Arrest Report for December 11
Editor's Note: The following information is compiled from public arrests records from the Laurens County Detention Center. This information is presented with no intent of guilt or innocence. The date on this arrest report does not reflect the actual date of each listed arrest. It indicates the date the report was...
From citations to compassion: Inside Wellford PD’s new approach to policing
A local police chief is taking a different approach to community policing — one that doesn’t start with a citation, but with a conversation.
Hand Dancing in a 45 Speed Zone by Richard Allen Taylor
There is a hand dangling from the driver’s window. of the car ahead, a sight seen less often on hot days. jazzy, jumpy, full of jive, nothing limp or frumpy. about this music or this hand—it’s not a Lawrence. Welk hand, or an opera hand, it dances...
Neighbor puts out Upstate house fire caused by Christmas lights
INMAN, S.C. (WSPA) — A neighbor’s quick actions prevented a potential disaster early Sunday morning when a fire broke out at a home on Speakeasy Lane in Inman. The homeowners, who were in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, were alerted Sunday to the fire around midnight by a camera alarm on their phone. They watched as their...
Landrum Police Department issues phone scam alert
LANDRUM—The Landrum Police Department is warning residents about a recent surge in phone scams involving individuals impersonating police officers. Community members have reported receiving calls from scammers falsely claiming to be department officers, stating that the recipients have active warrants or outstanding...
City of Greenville Audit Shows Millions In Savings
City manager Shannon Lavrin said in a press release” the City of Greenville is not only financially sound but well-positioned for future growth…”
NC could see a measles outbreak soon. We talked to infectious disease experts
South Carolina is experiencing a measles outbreak, and we’re wondering if North Carolina will start to see that here soon too. The News & Observer spoke with Dr. David Weber (Medical Director of UNC Medical Center’s Department of Infection Prevention) and Dr. David Wohl (Professor of Medicine in UNC’s Division of...
Professional pig farrier travels countrywide to provide specialized care
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - There’s a lot more to Emily Mohring’s job than how she describes it. “I give pigs custom pedicures,” Mohring said. The professional pig farrier is based in Northern Texas and travels across the country to provide specialized care. She and her small team of farriers care for...
Duke Energy shares ways to save energy and money as temperatures plunge next week
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - With frigid temperatures forecast to arrive early next week, Duke Energy is committed to helping customers save energy and money as heating systems work harder to combat the cold. By acting now, customers can take more control of their energy use – even as temperatures drop well below freezing.
GSP Airport traffic reduced to one lane
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport issued a traffic notice Thursday morning, reducing GSP Drive to one lane due to construction. Drivers are advised to slow down and use caution when traveling through the construction zone. Increased traffic is expected, and travelers should allow extra...

















