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Former Blue Hose Inducted Into S.C. Tennis Hall Of Fame
The distinguished contribution of a former Blue Hose was recognized and immortalized this fall. Chuck Waldron ’80 of Clinton was inducted this month into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame at a ceremony held Nov. 18 at the Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms. Waldron played competitively for Presbyterian College and dedicated… Read More »
Trial Begins For Laurens Man Charged With Felony DUI
Yesterday at General Sessions Court at Hillcrest Square, the trial of Robert Young Suber Jr began, under Judge Hocker. Suber, of Sullivan Street Laurens, is charged with Felony DUI, which resulted in the death of John Calvin Evans of Greenville. The incident occurred in Gray Court on November 2020, when Evans attempted to exit a… Read More »
Matthew Hammett Selected to Lead State Institute on Prevention of Sexual Violence
Following an extensive national search, Lander University today announced that higher education veteran Matthew Hammett has been tapped to lead the South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual Violence on College Campuses. Hammett, currently the director for civil rights and student risk assessment and Title IX coordinator at Wofford College, will serve as… Read More »
9 Recipients For LCCF Community Enrichment Grant
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. The LCCF contributes its resources to fund a broad range of local areas, especially areas aimed at helping those most at risk. Those areas include education, the arts, cultural programs, historic preservation, health, and social services. … Read More »
Santa At The Library
This year you have two chances to visit with Santa at the Laurens Libraries. He drops by the Clinton Library on December 14th . He stops in at the Laurens Library on December 20. Both programs will start at 4pm. We’ll have cookies and juice, songs, and stories. Tell Santa what you want this Christmas… Read More »
Beech Island Man Arrested For Drugs And Unlawful Communication
The South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested a man for Drugs/Fentanyl, Possession of more than 2 grains, 3rd or subsequent Offense. 29-year-old, Gary Wayne Galloway, of Russell Street, Beech Island, South Carolina was arrested for the alleged charge Monday, November 27th. According to the arrest warrant, on Monday Galloway allegedly had in his possession a small… Read More »
Seneca Man Charged With Trespassing
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Seneca man for Trespassing/Entry on another’s pasture or other lands after notice. 30-year-old, Taylor Zachary Timms, of Seneca, was arrested for the alleged charge Tuesday November 28th. According to the arrest warrant, Timms allegedly went onto the property of the complainant, located on Free Bridge Road in… Read More »
Laurens Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced To 18 years
A Laurens man is headed to prison after pleading guilty Monday to charges stemming from the distribution of at least a quarter million dollars of blue pills over the past six months, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Tuesday. Blake Francis Hess, 34, of Laurens, pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent… Read More »
PTC to hold fall commencement exercises Thursday, December 7
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two fall term commencement exercises on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Business, Information Technology, Commercial Art, and Public Service programs. A 3 p.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our… Read More »
LPD Update On Recent Goat Killing
PRESS RELEASE – COMMUNITY UPDATE Laurens Police Department Addresses Recent Goat Killing Investigation The Laurens Police Department wishes to update the community on the recent investigation involving the tragic killing of three (3) pygmy goats owned by the Hastings family in Laurens, SC. Through an extensive investigation, spanning 250+ man-hours, involving search warrants, phone dumps,… Read More »
District 56 Showing Negative Operating Results For The Moment
At the November meeting of the Laurens County School District 56 Board of Trustees, Finance Director Lynn Lawson delivered what sounded like bad news but he told them it really wasn’t. So far this fiscal year, which began July 1st, District 56 is showing a negative operating result of negative $3,466,753.00. In other words, the… Read More »
Pregnant Woman Identified In Alleged Accidental Shooting
The victim of the alleged accidental GSW that occurred on 11/25/2023 was Marlene “Grace” Ables. A 24-year-old that was approximatelay 6-7 months pregnant according to her sister. She lived in Laurens, SC 29360. Her body was transpored to Prisma – Greenville Memorial Hospital for an autopsy. The autopsy is scheduled on 11/28/2023. Our thoughts and… Read More »
Victim Identified In Sunday Structure Fire
On 11/26/203 at approximately 5am, deputies responded to Fort Lindley Road in Laurens in reference to a structure fire. Upon arrival with Fire and EMS responders, it was confirmed that an individual was entrapped in the home and later confirmed to be deceased as a result. SLED is investigating along with Fire and Coroner as… Read More »
One Million Dollar State Grant Awarding To District 56 For Safety And Security
“The top priority in any school district should be the safety and security of staff and students”. That was what District 56 Finance Director Mr. Lynn Lawson told the Trustees of Laurens County School District 56 last night as he announced that the district has been awarded a One Million Dollar state grant for just… Read More »
Background Checks For Potential New Employees Discussed During District 55 Board Meeting
At last night’s Laurens District 55 Board of Trustee Meeting, Ms. Renee Madden of Human Resources, presented to the board on first reading, an update to the policy regarding background checks for potential new employees, which has not been updated since 2019. Ms. Madden stated that the district needs a more comprehensive background check procedure,… Read More »
Waterloo Woman Accused Of Domestic Violence, 3rd Degree
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Waterloo woman accused of Domestic Violence, 3rd Degree. 61-year-old, Cynthia Blair Wright, of Bob White Drive, was arrested for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant, Wright allegedly used a knife to cause laceration the victim’s left thumb during a verbal altercation at their residence. This… Read More »
Waterloo Woman Accused Of Slapping Victim In The Face
Assault and Battery 3rd Degree is alleged for a Waterloo woman. Deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested 50-year-old, Rhonda Denise Davis, of Old Oaktree Road, for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant, Davis allegedly slapped the victim in the face causing redness and swelling to the left side. This occurred… Read More »
LPD Investigating After Three Goats Were Killed
The Laurens Police Department is investigating after three goats were killed on a property within the city limits. According to officers, the deaths were not a result of an animal attack but what they call “a deliberate and disturbing act of violence against beloved family pets”. Laurens PD says the incident happened between Tuesday night… Read More »
LCSO Responds To Two Unrelated Death Incidents
Saturday night (11/25) at approximately 8:30pm, deputies responded to the 4000 block of Highway 14 in Laurens in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies observed a female to be deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. An individual on scene allegedly accidentally fired a gun at the victim and was taken into custody as a… Read More »
Easley Woman Accused Of Grand Larceny
The Laurens Police Department recently arrested an Easley woman for Grand Larceny. 36-year-old, Kara Ann Skipper, of Turner Hill Road, was arrested for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant, Skipper is accused of taking a Mazda Sedan with the Intent to permanently deprive the victim of the value of the vehicle. She remain… Read More »
