Laurens SC
Grounsell resigns from Laurens Police Chief post
Laurens, South Carolina- Laurens Chief of Police Keith Grounsell has notified the city that he is resigning from the post. When contacted Thursday evening, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn confirmed that the city had received the resignation. “He let us know he intends to resign,” Senn said of Grounsell. Grounsell was hired by the City…
Read MoreHolmes Development looks to summer completion of Harper Commons
Laurens, SC – Holmes Development announced on Tuesday the planned opening this summer of Harper Commons, a culinary and cultural development located at 317 North Harper Street. Located across from the Post office on N. Harper St., it includes the building which was the original Smith Motor showroom and was later used by Mary Alice…
Read MoreWeek of railroad crossing closures starting Jan. 22
Laurens County, South Carolina – Starting Monday, Jan. 22, motorists may face significant detours in portions of Laurens County as CSX Transportation performs maintenance and resurfacing on close to 20 railroad crossings in Laurens County. The crossings will gradually be closed from Newberry through Clinton and on to the northeast of Laurens. The rail company…
Read MoreCongressman Jeff Duncan says he won’t seek re-election
Jan. 17, 2024 U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan issued the following statement Wednesday, Jan. 17, regarding his decision not to seek re-election for an 8th term to the United States House of Representatives: “After 9/11, I felt a calling to serve my State or Nation in some capacity. Serving in both the South Carolina State…
Read MoreLaurens Lights Riverwalk through holidays
With twinkling scenes of ice skaters, Christmas trees in many colors, a Nativity scene and even jumping fish, Laurens Lights has been a staple of the city’s holiday decor since the Laurens Commission of Public Works began putting up the displays about 20 years ago. With Christmas coming Monday, there’s still time to enjoy a…
Read MoreSimple angel tree items help provide freedom from abuse
Laurens, South Carolina – While Christmas angel trees are typically for the purpose of providing gifts for children during the holidays, an angel tree located in the window of the Safe Home’s thrift store, Our Little Shop, includes gift requests for those who are escaping abuse. There are some cases when victims are able to…
Read MoreStill time to register for Saturday’s Reindeer Run 5K, Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – The Laurens Family YMCA is again hosting the 5K Reindeer Run at 9 a.m. this Saturday morning, and it should again include runners and walkers in all manner of Christmas attire. “This is our 24th Reindeer Run,” said Emily Dasher, program director for the Laurens Family YMCA. “So far we have…
Read MoreVeterans honored during cities’ programs, video
Laurens County, South Carolina – When Laurens resident Willie Rice was drafted to fight in Vietnam on Oct. 30, 1966, his cousin John Rice made a final decision. “I told him if he was going, then I was going too,” John Rice said. “Then later when I landed at Cam Ranh Bay, it was 110…
Read More‘Perfect festival weather,’ great music, food at this weekend’s Squealin’ on the Square
Laurens, South Carolina – A year ago, Squealin’ on the Square planners were watching Tropical Storm Ian become Hurricane Ian and had to make the tough call to postpone Squealin’ on the Square until the following weekend. This year, it’s a different story. The 2023 Squealin’ on the Square this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7,…
Read MoreClemson football, South Carolina basketball on the line at March of Dimes event Saturday, Sep. 30
Laurens, S.C. – A Laurens County March of Dimes Walk for Babies will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, in Laurens, and the public is invited to the free event, where a couple of lucky bidders can go home with a signed football or basketball from Clemson or the University of South Carolina. The event is…
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