50 Years Ago

50 years ago – December 16, 1975: Bank robbers still at large

A month later, the robbers of Knight State Bank in Dexter are still at large - This and more ... 50 years ago today.

Latest in 50 Years Ago
50 years ago – December 9, 1975: Laurens deputy shoots driver

On this day 50 years ago: A man is shot by a Laurens County deputy after speeding through two roadblocks and attempting to plow through a third.

50 years ago – December 2, 1975: Morris Bank robber pleads guilty

The suspect in the Morris Bank robbery pleads guilty, and staff promotions at The Courier Herald: This and more topped headlines on December 2, 1975

50 years ago: Thanksgiving celebration, closings

Dublin prepares for the Thanksgiving holiday ... and more ... on this day 50 years ago.

Consent decree issued on election

The news from this day 50 years ago.

First Laurens County draft cards drawn

The first draft cards drawn in Laurens County and more topped in the headlines on this day 50 years ago.

50 years ago: Possum Hollow raises $16K for church

A collection of stories from this day 50 years ago, headlined by the fundraising efforts of the Possum Hollow country fair.

50 years ago: City to have meeting on election process

A collection of stories from the news on this day 50 years ago, including a city council meeting concerning the election process in Dublin.

50 years ago: Progress seen in suit settlement

The Dublin City Council is set to consider conditions in the ongoing Voting Rights Act suit - this story and more topped the headlines in this day 50 years ago.

50 years ago: Man to swim river to raise funds for heart machine

Charlie Bass prepares to take to the Oconee to rainse money for a new heart machine for the hospital.

Sovrn Pixel