Red Devils Secure Thrilling Victory Over Laurens
The Clinton High School Red Devils secured their sixth consecutive win against cross-county rival Laurens in a 29-22 football game that concluded in the final seconds on Friday, September 4, 2026. The victory marked Clinton’s first game of the 2026 season and was celebrated by Red Devil Nation despite rainy conditions at Wilder Stadium. Senior […]
Red Devils beat Laurens in County Championship
The Clinton High School Red Devils secured their sixth consecutive victory over cross-county rival Laurens in the 107th Laurens County Football Championship on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The game, played in the rain, was decided in the final two seconds with a 29-22 score. Senior quarterback Owen Glenn delivered the winning 3-yard touchdown pass to […]
Laurens Mayor’s Youth Council Applications Close September 4
High school students in Clinton and across Laurens County have until September 4 to apply for the third Mayors Youth Council in the City of Laurens. This initiative offers students a chance to engage with local government, gain experience, volunteer, and connect with community leaders. The Youth Council meets monthly from September through May, with […]
Laurens Co. First Steps launches early literacy campaign
Laurens County First Steps has initiated the 9 to 5 for Early Childhood Literacy community fundraising campaign to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The campaign aims to provide books to young children across Laurens County, including those in Clinton and the Thornwell District. The initiative is building towards Dolly Parton Day on September 25, a […]
Laurens Raiders Volleyball Team to Face Blacksburg Wildcats
The Laurens Raiders girls varsity volleyball team is scheduled to compete in a neutral non-conference match against the Blacksburg Wildcats on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. This tri-match will be decided in a best-of-three format. The Raiders currently hold an overall season record of 4-4, with a 3-1 record in non-region play […]
Laurens GOP to host Summer BBQ & stump meeting
The Laurens County Republican Party is scheduled to host its Summer BBQ and stump meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. The event, titled Stumping for Victory: Road to November, will take place at the American Legion Post 25 facility, located at 19 Choctaw St. in Laurens. This gathering is designed as a traditional […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program will continue to mail free books to young children across the nation, including those in Laurens County, following the recent passing of the singer. A spokesperson for the Dollywood Company confirmed that the literacy initiative will carry on Parton’s legacy. The nonprofit program provides free books to children every month […]
Graham secures GOP Senate nomination
Darline Graham secured the Republican nomination for the upcoming US Senate term, with the Associated Press calling the runoff election on August 11, 2026. Graham received 52% of the vote against US Representative Ralph Norman, with 89% of votes counted statewide. This victory ensures that the first elected female US Senator from South Carolina will […]
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor renowned for portraying Optimus Prime in numerous Transformers productions and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh projects, passed away on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed his death, stating Cullen died peacefully surrounded by family. Cullen’s family released a statement […]
Coyote vs. Acme Premieres After Underdog Journey
The film Coyote vs. Acme premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 27, 2026, marking a significant moment for a project that faced an uncertain future. The movie, a hybrid live-action and animation feature set in the Looney Tunes universe, sees Wile E. Coyote pursuing legal action against the Acme Corporation due to its consistently […]