Rougher, Tougher Anti-Litter Campaign Announced
It’s no more “Mr. Nice Guy” for Laurens Mayor Sharon Brownlee when it comes to dealing with the litter problem in town. “It would be nice if we could keep up the slogan ‘Keep America Beautiful’ that’s...
View ArticleMarijuana Farming Inside Home Alleged
A warrant charging Manufacturing Marijuana was served yesterday on 29-year-old Jimathel Jerome Starks “Pea” of 900 Prather Circle #2, Clinton. He was arrested following an early morning traffic stop...
View ArticleMR. ROOSEVELT KINARD SR.
MR. ROOSEVELT KINARD SR. OF 807 E. FLORIDA ST. CLINTON, ENTERED ETERNAL REST ON Thursday JANUARY 9, AT THE HOSPIC HOUSE OF LAURENS COUNTY. THE SON OF THE LATE MILLADGE REDD KINARD AND THE LATE LILLIE...
View ArticleMr. Walter James Shumpert
Mr. Walter James Shumpert, age 77, of 14818 Highway 221, Enoree, SC, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Village Hospital, Greer, SC. He is survived by one step daughter; one step son; one brother...
View ArticlePolls Open in Clinton 7 Tuesday Morning
We’re down to the final hours of campaigning for candidates seeking election to Clinton City Council’s Seat 5. The special election will be held tomorrow with polls open Tuesday from 7 am until 7...
View ArticleStill Looking for Victims
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation regarding exploitation of a vulnerable adult. 55-year-old Carl Stanley Aiken of 550 Olin Smith Road,...
View ArticleBond Denied on Burglary, Assault Charges
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Friday on charges of committing a 1st Degree Burglary the previous Monday. 36-year-old Kendall McDowell of 95 Lavista Drive, Laurens, also known as...
View ArticleDrug Charges Pending from Arrest Last Night
Laurens County Deputy Charles nations reports he was on routine patrol at 9:31 last night, traveling north of Highway 101 South when he noticed a white Buick turn left onto Dials Church Road without...
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Laurens Stabbing at 4:41 This Morning Laurens City Police were dispatched to Laurens Glen Apartments at 900 Church Street at 4:41 this morning on a report of a stabbing. Initial investigation...
View ArticleMr. Matthew Greene
Matthew Greene, 58, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM at New Bethel Baptist Church, Woodruff, SC. Burial will be held in the Heritage...
View ArticleMrs. Jessie M. Clowney
Mrs. Jessie M. Clowney, died Friday, January 10, 2014, at White Oak Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Alexander, Casey & Gist Funeral Services...
View ArticleMrs. Daisy Bell Brown Walker
Mrs. Daisy Bell Brown Walker, 74 of 1746 Bypass 127 Laurens , SC., died on Saturday, January 11, 2014. At Laurens Memorial Hospital, Clinton, SC. She is survived by 2 sons, 2 daughter, 1 sister...
View ArticleAnna Elizabeth Means
Anna Elizabeth Means, 86 of 101 East Garnet Lane, Longgrove, Iowa died Friday, January 10, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC. She is survived by three sons, two daughters, two sisters and...
View ArticlePercephaine Suber
Percephaine Suber, 45 of 49th Second Street, Laurens, SC died Sunday, January 11, 2014 at 1101 North Sloan Street in Clinton, SC. She is survived by her mother and father Mr. Mozie(Annie) Austin, one...
View ArticleSports Report for Tuesday, 1-14-2014
Local Sports Results: CHS: Last night the JV teams hosted the Woodruff Wolverines Girls: WHS 21 – CHS 20 Boys: CHS 49 – WHS 17… In the second game at CHS last night, the JV boys led 36-1 at the half...
View ArticleCross Hill Man Released
A man arrested by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Sunday and served with a Bench Warrant was released yesterday. 33-year-old Joshua Allan Tollison of 3825 Skippers Lodge Road, Cross Hill was...
View ArticleBench Warrant on Joanna Woman
The Sheriff’s Office yesterday booked 28-year-old Toni Michelle Rodriquez of 402 West Calhoun Street, Joanna and served her with a Bench Warrant from a Giving False Information to police, rescue or...
View ArticleClinton Court Sends Two to Jail
Clinton Municipal Court sent two people to the Johnson Detention Center yesterday. 23-year-old Rebecca Sue McWalters of 405 Frances Street, Clinton was sentenced by Judge Joel Whitsel to pay $350 or...
View ArticleHarpist Performs Tonight
P.C. has an event of this year’s Presbyterian College Performance Series scheduled for today. Vonda Darr, the principal harpist for Symphony Orchestra Augusta, will perform Tuesday (Jan 14th) at...
View ArticleFive Year Sentence on Drug Charges
A five-year sentence resulted from pleas entered in Laurens County General Sessions Criminal Court yesterday. 49-year-old James Edward King Jr. of 67 Lake Road, Clinton pled to Trafficking in...
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