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Clinton Police search for owners of dogs who attacked boy
CLINTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County Crime Stoppers has issued a plea to the community asking for them to help identify the owners of a pack of dogs that attacked a young boy in February. According to the Clinton Police Department, 11-year-old A’Rhyan Anderson was heading to a bus...
Arrest Report for April 27
Editor's Note: The following information is compiled from arrests records from the Laurens Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Laurens County Sheriff's Office and the Johnson Detention Center. This information is presented with no intent of guilt or innocence. Bryan Nelson – Waterloo. -Entering premises after warning or refusing to...
LDHS Kiddie Cheer Camp returns this June
The annual Kiddie Cheer Camp at Laurens District High School 55 (LDHS 55) will return from 9 a.m. to noon, June 17 – 19. Registration begins May 1 and the cost is $60 per participant or $100 for two siblings. Ages four through 12 are invited to attend (provided they are potty trained).
Three shot in Newberry, one death
NEWBERRY — On Saturday, April 20, 2024, officers with the Newberry Police Department responded to a shooting incident around Emory Street near Hunt Street in the City of Newberry around 9:22 p.m. Once on scene, officers found three victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim was transported to Prisma...
Revolutionary War encampment at Battle of Musgrove Mill site
CLINTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - South Carolina State Park held the annual Revolutionary War encampment at the Battle of Musgrove Mill site on Saturday. Attendees to the event had the opportunity to see what life was life in South Carolina during this historic time. The reenactors portrayed both Patriot and Loyalist militiamen, British Regular and Provincial solders, Continental soldiers and civilians representing a variety of backgrounds.
County Council recognizes retiring employees
NEWBERRY — Newberry County Council held their biweekly meeting on Wednesday, April 17. Council recognized five employees for their dedication to Newberry County. Heather Chapman, who was unable to attend the meeting, was recognized for her five years working for the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office in the detention center.
Whitmire keeps win streak alive with victory over Thornwell on Senior Day
WHITMIRE, S.C. — Whitmire(13-6, 9-1 region 2-A) continue their winning streak on Tuesday, April 16 as they defeated Thornwell(5-15, 4-6 region 2-A). The Wolverines shutout the Saints with a 10-0 victory on senior day. Imari Brown, Isabella Gilliam, Ireland Hendrix and Bonnie Evans were the four seniors celebrated by...
District 56 board of trustees approves 2025-2026 calendar
As School District 56 is closing out one academic year and planning for another, the Board of Trustees took action Monday night for 2023-24 end of the year activities and the 2025-26 calendar. The proposed calendar will continue the district’s modified year-round classes, activities and breaks schedule. It proposes that...
PTC student Emily Galloway named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar
GREENWOOD — Emily Galloway, an award-winning horticulture student and Presidential Ambassador at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), was named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar and recipient of a $2,250 scholarship at Phi Theta Kappa’s premier annual event, PTK Catalyst 2024, held April 4-8, 2024, in Orlando. New Century...
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