Area News
Community pitches in after fire destroys family home
Geannie Greene was able to laugh a little Monday morning, less than two weeks after her home of 26 years in the Fountain Inn area of Laurens County burned to the ground. She said the tears had come in full force a day earlier, on a gray, rainy Sunday. “I had my breakdown came last…
Read More‘3rd-generation merchant’ closing shop at Midtown Paint
Laurens, S.C. – While the level of activity has ebbed and flowed during the past hundred years, generations of hard workers have continued the tradition of running businesses in the historic downtown, and with the sale of Midtown Paint Shop, the third-generation retailer next to City Hall is closing its doors this month after 50…
Read MoreBomb threat at PC halts final exams
Exams at Presbyterian College were interrupted after a bomb threat was found on campus Monday night. PC officials closed all academic buildings Tuesday as the last day of finals for the fall semester was delayed. Campus police and agents from the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigated the incident after a note threatening a bomb…
Read MoreCheek nominated to take over as coroner
Vickie Cheek is one step closer to being named Laurens County Coroner. The Laurens County State Legislative Delegation officially recommended Cheek for the job Tuesday, sending a letter to Gov. Henry McMaster signed by all four member of the delegation. McMaster will then make the appointment as to who will replace the late Nick Nichols…
Read MoreLPD, LCSO working on Christmas drives
Local law enforcement agencies are working hard this holiday season to make sure Santa Claus comes to town for needy children across the area. Christmas for Kids coordinator Courtney Snow of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and Christmas in the City coordinator Paige Burke, an administrative assistant with the Laurens Police Department, said their respective…
Read More3 candidates interviewed for coroner post
Three candidates interviewed this past week for the vacant Laurens County Coroner position formerly held by the late Nick Nichols. Nichols, who was serving his fifth term as coroner, died unexpectedly after suffering a fall on Monday, Dec. 2. He was 76. His successor is to be appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following…
Read MoreLCSO seeking suspect in Lakeside auto break-ins
Several cars were broken into early Monday morning in the Lakeside Country Club community off of Highway 76 in Laurens, and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect. The suspect was caught on security cameras during commission of the crime. Investigators said they are currently seeking only one…
Read MoreSuspect sought in Dollar General robbery
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted for robbing the Dollar General on Highway 221 North in Laurens around 10 o’clock Tuesday night. The suspect was armed with a firearm and appeared to leave the store on foot “with a substantial amount of money,” according to a release from the LCSO.…
Read MoreThings to do, places to give to this Christmas
Laurens County, S.C. – Small Business Saturday followed Black Friday and gave Laurens County residents many opportunities to shop and support local business this past weekend. There will be more local shopping specials and much more Christmas magic in coming days as the county celebrates the Yuletide season. And all month long, Woodbridge Senior Living…
Read MoreLadies and Gentlemen’s clubs induct new members
Sometimes they walked near the podium set up in the Laurens District High School gym one by one. Sometimes they came in large groups. But nearly 200 Laurens County District 55 students – minus a few middle school basketball players who had games on their schedules – came to be installed in the district’s Ladies…
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