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Former police officer, deputy pleads in Ware Shoals murder
GREENWOOD – A former sheriff’s deputy and police officer who worked for several agencies in Laurens County and the Lakelands was sentenced to 34 years in prison after pleading guilty this past week to shooting and killing his neighbor in Ware Shoals in May of last year . Justin Rawlins Moody, 43, pleaded guilty as…
Read MoreRed Devils drop 61 on Wildcats, stay atop region
Six different Clinton players scored rushing touchdowns as the Red Devils exploded for 605 yards of total offense in a 61-14 region victory over Blacksburg Friday night at Wilder Stadium. It was the second straight outing of more than 50 points for the Red Devils, who improved to 6-2 overall and remained unbeaten in Region…
Read MoreNo. 1 Westside trounces Raiders, 49-3
For the second straight week, Laurens faced one of the top-ranked teams in Class 4A, and the result was much the same. The Raiders managed only a field goal for the second time in as many weeks as senior wide receiver Chmarryus Bomar scored three touchdowns to lead No. 1-ranked Westside to a 49-3 victory…
Read MoreRaiders to welcome No. 1 Rams, 1984 state champs Friday
A week after routing Southside, Laurens came crashing back to earth against yet another ranked opponent this past Friday night. Host Wren, ranked No. 8 in Class 4A, dismantled the Raiders 55-3, rolling up nearly 371 yards of total offense despite a running clock in the second half that shortened the game. Reese Price led…
Read MoreAnnual Chamber oyster roast to kick off busy weekend in November
A busy weekend locally will kick off Thursday, Nov. 7 with the 16th annual Laurens County Chamber of Commerce College Football Fan Challenge Oyster Roast. The annual Chamber fundraiser will lead directly into the rescheduled Squealin’ on the Square fall festival in Laurens, which was postponed from its initial date due to Hurricane Helene until…
Read MoreLaurens County Safe Home moves awareness events to February, March
Laurens County, South Carolina – With October designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Laurens County Safe Home is typically working to use the nationally recognized month to help educate the public on the crucial services provided by the nonprofit. Instead, the board has decided to postpone the activities until next spring. “The storm changed…
Read MoreLPD: Kidnapping suspect still being sought by police
Laurens Police are searching for a suspect in a kidnapping that reportedly occurred Saturday. A release Tuesday from the LPD identified the suspect as Jordan Trevion Sweeney, 26. Police said they found evidence of a violent abuduction after responding to a residence in Laurens. The incident involved multiple handguns and threats to the lives of…
Read MoreHistory lessons: LA claims 3rd straight volleyball title
COLUMBIA – Different division, same result. Laurens Academy won its third straight volleyball championship Monday night, dominating The King’s Academy much the same way the Crusaders rolled through the regular season. LA claimed the SCISA Class 2A state title with a 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-19) at Cardinal Newman School. “This one just feels different because…
Read MoreRed Devils explode for 56-22 victory over Cardinals
Slow starts have become the norm for the Clinton football team, but so have fast finishes. The Red Devils outscored host Landrum 42-12 over the final three quarters en route to a 56-22 Region 1-2A victory Friday night. With the win, Clinton stays atop the standings in its new Class 2A region. “It felt like…
Read MoreCounting to 3: Crusaders go for 3rd straight state championship
The Laurens Academy volleyball team is going for its third straight SCISA state championship this weekend at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center. After a pair of SCISA Class 1A state titles, the Crusaders will attempt to win its first Class 2A championship beginning Friday at the Grand Strand. The state finals are tentatively scheduled for…
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