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Gray Court man dies in single-car wreck
A Gray Court man was killed Tuesday night in a single-car accident on Warrior Creek Church Road, the Laurens County Coroner’s Office said. Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp identified the victim as William Anthony Bayliff, 28, of Gray Court. He died at the scene of the wreck, Canupp said. The accident occurred around 10:50 p.m.…
Read MoreAgencies urging heat, boating safety for 4th
Local residents were getting a slight respite from extreme heat Monday and Tuesday, but don’t expect the milder temperatures to last long, the National Weather Service said. A heat wave over much of the U.S. drove temperatures into the high 90s this past week and included a predicted heat index of 104 degrees in Laurens…
Read MoreCrash on I-385 kills 1, injures 3
A crash on I-385 in Laurens County Saturday left three people injured and one dead. The accident, which occurred around 5:40 p.m. near mile marker 13 in the Gray Court area, tied up traffic on southbound I-385 for several hours Saturday evening. Traffic was detoured down Highway 14. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol,…
Read MoreJuly 4 celebrations, fireworks planned for area
In addition to Laurens’ Freedom Fest on Wednesday, July 3, area residents will have other chances to celebrate Independence Day locally. Here are a few: Saturday, June 29: Ware Shoals 4th of July Celebration, 6-10:30 p.m. (fireworks at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 2: Fountain Inn Independence Day Celebration, 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3: Freedom Fest!…
Read MoreLane wins county council Dist. 7 runoff in landslide
Laurens County Council will have a different look after November’s General Election. Newcomer Justin Lane of Joanna defeated incumbent David Tribble in a Republican Primary runoff landslide Tuesday to represent District 7 on council. Lane won with 67% of the vote (721-355) when all votes were tallied. With the GOP nomination in hand, Lane will…
Read MoreSaluda River drowning victim identified
The victim of a drowning in the Saluda River near Irvin Pitts Memorial Park in Ware Shoals was identified Monday by the Laurens County Coroner’s Office. Juan Otoniel Antonio Simon, 23, was found in nine feet of water by the Swift River Rescue Team about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, some three hours after emergency personnel were…
Read MoreGOP Primary runoffs set for Tuesday, early voting going on now
Early voting began this past Wednesday as Laurens County voters headed back to the polls for two Republican Primary election runoffs set for Tuesday. Early voting for the U.S. District 3 Congressional seat and Laurens County Council District 7 began Wednesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday. In District 7, the contest…
Read More‘Art Clinton 2024’ features public reception at 6 Thursday, June 20, Art Battle Live Friday
Clinton, South Carolina – The opening of “Art Clinton 2024,” with artist awards, a reception and exhibit for the public is at 6 p.m. Thursday at 110 Musgrove Street. While the awards reception is Thursday evening, art in various categories by regional artists is also being exhibited as part of the Art Clinton competition this…
Read MoreLaurens Square hosts fashion show, C&W music Friday and Historic Quilts at Museum on Saturday
Laurens, South Carolina – The Laurens Square will be busy again this weekend as Main Street Laurens’ Finally Friday! takes over Pedestrian Plaza Friday evening and the Laurens County Museum opens its Exhibit of Historic Quilts of Laurens County at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Main Street merchants are hosting a Paris in Laurens Fashion Show…
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