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Clinton Council could use electrical money to pay for hurricane damage

On Monday, Clinton City Council will consider authorizing Interim City Manager Carl Stevens to use money designed to keep electric rates as low as possible to clean up from Hurricane Helene, and …

“African Americans and Labor”

PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH SERIES OF EVENTS January 30, 2025 Presbyterian College will honor Black History Month with the theme, “African Americans and …

HEART ART

Valentine’s Day Heart Art! Clinton, SC — Join us at the Clinton Library, February 13 at 4 pm, for a special Valentine’s Day Storytime. Ms. Dottie adds a Heart Art craft to …

NO SURVIVORS

No survivors found in crash between military helicopter and jet over Potomac River near DC WASHINGTON — An American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Black …

"Nuclear power renaissance"

COLUMBIA — Gov. Henry McMaster in his eighth State of the State address on Wednesday urged the revival of a failed nuclear project in South Carolina. State-owned utility Santee Cooper …
Opinion

I wish Arthur Philson's attorney had been there

Uncertainty is a terrible thing in the news reporting business. We community journalists are committed to attempting to tell you the who, what, when, where, and why of every issue. So, with that …

Burning Bushes

“And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the midst of a bush; and he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, yet the bush was not consumed. So, Moses said, …

The Blueprint King Has Left Trump: Lessons in Leadership and Integrity

On January 20 th , 2025, the Presidential Inauguration will fall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reflections on King reveal truths on the progress and challenges that have faced the American public: …

Some of what Clinton faces in 2025

Reports to Council at the Jan. 6 Clinton City Council meeting gives us a window into some of the city’s challenges as the new year breaks. A new city manager will have to redevelop …

A Year ... like few others

Following a quiet Christmas, and on the cusp of a new year, which will mark my 50th as a community journalist, I have to say 2024 was a year like few others that I have covered anywhere. A major fire …
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Sports

Bound by Food & Tradition
In 1972, when the Clinton Red Devil Football Team won the State Championship, its members were fed numerous times by community members, proud of their accomplishment. On Friday afternoon, it was that …
The South Carolina Class AA State Champions, the Clinton High School Red Devils
This Monday, the Red Devil Football Team will be honored
THIS MONDAY, the School District 56 Board of Trustees will give Special Recognition to the Red Devill, State Champion Football Team and a Spirit of 56 award receipient. Its meeting, which is open to …
Community Spotlight: "The Nutshell" Fights for Glory
Clinton resident, Nick Campbell is set to face off against Kemper Johnson at Strikefest 17 on February 1, 2025, in Johnson City, TN. The highly anticipated event will feature a six-round boxing match …
Raiders Raid the Devils' Den: Laurens Takes Down Clinton in Rivalry Showdown
The Clinton High School gymnasium was abuzz with excitement on Wednesday night as the Red Devils hosted …
Hey, college coaches, do we have some athletes for you
2024 All-County Team Offense QB Tushawan Richardson CHS RB Garrett Murphy LA RB Javen Cook CHS RB Denari Lee Jackson LDHS RB Nehemias Fernandez LDHS RB D J Clark …
A 4th quarter, come from behind win
Despite trailing by 18 points in the third quarter, the Presbyterian College women's basketball team (3-13, 1-2) took down the USC Upstate Spartans (3-12, 0-2), 59-58, in Templeton Center on …
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The Laurens County Public Library is buzzing with festive fun as it hosts its 2nd annual Gingerbread House Competition! This delightful event brings together creative minds of all ages, showcasing an …
CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women’s basketball team (2-11) picked up their first victory on their home court after defeating the Newberry Wolves (5-9) 63-43 on New …
Keith Richardson, Andy B. Young, Corey Fountain. The modern day coaches who have brought a State Championship to the storied history of Clinton High School Football. Coach Fountain, his coaches and …
Crime
Gun & Cybersecurity Issues - with Police Statement
Statement for Release District 56 takes safety and security very seriously and conducts random and routine drug dog screenings periodically at both our middle and high schools. We had aroutine …
Two South Carolina Women Convicted of Human Trafficking Conspiracy
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina COLUMBIA  — Monesha Tatayana Lapri Gary, 24, of Clinton, and Rebecca Melanie Perry, 30, …
WILLIAM LLOYD TODD CAGLE
Year-ending crimes and allegations
Laurens man sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering girlfriend Laurens, December 17, 2024 – A Laurens man is headed to prison for 35 years after pleading guilty last Monday to the …
The Hines family is given well-wished by friends and other family members after a guilty verdict and sentencing for a man in connection with the death of 3-year-old Madison Hines.
The jury decides guilty; the judge decides 10 years in prison
Warning: some information in this article may be upsetting to some readers. A Laurens County criminal court jury took 45 minutes on Wednesday to convict Gabriel Arteaga of causing the death of …
Gabriel Arteaga listens to a trial translation in court.
"It sounded like a bomb went off"
Robin Thomason saw the white truck first on Dial Place. It was stopped at a stop sign. Stopped for longer than was necessary. Then, as Thomason approached the intersection – he …
SECOND HOMICIDE -- in first incident, a Clinton shooting, two suspects denied bond
While one alleged murder in Laurens County has 2 suspects denied bond on Saturday, another apparent homicide Friday night has a suspect being sought by authorities. The second homicide happened …