Laurens South Carolina
Open District 55 trustee seat to be filled in Tuesday special election
On Tuesday, July 14, two candidates from the Hickory Tavern and western Laurens County area of School District 55 will vie for the seat formerly held by Mark Earle, who resigned in February. The Board of Voter Registration and Elections for Laurens County is holding the special election for Seat 4, and polls in four…
Read MorePublic invited to line West Main to pay respects as Laurens holds King Dixon Day Friday
LAURENS, S.C. – The City of Laurens will honor the legacy of one of her most respected native sons, Lt. Col. Albert King Dixon II, USMC (retired) on Friday, July 10, 2020, and the public is strongly encouraged to take part in this celebration of Dixon’s life, according to a release by the Mayor’s office…
Read MorePublic welcome for Sunday candlelight, prayer for county’s unity, health
Laurens, South Carolina – The public is invited to an ecumenical prayer and candlelight service for unity and health in Laurens County from 8 to 9 p.m. this Sunday evening, July 5, at the Laurens City Amphitheater on Gordon Street. It is sponsored by the Sanders Alumni Association and the Ministerial Alliance. The people of…
Read MoreAttractions may reopen, sports’ return imminent
A Tuesday meeting of AccelerateSC, the business advisory committee focused on reopening South Carolina’s economy during COVID-19, led to Gov. Henry McMaster to announce Wednesday that attraction facilities can be reopened prior to the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Attractions such as museums, historic sites and zoos among others will be allowed to reopen beginning Friday.…
Read MoreCompton, Thomas promoted to principal positions in District 55
Laurens, South Carolina – The Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees approved the appointment of new principals for both Laurens Middle School (LMS) and Waterloo Elementary School (WES) at the May 18, 2020 regular meeting of the board. The vacancies were a result of the promotions of Dr. Anna Brink and…
Read MoreAbsentee voting opens; new temporary provisions for SC voters
Absentee voting in Laurens County began Monday ahead of the Tuesday, June 9 primaries for elected local, state and national level seats. Now a vote by state legislators Tuesday evening May 12, provides any voter in South Carolina the option to vote absentee for the June primaries and runoffs. “We were already encouraging absentee voting,” said…
Read MoreCPW reports Wednesday morning gas line issues
It does not carry a safety threat, but the Laurens Commission of Public Works announced Wednesday that it is currently experiencing an issue with some natural gas lines in the city. “There appears to be an excessive amount of air in the gas system,” said General Manager John Young. “While this doesn’t necessarily create a safety…
Read MoreFiling starts May 1 for open Laurens council seat
Laurens, S.C. – Following the unexpected death last week of Laurens City Council member Johnny Kelly, the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Laurens County director Lynne West has set the filing period and election date for a special election to fill the Laurens District 3 seat. “Filing will open Friday, May 1, at…
Read MoreLaurens council member Kelly passes away unexpectedly
Update: Later Wednesday night, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of Councilman Kelly. “In recognition of the loss of a sitting City Councilor, Johnny Kelly, and in thanksgiving for his life and service, it is appropriate that the City should honor and show its great affection for him,” Senn said.…
Read More988 provides new lifeline in suicide prevention
It might take 18 months until it’s ready for use but the Federal Communications Commission just approved “988” as a new 3-digit National Suicide Prevention Hotline,. That is good news for mental health professionals at a time of year when many struggle more than usual. “The holidays are tough for a million reasons,” said Charlie…
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