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Doolittle gets first win at Crusaders’ helm
Laurens Academy emphatically picked up its first win of the Jolly Doolittle era Friday night at Newberry Academy. LA continued a long string of dominance over the Eagles with a 58-0 victory. Doolittle is in his first season as head coach of the Crusaders after seven seasons at Greenwood Christian. No other details on the…
Read MoreBear tracks: BHP, Henderson run over Raiders, 49-21
The Laurens defense had no answer for Belton-Honea Path all-state running back Marquise Henderson and the Bears rushing attack Friday night in a 49-21 loss at K.C. Hanna Stadium. Henderson, who announced an offer from Arizona earlier this week, rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns, scoring on runs of 3, 55 and 66 yards.…
Read MoreRed Devils down Bulldogs in ‘Battle for the Belt’
Clinton uncharacteristically took to the air Friday night in a 42-7 victory over Newberry in the home opener for the Red Devils at Wilder Stadium. Junior quarterback Tyshuwan Richardson threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers and ran for a score in the newly minted “Battle for the Belt” trophy game against the Bulldogs.…
Read MoreFatz Cafe closes Clinton, all 17 other locations
A popular eatery that opened in Clinton around 15 years ago is closed permanently as its parent company abruptly shuttered all of its locations. Fatz Cafe, a casual dining restaurant located on East Corporate Center Drive near I-26 was among 18 locations to close in five states. There was no outside warning of the pending…
Read MoreProgramming returns, volunteers sought for Clinton Community Garden
Clinton, S.C. – A large group of Presbyterian College freshmen spent part of their orientation week assisting at the Clinton Community Garden and learning a bit about the Clinton community as they put into action the school’s commitment to service.Clin It was a much appreciated service at the volunteer-run Clinton Community Garden located on South…
Read MoreHonea Path man killed in single-vehicle wreck
A 22-year-old Honea Path man was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash in Laurens. Laurens County Deputy Coroner Bailey Williamson identified the victim as Dakota Gilstrap. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Gilstrap was traveling west on S.C. Highway 76 in a Dodge SUV around 8:50 p.m. when he ran off the right…
Read MoreBlue Flashes ruin Saints’ debut; LA falls to Winn
Friday night’s game between Thornwell and Calhoun Falls – two charter schools – marked an auspicious beginning and a welcome end. Thornwell, which returned as a charter school in 2019, was playing its first varsity football game in more than 15 years. Calhoun Falls (1-1) put an end to a 30-game losing streak with a…
Read MoreRed Devils ground and pound Raiders, 49-7
Rivalry or not, Laurens learned the same thing Clinton’s Week 0 opponent did a week ago: The No. 3-ranked Red Devils are a problem. Clinton defeated its intra-county rival for the third straight meeting, beating the Raiders 49-7 Friday night at K.C. Hanna Stadium. Clinton junior quarterback Tyshuwan Richardson ran for a game-high 118 yards…
Read MoreMan killed by ‘white mob” in 1905 gets honor he deserves
Waterloo, SC – The restoration and repair this month of a toppled tombstone near Waterloo finally gave the honor due to a Laurens County man who had been reported to be killed by a mob of klansmen in the early 20th century. Gray Court resident Robert Whitmore and Simpsonville resident Robin Coon are friends who…
Read MoreClinton-Laurens, LA football times pushed back due to heat
The start time for Friday night’s varsity football game between Laurens and Clinton at K.C. Hanna Stadium has been moved to 8 p.m. Laurens Academy has also pushed back the time of its home opener against Richard Winn Academy to 8 p.m. The South Carolina High School League mandates that temperatures must be below 92…
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