Clinton, South Carolina – Staff members of the Laurens County Library’s Clinton Branch were finalizing arrangement of more than 30,000 books which had been delivered by a moving company in the last two weeks, unloading boxes, hooking up computers and getting ready to wow the people of Clinton who have waited many years for their…
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Gray Court Thursday night has been identified by the Laurens County Coroner’s Office. Chief Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton identified the victim as James Carey Lee Brown, 23, of Gray Court. Brown died at the scene of the accident on Hellams Road near Williams Road in Gray Court.…
In February a team from America’s Best Restaurants spent the afternoon in Laurens at Roma, and The Advertiser talked with show host Theo Williams about their work promoting local favorite eateries. Today, April 24, the almost-13 minute video went live on America’s Best Restaurants YouTube Channel and Roma Restaurant’s Facebook page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPF-IZ1nmvkhttps://www.facebook.com/100035666303954/videos/1591348088221023 Below is the…
Laurens, South Carolina – Volunteers are still needed and tickets are still available for Friday night’s Sip & Stroll, hosted by Main Street Laurens this Friday night, April 25 in downtown Laurens and featuring wines from Enoree River Winery in Newberry and City Scape Winery in Pelzer. “Sip & Stroll takes place primarily indoors within…
Laurens County Administrator Thomas Higgs has resigned in order to take the same post in Colleton County after nearly four years on the job here. Higgs, who was hired to lead the county administration and staff in August of 2021 and navigated through Hurricane Helene and an ensuing emergency disaster declaration this past fall, told…
(Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025)—Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a memorandum to all state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) making it clear states must ensure SNAP benefits are provided with an expectation that those who can work, do. “Since my confirmation, I have reiterated the states are our partners, and…
Gray Court, South Carolina – A 25-acre farm is considered rather small according to many farmers, but for someone new to the business, it’s a lot of space. A family from Atlanta, however, has taken on the task of taming an abandoned farm as they work to encourage others who want to begin growing their…
A Gray Court teen was killed Wednesday in a crash at Greenpond and Simmons roads that involved an alleged drunk driver. Tyler Bishop, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Barrett Power of Fountain Inn has been charged by the South Carolina Highway Patrol with felony DUI resulting in death. Power was…
Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn presented his third State of the City address in The Capitol Theater Tuesday evening, April 8, thanking the city staff and the Commission of Public Works for their daily work to provide city services, and acknowledging their work in dangerous situations to keep city residents safe following…
Laurens, SC – Students and their families from across Laurens County will be gathering on the Public Square this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as the City of Laurens, District 55 host STEAM on the Square, an interactive festival encouraging students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Organized by District 55, the…