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CHS boosters cancel annual golf tourney
The Clinton High School Athletic Booster Club has reluctantly had to cancel its biggest fundraiser and signature event, the annual golf tournament at Musgrove Mill Golf Club. The tournament is typically a kickoff for the new school year and its athletic seasons. Booster Club director Buddy Bridges said it builds camaraderie and “come together” as…
Read MoreAbsentee voting opens; new temporary provisions for SC voters
Absentee voting in Laurens County began Monday ahead of the Tuesday, June 9 primaries for elected local, state and national level seats. Now a vote by state legislators Tuesday evening May 12, provides any voter in South Carolina the option to vote absentee for the June primaries and runoffs. “We were already encouraging absentee voting,” said…
Read MoreAll voters can vote absentee in June primaries, runoffs
Every voter in South Carolina is now qualified to vote absentee in the June Primaries and Runoffs. Gov. Henry McMaster Wednesday signed into law legislation passed Tuesday by the General Assembly that authorizes any voter to vote absentee in any election in June 2020. The provision expires on July 1, 2020 and does not apply…
Read MoreCPW reports Wednesday morning gas line issues
It does not carry a safety threat, but the Laurens Commission of Public Works announced Wednesday that it is currently experiencing an issue with some natural gas lines in the city. “There appears to be an excessive amount of air in the gas system,” said General Manager John Young. “While this doesn’t necessarily create a safety…
Read MoreShooting leads to six arrests by LCSO
Deputies from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people stemming from an early morning shooting incident Tuesday on LC Drive in Laurens. According to the LCSO, Emily Hamilton Nickles of Ware Shoals was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during the commission of a…
Read MoreClinton police make arrest in murder, suspects sought
One arrest has been made and the Clinton Police Department is searching for two other suspects investigators believe to be involved in the April 4 murder of Freddie Markell Byrd. Khalid Asiatic Cunningham, 23, of Clinton was arrested and booked into the Johnson Detention Center on aggravated breach of peace charges on April 13 and…
Read MoreState, local biz prepare for another reopening phase
One week after allowing restaurants to reopen for indoor dining, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is completing his mission to reopen the rest of the state’s economy by allowing “close-contact” businesses to reopen. Those businesses, including barber shops and hair salons, nail salons, massage therapy businesses and tattoo establishments, will be allowed to reopen Monday amidst…
Read MoreRestaurants to open for indoor dining Monday
234 new confirmed cases across state 2 new cases in Laurens County South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Friday that restaurants across the state will be allowed to reopen for dine-in customers beginning Monday. Restaurants were granted the ability to offer outdoor dining this past Monday. The indoor dining will include restrictions such as eight…
Read MoreSummie Carlay to join brother Wesley at The Citadel
Former Laurens District High School standout offensive lineman Summie Carlay announced on Twitter Tuesday that he will transfer from the University of South Carolina to The Citadel. Carlay will join his younger brother, Wesley Carlay, who is completing his freshman year at the Citadel and plays on the defensive line for the Bulldogs. Summie Carlay, 6-5, 285…
Read MoreQuarles ready for hoops, rodeo with Flying Fleet
When Blair Quarles leaves for Erskine College in the fall for her freshman year, she won’t be going alone. Quarles, who graduates this year from Laurens Academy, signed this past week to play basketball and compete in rodeo for at Erskine. The Flying Fleet rodeo team will be in its second year of competition with…
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