Area News
Taking the 4th: Lions thwart LA in state finals
COLUMBIA – Laurens Academy’s quest for a fourth consecutive SCISA state volleyball championship fell just short Monday night at Cardinal Newman School. The King’s Academy exacted a measure of revenge after falling to LA in last year’s SCISA Class 2A state finals, staving off a furious Crusaders comeback attempt for a 25-21, 25-21, 20-25, 22-25,…
Read MoreClinton Community Garden Hosts Annual “Gathering in the Garden” Celebration Nov. 4
UPDATE: Due to rain it’s rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4. Clinton, SC — The Clinton Community Garden Project invites the public to its annual “Gathering in the Garden” celebration, which has been postponed to Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Community Garden on South Bell Street across from the Friendship…
Read MoreWaterloo man dies in Wednesday crash
A Waterloo man was killed Wednesday in a vehicle crash on Riverfork Road in Waterloo. Laurens County Chief Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton identified the victim as 70-year-old David Lee. Lee was the sole occupant of the vehicle. He was airlifted to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The accident is under investigation…
Read More3rd annual Daffodils for Remembrance set for Nov. 8
Please join Clinton Canopy for our third annual Daffodils for Remembrance event. Daffodils mark the arrival of spring, and yellow is the color of remembrance. They are resilient and return with a burst of color each spring signifying hope, renewal and beauty. On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, we will gather to plant 600 daffodil bulbs…
Read MoreSCDOR updates Top Delinquent Taxpayer lists
October 2025 The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) updated the state’s Top Delinquent Taxpayers lists on October 15, 2025. The SCDOR launched the Top Delinquent Taxpayers lists, which include the state’s top individual and business delinquent taxpayers, in 2020 as a revision of the agency’s former Debtor’s Corner. The SCDOR publicly lists the names…
Read MoreLaurens Rotary Club’s Little River Duck Race set for Nov. 6
The Laurens Rotary Club invites everyone to join the fun at the 23rd Annual Little River Duck Race on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Fountain on the Square. Adopt a duck for just $5, which includes three coupons from ACE, Moultrie, and Big Air. Prizes include $350 for 1st place, $150…
Read MoreLaurens ready for Silver Squealin’ as festival turns 25
Laurens, South Carolina – If all goes as planned, Laurens’ historic downtown Square will be filled this weekend with county residents, plenty of visitors, great food and great music for the 25th Annual Squealin’ on the Square. There’s been plenty of work done already by Main Street Director Brad Abercrombie, board members, volunteers and assistance…
Read MoreThomas Mechanical ranked ‘8th Fastest Growing’ by The Capital Corporation
Laurens, South Carolina – Thomas Mechanical of Laurens was honored last week as the state’s 8th fastest growing company, and owner Martin Lowry said local connections are still critical to success. The state-wide honor was presented by The Capital Corporation at an annual ceremony recognizing some of the state’s elite businesses at the Columbia Metropolitan…
Read MoreMeiden America Switchgear announces expansion
Meiden America Switchgear finalized a $9.2 million expansion at its Laurens County location that will create 43 new jobs. The Laurens County Council approved third and final reading of a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement (FILOT) at its Monday night meeting to officially move the company’s investment forward. Meiden, known as a “pioneer in high-performance vacuum technology,” was…
Read MoreThreatt hired as new Laurens County administrator
The Laurens County Council unanimously approved the hire of Clinton resident Jerre Threatt as the county’s next administrator. Threatt, who has lived in Clinton for the past 13 years and worked for the City of Clinton as assistant city manager (2016-18) and at Presbyterian College in two different roles since 2018, was chosen from among…
Read More