Clinton SC
Clinton street closed, reopened after Tuesday night hit and run
Update 10:50 p.m. Clinton, South Carolina – No one was injured in a hit and run which forced the temporary closure of Calhoun Street in Clinton Tuesday night. Officers with the Clinton Department of Public Safety and Presbyterian College Safety were able to apprehend the driver who caused the accident, said DPS Director Robin Morse. The driver,…
Read MoreProposal packs available, due Sept. 20, for Martha Dendy School usage
On Monday, Aug. 20, City of Clinton officials began offering proposal packets for organizations or individuals who have serious and sustainable proposed ideas for the use of Martha Dendy School. “They’ll have a month to put their proposals together, and the packets will be reviewed by a committee who will determine if the ideas are…
Read MoreAfter fast track, Clinton votes to dissolve Department of Public Safety
Clinton, South Carolina – In front of full council chambers Wednesday morning, Aug. 22, Clinton City Council voted five to two to dissolve the Clinton Department of Public Safety (DPS), and in spite of the rush through two special called meetings in under two weeks, City Manager Bill Ed Cannon said now the process of…
Read MoreCannon sets Wednesday morning called public session for DPS fate
Clinton, South Carolina – On Monday, Aug. 20, the office of Clinton City Manager Bill Ed Cannon issued an agenda for a second called meeting in as many weeks, and this one is set for first thing this Wednesday morning, Aug. 22. In the 8:30 a.m. meeting, Clinton City Council will hear and vote on second reading…
Read MoreMain Street Clinton, Main Street Laurens plan fun tonight, Friday
Laurens County, SC – Main Street Clinton and Main Street Laurens are hosting free summer fun in the evenings this week, starting with Clinton’s free family movie night at 6 and 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 26 in Vance Park in Clinton. Then on Friday, the classic car club will be on the Downtown Square in Laurens tomorrow, Friday…
Read MoreBMX, country music, BBQ headline ROTR fest in Clinton
Clinton, SC – A rising star in the country music world and a fast-paced BMX bicycle stunt show, as well as an “anything goes” juried car show, are among the many new items headlining this weekend’s Rhythm on the Rails and barbecue festival in Clinton. Main Street Clinton is sponsoring the event, which starts with…
Read MorePA school setback means only one year delay, PC’s Staton says Tuesday
Clinton, SC – Presbyterian College learned earlier this month that its application for accreditation of its planned Physician Assistant school had been turned down, and on Tuesday, Presbyterian College President Bob Staton was able to work with PA leadership team and the officials of the accreditation review commission and decided a reapplication would likely cause…
Read MoreClinton Middle School copycat bomb threats ‘unacceptable behavior’
Clinton, SC – No students have been charged, but Clinton Public Safety was called when numerous copycat-style bomb threats were written on various bathroom walls in Clinton Middle School early on Wednesday, resulting in a special-called school assembly that very day to explain the negative ramifications for any child found to have written the notes.…
Read MoreStreet changes with Clinton’s sewer work Monday night, March 19
The City of Clinton announced Monday that contract crews from North American Pipeline Management Inc. are making preparations now to perform sewer pipe bursting beginning at 7 p.m. tonight, and will result in limited access to Gary Street from Broad Street. Crews will be working from the intersection of South Broad and Gary Streets to…
Read MoreThreatt resigns post in Clinton
Clinton, SC – Clinton will be searching for a new assistant city manager after Assistant City Manager Jerre Threatt resigned from his position last week, and Clinton Mayor Bob McLean said although he hadn’t spoken to Threatt, he was sure he would do well in his next venture. “Jerre always presented a very professional image…
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