The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 183 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including four additional deaths.

The latest confirmed COVID-19 cases by ZIP code have been reported by DHEC. 

Today at approximately 12:35pm, deputies were dispatched to Highway 92 in Gray Court in reference to a three-year-old female missing from the residence.

Dr. Roy Campbell, a history professor at Presbyterian College, has a similar daily routine as many families nowadays amid the coronavirus epidemic.

Laurens residents Keith and Dianne Belsom came up with a creative idea to celebrate Easter while maintaining social distancing guidelines. Since COVID-19 has halted holiday services, the Belsoms are lighting up Laurens County with crosses to remember Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection.     

Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, will close for business on Easter Sunday, April 12, to provide hardworking associates a day of rest with family. The grocer is also introducing additional prec…

Dr. Austin Shull, professor of biology at Presbyterian College, is mentioned this week in a National Geographic article about coronavirus tests. Shull helps provide descriptions of how PCR (or polymerase chain reaction), used in coronavirus testing, works. 

College is a second home for many of our students, and during this pandemic, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation understands that some students may have new academic concerns, and may have issues with basic necessities like paying for food, rent, and childcare as their incomes ar…

Prisma Health has added in-house COVID-19 sample testing at the end of last week in both the Midlands and Upstate.

The SC Department of Employment and Workforce released their initial unemployment insurance claims data on Thursday for the week ending March 28, 2020.

In order to minimize face-to-face contact and the risk of spreading the COVID-19 infection, Self Regional Healthcare has established Virtual Visits at all of their physician practice offices.

A Clinton daycare that has been in business for over 50 years is closing after a worker tested positive for COVID-19.

Laurens County Adult Education is developing an Online GED class for anyone interested in completing their GED.

Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

You have probably heard that on March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, available here.

For the past 17 years, Presbyterian College students have presented honors research in the spring during the College’s Honors Day Symposium.

As candidate filing in Laurens County came to a close today at noon, local and statewide races are now set for the June 9 primary and the Nov. 3 general election. 

Three Clinton High School students have been accepted into the John De La Howe School of Agriculture in McCormick. 

Two Laurens County industries are now assisting the healthcare industry in the fight against the coronavirus.

Prisma Health has received countless inquiries from area businesses, community organizations and individuals who would like to help provide necessary supplies during the COVID-19 public health crisis. We appreciate our local communities’ desire to come together during this time of need. The …