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Former State Senator To Deliver Annual Black History Month Address At PC
Former S.C. Senator Floyd Nicholson of Greenwood will deliver the 2022 Booker T. Ingram Jr. Convocation and Lecture as Presbyterian College kicks off its celebration of Black History Month. Nicholson, a retired educator and longtime public official, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2. A native of Greenwood County, Nicholson served as a member… Read More »
LCD55 Agrees To Allow Annexation Of Gray Court-Ownings School During Monthly Meeting
At last night’s Laurens District 55 Board of Trustee’s Monthly Meeting, the board unanimously approved a request from the Town of Gray Court to annex the property of the Gray Court-Ownings School to the town. Board Chair Cathy Little read a letter to the board regarding this request from Gray Court’s Attorney William Freeman, which… Read More »
Financial Report Discussed At LCD56 Board Of Trustees Meeting
The January meeting of the Laurens County School District 56 Board of Trustees was held last night in the auditorium of Clinton High School. During the meeting, the district’s Finance Director Mr. Lynn Lawson presented a financial report dated January 20th. The report indicates a total of $11,264,289 revenue received during the current fiscal year… Read More »
Waterloo Man Accused Of Domestic Violence
A Waterloo Man is accused of Domestic violence. Friday the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old William Taylor Whatley of Shaw Ct and charged him with Domestic Violence, 3rd degree. According the arrest warrant on December 18th Whatley allegedly assaulted the victim by throwing her things into the yard, pressing his forehead against her forehead… Read More »
Malicious Damage and Disorderly Conduct alleged For Clinton Woman
Malicious Damage and Disorderly Conduct is alleged for a Clinton Woman. Saturday, The Laurens Police Department served an arrest warrant to 23-year-old Briona Nicole Foster of Elizabeth Street for the alleged Charges that occurred nearly 2 years ago. According to reports on April 24th of 2020 Foster allegedly destroyed a set of window blinds belonging… Read More »
Fancy Pants Tales And Tea At Clinton Library
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a very special Storytime for children five and under is coming to the Clinton Library on February 10th. Fancy-Pants Tales and Tea is an opportunity to dress in your best party clothes and enjoy and hour of stories, songs, and a Valentine’s Day craft led by Miss Dottie. Have… Read More »
Laurens Woman Facing Burglary And Grand Larceny Charges
A Laurens Woman is facing burglary and Grand Larceny Charges that allegedly occurred last Spring. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Amanda Danielle Marler of Frontier Road Thursday for the alleged charges. According to the arrest warrant Marler allegedly did enter the residence of the Victim located on Vance Blvd in Clinton, without… Read More »
Laurens Man Charged With Unlawful Carrying Of Pistol
The Laurens Police Department arrested a Laurens Man Thursday and charged the man with Unlawful Carrying of Pistol and Possession of Firearm by Violent Felon. 39-year-old DeJarrius Keitinio Fisher of Social CR was arrested for the alleged charges. According to the arrest warrant , Thursday Fisher allegedly had a pistol in a backpack on the… Read More »
CLINTON MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING MURDER ATTEMPTED
A Clinton Man is facing Several Charges including a Murder Attempted Charge. The Clinton Police Department arrested 31-year-old Cameron O’neil McGowan of Charlottes Road Thursday for alleged Murder Attempted, Assault and Battery 3rd Degree, Breach of Peace High and Aggravated, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Unlawful Carry of a weapon, and… Read More »
Laurens & Clinton Schools Close Early Today
Schools in Laurens County School District 55 were dismissing two hours early today (Friday, January 21, 2022). District officials made the determination based on information from the National Weather Service regarding a projected shift in the weather forecast for snow and ice in the area. “We feel this decision is in the best interest of… Read More »
Clinton and Laurens Academy Games Tonight Postponed
Due to the threat of bad weather tonight, the Clinton basketball games at Woodruff and the Laurens Academy basketball games at Newberry Academy have been postponed. A make-up date for these games will be announced later.
SCDOT Is Prepared For Second Winter Storm
With forecasts calling for a second winter storm in less than a week, workers of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are prepared to work around the clock and use all available resources to ensure motorists are as safe as possible when traveling on our state’s roads and bridges. “SCDOT has transitioned from clearing… Read More »
Buis Honored for Staff Excellence at Piedmont Tech
Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award. “She does not work an 8-to-5 job. She works a ‘do what it takes to make the biggest difference’ job,” wrote one of Buis’s nominators. “She truly goes beyond… Read More »
West Columbia Man Accused Of Stealing From Wal-Mart
A West Columbia Man is behind bars on several alleged charges including Burglary. The Laurens Police Department arrested 58-year-old Joseph Anthony Davis of Carpenter Street Wednesday and charged him with Grand Larceny Enhanced , 2nd Degree Burglary, and Safecracking. Based on investigation and reports On July 18th,2021 Davis allegedly entered Wal-Mart during the night time… Read More »
Assault And Battery Alleged For Gray Court Man
Assault and Battery 2nd degree is alleged for a Gray Court Man. Wednesday The Laurens county Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Devan Jones Barrett of Cheek Road for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant on October 23rd, Barrett allegedly struck the victim in the face, body and right hand causing her ring finer to… Read More »
Laurens Man Accused Of Beating A Dog Repeatedly
A Laurens Man is accused of Ill treatment of animals in general, torture. Wednesday the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59-year-old Andrew Crane Wait of Townsend Street for the alleged charge. According to reports Wait is accused of striking a dog repeatedly on its body causing the dog to scream with each strike. This did… Read More »
PTC To Launch Fire Science Certificate Program This Fall
Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact, that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will begin offering a Fire Science Program later this year. “We kept getting questions about fire science offerings, so… Read More »
Stuffed Animal Sleepover At Laurens Public Library
This January, the Laurens Public Library invites all children and their caregivers to a Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Drop off a favorite stuffed animal or doll from 9am to 6pm on Tuesday, the 25th. Then, the next morning—Wednesday, January 26—come back at 10 am for a special story time. Enjoy breakfast snacks and candid photos of… Read More »
Valentine Bags For Senior Outreach Program
Many people have asked how they can assist the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office with their new Senior Outreach program. Currently the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is working on putting Valentine Bags together for those enrolled in the program. If you would like to donate, items will be accepted at the Sheriff’s Office during normal business… Read More »
Starbucks Drive-Thru Coming To Town
The Laurens County Advertiser broke the news that Laurens Coffee lovers will soon have a new option with construction of Starbucks expected to begin soon according to Mayor Nathan Senn’s Facebook page. Nathan Senn stated that the City of Laurens love the coffee and the owners of The Coffee Roost, one the best gathering spots… Read More »
