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Blue cruise lights becoming popular for law enforcement but not yet in Laurens County
Multiple law enforcement agencies have recently adopted a new protocol for their police cars. According to the Mauldin Police Department (MPD), all marked patrol units will now display blue cruise lights while in motion. The solid blue lights, according to MPD, will “provide visibility and deter any crime that someone...
ROBOTZ Garage honors coach during Asian & Pacific Island Heritage Month
The robotics team, ROBOTZ Garage, has had a successful 2024 season. Their robot, Ember, is the number one robot in South Carolina, the fifth-place robot in Peachtree District, 153rd in the United States, and 178th in the World based on the statistical information provided by Statbotics. ROBOTZ Garage, officially known...
Porter settles in at Laurens
Greg Porter has been getting to know his new team over the past few days as Spring football practice is underway for area high schools. Porter made the significant move from Greenville to Laurens during this offseason, leaving the Red Raiders after five successful seasons to try to turn the fortunes of the Raiders, who […]
'I need stuff to be done': Mother of Clinton, South Carolina, dog mauling victim addresses council
CLINTON, S.C. — The mother of a boy who was mauled by a pack of dogs in Clinton pleased before the city's council for the city to do more about stray dogs. It has been almost three months since 11-year-old A'Rhyan Anderson was attacked by a pack of dogs.
Panera Bread's 'Charged Lemonade' drink removed. What to know, list of Upstate restaurants
Panera Bread is removing its "Charged Lemonade" drink from its menu after a third lawsuit was filed against the company, alleging their high caffeination drink was the source of three consumers' heart-related issues, including two deaths, according to an article in USA Today. There are 11 locations for Panera Bread...
PHOTOS: Thunderstorms produce hail in Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Multiple counties across the Upstate are experiencing severe weather Monday evening. FOX Carolina First Alert Weather has called a severe thunderstorm warning for the following counties: Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Oconee and Laurens County. Hail was spotted in Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties. Some viewers have...
‘It could have been avoided:’ Mother pushing for change after son attacked by dogs
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Nearly 3 months have passed since 11 -year old A’Ryhan Anderson was attacked by a pack of dogs while walking to his bus stop. He was bitten more than 60 times and after months in the hospital and 12 surgeries, he’s at home recovering. But, while he recovers his mom is waiting – and pushing the City of Clinton for answers.
Local Voices: Meyer Center for Special Children
Editor’s Note: Writer and photographer Nakeshia Shannon shifted from her “Always an Adventure” column to a new mission: highlighting the people, programs, organizations, and businesses that stand out as she makes her way across the Upstate – unique, local stories that make this community one that we all love. Join us in celebrating these local voices!
Laurens County community mourns loss of dedicated paramedic
LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Laurens County community is mourning the loss of a dedicated paramedic. According to Laurens County EMS, Captain Andy Heiney passed away over the weekend. Heiney served the community for the last 20 years as a paramedic, lieutenant and captain. “Andy was not only a...
Clinton City Council to tap electric rate stabilization fund for lawsuit settlement
The City of Clinton is taking $166,000 from a fund designed to keep customers’ electric rates stable and will apply it to a first payment toward interest in a lawsuit settlement. As a member of the electric-cities organization Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, Clinton and others (including Laurens and Newberry)...
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