Laurens, South Carolina – Main Street Laurens will again host Finally Friday this weekend, with Cody Blackwell performing from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Laurens Plaza. As a launch to the Memorial Day weekend, American Legion Post 25 is sponsoring the musician, bringing Laurens area musician Cody Blackwell to The Plaza. “He does a…
At LCWSC, our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do—and now we are asking for your input to help shape the future of our services. We are excited to announce the launch of our Customer Survey, a key initiative identified in our Strategic Plan. This survey is more than just a…
Following an executive session Monday, the Laurens County Council voted unanimously to contract once again with Greenville-based headhunting firm Find Great People to search for a new county administrator. Current Administrator Thomas Higgs, who resigned last month to take the same post in Colleton County, ends his tenure with Laurens County this week. Council also…
Visiting Batesburg-Leesville sent Clinton into the elimination bracket of the Class 2A Upper State championship round Thursday with a 7-1 playoff victory over the Red Devils. Clinton will now face Region 3-2A rival Mid-Carolina, a 5-3 loser to Strom Thurmond Thursday, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Mid-Carolina (21-7) defeated Clinton in both regular-season meetings between the…
Residents will have the opportunity to get a working view of some of the farmers who fill our tables with food and glasses with milk, as well as experience the work of local and regional artisans, this weekend during the Second Annual Ag + Art Tour here in Laurens County. “It’s a chance to come…
John Carter, who spent more than three decades as the mayor of Gray Court, died Tuesday in Greenville. He was 83. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday (May 19) at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Gray Court. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Carter, three sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and 10…
A Laurens man recently released from state prison was arrested Thursday and charged by the Laurens Police Department with attempted murder in connection with a May 6 shooting. According to the LPD, Tevin “Stank” O’Neil Brown was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a…
The Piedmont Blues & Roots Festival was designed from the beginning to shine the spotlight on the ties between Laurens County and the musicians who have influenced musicians across the world. In its third edition set for Saturday the festival will feature a closer connection to those musicians than ever before with the addition of…
Laurens County, South Carolina – Butterflies fluttered through the cool skies of Clinton Saturday morning, May 3, as friends and family and volunteers came together for a memorial ride and a butterfly release to remember Hunter Sipes, a Clinton Volunteer Firefighter who was riding down S.C. Highway 76 on his motorcycle when he was hit…
Clinton, South Carolina – Rhythm on the Rails will take on a smaller footprint this year as Main Street Clinton focuses on music and food for the afternoon and evening festival. Planned for Saturday, May 17, the festival will run from 1 to 9 p.m., and feature music, food trucks and games. There will still…