As the spring primary season approaches, the Laurens County Republican Party continues its efforts to connect voters with candidates through a series of public events designed to inform and …
Paul O’Dell was insistent that he finish his story. The 103-year-old World War II veteran, who had just received the Legion of Honor, France’s highest distinction, was telling an audience …
When healthcare professionals talk about measles, they often focus on the blotchy red rash that typically appears on the face and then spreads to the body of the person infected. But a lesser-known …
Generous donations from faculty and staff members at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) are making a meaningful difference in the lives of students. “Together, we all raised $28,000 to help our …
Due to the National Weather Service forecast of a wintry mix, severe cold, and refreeze in Laurens County, Laurens County School District 55 will operate on eLearning on Monday, February 2, 2026. …
Clinton was socked in by ice Sunday night, due to Winter Storm Fern; but by late morning Monday, temps in the 40s caused much of the ice to turn to slush. Concern then turned to Tuesday morning, …
Upstate South Carolina dodged a bullet this weekend, as the impacts in our area from Winter Storm Fern were much lower than anticipated. Laurens Electric Crew Supervisor Clay Lambert …
RESEARCH PROJECT The Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program is reaching out to families of children ages 7 - 12 for a movement-based research study (flyer attached). The …
COLUMBIA — A winter storm that blasted the country with freezing temperatures and snow brought power outages, travel delays and some snow to South Carolina over the weekend. One person died in …
At their annual event, the Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) announced that the organization has reached over $10 million dollars in assets. They have awarded grants and scholarships to …
COLUMBIA — School district officials who oversee students’ breakfasts and lunches asked a panel of senators to hold off on changing the state’s school meal requirements until they see how …
COLUMBIA — Attorney General Alan Wilson “opposes woke gender ideology on government passports” or “fights against burdensome gun restrictions ” or “leads fight for religious liberty ,” …
The Laurens County Coroner's Office has released this statement: Per Laurens County Coroner Patti Canupp, on 01/21/2026, around 11:15 am, Senior Deputy Coroner Bill …
ATLANTA, GA - The Consul General of France in Atlanta will bestow the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, upon World War II veteran Paul O'Dell during a ceremony on Tuesday,January 27, …
COLUMBIA — South Carolina steel companies are pushing a bill to require state and local officials to build all taxpayer-funded projects using U.S.-made steel and iron. A House panel voted …
The City of Clinton advises --- WINTER WEATHER PREPARATIONS Confidence continues to increase regarding the potential for significant wintry precipitation Saturday through Sunday …
They are bound together by shooting drills and suicides. By tryouts and times when the coach gets on you (“dial him back!”). By 3 pointers and by remembering that time he scored 54 points in a …
LAURENS COUNTY - Representative Luke Rankin, a rising conservative voice in the South Carolina House of Representatives, endorsed Lt. Governor Pamela Evette for Governor on Tuesday. Rankin, who is in …
WASHINGTON — The first year of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House was defined by clashes with the judiciary branch, as the president and his administration pushed forward with an …
COLUMBIA — The House chamber, usually quiet on a Friday, filled with cries of “huzzah!” as 250 fourth graders wished a happy 250th birthday to their country. With tricorn hats on their …