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Clemson University has introduced a new option to text 9-1-1 for emergencies on the main campus. To use this service, open a new text message, enter 911 in the contact field, type the details of the emergency, and press send. A dispatcher will respond via text shortly. While calling 9-1-1 remains the first and best option, this texting service is […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday morning. Shortly after 7 a.m., a victim called 911 to report being stabbed at a residence on Cobbs Way. Deputies found the victim bleeding from her neck and detained the suspect, her son, 40-year-old Robert Torres. Torres allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab his mother, causing significant […]

The Walhalla Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) board unanimously approved a $3,000 façade grant last week for upgrades to the former fire station at 103 E. Main St. This grant, the maximum allowed, will help fund the installation of two new custom doors but will not cover the total estimated cost of $8,431.43. Marcia Spaeth, who bought and is renovating the […]

In an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Matthew Dillard Fowler, he is accused of assaulting an Oconee County deputy and resisting arrest during a domestic disturbance call on Spy Mountain Road in Westminster Sunday night. Fowler allegedly head-butted and shoulder-checked the deputy after being handcuffed and led to the patrol vehicle. He faces charges of assault on a police officer and […]

Pickens County Council approved $500,000 in aid to the Easley YMCA for a childcare facility at its meeting earlier this week. The decision follows findings from the Pickens County Childcare/Workforce task force, which highlighted that 50% of the county is in “childcare deserts,” with insufficient childcare options. The task force, including local entities and experts, emphasized the need for expanded […]

$2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Halton MEI USA, Inc. (Halton), a leader in indoor climate technology, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation – a manufacturing facility. The $2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs. Founded in Finland in 1969, Halton is a family-owned, global technology leader providing indoor […]

The City of Walhalla announced that the Highway 11 Water Line Project will reach a milestone today, with line connections starting at 9:00 AM. Customers in Scenic Heights Road, Fowler Road, and nearby neighborhoods may experience temporary pressure loss or service interruptions. The City thanks customers for their patience and highlights that the project is funded by ARPA dollars from […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 election. “I understand and respect President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection. While we have political differences, I appreciate his lifelong service to our nation, which he dearly loves.  “I have known President Biden for over 25 years, traveling the […]

For the third year in a row, Anderson School District Five will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, based on the number of students receiving free and reduced lunch. Culinary Services Director Quentin Cavanagh explained that districts typically qualify for CEP when 67-68% of students are eligible for free or reduced […]

An Oconee County task force dedicated to combating the local opioid epidemic invites the public to a discussion this week on how to improve its efforts. Task force member Jon Holland announced that the public forum, set for 10 a.m. Friday in the Oconee County Council chambers in Walhalla, will focus on discussing community needs as part of a gap […]