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Coroner: Laurens man dies from work accident
A Laurens man apparently injured in a fall at his job Sunday died of his injuries Sunday night at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. According to the Laurens County Coroner’s Office, the incident occurred just before 2 p.m. Sunday at ISOFlex Packaging in Gray Court. A preliminary investigation by the coroner’s office indicated that a…
Read MoreWaters Lecture to feature former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes
Political strategist and bestselling author to speak March 5 at Presbyterian College The Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture in Political Science will conclude Presbyterian College’s 2025–26 lecture series on March 5 with a keynote address by Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor to President Barack Obama and a bestselling author on American foreign policy. Rhodes…
Read MoreGray Court woman killed on I-385
A Gray Court woman was killed Monday afternoon on I-385 when she was struck by an 18-wheeler. Chief Deputy Coroner Ashely Rushton said the office responded to a call about 5:40 p.m. MOnday found that the female pedestrian had been killed. The 18-wheeler was traveling southbound on I-385 when the incident occurred. The victim was…
Read MoreDistrict 55 employee arrested, fired following investigation
A former Laurens County School District 55 employee faces criminal charges following an incident at Laurens Elementary School. The school district announced Tuesday that the employment of Teresa Nicole Hill, 50, had been terminated Monday. Hill was subsequently arrested by Laurens Police and charged with cruelty to children. She has since been released from custody…
Read MoreAttorney General: CNNGA letter for information, not investigation
Clinton, South Carolina – This week’s letter sent by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority Chairman Randy Randall in no way constitutes an investigation, according to a spokesman at the attorney general’s office, but rather is for information gathering based on calls and emails from CNNGA customers alarmed by…
Read MoreDomino Effect: Cold weather bills released as temperatures rise
Laurens, South Carolina – It’s not unusual to have a thaw and warm weather immediately following a very cold spell but what is unusual is a steeper-than-normal spike in the cost of natural gas, impacting both the utilities’ and customers’ upcoming energy bills. Laurens Commission of Public Works General Manager John Young on Monday warned…
Read MoreCNNGA explains bill spikes, offers payment options for customers
It’s a typical late winter in South Carolina, when heavy sweaters are set aside at least temporarily for T-shirts, yet heating bills landing in mailboxes are providing sticker shock for local customers. Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority (CNNGA) General Manager Jimmy Capps said the natural gas distributors across the country faced a brief but severe…
Read MoreCleanup opportunities this Saturday in Wattsville
A cleanup opportunity is available this Saturday for anyone in the community who would like to join Keep Laurens County Beautiful volunteers and American Legion Post 25 in the Wattsville area of Laurens. “This is Post 25’s annual cleanup and we partner with them to provide volunteers with supplies and maps with suggested locations to…
Read MoreLaurens County Democratic Party’s County Convention set for March 14
Laurens County Democratic Party Announces County Convention Keynote Speakers Highlighting Leadership, Representation, and Community Commitment Laurens, SC — [02/19/2026] — The Laurens County Democratic Party is proud to announce an exciting lineup of speakers for its County Convention on March 14, 2026 at the Laurens County Agriculture Center, featuring two dynamic leaders shaping the future…
Read MoreLCSO: Arrests made in child porn, neglect case
Investigations by the South Carolina Attorney General’s office and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two Laurens County residents on charges involving child pornography. According to the LCSO, its investigation led to the charges, which included uploading, downloading and possession suspected child pornographic material. The arrests were made Wednesday. James Allen…
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