Laurens, S.C. – Laurens City Council members celebrated Black History Month last week during its regular council meeting by honoring several key figures in the community. “Several years ago we began to recognize individuals for Black History Month, and we are going to continue to honor all citizens who make a difference in our…
The grandfather of a 6-year-old Laurens Elementary School student has been arrested by Laurens Police after the child brought a loaded handgun to school Friday morning. The child’s grandfather, Kalim Abdul Alwajid, 72, of Laurens has been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, LPD Lt. Scott Franklin said at a press conference Friday afternoon.…
A loaded handgun was discovered Friday morning in a classroom at Laurens Elementary School, Laurens County School District 55 officials reported. The weapon was discovered by a teacher who notified the School Resource Officer, an officer with the Laurens Police Department. The LPD will hold a press conference concerning the incident at 2 p.m. today…
An autopsy determined that a Simpsonville man killed in a single-car accident on Monday evening died of multiple blunt-force injuries. The Laurens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim of the crash as James Clarence Ashley, 77, of Simpsonville. Ashley died at the scene of the accident on Highway 92 near Water Tank Road in Gray…
• Investigation launched into students’ behavior prior to lacrosse vs. Howard • vandenBerg: Behavior an “abomination” Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg released a statement Tuesday after the college announced it is launching an investigation into an incident that occurred prior to a women’s lacrosse game against Howard Friday at Bailey Memorial Stadium. According to reports,…
Clinton, S.C. – After learning last month that the long-planned recreation complex had a revised cost-to-build estimate of about $46 million, members of Clinton City Council on Monday evening expressed concern that the city will need to make decisions about what it can and will do now. Clinton business owner Joseph Dyches and resident Walter…
The Laurens County Advertiser is taking a look at volunteerism, its value to the community and the people who freely give their time and efforts throughout Laurens County. Laurens County, S.C. – For many years now the United Way of Laurens County has offered free tax return services to residents of Laurens County. While the…
Laurens, S.C. – As a recently published author, Laurens resident Don Hocker is doing a few things differently, such as offering his book for free at his first book signing this Saturday afternoon at The Coffee Roost in Downtown Laurens. It’s set for Saturday, Feb. 12, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and if anyone goes…
Among Clinton City Council’s business Monday afternoon was the adoption of a resolution accepting the City of Clinton Facade Improvement Grant Program, which will allow matching grants up to $10,000 in financial assistance for owners of private business property within the city’s historic downtown boundaries. Two years ago the funds were pegged for just this…
Following a two-year delay caused by COVID-19, Laurens is finally getting its Piedmont Blues and Roots Music Festival. The single-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, on the Historic Square in Laurens. “My primary goal – and I think it’s in line with the city’s primary goal and that of Main Street Laurens –…