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Coach Bill Seawright announces his candidacy for Coroner of Laurens County
Former Laurens and Clinton High School educator/coach and Owner of Premier Driving School, Bill Seawright has announced his bid as a Republican candidate for Coroner of Laurens County. The Republican Primary is June 11, 2024. Seawright worked as a Deputy Coroner for Coroner Nick Nichols from 1999-2009. He also completed the Basic Coroner School Program…
Read MoreWeek of railroad crossing closures starting Jan. 22
Laurens County, South Carolina – Starting Monday, Jan. 22, motorists may face significant detours in portions of Laurens County as CSX Transportation performs maintenance and resurfacing on close to 20 railroad crossings in Laurens County. The crossings will gradually be closed from Newberry through Clinton and on to the northeast of Laurens. The rail company…
Read MoreCanupp Announces Candidacy for Laurens County Coroner
Laurens County’s Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp has announced that she will be a candidate for Coroner of Laurens County in the Republican Primary to be held in June, 2024. Ms. Canupp worked for many years as an EMT in Laurens County, for more than five years in the Laurens County Coroner’s office and has…
Read MoreEarly primary voting for Democrats begins Jan. 22
By Judith Brown and John Clayton Laurens County, South Carolina – A reshuffling of the political calendar means South Carolina Democrats will be the first in the nation to cast their ballots in the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary Election. South Carolina moved ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire on the calendar. The Iowa Caucuses have…
Read MoreCongressman Jeff Duncan says he won’t seek re-election
Jan. 17, 2024 U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan issued the following statement Wednesday, Jan. 17, regarding his decision not to seek re-election for an 8th term to the United States House of Representatives: “After 9/11, I felt a calling to serve my State or Nation in some capacity. Serving in both the South Carolina State…
Read MoreThomas named new CEO of GLEAMNS
Less than two weeks after resigning from her post as superintendent of Laurens County School District 55, Ameca Thomas has been named chief executive officer of the GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, a community-based organization providing educational and employment assistance. GLEAMNS is based in Greenwood and provides services to 14 counties, including Laurens, Edgefield, Spartanburg and…
Read MoreLaurens nightclub ordered shut down for lapsed business license
Laurens, South Carolina – Recent shootings and numerous arrests at Topic Lounge, located at 1605 W Main St, Laurens, has drawn additional scrutiny from the City of Laurens, which discovered the business owner has failed to renew his business license. In a certified letter dated Jan. 8, 2024 to the owner, Xavier Pulley, Laurens City…
Read MoreHeavy rains pelt Upstate, over 600 power outages reported
Heavy rains and winds around Laurens County caused flooding and power outages early Tuesday. The storm caused flash flood warnings from the National Weather Service all across the Upstate that lasted until 5 p.m. According to Laurens Electric Cooperative, around 300 customers in Laurens County reported power outages – the largest number by far among…
Read MoreHartsville teen found in Laurens County, arrest made
An arrest was made this past week after a missing girl from Hartsville was located at a Laurens County residence. The missing teen was located at the home in Laurens around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Hartsville Police announced than an arrest was made in the case, but no other details were made available. Aaliyah Haven McClain,…
Read MoreDistrict 55 board accepts Thomas’ immediate resignation
* Check back for additional updates, and see story in the Wednesday, Jan. 10 issue of The Laurens County Advertiser. Laurens, South Carolina – Students in Laurens County School District 55 returned to school from winter break Thursday, and by that evening the district was without its superintendent. At a called special meeting, District 55…
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