AREA NEWS
West Pelzer Elementary named finalist for Palmetto’s Finest Award
Anderson School District One announced this week that West Pelzer Elementary has been named a finalist for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest Award by the...
Williamston annexes one property, buys another
During their meeting Monday, Williamston Town Council approved a property annexation on one side of town and purchased another property on the other side.
Before...
Pelzer Heritage partners with Anderson County on Pelzer Mill property
Anderson County Council has approved a memorandum of understanding agreement with the Pelzer Heritage Commission (PHC) regarding development of the former Pelzer Mill property.
Anderson...
Suicide numbers up two since last week
Last week The Journal reported that the Anderson County Office of the Coroner had already responded to six suicides during the first month of...
News Week of Jan. 29, 2025
News Week of Jan. 29, 2025
Williamston considering property, equipment purchases
Pelzer Planning Commission to vote on water system upgrade
Anderson County suicide numbers...
Obituaries 2-5-2025
Dannis Spearman, Faye McCullough, Billy Bruce, Mary Garner, Louise Balentine
Louise Balentine
Piedmont - Sarah Louise “Tootsie” Jordan Balentine, 98, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 30,...
Firefighters check garage – Arnold Mill Road
South Greenville firefighters work to shore up a garage after a car struck the inside of the garage Sunday night. It happened on Arnold...
Williamston considering property, equipment purchases
A lengthy worksession held by Williamston Town Council Tuesday covered a wide range of topics including a possible new property purchase, an old property...
Pelzer Planning Commission to vote on water system upgrade
The Pelzer Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.
A public hearing will be held regarding a water system upgrade.
The Water Upgrade...
Anderson County suicide numbers up in 2025
The Anderson County Coroner's office is reporting that the number of suicides in Anderson County are up during the first month of 2025.
According to...
Tree cleanup death
The Anderson County Coroner's office investigated the death of a young man after a tree fell on him Saturday.
According to reports, the incident occurred...
One person injured – Midway Road at Pine Trail
One person was injured Thursday in a two vehicle wreck at the intersection of Midway Road and Pine Trail. A vehicle entered the intersection...
News Week of Jan. 22, 2025
News Week of Jan. 22, 2025
Pelzer man charged with child exploitation2025/01/24
No injuries – Iller Street2025/01/24
Trump sworn in for second term2025/01/24
PHC...
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Anderson County suicide numbers up in 2025
The Anderson County Coroner's office is reporting that the number of suicides in Anderson County are up during the first month of 2025.
According to...
One person injured – Midway Road at Pine Trail
One person was injured Thursday in a two vehicle wreck at the intersection of Midway Road and Pine Trail. A vehicle entered the intersection...
No injuries – Iller Street
Piedmont firefighters await a state trooper at the scene of a single vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon. It happened on Iller Street near Tibwin Road....
Highway 8 and Rogers Road
West Pelzer firefighters responded to a two vehicle wreck with rollover Sunday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Highway 8 and Rogers Road....
I-85 van fire
Piercetown firefighters responded to a van fire Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived there were flames coming from the front of the van. It happened...
One person injured in moped wreck – Moores Mill Road
One person was injured in a moped wreck Wednesday night. It happened on Moores Mill Road off Highway 29 north. West Pelzer firefighters responded...
West Pelzer car fire – Tripp Street
West Pelzer firefighters along with a QRV responded to a car fire threatening a structure on Tripp Street Tuesday night. Firefighters arrived and found...
ENTERTAINMENT
Amateur Radio Enthusiasts Winter Field Day Saturday
The Anderson Radio Club will hold their annual Winter Field Day event in Williamston this Saturday, Jan. 25.
The event, which showcases the skills and...
Celebrate MKL Saturday – Williamston
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Caroline Community Center on at 9:30 am Saturday, Jan. 25.
Join the Town of...
Amateur Radio Enthusiasts plan Winter Field Day in Williamston
The Anderson Radio Club recently announced that they plan to hold their annual Winter Field Day event in Williamston. The event showcases the skills...