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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...
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...
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...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Few more storms this evening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – There’s a chance of some more thunderstorms this evening, but the weekend looks wonderful. · There’s a Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 9pm tonight for portions of the Midlands. · Upper 70s for Saturday with mostly sunny skies and Mother’s Day looks...
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,...
Mother of boy mauled by dogs implores City of Clinton to address stray dogs
Two Clinton citizens, in addition to a City Council member, pressed the city council Monday night to “do something” to prevent future, horrific dog-biting incidents in Clinton. They referred specifically to 11-year-old A’Rhyan Anderson, who was mauled by four dogs on North Livingston Street on Valentine’s Day. The...
Severe thunderstorms move through central SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of central South Carolina. Areas in Richland, Newberry, Lexington, Sumter, Saluda and Newberry, Clarendon and Calhoun counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning for this evening. Severe thunderstorms were found near Dreher Island State...
Power outages persist in Upstate after May 8, 9 storms: What to know about restoration
A line of severe thunderstorms rumbled through the Upstate early Thursday. Storm damage was reported in multiple counties, knocking out power lines, several trees, and traffic lights. Tornado watches were also issued throughout the night. ...
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...
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.
Family dispute in Newberry ends in deadly shooting; victim identified
NEWBERRY, S.C. — NEWBERRY, S.C. -- Multiple agencies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Newberry on Sunday morning. In a joint statement, Newberry Police Chief Kevin Goodman and Newberry County Coroner Laura Kneece announced the death of 24-year-old Diamond Kennedy. Authorities said in the statement that officers...
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