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Storming The Capitol

"Remember this day forever" - President Donald J Trump encourages his supporters to go home, after rioters assaulted The Capitol of the United States. Congress stood firm, and certified that Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States, January 6, 2021.

Congress and the Electoral College

37 Republican Members Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote. WASHINGTON, D.C.— 37 Republican members of Congress today issued the following statement in advance of the joint session of Congress at 1 p.m. today (Jan. 6). *** In the joint session of Congress today, we will vote to...

City Council moves forward on $14 million bonds to fund projects

The City of Clinton is a step closer to funding new construction or upgrades to its Police Department, Fire Department and Recreation Complex though installment purchase revenue bonds. On Monday, Council voted unanimously on first reading of an ordinance to allow administration to proceed. The...

‘I did other great things besides being a mom. But the best was being their mother and them being my children and it was number one on my list of things I’ve accomplished in my life.’

Betty Koty Walker; journalist, artist, cancer patients’ helper, she and husband Jim recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Renowned South Carolina watercolor artist Betty Koty Walker passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021 at the age of 93. Devoted wife of Dr. James L. Walker and...

Thank You, Law Enforcement

U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy Launches Campaign to Thank Law Enforcement Officers. Campaign Comes in Recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9 Columbia --- With the national Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Saturday, U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy announced the launch of his...

“When We Fight We Win”

Virtual Freedom Fund. Laurens County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People EVENT -- The Laurens County Branch for the Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host its First-ever VIRTUAL Freedom Fund Program celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin...

A year in images

2020 - a photo gallery. As 2020 began, the City of Clinton was damaged by a microburst. As 2020 ended, the City of Clinton dealt with a devastating fire at Landau Apartments. In between, there was COVID-19 - assisted living facilities’ lockdowns and an outbreak at Whitten Center - and a...

A water plant and an agreement

INTO 2021: Water plant, Greenville agreement position LCWSC in 2020, into new year. The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission will go into 2021 with its first water treatment plant project well underway, and with a new agreement with the Greenville Water System providing LCWSC with a $1.2...

Audit/Annual Meeting

INTO 2021: Chamber experiences clean audit and trying to plan fund-raiser Annual Meeting. As a “sign of the times,” the financial audit of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce contains language about the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. It is a reflection of tough financial times for this Chamber...

A Local Roundup

County Probate office is closed. The Laurens County Probate Department has experienced several COVID-19 exposures and will need to adjust their operating schedule. The Laurens County Probate Court office will be closed the week of January 4, 2021 due to quarantine for exposure of Covid-19 and...