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2 detention center officers face charges
Two former Laurens County Detention Center corrections officers have been arrested and three others have been placed on administrative leave by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. Nicolas A. Walker, 39, and Holly Lynn Walker, 34, of Clinton were arrested Monday by investigators from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and booked into the jail…
Read MoreSports Extra: West-Oak eliminates Red Devils; LA girls advance
Visiting West-Oak overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit and held off Clinton 47-39 Saturday afternoon in the second round of the Class 3A girls basketball playoffs. The Red Devils turned a 21-15 halftime lead into a 25-15 advantage in the opening minute of the second half, but the Warriors answered with a 7-0 run over the…
Read MoreHaley visits Laurens as early voting starts for Feb. 24 primary
Laurens, South Carolina – Aboard her campaign bus, Beast of the Southeast 2024, Republican Presidential Candidate and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley made a trip to Laurens, speaking before a group of more than 70 on Monday morning in The Palmetto Room in downtown Laurens. During the campaign stop less than two weeks ahead…
Read MoreCPW partners for county scholarship, adjusts for impact fees
Laurens , South Carolina – High School juniors and seniors across Laurens County have the opportunity to compete for one of two $2,500 scholarships offered through a new partnership between the City of Clinton, Laurens Commission of Public Works and their electric provider, Piedmont Municipal Power Agency. “PMPA has funds available for scholarships, and we…
Read More11-year-old recovering after dog attack
An 11-year-old boy is recovering in a Greenville hospital after a pack of four dogs attacked him Wednesday morning as he was walking to his bus stop on Livingston Street for school. Clinton Police Commander Crystal Roberts said Thursday morning all four of the dogs involved in the attack have been put down. Officers were…
Read MoreMan wanted in fentanyl overdose by 1-year-old
Laurens Police found a 1-year-old child suffering from a fentanyl overdose Monday at a Gray Street residence, and now the child’s father is wanted by authorities and its mother was arrested. While at the residence, LPD officers uncovered evidence of allged drug activity in the household and executed a search warrant for the residence. During…
Read MoreLCSO: Reward offered in burglaries investigation
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a person suspected of being involved in two burglaries and another attempted break-in at three different Laurens County residences. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect. A cash reward has been offered in…
Read MoreLPD arrests made in string of auto break-ins
A three-month Laurens Police investigation into a string of automotive break-ins has ended with six arrests, the LPD said in a release late Monday night. The arrests included two adults and four juveniles and included more than 100 arrest warrants. Tarajia Williams, 20, of Laurens was charged with 21 offenses, including 20 counts of breaking…
Read MoreAnimal Shelter food bank needs donations
The Laurens County Animal Shelter food bank is in dire need of donations. The shelter’s food bank provides free dog food to community members who are struggling to feed their pets. Donations can be made at the animal shelter during normal hours at 79 Mount Vernon Church Road in Laurens. Donations can also be dropped…
Read MoreSports Extra: Clinton girls triumph, LA heads to state tourney
A swarming Clinton defense shut out Southside in the fourth quarter Wednesday night as the Red Devils advanced to the second round of the Class 3A playoffs with a 43-18 victory. The Red Devils ended the game on a 22-0 run over the final 9:40 of game time. Mylayja Thompson, who earned S.C. Basketball Coaches…
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