GREENWOOD, S.C. — One of Lander University’s oldest living alumni is approaching a major milestone. Sarah Boazman Segars, of Laurens County, graduated from what was then Lander College in 1943, and is set to celebrate her 102nd birthday in October. Her son, Ernie Segars, said his mother has had a “right remarkable life,” and noted…
A man Laurens Police say was fleeing from officers during an attempted traffic stop early Sunday morning was killed in a single-car crash on South Harper Street Extension. The deceased was identified as Ealwinne Richard, 30, of Clinton. A passenger in the 2020 Chevrolet Spark sedan driven by Ealwinne was injured and flown by helicopter…
UPDATE: Driver identified by coroner’s office A tractor-trailer driver was killed in a single-vehicle accident on I-26 in Laurens County Friday morning. The wreck occurred at mile marker 46, about 10 miles west of Clinton at 9:52 a.m., said South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt. Laurens County Deputy Coroner Bill Williams identified the…
Clinton, South Carolina – A day of e-learning for Clinton Middle School students was announced late Thursday evening, Sep. 13, after the unexpected death of CMS teacher and bus driver Shaquille Harp Thursday. “I am very sorry to inform you that I received word this evening that one of our employees, Mr. Shaquille Harp, has…
Presbyterian College will honor the firefighters and first responders who answered the call to combat a devastating blaze that destroyed or damaged several businesses in downtown Clinton on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Firefighters and first responders from 31 agencies throughout Laurens County and the Upstate will be recognized on the field at halftime of the Blue…
Kevin Long, a member of the Laurens County Sports and University of South Carolina Gamecocks Hall of Fame, died Tuesday morning after an extended illness. He was 69. Long was a standout running back at Clinton High School and a member of the Red Devils’ 1972 State Championship team. He went on to play at…
“Project Onward,” a proposed residential development for the former Watts Mill property will move forward following Monday’s vote by the Laurens County Council. Council unanimously approved an ordinance creating a Special Resource Revenue Credit for developers Clear Mountain Properties. The front-loaded revenue credit will offer Clear Mountain significant tax breaks at the beginning of the…
The Town of Gray Court will hold a second special election in less than a year to fill a seat on its town council. The election for the at-large seat is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Gray Court and Owings precincts will be open for voting from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 10. Filing…
Clinton, South Carolina – The Musgrove Street fire in downtown Clinton remained under investigation a week after the blaze swept through several businesses on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Officials said the investigation has revealed “no suspicion of criminal intent,” but have not determined or released a cause for the fire that caused millions of dollars in…
Less than two days after a structure fire destroyed a historic area of Musgrove Mill housing four businesses in downtown Clinton, area leaders were meeting to try and chart a path forward for the city and its business community. Jonathan Irick, a staff associate with Main Street South Carolina, Main Street Clinton Director Jim Frey…