Laurens South Carolina
Mud runners getting ready for annual Battlemud, May 18
Laurens, South Carolina – Runners can get their costumes ready for next weekend’s annual Battlemud 2019, as the Family YMCA of Greater Laurens and Main Street Laurens host the Laurens County Mud Run, Battlemud 2019, sponsored by PRISMA Health. There is still space for participants in two-person teams for the Saturday, May 18 event, according to Jonathan Irick,…
Read MoreVictim transported to Greenville, suspect in custody after Walmart Dist. shooting
Laurens, S.C. – One male victim has been transported and a female suspect is in custody a shooting earlier in the afternoon at Walmart Distribution Center. “We have a female in custody and the male victim was transported to Greenville Memorial,” said Captain Chris Martin with the LCSO. Martin was unaware of the extent of the injuries. Officers had…
Read MoreLCSO clearing Walmart Distribution after Sunday afternoon shooting
Laurens, S.C. – Laurens County Sheriff Department officers are still on scene at Walmart Distribution Center after responding to an active shooter call earlier Sunday afternoon. According to unofficial reports, a woman was in custody, but at 4:50 p.m., LCSO Captain Chris Martin said the scene is still busy. “We are still working the scene…
Read MoreSurprise quads have Laurens family expecting four times the blessing
Laurens, SC – Like many expectant families, Dylan and Ashley Hernandez are excited as they anticipate the new addition to their family, but this young Laurens family will be doubling their household as they are expecting quadruplets, possibly within the next couple of weeks. “It’s exiting and terrifying at the same time,” said Ashley, as…
Read MoreSewer line replacement closes eastbound Fleming Street
Laurens, S.C. – The Laurens Commission of Public Works is replacing a 1,500 foot section of sewer line, forcing the closure of the eastbound lane of Fleming Street, Laurens, from its intersection with 221 until just before the railroad track. The lane will remain closed through most of Wednesday. Engineers have estimated that existing sewer lines in…
Read MoreNext two weekends offer plenty of family fun across Laurens County
Laurens County, SC – A busy weekend of events started on Thursday, and now that Friday is here the options continue tonight Friday, Sep. 28. Laurens County is host to plenty of fun family-friendly events across the county over the next two weekends. All are open to the public, and most are at no or low cost. *…
Read MoreDiscolored water temporary and safe, says CPW
Laurens, South Carolina – According to a press release by the Laurens Commission of Public Works, some Laurens area residents have been experiencing discolored tap water over the last few days. CPW general manager John Young told commissioners Monday night that this is caused by higher than normal levels of manganese. Manganese is a common, naturally occurring mineral…
Read More