Attorney General Alan Wilson urges FCC to clarify rules concerning consent for telemarketing robocalls and texts
June 7, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a coalition of 28 state attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission to clarify the federal rules requiring telemarketers to obtain…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Invites Public Comment Through Online Accreditation Portal
June 6, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services was awarded accredited status by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) in July 2018. As a…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Earns Accreditation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Council
June 6, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC: The Fountain Inn Police Department proudly announces its recent achievement of accreditation from the esteemed South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Council (SCLEA). This significant milestone recognizes the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges legislators to pass bond reform bill
June 5, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson and State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Keel are urging legislators to pass bond reform by sending a letter to Senate President Thomas Alexander, House Speaker…
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Laurens Police Department Partnered with Law Enforcement Leadership LLC to Host Leadership Training
June 5, 2023
Last week the Laurens Police Department (LPD) partnered with Anthony Burgess and Law Enforcement Leadership LLC to host a leadership training course. Participants from nine law enforcement agencies were in…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Biden Administration over unlawful open-border policies
June 2, 2023Along with 17 other states, Attorney General Alan Wilson sued the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, that would incentivize immigrants to…
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SC Department of Public Safety Requests Public Input
May 30, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety strives to meet and maintain the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Part of meeting those…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Protects Life, Signs Fetal Heartbeat and Protection From Abortion Act
May 26, 2023
Yesterday, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and the pro-life community to sign S. 474, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, into law.…
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County Council Budget Workshop – Thursday, May 25
May 24, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a budget planning workshop on Thursday, May 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Laurens County 2023 Officer of Year Announced
May 24, 2023
Last week was Law Enforcement Appreciation week. This week, officers from Clinton and Laurens Police and deputies from the Sheriff’s office gathered with community supporters for the annual officer of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls
May 23, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson today sued a telecommunications company and its owner and vice president for allegedly being responsible for billions of illegal robocalls. Attorney General Wilson sued Michael D.…
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Lander’s Chief of Police Receives Mary Frances Poole Alston Award
May 23, 2023
Lander University has selected Greg Allen, an employee who “exemplifies integrity,” as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. Allen, chief of Lander’s Police Department, was…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces First Certified Ground Defense Instructor
May 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) recognizes Cherokee County Agent-In-Charge (AIC) Dinah Foster as the agency’s first Certified Ground Defense Instructor. AIC Foster attended an…
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LPD Chief Grounsell Graduates from FBI National Command Course
May 23, 2023
Laurens Police Chief Keith Grounsell graduated from the FBI National Command Course in Quantico, Virginia at the FBI Academy last week. The course is an invitation only and 52 Police…
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Laurens Police Department Promotion of Tyler Powell
May 22, 2023
The Laurens Police Department has promoted Sgt. Tyler Powell to Lieutenant in Uniform Patrol. “As a Sgt Tyler Powell exemplified many great qualities of a leader and is a key…
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LCSO Jail and Bail See Who Went to Jail
May 22, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office annual Jail and Bail event was a great success thanks to the generosity and willingness of their “inmates.” Inmates from across the county were booked,…
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LCSO Jail and Bail Event this Friday
May 17, 2023
The annual Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Jail and Bail fundraiser is this Friday, May 19. The list of community leaders going to jail is growing and they need your help…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Fights to Protect Women’s Sports
May 16, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is fighting back against the Biden Administration’s latest proposed rule change to Title IX that would threaten women’s sports and critical protections. Attorney General Wilson led…
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LCSO New Evidence Facility Now Open
May 15, 2023
Last week the Laurens County Sheriff’s office held the ribbon cutting for the new evidence facility located at 150 Templeton Road in Laurens. The building was much needed as the…
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SCDPS Announces Annual Buckle Up South Carolina Campaign
May 15, 2023
Featuring New Logo, PSA, and Spokesperson The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide are focusing on seat belt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day…
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National Police Week – Thanking our Local Law Enforcement
May 15, 2023
Monday, May 15, is National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day and this week is National Police Week (May 14 – 20, 2023). Here’s the history behind it: In 1962, President…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Announces Retirement After Thirty-One Years of Service
May 9, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC: After a distinguished 31-year career with the City of Fountain Inn Police Department, Police Chief Michael Hamilton has announced his retirement, effective July 31. “It has been…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads Multistate Charge Against Biden Administration’s Decision to Prioritize the Right Whale in the Wrong Way
May 8, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson led a letter to push back against the Biden Administration’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule because it…
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Ribbon Cutting for New Evidence Facility for the Sheriff’s Office Set for May 11
May 8, 2023
Sheriff Reynolds and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite you to the ribbon cutting of our new Evidence Facility, located on Templeton Road. The completion of this…
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Laurens Native Attorney Scott Todd selected to ‘Rising Stars’ list
May 6, 2023
Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been selected to the Super Lawyers 2023 South Carolina Rising Stars list. He is a partner at Sumner & Todd Attorneys…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces distribution of $141 million settlement to millions of low-income Americans deceived by TurboTax owner Intuit
May 4, 2023Consumers to Receive Checks in the Mail from Multistate Settlement Without Needing to File a Claim Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson & 25 other attorneys general urge Biden administration to provide Medicare coverage for Alzheimer’s treatment
May 1, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide coverage for a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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Automatic License Plate Readers Help LPD Apprehend Suspect
April 24, 2023
Last week the Laurens Police Department (LPD) began installing 25 Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) to help them solve crimes. You can read more about them by clicking HERE. Days…
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The Laurens Police Department Installing 25 License Plate Reading Cameras to Help Solve Crime
April 21, 2023
During the week of April 20, 2023, the Laurens Police Department started installing 25 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras to solve and reduce crime. This installation will take place…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads multistate amicus brief defending parental speech
April 19, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson filed an amicus brief, with nine other attorneys general, aimed at protecting parents’ free speech, in the Moms for Liberty – Brevard County, Florida v. Brevard…
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LCSO Jail & Bail Set for May 19
April 19, 2023
The annual Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Jail and Bail fundraiser is set for Friday, May 19. Now in its fifth year, all proceeds from the fundraiser goes to support their…
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Lander’s Third Annual Art Walk Celebrates Students’ Creativity and Passion
April 17, 2023
Looking out the car window at clouds on family road trips inspired the gloriously bright paintings that Kephira Davis created for Lander University’s third annual Uptown Art Walk and BFA…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Launch of 8th Judicial Circuit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
April 17, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the launch of the 8th Judicial Circuit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force from the steps of the Greenwood County Courthouse. The regional task force was…
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LCSO is Building Relationships of Trust One Fist Bump at a Time
April 3, 2023
Last Friday was a cold Spring morning but a great day for the second Fist Bump Friday. On Friday Laurens County Sheriff, Don Reynolds and Deputies were on the scene…
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Laurens Police Department Officers Graduate from South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
April 3, 2023
Last week Laurens Police Department (LPD) Officers Heather Hall and Officer Tayquon Johnson graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as certified class 1 law enforcement officers after 12…
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City of Clinton Public Hearing – Monday, April 3
March 28, 2023
The City of Clinton will hold a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm. on April 3, 2023 in City Council Chambers at 211 N. Broad Street, Clinton South Carolina. The purpose…
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Laurens Police Department to Present Annual Safetypup® Program
March 27, 2023
The Laurens Police Department (LPD) will present a child safety and drug education program to reach children kindergarten through 5th grade. LPD is participating in the National Child Safety Council’s…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Impersonation of an Officer During a Recent Traffic Stop
March 15, 2023
Fountain Inn Police Chief Michael Hamilton released a statement and public service announcement on Tuesday regarding a traffic stop this past weekend that involved an individual impersonating a law enforcement…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins brief filed with U.S. Supreme Court in support of fairness in women’s sports
March 14, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined attorneys general from 20 other states today in filing a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to remove an injunction blocking West Virginia’s…
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Law Office of Brittany Gray
March 9, 2023
The Law Office of Brittany Gray is a local law firm that focuses on family law, probate law, and estate planning. We offer services to clients throughout Greenville, SC, including…
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The Voters have Spoken – Here are the results of the Municipal Elections
March 8, 2023
Voter turnout for the municipal elections on Tuesday was 23.39 percent. When the polls closed, at 7 pm and the ballots were counted, 2,189 of the 9,400 registered voters cast…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 46-state coalition asking court to order TikTok to preserve and produce company communications critical to multistate investigation
March 7, 2023Amid the ongoing youth mental health crisis, Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 46 states in asking a state court in Tennessee to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to…
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Four Way Stop Coming to Intersection in Clinton
February 26, 2023
Stop! The intersection at West Main Street and Laurens Street in Clinton will be a 4-way stop intersection effective March 1. This is the intersection at the Cotton Loft. At…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services K9 Chip to Get Donation of Body Armor
February 23, 2023
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services K9 Chip will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in…
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City of Fountain Inn Recognizes Top Employees
February 22, 2023
Fountain Inn recently announced the annual awards acknowledging those who go above and beyond in the work to make Fountain Inn the best “inn” in South Carolina. “These individuals exemplify…
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SC Department of Public Safety Announces Special Enforcement in Targeted Counties Including Laurens County
February 21, 2023
Motorists in Lexington and Laurens counties will see additional enforcement over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety continues its ACE (Area Coordinated Enforcement) to reduce…
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Laurens Police Chief Selected to attend FBI National Command Course
February 21, 2023
The Laurens Police Department announced today that Chief Keith Grounsell was selected to attend the FBI National Command Course (NCC) Session 4 (May 15-19, 2023) in Quantico, Virginia at the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate lawsuit against EPA to protect states’ sovereignty over water and land
February 17, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of more than 20 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect states’ ability to govern their…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson responds to Biden’s State of the Union call to ban assault weapons
February 15, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other state attorneys general today called out President Biden’s recent irresponsible, radical, and unconstitutional statements he made during the State of the Union demanding…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches Special Needs Registry
February 15, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the implementation of our Special Needs Registry. Currently, Laurens County Sheriff’s Office deputies already communicate information to dispatch to keep information…
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