Local News
Raiders Host Catawba Ridge Tomorrow and It Will NOT be Broadcast
Friday, May 10, 2024
Friday night the Catawba Ridge Copperheads defeated Greenwood 12-2 in 5 innings at Catawba Ridge. The Raiders will now host Catawba Ridge at 6:00 pm Saturday and if the Raiders win, they move on to the Upper State Playoffs which I believe will now start Tuesday (5-14). Should the Raiders loose, they must play Catawba… Read More »
3 Car Collision Left One Person Dead
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A 3-car collision yesterday morning around 8am on Winding Hollow and Green pond Rd in Ft Inn left one person dead, according to the Laurens County Chief Deputy Coroner. The Coroner identified the passenger of one of the cars as Harley Chester 31-year-old female from Simpsonville died at the scene. Laurens County Sheriff office will… Read More »
Clinton Man Accused Of Domestic Violence
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Clinton Police Department arrested a Clinton man accused of Domestic Violence 3rd Degree. 20-year-old, Tykavious Kenshavious Jones, of Peachtree Street, was arrested for the alleged charge. According to a report, on May 4th, Jones was allegedly chasing the victim down the street and striking her in the face with a closed fist. This offense… Read More »
Newly Hired Employee Arrested For Unlawful Conduct Toward A Child
Monday, May 6, 2024
On May 1, 2024, officers with the Laurens Police Department received a report of an alleged incident of child abuse at the Tender Loving and Care Child Development Center (TLC) located at 1405 West Main Street within the city limits of Laurens. After an investigation revealed video evidence substantiating the allegations of abuse, an arrest… Read More »
Pooch Parade May 17th
Friday, May 3, 2024
Some very well dressed dogs are heading for downtown Laurens. The Pooch Parade is a joint project of Main Street Laurens and the Laurens County Humane Society. Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be decked out in their fanciest or silliest or strangest attire as they parade around the Square in Laurens at 6:00pm… Read More »
Woman Accused Of Hitting A Man With A Metal Pipe
Friday, May 3, 2024
Domestic Violence 1st Degree is an alleged charge a Laurens woman is facing. 38-year-old, Jamie Leigh Rhodes, was arrested by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office for the alleged charge on Monday. According to the arrest warrant report, Monday, Rhodes allegedly struck the male victim with a metal pipe on his head causing a laceration with… Read More »
Family Game Night
Friday, May 3, 2024
Families come together at the Laurens Library May 14th at 5:30 for an evening of gaming fun. Get competitive on the Nintendo Switch ™ or try your hand at a card game. Light refreshments will be served. This program is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Laurens Library at 864-681-7323
Laurens Woman Charged With Assault And Battery 2nd Degree
Friday, May 3, 2024
A Laurens woman was recently arrested and charged with Assault and Battery 2nd Degree. 44-year-old, Tiffany Smith Ellis, of Spring Road, was arrested for the alleged charge. According to a report, on April 28th, Ellis allegedly hit the victim and pushed her down the steps which made the victim hit her head on the wood… Read More »
Teen Hang Out: Camping
Friday, May 3, 2024
Teens ages 11-17 can celebrate the (almost) end of the school year at the Laurens Library, May 9 th, 4pm. Enjoy a DYI s’mores station, lawn games and good conversation. Bring your own blankets to sit on the grass. This program is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Laurens Library… Read More »
Bellview Baptist Church honors fallen heroes with 5k run/walk on Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Bellview Baptist Church has a long-standing history of service in the Laurens and Clinton communities. It’s in that calling to serve the Veterans Helping Hands ministry was born. Lead by Laura Bell, Veterans Helping Hands is a group of veterans focused on sharing the gospel through volunteer work which directly impacts the Laurens County Veteran… Read More »
No Bond For Laurens Man Arrested On Multiple Charges
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
A Laurens Man is behind bars on multiple charges . 33-year-old, Christopher Oneil Miller, of Erskin Avenue ,was arrested by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office April 25th. His alleged charges are Obtain Signature under False Pretenses, value $2,000 or less, Domestic Violence 2nd Degree, Interfering with Officer execution, Resisting Arrest, a bench warrant for failure… Read More »
Cross Hill Man Arrested For Assault
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
A Cross Hill man was recently charged with Assault 3rd Degree. 33-year-old, Nikloarus Corey James, of Longview Road, was charged with Assault on April 28th. The offense allegedly occurred on South Bell Street in the city of Clinton. Nikloarus James was released from the detention center the same day of his arrest on a personal… Read More »
Volunteers Need For The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Laurens County. GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in family court legal proceedings through the… Read More »
Laurens Man Accused Of DUS And DUI
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
A Laurens man was recently charged with Driving Under Suspension 1st Offense, Driving Under the Influence Less than .10 1st Offense, and Failure to return drivers license after notice of suspension. 34-year-old, Carrington Leon Greene, Jr, of Honeysuckle Avenue, was arrested for the alleged charges April 28th. The alleged violations occurred on Torrington Road in… Read More »
Clinton Woman Accused Of Petit Larceny
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Clinton Police Department recently arrested Clinton woman accused of Petit Larceny Less than $2,000. 64-year-old, Shelby Jean Thomas, of South Woodrow Street, was arrested for the alleged charge. According to a report, on April 26th, Thomas allegedly took the victim’s Samsung Galaxy Cell Phone with the intent of depriving the owner from the cell… Read More »
Senior P.R.E.P. program coming to Laurens Walgreens
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Older adults are among the most vulnerable when an emergency impacts South Carolina. Therefore, taking precautions ahead of time can greatly benefit seniors in vulnerable situations. The Senior P.R.E.P. program, created by the South Carolina Department on Aging, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, and Walgreens, provides planning resources to help senior citizens across South… Read More »
Newberry Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Conspiracy, Firearm Possession and Witness Tampering
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Eric Rashun Jones, 31, of Newberry, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to human trafficking conspiracy, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and witness tampering. Evidence presented in court showed that from August 2018 through November 2022, Jones violently exploited women in the commercial sex trade for his financial gain.… Read More »
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE INAUGURATES DR. ANITA OLSON GUSTAFSON AS 20TH PRESIDENT
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Dr. Anita Gustafson took the oath of office as Presbyterian College’s 20th president Friday, setting history and charting a compelling new course for the college’s future. In front of family, students, friends, faculty, and delegates from more than a dozen other higher education institutions, Gustafson pledged to lead a community that will work in unison… Read More »
Air Bee & Bee
Monday, April 29, 2024
Laurens County Public Library loves bees and all they do for our environment. We show our love May 6 at 4 pm as we build wild bee hotels. Children ages 6-10 will learn about bees and take home a finished solitary bee hive to attract those important pollinators. Give a bee a home this summer… Read More »
PTC to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 2
Monday, April 29, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring term commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Healthcare programs. A 3 p.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our… Read More »