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New, former students sought for GED classes
Laurens County, South Carolina – Among the continued difficulties following the COVID pandemic has been the unwillingness of some adults to return to their GED classes, and staff with Laurens County Adult Education are seeking new students and encouraging others to come on back and finish what they started. “We still have online classes and…
Read MoreWoman killed, children injured in vehicle crash
A Mountville woman died and her two children were injured in a Thursday morning crash on HIghway 560 about four miles east of Kinards. The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Megan Elizabeth Kirby. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said Kirby was driving a 2005 Chevy Avalanche pickup around 7…
Read MoreFriday night zombies lead the way to several days of Halloween fun
There will be plenty of spooky Halloween options this weekend, beginning with a family-friendly parade of zombies Friday evening, Oct. 28, as Main Street Clinton holds its first Zombie Walk. The Zombie Walk is designed to be a fun, family activity and great for photos, said Main Street Clinton Manager Joe Timmons. Everyone is encouraged…
Read MoreFountain Inn man killed in single-car crash
A Fountain Inn man was killed in a single-car accident late Tuesday night on Durbin Road in northern Laurens County. According to the Laurens County Coroner’s Office, Dominique Lehnhofer, 33, was driving a 2003 BMW sedan on Durbin Road near Park Road when he ran off the left side of the left side of the…
Read MorePhillip wins Gray Court seat by 1 vote
Gray Court native Nadine Phillip won a special election on Oct. 18 by a single ballot for an at-large seat on the Gray Court Town Council. Phillip narrowly defeated Laura B. Cook 35-34 for the seat vacated by Geneik Brewster earlier this year after she moved out of the town limits. Former councilwoman Maleah Merck…
Read MoreHighlight photos from Rhythm on the Rails 2022
Rhythm on the Rails and Smokin’ on the Rails brought in plenty of folks to Downtown Clinton Friday evening and all day Saturday. There was plenty of barbecue, funnel cakes and diverse musical groups to entertain. Overall winners for the Smokin’ on the Rails Southern BBQ Network competition included SC Smokey D’ BBQ in first…
Read MoreClinton’s Rhythm on the Rails and plenty of BBQ this weekend
Clinton, South Carolina – Rhythm on the Rails returns this weekend to Clinton, and among the highlights is the Purple Masquerade Tribute Band. “It’s one of those situations where he looks like Prince and he sounds like Prince,” said Main Street Clinton manager Joe Timmons. “When he performed in Lancaster once, I think some of…
Read MorePolice chase leads to collision, arrest; LPD officer injured
A Laurens Police officer was injured in a collision around 9 o’clock Wednesday night during a vehicle chase that began outside the Laurens city limits. The officer was taken to Prisma Laurens County Memorial Hospital for treatment and evaluation. According to a release from the LPD, officers were assisting deputies from the Laurens County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreArrest made after man dies in attack at local bar
A Laurens man was arrested Tuesday by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an incident that left one man dead Sunday night at the LowCountry Bar & Grill on Highway 221 near I-385. According to the LCSO, Marcus Tyrone Grant and Benjamin Derick Griffin of Laurens were the aggressors in an attack inside…
Read MoreSestercentennial group works on historic sites, technology to tell state’s stories
Laurens County, S.C. – In 2026 the nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence, and historians throughout the state are working to tell the stories of South Carolinians who lived through that time. “We want to tell the stories of South Carolina. We want to tell them from points of view that we’ve…
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