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Laurens County Coroner identifies deceased in Upstate deadly crash
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. — The Laurens County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a person who died in a single-vehicle crash. Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Cannup of the Laurens County Coroner's Office and Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton responded to the Warrior Creek Church Road and Lincoln Road area in Gray Court, South Carolina to a single-vehicle crash that happened before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2.
Coroner make positive identification of victim after SUV catches fire on South Carolina interstate
The coroner in Laurens County, South Carolina on Wednesday released the name of a man killed in an interstate crash over the weekend. Coroner Ashley Rushton said she positively identified the victim of the Saturday evening crash as Steven Campbell, 56, of Fountain Inn. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said...
Our View: The County's most important ordinance, maybe ever
The most important ordinance that the Laurens County County will enact - maybe ever - will be considered on a day when nobody expects the County Council to meet. This is what we’re talking about:. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Notice is hereby given by the County Council of Laurens...
Sexton Design and Development makes its mark in the Upstate
Design and construction go hand and hand. Architects are responsible for creating designs that fits each customer’s needs and are feasible for contractors to build. Contractors must execute the architect’s vision in a cost-effective, timely manner for their customers. This collaboration process, however, isn’t always cohesive, especially when...
McMaster removing $2.3M from South Carolina's 2024-25 budget
(The Center Square) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced 21 budget vetoes totaling nearly $2.3 million from the Palmetto State's fiscal 2024-25 budget. The Republican governor announced his vetoes during a Wednesday media briefing, calling on state lawmakers to replace earmarks with merit-based and competitive grants. The budget includes more than 500 earmarks totaling $424.7 million. South Carolina's $40.2 billion spending plan is built around $12.4 billion in general...
Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law legislation tweaking how judges are selected in the state but called on legislators to do more next year to improve the process. The compromise legislation made some adjustments to the judicial selection process. It puts in term limits for the panelists who screen judicial candidates, […] The post Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Odyssey Online Learning stands out as a beacon of innovation and accessibility for students across South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning is not just adapting to the digital age but leading the charge with its flexible, student-centered approach. As a...
Search for escaped emu enters day 2 in South Carolina county
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Great Emu Watch of 2024 continues in the Pee Dee. Brad Cieluch, who helps run a family farm in Marlboro County, told News13 on Wednesday that one of his large, flightless pet birds was last seen ambling around the Bennettsville area after breaking free of its enclosure several days […]
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Blue Hose Sign Talented Prep Forward Chidi Chiakwelu. Presbyterian Blue Hose head men's basketball coach Quinton Ferrell announced the signing of Chidi Chiakwelu, a 6-foot-7 forward from Houston, Texas. "I'm very excited with the addition of Chidi Chiakwelu to our program! Chidi is one of the best athletes in Texas,"...
Mary Elle Marchant crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2024
Columbia, SC – The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has crowned Mary Elle Marchant, Miss River Bluff’s Teen, as Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2024. Marchant, an 18-year-old from Lexington, recently graduated from River Bluff High School and wowed the judges with her exceptional talent and poise. Marchant...
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