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Historians portray slaves in Pendleton to teach future generations

Being black and portraying a slave means fielding lots of questions for Tyrie Rowell

Second annual Driver Suspension Eligibility Week to happen in March in S.C.

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will conduct its second annual Driver Suspension Eligibility Week next month

Man caught after pursuit leads from Anderson County to Pickens County

A Pickens man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a pursuit from Anderson County into Pickens County

Anderson School District 4 trustees to receive update on anti-bullying efforts

Anderson School District 4 trustees will get an update when they meet Monday about the school system’s anti-bullying program

Anderson City Council to vote on contract for park project

The Anderson City Council plans to decide Monday which company of 11 will receive the contract to landscape and irrigate the expansion of the D.B. Walker Park on Quarry Street

Clemson Mayor Larry Abernathy dies

Clemson Mayor Larry Abernathy dies Saturday afternoon of natural causes at age 64

Tanker wrecks, spills fuel on U.S. 76 in Rabun County, Ga.

A gas tanker truck spill near the Georgia/South Carolina border Saturday sent hundreds of gallons of gas into a farm stream and completely shut down U.S. 76 in the area for the...

Students hard at work building robot for competition

Teams building full-size robot for competition

Three waive hearings on burglary charges

Three people charged with burglar waived their preliminary hearings Friday.

Investigators looking closer at death of 2-month-old child

Officials say they are looking closer into the January death of a 2-month-old after her mother and siblings tested positive for cocaine.

Finance committee rejects firm’s clean audit

Members cite Elliott Davis’ past work for Anderson County

Pelzer leaders don’t agree with former mayor’s view of sheriff

Town council members in Pelzer formally accepted former Mayor Kenneth Davis’ resignation Friday, then said after their meeting that they didn’t agree with his views on...

Mother of slain airman says killer got ‘what he deserved’

Cathy Garner said Friday that a life sentence for her son’s convicted murderer may be better than a death penalty.

Changes to policies benefit children first, official says

A state official says the South Carolina Department of Social Services has acted to make protecting children its first priority.

Friend says bike rider was rebuilding his life before fatal accident

David William Welty was pedaling home when car struck him

Bill would yank driver's license of dropouts

Officials caution about extra expense for school districts, DMV

Toccoa police release 2011 crime statistics

The police department has released its final crime statistics for 2011

Cleanup challenge starting up in Stephens County

Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful is once again organizing the Toccoa-Stephens County Cleanup Challenge

New Oconee thrift store supports addiction recovery

Recovery house called Ash Tree opens in former Avondale Mill office

Toccoa police report accident statistics for 2011

City police investigate 309 accidents, many on Big A Road

Two Anderson County schools get Lowe's Toolbox grants

Alternative School, Marshall Primary receive $5,000

Woman sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to stealing mail in Upstate

She pleaded guilty to stealing mail from Spartanburg County homes, now Teresa Miner Grell is headed to prison

Honea Path police taking another look at child's death

Honea Path police are taking another look at the death of a 2-month-old.

The Cliffs to reorganize in bankruptcy court

Texas couple will take control of the properties

Three charged with distributing meth

Anderson County sheriff’s deputies arrested three people Wednesday night on charges of distributing methamphetamine out of a Pelzer home.

Bicycle rider dies after being struck by car

A middle-aged man died Thursday night after being stuck by a car as he rode his bicycle on Marchbanks Avenue in Anderson.

Traveling Hartwell Lake exhibit to launch on dam's 50th

Display called "Once Upon a Dam" will feature more than 70 photos

Merchandise, advice await at Home and Garden Expo

Whether you’re seeking new patio furniture, a kitchen upgrade or tips on pruning your rose bushes, more than 200 experts are waiting to offer their advice this weekend at...

Committee to hear results of Anderson County audit

The results of Anderson County’s annual financial checkup will be presented Friday at a meeting of the council’s finance committee.

Sheriff says burglars picked homes with children

Burglars were looking for new and expensive technology items, sheriff says

USC president: Universities vital to state's economic development

Investment in higher education is an investment in South Carolina

Black history event returns to Woodburn

Re-enactors to be joined by inspirational speaker

Oconee County Republican Party executive board to meet

The Oconee County Republican Party executive board plans to meet Monday

David Stumbo joins race for 8th Judicial Circuit solicitor post

David Stumbo is seeking the Republican nomination for the 8th Judicial Circuit solicitor post

Hartwell City Hall construction expected to be done by end of May

Construction of the new City Hall should be done by the end of May, despite some delays, according to officials

Work beginning on Ga. 17 resurfacing project in Franklin County

After a short delay, work to resurface a four-mile stretch of Ga. 17 in Franklin County is beginning Thursday

Man charged in Greenville Walmart knife case set to appear in court

Man accused of walking into a Greenville Walmart armed with butcher knives saying someone was going to die is expected to be in court Thursday

Driver escapes injury as truck overturns

A driver escaped injury Wednesday when his truck overturned on S.C. 153.

Iva officer acts quickly to aid unconscious woman with CPR

Police officer Chris Vaughn pulled over a car for speeding, but minutes later he was trying to press life back into a woman.

Anderson County wants study before granting Tri-County Tech’s request for land

Anderson County has put off a Tri-County Technical College request for land near the airport until an engineer can survey the property and determine how it can best be used.

Belton runoff election set Feb. 21

The runoff election for two city council seats will be held Feb. 21, Belton officials announced Wednesday.

Belton police chief will receive regular paychecks and retirement benefits

When David Dockins resumes work as Belton’s police chief later this month, he will collect his usual city paychecks along with state retirement benefits.

Fifth-grade engineers turn paper and tape into balloon-powered cars

Students compete in Jet Toy Challenge

Pelzer mayor resigns

Pelzer Mayor Kenneth Davis has resigned his post, citing a need to spend more time with his family and his business and saying he is frustrated with the Anderson County...

University celebrates founders, alumni

Federal Judge Tim Cain reminded Anderson University students Wednesday to appreciate the past, while holding on to a vision for the future.

Signs, lights added to pedestrian crossing on Boulevard

Anderson University added more safety features on Wednesday to the pedestrian crossing on Boulevard where a student was injured in January.

Oconee authorities investigating church theft

Investigators say a burglar likely knew exactly what he or she was after and exactly where to find it in the Faith Center Church.

Franklin commissioners to seek prices from auditing firms

Franklin County will be sending out requests for prices to accounting firms.

Boat owners can get ID numbers checked at Tugaloo State Park

Boat owners in Hart and Franklin counties will have a chance this weekend to have their boat IDs checked.

Barbershop Chorus to sing Valentine’s Day songs for charity:

The Golden Corner Barbershop Chorus of Seneca will send a quartet, dressed in fancy attire, to chosen locations on Feb. 12-14 to sing two love songs and deliver a box of...