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LCSO warns public of phone scams
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public once again about phone scams in which callers impersonate deputies in order to take money and information from them. “Remember- LCSO will not call you about active warrants and ask you to pay a fine,” the LCSO said in a social media post. “These scammers will…
Read MoreNostalgia, fireworks to star in Independence Day celebrations
This year’s Independence Day celebration in Laurens will have a different look and a different sound as people gather downtown on July 3. Dubbed “Laurens Freedom Fest,” the annual event in downtown Laurens will feature fireworks and two alternative rock groups with No. 1 records on their resumes. The Laurens event is among several scheduled…
Read MoreJuneteenth Celebration set for Saturday
Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens will host its 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday afternoon at the Laurens Historic Square. Entertainment at the one-day event, including music, dance, educational and comedic performances, is scheduled for 1-9 p.m. A craft market at the new downtown Plaza will open at 10 a.m. Also scheduled is an educational talk…
Read More‘Duck Hunt,’ car show Saturday to aid family
Jackie Turner, who has served as a school resource officer for several schools in Laurens County and is currently assigned by the Clinton Police Department to Eastside Elementary in Clinton, has spent part of her career in law enforcement ensuring the safety of children. Now, she’s working to make sure her son, Caleb, can live…
Read MoreLoop trail second CPST completion, aims to join Swamp Rabbit
Two young girls on bicycles were struggling Thursday to peddle their way uphill on the officially open loop trail that will one day become part of Greenville County’s popular Swamp Rabbit Trail. The youngest cyclist got a friendly push from mom, proof that teamwork can pay off, something Laurens County Trails Association President T. Eston…
Read MoreJoanna Spring Festival on tap for this Saturday
Joanna, South Carolina – The Joanna Spring Festival Committee has rescheduled its annual festival for Saturday, June 17, and the committee still has plenty of space for certain vendors. “We don’t need any more food vendors but we still have plenty of space for vendors who don’t require electricity,” said festival committee member Donna Price.…
Read MoreGray Court man killed in motorcycle crash
A Gray Court man was killed Saturday afternoon when the motorcycle he was piloting collided with a truck in Fountain Inn. Michael McKinney Jr., 62, who was driving a 2020 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, said Laurens County Deputy Coroner Bailey Williamson. According to the South…
Read MoreFriday music, Saturday markets on tap this weekend across county
Laurens County, South Carolina – Music and produce will take center stage this weekend as Main Street Laurens hosts Soulified 7 as its Finally Friday band, and then the summer season officially opens on Saturday morning with the Main Street Market from 8 to noon. Soulified 7 is expected to encourage plenty of dancing on…
Read MoreThursday afternoon ceremony to mark Swamp Rabbit opening
Laurens County, South Carolina – While paving was completed late this past winter, a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. this Thursday afternoon, June 8, will mark the official opening of the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Laurens County, and the public is invited to come walk the trail, which begins and ends behind the Laurens County…
Read MoreReversal: Carpenter elected vice-chair of District 55 board
Upon further review, Anthony Carpenter is the new vice-chair of the Laurens County School District Board of Trustees. Carpenter was nominated to fill the vacant vice-chair office at the board’s May 22 meeting. With only four members remaining on the seven-member board, Carpenter received two “yea” votes – his own and that of board member…
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