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The School District 56 Board of Trustees agreed in August to name the Clinton High baseball and softball complex in honor of Coach Bill Rhodes, it was announced at half-time of Clinton's game against Mountain View Prep.

Hard Work, as its own reward

Bill Rhodes was a unique coach. Several times during a Friday evening Celebration of Life, you heard about how he could “chew your butt out” then give the players and students he disciplined and …

EARLY VOTING

Voting is underway in South Carolina in an election that could change control of Congress and is guaranteed to usher in new administrations in state government. Two weeks of early voting began …

DECISION 2026: Michanna Tate Builds Momentum in SC House District 14 Race with Multiple Endorsements

LAURENS COUNTY — Michanna Talley Tate, Democratic candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 14, announced today (Oct. 13) that her campaign has received several endorsements …

Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections

In the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and …
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Vic's View - 3 of 12 "immigrant" illegal voters

I’m no math whiz; but I’m pretty sure The White House is trying to tell us (in the graphic attached) that 9 of these 12 people, who are alleged to have committed election fraud, are Honest to …

Vic's View: Dude, I got the gold card

How soon they forget. For the price of a gold card you, too, can be an American citizen. And, like many a billionaire and other notorious creatures, for just a little more, you can be a Dual …

Remember the ‘us’ in the prayer to ‘give us this day our daily bread’

During last year’s interruption in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly known as food stamps, I was given the names of more than 100 people who would go without food if we …

BUSINESS: SC’s growth story is becoming the South’s growth story

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the country’s economic center of gravity continues to move south. My new report, Accelerating South , captures the scale of that shift: …

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The Devils defeated Mountain View Prep, 46-34, in region action behind the running of Angelo Cromer -- who, in this shot, goes heels over head for a short gain. On his next touch, Cromer scores a touchdown (next photo).

A mustard seed moved that mountain

The Clinton Red Devils took a question from SC Hall of Fame Coach Mike Ayers and the hard-work-gets-rewarded legacy of the late Bill Rhodes all the way to a hard-fought 46-34 win Friday over Mountain …
Kemaria Shelton -- Miss CHS

IN PHOTOS: How Clinton removed the Yellow Jackets' stinger

Angelo Cromer’s 4 touchdowns – 2 running, 1 receiving, 1 scooping up a fumble – paced the Clinton Red Devils to a 61-6 Homecoming win Friday night against a depleted Union County team that …

1 Mission, 1 Flag

On Friday, a day before the United States of America turned 250 years old, motorcycle riders from Laurens and Swannanoa, NC, participated in a handoff of the Nation of Patriots Patriot Tour American …

IN PHOTOS: 250th Happy Birthday America, Carolina Day in Laurens

Every school child in Laurens County should see this exhibit within the coming year. Because this -- this display right here in the middle of our County Seat - shows what it means to be an American. …
Videos

A Night of Christmas Magic on Broad Street

The Christmas spirit lit up 413 N. Broad Street one last time as families lined up to visit Santa at the Swayngham home. From free gifts and cookies to Mrs. Swayngham’s magical Christmas …

The Joanna Christmas Parade Highlight Video

Joanna’s Christmas parade brought hometown charm and holiday magic to a festive Sunday afternoon, filling the streets with cheerful music, vibrant floats, and families gathered together in true …

The Laurens Christmas Parade Highlight Video

Laurens brought the holiday magic on Saturday!  From festive floats to bright lights and big smiles, we caught all the best moments.

The Clinton Christmas Parade Highlight Video

Clinton’s Christmas parade brought bright smiles and holiday magic to a beautiful Saturday morning, filling the streets with festive music, colorful floats, and the joyful energy of families gathered together. The parade truly captured the spirit of the season, reminding everyone how special our community feels during the holidays.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Monte Dutton
Monte Dutton, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away at 68. An award-winning racing journalist, sportswriter, author, musician, and lifelong storyteller, Monte built a distinguished career covering …
Roger Leo Lambert
CLINTON - Roger Leo Lambert, age 77, widower of Sandra Hanley Lambert, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the home of his sister Robin, where he lived for many years.      …
Phyllis Ann Davis Kramm
GREENVILLE -- Phyllis Ann Davis Kramm, born July 31, 1939, in Kingsport, Tennessee, was the cherished daughter of George Walker Davis and Mildred Nones Davis.      A true …
Elmer Kyle Pridemore, Jr.
UNION - Elmer Kyle Pridemore, Jr., age 83, of Clinton, husband of Norma Childers Pridemore, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born on December 3, 1942, in Union, …
Nancy Elizabeth Braun (Kaminski)
Nancy Elizabeth Braun (Kaminski) passed away on October 9 th 2026 in her home at the Presbyterian Community in Clinton, SC after her fight with Ovarian Cancer and other long term health …
Sports

Cromer is Laurens County's top football player
Hello Everyone, The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, October 16th, the Player of the week is Clinton High School senior running back; defensive …
Angelo Cromer (1), 82 yards rushing against Chesnee
Red Devils fall in 3rd straight game
Clinton’s defense had one touchdown called back by a penalty, and the Red Devil offense also lost a score to a penalty as the visiting Devils’ playoff hopes took a serious blow in a 36-20 Friday …
It's Ours! -- Head Coach Matt Rahl & the PC Football Blue Hose celebrate the Cup coming to Clinton. -- Photo by Jeff Sochko / Tim Cowie Photography
We Earn The Cup
PC Athletics For the first time since the 1919 Cup was created in 2021, the Presbyterian College football team has grasped the cup, signifying the Carolina Border Clash rivalry against nearby …
Graydon Watkins (2) is Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week
Red Devil Junior Watkins is Touchdown Club's top player
Hello Everyone, The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, October 9th, the Player of the week is Clinton High School Junior wide receiver and …
Two running teams battle on the gridiron
"It was a bruising game."
Southside Christian celebrated its first region win of the season Friday at home, 28-24, by taking a knee at the Clinton 5-yard line, after the Red Devils took their final timeout with 1 minute to …
U Can't Touch This (ie, winning at Bailey Stadium)
The nation's fifth-longest FCS home winning streak stayed intact in dominant fashion on Saturday afternoon, as the Presbyterian College football team put the pedal to the metal and raced past St. …
Crime
JASON COREY SEXTON
REGIONAL CRIME: Child abuser sentenced to 30 years in prison
NEWBERRY — A man who admitted to sexually abusing a 5-year-old child was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Wednesday. Jason Corey …
Bagging Flock
Oconee County Council Member Matthew Dunham posted: “County Administrator Stewart Jones (former Laurens County Council member and State Representative from Laurens County) and I started bagging …
Alleged criminal sexual conduct with a minor charge
The state’s law enforcement agency has announced charges against Laurens County man for alleged criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged …
Glenn William Sickles, IV,
ATTORNEY GENERAL: Laurens County man, a Clinton fireman, arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charge
COLUMBIA - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Glenn William Sickles, IV, 34, of Clinton, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. …
NEVELLE SHABARR REID
Greenwood career criminal strikes out, sentenced to life without parole
GREENWOOD — A lifelong criminal offender will spend the remainder of his life behind bars under South Carolina’s “three strikes” laws after being convicted of smuggling drugs into the …
Fatality near Clinton - and another
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office has posted: “Per Patti Canupp, On September 22, 2026, Chief Deputy Coroner Ashley Rushton was notified of a death that occurred at Prisma Health Greenville …