DSS Director Michael Leach to Step Down After More Than 5 Years of Service
October 22, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that S.C. Department of Social Services Director (DSS) Michael Leach will step down from his position, effective January 2, 2025. Leach, who served as director for…
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Early Voting Begins with High Turnouts in Laurens County and Across South Carolina
October 21, 2024
South Carolina voters turned out in large numbers today as early voting opened statewide, marking the start of a two-week window ahead of Election Day. Reports from across the state…
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SCDES hosts first Environmental Justice PREP meeting with community partners, plans impactful use of $1 million EPA grant funding
October 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) welcomed community partners from around the state to the first EJ Strong PREP meeting, which is a new Environmental…
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Early Voting in South Carolina Begins October 21
October 16, 2024
Voters across South Carolina will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early starting Monday, October 21, with early voting centers available statewide, including in Laurens County. South Carolina voters…
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Team South Carolina Day Brings Vital Aid to Laurens, Union, and Newberry Counties
October 16, 2024
On Tuesday, October 15, hundreds of residents from Laurens, Union, and Newberry counties gathered at Piedmont Technical College’s Laurens County Higher Education Center in Clinton to receive assistance in the…
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S.C. Commerce announces first UK and Republic of Ireland office, managing director
October 16, 2024
New international office to continue building trade and investment relations The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the opening of a new international office to serve the United Kingdom…
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Laurens County to Assist Hurricane Helene Survivors
October 16, 2024
Laurens County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene now have access to in-person assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Laurens County Public Library (1017 W. Main St.,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Leads Coalition of Governors in Defense of Help Not Harm Laws
October 16, 2024Governor Henry McMaster today was joined on Tuesday by nine other Republican governors in filing an amicus brief in United States v. Skrmetti supporting Tennessee’s Help Not Harm Law that prohibits physicians…
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SBA Offers Assistance to S.C. Businesses and Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene
October 14, 2024
Following Governor Henry McMaster’s September 28 request for an expedited major disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that South Carolina’s businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Helene…
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Team South Carolina County Day to be Held in Clinton to Assist Laurens County Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 10, 2024
Residents of Laurens County will have the opportunity to access disaster relief resources and support services at the upcoming Team South Carolina County Day in Clinton. The event, which will…
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Laurens County Recovery Progress Following Hurricane Helene
October 10, 2024
Laurens County is nearing the final stages of recovery after Hurricane Helene. As of Wednesday afternoon, only 2% of residents remained without power, and the Points of Distribution (PODs) closed…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Sends S.C. National Guard Support to Florida
October 9, 2024Governor Henry McMaster has authorized and directed the deployment of South Carolina National Guard Soldiers to Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. This comes in response to the state of Florida’s…
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FEMA Provides Disaster Assistance at The Ridge in Laurens Today and Tomorrow
October 8, 2024
The FEMA Disaster Assistance Station is open today, Tuesday, October 8, and will return on Wednesday, October 9, at The Ridge, located at 301 Exchange Rd, Laurens, to offer support…
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October 7 Update on Laurens County’s Recovery from Hurricane Helene
October 7, 2024
Laurens County continues to make significant progress in its recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The county’s color-coded status system reflects the current conditions and ongoing challenges, with some sectors showing…
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City of Laurens Cancels October 8th Planning Commission Meeting Amid Hurricane Recovery Efforts
October 7, 2024
The City of Laurens has announced the cancellation of its Planning Commission meeting, originally scheduled for October 8th, due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Eric Delgado, Laurens City…
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FEMA Provides Disaster Assistance at The Ridge in Laurens Today – What You Need to Know
October 7, 2024
By Staff Reporter The FEMA Disaster Assistance Station is open today at The Ridge, located at 301 Exchange Rd, Laurens, to offer support to residents affected by Hurricane Helene. Brenda…
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Status Update on Laurens County Recovery from Hurricane Helene
October 6, 2024
As of October 6, Laurens County continues its recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, with various aspects of community infrastructure returning to stability. County Administrator Thomas Higgs provided…
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Sonny Ledda Retires as Clinton Police Chief, Begins New Role as Laurens County Emergency Management Director
October 6, 2024
By staff reporter On Friday at 3:15 PM, Chief Sonny Ledda made his final call with the City of Clinton, marking the end of a 25+ year law enforcement career…
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South Carolina Extends Voter Registration Deadline Due to Historic Storm
October 6, 2024
South Carolina citizens now have additional time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election, following a court order extending the voter registration deadline to Monday, October 14.…
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team in Laurens County
October 6, 2024
A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team is set up at The Ridge, located at 301 Exchange Drive in Laurens. The DSA team will be available on Sunday, October 6,…
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Laurens County Issues Statement on FEMA Emergency Declaration Exclusion
October 5, 2024
Laurens, South Carolina, October 4, 2024: Since the beginning of one of the most catastrophic storms in the history of Laurens County, County staff and personnel have worked around the…
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FEMA specialists in South Carolina after Hurricane Helene
October 3, 2024
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in South Carolina neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene. DSA specialist wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.…
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Laurens County Recovery Efforts Continue After Historic Storm
October 2, 2024
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has prompted an unprecedented response effort in Laurens County. As the county transitions from rescue operations to the recovery phase, local and state officials are…
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Laurens County Mobilizes Unified Recovery Efforts Following Devastation from Hurricane Helene
October 2, 2024
Laurens County continues to make significant strides in its storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, which impacted the area on Friday. Laurens County Emergency Management remains at OPCON 1, with…
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Laurens County Opens Point of Distribution for Storm Recovery Supplies
October 2, 2024
A Point of Distribution (POD) for storm recovery supplies is now open at 105 Bolt Drive in Laurens, located in the Voter Registration parking lot. The POD operates as a…
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Update From Laurens Mayor Senn – Evening of Tuesday October 1st
October 1, 2024
Here’s the latest update on our city’s post-storm recovery efforts as we work to return things to “normal.” 1) Trash Pick-Up Success: Despite storm debris along the roadsides and partial…
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Charleston Public Safety and National Guard Aid Laurens County in Storm Recovery Efforts, As Local Officials Continue Damage Assessments
October 1, 2024
Yesterday, Charleston Public Safety deployed its Unified Mobile Command post here to assist our community in the wake of recent storm damage. The National Guard has also been present. These…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges donors to give smart as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people of South Carolina,…
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SC Forestry Commission Issues 20-County Burning Ban
September 30, 2024
Outdoor burning restriction stretches from Aiken to Richland to York counties, westward The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a State Forester’s Burning Ban for 20 counties, effective at 6…
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Fountain Inn Community Update – September 30
September 30, 2024
Please see the important updates below regarding Hurricane Helene’s impacts on Fountain Inn. Please note that these are subject to change. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS DAMAGED Here’s what to do…
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Gov. Henry McMaster’s Federal Major Disaster Declaration Approved
September 30, 2024Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina’s September 28 request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in response…
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Laurens County Launches Damage Assessment Efforts Following Severe Storm; Public Assistance and Supplies Available This Week
September 30, 2024
After working non-stop through the weekend ensuring life and safety needs were attended to, Laurens County officials, staff, and volunteers gathered today to coordinate the initial property damage assessment process…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Helene
September 28, 2024Governor Henry McMaster today requested an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local response efforts to Hurricane Helene. The Presidential Disaster Declaration, if approved, would provide FEMA Individual…
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Laurens County Names Sonny Ledda as Emergency Management Director
September 26, 2024
Laurens County has hired Sonny Ledda as Laurens County Emergency Management Director, effective October 15, 2024. Mr. Ledda has served in a law enforcement capacity for over 25 years, on…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state’s price gouging law in effect
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency because of…
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Laurens County Clerk of Court Introduces Free Recording Alert Service to Protect Residents
September 25, 2024
The Laurens County Clerk of Court has launched a free Recording Alert Service to help residents stay informed about any documents recorded in their name with the Register of Deeds…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
September 23, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Arts Commission formally announced the launch of a new website designed to provide information and insight into the vast career opportunities within the state’s thriving $14…
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South Carolina Improves Voting System While Confidence from Voters Remains High
September 22, 2024
A survey of voters who participated in the June Statewide Primaries shows that voters have confidence in the integrity of elections in South Carolina. 82 percent of voters surveyed are…
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Laurens Mayor Announces First Class of Mayor’s Youth Council
September 18, 2024
The City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced the first group of young leaders selected to serve on the inaugural Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2024-2025 term. This initiative…
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Important Notice to Laurens County Taxpayers in Fountain Inn
September 18, 2024
City of Fountain Inn residents and businesses with properties located in Laurens County need to be aware that their property tax bill’s LOST Tax Credit will decrease when they receive…
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Laurens County to Hold Mass Casualty Simulation at Sawmill Training Complex and Gulches ORV Trail, Seeks Volunteers
September 18, 2024
Laurens County will host a large-scale mass casualty exercise on October 2, 2024, simulating an adverse weather event at a fictional state park. The exercise will take place at The…
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Laurens City Council Meeting – September 17
September 16, 2024
The September meeting of Laurens City Council will be held at the Municipal Center, located at 250 West Laurens Street, Laurens, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Agenda…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bill to Create Robert Smalls Monument on State House Grounds
August 31, 2024Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today were joined by members of the General Assembly and other state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 5042,…
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City of Fountain Inn Announces Hiring Opportunities Across Multiple Departments
August 26, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill several key positions across various departments, offering competitive pay and a commitment to equal employment opportunities. The available…
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Fountain Inn Civics Academy: Get an Inside Look at How Your City Operates
August 25, 2024
Ever wondered what it takes to keep the City of Fountain Inn running smoothly day after day? Curious about the roles and responsibilities of our Firefighters, Police Officers, or how…
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SCDNR Director Boyles to Retire after More Than 30 Years of Service
August 22, 2024
After nearly 32 years of service to the state of South Carolina, Robert H. Boyles Jr., director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), has announced his retirement…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2024 Angels
August 19, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Laurens County Planning Commission to Meet on August 20th
August 14, 2024
The Laurens County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 20th in the Laurens County Administration Building Conference Room. The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. Below is the published…
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City of Fountain Inn Introduces New Primary Phone Number
August 10, 2024
In a dedicated effort to enhance accessibility and communication between citizens and the local government, the City of Fountain Inn is excited to announce the launch of its new primary…
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Mayor Senn Announces Formation of Mayor’s Youth Council in Laurens
August 7, 2024
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced the formation of the Mayor’s Youth Council, an exciting new initiative aimed at empowering high school students and engaging them in community leadership. This…
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