Mayor Nathan Senn
‘Illegal ordinance’ voted in by Laurens; awaits Circuit Court review
Laurens, South Carolina – For an hour and a half on New Year’s Eve, a deeply divided Laurens City Council debated, accused and interrupted each other before eventually passing on second reading by a vote of 4 to 3 an ordinance which had been deemed “illegal” by city attorneys eight days earlier. At the end…
Read More‘Emergency’ ordinances passed by Laurens City Council
Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens City Council met in executive session for just over two hours Tuesday night before voting to adopt ordinances seeking to limit and investigate the office of Mayor Nathan Senn. Council member Alicia Sullivan along with Cassandra Campbell, Marian Miller and Calvin Whit-mire requested the called meeting and voted in favor…
Read MoreDelgado resigns from Laurens administrator post
Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens City Administrator Eric Delgado has resigned after four years on the job. Mayor Nathan Senn confirmed Delgado’s resignation Thursday afternoon, but also said the he could not elaborate because it is a personnel matter. “(Delgado) has resigned and we have accepted his resignation,” Senn said in a telephone conversation Thursday.…
Read MoreTo encourage civility, City of Laurens temporarily pauses social media
Laurens, South Carolina – The City of Laurens is taking a break from social media, and leaders are recommending the same for those who have tired of the negativity that comes along with almost any perusal of current social media apps. “In the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a recent…
Read MoreSenn outlines vision, challenges for City of Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn presented his third State of the City address in The Capitol Theater Tuesday evening, April 8, thanking the city staff and the Commission of Public Works for their daily work to provide city services, and acknowledging their work in dangerous situations to keep city residents safe following…
Read MoreVeterans honored as long-awaited monument dedicated in Laurens
Laurens, South Carolina – Dexter Sharp had already lifted the Marine Corps flag during Monday’s Veterans Day Ceremony outside the Laurens County Library Monday morning when he later stood with James Richard at the United States Marine Corps monument. The tall granite structure had just been unveiled and the two Marines had just met, drawn…
Read MoreGrounsell 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 MoreCity of Laurens answers queries with Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28
Laurens, South Carolina – Officials with the City of Laurens will be answering questions about the city’s growth, the new trash pickup service, how the Laurens Police plans to continue keeping the community safe, information about the city’s beautification efforts and other topics when it holds a public Town Hall Meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, Feb. 28.…
Read MorePermanent seating, gathering spot coming with pedestrian plaza
Laurens, South Carolina – A parking area on the public square will soon be converted to a pedestrian plaza, providing a permanent outdoor gathering space in downtown Laurens. It’s an expansion of the City of Laurens Master Plan, a joint venture between Main Street Laurens and the City of Laurens in 2017 which had recommended…
Read MoreCity of Laurens plans garbage pickup changes
Laurens, South Carolina – Frustrations with the city’s current garbage collection contractor have led to a potential change in the collection company, although the new contractor will not begin service until after the current contract expires in February. “We want people to know we have heard you,” said Mayor Nathan Senn, who said the trash…
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