Area News
Garden breathing fresh life into Lydia neighborhood
Clinton, S.C. – The people of the Lydia community in Clinton were treated to a cookout, cotton candy, natural fruit ice and a water slide Saturday as the United Way of Laurens County held a garden celebration. Visitors were offered flower bouquets and given samples of peppers and cherry tomatoes grown in the large raised…
Read MoreLaurens County resident, pet exposed to rabid fox
Laurens, South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that a fox found near Fairview Road and Henderson Lane in Laurens has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. A dog was also exposed and by law, must now be…
Read MoreNew life for former Clinton hospital as Legacy at Hays apartments
Clinton, South Carolina – Clinton native Leonard Pitts was surrounded by family and friends as the City of Clinton and the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce assisted in a joyful ribbon cutting and opening of Legacy at Hays, a new premium apartment building in the completely renovated buildings which for decades served as Dr. Hays’…
Read MoreDriver dies in single-vehicle crash near Ware Shoals
The driver of a pickup truck was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Ware Shoals Saturday evening. The wreck occurred around 7:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 25 at Highway 252, about two miles north of Ware Shoals. The victim has been identified by the Laurens County Coroner’s Office as Lukas Michael Welsch, 29, of Ware…
Read MoreDriver killed in single-car I-26 crash
A driver traveling alone on I-26 in Laurens County died Friday night died after crashing into the median cable barrier near mile marker 47. The accident occurred around 8:45 p.m. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway, the driver of a 2015 Chevrolet pickup was traveling westbound on I-26, traveled off the right…
Read MoreDistrict 55 sets supply drive for clear backpacks as safety measures expanded
Laurens County School District 55 parents learned early this month that clear backpacks will be required in all schools, and the school district has set Monday, Aug. 1, 5 to 7 p.m., for its annual School Supply Drive Through to provide clear backpacks and supplies for its students. Families bill have to be pre-registered and…
Read MoreZF promotes Brugger as head of Gray Court plant
ZF Transmissions recently named Tobias Brugger Vice President and Plant Manager for ZF Transmissions Gray Court. Brugger’s career with ZF spans more than 15 years, with vast experience in manufacturing process and operations. Prior to his current appointment, Brugger led the 8-speed Transmissions Brugger replaced Thomas Joos, who retired in June after more than 30…
Read More2 die in separate traffic accidents over weekend
Two people were killed in separate single-vehicle accidents that occurred about eight hours apart over the weekend. Seth Balentine, 19, was killed around 4 a.m. Sunday when the Ford F-350 pickup he was driving hit a tree and overturned after traveling off the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, said…
Read MoreFatal vehicle crash near Ware Shoals
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office is reportedly on the scene of a fatal vehicle accident near Ware Shoals. The crash took place at Powerhouse Road and Cemetery Road just before 8 p.m. No other details are currently available.
Read MoreKid’s crafts, Carolina Coast Band in Laurens for Finally Friday tonight
Laurens, S.C. – Beach Music will be on tap tonight, July 8, in Downtown Laurens as the City of Laurens and Main Street Laurens offer another Finally Friday on the Square. “We are excited to welcome the Carolina Coast Band back for a night of beach music on the square from 7 to 9 p.m.,”…
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