AREA NEWS
Anderson County Council recognizes Career & Technology Center for achievements
By Stan Welch
The Anderson County Council passed a resolution Tuesday night recognizing the extraordinary achievements of the Anderson County Career Center for Districts One...
Pre-HOWDY cleanup
PHSJROTC cadets were out in the community last week picking up trash along several key roads including Cherokee Rd., Palmetto Rd., Courtney Rd, Hardwood...
Envision Williamston “HOWDY” cleanup set for April 28
On Saturday, April 28th at 8am, Envision Williamston and the Town of Williamston will be co-hosting the 2nd Annual Hands on Williamston Day Y’all...
Fuel spill lawsuit revived after Appeals Court reverses ruling
By Stan Welch
A lawsuit against Kinder Morgan concerning a 2014 fuel spill near the Belton tank farm facility was revived recently when the 4th...
Crimestoppers honors Williamston officers
Williamston police officers Cason Brown, Kyle Haigler and Brantley Creel were honored at the recent Anderson County CrimeStoppers meeting for their diligence in following...
Williamston Police investigate thefts, breakins
Williamston Police Officers investigated a number of break-ins and thefts recently. Among incidents investigated were:
Apr. 9 - Lance Gray of 116 Shore Dr., Williamston...
Former Sheriff Johnny Mack Brown to serve as Interim Sheriff
Former Greenville County Sheriff Johnny Mack Brown has been sworn in as Sheriff of Greenville County following the indictment and removal of Sheriff Will...
Around the County . . .
Anderson County Public Works Department reported the following projects underway:
Building and Codes
1. PERMITS SUBMITTED: 11 Single-Family Dwellings; 6 Addition/Renovation; 9 Detached Garage/Accessory Buildings; 10...
Obituaries Week of April 18, 2018
DON ROPER, JOE LINDLEY, WALTER COKER, EDWIN LIPSCOMB, DAVID RICHARDSON
DON ROPER
PIEDMONT – Donald Lionel “Don” Roper, 83, beloved husband of Evelyn Cowart Roper and father of Donna...
News Week of Apr. 11, 2018
News Week of April 11, 2018
Occupants escape mobile home fire – Roy Court
Piedmont firefighters work to extinguish a mobile home fire early Monday morning on Roy Court. The home was fully involved when firefighters arrived. South...
One injured in motorcycle accident – Dartmouth Drive
Piedmont firefighters along with Greenville County EMS personnel take a patient to an ambulance after a motorcycle accident Friday evening. The accident happened near...
EMS and Fire respond to multiple accidents – Hwy. 153
Powdersville firefighters along with Pelzer EMS responded to a multiple vehicle accidents on Highway 153 Sunday evening. Pelzer EMS transported the injured to an...
EMERGENCY SERVICES
One injured in motorcycle accident – Dartmouth Drive
Piedmont firefighters along with Greenville County EMS personnel take a patient to an ambulance after a motorcycle accident Friday evening. The accident happened near...
EMS and Fire respond to multiple accidents – Hwy. 153
Powdersville firefighters along with Pelzer EMS responded to a multiple vehicle accidents on Highway 153 Sunday evening. Pelzer EMS transported the injured to an...
Armed robbery at Canes Corner – Hwy. 81
An armed robbery was reported at Canes Corner Saturday night. The suspect fled the store at Highway 81 and Wren School Road. Anderson County...
Pelzer woman fatally injured when vehicle strikes tree – W. Butler Road
The Greenville County Coroner said a woman has died after a car accident Sunday. The collision occurred on W. Butler Road. The coroner identified...
Piedmont man killed in crash – Old Pelzer Road
SC Highway Patrol Troopers said a man died after a car accident in Greenville County early Sunday morning. The collision occurred on Old Pelzer...
Driver uninjured after swerving to avoid animal
South Greenville firefighters work at the scene of an accident Friday night. The driver of a sport utility vehicle apparently swerved to avoid an...
Loses control while chasing another car
Whitefield firefighters work at the scene of an accident Friday night on Big Woods Circle. The driver of the car lost control in a...
ENTERTAINMENT
Pelzer Flea & Farmers Market to open Saturday
The first Town of Pelzer Flea and Farmers market will be held this Saturday, April 14 at the Monkey Park.
The Pelzer Flea & Farmers...
Civil War skirmish re-enactment this weekend – April 6-8
The Brown’s Raid on Anderson Civil War re-enactment will take place this weekend, Apr. 6-8 near Honea Path.
The living history encampment commemorate the last...
Mill Town Players “To Kill a Mockingbird” underway
The Mill Town Players production of To Kill a Mockingbird is currently underway at the Historic Pelzer Auditorium. The play runs for weekends through...
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