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CPW partners for county scholarship, adjusts for impact fees

February 15, 2024

Laurens , South Carolina – High School juniors and seniors across Laurens County have the opportunity to compete for one of two $2,500 scholarships offered through a new partnership between the City of Clinton, Laurens Commission of Public Works and their electric provider, Piedmont Municipal Power Agency. “PMPA has funds available for scholarships, and we…

11-year-old recovering after dog attack

February 15, 2024

An 11-year-old boy is recovering in a Greenville hospital after a pack of four dogs attacked him Wednesday morning as he was walking to his bus stop on Livingston Street for school. Clinton Police Commander Crystal Roberts said Thursday morning all four of the dogs involved in the attack have been put down. Officers were…

Man wanted in fentanyl overdose by 1-year-old

February 15, 2024

Laurens Police found a 1-year-old child suffering from a fentanyl overdose Monday at a Gray Street residence, and now the child’s father is wanted by authorities and its mother was arrested. While at the residence, LPD officers uncovered evidence of allged drug activity in the household and executed a search warrant for the residence. During…

LCSO: Reward offered in burglaries investigation

February 15, 2024

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a person suspected of being involved in two burglaries and another attempted break-in at three different Laurens County residences. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect. A cash reward has been offered in…

LPD arrests made in string of auto break-ins

February 15, 2024

A three-month Laurens Police investigation into a string of automotive break-ins has ended with six arrests, the LPD said in a release late Monday night. The arrests included two adults and four juveniles and included more than 100 arrest warrants. Tarajia Williams, 20, of Laurens was charged with 21 offenses, including 20 counts of breaking…

Animal Shelter food bank needs donations

February 15, 2024

The Laurens County Animal Shelter food bank is in dire need of donations. The shelter’s food bank provides free dog food to community members who are struggling to feed their pets. Donations can be made at the animal shelter during normal hours at 79 Mount Vernon Church Road in Laurens. Donations can also be dropped…

Former statewide preservationist seeks national office in SC 3rd district

February 14, 2024

Michael Bedenbaugh of Prosperity SC, realtor, property developer and former President and Executive Director of Preservation South Carolina, will be campaigning for Jeff Duncan’s seat in the SC 3rd district for the House of Representatives as an independent. Mike recognizes that the nation has gone off course and is in need of drastic change in…

‘Homegrown Showcase’ set for Feb. 16-17 at Capitol Theatre

February 7, 2024

Twenty-two musical acts will take the stage over two nights Feb. 16-17 at the Capitol Theatre in Laurens as part of the third annual Homegrown Songwriter Showcase. The event is presented by the City of Laurens and among the first at the Capitol, which is now owned and operated by the city. While the two-night…

LMS student arrested for bomb threat hoax

February 7, 2024

A Laurens Middle School student was in police custody Tuesday after creating a fake bomb threat on social media. Investigators from the Laurens Police Department reacted to a tip from the FBI notifying the LPD of a fake social media account circulating a bomb threat that targeted Laurens Middle School. In a social media post,…

ZF cuts ribbon on $500 million expansion for new transmission line

February 7, 2024

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Tuesday morning that the state is prepared to help ZF Transmissions lead the way toward a new automotive future at its growing Gray Court facility. “South Carolina is ready. We are gearing up for things not only around the corner but way in the future,” McMaster said. “We plan…