Area Breaking News
Porter hired as 10th head football coach at LDHS
Greg Porter was introduced Tuesday as the 10th head football coach in the 51-year history of Laurens District High School during a press conference in the school gymnasium. Porter, who led Greenville to back-to-back Class 4A Upper State finals appearances the past two seasons and won the 2014 Class 4A state championship at Hillcrest, takes…
Read MoreLDHS expected to hire Porter as head football coach
Greenville High School head football coach Greg Porter is expected to be named to the same position at Laurens District High School. The hire is pending approval by the Laurens District 55 Board of Trustees at its regular meeting tonight (Monday). An introduction with the new head coach is scheduled for noon Tuesday at the…
Read MoreWeek of railroad crossing closures starting Jan. 22
Laurens County, South Carolina – Starting Monday, Jan. 22, motorists may face significant detours in portions of Laurens County as CSX Transportation performs maintenance and resurfacing on close to 20 railroad crossings in Laurens County. The crossings will gradually be closed from Newberry through Clinton and on to the northeast of Laurens. The rail company…
Read MoreEarly primary voting for Democrats begins Jan. 22
By Judith Brown and John Clayton Laurens County, South Carolina – A reshuffling of the political calendar means South Carolina Democrats will be the first in the nation to cast their ballots in the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary Election. South Carolina moved ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire on the calendar. The Iowa Caucuses have…
Read MoreCongressman Jeff Duncan says he won’t seek re-election
Jan. 17, 2024 U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan issued the following statement Wednesday, Jan. 17, regarding his decision not to seek re-election for an 8th term to the United States House of Representatives: “After 9/11, I felt a calling to serve my State or Nation in some capacity. Serving in both the South Carolina State…
Read MoreWalter Todd Sr. inducted into SCGA Hall of Fame
Walter Todd Sr., arguably the most decorated competitive golfer produced by Laurens County, was inducted into the S.C. Golf Association Hall of Fame Saturday night at the Columbia Country Club. “I’ve spent a great part of my life in the game,” Todd said. “The best part has been the friends and relationships I’ve had. It’s…
Read MoreThomas named new CEO of GLEAMNS
Less than two weeks after resigning from her post as superintendent of Laurens County School District 55, Ameca Thomas has been named chief executive officer of the GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, a community-based organization providing educational and employment assistance. GLEAMNS is based in Greenwood and provides services to 14 counties, including Laurens, Edgefield, Spartanburg and…
Read MoreLaurens nightclub ordered shut down for lapsed business license
Laurens, South Carolina – Recent shootings and numerous arrests at Topic Lounge, located at 1605 W Main St, Laurens, has drawn additional scrutiny from the City of Laurens, which discovered the business owner has failed to renew his business license. In a certified letter dated Jan. 8, 2024 to the owner, Xavier Pulley, Laurens City…
Read MoreHeavy rains pelt Upstate, over 600 power outages reported
Heavy rains and winds around Laurens County caused flooding and power outages early Tuesday. The storm caused flash flood warnings from the National Weather Service all across the Upstate that lasted until 5 p.m. According to Laurens Electric Cooperative, around 300 customers in Laurens County reported power outages – the largest number by far among…
Read MoreHartsville teen found in Laurens County, arrest made
An arrest was made this past week after a missing girl from Hartsville was located at a Laurens County residence. The missing teen was located at the home in Laurens around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Hartsville Police announced than an arrest was made in the case, but no other details were made available. Aaliyah Haven McClain,…
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