Laurens , S.C. – For the first time in its 21 years, Squealin’ on the Square was postponed a week, and Main Street Director Jonathan Irick has been pleasantly surprised at how much this weekend’s festival will come off almost exactly as it had originally been planned, and everything starts this afternoon. “We still will have…
Five people have been arrested by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office stemming from a Sept. 22 drug bust and an ensuing investigation. According to the LCSO, investigators seized illegal psychedelic mushrooms, 450 grams of methamphetamine, other substances and several firearms from a residence on Candra Drive in Laurens. The arrests and charges include: Heather Marie…
For the third time in two weeks, local law enforcement responded to a threat of a firearm-related incident on the Laurens District High School campus. According to the Laurens Police Department, a caller on the administrative line at the LPD said there was an active shooter at LDHS. “Officers responded to the high school and…
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has added a new deputy to the force, and he’s the best boy. K9 Deputy Abel, a firearm detection dog, is on duty with the LCSO and is paired with Deputy Cody Heithold, the School Resource Officer at Laurens District High School. The LCSO announced last year its intention to…
The man accused of killing his fiancé at a Laurens County residence nearly a month ago is in custody after going on the run in an attempt to avoid authorities. Willian Loyd “Todd” Cagle, 48, waived his extradition rights and was returned to Laurens County Saturday. He was booked into the Johnson Detention Center on…
Quilts representing 15 years of sewing by upstate quilters will be on display this weekend when the Busy Bees Quilt Guild hosts its inaugural quilt show at the Fountain Inn Activities Center on 610 Fairview Street. The inaugural show, “Honey of a Quilt Show,” was scheduled for this weekend from Friday through Sunday afternoon. The…
Teenagers who enjoy playing some pool or pinball can breath a sigh of relief after the City of Laurens repealed some outdated laws last week. During its regular September meeting last Tuesday, Laurens City Council voted unanimously to repeal Chap. 8 of the Code or Ordinances: Regulation of Amusements and Entertainment within the city, which…
A single-vehicle accident on Old Laurens Road near Gray Court claimed the life of the driver around 12 a.m. Saturday. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2003 Ford Escape was killed when the vehicle crossed the center line and traveled off the left side of the road, striking two signs,…
Laurens, S.C. – After a two year hiatus, the Laurens County Airport will again be welcoming pilots from across the state as the South Carolina Breakfast Club returns to Laurens this Sunday morning, Sept. 25, and anyone is welcome to drive to the airport for breakfast, see the airplanes up close and chat with the…
Published Sept. 2022 Gray Court, S.C. – The 15th Annual Pow-Wow of the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC will be held this Saturday, and the full day of festivities is only a 15-minute drive from Downtown Laurens. Located on the tribal grounds at 3688 Warrior Creek Road, Gray Court, the Pow-Wow starts at 9…