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Woman killed, children injured in vehicle crash
A Mountville woman died and her two children were injured in a Thursday morning crash on HIghway 560 about four miles east of Kinards. The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Megan Elizabeth Kirby. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said Kirby was driving a 2005 Chevy Avalanche pickup around 7…
Read MoreFriday night zombies lead the way to several days of Halloween fun
There will be plenty of spooky Halloween options this weekend, beginning with a family-friendly parade of zombies Friday evening, Oct. 28, as Main Street Clinton holds its first Zombie Walk. The Zombie Walk is designed to be a fun, family activity and great for photos, said Main Street Clinton Manager Joe Timmons. Everyone is encouraged…
Read MoreSports Extra: James finalist for South Carolina Mr. Football; CHS tennis advances
Clinton High’s Bryson James is among seven finalists for the South Carolina Mr. Football Award. James, a do-it-all running back, linebacker and kick returner for the Red Devils, is the first Laurens County finalist for the annual award since Laurens District High running back-linebacker Duane Martin – now a tight end at Louisville – in…
Read MoreFountain Inn man killed in single-car crash
A Fountain Inn man was killed in a single-car accident late Tuesday night on Durbin Road in northern Laurens County. According to the Laurens County Coroner’s Office, Dominique Lehnhofer, 33, was driving a 2003 BMW sedan on Durbin Road near Park Road when he ran off the left side of the left side of the…
Read MorePhillip wins Gray Court seat by 1 vote
Gray Court native Nadine Phillip won a special election on Oct. 18 by a single ballot for an at-large seat on the Gray Court Town Council. Phillip narrowly defeated Laura B. Cook 35-34 for the seat vacated by Geneik Brewster earlier this year after she moved out of the town limits. Former councilwoman Maleah Merck…
Read MoreHighlight photos from Rhythm on the Rails 2022
Rhythm on the Rails and Smokin’ on the Rails brought in plenty of folks to Downtown Clinton Friday evening and all day Saturday. There was plenty of barbecue, funnel cakes and diverse musical groups to entertain. Overall winners for the Smokin’ on the Rails Southern BBQ Network competition included SC Smokey D’ BBQ in first…
Read MoreLA downs Cougars for SCISA state volleyball title
DUE WEST – Laurens Academy weathered an early onslaught from Cambridge Academy and defeated the Cougars 3-1 (15-25, 25-20, 27-25, 25-21) to claim the SCISA Class 1A state volleyball championship Monday night at Erskine College. The Crusaders defeated Cambridge in all five meetings between the two teams this past season, including twice with championships on…
Read MoreRaiders down Eastside 24-15 to keep title hopes alive
This time, Laurens made its first-half lead stand up. The Raiders jumped out to a three-touchdown lead by halftime and hung on for a 24-15 Region 2-4A victory over Eastside Friday night at K.C. Hanna Stadium. LDHS ends its regular season at 4-6 overall and 3-1 in region competition. The victory comes a week after…
Read MoreRed Devils storm by Cyclones, win region title, 48-20
Clinton clinched the Region 2-4A championship Friday night with a 48-20 victory at Chester. The Red Devils, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, got 100-yard rushing performances from Jishun Copeland, Bryson James and Jaden Robinson, who ran for a career-high 181 yards with two touchdowns on 13 attempts, scoring on runs of 9 and 28…
Read MoreBertoli leads LA scoring explosion, 68-27; volleyball heads to finals
– LA volleyball headed to state tourney finals, see below NEWBERRY – Senior running back Clarence Bertoli scored seven touchdowns as Laurens Academy defeated Newberry Academy for the second time this season, beating the Eagles 68-27 Friday night. The victory snapped a four-game skid for the Crusaders (4-5 overall, 1-2 SCISA Region 1-1A) Bertoli scored…
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