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Locals looking for legislative answers

March 27, 2024

The Lumberyard will celebrate it’s first anniversary in mid-April. The small pub, which serves craft beer and wine and hosts acoustic performers and trivia and open-mic nights, but the first 11 months has been fraught with unexpected challenges. South Carolina’s stringent laws regarding liability insurance is forcing the hands of business owners who are paying…

Agriculture community takes the stage at Spotlight on Ag

March 20, 2024

Clinton, South Carolina – More than 430 farmers and supporters of the farm community in Laurens County gathered last Thursday evening for the annual Spotlight on Agriculture, learning about the plans for the new school of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University and awarding its Agriculturalist of the Year Award to 96-year-old Eddie Alexander of Mountville.…

Districts 55 and 56 to dismiss early for solar eclipse

March 20, 2024

Both Laurens County School Districts 55 and 56 will dismiss students early on Monday, April 8, the date of a solar eclipse that can be viewed in the county. The eclipse should be able to be viewed in Laurens County around 3 p.m., which is about the same time buses are to be carrying students…

Laurens woman killed in car crash

March 20, 2024

A Laurens woman was killed late Saturday night in a single-car crash on Highway 39 in Mountville. Starkezian “Keke” Farrow, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, said Laurens County Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp. The accident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. She is survived by her son, Javaye Suber and her…

24-year vet Copeland promoted to LPD chief

March 20, 2024

The City of Laurens promoted from within its own ranks, announcing Tuesday that veteran Laurens Police officer Heath Copeland has been hired as the city’s new police chief. Copeland, a 24-year veteran of the LPD, takes over for former chief Keith Grounsell, who resigned from the post two weeks ago. Copeland was appointed acting chief…

Meetings Monday, Tuesday evenings for community input in Dist. 55 search

March 13, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina – As a part of the District 55  superintendent search, South Carolina School Board Association (SCSBA) will be conducting several focus group meetings with stakeholders, and there are two opportunities for members of the community.  SCSBA will share an overview of the process, and collect responses and comments regarding what characteristics, qualities…

After 30-year drought, city fountain working again

March 13, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina – The large fountain by the Laurens Police station at the corner of West Laurens and Church streets has stood dry a long time but last week its water began spraying skyward again, and it’s just in time for the upcoming completion of the expanded department. “From what we’ve heard, the last…

‘Gone to the Dogs’ Car Show set for Saturday

March 13, 2024

The Laurens County Cruisers are going to the dogs … again. The 6th Annual Gone to the Dogs Car Show is set for Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Laurens County Park (409 State Road, S-30-854, Laurens). Registration is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Judging ends a noon and trophies will be awarded at…

Laurens man convicted, sentenced to 30 years

March 13, 2024

A Laurens man was sentenced to 30 years in prison following a conviction at trial for leading a vicious assault on another man he suspected of being a “snitch.” Marcus Tyrone Grant, 46, was found guilty Wednesday by a Laurens County jury of one count of assault and battery by a mob and one count…

Meetze named new Laurens County attorney

March 13, 2024

Laurens County has hired Marcus “Wes” Meetze as Laurens County Attorney. Meetze began work in his new position Monday. He replaced long-time county attorney Sandy Cruickshanks, who retired from the post at the end of 2023. “We are excited to have Mr. Meetze join part of the great team we’ve been building over the past…