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Dominant 2nd half spurs Crusaders’ 44-19 victory
Laurens Academy equaled its win total from last season Friday night with a 44-19 victory over visiting Newberry Academy. The Crusaders (2-1) got a pair of touchdowns from junior receiver Buddy Baker and two scores from senior running back Clarence Bertoli. LA trailed 19-16 at halftime, but dominated the second half, keeping the Eagles (1-1)…
Read MoreRenovations set to start on LPD offices
Renovations to the Laurens Police Department offices and municipal courtroom on West Main Street are set to begin Thursday (Sept. 1). The LPD and city announced last week that the West Main Street offices, which also houses the municipal judge’s chambers and courtroom, were closed and would remain so for the duration of the renovation…
Read MoreRichard Winn hands Crusaders 41-14 loss
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy opened its season Friday night with a 41-14 victory over visiting Laurens Academy. The Crusaders (1-1) trailed 35-0 before getting on the scoreboard in the second half. LA’s Buddy Baker scored to end the Eagles’ shutout bid, cutting the lead to 35-6. Senior running back Clarence Bertoli added LA’s second…
Read MoreRed Devils, big plays roll Raiders, 55-28
Clinton took control on the very first play from scrimmage against intra-county rival Laurens Friday night, rolling up over 500 yards of total offense en route to a 55-28 victory at Wilder Stadium. The Red Devils (2-0) set the tone early as quarterback Austin Copeland burst up the middle for a 63-yard touchdown run on…
Read More2 arrested as LCSO busts alleged puppy mill
Tuesday afternoon, Anderson County PAWS put out a call for emergency foster homes for animals seized an alleged Enoree puppy mill in Laurens County. “PAWS is assisting with a puppy mill seizure and need your assistance with foster homes for some of our current residents,” a PAWS social media post read. Two people have been…
Read MoreClinton plans Thursday evening fun, celebrates new ice cream shop
Clinton, S.C. – For many months Laila’s Place Ice Cream has been providing sweet treats from its mobile cart, and now the family business owned by Newberry residents Jason and Tia Devette is proving a welcome addition to the Main Street Clinton landscape, said Main Street Clinton Manager Joe Timmons. “It’s been packed,” Timmons said.…
Read MoreLaurens woman struck and killed by pickup
A Laurens woman was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 49 near Eagle Road. Suzanne Smith, 57, was a pedestrian on Highway 49 just north of the Highway 49/Highway 221 intersection when she was struck by a 1994 Chevy pickup around 10 p.m. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master…
Read MoreRed Devils roll over Panthers in opener
See more photos at end of story Clinton and two-way threat Bryson James picked up where they left off last season with a 55-20 Week 0 victory over Batesburg-Leesville Friday night at Wilder Stadium. James, last year’s Region 3-3A Defensive Player of the Year, did most of his damage at running back in the season…
Read MoreRaiders give up 41 straight in loss to Rams
Hillcrest, ranked No. 5 in Class 5A, exploded for 20 points in the third quarter to break open a close game en route to a 41-7 victory over visiting Laurens District High Friday night in the season opener for both teams. LDHS (0-1) took a 7-0 lead with 5 minutes, 3 seconds left in the…
Read MoreLA begins new era with 56-38 win over Eagles
See more photos at end of story. Laurens Academy handed Travis Plowden his first victory as a head football coach Friday night, defeating the Augusta Eagles 56-38 at Todd Kirk Field in the season opener for both teams. LA led 14-6 at halftime but exploded for 42 second-half points. Senior quarterback Andrew Codington, making…
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