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Driver dies after hitting trailer being towed along highway, coroner says

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Driver dies after hitting trailer being towed along highway, coroner says

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A driver has died at the hospital after being involved in a crash on Wednesday in Anderson County, South Carolina.Read Article

Linley Park Reopens after Major Renovation, Expansion — The Anderson Observer

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Linley Park Reopens after Major Renovation, Expansion — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverIn Feb. 1977, Anderson City Council named the median area on North Avenue from the intersection of Glenwood Street to Boundary Street "Linley Park" after the late John W. Linley, who donated land in north Anderson for mini-parks.On Friday, the city hosted an official ribbon-cutting for the new, $13.4 million expanded park which features the restoration of Whitner Creek, a new playground, a 1,200-square-foot pavilion,…Read Article

County Update:New Budget, Roads Referendum, Potential Energy Plant — The Anderson Observer

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County Update:New Budget, Roads Referendum, Potential Energy Plant — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverA proposed massive new energy plant near Starr, council passing $331 million budget for 2025-26, and consideration of a referendum asking voters to approve a penny sales tax for roads are at the top of Anderson County’s agenda going into summer.Earlier this month Duke Energy submitted an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina for a 1,400-megawatt natural gas combined cycle generating facility …Read Article

Soccer Field, Chiquola Mill Plans Spur Honea Path Summer Progress — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverInterim Honea Path Mayor Jim Taylor has spent almost his entire life in the small town, and is happy to keep the top seat warm until the July 15 special election.He said the town is excited about the growth of the town and the direction it’s heading, especially the cleanup at the Chiquola Mill site, which has a plan in the works."We’ve already got the money set aside and everything as far as clearing the mill propert…Soccer · Anderson Read Article

Kadia USA moving US headquarters to South Carolina - GSA Business Report

Kadia USA moving HQ from Michigan to Piedmont Company specializes in honing and deburring tech New facility to be completed in early 2026 Project team includes Sexton Design and Jahn architects Kadia USA, a global player in precision machining technology, is moving its U.S. headquarters from Michigan to Piedmont, just outside of Greenville. Kadia specializes in honing and mechanical deburring technologies, developing machines, tools, a…Piedmont, South Carolina · Piedmont Read Article

New Businesses, Recreation Highlight Belton Progress — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverInfrastructure upgrades on sidewalks, water lines and sewer lines are some of the most important things in Belton heading into summer.Recreation is also getting a boost with upgrades at Leda Poore Park ready to break ground on a new bathroom.“It (Leda Poore) is used a lot for soccer and baseball, softball, football,” said Mayor Eleanor Dorn. “At the other park, Abney Park, we’re still working on the bathrooms, gettin…Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

Williamston Witnessing Growth; Big 4th of July Event Set — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverAs Williamston gets ready for their annual Fourth of July celebration this weekend, the town continues to experience rapid growth in housing and new and potential new businesses.Saturday will feature a full day of events starting with the Freedom Market at 10 a.m. in Middle and Spring Park. Then park will then host the annual “Bobbers on Big Creek Race” at 1 p.m., followed by the golf cart parade will be at 3 p.m. Th…Housing · Anderson Read Article

United AALS Honors Community Service Stars — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverThe United Way of Anderson County honored local leaders at the 2025 African American Leadership Society Gala on Friday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Anderson.This year’s winners of the AALS awards are: Xavier Smith, Emerging Leadership Award; Deran Dawson, Ambassador Leadership Award; Johnny Sellers, Community Trailblazer Award; Marian Freeman Robinson, Dr. Beatrice Thompson Legacy Award; and the Anderson Alumnae, Delt…Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

James N. Sells: The Best Books on Church Care

Before the pandemic, I was driving down a country road in Anderson County, South Carolina, and passed a small church with a steeple, cross and a marquee that read “Family Counsel Available.” For this church, the most important piece of information to communicate was not “Jesus Saves” or “Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.” Their message was “Is your family in crisis? As a parent, are you desperate? Family counsel available.” I stopped in the parking…Pandemic · Anderson County Read Article

Pelzer Mayor Won’t Run in November, but Plans to Still Serve the Town — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverWill Ragland loves Pelzer, but not the political infighting that comes with being the town’s mayor. That’s why he won’t run for reelection in November. So after almost six years in the seat, Ragland, who has served as mayor since 2020 (and was on town council for five years before that), will move into serving the town as a private citizen when his term ends at the end of the year.It's a decision the mayor has been p…Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

More than 8 pounds of meth uncovered in Upstate drug bust

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More than eight pounds of methamphetamine and nearly two pounds of cocaine were seized after a search warrant at an Anderson County, South Carolina home.Methamphetamine · Anderson County Read Article