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Rosemont and partner agencies celebrate plans for trail system
Waterloo, South Carolina – Community leaders from the Laurens County Trails Association, the Rosemont Preservation Society and the LC Revolutionary War 250th Committee came together Monday morning in Waterloo to celebrate a groundbreaking for a parking area and a trail which will lead to the homeplace of the woman who saved Mount Vernon. Grant funds…
Read MoreWar Stories: Clinton honors city’s veterans
Clinton, South Carolina – Charles Nally was a young Army soldier in West Germany when he faced his most dangerous day of service completely by mistake. The Clinton resident, now 88, was out with fellow soldiers in the early 1950s on a border patrol when a commander sent sharp orders to return. “We’d gone into…
Read MoreSports Extra: James gets North-South roster nod
Clinton running back Bryson James has been named to the North All-Star team roster for the upcoming Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. James, who leads the unbeaten Red Devils in rushing and scoring with over 1,300 yards on the ground and 29 total touchdowns, was initially snubbed for the game despite being named one of seven…
Read MoreClinton resident killed in single-car crash
An 80-year-old Clinton resident died Sunday afternoon in a single-car accident on Old Milton Road. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Old Milton Road near Keller Drive, about two miles south of Clinton. South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said the victim was traveling west on Old Milton Road in a 2008 Nissan…
Read MoreNo. 3 Red Devils advance with 28-13 win over No. 6 BHP
As Clinton players lined up for the traditional playing of the school’s alma mater following the Red Devils’ 28-13 second-round playoff win over visiting Belton-Honea Path Friday night, head coach Corey Fountain began looking for Justin Copeland. He found the senior receiver/safety/kick returner and hugged him. “Great game,” the coach said. That wasn’t hyperbole. Copeland…
Read MorePedestrian struck and killed by car in Laurens
A woman was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Fleming Avenue Extension near Exchange Drive. Laurens County Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton identified the victim as Shaina Summerall, 33, of Laurens. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, both Summerall and a 2016 Toyota Camry, were traveling north on Fleming…
Read MoreJones re-elected to statehouse District 14
Rep. Stewart Jones (R-Laurens) fended off a challenge from Democratic newcomer Daniel Duncan in Tuesday’s election for the South Carolina House of Representatives. Jones, who was running for his second second full term in the statehouse representing District 14, won handily with 70.3% of the vote. Duncan earned 3,728 votes. “It’s an incredible honor, and…
Read MoreRaiders’ Darden named TD Club Player of the Week
Laurens RB/LB Gemire Darden has been named Player of the Week by the Laurens County Touchdown Club for his performance Friday night in the Raiders’ first-round playoff game against Indian Land. The senior led the Raiders in rushing with 99 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown, while also pacing the team in tackles with…
Read MorePermanent seating, gathering spot coming with pedestrian plaza
Laurens, South Carolina – A parking area on the public square will soon be converted to a pedestrian plaza, providing a permanent outdoor gathering space in downtown Laurens. It’s an expansion of the City of Laurens Master Plan, a joint venture between Main Street Laurens and the City of Laurens in 2017 which had recommended…
Read MoreGray Court-Owings set to host 1st fall festival
The inaugural Gray Court-Owings Fall Festival set for this Saturday from 3-7 p.m. will feature the usual trappings of community fests – music, vendors, food and fun. But it is also unique with four locations in downtown Gray Court, downtown Owings, First Baptist Church of Gray Court and Ole Blue Truck Farm. All four locations…
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