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Body discovered in manufacturer parking lot
A person was found dead Wednesday in the parking lot at a manufacturing plant at I-385 in Fountain Inn. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and Laurens County Coroner’s Office were called to the scene and are investigating the death at Yanfeng Authomotive Interiors, which sits just off I-385 on International Boulevard. According to reports, foul…
Read MoreOctober shooting ruled self-defense during robbery attempt
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office said this past week that investigators have determined that a Clinton woman was shot and killed in self-defense during an Oct. 3 incident in the area of Coleman Road in Clinton. In a statement, the LCSO said Taneal Evans, 20, was shot and killed during a robbery attempt on Oct.…
Read MoreMissing Laurens man found deceased
Less than 24 hours after the Laurens Police Department asked through social media for help locating a missing Laurens man, he was found dead Tuesday at a residence on Charlton Street. Ricky Robinson Jr., 54, had been missing for a several days when he was reported missing. The LPD said there is no danger to…
Read MorePC volunteers help children in ‘Walk to School’ event Wednesday morning
Clinton, South Carolina – In collaboration with Clinton Elementary School, a group of Presbyterian College volunteers will be gathering with Clinton Elementary School students for a “Walk to School” event early Wednesday, Nov. 5, and members of the community are welcome to come line Chestnut Street before the CES entrance to support the young students.…
Read MoreClinton man killed in single-car crash
A Clinton man was killed in a single-car accident early Sunday morning on Highway 56 near Young Road. The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Michael Wayne Seawright, 68, of Clinton. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said Seawright was driving a 2016 Dodge coupe around 5:25 a.m. Sunday when it…
Read MoreCoroner: Body of Greenwood man found in lake
UPDATE: Victim identified by coroner’s office Two fishermen discovered a body floating in Lake Greenwood Friday in the Waterloo area, according to the Laurens County Coroner’s Office. Officers from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the Laurens County Coroner’s Office were called to the scene and the body was retrieved fro the…
Read MoreKing rules region with 44-22 win over LA
W.W. King Academy captured the SCISA 8-man Region 1 championship Friday night at the expense of host Laurens Academy at Todd Kirk Field. The unbeaten Knights defeated LA 44-22, completing a two-game season sweep of the Crusaders as LA celebrated Senior Night. The loss, however, may have cost the Crusaders more than the region title.…
Read MoreScary Spider Season currently includes the invasive Joro
Laurens County, South Carolina – During the classic spooky season plastic spiders greet trick-or- treaters in front yards and porches, but it’s also almost egg-laying season for the Joro spider, a large brightly-colored and unwelcome spider growing in numbers in the Upstate South Carolina region. While we’re supposed to let outdoor spiders do their job…
Read MoreLaurens Electric’s Annual Motorcycle Run set for Nov. 15
On Saturday, Nov. 15, Laurens Electric Cooperative will host its 2025 Annual Motorcycle Run. After a 5-year hiatus, the co-op is excited partner again with the community to raise charitable funds, according to event organizer David Hammond. “We’re seeing more of our neighbors in need these days, and the proceeds from events like this…
Read MoreHalloween treats, fall festival set for weekend
Laurens County, South Carolina – While there have already been several festivals and spooky events for children, Halloween events and fall festivals are still in full swing this week. In the City of Laurens on Halloween night, costumed children can trick or treat with first responders at the Laurens County Sheriff Office on West Main…
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