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Lifelong friends see future success after Laurens restaurant’s soft opening
Laurens, South Carolina – With LDHS graduate Zach Owens in his new role as head chef and a full week into their soft opening, Moultrie Southern Cuisine owners Matthew Perkins and Jeffrey Ponder are already pleased with the responses coming in from guests and even repeat guests. And according to Matthew’s wife, Sidney Perkins, who…
Read More2nd arrest made in shooting incident at Laurens Wendy’s
A second arrest has been made by Laurens Police following an altercation that involved gunshots being fired at the Laurens Wendy’s location this past Tuesday. In addition to a 14-year-old juvenile taken into custody Tuesday night soon after the incident, Quinjevarious Ta’Marion Tribble has been charged with attempted murder, breach of peace high and aggravated…
Read MorePiedmont Technical College honors 18 graduates with county awards
Eighteen outstanding graduates of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently received county academic awards. The awards are given to the graduates of diploma and associate degree programs with the highest grade-point averages in the seven counties in PTC’s service area. From Laurens County: Michael B. Corley, Brandon Sanchez Fitz, Jan Cassidy Hill, James Trevor Kitzmiller and…
Read MoreWaterloo man killed in Sunday vehicle crash
The victim of a Sunday afternoon fatal vehicle crash in Waterloo was identified Tuesday by the Lauerns County Coroner’s Office. The single-vehicle accident occurred around 2 p.m. in the area of Cannon Road and Sulphur Springs Road. The victim was identified as James Goff, 87, of Waterloo. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Goff…
Read MoreDeaths in Fountain Inn investigated by LCSO, deceased identified
UPDATE: Deceased identified Two bodies were discovered in a camper on Highway 418 in rural Fountain Inn by deputies from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday night, and investigators have determined the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. The Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp said Wednesday afternoon the deceased were identified as Tamara Bowling,…
Read MoreTeen arrested following shooting incident at Laurens Wendy’s
A juvenile was arrested Tuesday night by Laurens Police following a shooting incident a Wendy’s in Laurens. According to the LPD, a disturbance occurred when a group of teenagers entered the restaurant and began arguing with an employee just before 6 p.m. The group and employee went outside where a gunshot was allegedly fired. Officers…
Read MoreFinally Friday launches Memorial Day weekend
Laurens, South Carolina – Main Street Laurens will again host Finally Friday this weekend, with Cody Blackwell performing from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Laurens Plaza. As a launch to the Memorial Day weekend, American Legion Post 25 is sponsoring the musician, bringing Laurens area musician Cody Blackwell to The Plaza. “He does a…
Read MoreWe Want to Hear From You: LCWSC Launches Customer Survey
At LCWSC, our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do—and now we are asking for your input to help shape the future of our services. We are excited to announce the launch of our Customer Survey, a key initiative identified in our Strategic Plan. This survey is more than just a…
Read MoreLaurens County contracts with search firm, appoints Ferqueron interim admin
Following an executive session Monday, the Laurens County Council voted unanimously to contract once again with Greenville-based headhunting firm Find Great People to search for a new county administrator. Current Administrator Thomas Higgs, who resigned last month to take the same post in Colleton County, ends his tenure with Laurens County this week. Council also…
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