Area News
2 arrested in connection with animal cruelty cases
Two Laurens men have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after Laurens County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a deceased dog discarded with a doghouse on Midway School Road in Cross Hill and another severely emaciated dog at the home of one of the suspects. The deceased dog, which appeared to be severely malnourished, was discovered…
Read MoreWoman killed in early Sunday morning wreck
A two-vehicle accident on South Harper Street Extension left one woman dead Sunday morning. According to the Laurens County Coroner’s Office, the accident occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday. The victim was identified by the Coroner’s Office as Carrissa Shanta Ellis, 36, of Laurens. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. No other…
Read MoreWaterloo man charged with sexual exploitation of minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Thursday the arrest of David Reese Anderson, 29, of Waterloo on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, also…
Read MoreLaurens WWII veteran presented French Legion of Honor Medal
Laurens, South Carolina – World War II veteran Paul O’Dell has a wooden case holding the medals and honors from his time serving in England and France, but Tuesday he added to the collection for his role in the liberation of France from Germany in 1945. The Laurens native, now 103, was presented France’s Legion…
Read MoreMissing Gray Court man found deceased
An elderly man reported missing from his Gray Court residence was found deceased Wednesday. James Thomas, 85, went missing from the area of Goose Way in Gray Court around 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office launched a search for Thomas, using social media to alert people in the area that he was missing.…
Read MoreNew council members in Gray Court, Waterloo after special elections Tuesday
Laurens County, South Carolina – The town councils of Waterloo and Gray Court each have a new council member after a special election was held Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the two Laurens County towns. In Gray Court, Brian Shumpert was the only candidate on the ballot, yet according to the county’s unofficial vote totals, his…
Read MoreLCWSC offers tips for wintry weather
With a Winter Storm Watch currently in effect for the area and forecasts calling for extended periods of below-freezing temperatures, LCWSC is closely monitoring weather conditions and taking proactive steps to support continued safe and reliable water and wastewater service for the community. LCWSC’s team works year-round with a focus on maintaining, inspecting, and improving…
Read MoreCouncil makes changes, moves to final approval of ordinance
The Laurens County Council waded deeper into its proposed open space ordinance for residential developments, approving several amendments among the 11 taken from developers, county staff and utility providers Monday night at council’s regular meeting. After approving 9 of the 11 amendments to the ordinance, council approved second reading of the ordinance itself, which is…
Read MoreMuseum welcomes exhibit on baseball, community
A traveling exhibit set to open this week at the Laurens County Museum highlights baseball on the backroads of South Carolina while also serving as a reminder of a once-segregated game. The exhibit, which originated at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia, features around 50 photographs that were initially part of a book called…
Read MorePedestrian struck, killed on Highway 25
A pedestrian in Ware Shoals was hit by a vehicle and killed on Highway 25 early Tuesday morning. According to reports, the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. The Greenwood County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Timothy Allen Goldman, 72, of Ninety Six. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said both Goldman and…
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