Laurens County Administrator Jon Caime is among five candidates in the running for the top job in Horry County. Caime said he is content in Laurens County, but the decision to apply for the position in Horry County came about after he looked at the potential compensation package and considered the size of the county…
Shaw Industries announced Monday that it will be closing its Clinton-based operation in late August. The hardwood-flooring factory, located on Torrington Road, will close on Aug. 24. About 120 employees are expected to either be relocated to one of the company’s other facilities or lose their jobs. In a release from Shaw, company executives said…
The Laurens County Republican Party will host a candidate forum Tuesday to hear from candidates seeking the open county council seat for District 4 at the Laurens County Museum in the Witherspoon Building on the Historic Square in Laurens. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and feature candidates Jennifer Garrett and Brown…
A Laurens County Sheriff’s Deputy who suffered severe burns while working on his vehicle was back in the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, for the third time in two weeks, according to a Tuesday morning post on his wife’s Facebook page. “We are heading back to Augusta Burn Center,” the post on Darlene Kopper Braswell’s…
The Laurens County Council began a new tradition at its first regular meeting for June on Tuesday, June 4. U.S. Military veterans are being asked to lead off meetings of council with the Pledge of Allegiance. The veterans will be recognized prior to the meetings. Interested veterans are asked to fill out a form that…
Laurens, South Carolina – Last weekend’s Saturday morning storms didn’t materialize as forecasters predicted, and the Downtown Farmers Market was one of several events which postponed plans based on the weather reports. One advantage, however, is that another week has provided more time for vegetables and fruit to ripen, and Coggins peaches will also be…
The remains of a miniature pony that disappeared from a Fountain Inn farm around 10 days ago have been found. “Pikachu,” a two-month-old filly, disappeared from Hidden Pasture Farms, and owner Kate Nichols had offered a reward for her safe return, but NetPosse.com announced Thursday morning on its Facebook page that the miniature horse was…
A Laurens County Sheriff’s Deputy that was severely burned when his car engine burst into flames was back in surgery Thursday afternoon at the Jason M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Deputy Ralph Braswell suffered burns over 44% of his body, including his face, torso, head and hands. An elevated heart rate and high…
Candidate filing for a special election to fill a vacant spot on the Cross Hill Town Council is scheduled to begin at noon on Friday, June 21. The filing period for the Aug. 13 special election will last until noon on Saturday, June 29. An at-large seat on the Cross Hill Town Council became vacant…
A workshop addressing community involvement and growth in Laurens County is scheduled for Thursday evening at The Ridge in Laurens. The event, which is scheduled from 6-8 p.m., is presented by Ten at the Top, a consortium of representatives from 10 Upstate counties working together to foster economic and community development across the Upstate. “The…