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Cleanup opportunities this Saturday in Wattsville

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A cleanup opportunity is available this Saturday for anyone in the community who would like to join Keep Laurens County Beautiful volunteers and American Legion Post 25 in the Wattsville area of Laurens. “This is Post 25’s annual cleanup and we partner with them to provide volunteers with supplies and maps with suggested locations to…

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 John William Reeder

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Dateline-Laurens, South Carolina John William Reeder, age 57, husband of Karen Irvin Reeder passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.  John was born in Clinton, SC on October 15, 1967 a son of the late Janet Motte Reeder and Hubbard Reeder.  He worked several years a machinist with Torrington and…

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Freedom Flame BBQ set for Tuesday, July 22, in Laurens

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State Representative Luke Rankin  invites all of his friends to his Freedom Flame BBQ on Tuesday, July 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Post 25 in Laurens. Let’s celebrate Freedom with Food • Music • Fun! Post 25 is located at 19 Choctaw St. in Laurens. Joining Rep. Rankin will be radio show…

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Finally Friday launches Memorial Day weekend

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Laurens, South Carolina – Main Street Laurens will again host Finally Friday this weekend, with Cody Blackwell performing from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Laurens Plaza. As a launch to the Memorial Day weekend, American Legion Post 25 is sponsoring the musician, bringing Laurens area musician Cody Blackwell to The Plaza. “He does a…

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Lee Edward Brouillette, Korean War Vet

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Aug. 16, 1931 – Apr. 6, 2025 Lee Edward Brouillette, a proud Korean War veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Laurens on April 6, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family.  He was 93 years old. Born on August 16, 1931, in Marksville, Louisiana, Lee answered the call of duty in 1949 by enlisting in…

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First responders remembered during National Night Out

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Laurens, South Carolina – Non-profits offered food and drinks and agencies and businesses from across the county provided information and fun activities for families and children last Wednesday evening as the Laurens Police Department and other first responders hosted National Night Out in downtown Laurens. Thanks to a donation by American Legion Post 25, flags…

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After 30-year drought, city fountain working again

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Laurens, South Carolina – The large fountain by the Laurens Police station at the corner of West Laurens and Church streets has stood dry a long time but last week its water began spraying skyward again, and it’s just in time for the upcoming completion of the expanded department. “From what we’ve heard, the last…

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William “Bill” Moore

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Dateline – Cross Hill, South Carolina William “Bill” Moore, age 84, of Cross Hill, SC, widower of Beverly Jean Moore, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home. Born April 28, 1939 in Greer, SC and was a son of the late Dewey Lee Moore, Sr., and Jackie Ackinson Moore. Bill is a retired…

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