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Pedestrian killed when struck by vehicle on Highway 76
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning on Highway 76 at Holly Grove Church Road in Laurens. According to S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt, a Nissan pickup was traveling east on Highway 76 around 4 a.m. when it struck two pedestrians who were in the roadway. The identity of the deceased…
Read MoreJohn Prine Tribute tickets on sale this week
Laurens, South Carolina – A group of friends heavily influenced by the music of singer-songwriter John Prine are planning a John Prine Tribute Concert on April 25, and tickets will go on sale this week. Organized by Danny Smith, Hunter Holmes, Michael Buhrmaster and Harry Agnew, the concert will be held at the Capitol Theatre…
Read MoreFormer PC professor sues state representatives
A former Presbyterian College English professor is suing four South Carolina lawmakers who threatened to retaliate against her by cutting funding to the school unless it fired her for an essay she wrote following the murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina announced the lawsuit Wednesday. In…
Read MoreLPD arrests 2 traveling in reported stolen car
The Laurens Police Department arrested two people Wednesday who were traveling in a vehicle stolen out of Myrtle Beach, the LPD said in a release. According to the LPD, the car was spotted by an electronic License Plate Reader camera as the car entered the city limits, and the vehicle was stopped by a uniformed…
Read MoreArrests made in shooting death of Gray Court teen
Two arrests have been made in the shooting death of a 15-year-old early Saturday morning in Gray Court. Ryan Ingersoll, 18, of Charlotte and a juvenile were arrested by investigators, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. Ingersoll is charged with murder, armed robbery, criminal conspiracy and possession of a weapon during the commission of…
Read MoreDamage from decades-old thievery cause of transformer issues, power outage
Laurens, South Carolina – As far as Laurens Commission of Public Works employees can tell, last Friday afternoon’s power outage that impacted the eastern portion of Laurens and some of downtown was another indicator that damage to a transformer can have lasting impact. Commissioners with the Laurens Commission of Public Works on Monday evening were…
Read MoreMichanna Tate formally announces campaign for S.C. House of Representatives – District 14
A native of the Upstate of South Carolina and a resident of the City of Laurens, Michanna Tate promises to listen first and stand up for the residents of District 14. Michanna Tate, Managing Attorney of Access Law LLC, and Manager of Access Law LLC, in Laurens, has announced her candidacy for the South Carolina…
Read MoreHealthy and Safe Aging for Senior Adults Focus of March 21 Community Event in Clinton
Residents of Laurens County and the surrounding area are invited to attend an event focusing on healthy and safe aging. The program will take place at Springdale United Methodist Church in Clinton on Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 am. “Stronger for Longer” is intended for individuals age 65 or older, as well as their family…
Read MoreRick Shealy Announces Run for SC House District 1
Laurens County, SC — [March 4, 2026] — Rick Shealy, a farmer, business owner, eighth-generation South Carolinian, and lifelong conservative Republican, today announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 14, pledging to bring principled leadership, common-sense solutions, and a strong local voice to Columbia. Shealy said his decision to run comes…
Read MoreCounty Sports Hall to add 4 new members
The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame will induct four members into its seventh class on May 21, 2026. The induction ceremony will be held at Belk Auditorium, on the campus of Presbyterian College, at 7:00pm. The ceremony will be a part of the Laurens County Sports Awards, an ESPYs-type event that honors high school…
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