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Severe weather expected in area for Thursday
According to local weather forecasts, Laurens County residents should brace for the possibility of severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday. Laurens County is among the area south of the I-85 corridor that at the highest risk of severe storm activity. The storms could include high winds, hail and the possibility of tornadoes. Laurens County is…
Read MorePC students get kicks and more with fundraiser
• Click here to visit the “Hope for Haley” CrowdChange fundraising page. Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg looked like one of the guys behind a PC mask Sunday afternoon. vandenBerg joined the Sigma Nu kickball team in the finals of a tournament organized by the fraternity to benefit the family of classmate Haley Hughes, a…
Read MoreAfternoon shooting in Oak Street Park, Clinton
March 10, 2021 Clinton , S.C. – On Wednesday, March 10, approximately 3:30 p.m., the Clinton Police Department responded to Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital in reference to an individual who had arrived with severe injuries from a gunshot wound. Investigators quickly determined that the incident/ crime scene was located at Oak Street Park in…
Read MoreCaime placed on leave, council to hold called meeting
* UPDATE: Council to hold called meeting March 18 Laurens County, S.C. – Laurens County Administrator Jon Caime was put on leave Tuesday night March 9 following an executive session. “We sent a memo to department heads Wednesday morning to let them know that Dale Satterfield has been named Acting County Administrator,” said Laurens County…
Read MoreWins & Losses: Businesses, chamber prepare for post-COVID world
Business owners across the state breathed a tenuous sigh of relief recently as Gov. Henry McMaster rolled back restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gone were the limits on crowds of more than 250 people. Masks no long have to be worn in government buildings or in restaurants, and establishments can now serve alcohol…
Read MoreArrests made after Friday manhunt in Laurens
A daylong manhunt just outside of Laurens on and around LC Drive Thursday resulted in the arrest of two suspects who were allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when discovered around 6:45 a.m. by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office following reports of a suspicious vehicle. Charles Matthew Kelly, 29, of Boiling Springs and Kristin Brianna Bridges,…
Read MoreUncovered: Culture resistant to change confronted
• Post and Courier: Uncovered By Tony Bartelme and Glenn Smith 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 More‘Prison Empire’ leads to statewide arrests
• 3 connected to Laurens County during investigation Three people face charges in Laurens County in connection with a drug trafficking case called “Prison Empire.” South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Monday that the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued more indictments against more suspects in “Prison Empire” than in any other statewide…
Read MoreIncumbents roll in city elections
In Tuesday’s municipal elections, outlying towns in the county had several uncontested races, while campaigning had been strong for council seats within the cities of Laurens and Clinton, but incumbents held on in every race. All vote totals were unofficial until they certified Thursday by the board of elections, said Laurens County Voter Registration director…
Read MoreChurches partner to bring about home after 2020 storm
A partnership between Upstate church congregations and the love and assistance of friends and family culminated in a prayerful dedication service last week for a new home for Bill Stephens. “It’s perfect,” Stephens said following the time of prayer. “It’s all I need.” Stephens had not been as confident on April 13 when he was…
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