UPDATE: South Carolina public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year. The fate of the academic year for South Carolina’s public schools was learned Wednesday morning as officials announced that schools will remain closef for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Superintendent of Education Molly…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the relaxation of executive orders Monday that had previously closed non-essential businesses and the state’s public beaches. As those businesses reopened, the number of cases of COVID-19 across the state grew Tuesday to 4,608 with 135 deaths due to the novel coronavirus. The number of statewide cases grew by…
After two days of no new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Laurens County, the number of confirmed cases grew by four to 18 in the county, including the first confirmed case in Waterloo. The numbers also grew dramatically across South Carolina with 276 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported by the South Carolina Department…
Update: Later Wednesday night, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of Councilman Kelly. “In recognition of the loss of a sitting City Councilor, Johnny Kelly, and in thanksgiving for his life and service, it is appropriate that the City should honor and show its great affection for him,” Senn said.…
As the number of COVID-19 cases around South Carolina have continued to grow, the number of cases in Laurens County have remained unchanged since Sunday. Laurens County has 14 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and one fatality as a result of the virus. Meanwhile, statewide totals grew by 115 Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total…
Despite uncertain economic times created by the side effects of COVID-19, the Laurens County Development Corporation announced and $8 million investment from a Japanese company for a new production center. Meidensha Corporation’s new Meiden America Switchgear is initially investing $8 million and bringing 41 new jobs to the county as it expands its production of…
Former Laurens District High standout offensive lineman Summie Carlay recently entered the NCAA’s transfer portal and will transfer from the University of South Carolina. Both GoGamecocks.com and TheBigSpur.com reported the move earlier this week. Carlay, 6-5, 285 pounds, is listed in the portal as a graduate transfer and will have two years of eligibility remaining.…
Three candidates have filed to fill the at-large seat on the Gray Court Town Council left vacant due to the death of veteran councilman Adolphus Brewster. Joy Neal Craine, David King and Carla Jeanine Shaw will be vying for the seat. The filing period for the June 9 special election ended at noon Monday. Craine,…
An armed robbery reported early Friday afternoon led to the arrests for three Gray Court men on various other charges by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. While on the scene of the reported incident on Sawmill Road in Gray Court, deputies said they detected the strong smell of marijuana coming from the residence and obtained…
The number of COVID-19 throughout South Carolina eclipsed 3,000 Friday, including three more positive cases in Laurens County. The total number of confirmed cases statewide grew to 3,065, an increase of 274 cases from Thursday. Laurens County’s total increased from eight to 11. Laurens County is also estimated to have 16.3 cases per 100,000 in…