Area News
Panthers down Devils to set up Mid-Carolina rematch
Visiting Batesburg-Leesville sent Clinton into the elimination bracket of the Class 2A Upper State championship round Thursday with a 7-1 playoff victory over the Red Devils. Clinton will now face Region 3-2A rival Mid-Carolina, a 5-3 loser to Strom Thurmond Thursday, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Mid-Carolina (21-7) defeated Clinton in both regular-season meetings between the…
Read MoreLocations across county prep for Saturday’s Ag + Art Tour
Residents will have the opportunity to get a working view of some of the farmers who fill our tables with food and glasses with milk, as well as experience the work of local and regional artisans, this weekend during the Second Annual Ag + Art Tour here in Laurens County. “It’s a chance to come…
Read MoreFormer long-time Gray Court Mayor John Carter passes
John Carter, who spent more than three decades as the mayor of Gray Court, died Tuesday in Greenville. He was 83. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday (May 19) at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Gray Court. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Carter, three sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and 10…
Read MoreLPD investigation leads to attempted murder arrest
A Laurens man recently released from state prison was arrested Thursday and charged by the Laurens Police Department with attempted murder in connection with a May 6 shooting. According to the LPD, Tevin “Stank” O’Neil Brown was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a…
Read MoreBlues & Roots festival this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
The Piedmont Blues & Roots Festival was designed from the beginning to shine the spotlight on the ties between Laurens County and the musicians who have influenced musicians across the world. In its third edition set for Saturday the festival will feature a closer connection to those musicians than ever before with the addition of…
Read MoreGrieving moms, coroner’s office hoping to make a difference
Laurens County, South Carolina – Butterflies fluttered through the cool skies of Clinton Saturday morning, May 3, as friends and family and volunteers came together for a memorial ride and a butterfly release to remember Hunter Sipes, a Clinton Volunteer Firefighter who was riding down S.C. Highway 76 on his motorcycle when he was hit…
Read MoreROTR brings music festival to Clinton May 17
Clinton, South Carolina – Rhythm on the Rails will take on a smaller footprint this year as Main Street Clinton focuses on music and food for the afternoon and evening festival. Planned for Saturday, May 17, the festival will run from 1 to 9 p.m., and feature music, food trucks and games. There will still…
Read MoreRotary Club of Laurens providing help to SC Empowerment Center
LAURENS – When Hurricane Helene impacted Laurens County last year, it caused widespread damage and left many in need. One of those needs was that of food, which led to local area food banks to have their supplies drained and in some cases depleted. In a direct response to meet this need head on, The…
Read MoreCoroner identifies Gray Court shooting victim
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Gray Court. Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp identified the victim as Eric Wade Elder, 45, of Gray Court. The shooting occurred on South Carolina Highway 101 North and Highway 92. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene…
Read MoreThree locals make up Clinton manager finalist list
Clinton, South Carolina – Following an executive session Monday night, Clinton City Council voted to have a brief special called meeting later this week to discuss the continued search for a city manager, which has been narrowed down to three local finalists. “In our search for city manager, we started off with 69 applications, and…
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