Local News
1 Killed, 2 More Injured While Fleeing Blue Lights
Thursday, June 17, 2021
One person died and two more were injured when a wreck occurred during a Police Chase last evening. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper David Jones said a 1999 Toyota Corolla was eastbound on Torrington Road around 7:10 Wednesday evening, attempting to elude law enforcement, when it went off the roadway on the right side… Read More »
Man Found Not Guilty during Trial
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A Man was Found Not Guilty this Week For an Alleged Sexual Assualt. The trial of Leon Glenn Smith, ended yesterday with a not guilty verdict after the trial began Tuesday afternoon. The jury deliberated until eight in evening Thursdy Smith was charged with first degree criminal sexual abuse of a minor younger than eleven… Read More »
Breach of Thrust of Vehicle
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Clinton Police Department Arrested a Clinton Man for Multiple charges on Sunday. 31-year-old Harvey Edward Fowler JR of Pine Street was charged with Breach of Trust of Vehicle, Possession Marijuana 1st Offense, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine 3rd offense. On June 10th Fowler is accused of operating the vehicle belonging to… Read More »
Approved Budget For The New Fiscal Year
Thursday, June 17, 2021
On Tuesday night the Laurens City Council Meeting, council approved their budget for the new fiscal year. The total budget approved was $7,652,100, with $7,201,000 for the general fund, and $650,000 for hospitality. The only no vote for the budget was from Councilor Alicia Sullivan, who told WLBG that she opposed the budget due to… Read More »
Approval for the Construction of the Laurens Station
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Tuesday Night the Laurens City Council, unanimously approved the request from Building and Zoning Director Jeremy Hudson’s to allow construction of the Laurens Station, which is a new subdivision within city limits. The Laurens Station will be located by East Main, and West Farley, and trees are already being cleared off of Isaac Watts Blvd… Read More »
No Support Payments since September 2019
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Failure to make support payments since September 2019 was alleged with a booking in the Johnson Detention Center. 52-year-old Marvin Leevester Dandy of Woodyard Road, Kinards was booked Monday. A Bench Warrant from 8th Circuit Family Court cites him Failure to pay required support payments. Marvin Dandy remained in the Johnson Detention Center this morning.
Woodruff Man with Multiple Charges
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The Clinton Police Department delivered a Woodruff man to the Johnson Detention Center Sunday for multiple charges. 35-year-old David Wesley Jordan of Theo Circle was charged with Possession With the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine 2nd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving Under Suspension 2nd Offense. Clinton Police alleges Jordan had in his possession quantity… Read More »
Unlawful Use of 911
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
A Clinton man was charged Monday for Use of 911 number unlawfully. 32-year-old Jacob Robert Philips Highway 56 North was accused Sunday of calling Laurens County 911 emergency line using profane language, vulgar, lewd, lascivious and indecent nature with the intent to intimidate or harass the dispatcher. Jacob Philips was released on a total Personal… Read More »
Litter Prevention & Beautification Efforts Continue to Grow
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Laurens County Council, the City of Clinton, City of Fountain Inn, and City of Laurens, in partnership with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office are cracking down on litter through the Litter Prevention Task Force. The County wide partnership includes areas of impact, enforcement, and education. A press conference… Read More »
Veronica Corteville Elected State FFA Secretary
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The South Carolina Future Farmers of America is proud to announce Laurens County resident Veronica Corteville as the 2021-2022 State Secretary. She was selected for this position on last Thursday. Veronica Corteville is a member of the Laurens FFA Chapter and a student at Laurens District 55 High School. Her plans after high school and… Read More »
Gray Court Woman Facing Multiple Charges
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Gray Court Woman Sunday on Multiple Charges that occurred in February. 32- year-old Ashley Revonda Bagwell of Douglas Road was charged with Failure to Stop for a Blue light, Driving Under Suspension 3rd offense, and Possession of a stolen vehicle. On February 1st, Bagwell is accused having in… Read More »
Financial Transaction Card Theft
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
A Laurens woman is behind bars for Multiple Charges involving Financial Fraud. Saturday, the Laurens Police Department arrested 40-year-old Jennifer Marie Cobb of Lakeview Drive for Financial Transaction Card Theft and six counts of Financial Transaction Card Fraud Value. Cobb is accused of obtaining a bank debit card she knew had been lost or mislaid… Read More »
Simpsonville Man Facing Multiple Charges
Monday, June 14, 2021
A Simpsonville Man is facing multiple charges that allegedly occurred Thursday. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24-year old Steven Carlo Aguilar of Wilson Bridge road for Receiving Stolen Goods Value $10,000 or More, Grand Larceny, Value More than $2,000 but less than $10,000, Driving Under Suspension, Failure to obey traffic control devices, Failure to… Read More »
Laurens County District 55 Reading Buddies
Monday, June 14, 2021
4K Students from Laurens District 55 will be invited to the administrative office to select and meet their take home Reading buddy. Students will also be provided with take-home books and supplies. Volunteers will also be invited to the event to share in the excitement with students. Volunteers gathered June 8th to help Build Reading… Read More »
Fatal Collision Along US 221
Monday, June 14, 2021
The South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed one person died in a single vehicle collision along US 221 near Harris Bridge Road. According to Master Trooper Gary Miller, the wreck happened early Sunday Morning at 3:08 am one mile south of Woodruff. The Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger identified the victim as 18-year-old Gregory Allen Thompson-Wilkie… Read More »
Unlawful Use of 911
Monday, June 14, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s office arrested a Gray Court man Wednesday for unlawful use of 911. 49-year-old Micheal James Hitt of Robert Harris Court is accused of calling 911 dispatch multiple times making obscene gestures and statements without the need of emergency assistance. A Warrant for his arrest Cites that the incident occurred on January… Read More »
Multiple Charges Against A Clinton Man
Friday, June 11, 2021
A Clinton Man is behind Bars this morning for Multiple Charges that occurred on Tuesday. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Charged 27-year Tyler David Wix of Medical Ridge Road three counts of Assault and Battery 3rd Degree, and resisting arrest. Wix is accused of threatening to kill the victim , and intentionally shoving one… Read More »
SCDOT Employee Died During Deadly Wreck
Friday, June 11, 2021
A South Carolina Department of Transportation Employee died during a deadly wreck yesterday. The Greenwood County Corner’s office identified the man as 60-year-old Charles Barry Kennedy. Master Tropper Brandon Bolt of the Highway patrol said the fatal incident occurred 6:17 am Thursday Morning on Highway 178 near Scotts Ferry Road, in Greenwood County. He said… Read More »
Gray Court Town Council elected New Memeber
Thursday, June 10, 2021
A new member of Gray Court Town Council was elected in a Special Election held Tuesday of this week. On the ballot without opposition, Geneik Brewster received all 19 votes cast, according to the unofficial vote count Tuesday night. Ms. Brewster is the daughter of Adolphus Brewster, who served on Gray Court Town Council for… Read More »
Malicious damage & Unlawful Neglect
Thursday, June 10, 2021
A Kinards woman is facing multiple charges that occurred Tuesday. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old Erica Nicole Lewis of Supreme Drive for Malicious damage to personal property valued $10,000 or more , and two charges of unlawful neglect of child. On June 8th , Lewis was accused of damaging the victims property by… Read More »
