Members of the Laurens County Council met by telephone Tuesday and declared a state of emergency for Laurens County in reaction to the threat of the novel coronavirus. The cities of Laurens and Clinton had made similar moves in order to gain potential access to relief funds from the state and U.S. governments. County Attorney…
The YMCA locations in Laurens and Greenwood and Laurens counties closed their doors Friday due to the threat of COVID-19. The YMCA’s in Laurens, Gray Court and Greenwood and operate under the Lakelands Region YMCA of South Carolina. Clinton’s YMCA operates independently. “Trust me, the decision to close our facilities was not an easy choice,…
The Laurens Commission of Public Works is asking for help from the public to keep the sewers clear by disposing disinfectant wipes and paper towels in the trash rather than attempting to flush them down toilets. In a press release submitted by Laurens CPW, the utility provider explained it’s a problem that is happening across…
The Laurens County Council voted during and emergency meeting Wednesday to pay any county employees who miss work due to illness or childcare issues over the next two weeks. The absences must be approved by the employee’s direct supervisor and County Administrator Jon Caime. “It’s the right thing to do,” said Council Chairman David Pitts, who…
ZF Transmissions’ Gray Court plant will close down Friday and remain closed through March 30, the company announced Thursday. ZF North American Head of Communications Tony Sapienza released the following statement: “We have been preparing for the potential outcome that we would have to pause both individual product lines or even entire plants in order…
The City of Clinton is offering curbside service signage to help participating restaurants remain open during the current COVID-19 quarantine period. The announcement was part of a press conference held Thursday morning by Clinton Mayor Bob McLean and department heads and offered Clinton residents an update about the city’s actions regarding COVID-19. In order to help…
The Big South Conference announced on Wednesday evening that it is canceling all regular-season competition, conference championships and athletics activities that are required or that include coach involvement, through the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The decision was made by the league’s Council of Chief Executive…
Presbyterian College announced on Wednesday changes to its schedule and operations in response the COVID-19 pandemic. • Spring Break for the campus of the College of Arts and Sciences has been extended through Sunday, March 22. • No classes for undergraduate students will be held on campus from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20. •…
The City of Clinton is offering curbside service signage to help participating restaurants remain open during the current COVID-19 quarantine period. The announcement was part of a press conference held Thursday morning by Clinton Mayor Bob McLean and department heads and offered Clinton residents an update about the city’s actions regarding COVID-19. In order to help…
All Laurens County offices are being closed to the public, according to a statement released by county officials late Tuesday. The closures come on the heels of an executive order by Gov. Henry McMaster prohibiting gatherings of 50 or more people. A called meeting of county council to discuss the county’s response to COVID-19 was…