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Man makes meals out of...cicadas!
GREENWOOD, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Unless you’ve been living underground like those infamous noisy creatures, you know by now it’s cicada season. While some find the red-eyed bugs a bit of a nuisance, one Upstate man is proving they’re not only fascinating- they’re also a feast!
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Recy Taylor and Rosa Parks: Two Abbeville natives who helped spark the Civil Rights Movement
Recy Taylor and Rosa Parks: Two Abbeville natives who helped spark the Civil Rights Movement These two Abbeville natives were influential in the Civil Rights Movement. These two Abbeville natives were influential in the Civil Rights Movement.
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...
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...
'I'm feeling destroyed': Mother pleads for help finding missing 11-year-old girl in South Carolina
An 11-year-old South Carolina girl has been missing for several days. Ruby Guevara was last seen Sunday in Laurens County. Her mother, Reina Guevara says her behavior had recently changed, leading to a rift in their relationship. "I'm feeling destroyed," she said in Spanish. Our crews translated the following from...
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...
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.
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