Police Chief Latimore Nominated by President to be U. S. Marshal
June 6, 2022
The White House announced Monday that President Biden has nominated Laurens Police Chief Chrissie Latimore to serve as the District of South Carolina’s next U. S. Marshal. The official announcement…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S.C. Religious Freedom Act
June 6, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today were joined by faith leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3105, the South…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pledges to join FCC and other states in combating robocalls
June 6, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 40 other attorneys general in applauding the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work to combat robocalls, and in committing to make a good-faith effort to…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges caution during baby formula shortage
May 31, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson encourages families to remain alert for scams and illegal practices related to the baby formula shortage. “As a parent, I understand the importance and…
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New Wake Law in Effect for Lake Greenwood
May 30, 2022
Greenwood County urges boaters to “Own Your Wake” As summertime approaches and Lake Greenwood is seeing the expected increase in boaters, swimmers and recreational users, Greenwood County wants to ensure…
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SCDPS and Local Law Enforcement Partners Kick Off Busy Summer Travel Season with Buckle Up, SC Campaign
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide announce the kickoff of the annual Buckle Up, South Carolina (BUSC) high visibility statewide safety belt enforcement, public information and…
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National Police Week Honors Officers Lost in the Line of Duty
May 15, 2022
May 15-22nd is designated as National Police Week. Laurens County is blessed to have the best in law enforcement throughout the county. We are grateful for the service they provide…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Legislation to Strengthen S.C. Foster Care
May 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Director Michael Leach and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H.…
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LCSO Jail and Bail Round Up
May 8, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser was a great success despite the threat of bad weather on Friday. Community leaders, business owners, county council representatives…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures over $2 million for consumers deceived by TurboTax
May 4, 2022
AG Wilson Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services Attorney General Alan Wilson today secured over $2…
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LCSO Jail and Bail Fundraiser this Friday
May 4, 2022
The annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is this Friday. The event is the largest fundraiser for the sheriff’s office and the proceeds are…
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Medical Freedom Bill Signed into Law in South Carolina
May 2, 2022
Last week Governor Henry McMaster signed South Carolina House bill 3126 into law the legislation dealing with COVID-19 vaccine mandates in South Carolina. The lead sponsor, Rep. Stewart Jones (Laurens…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State receives $86.5 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 20, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
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Federal Court strikes down public transportation mask mandate
April 18, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a federal district court in Florida has vacated the mask mandate in place on airplanes and other modes of public transportation. South Carolina…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate action to end CDC’s unlawful mask mandate
March 29, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 20 other states in a multistate action against President Biden’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continued use of the unlawful mask mandate on…
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Laurens Law Enforcement Agencies Revamping Crime Stoppers Program
March 29, 2022
Law enforcement officers from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Laurens Police Department, and Clinton Police Department recently joined forces to reenergize the Laurens County Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers has…
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Jail and Bail Fundraiser for LCSO Set for May 6th
March 28, 2022
The annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is scheduled for Friday, May 6th. The event is the largest fundraiser for the sheriff’s office and…
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Forensic Nurse Examiner Task Force releases SAFE designation to support sexual assault victims
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Forensic Nurse Examiners Task Force, led by the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), joined Attorney General Alan Wilson today to release the state’s new Sexual Assault…
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SCDPPPS Receives Community Awareness Project Funding for 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
March 23, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has received funding from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) through a grant from the Office for…
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New law increases distance limits between a boat, docks in many S.C. waters, prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet
March 20, 2022
A new law signed into effect March 14 by Governor McMaster establishes on most of South Carolina’s major reservoirs a new 100-foot distance limit that boats underway must observe…
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21 other AGs file support for Attorney General Alan Wilson’s defense of South Carolina’s Fetal Heartbeat Law
March 16, 2022
The attorneys general of 21 other states have filed an amicus brief supporting South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s defense of the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law. Attorney General Wilson and…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 20 states in legal action against President Biden’s unlawful vaccine mandate for federal contractors
March 13, 2022
In an effort to protect South Carolina workers’ rights, Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining an effort against President Joe Biden’s federal contractor vaccine mandate. Attorney General Wilson joined 20…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 22 attorneys general in demanding Biden rescind Head Start mask mandate
March 13, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 22 other state Attorneys General in demanding the end of the Head Start program’s mask mandate. In November 2021, President Joe Biden and his…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Advances Appeal of Preliminary Injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Act
March 8, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has moved to have the entire Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals review a federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins nationwide investigation into TikTok
March 2, 2022
Attorneys General concerned for safety and well-being of children Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson: Drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson commit to $26 billion opioid agreement
February 28, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced last week the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names Eden Hendrick as next SCDJJ executive director
February 22, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Hendrick was named acting director in September of 2021 following the…
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Sheriff’s Office Receives Tactical Response Gear
February 13, 2022
Last Fall the Buzz shared a story about a donation of customized medical kits for the Laurens County Sheriff’s office. The Sawmill owner, Steve Brown worked with the founder of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues opinion on the legality of doctors prescribing alternative drugs to treat COVID-19
February 11, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson today released an opinion saying South Carolina doctors do have the authority to prescribe “off-label” drugs to treat COVID-19. “Our doctors, as well as their patients,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson continues to fight healthcare worker vaccine mandate in new filing
February 4, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is continuing the fight to protect South Carolina healthcare workers and their patients and employers from the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. In a new action…
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AG Alan Wilson announces South Carolina Partners with CFTC and 26 State Securities Regulators to Stop $68 Million Precious Metals Scheme that Targeted the Elderly
February 1, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that theAttorney General’s Office is participating in a multijurisdictional, coordinated enforcement action to stop a fraudulent precious metals scheme that involves investments exceeding…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Use Automatic License Plate Recognition Reader
January 25, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced the use of its new Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) reader. How does it work? The high-speed computer-controlled technology captures an image of each…
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Sheriff’s Office SOS Program Valentine’s Day Project
January 20, 2022
Earlier this month the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced their new community outreach program, Senior Outreach Services (SOS). Response to the program available to seniors 65 and over who live alone…
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South Carolina Election Law Update
January 19, 2022
South Carolina has updated an individual’s eligibility to vote. Starting Saturday, January 15, 2022, 17-year-olds who will turn 18-years-old on or before November 8, 2022 can register to vote in…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges FDA to preserve state regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids
January 19, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 states and territories urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to preserve state authority to enforce their consumer protection…
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Supreme Court rules on vaccine mandates for large businesses and healthcare workers
January 13, 2022
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued rulings on two cases dealing with vaccine requirements—one requiring businesses with 100 or more people to mandate their employees be vaccinated…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson works to stop international scam calls
January 12, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put in place measures that will help stem the tide of foreign-based illegal robocalls that attempt to scam…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Partner at Sumner & Todd
January 10, 2022
Upstate South Carolina attorney Steve Sumner has announced the addition of B. Scott Todd as a partner in his law practice. Moving forward, the firm will be known as Sumner…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2021 Annual Report
January 10, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2021 Annual Report at the State House today. Task Force leadership joined him…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches Project SOS – Senior Outreach Services
January 7, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is happy to announce our newest community outreach program: Project SOS (Senior Outreach Services). Project SOS is a free program available to seniors 65 and…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Judge blocks Head Start vaccine and mask requirement
January 2, 2022
A federal judge has again sided with Attorney General Alan Wilson and blocked the Head Start vaccine and mask mandate.. This is the fourth time courts have agreed with Attorney…
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AG Alan Wilson joins 24-state lawsuit to block President Biden’s Head Start mandates
December 22, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multi-state lawsuit against Joe Biden’s overreaching COVID mandates. The suit, led by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, takes aim at the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson files appeal on OSHA vaccine mandate ruling
December 20, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed with the Supreme Court of the United States early Saturday morning asking it to block the Biden administration’s OSHA vaccine mandate. The filing…
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Judge blocks vaccine requirement for federal contractors
December 9, 2021
A federal judge has again sided with Attorney General Alan Wilson and today blocked the vaccine requirement for federal contractors. This is the third time courts have agreed with Attorney…
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Federal Judge sides with AG Wilson and blocks healthcare worker vaccine mandate
December 1, 2021
On Tuesday, Federal Judge Terry A. Doughty in the U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana (Monroe) sided with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and blocked the federal government…
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SCDPS Announces Increased Enforcement, Thanksgiving Safety Breaks During The Long Holiday Travel Period
November 24, 2021
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to plan ahead for safe Thanksgiving travel. Troopers and officers from the South Carolina Highway Patrol and State…
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Attorney General Wilson joins coalition to support free speech of small business owners
November 23, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting free speech rights of small business owners. In Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop…
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County Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 23rd
November 21, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Leads Fight Against Vaccine Mandates on Three Fronts
November 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the state of South Carolina continue the fight against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates with three lawsuits now filed in federal court. Over the past month, the governor…
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Court agrees with AG Wilson and blocks “Tax Mandate” that didn’t allow states to cut taxes
November 16, 2021
A federal judge has agreed with Attorney General Alan Wilson and 12 other states that part of the stimulus plan that prohibits states from cutting taxes is unconstitutional. The judge…
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