Laurens Police Investigate Unauthorized School Fundraisers

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 20, 2026 —

The Laurens Police Department has initiated an investigation into reports of individuals soliciting door-to-door donations, allegedly for the Sanders Middle School football team, in Laurens, South Carolina. Authorities are looking into claims that these solicitations may not be officially sanctioned by the school.

According to information provided, the individuals were reportedly going door-to-door seeking financial contributions for the Sanders Middle School football program. However, concerns have been raised regarding the legitimacy of these fundraising efforts and whether they have received the necessary authorization from the school administration.

The Laurens Police Department has stated that they are actively looking into the matter to determine the validity of the claims and the status of any official approval for such fundraising activities. The specific timeline for when these solicitations began or how long they have been occurring was not immediately available.

Further details regarding the individuals involved, the amounts potentially collected, or any specific methods used in the solicitations have not been publicly disclosed by the police department at this time. The department has not specified if any permits are required for such activities or if any violations have been identified.

At present, it remains unclear whether any official statement or clarification has been issued by Sanders Middle School or the Laurens County School District regarding the unauthorized fundraising claims. The investigation is ongoing, and the police department has not provided information on potential next steps or outcomes.

Story summarized from the original created by Tyler Scott on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.