Cross Hill
CRIME & SAFETY
Laurens Co. deputies charge suspect with attempted murder after gas station shooting
CROSS HILL, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has charged a suspect with attempted murder following a shooting investigation in Cross Hill Tuesday night. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at Citgo on Highway 72 and North Main Street. Deputies say 18-year-old Jay...
Arrest Report for August 29
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. Patrick Mcgowan – Laurens. -violation of terms of probation, parole or...
PHOTOS: Clinton's Inferno part two
4 buildings and 3 businesses in Uptown Clinton are wrecked by an August 27 early evening blaze. The Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority posted, "Prayers for the owners, workers, and first responders. This is a tragic event but we are so grateful that no one was injured. To see the way everyone from all walks of life came together in this crisis makes me proud to be from this community."
SLED: Former jail staff members made inmates hang Christmas lights, other chores
LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said two former detention center staff members already facing charges were also accused of using inmate labor for their own personal gain. Nicholas and Holly Walker were charged with misconduct in office and fired from the Johnson Detention...
PHOTOS : a cloud that blocks out the sun
Firefighters battle blaze in the rear portion of the House of Pizza in Uptown Clinton. The business was destroyed. The Laurens County Development Corporation posted, "Sending heartfelt prayers to the City of Clinton, SC and our friends at House of Pizza in Clinton, as well as surrounding business owners and families. Thank you to all firefighters and emergency personnel for your courage and support in responding to the scene. #community #lovelaurenscounty"
Firefighters Tackle Structure Fires in Clinton, SC
A fire in downtown Clinton destroyed or damaged several structures. Two firefighters were injured including one who was transported to a hospital for treatment. Clogged routes, heavy pedestrian traffic and water woes were among challenges firefighters faced. The new sign and facade at the House of Pizza collapsed during the...
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