Sports Report for Tuesday, 11-19-2013
Blue Hose Basketball The Blue Hose had a basketball double-header yesterday at the Templeton Center and in the first game the women took a 96-40 victory over Columbia College… The Lady Blue Hose had 4...
View ArticleWatch What You Say to a Deputy
A report of two men fighting with guns and knives dispatched Sheriff’s Deputies to 1198 Coggins School Road between Cross Hill & Chappells with lights and sirens at 4:59 yesterday afternoon....
View ArticleNew Bike for $15 & Trip to Watts Mill
Laurens County Sheriff’s Lt. Robbie Haupfear and Sgt. John Carter responded to Torrington Road east of Laurens at 6:33 last evening on a report of an individual attempting to sell a bicycle that was...
View ArticleClinton Woman Charged with Stalking
A Clinton woman was arrested early yesterday afternoon on Stalking charges. The Sheriff’s Office booked 25-year-old Kawanda Latavia Wilson of 98 Lewis Street, Clinton and served her with a warrant...
View ArticleUndercover Drug Sale Alleged
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Joanna man Monday morning on two new charges, while also serving him with a warrant from an undercover operation. 27-year-old Lyndell Tyrell Sims of 508...
View ArticleCharges Keep Coming for Mr. Brown
A man arrested early Sunday morning on multiple charges was served yesterday with another case, citing an assault seven years ago. 24-year-old Christopher Raymond Brown of 138 Lee Street, Laurens was...
View ArticleWeekend Kidnapping Alleged
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Laurens area man yesterday on multiple charges from this past weekend. 33-year-old Michael John Tehonica of 812 Highway 252, Laurens is charged with...
View ArticleFinding Positive News in “Average” Scores
Average can be a good thing. Ms. Brenda Schrantz, Special Programs and Gifted Education Coordinator for School District 56, came before the Board of Trustees at last night’s meeting with what she...
View ArticleNo Death Cause Determined by Autopsy
An Autopsy conducted on a Laurens man yesterday did not provide a final conclusion as to the cause of his death. 59-year-old Bruce Gregory of Penland Road died this past Saturday, after spending weeks...
View ArticleAaron Industries to Be Acquired By NY Company
Aaron Industries is about to become part of a New York State-based organization in an acquisition announced yesterday. Mitch Singer, President and CEO of PL Developments, headquartered in Westbury,...
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Allison Oxner Signs to Play Softball at Berry College
Yesterday CHS senior Allison Oxner signed a letter of intent to attend Berry College just outside Rome, Georgia and play softball for the Vikings…. Oxner batted .350 last season for the Lady Red...
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Smiley Signs With Francis Marion
On Tuesday 11-19-2013 LDHS senior Cody Smiley signed a letter of intent to continue his education and play baseball with the Francis Marion Patriots… Cody is a .402 career hitter with the Raiders and...
View ArticleSports Report for Wednesday, 11-20-2013
Local sports: CHS: Allison Oxner Signs to Play Softball at Berry College… Yesterday CHS senior Allison Oxner signed a letter of intent to attend Berry College just outside Rome, Georgia and play...
View ArticleM.S. Bailey School Break-In
Clinton Public Safety responded to M.S. Bailey School on Elizabeth Street at 6:39 yesterday morning to investigate a break-in at the school. Two lap-top computers valued at $1,200 were taken and there...
View ArticlePossible Kidnapping Attempt Foiled
An apparent kidnapping attempt dispatched the Sheriff’s Office to a residence in the Wattsville Community at 8:19 last night. A woman said someone attempted to pick up her 15-year-old daughter about...
View ArticleLaurens City Council Backs a Rejection of ‘Spot Zoning’
Zoning and the future of Laurens was the subject of a heated exchange at last night’s Laurens City Council meeting. The debated item was a request by Patsy Adams to re-zone her property located at 764...
View ArticleTwo More “Spec” Buildings Proposed
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) yesterday discussed proposals for it’s involvement in constructing two Industrial “Spec” buildings, using long-term financing from Santee Cooper....
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Laurens YMCA 14th Annual Reindeer Run
Laurens YMCA 14th Annual Reindeer Run The Laurens YMCA will hold the 14th Annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 14, 2013. The event will feature a 5K walk/run and a kids 1-mile fun run. New...
View ArticleSports Report for Thursday, 11-21-2013
Local sports: I would like to take a few moments to remind fans of the senior football players who have now completed their careers for the local high schools. CHS: 20 seniors Landon Allison, Blaine...
View ArticleVandalism in the House…then to Car
Laurens Police responded to a Truman Street residence at 1:37 yesterday morning on a report of vandalism. A man said he had left the house around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon and returned at 1:30 to...
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