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Fibertex announces $49.5 million Gray Court expansion
Fibertex Nonwovens announced a planned $49.5 million expansion Tuesday that is expected to bring 39 new jobs to the Gray Court area in northern Laurens County. Fibertex specializes in spunlace products and has operated a “state-of-the-art” production line in Gray Court since taking over the former Mogul plant on Iso Parkway in January of 2019.…
Read MoreCouncil takes no action on administrator’s leave
Uldrick named interim EMS director The Laurens County Council spent a little more than two hours in executive session Thursday, but took no action on the status of County Administrator Jon Caime. Caime was placed on leave following the March 9 meeting. Council Chairman Brown Patterson said Caime’s status has not changed and he remains…
Read MoreLaurens Police apprehend chase, stalking suspect
Update Thursday evening_ Laurens Police apprehended the suspect about 6 p.m. Thursday evening near Revelation Drive in Laurens. Laurens, S.C. – Laurens Police are still searching for a suspect involved in a Thursday morning car crash on East Main Street in Laurens. Laurens Police Chief Chrissie Lattimore said officers are seeking Kenneth Redkey, who attempted…
Read MoreGary Jacks still sought by Clinton police regarding last week’s park shooting
March 17, 2021 Clinton, South Carolina – Warrants were obtained on Monday regarding a shooting which took place last Wednesday afternoon in Oak Street Park, Clinton, and the suspect, Gary Lee Jacks, is currently considered a wanted person in connection with the shooting. Jacks, 35, is wanted for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and…
Read MoreNeal resigns from Gray Court Town Council
First-term Gray Court Town Councilwoman Shaterica Neal sent a one-sentence letter of resignation via email to Town Administrator Garry Smith on March 4, announcing her departure from town council. The Town Council met Monday night, accepting the resignation and adopting a resolution paving the way for a special election to fill Neal’s unexpired term. While…
Read MoreCouncil meeting set on Caime, Pennington departs EMS post
Laurens County Council members will meet in executive session as part of a called meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Square Administration Offices. The meeting was called in order to discuss the fate of Laurens County Administrator Jon Caime, who was put on leave after council’s regular meeting on March 9 following an…
Read MoreSevere weather expected in area for Thursday
According to local weather forecasts, Laurens County residents should brace for the possibility of severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday. Laurens County is among the area south of the I-85 corridor that at the highest risk of severe storm activity. The storms could include high winds, hail and the possibility of tornadoes. Laurens County is…
Read MorePC students get kicks and more with fundraiser
• Click here to visit the “Hope for Haley” CrowdChange fundraising page. Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg looked like one of the guys behind a PC mask Sunday afternoon. vandenBerg joined the Sigma Nu kickball team in the finals of a tournament organized by the fraternity to benefit the family of classmate Haley Hughes, a…
Read MorePC makes Pioneer debut with 31-16 victory
Presbyterian College began a new era in the non-scholarship NCAA Division I Pioneer Football League Saturday with a 31-16 victory over visiting Morehead State at Bailey Memorial Stadium. Redshirt freshman Delvecchio Powell II ran for a game-high 104 yards and a first-quarter touchdown on 26 carries to lead the Blue Hose (1-1) to victory in…
Read MoreAfternoon shooting in Oak Street Park, Clinton
March 10, 2021 Clinton , S.C. – On Wednesday, March 10, approximately 3:30 p.m., the Clinton Police Department responded to Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital in reference to an individual who had arrived with severe injuries from a gunshot wound. Investigators quickly determined that the incident/ crime scene was located at Oak Street Park in…
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