Pickens County to Hold Two Meetings Today

Pickens County will hold two meetings this evening at 6 p.m. at the county administration facility on McDaniel Avenue. The EMS Ad Hoc Committee will meet for the first time in the emergency operations center to elect a chair, review staffing and facility needs, and hold a joint session with the Emergency Services Advisory Board. Meanwhile, the Planning Commission will […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more
1 4 5 6 7 8 607