LAURENS – When Hurricane Helene impacted Laurens County last year, it caused widespread damage and left many in need. One of those needs was that of food, which led to local area food banks to have their supplies drained and in some cases depleted. In a direct response to meet this need head on, The…
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Gray Court. Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp identified the victim as Eric Wade Elder, 45, of Gray Court. The shooting occurred on South Carolina Highway 101 North and Highway 92. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene…
Clinton, South Carolina – Following an executive session Monday night, Clinton City Council voted to have a brief special called meeting later this week to discuss the continued search for a city manager, which has been narrowed down to three local finalists. “In our search for city manager, we started off with 69 applications, and…
Columbia, S.C. (April 23, 2025) – SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025 regarding a bridge replacement project on US 221 (Greenwood Road) over Burnt Mill Creek in Laurens County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at Faith Baptist Church, 1607…
Laurens, SC – April 30, 2025 – The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Laurens County. The training will provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to advocate…
ST. LOUIS, MO—April 23, 2025– Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the presentation of the Save A Lot Retail Partner of the Year Award for owners of 5-10 stores to Dwayne Goodwin who owns five stores across South Carolina. The award, presented during the Company’s annual…
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) has announced that its Board of Directors has elected William Ferguson as their new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Ferguson has served on the LCCF Board of Directors as a Board Member and on the Finance Committee for multiple terms. Robin Day, Executive Director said, “William Ferguson brings a…
A single-car crash Wednesday night resulted in the fourth fatality on Laurens County roads over the past two weeks. All four victims were under the age of 21. The deceased in the latest crash was identified by Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp as Braydon Parker McAlister, 20, of Hickory Tavern. The accident occurred around 11:15…
Enoree, South Carolina – SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting regarding the bridge on S-112 (Beaverdam Church Road)/S-116 (Kilgore Bridge Road) over Enoree River at the border of Laurens and Spartanburg counties. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Beaverdam Baptist Church, 1252…
A 17-year-old Joanna girl was killed in a single-car accident early Saturday morning on Lisbon Road in Mountville. The deadly crash occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday, said Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp. Caughorn was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to the coroner’s office, Deputy Coroner Jim Black responded to the accident…