Pandemic
At 3 on the 3rd : Public sought for School Prayer Walk for children’s safety
Earlier this month it was announced that two more school age children in South Carolina had passed away from COVID- 19, and now several Laurens groups are inviting the public for a School Prayer Walk to pray for safety for the county’s children. The walk is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Oct. 3, at…
Read MoreDHEC reports June COVID-19 cases, deaths, primarily in unvaccinated
An analysis by DHEC revealed the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the first two weeks of June were among residents who were not fully vaccinated. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) discovered similar results when looking at provisional data for the entire month. From June 1-30: 5,344 cases…
Read MoreAn additional death, more COVID cases reported for county
After several days of steady COVID-19 numbers, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Thursday afternoon that two more residents have been confirmed as positive for the virus, and another elderly individual in the county has passed away. That brings the total who have died in the county to three, with two classified…
Read MoreFibertex, Jostens make moves to combat COVID-19
Shortages of medical supplies such as protective masks, shields and other equipment have prompted at least two local industries to join the effort to combat COVID-19. Gray Court-based Fibertex Nonwoves and Jostens in Laurens are both refocusing production lines to help lessen the shortfalls in medical equipment. Fibertex Vice President Darryl Fournier said business as…
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