Area News
SCDOT to hold May 8 drop-in public information meeting on US 221 bridge replacement project
Columbia, S.C. (April 23, 2025) – SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025 regarding a bridge replacement project on US 221 (Greenwood Road) over Burnt Mill Creek in Laurens County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at Faith Baptist Church, 1607…
Read MoreGuardian ad Litem Program offering free online training for those interested in becoming volunteers
Laurens, SC – April 30, 2025 – The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Laurens County. The training will provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to advocate…
Read MoreDwayne Goodwin recognized by Save A Lot as Retail Partner of the Year
ST. LOUIS, MO—April 23, 2025– Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the presentation of the Save A Lot Retail Partner of the Year Award for owners of 5-10 stores to Dwayne Goodwin who owns five stores across South Carolina. The award, presented during the Company’s annual…
Read MoreLaurens County Community Foundation names William Ferguson as new Chairman of the Board
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) has announced that its Board of Directors has elected William Ferguson as their new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Ferguson has served on the LCCF Board of Directors as a Board Member and on the Finance Committee for multiple terms. Robin Day, Executive Director said, “William Ferguson brings a…
Read More20-year-old killed in single-car crash latest fatality in county
A single-car crash Wednesday night resulted in the fourth fatality on Laurens County roads over the past two weeks. All four victims were under the age of 21. The deceased in the latest crash was identified by Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp as Braydon Parker McAlister, 20, of Hickory Tavern. The accident occurred around 11:15…
Read MoreSCDOT to hold May 27 drop-in public information meeting concerning Enoree River bridge
Enoree, South Carolina – SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting regarding the bridge on S-112 (Beaverdam Church Road)/S-116 (Kilgore Bridge Road) over Enoree River at the border of Laurens and Spartanburg counties. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Beaverdam Baptist Church, 1252…
Read MoreJoanna girl killed in weekend vehicle crash
A 17-year-old Joanna girl was killed in a single-car accident early Saturday morning on Lisbon Road in Mountville. The deadly crash occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday, said Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp. Caughorn was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to the coroner’s office, Deputy Coroner Jim Black responded to the accident…
Read MoreLibrary’s Clinton Branch opens to public Sunday at 3 p.m.
Clinton, South Carolina – Staff members of the Laurens County Library’s Clinton Branch were finalizing arrangement of more than 30,000 books which had been delivered by a moving company in the last two weeks, unloading boxes, hooking up computers and getting ready to wow the people of Clinton who have waited many years for their…
Read MoreGray Court man killed in motorcycle crash
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Gray Court Thursday night has been identified by the Laurens County Coroner’s Office. Chief Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton identified the victim as James Carey Lee Brown, 23, of Gray Court. Brown died at the scene of the accident on Hellams Road near Williams Road in Gray Court.…
Read More‘Out of the park!’ – Roma Restaurant featured on foodie YouTube channel
In February a team from America’s Best Restaurants spent the afternoon in Laurens at Roma, and The Advertiser talked with show host Theo Williams about their work promoting local favorite eateries. Today, April 24, the almost-13 minute video went live on America’s Best Restaurants YouTube Channel and Roma Restaurant’s Facebook page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPF-IZ1nmvkhttps://www.facebook.com/100035666303954/videos/1591348088221023 Below is the…
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