It’s almost Christmas for Kids season! Applications will be available in our front lobby beginning October 30th. You do not need to bring anything-just pick up an application and take it with you. All instructions and proof documents needed are listed on the front of the application. Interviews are required. Christmas for Kids assistance is available to children from newborn through age 14. If you have any questions or wish to sponsor a child, call 864-681-4509. The deadline

We extend a heartfelt "Thank you" to American Legion Post 25 for once again hosting their annual Toy Drive which benefits our Christmas for Kids program! Now in its 6th year, this event is a testament to the generosity and community spirit of those who work together to make sure local children experience the joy of Christmas. Join Post members on Saturday, November 14th at Noon. Whether you participate in the ride or not-stop by, show your support, and bring a new, unwrapped

The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is proud to again partner with American Legion Post 25 and Keep Laurens County Beautiful for the Wattsville Community Cleanup this Saturday, October 24th! Safety vests, trash bags, and gloves will be provided by KLCB. All we need is you. Bring your family, church group, or business to lend a helping hand. A cleaner community starts with all of us.

On October 20th at approximately 8:15PM, deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Wendy’s on Highway 56 in Clinton in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, deputies located an individual who had sustained a gunshot wound. Nearby, an officer with the Clinton Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle and detained the individual. Investigation revealed that an altercation had occurred between the two individuals and sh

LOCATED SAFE BOLO Missing Adult James Wilson Parsons Age: 82 6’1 185 pounds Missing from Cow Trail in Gray Court since 10:45am. Last seen wearing khaki pants and a red and white shirt. Mr. Parsons is driving a 1991 grey Dodge truck, tag number QSM947. Vehicle last observed on Flock in Spartanburg at 2:45PM at Cross Keys and Blackstock Road. If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of Mr. Parsons, contact Laurens County Dispatch at 864-984-2523

🐾 REMINDER: K9 FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY! 🐾 Come out and support the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 Program this Saturday, September 12, from 10 AM-1 PM at Tractor Supply in Laurens! We’ll have a K9 demonstration at noon, vendors, kids activities, hot dogs, and LOTS of great raffle items up for grabs! Tractor Supply-917 E. Main Street, Laurens Thank you to our sponsors: Tractor Supply, Mark Taylor/Taylor Farms, PRTC, Laurens Co Water and Sewer and Mr. Curlee! We apprecia

Today, the Laurens Raiders and Clinton Red Devils put the rivalry aside and came together for a common good at Pathwise! Our friends at Pathwise have been hard at work collecting peanut butter and jelly for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to distribute to local food banks and blessing boxes throughout our community as part of our Family Assistance initiative. And, as usual, they went above and beyond! 🍇Clinton fans donated more than 400 jars of jelly! 🥜Raider fans donat

The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Shelter would like to recognize the incredible generosity of our community for helping make a long-awaited need a reality. Thanks to the overwhelming support of citizens, businesses, along with the support of Laurens County Council, our Animal Shelter now has a dedicated transport van! This van is a lifeline that will allow staff to transport animals to rescue partners, vet appointments, adoption events, and foster homes; helping

🐾 Calling All Vendors & Community Sponsors! 🐾 The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is gearing up for our annual K9 Fundraiser on Saturday, September 12, and we'd love to have you join us! We're currently looking for: 🐾Vendors 🐾Business sponsors 🐾Raffle prize donations There is NO vendor fee. Instead, we simply ask that vendors make a donation to our K9 Program on the day of the event. **Please note: Our food vendor has already been secured. This event is fun for the wh

On July 15, 2026, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office assisted the DEA with a federal arrest warrant for distribution of Fentanyl resulting in death. This arrest is the result of an investigation initiated by a Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Investigator. Investigators and deputies attempted to make contact with the subject via traffic stop in Gray Court at approximately 8AM, at which time a brief vehicle pursuit occurred. However, the individual was arrested shortly thereaf