Laurens News

The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred around 6 a.m. on the morning of June 13, 2013 at the Hot Spot convenience store located at 4036 Highway 221 South in Laurens, SC.

Amanda Lorena Keith, age 33 of Bolt Drive in Laurens, has been charged with Assault and Battery 3rd degree after an altercation with a News Channel 7 reporter after leaving Magistrate's Court in Gray Court, SC today, June 13th.

The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred around 6 a.m. this morning at the Hot Spot convenience store located at 4036 Highway 221 South in Laurens, SC.

There will be two opportunities to find jobs next week with D&W Fine Pack and Norbord both having job fairs in Laurens County.

Participants will learn about the life of Paul. Register at clearspringbc.org or call 864-963-4804 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., weekdays.

LAURENS "One Community at a Time", a project spearheaded by the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, kicked off June 8th in the Wattsville community.

LAURENS, S.C. State police have blown up an explosive device found during a volunteer cleanup day in a South Carolina community.

Two of three suspects arrested in a graffiti investigation in the Wattsville community in Laurens County are juveniles, authorities said today.

The theme is celebrating Jesus' love with a fun fiesta. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. at Cafe Ole.

Pictured: ROGER RICE AWARD Timothy Randell "Randy" Crain was recognized with the Roger Dale Rice, Jr. Distinguished Cadet Award during graduation ceremonies for Law Enforcement Explorer Post 2008 June 1st in Laurens.

Piedmont Technical College is taking the lead once again. Beginning in the fall of 2013, the college will be offering a precision metrology certificate at the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Laurens.

The "hidden gems" of rural South Carolina including Union County and how to promote them will be the subject of a Regional Tourism Summit organized and hosted by the Union County Tourism Commission.

Carl Edward "Skeet" Henderson, 68, husband of Donna Griffin Henderson, of 676 Pemberton Road, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at his home.

Emergency officials are reporting the 911 system is down in at least five counties in South Carolina, including one in the Upstate.

About 1.5 million acres along the U.S.-Mexico maritime border would open to oil and gas drilling under an agreement negotiated by the administration and championed by a conservative Republican from South Carolina.

A mother and her two daughters were arrested after they were found living with more than 80 dead animals which included dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and even baby deer.

Laurens County deputies say they have charged a woman and her two daughters with animal cruelty after finding more than 80 dead animals in their home and on their property.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan is touring his South Carolina district over the Memorial Day weekend to thank veterans and first responders for their service.