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Investigators with the Westminster Police Department, assisted by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and regional law enforcement, have obtained three arrest warrants for 32-year-old Garrett Scott Williams following an early Saturday morning armed robbery at Power Trac on Long Creek Highway. The City of Westminster’s FLOCK Automated License Plate Reader system played a key role by helping identify the suspect […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Oconee Sheriff’s Foundation and the Isaiah 40:31 Foundation, will host a free Community Cook event on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Long Creek Community Club. Hosted alongside the Long Creek Fire Department, the gathering offers all local and county residents a complimentary meal of […]

The Pendleton Town Council will meet for its regular session on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Pendleton Town Hall Council Chambers. Following routine updates, minutes approvals, public comments, and department reports from planning, police, public works, and the town administrator, council members will discuss potential changes to commercial bulk container and curbside recycling services. Key action […]

The Oconee Humane Society is issuing an urgent plea for community support to find loving homes for Morty, a friendly 1-year-old, 50-pound Bully Mix who thrives with kids, dogs, and cats, and Ashton, an active 2-year-old, 50-pound Lab Mix who needs an immediate exit as his condition deteriorates in the kennel environment. Both dogs are on the shelter’s urgent list […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has charged 32-year-old Justin Queen with murder and destruction of human remains in connection with the disappearance and death of his mother, 52-year-old Christy Dunn. The investigation began on June 27, 2025, after an employer-requested welfare check led deputies to discover Dunn missing, while her personal belongings, vehicle, and debit card remained in use by […]

On Monday, August 24, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office joined multiple local law enforcement agencies to participate in the annual Hands Across the Border campaign, establishing road checks at three intersections along the Highway 11 corridor connecting South Carolina and North Carolina from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. During the three-hour operation, participating officers, deputies, and communications specialists recorded 478 […]

Town officials in Honea Path have announced the passing of the Honorable James D. Green Jr. on Saturday afternoon. Judge Green served the area as both an Anderson County magistrate and a municipal judge for the town of Honea Path, earning recognition for his dedication and strong commitment to the public throughout his years on the bench. Officials expressed that […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Saturday along Ashley Avenue near East Shockley Ferry Road. Details regarding injuries, potential suspects, or the circumstances surrounding the incident remain limited as officials continue to investigate.

All northbound lanes of I-85 near mile marker 7 in Anderson County have reopened after an overturned semi-truck blocked traffic on Saturday morning. According to 511SC and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the crash was fully cleared by 12:28 p.m., with the coroner’s office confirming they were not called to the scene. Further details regarding potential injuries or the […]

Prisma Health Ambulance Service has been named the 2026 Dick Ferneau Career EMS Service of the Year by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and EMS World for its leadership in patient care, clinical innovation, and community health across South Carolina. Operating 35 ambulances and employing over 350 professionals, the multi-accredited system was recognized for key advances such as […]