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Controversy Prompts Park Closure
Williamston police and fire personnel closed the Mineral Spring Park Friday afternoon at five after controversy arose on social media about a convicted sex...
Town officials explain decision to close park
On April 8, 2026, the Williamston Police Department became aware of social media posts expressing concern about a member of the Mobile Outreach Ministry,...
Organizers now accepting applications for vendors – Pig in the Park Craft Market
Organizers are now accepting vendor applications for a Craft Market to be held at Mineral Spring Park during the Pig in the Park BBQ...
Working On Williamston – Town Cleanup April 18
Envision Williamston and the Town of Williamston will hold a town clean up day this Saturday, April 18 from 8 am to 12 noon....
Open Bass Tournament Saturday – Lake Hartwell
There will be an Open Bass Tournament on Lake Hartwell this Saturday, April 18. The event will be held 6:30 am-2:30 pm at the...
State Chili Cook-off Championship April 18 in Belton
The aroma of simmering spices, the buzz of friendly competition, and the laughter of family fun are all set to return to downtown Belton...
Be aware of effects of Kratom
Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore, Coroner is urging the community to be aware of the serious and potentially deadly risks associated with Kratom.
Kratom -also...
Armed-robbery suspect arrested in Georgia
An armed-robbery suspect is in custody after fleeing to Georgia on Monday morning.
According to the Sheriff's Office, Joshua Lee Fowler is facing an armed...
4,500 pounds of litter removed from local roads – Palmetto AFJROTC Clean Up
Over the course of three days, the Palmetto High School AFJROTC proved that service to the community is just as important as classroom learning....
One person injured – Greenville Street and First Baptist Church Road
Piedmont firefighters work at the scene of a single vehicle wreck early Saturday morning. It happened at the intersection of Greenville Street and First...
Officer’s Quick Action Saves Apartments – Minor St. and Middleton Blvd.
Williamston firefighters along with police officers responded to a grass and woods fire at the intersection of Minor St. and Middleton Blvd. in Williamston...
Obituaries 4-15-2026
Hazel Hurley, Mac McDaniel, June Brown
June Brown
Junie “June” Rebecca Childs Brown of Williamston, 86, wife of the late Vernon Leon Brown, passed away Tuesday,...
Motorcyclist injured – Hwy. 20 and Pine Bluff
Piedmont firefighters responded to a motorcycle-car wreck Sunday at the intersection of Highway 20 and Pine Bluff. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital...
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Officer’s Quick Action Saves Apartments – Minor St. and Middleton Blvd.
Williamston firefighters along with police officers responded to a grass and woods fire at the intersection of Minor St. and Middleton Blvd. in Williamston...
Motorcyclist injured – Hwy. 20 and Pine Bluff
Piedmont firefighters responded to a motorcycle-car wreck Sunday at the intersection of Highway 20 and Pine Bluff. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital...
Investigation of found skeletal remains ongoing
The investigation into skeletal remains found recently on Lawrence Road in Anderson is ongoing. On March 31, the Anderson County Office of the Coroner...
Skeletal remains believed to be one individual – Lawrence Road (Homeland Park)
On March 29, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of bones found on Lawrence Road, Homeland Park area of Anderson. According...
Head on wreck – Highway 81
Medshore ambulance service transported at least one person to the hospital following a head on wreck Sunday afternoon. It happened on Highway 81 near...
One person injured – Looper Road
One person was injured in an early morning wreck Sunday on Looper Road. The driver of the vehicle lost control and ran off the...
Two people injured – Highway 8 near Ridgemont Court
Two people were injured after the car they were in struck a utility pole on Highway 8 Sunday afternoon. It happened near the intersection...
ENTERTAINMENT
Open Bass Tournament Saturday – Lake Hartwell
There will be an Open Bass Tournament on Lake Hartwell this Saturday, April 18. The event will be held 6:30 am-2:30 pm at the...
State Chili Cook-off Championship April 18 in Belton
The aroma of simmering spices, the buzz of friendly competition, and the laughter of family fun are all set to return to downtown Belton...
Spring Water Festival coming May 1 & 2
Applications now being accepted
The 45th Annual Spring Water Festival will be held in Williamston’s historic Mineral Spring Park on Friday and Saturday, May 1...
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