The Clinton Chronicle

24/11/2023

21/11/2023

👏 Exciting news! 🎉
Congratulations to my friend, Chief Sonny Ledda, on being sworn in as President of the SC Police Chief’s Association for 2024! 🚔 Looking forward to a year of great accomplishments and positive impact in South Carolina.
Respectfully,
Keith Grounsell
Chief of Police
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City of Clinton, SC

21/11/2023

Resident Myra Nichols enjoys a lovely autumn afternoon in the front courtyard of .

21/11/2023

21/11/2023

The Artist’s Coop is hosting a sip, snack, and shop event
Saturday November 25th
From 11am- 4pm
You can enjoy coffee, tea, cocoa, cookies, and a variety of other snacks
as you browse
We still have the dot sell going on until Dec 15th
You can purchase original paintings at 25% or 50% off

We look forward to seeing you!

15/11/2023

Human remains found by a landowner in Joanna on October 1, 2023 have been identified as a Joanna man, missing since 2017.

14/11/2023

Mark you calendars! We will be open for lunch Sunday November 19th 11-3. This is just a one time deal since we'll be closed Thanksgiving day! Spread the word!

14/11/2023

Planning is underway for the 18th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

We are excited to offer Dine In, Take Out and Delivery options this year! Reservations are required in order to receive a meal to ensure we have enough.

If you, or someone you know, is in need of a meal this Thanksgiving, please contact Lisa at 864-547-1007

If you are interested in volunteering, please click this link:
https://forms.gle/9GKdLMFCy3BpfGfV9

Please join us in prayer as we prepare to be the hands and feet of Jesus again this Thanksgiving!

14/11/2023

CFD was dispatched to Highway 56 South, Clinton on Sunday for an overturned vehicle. Arriving on scene, firefighters found a tanker on its side leaking jet fuel. Capt. Ryan Garrett, Lt. Will Sickles, and Firefighter Eric Caughorn jumped into action to stop and seal the leak. Other Firefighters assisting on scene were Fire Chief Jeremy Marshall, Capt. Boyd Taylor, Firefighter Engineer Scott Haney and Firefighter Nate Hall and Capt. Ashley Plaxico and Firefighter Zach Lollis from Joanna Fire Department. Just another day of teamwork from multiple departments doing what they do best!

09/11/2023

On Monday, the Laurens County Council should reveal the name of a company that will invest $600 Million and create 400 jobs. The name is not listed in the FILOT agreement in the county council's agenda packet for final reading but should be made public Monday night. This will be too late for The Chronicle's Monday deadline for Nov 15 issue. Also to be acted on: Project Tomahawk $5.09M investment, no jobs listed; Project Thyme - Fibertex $17.6M & 38 jobs; & Project Santa - Alupress $25.988M & 64 jobs. The meeting is livestreamed on the county's website.

09/11/2023

View Patricia Fryfogle Hartley's obituary, send flowers and find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/11/2023

𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐍!

Home Opener Tonight. See you at 7!

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09/11/2023

On Friday, November 10, OUR Red Devils will host Broome in the 2nd round of the SC High School League AAA playoffs. Kickoff is at 7:30 in Wilder Stadium. Tickets are $10/person, a price set by the SC High School League. Only SC High School League passes will be accepted for admission to the game; ho...

09/11/2023

Another great night for the Red Devils!

05/11/2023

One person is dead after a shooting on Alexs Run, near Broad Street, in Clinton on Saturday, according to the Clinton Police Department (CPD).

03/11/2023

Daffodils for Remembrance

03/11/2023

03/11/2023

02/11/2023

On October 24, deputies responded to Airport Road in reference to a shooting incident. Victims stated they heard several gunshots coming from the roadway while they were in the garage and observed a bullet hole in the window of their vehicle. After further investigation, it was determined that Randerio Taylor was a person of interest.

On October 31, Taylor was involved in a pursuit with Clinton Police Department and was taken into custody. Evidence obtained with a search warrant after this arrest led to Randerio Taylor of Laurens being charged in connection to the shooting incident on Airport Road:

-Possession of Firearm by Person Convicted of Violent Felony
-Malicious Injury to Property
-Possession of Weapon During Violent Crime
-Attempted Murder

Clinton Police Department charged Taylor with Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Driving Under Suspension 2nd Offense.

“Once again, an individual who has no interest in living a productive life. Hopefully he will be prosecuted and imprisoned where he belongs before an innocent life is lost.” – Sheriff Don Reynolds

01/11/2023

Rock your holiday gifts. Next weekend!

01/11/2023

30/10/2023

30/10/2023

Tuesday, Nov. 7 - PC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT. Ashley Horvat, Associate Concertmaster of the South Carolina Philharmonic, will perform the Violin Concerto No. 2 by Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

29/10/2023

To all the people who serve as first responders to keep us safe — you have our gratitude today on National First Responders Day and every day of the year. First Responders have demanding jobs that require bravery, compassion, and personal sacrifice. We appreciate all you do daily for your communities. Thank you!

29/10/2023

Thank you to everyone for supporting our team and coaches during the first year of varsity football! We look forward to seeing this program continue to evolve as we move forward! Everyone at TCS and beyond are so proud of the team and their growth this season!

25/10/2023

Laurens County Trails Association is excited to be opening another trail. While the trail is short, it will open up an under-served area of the county with a historic trail and green space.

Never heard of Rosemont Plantation, you say? It was the home of Ann Pamela Cunningham, who started the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association - which raised funds to save and restore Mount Vernon, George Washington's home.

25/10/2023

The Laurens County Public Libraries are a South Carolina public library system that consists of the main location in Laurens, a branch location in Clinton, and a bookmobile.

25/10/2023

Our Gala is just around the corner, we hope you plan to attend. Ticket deadline coming soon. Tiffany Ervin will be our guest speaker and well worth your time!

25/10/2023

📣 THE FALL FESTIVAL IS BACK 📣

This Saturday (October 28th) 3 - 5:30 p.m. dress up and bring the whole family (and all your friends) to the Glow In The Dark Fall Festival!

We'll have games, prizes, candy, a Cake Walk, Hot Dogs, and more 🎉 🌭 🍰 🍭 🎈

Comment below what you'll be dressing up as! 🤩 🤩 🤩

25/10/2023

🚨 According to the Laurens Police Department, James Boyter, 56, of Laurens, SC, is facing serious charges including unlawful use of the telephone, communicating a bomb threat, and Breach of Peace High and Aggravated Nature (BOPHAN). These charges stem from an alarming incident at a local medical facility late yesterday, which resulted in a building evacuation and a significant police response. Following a thorough investigation, authorities have confirmed that the threat was not deemed credible and the public was not in any danger.

25/10/2023