Greer Man Arrested on 20 Charges in Oconee County Minor Sexual Assault Case

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44-year-old Miguel Angel Blandon of Greer on 20 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Second Degree. Blandon was taken into custody Wednesday after being transported from the Greenville County Detention Center and booked into the Oconee County Detention Center. The investigation began in November 2023 after a report of assaults that […]

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Wilson Warns of Consequences for Obstructing Immigration Enforcement

Attorney General Alan Wilson warns that any efforts to obstruct law enforcement in response to immigration enforcement will have serious consequences. His statement follows reports of a planned meeting on February 8 to organize a “Community ICE Raid Response Network.” While emphasizing the right to peaceful assembly, Wilson stressed that interference with law enforcement will not be tolerated. Citing increased […]

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Anderson Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Domestic Violence

Anderson County deputies announced that they arrested 60-year-old Terrance Gaines on January 30th after responding to a domestic dispute on Old North Church Road, where neighbors reported a fight followed by a gunshot. Deputies found a shell casing in the parking lot and discovered that Gaines had prevented a woman from leaving the apartment before firing a shot after she […]

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Fire Contained at Pickens County Landfill

Firefighters responded to a fire at the Pickens County landfill on Thursday, February 6. The cause is still under investigation. While the fire has been contained and will be monitored overnight, smoke remains visible in the area. Residents are advised to avoid travel on Old Liberty Road to allow emergency personnel to work efficiently. Individuals with respiratory issues should stay […]

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E-Bike Crash on Clemson Campus

The rider of an electric-powered bicycle was hospitalized following a crash with an SUV at the intersection of Highway 93 and Sherman Road on Thursday, according to Clemson University Public Safety. Officers from the Clemson University Police Department, along with first responders from the Clemson University Fire and EMS Department, responded to the scene. The rider was taken to the […]

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Pendleton Foundation Seeks Support for Keese Barn Project

The Pendleton Foundation for Black History & Culture (PFBHC) is raising funds for the Keese Barn Legacy Project, aiming to recreate a historic gathering space for Pendleton’s African American community. The project will build a new façade with a stage, concessions, and restrooms. PFBHC has already received a $250,000 donation from an anonymous group and is seeking additional contributions through […]

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