On July 4th, people celebrate with family and friends and honor the birth of independence. If you want to celebrate Independence Day in the Upstate, there are plenty of options, from fireworks displays to celebrations and barbecue cookouts. Here are a few ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Upstate. Fireworks burst in the sky […]
Jul. 1—ANDERSON — An Anderson man has been arrested on charges of child molesting and sexual misconduct involving two children under the age of 15. Kevin E. Germain Jr., 41, 200 block of West Ninth Street, was arrested by Anderson police Saturday on two felony counts of child molesting and two counts of sexual misconduct. […]
Vice President Kamala Harris clashed with CNN’s Anderson Cooper Thursday night after President Biden’s widely panned debate performance, growing frustrated as he pointed out Democratic Party concerns with its standard-bearer. Cooper recounted to Harris that even “some within your own party” thought Biden should potentially step aside from seeking the presidency, following a halting, raspy […]
Jun. 27—SUMMITVILLE — An Anderson man has been arrested on a preliminary charge of murder in connection with the shooting death of his wife. Jeremy J. Hinson, 47, was arrested Wednesday by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. He was detained Thursday at the Madison County jail with no bond. About 3 p.m. Wednesday, a 911 […]
A judge is considering the “extraordinary” removal of Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson, who was accused in court Tuesday of professional incompetence, negligence of official duties and fostering a hostile work environment. Considering whether to temporarily suspend Anderson as proceedings for his permanent removal from office continue, Hays County District Judge Amy Clark Meachum did […]
Jun. 20—Santa Fe school board President Sascha Anderson on Thursday announced plans to resign from the board to pursue ordination to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church. “The reason I’m leaving has nothing to do with my time on the board of education,” she said at Thursday evening’s meeting. She said she’s been accepted to […]
The Main Street Program’s 24th annual Piedmont Natural Gas Day B4 Father’s Day Car Show featured 400 antique cars, trucks, and a tractor along Main Street in Downtown Anderson on Saturday. Carey Jones, organizer with The Main Street Program, said it is one of his favorite events all year. Gary Schultz, right, and son Andrew […]
Anderson County voters decided to keep the incumbents in office on the county council and the coroner’s office during the South Carolina Statewide Primary on Tuesday, June 11. County Council District 4 Republican incumbent Brett Sanders received 2,428 votes and challenger Dave Shalaby received 2,013 votes. In Anderson County District 5, incumbent Tommy Dunn received […]
Jun. 6—State Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) held his opening kick off re-election party last week in Lincoln City. Senator Anderson is running for re-election in District 5, which he won in 2020. The district includes large portions of the coast from Lincoln City to Coos Bay and inland portions around Philomath and West Lane […]
As an actress, model and author, Pamela Anderson is without a doubt an icon. The 56-year-old has been in the spotlight for decades and is one of the celebrities to most recently ditch her well-known glam in favor of going makeup-free. Anderson spoke with Vogue France during the Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Week about keeping things […]
The family of slain college student Sade Robinson has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Maxwell Anderson, the Milwaukee man who is charged with killing and dismembering her during a first date. In a 30-page petition filed Monday in Milwaukee, Robinson’s estate and her mother, Sheena Scarbrough, are seeking damages from Anderson for emotional distress. […]
May 31—ANDERSON — An Anderson man has been sentenced to 56 years in prison following his conviction on two counts of child molesting; one is the highest possible felony charge possible. Gordon L. Wilson, 50, was found guilty by a Madison Circuit Court Division 6 jury after deliberating for just over an hour following a […]