The SC Highway Patrol is looking for a Honda van that they believe may have been the cause of an accident on Hwy. 29 Wednesday evening. Lance Cpl. David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol said that investigators are looking for a 2004 Honda Odyssey van that witnesses said caused a head-on collision Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.
Serious business
A SWAT member aims his weapon during a joint operation with the Williamston Police Department on East Caroline Street late Wednesday night. Multiple charges are expected on multiple individuals involved in recent burglaries in the area, according to Williamston Police Chief Tony Taylor who said the investigation is ongoing. SWAT was brought in due to stolen weapons being involved.
SWAT team brought in on Williamston arrests
SWAT members surround a home on East Caroline Street in Williamston late Wednesday night during a joint operation with the Williamston Police Department. (Photo by David Rogers)
The Williamston Police Department, Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies and Anderson County SWAT team were involved in a joint operation late Wednesday night in which several indivudials are facing multiple charges related to burglaries in the area.
According to Williamston Police Chief Tony Taylor, Williamston police officers stopped a vehicle fitting the description of a report of someone shooting from a vehicle.
Upon stopping the vehicle, the driver gave permission to search for weapons. During the search a laptop computer and other items were found in the vehicle, Taylor said.
Duncan Statement on Passing of Nelson Mandela
Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released the following statement on the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela:
Three injured – Hwy. 29
West Pelzer firefighters and Williamston EMS personal work at the scene of a accident on Highway 29 near Cherokee Road Wednesday evening. A Ford truck and a Jeep SUV almost collided head-on sending the driver of the Jeep and two small children, passengers to the hospital. (Photo by David Rogers)
Four injured in accident – US Hwy 29
A SC State Trooper examines a car that rear ended an SUV on US Highway 29 North Wednesday night. As workers were clearing another accident scene the second one happened. Both drivers and two children in the car were taken to the hospital. West Pelzer firefighters along with Pelzer and Williamston EMS responded to the call. Fog in the area at the time may have contributed to the accidents, officials said. (Photo by David Rogers)
Main Street Program gets underway with base assessment
By David Meade
Williamston’s new Main Street South Carolina Program will officially kick off with a baseline assessment that will be held over a two day period next week.
The Baseline Assessment will be held Monday and Tuesday Dec. 8 and 9 during which representatives of the National Main Street Center and Main Street South Carolina will meet with city officials and local leaders and committee members to begin sharing perspectives and vision for Williamston’s downtown and the Main Street program.
Main Street Williamston Update
Editor’s Note: Williamston’s new Main Street Program Director Carolina Alex will periodically have updates on the program published in a column in The Journal. The following is her first:
December Update
By: Caroline Alex
As the new Main Street Williamston Executive Director, I am thrilled to inform the town about a wonderful opportunity we have coming up next week. The town will be hosting two well-respected National Trust Main Street Senior Program Officers and the Main Street South Carolina Director this coming Monday (December 9th) and Tuesday (December 10th).
Funding approved for Born Learning trail
By David Meade
During their regular monthly meeting Monday, Williamston Town Council approved a learning trail project, updated police department procedures and authorized the fire department to begin searching for a new transport vehicle. The town’s new Main St. SC Executive Director Caroline Alex was also introduced at the meeting.
Gray Drive bridge, shed remain in limbo
By David Meade
During the Williamston Town Council meeting Monday, Pamela Owens, a resident of the Gray Drive area, asked about several items related to the neighborhood including the status of the Gray Drive bridge and a shed for the Gray Drive park. Owens has repeatedly asked about the projects during public comments portion of council meetings over the past few months.
