Laurens County, South Carolina – At an open meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 17, Laurens County First Steps will be seeking the input of educators, health care professionals, grandparents, workforce development personnel and others in the community to help determine the county’s priorities as it relates to the early childhood educational needs within the county. Anyone…
A Greenville man was killed Friday in a motorcycle accident on the Enoree OTV Trail in Sumter National Forest. The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Mark C. Bellino, 51. According to Coroner Patti Canupp, emergency responders had to hike into the area where the accident occurred on a narrow, rugged trail. Bellino…
A second fatal crash involving a motorcycle in less than a week occurred occurred Thursday night on Highway 39 in Laurens County. The wreck happened near Beaverdam Church Road around 8:15 p.m., said S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. Nick Pye. The victim was identified as Dakota Revels, 29, of Greenwood. Revels was a full-time firefighter with…
A motorcycle crash near Lake Greenwood in Waterloo claimed the life of the driver early Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on River Ford Road near Ivey Bluff Road, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt. Bolt said the driver of the motorcycle, a 2005 Harley-Davidson, was killed when the…
Laurens Academy remained unbeaten this season with a 42-16 victory Friday night at Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach. With the win, LA improved to 3-0 for the first time since the 2010 season when the Crusaders went 11-1 and won 11 straight games before losing in the SCISA state playoffs. Christian Academy fell to 0-2…
Three juveniles were arrested Wednesday by Laurens Police following a shooting incident. The three were charged with attempted murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle. According to the LPD no one was injured…
What began with a plea on social media has turned into a community project to help dogs being housed at the Laurens County Animal Shelter. The shelter is currently caring for more than 100 dogs and all of them needed a little break, so Director Caroline Barnard posted on the shelter’s Facebook page, asking for…
The Laurens County Council has called two special meetings this week – on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3-4 – as the search for a new Laurens County Administrator heads toward a conclusion. County Council Chairman Jeff Carroll said the council will interview a list of seven candidates over the two days of executive sessions with…
Clinton, SC – August 25, 2025 Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, is honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. In its third year of submission, Thornwell ranked 26 in the medium employer category. The distinction…
CLINTON, S.C. (August 13, 2025) … Research shows a strong link between protecting smiles and improving oral health and overall well-being. Yet disparities prevent many South Carolinians from getting vital dental care. To help combat this, Delta Dental of South Carolina – a nonprofit organization and leading dental benefits provider and oral health philanthropist –…