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Cyclist struck and killed on Charlottes Road
UPDATE: The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim Monday night as Rashaad Isaiah Kinard, 19, of Clinton. A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle on Charlottes Road in Clinton Sunday night. The accident occurred at 9:10 p.m., said S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper William Bennett. Bennett said a 2006 Audi sedan and…
Read MoreLake Martin drowning victim found, identified
UPDATE: Victim identified as Thomas F. “Skip” Campbell, 72. The victim of a drowning at Lake Martin in Gray Court was identified Wednesday afternoon by the Laurens County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Patti Canupp identified the victim as Thomas F. “Skip” Campbell, 72, of Enoree. He was reported by a friend to have fallen from a…
Read MoreCHS grad Stewart on cusp of national title with Lander
GREENWOOD – Clinton graduate Wil Stewart will have one of the best seats in the house when Lander faces Gannon Sunday at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship. But that’s just not exactly where the Bearcats sophomore wants to be. He’d rather be on the court, but a back injury…
Read MoreRemains found in Ware Shoals believed to be missing man
The remains of a deceased male have been located deep in a wooded area off of Three Bridge Road in the Ware Shoals area. Though the remains have not been positively identified through scientific testing, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has posted on its social media that Taylor “Zack” Timms had been located and offered…
Read MoreClinton police investigating homicide in Sunday night shooting
UPDATE: Clinton Police reported Monday afternoon that a suspect in the homicide turned himself in to the CPD. Jalon Dendy has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Clinton Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night at Forrest Glen Apartments in the city. According to a…
Read MoreA ‘passion to share’ health recovery path leads to Laurens-based mushroom farm
Laurens, South Carolina – There are numerous reasons why families operate farms and in rural communities it’s often an effort to continue the traditions of a long-lasting family enterprise. For Alicia and Brendan Connolly, however, their decision to develop Southern Mushroom Company stems directly from a health crisis suffered by Alicia during and immediately after…
Read MoreFiling closes noon, Monday, March 30 for June primaries for county, state seats
Laurens County, South Carolina – Filing closes at noon Monday, March 30, and as of Friday morning no one had yet filed for the open position of Laurens County Probate Judge. Current probate Judge Kaye W. Friday has announced that she doesn’t plan to run for re-election. “Anyone who wants to run will file and…
Read MoreLaurens County School District 55 Athletes Shine at Area 5 Special Olympics
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud to celebrate the incredible spirit, determination, and athleticism of our students who participated in the Area 5 Special Olympics. On Friday, March 20, 2026, students from across the district gathered at Presbyterian College to compete, represent their schools, and show what inclusion and…
Read MoreLaurens County Water and Sewer Commission Secures $4.42 Million for Critical Drinking Water Infrastructure
Laurens County, SC — The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) has secured $4.42 million in federal funding, with the support of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, to design and construct a new two-million-gallon clearwell for additional water storage at its Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility. This project represents a major investment in protecting and…
Read MorePhi Beta Kappa Society Inductees
Rios Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA (03/26/2026)– Avah Rios of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of South Carolina Upstate. Rios is among…
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