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Arrest Report for May 11
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. John Latimore Jr. – Laurens. -Trafficking in meth. or cocaine base...
Sheriff: Geomagnetic storm likely the cause of siren mishap in Newberry County
NEWBERRY, S.C. — The Newberry County Sheriff believes that the storm behind this week's aurora borealis was the cause of a mishap that triggered an alarm system. It's a warning sound and is normally used only in an emergency. However, according to the Newberry Sheriff, Lee Foster, the blare of their early warning alarm was sent out when it shouldn't have been this weekend.
Motorcyclist dies in early morning crash with SUV
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A motorcyclist was killed early Friday morning after colliding with an SUV. Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said the crash happened at 4:45 a.m. on US Highway 176 near Whitmire. The driver of 2009 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling north of Highway 176 when the vehicle...
Arrest Report for May 10
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. Robert Watts – Clinton. -Driving under suspension, license not suspended for...
Three tornadoes confirmed from Thursday morning storms
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The National Weather Service confirmed one EF-1 tornado and two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Newberry and Fairfield Counties Thursday morning. The EF-1 tornado tracked 3 miles south-southwest of Ridgeway, packing winds as strong as 100 mph as it crossed over I-77. Another tornado briefly...
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car in Greenwood County, South Carolina
GREENWOOD, S.C. — A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in Greenwood County, South Carolina. According to the coroner's office, it happened Friday night at around 11 near Coronaca along SC 246 East. Officials said a 2003 Harley Davidson Motorcycle collided with a 2005 Honda Accord. SC...
WLBG radio host dies in early morning crash
Laurens radio icon Randy “Steam” Stevens died this morning in a crash near Whitmire. Stevens was the host of the morning show on WLBG for over 25 years, according to Emil Finley, owner of WLBG. He was also a volunteer for the Patriot Guard Riders and the Laurens County Humane Society.
Coroner identifies driver in deadly storm-related crash in Laurens Co.
CLINTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - South Carolina Highway Patrol said a driver has died following a weather-related deadly crash in Clinton on Thursday. According to troopers, at 2:45 a.m., a tractor-trailer was heading north on Leesville Church Road near Forest Road when it hit a tree in the road. The...
Arrest Report for May 8
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. Dawn Guerra – Clinton. -Use of license plate other than for...
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...
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...
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,...
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