Pickens County Horse Euthanized Due to West Nile Virus

A 4-year-old, unvaccinated horse in Pickens County tested positive for West Nile virus and was euthanized, marking South Carolina’s second case this year, with the first in Charleston County. Officials from Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health linked the infection to increased mosquito activity following recent storms. Testing on Oct. 18 confirmed the diagnosis. Veterinarians emphasize vaccination as the only reliable protection […]

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Westminster Advances Recreation Complex Project

Westminster City Council awarded Mammoth Sports Construction a $5 million contract to build a recreation complex off Hall Road, including site preparation for two fields, construction of one multi-use field, and a gravel parking lot. The project will feature baseball fields with bleachers, fencing, scoreboards, and lighting, plus a parking lot with signage and bollards. While local contractors may be […]

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Clemson University Police Arrest Individual for Unlawful Weapon Possession

Clemson University Police arrested an individual Saturday afternoon for unlawful possession of a weapon on campus after receiving a report of a firearm near Mell Hall at 3:18 p.m. An urgent alert was issued, advising the community to shelter in place. The person was taken into custody without incident, was non-threatening, and compliant. Their identity has not been disclosed.

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One-Year-Old Dies in Drowning Incident in Easley

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, when one-year-old Myles Davis drowned at his home on Westchester Road in Easley. Emergency responders quickly arrived and provided treatment before transporting him to PRISMA Greenville, but despite their efforts, Myles sadly passed away. Authorities, including the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office, are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.

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91-Year-Old Man Dies in House Fire in Piedmont

The body of 91-year-old Bobby Bruce Orr was found after firefighters extinguished a blaze at his Piedmont home early Thursday. According to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore, Orr, who lived alone, died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. The fire, reported shortly after midnight at 218 Wyatt Road, caused the house to collapse. While the cause remains under investigation, authorities […]

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