Bloodmobile in Laurens This Morning
The Bloodmobile is be in Laurens this morning in an attempt to collect blood needed to meet demand at Upstate Hospitals. Laurens CPW General Manager John Young said “This morning we’re going to have...
View ArticleNo More “Big Ticket Concerts” This Year
In his report to Laurens City Council last night, Laurens Parks and Recreation Director Jason Pridgen said that most of his time recently has been spent trying to reschedule the rained-out ballgames,...
View ArticleNew Police Dog, Additional Officers for Laurens Police
Reports from Laurens City Department heads were given at last night’s City Council meeting, a new addition to the agenda at the request Mayor John Stankus. Laurens Police Chief Sonny Ledda announced...
View ArticlePalmetto Bank Becoming United Community Bank
From a news release posted on www.palmettobank.com this morning: BLAIRSVILLE, GA and GREENVILLE, SC – April 22, 2015 – United Community Banks, Inc. (“United,” NASDAQ: UCBI) the holding company for...
View ArticleNew Mayor Seeks $500,000 in Unpaid Fines
Newly-elected Laurens City Mayor John Stankus is targeting a half million dollars the city is owned. In his opening remarks at this week’s April City Council meeting, Stankus said the city is fully...
View ArticleAttempted Murder among Charges Served
Charges of Attempted Murder have been served on a man who reportedly had a stand-off with Laurens County deputies early this week. Deputies were dispatched to Bethel Church Road south of Laurens at...
View ArticleMeth Trafficking Charges Sought
Drug charges were being sought this morning for a Waterloo man arrested following a traffic stop early today. Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Hunter made a traffic stop on Highway 221 Waterloo around 1:30 am....
View ArticleLake Greenwood Master Plan
Extensive research is now being conducted about Lake Greenwood, looking at the current and possible future uses for the lake for the three counties that surround it: Laurens, Greenwood and Newberry....
View Article$4,500 Jewelry Stolen
Jewelry valued at over $4,000 was reportedly stolen from a Clinton area residence during the day Wednesday. Deputy Jamison Taylor was dispatched to the Dogwood Lane residence at 11:24 yesterday morning...
View ArticleBusy Night in Clinton
Multiple arrests were reportedly made overnight by Clinton Public Safety, including cases from a traffic checkpoint. One woman was stopped after turning to avoid the checkpoint and pursued by an...
View ArticleChild Neglect Alleged
Investigation into a child delivered to the Laurens County Memorial Hospital last Saturday led to an arrest this week. The Sheriff’s Office placed 25-year-old Candace Lee Shaw of 410 Conway Avenue,...
View ArticleFence Planned for Kiddie Park
Laurens City’s Special Projects Director Tommy Burns informed City Council this week about a project to install a fence around the children’s section of the Little River Park. Burns said this is needed...
View ArticleNew Fire Truck Celebration
Laurens City Fire Director Bill Hughes told City Council this week that his department’s new fire truck has arrived. Chief Hughes said a dedication ceremony for the truck will be held at noon next...
View ArticleMore Dilapidated Houses Coming Down
The City of Laurens is continuing its efforts to take down old, dilapidated houses. City Building and Zoning Director Clay Rykard updated council on the demolition process this week, saying 8 houses...
View ArticleTwo Taken for Over $900 by Man Posing as a Deputy
Laurens City Police Friday received two reports of people apparently being scammed out of just under $1,000 each by someone posing as a Laurens County Deputy. Both women reported receiving a phone call...
View ArticleGunfire at After-Prom Party
There was extra excitement at an ‘after-prom’ party near Laurens early Sunday morning. Multiple Laurens County Deputies responded to Paul Street at 1:58 am Sunday on a report of a block party where...
View ArticleTwo Injured, Two or More Sought in Clinton Shooting
Two people were injured by gunfire late Sunday night on the northern edge of Clinton. Public Safety Director Robin Morse told WLBG News that it appears the gunfire erupted near a party that was going...
View ArticleFour Charged with Railroad Violations
Four people received citations related to their alleged actions regarding railroad crossings in the Clinton area yesterday. Deputy Jamison Taylor was on Springdale Drive at the US 76 Intersection at...
View ArticleLaurens Idol & Jr Idol Auditions
The City of Laurens will be hosting auditions for Laurens Idol and Laurens Jr. Idol next week. The auditions will be held at Laurens City Hall beginning at 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 5th...
View Article3 Days, 3 Assaults: 1 Man Vs 2 X-Girlfriends
A Clinton man yesterday was charged with assaults on two former girlfriends at a residence on Caldwell Street over a three-day period. The first victim was allegedly assaulted last Friday and again on...
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