Area News
Council gives initial approval to Watts Mill developers
The Laurens County Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve first reading on a tax incentive plan for “Project Onward,” a proposed residential development on the former Watts Mill site off of Highway 221 just North of Laurens. Greenville-based Clear Mountain Properties requested a Special Source Revenue Credit for the $50 million development, which will…
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Gray Court man dies in single-car wreck
A Gray Court man was killed Tuesday night in a single-car accident on Warrior Creek Church Road, the Laurens County Coroner’s Office said. Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp identified the victim as William Anthony Bayliff, 28, of Gray Court. He died at the scene of the wreck, Canupp said. The accident occurred around 10:50 p.m.…
Read MoreAgencies urging heat, boating safety for 4th
Local residents were getting a slight respite from extreme heat Monday and Tuesday, but don’t expect the milder temperatures to last long, the National Weather Service said. A heat wave over much of the U.S. drove temperatures into the high 90s this past week and included a predicted heat index of 104 degrees in Laurens…
Read MoreUnited Community to Reopen New Laurens Branch Mid-July
LAURENS, S.C. – July 2, 2024 – This summer, United Community is reopening its West Main Street branch after undergoing extensive renovations as part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community. The new branch offers a modern environment and expanded services to better serve the community and its growing customer base. The branch…
Read MoreNew Miss SC USA parade marshal for Wednesday afternoon’s Whitten Center Parade
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) announces that the newly crowned Miss South Carolina USA Gracen Grainger will be appearing at the annual Independence Day Parade at the DDSN Whitten Regional Center. One of her first official duties as the reigning Miss South Carolina will be kicking off the event as…
Read MoreCrash on I-385 kills 1, injures 3
A crash on I-385 in Laurens County Saturday left three people injured and one dead. The accident, which occurred around 5:40 p.m. near mile marker 13 in the Gray Court area, tied up traffic on southbound I-385 for several hours Saturday evening. Traffic was detoured down Highway 14. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol,…
Read MoreBeeks joins Presbyterian College as director of Jacobs Scholars Program
Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care after serving the last eight years as student services coordinator for Greenville Technical College. Beeks began her career as a program specialist at the Elwyn…
Read MoreFBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim
(WASHINGTON)—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 48, are being…
Read MoreSC Housing warns of fraudulent claims regarding Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Housing is alerting vulnerable South Carolina households to a false online claim that SC Housing’s Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist is opening. The false claim circulating on social media, including Facebook pages and flyers, announces that the “South Carolina Housing Authority” has opened or will be opening the Section 8…
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