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Laurens council member Kelly passes away unexpectedly
Update: Later Wednesday night, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of Councilman Kelly. “In recognition of the loss of a sitting City Councilor, Johnny Kelly, and in thanksgiving for his life and service, it is appropriate that the City should honor and show its great affection for him,” Senn said.…
Read MoreLaurens County COVID-19 numbers hold steady
As the number of COVID-19 cases around South Carolina have continued to grow, the number of cases in Laurens County have remained unchanged since Sunday. Laurens County has 14 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and one fatality as a result of the virus. Meanwhile, statewide totals grew by 115 Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total…
Read MoreMeidensha to open Laurens Co. facility
Despite uncertain economic times created by the side effects of COVID-19, the Laurens County Development Corporation announced and $8 million investment from a Japanese company for a new production center. Meidensha Corporation’s new Meiden America Switchgear is initially investing $8 million and bringing 41 new jobs to the county as it expands its production of…
Read MoreGamecocks’ Carlay enters transfer portal
Former Laurens District High standout offensive lineman Summie Carlay recently entered the NCAA’s transfer portal and will transfer from the University of South Carolina. Both GoGamecocks.com and TheBigSpur.com reported the move earlier this week. Carlay, 6-5, 285 pounds, is listed in the portal as a graduate transfer and will have two years of eligibility remaining.…
Read More3 seeking open Gray Court Council slot
Three candidates have filed to fill the at-large seat on the Gray Court Town Council left vacant due to the death of veteran councilman Adolphus Brewster. Joy Neal Craine, David King and Carla Jeanine Shaw will be vying for the seat. The filing period for the June 9 special election ended at noon Monday. Craine,…
Read MoreArmed robbery report leads to arrests
An armed robbery reported early Friday afternoon led to the arrests for three Gray Court men on various other charges by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. While on the scene of the reported incident on Sawmill Road in Gray Court, deputies said they detected the strong smell of marijuana coming from the residence and obtained…
Read MoreCOVID-19 cases in county up to 11, 3,065 in state
The number of COVID-19 throughout South Carolina eclipsed 3,000 Friday, including three more positive cases in Laurens County. The total number of confirmed cases statewide grew to 3,065, an increase of 274 cases from Thursday. Laurens County’s total increased from eight to 11. Laurens County is also estimated to have 16.3 cases per 100,000 in…
Read MoreLDHS to replace Allen as girls hoops coach
Laurens District High School is looking for a new girls basketball coach following the resignation of Yoneko Allen. Allen, an acclaimed player for the Raiders, returned to her alma mater and took over as head coach, but the team never enjoyed the success it did when Allen was in uniform herself. “We’re taking applications, and…
Read MoreClinton police investigating Saturday homicide
Clinton Police are still investigating the Saturday morning shooting of a Clinton man. Freddie Markell Byrd, 31, was found shot behind a house on Friendship Drive in Clinton. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 2 a.m. Saturday, according the Laurens County Coroner’s Office. An Monday autopsy determined the cause of death as a…
Read MoreNew LCSO deputy locates missing toddler
A toddler who wandered away from her Gray Court home Monday afternoon was found in short order by a Laurens County Sheriff’s Office deputy who had only officially been sworn in as a deputy a few hours earlier. The 3-year-old girl was located about a mile from her home on Highway 92 in Gray Court…
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