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Man facing sexual exploitation charges; cameras placed in child’s bedroom – Williamston
LUCIO
Anderson County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a man after evidence showed he produced child sexual abuse material and placed a camera in a bedroom...
Anderson County man charged with gaming
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Eric Peoples, 55, with Operating a Gaming House and Operating a Slot, Video, or Gambling Devices...
Virtual hearing set for Duke rate increase – Signup deadline Nov. 6
Duke Energy is requesting another rate increase and customers can call in to a public hearing on Nov. 13 to make their thoughts known.
Duke...
SCDHEC reports measles outbreak in Upstate – no new cases since Friday
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting no new cases of measles in the state since Friday.
The South Carolina Department of...
Obituaries 11-5-2025
Carroll DeVall, Sandra Crotts, Arnold Navey, Stephanie Brown
Stephanie Brown
Stephanie Elizabeth Posey Brown of Williamston, 54, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.
Born in Easley, she...
One Percent Sales and Use Tax on the ballot in Anderson County – For...
The One Percent Sales and Use Tax to pay for road and safety improvements throughout Anderson County is back on the ballot for voters...
West Pelzer Mayor Resigns
The Town of West Pelzer announced last Thursday that Mayor Jim Riddle resigned from office effective immediately. The resignation was submitted to Town Council...
Special Election Jan. 20 to fill vacant Mayor seat – West Pelzer
The Town of West Pelzer announced last Thursday that Mayor Jim Riddle resigned from office effective immediately. The resignation was submitted to Town Council...
Forum held for SGFD Commissioner candidates
Candidates Address Pending Consolidation StudyÂ
By Charlene Spelts
Three of the four candidates for two of the seats open for re-election met in a public form...
Pelzer to vote on mayor; three council seats
Five candidates are running for two at-large seats on Pelzer Town Council and one more signed up for a seat filling an unexpired term...
Pelzer candidate response
The Journal recently posed five candidate questions concerning topics of interest to Pelzer voters over the past few weeks. Responses from candidates Mike Matthews,...
Anderson District One Board to approve calendar and discuss property
The Anderson School District One Board of Trustees met Tuesday (Oct. 28) for their regular monthly meeting.
Agenda items included approval of Local Board Approved...
Anderson County Legislative Delegation to appoint board positions
Anderson County Legislative Delegation will consider and appoint several board positions at its December meeting.
Included are four seats on the Anderson County Transportation Committee...
EMERGENCY SERVICES
One person injured – Welcome Road
One person was injured in a single car wreck Tuesday morning. The driver of the car was transported to the hospital by Medshore ambulance...
Two injured – River Road near Childress Circle
Two people were injured in a two vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon on River Road near Childress Circle. Powdersville firefighters responded to the wreck along...
Firefighters respond to house fire – Maxcy Drive
Firefighters from Cheddar, Whitefield, and Belton responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon on Maxcy Drive. Firefighters quickly contained the fire. Medshore and a...
Parked truck, utility pole struck – Lebby Street
West Pelzer firefighters await a state trooper at the scene of a wreck on Lebby Street Saturday night. A pickup truck driven west ran...
Cars strikes tractor trailer – Highway 20
A car struck a tractor trailer head on Thursday morning on Big Creek Road off Highway 20. The driver of the car was checked...
Strikes pole on West Main Street
Williamston firefighters along with police officers, Medshore ambulance service, and a QRV responded to a wreck Sunday night. A sport utility vehicle struck a...
Dropped phone reports automatic crash detected
A dropped phone may call 911 and report an automatic crash detected. Apple watches also have this feature. Should this happen to you please...
ENTERTAINMENT
Boo in the Park – Oct 18
Boo In The Park will be held 5 pm to 9 pm this Saturday, Oct. 18 in Mineral Spring Park.
This year the event will...
PBA Golf Tournament this Friday
The 2025 Palmetto Business Association Golf Tournament will take place on October 17 at Saluda Valley Country Club in Williamston.
Team registrations and tournament sponsorships...
More than 31,000 people attended Mill Town Players 11th season
12th season begins Sept. 26-27
The Mill Town Players finished up their 11th season with a crowd favorite, Austin Irby (aka "The Upstate's Elvis"), in...
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