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LDHS opens Region 4-3A victory with win over Eastside
Laurens baseball opened its Region 2-4A season Monday with a 16-6 win at Eastside. Wofford signee Jackson Martin led the Raiders 18-hit parade, going 5-for-5 with a homer, two doubles, 4 RBI and four runs scored. Mason Hamby and Asher Goss also each hit home runs for the Raiders (2-5-1 overall, 1-0 Region 2-4A). Josh…
Read MoreAnimal Shelter seeking donations for community pet food bank
The Laurens County Animal Shelter is seeking donations for its community pet food bank. The shelter initially posted on its Facebook page that the pet food bank had been emptied on March 1, and it is still seeking donations in order to replenish supplies. “It is for people who are falling on hard times,” the…
Read MoreChamber program to give small businesses a boost
Applications are due the end of this week for a program which could provide a significant boost for 25 small businesses in Laurens County. Small Laurens County businesses with under 10 employees have until 5 p.m. this Friday, March 10, to enroll in a free program by The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Limited to…
Read MoreDist. 55 offers virtual Mental Wellness resource meeting Wednesday evening
As the pandemic’s unseen costs begin to unfold on the mental health front, some wonder how school children will be impacted. Despite the massive challenge we face, there are growing resources to help families who are struggling. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1 in 5 children experience a mental disorder in a…
Read MoreThomas holds onto District 55 Superintendent’s position after raucous board meeting
A concern that Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas would be terminated at Monday night’s meeting of the District 55 School Board brought more than 200 concerned citizens to the district office. By the end of the meeting, which included a three-hour executive session, all the other spring contract employees were approved, but the board opted not…
Read MoreCity of Laurens answers queries with Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28
Laurens, South Carolina – Officials with the City of Laurens will be answering questions about the city’s growth, the new trash pickup service, how the Laurens Police plans to continue keeping the community safe, information about the city’s beautification efforts and other topics when it holds a public Town Hall Meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, Feb. 28.…
Read MoreCougars finally solve Crusaders in state title game
SUMTER – The fourth time was not the charm for Laurens Academy. LA, which had defeated Region 4-1A foe Cambridge Academy three times this season, fell to the Cougars 41-34 in the SCISA Class 1A state title game Saturday morning at the Sumter Civic Center. Cambridge, a No. 4 seed in the state tournament, downed…
Read MoreLCSO investigating shooting death in county
Officers from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting death that occurred Friday morning. The shooting took place around 4:20 a.m. Deputies responded to the incident at Leaman Street near Shealy Circle in Cross Hill where a shooting had taken place and later in the Lisbon Road area of Mountville where LCSO deputies…
Read MoreEarly voting open for county’s municipalities
By Judith Brown, Staff Writer Laurens County, South Carolina – Less than two full days after early voting began, about 1 percent of certified voters in the City of Laurens have already voted for mayoral and council positions. A three-way race for mayor and one city council seat are being contested in Laurens, while three…
Read MoreRed Devils’ quest derailed; LA teams advance
Travelers Rest center Drew McGibben scored 8 of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Devildogs held off host Clinton 51-46 Monday night, stopping the Red Devils one victory short of their first Class 3A Upper State finals appearance since 2017. The five-point margin of victory for Travelers Rest was a single…
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