Area News
Burned deputy back at Augusta burn center
A Laurens County Sheriff’s Deputy who suffered severe burns while working on his vehicle was back in the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, for the third time in two weeks, according to a Tuesday morning post on his wife’s Facebook page. “We are heading back to Augusta Burn Center,” the post on Darlene Kopper Braswell’s…
Read MoreCounty council asking local vets to lead pledge
The Laurens County Council began a new tradition at its first regular meeting for June on Tuesday, June 4. U.S. Military veterans are being asked to lead off meetings of council with the Pledge of Allegiance. The veterans will be recognized prior to the meetings. Interested veterans are asked to fill out a form that…
Read MorePeaches, veggies on tap as Laurens Downtown Farmers Market opens
Laurens, South Carolina – Last weekend’s Saturday morning storms didn’t materialize as forecasters predicted, and the Downtown Farmers Market was one of several events which postponed plans based on the weather reports. One advantage, however, is that another week has provided more time for vegetables and fruit to ripen, and Coggins peaches will also be…
Read MoreMiniature horse Pikachu found dead
The remains of a miniature pony that disappeared from a Fountain Inn farm around 10 days ago have been found. “Pikachu,” a two-month-old filly, disappeared from Hidden Pasture Farms, and owner Kate Nichols had offered a reward for her safe return, but NetPosse.com announced Thursday morning on its Facebook page that the miniature horse was…
Read MoreInjured LCSO deputy recovering, back at Augusta burn center
A Laurens County Sheriff’s Deputy that was severely burned when his car engine burst into flames was back in surgery Thursday afternoon at the Jason M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Deputy Ralph Braswell suffered burns over 44% of his body, including his face, torso, head and hands. An elevated heart rate and high…
Read MoreSpecial election set to fill Cross Hill council seat
Candidate filing for a special election to fill a vacant spot on the Cross Hill Town Council is scheduled to begin at noon on Friday, June 21. The filing period for the Aug. 13 special election will last until noon on Saturday, June 29. An at-large seat on the Cross Hill Town Council became vacant…
Read MoreTen at the Top hosting workshop at The Ridge
A workshop addressing community involvement and growth in Laurens County is scheduled for Thursday evening at The Ridge in Laurens. The event, which is scheduled from 6-8 p.m., is presented by Ten at the Top, a consortium of representatives from 10 Upstate counties working together to foster economic and community development across the Upstate. “The…
Read MoreLaurens Co. Magistrate’s Office looking to fill voids
Judges from neighboring Greenville County could help the short-staffed Laurens County Magistrate’s Office work through its caseload as state leaders attempt to fill vacant positions in the office. Laurens County Chief Magistrate Leesa Inabinet died May 31 in Laurens, leaving an already taxed office without a leader and another opening on the bench. By the…
Read MoreOwner offers reward for missing mini horse
A reward for a miniature horse that went missing from a Fountain Inn farm this past week has been increased if the tiny horse named Pikachu is found alive and well. Pikachu, a two-month-old colt, disappeared from Hidden Pasture Farms during the overnight hours of Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5. Her owner, Kate…
Read MoreAntiques appraisals Sunday afternoon by Friends of Library
The Laurens County Library will host an antiques appraisal today, Sunday afternoo, June 9, as part of its annual meeting for Friends of the Library, and anyone can have an appraisal of antiques they may be curious about. John Ivy, owner of Ivy Auctions, and local antiques expert Martin Meek will evaluate and offer informal…
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