiLo with plans for…
Read MorePeterson’s jersey retired, Raiders thump Emerald
Playing on its home field for the first time in more than a year, the Laurens baseball team honored one of its greatest players Friday night. The family of Charles Peterson, who died of complications from COVID-19 in September, at the age of 46, paid tribute to Peterson along with the Raiders and a smattering…
Read MoreNichols named CEO of Clinton YMCA
A nationwide search for a new head of the Clinton Family YMCA ended very close to home. Former Presbyterian College head football coach Harold Nichols was named chief executive officer of the Clinton Family YMCA in an announcement from the organization’s board of directors. “We conducted a nationwide search that generated a tremendous amount of interest…
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