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2 killed in weekend traffic accidents
Two people were killed in separate traffic accidents in Laurens County overnight Saturday and Sunday morning. The first fatal wreck occurred on Greenpond Road near Heartland Court around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The second accident, a motorcycle crash, occurred just after midnight Sunday on Highway 252 near Cain Road. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master…
Read MoreEagles down Crusaders in Doolittle’s debut
The home-schooled Augusta Eagles spoiled the Laurens Academy head-coaching debut of Jolly Doolittle Friday night, downing the Crusaders 20-14 with a last-minute touchdown. The Eagles took the lead for the first time with less than 30 seconds left on the game, scoring a touchdown to take the victory. LA opened the scoring on an 80-yard…
Read MoreRed Devils roll over Panthers, 50-28
Clinton began the 2023 season Friday night in much the same way it did a year ago – with a lopsided victory over Batesburg-Leesville. Only the location changed. The Red Devils opened their season with a 50-28 Week 0 win over the Panthers at Batesburg-Leesville. Junior quarterback Tyshuwan Richardson connected on 5 of 6 passes…
Read MoreRams rout Raiders in season debut, 55-9
A bevy of big plays for Hillcrest resulted in a big season-opening loss Friday night for Laurens at K.C. Hanna Stadium. Hillcrest scored on the opening play of the game and again two plays later, starting an avalanche of offense in a 55-9 nonconference win over the Raiders. Running back Thomas Stanley ran for 115…
Read MoreClinton finally gets back to construction of recreation complex
Clinton, South Carolina – Clinton City Council took action Monday evening to finally start again on its long-awaited recreation complex, directing City Manager Tom Brooks to work with GMK Architects to select a building contractor for the project. At its special called meeting, council met in executive session with GMK architect Bryant Brown. “Mayor Pro…
Read MoreKicking off with Tale of the Tape of 2023 Football Season
2023 High School Football Tale of the Tape Clinton Red Devils Last year: 13-1 overall, 4-0 Region 4-3A Region 4-3A Champions, Class 3A Upper State finalists This week: at Batesburg-Leesville Outlook: While there may be question marks with the departure of 25 graduated seniors from last year’s squad, the biggest question is whether anyone in…
Read MoreEx-priest pleads guilty to sex crime in federal court
A former Catholic priest who served in Laurens and Newberry counties pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to Transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Columbia, Jamie Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias, 68, who was known to parishioners as “Father Gonzalez,” admitted to…
Read MoreKeitt, Elders win District 55 school board seats
Tabitha Keitt and Heather Hall Elders won Tuesday’s special election runoff for two seats on the Laurens County District 55 Board of Trustees. Elders defeated Angela Lowe Wells by 14 votes (156-142) in the runoff for Seat 3. Keitt picked up 74 more votes from her 105 vote total in the Aug. 1 special election…
Read MoreClinton begins plans for future power sales
Clinton, South Carolina – Seeking to lessen the possibility of electric rate hikes for the city in coming years, Clinton City Council last week instructed Clinton City Manager Tom Brooks to develop contracts with Piedmont Municipal Power Agency for the potential sale of excess electric capacity starting in 2029. The sale will only involve excess…
Read MoreDriver killed in single-car crash near Waterloo
One person was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on Harris Springs Road at Highway 221 near Waterloo. According to S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper Gary Miller, the crash occurred around 9:20 p.m. The driver of a 2012 Kia sedan, who was identified Sunday as Richard Ladd, 46, of Laurens was killed in the…
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