The Laurens County Advertiser
Oct 30, 2024 · One of Lander’s oldest alums soon to turn 102. By Editor | September 19, 2024. The Laurens County Advertiser E-Edition.
Breaking News - The Laurens County Advertiser
Nov 1, 2024 · Laurens County Administrator Thomas Higgs presented a wrap-of the county’s efforts during and after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction in its wake in the county almost a month ago. Higgs said approximately 593 homes were affected by the storm, 43 of which were completely destroyed and about 200 had “major damage.”.
Obituaries - The Laurens County Advertiser
Oct 26, 2024 · Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Sarah Carolydean Burdette Rampey, widow of Everett C. Rampey, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 29, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William Norton Burdette, Sr. and Pearl Stone Burdette. Sarah retired from Laurens County School District….
Philson defeats incumbent Anderson for county council seat
1 day ago · Petition candidate Arthur Philson unseated long-time Laurens County Council member Diane Anderson, winning the District 6 seat on council with 55% of the vote in Tuesday’s General Election. Philson won the seat with 1,831 votes, while Anderson finished with 1,487 votes. He entered the race for the District 6 seat as a petition candidate ...
News - The Laurens County Advertiser
5 days ago · October 30, 2024. Laurens County Administrator Thomas Higgs presented a wrap-of the county’s efforts during and after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction in its wake in the county almost a month ago. Higgs said approximately 593 homes were affected by the storm, 43 of which were completely destroyed and about 200 had “major damage.”.
County council gets update on Hurricane Helene damage, effects
Oct 30, 2024 · Thomas Higgs. Laurens County Administrator Thomas Higgs presented a wrap-of the county’s efforts during and after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction in its wake in the county almost a month ago. Higgs said approximately 593 homes were affected by the storm, 43 of which were completely destroyed and about 200 had “major damage.”.
News – The Laurens County Advertiser
Oct 1, 2024 · By John Clayton | September 25, 2024 | 0. The Laurens County Council doled out $85,000 in funding for local nonprofit agencies at a called meeting Monday night at the county’s Voter Registration and Veterans Affairs offices. In a separate action, council voted to give $250,000 to the City of Clinton’s Economic Development Corporation to ...
Laurens County residents now eligible for FEMA individual aid
Oct 3, 2024 · If you have been impacted, you can apply for assistance through FEMA in the following ways: 1. Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. 2. Call the application phone number at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) X. Posted in Breaking News, News.
Sports - The Laurens County Advertiser
By John Clayton | October 24, 2024. A week after routing Southside, Laurens came crashing back to earth against yet another ranked opponent this past Friday night. Host Wren, ranked No. 8 in Class 4A, dismantled the Raiders 55-3, rolling up nearly 371 yards of total offense despite a running clock in the second half that shortened the game.
County officials working around the clock, assessing damage
Oct 1, 2024 · The National Guard was setting up a supply distribution truck at the county offices at 105 Bolt Drive in Laurens, and the 117th Engineer Brigade was deployed out of Newberry to help clear roads as local officials and volunteers assesses damage and needs throughout the county. “We’ll soon be moving into a recovery phase,” Higgs said.