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Woman killed in 3-car crash in Laurens County, South Carolina, coroner says
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. — A Greenville County, South Carolina, woman was killed in a crash involving three vehicles Tuesday morning, according to the Laurens County Coroner's Office. Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp said she was called about 8 a.m. to the crash on Winding Hollow Road at Greenpond Road,...
Being Jewish in the Upstate sometimes means 'uncomfortable situations'
On April 18, USA Today published a report highlighting what Jewish people across all 50 U.S. states had to say about their experiences with antisemitism. The publication was filled with anecdotes and included only a short statement from a Charleston resident. As a leader in the long-established Jewish community in the Upstate, I felt it important to share about what is happening here. Before jumping into what antisemitism looks like locally and its impacts, let us be...
Early success of new Groucho’s Deli creating need for additional hires
Since the first of May and the grand opening of Groucho’s Deli at 113 East Laurens St., Gary and Apryl Bailey of Love Bailey and Associates, CPA and developers of the new restaurant say the response from the community has been “fantastic.”. “We are deeply grateful to all...
Raiders top Copperheads to advance to 4A Upper State championship series
Jordan Hudson struck out 12 over seven innings to lead the Laurens Raiders to a 5-1 win over the Catawba Ridge Copperheads on Saturday night at Ed Prescott Field. With the win, the Raiders advance to a best-of-three AAAA Upper State Championship series with the Easley Green Wave beginning Monday night.
Simpsonville Arts Center to host exhibitions featuring shadowboxes, paintings
“Out of the Box” and “Florals, Abstracts, Landscapes – Oh My!” will open at the Simpsonville Arts Center May 20. The two exhibits will be on display at 110 Academy St. in Simpsonville through June 27. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Arts Council, “Out of the Box”...
Sanders Middle School student detained after realistic-looking toy water gun found on campus
A student at Sanders Middle School will face disciplinary action after bringing a toy water gun to school on Thursday. At approximately 9:15 am on Thursday, law enforcement was alerted after a post on social media was made about a possible weapon on campus at Sanders Middle School. After an...
Arrest Report for May 9
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. Thomas Toothman – Fountain Inn. -Driving under suspension, license suspended for...
Fountain Inn parks and recreation master plan approved: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of the May 9 meeting of Fountain Inn City Council. Council approved a Parks and Recreation Master Plan created by Studio Main. The plan lays out the city’s parks and recreation properties and areas the contractor found for improvement. Emanuel Sullivan Park – restoring trails...
Dominant pitching performance leads Bulldogs to take series against Presbyterian
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel pitching staff pitched eight scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon, and the Bulldogs won the series against Presbyterian 3-1. Score: The Citadel 3, Presbyterian College 1. Records: The Citadel (19-30), Presbyterian (26-25) Location: Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park (Charleston, South Carolina) How It Happened. Aryan...
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