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Former Laurens auto dealership property on auction block
An online bankruptcy auction for the sale a Laurens property that was home to a local automotive dealership for over 70 years started at noon Tuesday. Smith Chevrolet, which sold a variety of vehicle brands during its long tenure along North Harper Street, was located on the 5.1-acre property from 1947 to 2020 when it…
Read MoreDomestic incident leads to shooting, one dead on Laurens square
Christmas carols were playing from the speakers on the Laurens Historic Square when gunshots interrupted an otherwise quiet downtown afternoon. An apparent domestic dispute ended with the alleged assailant dead and a victim transported by helicopter to a Greenville area hospital. According to Laurens Police Chief Heath Copeland, the female gunshot victim was conscious and…
Read More‘Unaware’ driver takes down three power poles, causes Laurens power outage
Laurens, South Carolina – After Hurricane Helene, the Laurens Commission of Public Works lost numerous power poles on Farley Avenue. Two months later, the street got hit again when about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, three of the brand new power poles were broken from a driver’s mishap. “This is a primary line so it…
Read MoreRed Devils take down No. 1 Panthers, advance to Upper State finals
Clinton is headed to an Upper State championship game for the second time in three seasons. The Red Devils stunned previously unbeaten Batesburg-Leesville, the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A, 31-14 Friday night behind a dominant second half to advance to the Class 2A Upper State finals. Clinton will host Fairfield Central (12-1), a 48-28…
Read MoreSouthern cuisine, downstairs lounge planned for downtown Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – A new restaurant with a separate downstairs lounge is coming to 101 East Laurens St., filling the space vacated in late May by Rootimentary’s closure. Announced Monday evening, the street-level restaurant and a downstairs lounge are under a single business which is being opened by Jeffrey Ponder and Matthew Perkins, both…
Read MoreLaurens man charged in fatal drug overdose
Laurens Police have made a second arrest in connection with a fatal drug overdose in July at a residence on West Main Street in Laurens. Joseph Brian Johnson, whose residence is listed on West Main Street, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and charged with involuntary manslaughter and distribution of methamphetamine. Johnson remains…
Read MorePL Developments to shutter operations Clinton, following Rich’s closure
A week after a Fountain Inn manufacturer communicated to state officials that it would be closing its doors, a Clinton-based manufacturer said it would be doing the same. PL Developments, a manufacturer of liquid-based pharmaceutical products such as rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, told state officials Thursday that it will be closing both its manufacturing…
Read MoreRed Devils advance past Cyclones in 2A playoffs
Clinton advanced to the third round of the Class 2A playoffs Friday night with a 48-20 victory over Chester at Wilder Stadium. The Red Devils (9-2) will next host unbeaten and No. 1-ranked Batesburg-Leesville, a 49-14 winner over Andrew Jackson in Friday night’s second round of the playoffs. The Panthers improved to 12-0 with their…
Read MoreEagles dominate Crusaders for 8-man title
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE – Richard Winn Academy left no doubt Friday night, ending a perfect season with a dominating 43-6 victory over Laurens Academy and the SCISA 8-man State Football Championship. Winn quarterback Charlie Bonds ran for a pair of first-quarter touchdowns and threw for three scores, including two – 35 and 48 yards – to senior…
Read MoreKiosk unveiling first of many to show county’s role in Revolution
Gray Court, South Carolina – A celebration in Gray Court on Friday morning was a boon both to the Gray Court-Owings Historical Society and the Laurens County 250th Revolutionary War Committee with the unveiling of signage that explains the buildings in the settlement. The signage is important for explaining the history of the Culbertson Backcountry…
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