Area News
Laurens County Republican Party to Host Candidate Forum May 21
The Laurens County Republican Party will host a candidate forum on Thursday, May 21, at the Laurens County Museum, 116 South Public Square in Laurens. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with the event beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The forum comes ahead of the June 9 Republican…
Read MoreDr Annie Andrews Town Hall in Laurens on May 23 will feature local residents
Dr. Annie Andrews wants to hear from Laurens and the surrounding area on the issues that matter to them. She’ll be holding a town hall on Saturday, May 23, 10am-Noon, at the Laurens County Agricultural Center at 137 Fairgrounds Rd, Laurens, SC. Attendees are asked to register at www.mobilize.us/dr.annieandrewsforsenate/event/948139/ Andrews is a pediatrician and a…
Read MoreHalf-staff Notice – Peace Officers Memorial Day
2026-05-15 The President of the United States issued a proclamation declaring May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and urging all Governors of the States and Territories to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Accordingly, the Governor directed that the flags atop the State…
Read MorePlayoff update: Red Devils’ hot start grounds Eagles
See below, Raiders’ Simpson wins 400m hurdle at state Clinton opened the Class 2A Upper State round of the playoffs Thursday with a 10-1 victory over visiting Chesnee. With the win, the Red Devils (27-3), ranked No. 2 in Class 2A by the S.C. Baseball Coaches Association, advance in the winner’s bracket and will face…
Read MorePlayoff roundup: Red Devils win district softball title, advance to Upper State
Clinton won the second game of a doubleheader over top-seeded Buford Wednesday to win the Class 2A Upper State District 2 softball championship and advance to the Upper State round. The Red Devils will host Chesnee (20-7) in the as the Upper State round begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Chesnee defeated North Central 6-0 Wednesday…
Read MoreWare Shoals native, Greenwood Police officer killed in line of duty
A Greenwood Police officer killed in a collision Monday night during a pursuit was identified Tuesday as D.J. Keller, a Ware Shoals native and Ware Shoals High School graduate. Keller, 31, is survived by his wife, Allison, and a 2-year-old daughter. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Keller was pursuing suspects in a 2016…
Read MoreZoning and Land Use task force makes report to county council
The Laurens County Zoning and Land Use Task Force presented its findings to the County Council at Monday night’s regular meeting of council, providing several options for council members as they consider zoning for parts or all of the county. Task Force Chairman Robbie Bell and vice-chair Nancy Garrison, who is running unopposed for council…
Read MoreClinton alum Tucker in spotlight at S.C. State commencement
Clinton native and Clinton High alum Zaria Tucker called the past couple of weeks “surreal” as she found herself at the center of a commencement controversy at S.C. State where she is completing her undergraduate work. Tucker, who is expected to graduate from S.C. State in December with a degree in psychology, was asked to…
Read MoreClinton downs Central for district championship
Clinton won its second district championship in as many years Monday with a 5-3 victory over visiting Central to claim the Class 2A Upper State District 2 title. Starter Jaydon Glenn combined with relievers Tanner Finley and Isaac Cain to hold down Central. Glenn, who left with a 3-2 lead after three innings, picked up…
Read MorePC golf headed to Charlotte’s Bermuda Run for NCAA Regional
Presbyterian golfer Spence Hagood has had a memorable past week or so in the sport. Last week, Hagood recorded the match-clinching victories in the Big South Championship match-play finals and semifinals, helping the Blue Hose to their first NCAA Division I Regionals appearance. Then on Wednesday, Hagood, a Greenwood native, recorded a hole-in-one on the…
Read More