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Knights’ time: LA takes first ‘L’ at W.W. King
Laurens Academy suffered its first setback of the season Friday night, dropping a 60-34 decision to host W.W. King Academy in Batesburg-Leesville. The unbeaten Knights (5-0) outscored the Crusaders 32-8 in the second half. LA fell to 4-1 on the season and will travel to Newberry Academy next Friday (Sept. 26) for the first SCISA…
Read MoreEastside students learn to imagine and interact in their own playground town
Clinton, South Carolina – Eastside Elementary School and District 56 personnel held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Wednesday morning, celebrating its new kindergarten playground, which – with just a little imagination – emulates their own small town. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from Indigo Hope, an Upstate-based private family foundation, members of the Eastside Elementary…
Read MoreMauldin woman killed in I-385 vehicle crash
A Mauldin woman was killed in a crash that occurred on I-385 in Laurens County Tuesday night. Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp identified the victim as Rebecca A. Sexton, 59. Sexton was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said the accident occurred around 8:45 p.m.…
Read MoreTo encourage civility, City of Laurens temporarily pauses social media
Laurens, South Carolina – The City of Laurens is taking a break from social media, and leaders are recommending the same for those who have tired of the negativity that comes along with almost any perusal of current social media apps. “In the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a recent…
Read MoreStumbo announces campaign for attorney general
Surrounded by family and supporters, including prosecutors and a half-dozen Upstate sheriffs, 8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo announced his candidacy for South Carolina Attorney General Tuesday afternoon at the Laurens County Museum. Stumbo has led the 8th Circuit since his initial election in 2012, building a tough-on-crime reputation he said he wants to continue as…
Read MoreFull recovery expected for CFD engineer after Monday fire
Clinton, South Carolina – An engineer with the Clinton Fire Department was sent to Augusta Burn Center Monday morning after receiving burns while assisting at a residential structure fire in Joanna. It was announced on Tuesday that Clinton Fire Department Engineer Reles Littleton was released from the Augusta Burn Center late Monday evening. Littleton was…
Read MoreEducational needs of the county’s youngest part of public dialogue
Laurens County, South Carolina – At an open meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 17, Laurens County First Steps will be seeking the input of educators, health care professionals, grandparents, workforce development personnel and others in the community to help determine the county’s priorities as it relates to the early childhood educational needs within the county. Anyone…
Read MoreGreenville man killed on Sumter National Forest trail
A Greenville man was killed Friday in a motorcycle accident on the Enoree OTV Trail in Sumter National Forest. The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Mark C. Bellino, 51. According to Coroner Patti Canupp, emergency responders had to hike into the area where the accident occurred on a narrow, rugged trail. Bellino…
Read MoreFalcons fly past Raiders on homecoming, 49-0
A.C. Flora quarterback Roper Wentzky threw for 269 yards and four touchdowns as the unbeaten Falcons cruised past Laurens 49-0 Friday night at K.C. Hanna Stadium. The shutout was the Raiders’ second in four games this season and came on homecoming night at LDHS. The Falcons (4-0) also rushed for 244 yards on the night…
Read MoreLA finally ends Winn losing streak, 36-22
Laurens Academy ended nearly two decades of futility Friday night with a 36-22 victory over defending SCISA 8-man state champion Richard Winn Academy Friday night at LA’s Todd Kirk Field. The Crusaders (4-0) had not beaten Winn since 2007, a litany of losses that included a 43-6 defeat in last year’s 8-man championship game. Junior…
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