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Arrest Report for May 14
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. Katie Obrien – Greenville. -Shoplifting, value more than $2,000 but less...
Famous illustrator’s daughter to share history of her Laurens roots
The Laurens County Museum will welcome Nancy Childress on Saturday. The author and attorney is the daughter of Robert Childress, a native of Laurens and illustrator of the classic “Dick and Jane” books for children. Robert studied architecture at the Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina, now Clemson...
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...
Seven seniors from Mid-Carolina sign with college programs
PROSPERITY, S.C. — Mid-Carolina High School held signing day ceremonies for seven senior student-athletes who all signed their college letters of intent on last week. Davis Carter signed with Newberry College’s cheer team. Justin Dover signed with Columbia College to continue his track and athletic career. He was...
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.
Wednesday high school playoffs
Laurens trailed 6-2 entering the final inning on the road at Easley Wednesday night in game two of their 4A upper state finals series. A three-run double with no one out by Bennett Edwards cut the deficit to one run. Then, with runners on second and third and two outs, Avery Madden’s chopper to short […]
Chapin Chamber of Commerce invites area residents to upcoming candidate forum
The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is inviting area residents to a public forum May 21, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The purpose of the forum is for local residents to hear directly from the candidates who are running to represent the Chapin community.
Newberry Academy’s historic baseball season ends in semi-finals
NEWBERRY — The historic season for the Newberry Academy Eagles varsity baseball team comes to a bitter sweet ending after falling 10-1 in game two of the three game series to Holly Hill. The Eagles just couldn’t get on the right track against no.one-seeded, Holly Hill. The series got...
Ag+Art Tour, Farmer’s Market kick off this weekend
NEWBERRY — This weekend, the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce will begin showcasing local agriculture and artists with the kickoff of the 2024 S. C. Ag+Art Tour and Grow Newberry Farmer’s Market. Newberry has participated in the tour, hosted through the Clemson Cooperative Extension, since 2017 and this...
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