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City of Clinton joins Main Street SC
Several years ago, a group of local business owners in downtown Clinton began the process of joining the Main Street program; a national organization which provides technical assistance, expert training and a supportive network to revitalize downtown communities. Back then, the momentum fizzled, however, in 2024, there has been a...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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