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🌱 How Laurens law enforcement is honoring the Greenwood officer killed in crash

Laurens, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Laurens law enforcement is honoring the Greenwood officer killed in crash

Also on today's calendar: Laurens County 4-H Herd & Harvest Club and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Law enforcement react to fatal officer-involved crash in Greenwood (wspa.com) — Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and Laurens Police Department are publicly offering prayers and support after a Greenwood police officer was killed in a Monday crash. Law enforcement agencies across the Upstate are sharing condolences as investigators continue probing the collision, with more details expected at a Greenwood City Hall press conference.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Woodruff RB Gibson commits to Penn State (wspa.com)

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  • Service and Sacrifice: Acknowledging Upstate South Carolina Law Enforcement During National Police Week (whosonthemove.com)
  • LEAD Upstate announces Kelly Willenberg as Presenting Sponsor for 2026 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (whosonthemove.com)

Ok Laurens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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