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Lifeflight transports burn victim – Pelzer
A person was taken to the Burn Center in Augusta Monday afternoon. Life Flight helicopter landed at the Monkey Park in Pelzer and was...
Transport injured skateboarder – Williamston
Williamston firefighters set up a landing zone for Med-Trans 1 Monday afternoon. A patient was flown to the hospital after apparently falling off of...
Williamston approves zoning to allow hotels; terminates contract for codes enforcement
During their March 2 meeting Williamston Town Council approved a zoning change to allow hotels in the core commercial district, discussed a sidewalk project...
Resident questions Councilmember’s Ward representation
During the citizens comments portion of the March Williamston Town Council meeting, resident and property owner Janet Ford questioned how Councilman Tony Haygood could...
Williamston man sentenced to 20 Years – For Belton Dollar General Robbery
Thomas Britt Alewine of Williamston pled guilty last month to Attempted Murder and Armed Robbery for an incident last year at the Dollar General...
PBA to hold St. Patrick’s Celebration
The Palmetto Business Association (PBA) is planning a St. Patrick’s Day event to be held at Southeastern School of Auctioneering at 6 p.m. on...
Measles outbreak cases total 993
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting two new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number...
SLED warns “HereCity” SC news websites hacked
The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is warning that a number of news websites across the State using the "HereCity" platform have been hacked...
Reduce or clear suspended licenses this week
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will hold the 2026 Driver Suspension Eligibility Week (DSEW) statewide for drivers with licenses suspended for specific...
United Way to host Buy-A-Box Fundraiser
United Way of Anderson County will host their annual Buy-A-Box fundraiser on March 16th. The goal is to raise over $50,000 to fill 1,000...
Gas/oil prices spike following U.S. strikes on Iran
Average gasoline prices in Greenville have risen 48.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g, according to GasBuddy's survey of 452 stations...
News Week of Mar. 4, 2026
News Week of Mar. 4, 2026
Williamston Cemetery Committee updating records; planning cleanup and restoration – with volunteer help 2026/03/10
PBA plans St. Patricks...
Structure fire – H. I. Taylor Road
Whitefield, Cheddar, and West Pelzer firefighters responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived they found the remains of a structure that...
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Lifeflight transports burn victim – Pelzer
A person was taken to the Burn Center in Augusta Monday afternoon. Life Flight helicopter landed at the Monkey Park in Pelzer and was...
Transport injured skateboarder – Williamston
Williamston firefighters set up a landing zone for Med-Trans 1 Monday afternoon. A patient was flown to the hospital after apparently falling off of...
Structure fire – H. I. Taylor Road
Whitefield, Cheddar, and West Pelzer firefighters responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived they found the remains of a structure that...
Motor home destroyed – South Circle Drive
A motor home was destroyed by fire Thursday night near Piedmont. Firefighters from Piedmont; Wren, and West Pelzer responded. When firefighters arrived the home...
Space heater may have caused blaze –
Whitefield firefighters responded Saturday morning to a reported structure fire involving a detached storage building that had been converted into living quarters.
Occupants advised that...
Fiery wreck – one vehicle leaves scene – Greenville Drive
Williamston and West Pelzer firefighters responded to a fiery two vehicle wreck on Greenville Drive Saturday afternoon. Medshore and a QRV also responded along...
Firefighters from 7 departments respond to structure fire – Opt Road
Firefighters from Whitefield, Broadway, Hopewell, Cheddar, Williamston, Piercetown, and West Pelzer responded to a structure fire on Opt Road. When firefighters arrived just minutes...
ENTERTAINMENT
PBA plans St. Patricks Day Celebration
The Palmetto Business Association (PBA) is planning a St. Patrick’s Day to be held at Southeastern School of Auctioneering at 6 p.m. on March...
Disc golf, trail extensions will be opening soon in Williamston
New Disc Golf Course features special baskets
Volunteers and teams from across the Upstate met Saturday for a trial run, invitation-only tournament to try out...
Lander Library hosts Black History Month Program and Exhibit
By Wanda R. Walker
On Saturday, February 7 the Lander Memorial Library in Williamston hosted an overflow of citizens from Williamston, Pelzer and surrounding towns...
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