Area Breaking News
Local musician provides soundtrack for promo video
Local Americana roots musician Hunter Holmes has found a broader audience for his music thanks to a collaboration with the Malloy Brothers and Leatherman. Holmes supplied the music for a 30-second promotional spot that has been released online. The video touts a new fixed-blade knife released by Leatherman, the Oregon-based multi-tool and knife manufacturer. The…
Read MoreDeath penalty returning to state after 13 years
By Jack O’Toole Statehousereport.com After a 13-year hiatus, the state of South Carolina is planning to resume executions this week amid an ongoing debate about the fairness, expense and effectiveness of capital punishment. According to an Aug. 30 S.C. Supreme Court order, six death row inmates, four of whom are black, have exhausted their appeals and can…
Read More2 arrested in Clinton car break-ins
Two arrests were made this past week by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office following a rash of automotive break-ins and larceny in Clinton. Jaron Aristide of Greenwood was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Brandon Zy’Keviz Robinson of Woodruff was arrested Thursday (Sept. 12). Both face 40 charges each, including multiple counts of…
Read MoreLPD: Man killed trying to evade traffic stop
A man Laurens Police say was fleeing from officers during an attempted traffic stop early Sunday morning was killed in a single-car crash on South Harper Street Extension. The deceased was identified as Ealwinne Richard, 30, of Clinton. A passenger in the 2020 Chevrolet Spark sedan driven by Ealwinne was injured and flown by helicopter…
Read MoreTruck driver killed in Saturday morning I-26 accident
UPDATE: Driver identified by coroner’s office A tractor-trailer driver was killed in a single-vehicle accident on I-26 in Laurens County Friday morning. The wreck occurred at mile marker 46, about 10 miles west of Clinton at 9:52 a.m., said South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt. Laurens County Deputy Coroner Bill Williams identified the…
Read MoreFinding Nemo: Raiders’ Fernandez has career night in loss
A.C. Flora overcame three first-half turnovers and gritty Laurens performance to escape with a 20-17 victory over the Raiders Friday night at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. For the second straight week, LDHS (0-4) was playing without a true quarterback due to injuries at the position, running a wildcat offense featuring running backs Nehemias “Nemo” Fernandez,…
Read MoreCMS closed Friday as students, staff mourn teacher’s death
Clinton, South Carolina – A day of e-learning for Clinton Middle School students was announced late Thursday evening, Sep. 13, after the unexpected death of CMS teacher and bus driver Shaquille Harp Thursday. “I am very sorry to inform you that I received word this evening that one of our employees, Mr. Shaquille Harp, has…
Read MoreRed Devils find early groove, pound Panthers, 49-27
INMAN – Clinton shrugged off the slow starts that had plagued the Red Devils in three games this season, scoring early and often in a 49-27 victory at Chapman Thursday night. The game was moved up one day due to predicted heavy rains from Hurricane Francine in the Upstate Friday and Saturday. The Red Devils…
Read MorePC to honor Clinton downtown fire first-responders at GWU game
Presbyterian College will honor the firefighters and first responders who answered the call to combat a devastating blaze that destroyed or damaged several businesses in downtown Clinton on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Firefighters and first responders from 31 agencies throughout Laurens County and the Upstate will be recognized on the field at halftime of the Blue…
Read MoreRed Devils legend, Hall of Famer Long passes away
Kevin Long, a member of the Laurens County Sports and University of South Carolina Gamecocks Hall of Fame, died Tuesday morning after an extended illness. He was 69. Long was a standout running back at Clinton High School and a member of the Red Devils’ 1972 State Championship team. He went on to play at…
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