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Thursday afternoon storms take down trees, cause outages
March 25, 2021 Laurens, S.C. – A strong and quick moving thunderstorm, part of a tornado warning for the area, caused downed trees and power outages. Crews from Laurens Commission of Public Works and Laurens Electric Cooperative are currently out working to restore power. “We had 180 out around Wattsville and Church Street,” said John…
Read MoreUncovered: Conflicts often overlooked in ethics filings
• Post and Courier: Uncovered By Stephen Hobbs and Thad Moore The Post and Courier “Uncovered” is creating a series of investigative articles to look at how the lack of watchdog journalism in communities, combined with weak ethics laws, is a perfect storm for corruption in South Carolina. The stories are written by the Post…
Read MoreFood Lion confirms store opening in Clinton; interviews tomorrow, March 25
March 24, 2021 Clinton, South Carolina – After weeks of “We won’t say yes. We won’t say no,” from Food Lion headquarters, the City of Clinton’s economic development department Tuesday evening finally received confirmation that Food Lion will indeed move into the 927 South Broad location soon to be vacated by BiLo with plans for…
Read MoreNichols named CEO of Clinton YMCA
A nationwide search for a new head of the Clinton Family YMCA ended very close to home. Former Presbyterian College head football coach Harold Nichols was named chief executive officer of the Clinton Family YMCA in an announcement from the organization’s board of directors. “We conducted a nationwide search that generated a tremendous amount of interest…
Read MoreFibertex announces $49.5 million Gray Court expansion
Fibertex Nonwovens announced a planned $49.5 million expansion Tuesday that is expected to bring 39 new jobs to the Gray Court area in northern Laurens County. Fibertex specializes in spunlace products and has operated a “state-of-the-art” production line in Gray Court since taking over the former Mogul plant on Iso Parkway in January of 2019.…
Read MoreCouncil takes no action on administrator’s leave
Uldrick named interim EMS director The Laurens County Council spent a little more than two hours in executive session Thursday, but took no action on the status of County Administrator Jon Caime. Caime was placed on leave following the March 9 meeting. Council Chairman Brown Patterson said Caime’s status has not changed and he remains…
Read MoreLaurens Police apprehend chase, stalking suspect
Update Thursday evening_ Laurens Police apprehended the suspect about 6 p.m. Thursday evening near Revelation Drive in Laurens. Laurens, S.C. – Laurens Police are still searching for a suspect involved in a Thursday morning car crash on East Main Street in Laurens. Laurens Police Chief Chrissie Lattimore said officers are seeking Kenneth Redkey, who attempted…
Read MoreGary Jacks still sought by Clinton police regarding last week’s park shooting
March 17, 2021 Clinton, South Carolina – Warrants were obtained on Monday regarding a shooting which took place last Wednesday afternoon in Oak Street Park, Clinton, and the suspect, Gary Lee Jacks, is currently considered a wanted person in connection with the shooting. Jacks, 35, is wanted for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and…
Read MoreNeal resigns from Gray Court Town Council
First-term Gray Court Town Councilwoman Shaterica Neal sent a one-sentence letter of resignation via email to Town Administrator Garry Smith on March 4, announcing her departure from town council. The Town Council met Monday night, accepting the resignation and adopting a resolution paving the way for a special election to fill Neal’s unexpired term. While…
Read MoreCouncil meeting set on Caime, Pennington departs EMS post
Laurens County Council members will meet in executive session as part of a called meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Square Administration Offices. The meeting was called in order to discuss the fate of Laurens County Administrator Jon Caime, who was put on leave after council’s regular meeting on March 9 following an…
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