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House redistricting will give Laurens County additional reps
Laurens County, S.C. – Assuming the South Carolina Senate approves the recently completed House of Representatives redistricting map, Laurens County will gain an additional two representatives and still keep a resident House member. House District 16 Rep. Mark Willis said the House gave approval last week and last Monday passed third reading on the new…
Read MoreEarly morning hoax call causes alarm for Laurens neighborhood
Laurens, South Carolina – Residents in the Moreland Ave. area of Laurens were awakened early Monday morning by Laurens police seeking a possible shooting victim from a call that was later determined to be a hoax. The call came into dispatch about 3:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6. “It sounded allegedly like a small child who…
Read MoreLDHS on lockdown after shooting threat
UPDATE 3:35 P.M.: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says there is “no credible threat.” Laurens District 55 High School was still on lockdown just after 3 p.m. Friday after a student allegedly posted messages threatening a school shooting. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and began an investigation. The LCSO released two statements…
Read MoreLights and music tonight in Clinton; On Friday, letters to and from Santa, movie and treats in Laurens
By Judith Brown Staff Writer Laurens County, S.C. – Children will be able to whisper their wishes to Santa tonight when the City of Clinton hosts its Tree Lighting Celebration Thursday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the front lawn of the M.S. Bailey Municipal Building on North Broad Street. And Friday from…
Read MoreAnnual Reindeer Run on registrant record pace
The 22nd edition of the Laurens YMCA Reindeer Run 5k is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. Emily Dasher, vice-president of administration for the Laurens YMCA, said if early bird registration is any indication, the annual 5K road race that transverses West Main Street in Laurens should set a new record for participation…
Read MorePC Christmas concert returns to stage at Belk
After last year’s virtual holiday performances, Presbyterian College Music Department’s annual Christmas concert has never been more aptly named. “Together for Christmas” will be performed twice this weekend at the newly renovated Belk Auditorium on the PC campus. Performances are set for Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. “We’re thrilled that we…
Read MoreDistrict 56 taking seriously videos of toy gun at Clinton Middle School
Clinton, S.C. – District 56 officials are taking seriously a video and images discovered on social media which showed Clinton Middle School students with what appeared to be a firearm on school grounds on Tuesday, but which was later found to be a toy Airsoft gun. Clinton Middle School officials were alerted Tuesday evening that…
Read MoreSon of LDHS teacher found dead in Columbia
The son of a local teacher who went missing Saturday in Columbia was found dead Monday at rock quarry there. On Tuesday, authorities identified the body as University of South Carolina senior Michael Keen, the son of Laurens District High School math instructor Paul Keen. According to reports, Michael Keen was reported missing Sunday. He…
Read More“Wine and Wishlists” this week Tuesday, Nov. 23
Laurens, South Carolina – Main Street Laurens businesses have also joined forces to present Wine and Wishlists, a new shopping activity set for Tuesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 23. Shops will be giving samples of wine and providing cards so that shoppers can fill out wishlist cards and leave them on file at the participating…
Read MoreLaurens ministry offers Thanksgiving ‘meal kits’ Saturday
Laurens County, S.C. – The Rev. Anthony J. Sims Ministry, which annually holds a Thanksgiving dinner, is collecting funds and items for Thanksgiving Dinner Kits, which will be distributed to several dozen families in the Laurens County community. Sims and volunteers are hoping that each kit can contain a turkey with the traditional side items…
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