Area Breaking News
Law enforcement responds to false active shooter claim at LDHS
For the third time in two weeks, local law enforcement responded to a threat of a firearm-related incident on the Laurens District High School campus. According to the Laurens Police Department, a caller on the administrative line at the LPD said there was an active shooter at LDHS. “Officers responded to the high school and…
Read MoreCagle returned to county from Colorado to face murder charge
The man accused of killing his fiancé at a Laurens County residence nearly a month ago is in custody after going on the run in an attempt to avoid authorities. Willian Loyd “Todd” Cagle, 48, waived his extradition rights and was returned to Laurens County Saturday. He was booked into the Johnson Detention Center on…
Read MoreCouncil repeals outdated vice laws against pool, pinball
Teenagers who enjoy playing some pool or pinball can breath a sigh of relief after the City of Laurens repealed some outdated laws last week. During its regular September meeting last Tuesday, Laurens City Council voted unanimously to repeal Chap. 8 of the Code or Ordinances: Regulation of Amusements and Entertainment within the city, which…
Read MoreRaiders rally to derail Greer 20-17 on Luna FG
GREER – Laurens overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half and senior kicker Roberto Luna kicked a 25-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining to lift the Raiders to a 20-17 victory over Greer at Dooley Field. Luna’s kick gave the Raiders their only lead of the game and delivered a victory in their…
Read MoreRed Devils roll on to 7th win, pound Union Co. 61-7
Clinton opened its Region 4-3A schedule at Union County Thursday – a day earlier than planned due to Hurricane Ian’s impending impact on the Upstate. After the Red Devils left Union County Stadium with a 61-7 victory, the Yellowjackets may have preferred to tangle with the hurricane. Seven different Clinton players scored touchdowns as the…
Read MoreDriver killed in midnight accident near Gray Court
A single-vehicle accident on Old Laurens Road near Gray Court claimed the life of the driver around 12 a.m. Saturday. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2003 Ford Escape was killed when the vehicle crossed the center line and traveled off the left side of the road, striking two signs,…
Read MoreT.L. Hanna rolls over offense-less Raiders, 38-7
T.L. Hanna’s Sasheen Latimer ran for a pair of second-quarter touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets dominated host Laurens Friday night at K.C. Hanna Stadium. Latimer’s 78 yards was a game high and part of a balanced and potent Yellow Jacket rushing attack that rolled up 394 yards against the Raiders (1-5). Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets…
Read MoreRed Devils saddle Thoroughbreds with 54-28 loss
Clinton’s Keividrick Richardson started the game by bursting up the middle for a 59-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage that proved to be more than just a score. It was a hint of things to come. The unbeaten Red Devils, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, outran and outscored visiting South Aiken…
Read MoreAirplanes up for show-and-tell at Laurens County Airport Sunday
Laurens, S.C. – After a two year hiatus, the Laurens County Airport will again be welcoming pilots from across the state as the South Carolina Breakfast Club returns to Laurens this Sunday morning, Sept. 25, and anyone is welcome to drive to the airport for breakfast, see the airplanes up close and chat with the…
Read MoreCrusaders drop homecoming contest, 42-20
Jefferson Davis Academy spoiled Laurens Academy’s Homecoming festivities Friday night, defeating the Crusaders 42-20 at LA’s Todd Kirk Field. JDA led the entire way, taking an 8-0 lead in the first quarter that they extended to 26-14 by halftime. Three different players scored for LA. Wide receiver Buddy Baker scored LA’s first touchdown to cut…
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