Cross Hill
GOVERNMENT
From Ashes to Hope: Clinton’s resilient spirit lights the path forward
Although Clinton has suffered a devastating loss, hope remains in a town that has been hit hard for a year that is far from over. The fire downtown is just another big hit the town has faced, with the loss of fireman Michael Vinson still fresh in the mind of everyone, this is just another reminder of how fast things can change.
New school year in District 55 and 56 off to a great start
Both Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55) and Laurens County School District 56 (LCSD56) welcomed students for the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 1. As logistical issues like car lines and bus times are worked out in the first few days, overall, the districts say, things are going smoothly. “We...
PTC recognizes Laurens County graduates at summer commencement ceremonies
A total of 429 academic credentials were awarded to 288 Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates during commencement ceremonies held Aug. 1. The ceremonies at the James Medford Family Event Center in Greenwood marked the end of a successful academic year in which PTC awarded 1,829 credentials to 1,275 graduates. Those credentials included associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.