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A Pickens County man arrested last month in a child exploitation investigation is now facing four additional counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. Aaron Clark Chapman was initially taken into custody on July 22 after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led investigators to identify him […]

A special election will be held during the November voting to fill the remaining term of Walhalla City Councilman Josh Holliday following his resignation this week, according to Walhalla Mayor Tim Hall. Holliday, who was elected in 2023, was serving a four-year term on the council, but resigned for a position with the School District of Oconee County.

An Oconee County man was sentenced to consecutive life sentences late Wednesday for the September 2024 kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, and carjacking of a Clemson University student, Tenth Circuit Solicitor Micah E. Black announced. Authorities say 59-year-old Darrel Scott Brooks tricked the victim into giving him a ride before directing her to a secluded Anderson County church, where he attacked […]

Pendleton Public Works is issuing a Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory. The advisory affected the following areas highlighted on the map below: Residents no longer need to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to cooking or drinking. The Advisory has been lifted.Water samples were collected throughout the affected areas, and your water is safe to drink […]

A man has been sentenced to life in prison plus ten years after being convicted of kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, and larceny stemming from a September 2024 attack on a Clemson University student, the 10th Circuit Solicitor’s Office confirmed Wednesday. Darrell Scott Brooks gained entry to the victim’s vehicle by falsely claiming to be a university staff member in need […]

The Town of Pendleton has issued an update confirming that the boil water advisory for Hillandale Road and Brickyard Road remains in effect while officials await final water quality test results, which are expected by the end of the business day on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Until the advisory is officially lifted, residents in the affected area must continue to […]

An ongoing federal health inquiry has tied a Salmonella outbreak across 27 states to Mexico-sourced jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, resulting in 345 illnesses—with South Carolina recording 5, North Carolina 3, and Georgia 6—and sending 36 individuals to the hospital. As Coast Citrus recalls the shipment, national chains such as Chipotle have proactively removed jalapeños from participating stores, while […]

The Central Police Department has arrested 32-year-old Quentin Wallace of Clemson, SC, following an investigation into reports of him harassing and following adult female shoppers at a local Wal-Mart. Arrested on August 3, 2026, after investigators reviewed surveillance footage, conducted forensic analysis, and interviewed victims, Wallace faces 24 counts of voyeurism and 36 counts of stalking. He is currently held […]

The Chattooga Conservancy, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, is inviting local residents and stakeholders to share their thoughts on the development of the Chauga River Watershed Plan. Anyone who lives or recreates within the watershed—or receives drinking water sourced from the City of Westminster—is encouraged to participate before the August 10, 2026 deadline. Community members […]

Clemson University will host its Summer 2026 Commencement ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum on Thursday, August 6 at 3 p.m. for Doctoral candidates, and Friday, August 7 at 9 a.m. for Master’s and Bachelor’s graduates, both of which will be livestreamed on Clemson TV. Every graduate will have the opportunity to walk across the stage, shake hands with the university president, […]