Local News
Man Accused Of Throwing Cereal At Victim’s Face
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ware Shoals Man for Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree. Deputies arrested 32-year-old, Lucas Wayne Davis, of S Greenwood Ave for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant, on December 1st, Davis allegedly assaulted the victim by throwing cereal from a bowl into her face, grabbing her neck and… Read More »
Joanna Man Arrested For Malicious Injury To Personal Property And Domestic/Violation Of Permanent Restraining Order
Saturday Deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Joanna Man for Malicious injury to personal property and Domestic/Violation of permanent restraining order. 30-year-old, Samuel Jahlil Leake, of North Marion Street, was arrested for the alleged charges. Leake is accused of violating a restraining order by approaching the victims doorway of her residence. He… Read More »
Clinton Woman Arrested For Criminal Conspiracy And Obtaining Money Under False Prestense
The Clinton Police Department arrested a Clinton woman over the weekend for Criminal Conspiracy and Obtaining Money Under False Pretense. 25-year-old, Deanna Shianne Wright, of Milton Road, was arrested for the alleged charges. Wright was accused of planning and conspiring to commit the crime of obtaining goods by false pretense. This was allegedly accomplished by… Read More »
Christmas Decoration Contest In Clinton
Do you like to decorate? City of Clinton will be hosting a Christmas Decoration Contest. One resident winner out of each ward ($50 Credit on Power Bill) & One winner from all businesses. ($200 Credit on Power Bill) Winners will be determined by December 15th
Lander University, Self Regional Healthcare Expand Partnerships with New Programs for Nursing Students
Lander University and Self Regional Healthcare have announced the establishment of two new practice-partnerships between the University and the health care provider that will further enhance the educational experience for Lander’s nursing students and assist Self Regional in their mission to provide quality care to local residents. “We are proud to partner with Lander… Read More »
ARKANSAS WOMAN ARREST FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND UNLAWFUL CARRY OF PISTOL
An Arkansas Woman was arrested Friday and charged with Public Disorderly conduct and Unlawful carrying of pistol. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Nicole Koster, of Buck Mountain Road, Dover, Arkansas for the alleged charges. According to reports, Koster was allegedly causing a disturbance among community members by conducting herself in a disorderly boisterous… Read More »
LAURENS MAN ARRESTED FOR TWO COUNTS OF ALLEGED ASSAULT AND BATTERY
Deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Laurens Man Thursday December 1st for two counts of Assault and Battery 3rd Degree. 36-year-old, Brain Frank Duckett, Jr, of Holmes Street, was arrested for the alleged charges. According to the arrest warrants, Duckett allegedly struck a female victim causing her to fall and injure her… Read More »
GRAY COURT MAN ACCUSED OF REPORTING HIS CAR STOLEN
A Gray Court Man was arrested Friday for Presenting false claim for insurance payment, value $10,000 or more and Giving false information to law enforcement. 28-year-old, Traquavious Demonte Huff, of Georgia Road, was arrested for the alleged charges. Huff is accused of telling Laurens County Sheriff’s Office that his vehicle had been stolen, when it… Read More »
Laurens Man Accused Of Domestic Violence, 3rd Degree and Assault And Battery, 3rd Degree
Deputies With the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Laurens Man Tuesday November 29th for Domestic Violence, 3rd Degree and Assault and Battery 3rd Degree. 26-year-old, Jordan Austin Locklear, of Boyd Road, was arrested for the alleged charges. According to the arrest warrant, Locklear was accused of assaulting the victim by striking her and dragging… Read More »
Gov. McMaster Blocking TikTok From Government Devices
Governor Henry McMaster today took action to block access to the social media platform TikTok from all state government electronic devices managed by the South Carolina Department of Administration. The governor made the request in a letter to South Carolina Department of Administration Executive Director Marcia Adams. “Protecting our State’s critical cyber infrastructure from foreign and… Read More »
Ft Inn Man Accused Of Forgery
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Fountain Inn Man last Wednesday for alleged Forgery Value less than 10,000. 51-year-old, Dean Bryon Dalenko, of Lashae Drive was arrested for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant, on September 15, 2021 Dalenko allegedly forged the signature of the victim on a motor vehicle title… Read More »
CITY OF CLINTON ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF GARBAGE COLLECTION ROUTE FOR WEEK DECEMBER 18TH AND 25TH
Clinton, SC, December 11, 2022: The City of Clinton Department of Public Works Sanitation Division will revise their garbage collection schedule for the weeks of December 18 and 25, 2022 due to observation of the Christmas holidays on Friday, December 23rd AND Monday December 26th. No residential garbage will be collected on Friday, December 23rd… Read More »
Randy Randall Announces Run for Mayor of Clinton
Former Clinton Mayor Randy Randall announced this week he will run once again to serve as the city’s mayor. Randall previously served in local government for a total of 17 years, including serving as mayor from 2002-2013. The city took significant steps forward under his leadership. The Clinton Challenge 007 and Clinton Focus 2013 strategic… Read More »
Greer Man Accused Of Assault And Battery 3rd Degree
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Greer Man for alleged Assault and Battery 3rd Degree. 45-year-old, Arien Gangwer, of Kentmont Lane was arrested for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant, he allegedly struck the victim in her face twice. The victim did have a small laceration on her lip. This incident allegedly… Read More »
US Marshal’s Service Arrest Man Wanted For Attempted Murder
Yesterday an arrest was made in an attempted murder that occurred earlier this year, according to the Laurens Police Department Agents with the U.S. Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force arrested Davoris Tanyata Smiley for Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime resulting from a shooting incident that occurred in October of… Read More »
Laurens County School District 55 Fire Science Program
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) continues to pave the path in giving its students unique learning opportunities that make them college and career-ready. Dr. Ameca C. Thomas, LCSD 55 Superintendent, believes in the importance of providing students options for finishing high school with specialized skills and certifications. “The Fire Science Program is poised… Read More »
Finances Discussed At LCD56 Board Meeting
During the November meeting of the Laurens County School District 56 Board of Trustees Monday evening Finance Director Lynn Lawson provided the board with a snapshot of district finances as of November 21st. Year to date revenue as of that date stood at $7,874,684.00 while expenditures so far during the fiscal year totaled $10,244,532.00. Currently,… Read More »
Lander Commencement Set For December 14
Commencement exercises for Lander University’s fall graduating class of 2022 will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in Finis Horne Arena. 10 a.m. ceremony Graduates of the College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, and the College of Education will be awarded their degrees during a 10 a.m. ceremony. Arena doors will open for… Read More »
Clinton Woman Arrested For Alleged Stolen Property And Uninsured Vehicle
Possession of Stolen Property and Operating Uninsured Vehicle is alleged for a Clinton Woman. Monday the Clinton Police Department arrested 54-year-old, Amy C Tucker, of Bailey Street, for the alleged charges. According to arrest warrants, Tucker allegedly had in her possession a vehicle plate that had been reported stolen by the victim. She’s also accused… Read More »
Nine Varieties of Poinsettia Available at PTC Fundraising Sale
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Horticulture Program’s annual Poinsettia Sale is planned for Dec. 2-3, 2022.This year, there are nine breathtaking varieties of poinsettia to choose from. All plants are grown on campus by the college’s horticulture students and come with a decorative pot cover and festive snowflake transport sleeve. Prices range from $8-$20, with… Read More »
