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Laurens’ Juneteenth celebrated ‘spirit of freedom and unity’

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Laurens, SC – The City of Laurens held its second annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, and organizers were pleased to see not only a diverse crowd but also a wide range of ages celebrating the meaning of Juneteenth, and the joy and freedom the holiday represents. “I believe the great attendance reflected an excitement to…

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Memorial service held for Army veteran killed in accident

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A memorial service with military honors was held for a U.S. Army veteran from Mountville Saturday at Kennedy Mortuary. Richard W. Heald III, 32, was killed on Tuesday, June 13 as he was working at a business on Cooley Bridge Road in   Belton. He was repairing a 2014 Kenworth T880 tri-axle dump truck and…

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LCSO warns public of phone scams

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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…

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Nostalgia, fireworks to star in Independence Day celebrations

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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…

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Juneteenth Celebration set for Saturday

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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…

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‘Duck Hunt,’ car show Saturday to aid family

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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…

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Loop trail second CPST completion, aims to join Swamp Rabbit

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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…

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Joanna Spring Festival on tap for this Saturday

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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.…

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Gray Court man killed in motorcycle crash

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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…

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