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Clinton loses to Daniel

  The Clinton Red Devils gave up 23 unanswered points on their way to a 37 to 12 loss Friday night to number 2 in 4A, the Daniel Lions. "The first half was positive. We …

Reaching a milestone

One of Lander’s oldest alums soon to turn 102 GREENWOOD — One of Lander University’s oldest living alumni is approaching a major milestone. Sarah Boazman Segars, of …

Bridge will be closed

SCDOT to temporarily close SC 560 bridge over Bush River in Laurens County   Columbia, S.C. (September 18, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily …

It's not like the roasts you used to see on TV - with update: the event is held at USC

South Carolina Democratic Party Acknowledges Free Speech Protections, Condemns Offensive Content of Planned Roast Targeting Vice President Kamala Harris Columbia, SC —  The South …

Clinton man dies allegedly running from the police

The Laurens County Coroner’s Office and the Laurens Police Department have issued the following statements: Laurens County Coroner’s Office Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton responded to …

HEAR US CLEARLY: "School threats are not a joke"

MAKING SCHOOL THREATS CAN MEAN FACING CHARGES   The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is aware of over 60 threats targeting schools throughout 23 counties since September 4, …

The City of Clinton's Bounce-Back Project - will be considered by LCDC finance committee on Monday

The City of Clinton is asking for a partnership with the LCDC in a bounce-back project for the Uptown area, following the Aug. 27 devastating fire. “It was every town’s worst …

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH September 16, 2024 Presbyterian College will celebrate the contributions of Hispanic culture and history to campus and beyond with …

THIS SUNDAY Rock 4 the Block

Local musicians have volunteered to lift the spirits of Clinton - and to raise awareness of burned out businesses and the task of rebuilding - from the August 27 fire that destroyed central business …

Land near a Clinton gateway will be sold to an unnamed company

Laurens County Council is moving forward a land sale at one of the gateway intersections into the City of Clinton, and also may reconsider an ordinance specific to shooting fireworks, which was voted …
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 CHS Homecoming Parade
     The 2024 Clinton High School homecoming parade took place on September 25th at 5:30 pm on Adair Street in Clinton. The parade traveled through Presbyterian College, pass First …
Kibby is week's top athlete
The most impactful offensive player during a 52-0 shutout of Virginia-Lynchburg over the weekend, junior wide receiver Dominic Kibby of the Presbyterian College football team has been selected as the …
Chris Boyd (in action against Laurens) scored twice Thursday night at Chapman.
Clinton swamps Chapman
Chris Boyd scored offensive and defensive touchdowns, and Javen Cook continued his stellar play running the ball, for an 11.1 yards per carry average, in Clinton’s Thursday night win at …
Javen Cook (3) – 235 yards rushing for Clinton – Fletcher Pruitt Jr. photo
Clinton pounds Newberry behind Cook's 235
Javen Cook, Clinton junior running back, behind Clinton’s massively efficient offensive line, hammered Newberry for 235 yards on the road Friday, as the Red Devils took The Battle of the Belt, …
THIS SATURDAY: crossing the lake - update: PC wins, next game at home
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Already their second time under the lights this season, the Presbyterian College football team will clash with the recently-revived Erskine Flying Fleet on Saturday, September …
A PHOTO GALLERY: Football so far
THE TALE OF TWO WEEKS - Aug. 23 & Aug. 30 -- The Clinton Red Devils fall to Woodruff and defeat Laurens; NEXT is Newberry, a winner last week over its rival, Mid-Carolina. Also, PC Football …
Crime
RUDY MANCELO RENOJ-TEPE
"No means no in any language"
Solicitor’s Office: Illegal immigrant sentenced to a decade in prison for Greenwood sexual assault, subject to deportation GREENWOOD, September 10, 2024 – An undocumented man living …
STATEWIDE BULLETIN: Shooting Investigation
TIPS FROM THE PUBLIC REQUESTED AS SLED ASSISTS DENMARK POLICE WITH SHOOTING INVESTIGATION The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was requested by Denmark Police Chief Leroy Grimes on …
MOISES HERNANDEZ ALMAZON
REGIONAL CRIME: Cartel member sentenced to 20 years in prison in Greenwood trafficking case
Greenwood – A Greenwood man with ties to a Mexican drug cartel was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to charges stemming from several controlled buys of cocaine and …
Adrian Adonis Simpson Jr.
Alleged armed robberies
Teen Charged with Armed Robberies WLBG on-line: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Demanding money at gunpoint from two people in Laurens last Thursday was alleged with an arrest by Laurens City …
CALVIN JEROME GOGGINS
Clinton career criminal sentenced to 20 years for house burglary
Laurens – A Clinton man with a criminal history dating back four decades is headed to prison for 20 years after pleading Monday to charges stemming from a 2022 burglary, 8th Circuit Solicitor …
Kylique Zyquan Lyonel Alston
Police nab alleged robber
Laurens Police Department 8m Shared with Public Armed Robbery in Laurens Ends in Suspect's Arrest. Laurens, SC - May 14, 2024 - A series of armed robberies across two counties …
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Opinion
The Constitution of the United States is the foundation of our country as it establishes the basic structure of the government, guarantees the fundamental rights of its citizens, and protects …
This commentary is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it …
Well, who would have ever thought it? Women leading the way. The origin of that obviously sexist statement is the fact that I was AMAZED last Thursday when I opened   an article on the PC …
Why the Harris-Trump presidential debate matters and 4 things to keep in mind as you watch A common complaint about presidential debates is that they change few minds. This year, with …
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PHOTOS : a cloud that blocks out the sun

Firefighters battle blaze in the rear portion of the House of Pizza in Uptown Clinton. The business was destroyed. The Laurens County Development Corporation posted, "Sending heartfelt prayers …

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PC men win

Coach Farrell talks about the 10 point win over Campbell that makes PC men's basketball 1-0 in Big South play.