PTC Students Learn Law Enforcement Offers Variety of Opportunities
September 22, 2022
There are many directions a Criminal Justice major can take after completing their course of study at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). That variety was very much in evidence at the…
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County Inmate Litter Crew and Local Volunteers Work to Keep Laurens County Beautiful
September 21, 2022
The effort to Keep Laurens County beautiful continues. According to the Sheriff’s office, the inmate litter crew picked up over 46,000 pounds of litter in August. The following roads were cleaned…
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Laurens Police Department Welcomes Lt. Kevin Cox
September 21, 2022
Last week Chief Grounsell and the Laurens Police Department (LPD) welcomed the Lieutenant (LT) over Uniform Patrol, Kevin Cox. Lt. Kevin Cox is a graduate of Mauldin High School and…
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Laurens Police Department Welcomes Officer Tomlinson and K9 Cain
September 21, 2022
Earlier this week, Chief Grounsell, the Laurens Police Department and Laurens District 55 in congratulated Officer Huber Tomlinson and their newly acquired K9 “Cain” on the occasion of their successful…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins state coalition against banks, credit card companies tracking and monitoring firearm purchases
September 20, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states alerting the chief executive officers of three major credit card companies that the recent creation of a…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson calls on FCC to require more voice service providers to put in place anti-robocall protections
September 20, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today called on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to require the telephone providers that route calls across the U.S. telephone network to implement more…
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Success for LCSO First Fist Bump Friday
September 18, 2022
Friday is good day for so many reasons. It’s the end of the work week and the last day of school before the weekend respite. This past Friday was a…
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Laurens Police Department Unveils New Uniform Shoulder Patch
September 16, 2022
The Laurens Police Department proudly unveiled their new Laurens Police Department (LPD) uniform shoulder patch on Thursday. Uniform patches not only represent the agency but are symbols of pride and…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins coalition against Biden administration’s Title IX attack on parental rights and women’s sports
September 13, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 16 other states are fighting the Biden administration’s attempt to redefine the concept of biological sex to include “gender identity” and weaken the…
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LCSO Fist Bump Friday
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Fist Bump Friday initiative on Friday, September 16th at Laurens County schools. Deputies will greet students at the start of their…
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Clemson football standout Joins Laurens Police Department
September 9, 2022
It was a Tiger day in Laurens as Chief Keith Grounsell and the City of Laurens welcomed Taquon Johnson as he joined the Laurens Police Department our team as a Police…
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Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, September 6
September 4, 2022
On Tuesday, September 6, there will be a Special Called meeting at 5:30 pm followed by a meeting for the Committee as a Whole. The meeting location is the old…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Expanding its Project Lifesaver Program Through New Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Grant
September 2, 2022
Public Safety Program Helps Protect Individuals with Dementia-Related Illnesses The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to expand their Project Lifesaver…
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South Carolina Animal Shelters Declare a State of Emergency
September 2, 2022
Shelters Across the State are at Critical Capacity. The lives of hundreds of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as homeless animals have been pouring into shelters…
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Clemson Extension says ‘Let’s talk about the S.C. Cottage Food Law’
August 31, 2022
Revisions have been made to South Carolina’s Cottage Food Law and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service wants to help residents who produce and sell foods from their homes learn how…
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Laurens Police Department Partners with Greg’s Groceries to Help Those in Need
August 31, 2022
Caring for our community has always been and remains a top priority for the Laurens Police Department and to that end, they have partnered with Serve & Connect to ensure…
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Statewide Constitutional Amendment Question on November 8 General Election Ballot
August 29, 2022
The following questions will appear on your ballot on November 8 for the general election. The proposed amendments and the explanations have been distributed by the Laurens County Election Commission…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bipartisan Law Providing State Employees with Paid Family Leave
August 29, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster was joined last Thursday by a bipartisan group of members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 11, which provides state employees with…
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LCSO Introducing Improved DARE Program
August 29, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is constantly reviewing concerns in reference to safety and influences within our schools. Our number one concern has always been the advancement and safety of…
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Laurens Police Department Relocates as Construction of New Facility Starts September 1
August 28, 2022
Effective immediately, the police department, located at 250 West Laurens Street, is closed for any further police department business, and will remain closed for approximately one (1) year. The closure…
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SCDPS KICKS OFF DUI CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND, END OF 100 DEADLY DAYS OF SUMMER
August 18, 2022
As part of the Sober or Slammer enforcement campaign, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety will be cracking down on impaired driving August 19 through the Labor Day weekend.…
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LCSO Raises Over $5K for Student School Supplies
August 15, 2022
A few morning showers didn’t put a damper on the school supply drive hosted by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. The event took place on Friday, August 12 at the…
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Senator Danny Verdin Receives Honored Alumnus Award from Bob Jones University
August 10, 2022
Senator Danny Verdin recently was recently presented with the Honored Alumnus Award from Bob Jones University Alumni Relations and the College of Arts and Science. The award recognizes Verdin for…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 22 states in filing brief in support of ending unlawful CDC mandate
August 10, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 22 states, led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff in Health Freedom Defense Fund Inc.…
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Congress Passes PACT Act Toxin Exposure Legislation
August 5, 2022
On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 the Senate passed S.3373 – Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (The Honoring our PACT Act…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the formation of a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
August 4, 2022Attorneys General form a national bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 states…
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Chief Latimore Receives Accolades at Farewell Reception
August 4, 2022
On Wednesday, August 3, Laurens Police Department (LPD) and the City of Laurens held a farewell reception for Chief Latimore in the Magnolia Room of the Laurens County Museum. The…
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2022-2023 Hunting and Fishing Rules and Regulation Guide
August 1, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has finalized the 2022-23 South Carolina Rules and Regulations. Copies of the Official State Regulation Guide are are being delivered to hunting and…
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LCSO Annual School Supply Drive – Friday, August 12
July 31, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual School Supply Collection Drive on Friday, August 12. The event will be held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Biden administration to protect Second Amendment
July 28, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 17-state coalition suing the Biden administration over proposed rules that would violate the Second Amendment. The attorneys general filed a complaint today against the…
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Keith Grounsell Appointed Chief of Laurens Police Department
July 25, 2022
After a highly competitive selection process, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced the appointment of the City’s next Police Chief, Keith P. Grounsell. “We are committed to pursuing the safety, peace,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Court rules federal government cannot force SC to allow biological males to compete on girls’ sports teams, use girls’ showers/locker rooms
July 20, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson announces a federal court has ruled that the federal government cannot force schools in South Carolina and 19 other states to follow new anti-discrimination rules. The…
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LCSO Partners with Fear 2 Freedom
July 19, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce our partnership with Fear 2 Freedom, a non-profit organization whose mission is to restore hope and dignity to survivors of sexual…
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Operation Southern Slow Down July 17-23
July 18, 2022
A joint press conference between SC and GA law enforcement partners was held today in Augusta, GA to announce Operation Southern Slow Down, a weeklong speed enforcement and education campaign…
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Operation Southern Slow Down July 17-23
July 9, 2022
Operation #SouthernSlowdown will run from July 17-July 23 and you know what that means. Law enforcement across the southeast is teaming up to save lives and eliminate crashes during the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Directs State Agencies to Publicly Disclose Information on Budget Earmark Recipients
July 6, 2022
Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fuel efficiency and electric vehicle requirements
July 6, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE) for certain cars and light trucks. The regulation seeks to impose…
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SC Department of Public Safety – Special Holiday Enforcement
July 2, 2022
Motorists across South Carolina will see additional enforcement over the Independence Day holiday weekend as the SC Department of Public Safety continues its ACE (Area Coordinated Enforcement) to reduce collisions…
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Gov. McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for the Workforce Enhancement and Military Recognition Act
June 30, 2022
South Carolina veterans’ military pay is now exempt from all state income taxes On Wednesday, June 29, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary William Grimsley,…
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LCSO Inmate Litter Crew Contributes to Community Wide Clean Up
June 29, 2022
There is a great emphasis on keeping Laurens County clean and the Laurens County Sheriff’s office is helping with their inmate litter crew program. In the month of June, the…
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Primary Runoff Decides Two Races
June 29, 2022
Tuesday’s Primary Runoff settled two close races, one for each party. For Democrats, Krystle Matthews beat Catherine Fleming Bruce in a runoff for U.S. Senate. Matthews captured 55.78% of the…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law now in effect
June 27, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms that the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Act is now in effect after the U.S. District Court of South Carolina stayed the injunction that was…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s decision protecting religious freedom
June 27, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson applauded the decision released today by the Supreme Court of the United States that protects the religious rights of public employees. The Court ruled…
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Attorney General joins bipartisan multi-state letter urging Congress to protect children and take action on THC copycat products
June 22, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a bipartisan letter to Congress, signed by 22 other attorneys general, urging them to take action regarding copycat THC edibles. These products are designed…
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Attorney General Wilson praises U.S. Supreme Court decision as a “Victory for school choice.”
June 22, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today praised the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in a Maine case dealing with state scholarship money going to religious…
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SCHP Welcomes 30 State Troopers During Graduation Ceremony
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony today for 30 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Classes 118 and 119. The two graduating classes include five prior-certified officers and…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force receives first financial allocation from the General Assembly
June 20, 2022
The State Task Force discusses the next steps in its strategic response to the crime in South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task…
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Laurens County to See Additional Law Enforcement in Next Few Days
June 16, 2022
Motorists in Laurens, Chester, Fairfield and Berkeley counties will see additional enforcement over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety continues its ACE (Area Coordinated Enforcement)…
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LPD K9 Unit Receives Recertification
June 13, 2022
The Laurens Police Department announced Monday some great news out of their #K9Unit. The announcement was that all of their K9s and their handlers recently received their recertifications through the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud
June 8, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…
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