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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. Michael Robinson. -Fug. from justice warrant, non-crim. -Resisting Arrest; Oppose or resist...

An Upstate man is set to spend the next decade behind bars after a multi-county crime spree. 30 year old Nicholas Eugene Gulledge of Clinton, pleaded guilty at the Laurens County Courthouse late last week.

Olivia Malone participated on the color guard team for the Laurens District 55 High School Raider Band all four years of high school and on the winter guard team for two years, graduating this past May. Since graduation, she has been a member of the Furman University color guard, through her enrollment at Greenville Technical College.

Do you pay $295 a month in utilities living in Clinton? Mind you, that is electricity, water, sewer and sanitation. I admit, I am skeptical. But, hey, I’m just asking questions. The people at doxo believe that Clinton is the #61st most edxpensive city in South Carolina in which...

Presbyterian College recently celebrated a lasting legacy of love and loyalty at the dedication of the Butch and Brenda Woodward Lobby in the Smith Administration Building. The late Butch Woodward, who passed away last July at the age of 86, served his beloved alma mater as director of alumni relations after a long and successful career as a stockbroker with Merrill Lynch. He was later a member of the college Board of Trustees and the 2003 Mary F. Lehman Alumni Service Award recipient.

A Clinton man will spend 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges resulting from a multi-county crime spree which ended with him fleeing to New York to avoid arrest.

NEWBERRY— Newberry Shop and Dine will kick off Friday, March 31 from 4-8 p.m. in downtown Newberry, this will be the first of six Newberry Shop and Dines this year. The event, previously known as First Fridays, has a new name and a new look. “This event is the...

GREENSBORO – The Elon University men’s tennis team suffered its first loss in March to the Presbyterian College Blue Hose on Sunday afternoon at the Piedmont Indoor Center. The match location was changed from the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center after unexpected rain this morning. No point came easy...

Keep Greenwood County Beautiful (KGCB) recently partnered with Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) to host their 15th annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup on Saturday, March 18. The event was a resounding success, with 158 volunteers coming together to clean up various sites in both Laurens and Greenwood Counties. During the cleanup,...

The third-game bugaboo bit Presbyterian College baseball again on Sunday as Charleston Southern salvaged the final game, 10-0, at Elton Pollock Field. The Blue Hose have played five 3-game series this season to date and lost the final game of all five, allowing at least 10 runs in four. In...

NEWBERRY — Downtown Newberry was feeling the love a few nights last week as students in Newberry County schools opened the curtain on their production of “The Lion King, Jr.” at the Ritz. Over 120 students from every school in the Newberry County School District participated in...

NEWBERRY — A new type of class came to the City of Newberry recently thanks to ElectriCities of North Carolina as they hosted the South Carolina Safety and Training School for linemen. According to Tim Baker, City of Newberry utility director, this course contains a classroom portion, hosted at...

Presbyterian College’s mission to transform a piece of real estate in downtown Clinton into a social hub uniting the campus and local communities was accomplished Tuesday at the official ribbon-cutting for 112. A large crowd of PC students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate Clinton’s new restaurant and tour...

CLINTON, S.C. - Due to inclement weather, the third game of Longwood's Big South conference opening weekend has been canceled. The Lancers picked up two huge opening weekend wins over the Blue Hose on Saturday by scores of 2-1 and 4-0, but won't be able to finish out the series. The game has been canceled with no plans of rescheduling due to the league's policy that a third game does not need to be played if two full games have already been completed.

Just as the blooming dogwoods and azaleas around Newberry show new life and that spring is here, new ideas are springing to life around Newberry. Mij Bolyard and her son, Miah Miller, have opened Lady of the Lake, at 1406 Main Street, and it looks great. They sell home décor, gifts, and handcrafted items, and Miah does custom laser engraving on glass, metal, wood, leather and stone under the name “Pines to Palmettos.” They have other plans, including adding pottery and are looking for local artists who want to showcase their work. It’s a fun store. As part of their renovation of the building, they discovered a large advertising mural from the early 1900’s. The family welcomes you to see their new store.

After a thorough investigation, two people have been arrested by the Laurens County Sheriff's Office on a multitude of charges stemming from an incident in early March. On March 4, deputies were dispatched to the area of Cooks Bridge Road and Scuffletown Road in reference to shots fired and later, a single vehicle collision. The vehicle involved in the collision had been reported stolen and was the same vehicle reported in the initial shots-fired complaint. The subject fired multiple shots at the victim and his vehicle.

CLINTON, S.C. - Kaleb Hill and Evan Truitt combined to strikeout 10 batters, but that was not enough as the Charleston Southern baseball team fell to the Presbyterian Blue Hose for the second day in a row. This time by a 2-1 score. Hill went 2.0 innings, allowing a run...

PHOTOS: 2 new businesses are providing a spark to Uptown Clinton, enhancing the dining and after-hours options - March 21, 2023. The celebrations continued in the City of Clinton, SC yesterday afternoon for the PC 112 Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting! This new downtown hub, located at 112 Musgrove Street, is designed to break down barriers and build community with many offerings for residents, visitors, and Presbyterian College students. We are very excited about the opening of this facility filled with goodness, including Freshens restaurants, Scotty’s pub, meeting spaces, and lounge areas for PC students and community members.

Longwood pitchers Er’ron Burton (6-6) and Maggie Chapin (6-3) stopped Presbyterian’s softball team in its tracks on Saturday, sweeping a Big South twinbill by scores of 2-1 and 4-0. They were the season’s first conference games for both teams. Taken together, Presbyterian (19-10, 0-2 BSC) managed a...

The Laurens Tractor Supply store is supporting Big Blue Marble in developing a school garden that will provide students with an enriched, hands-on learning experience. "The School Garden Program provides kids with an opportunity to use their hands and minds in a way that's not typically available in a traditional classroom setting," said Christina Eubanks, manager of the Laurens Tractor Supply store. "We are excited to educate students about the origin of their food while encouraging them to continue exploring how the world around them works."