Clinton, South Carolina – Clinton City Council passed second reading Monday on its 2026-27 budget and also gave a final nod to a neighborhood rezoning request that had prompted council to table the matter this spring The budget for the upcoming fiscal year totaled $11,265,167 for the general fund, and $25,643,779 for the utility fund.…
Clinton, South Carolina – Clinton’s new ice cram business, Pebbles Ice Cream Shop, definitely is serving up plenty of favorite summer treats, but the business model is about more than simply ice cream and shakes. The 200 West Main Street shop is owned by Michael and Courtney Addison, and it opened April 16 with its…
Laurens, S.C. – The historic Capitol Theatre will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Friday, June 26, 2026, with a special evening honoring a century of movies, memories, and community in downtown Laurens. The celebration will feature a tribute to Charley’s Aunt, the very first film shown at the Capitol Theatre in 1926, accompanied by a…
A Laurens County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug and assault charges in 8th Circuit Court. Jertavious Mantrail Mack was sentenced following the plea deal that stemmed from incidents from October 2024, which was announced Wednesday by 8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo. Mack has been held without bond…
A section of S.C. Highway 76 near Hickory Tavern is expected to be closed for months while the Reedy River bridge at Tumbling Shoals undergoes repairs by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). The closure is expected to begin Thursday and last for 45 days. The entire project is estimated to take four months.…
Early voting will end Friday for local and statewide primary elections as Laurens County voters are asked to cast ballots on races from county council to the State House, attorney general and the South Carolina Governor’s office. During the early voting period all ballots are cast at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections offices…
UPDATE: Victim identified A Walmart Freightliner semi truck crashed and overturned on I-26 near Exit 49 early Wednesday morning, killing the driver. According to S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt, the Freightliner was traveling west on I-26 when it traveled off the right side of the road and overturned. The accident occurred around 3:50…
Local Graduates From South Carolina Connections Academy Students from the Laurens County area graduated from South Carolina Connections Academy – a tuition-free online public school – on Tuesday, May 27. The 700+ student class moved their tassels from right to left as their teachers, family, and friends cheered them on. Local graduates include* Bradley Blackmon,…
