May 31, 2008 | The Greenville News
Average gasoline prices in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson metropolitan area rose about half a cent per gallon overnight, moving in concert with state and national trends, according to AAA Carolinas.
Piedmont man faces drug charges in meth case
A Piedmont man was charged after deputies said they found a sizable meth lab on Roys Drive, according to Susann Griffin of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.
SC high court overturns murder conviction in 2000 shooting
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a Goose Creek man sentenced to life in prison in a 2000 shooting death should get a new trial because of mistakes made by his attorneys.
Anderson faces 3 challengers in Senate District 7
A trio of younger opponents is challenging 80-year-old Sen. Ralph Anderson for the Senate District 7 nomination for the seat he has held for more than a decade.
Gas prices fueling budget problems
There's a new kink to city budget planning this year as local governments try to predict gas prices and find the money to keep police cars and garbage trucks on the road.
Visitors walk through the M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson after its dedication ceremony Friday.
With the nation marking Memorial Day on Monday, someone smashed the World War I statue outside the Anderson, S.C. American Legion building.
New $5.5 million plant creates 45 jobs in Anderson
Life Stone Materials LLC will locate a $5.5 million manufacturing facility in Anderson County and create 45 jobs, state and county officials announced Monday.
More budget cuts unlikely as finances improve
Economists: State revenues stabilizing, jobs stronger than expected S.C. ECONOMY WATCH State budget writers likely won't have to make more cuts as they work out a final version of the $7 billion budget for ...
New twist for Freedom Weekend Aloft
In an effort to link Simpsonville businesses with the profitable Freedom Weekend Aloft festival to be held at the city's Heritage Park over Memorial Day weekend, the city has decided to allow businesses to ...
Gas prices soared 13 cents over the past week
“I don't think we'll go much higher than that”
Business Staff As the unofficial start to the summer driving season nears, motorists felt the pain of high gas prices with the average price in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson metropolitan area jumping a ... via The Greenville News
Belton man charged in officer shooting
“We have a violent offender that has been out there on the streets. We haven't rested a day since that incident occurred”
ANDERSON -- After a 10-month investigation, a Belton man faces multiple charges in an armed robbery of an Anderson pub and shooting a police officer at the scene. via GreenvilleOnline.com
Anderson police have suspect in armed robbery, shooting of officer
ANDERSON -- Anderson Police Chief Marin Brown will announce charges Tuesday related to an armed robbery at Churchill's Pub and the shooting of officer David Fikes last July. via GreenvilleOnline.com
Storm knocks out power to hundreds in Upstate
About 1,200 Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative customers in Pickens and Oconee counties were without power this morning as crews work to restore electric ity by late afternoon. via The Greenville News
Entertainment announced for Labor Day Weekend balloonfest
Randy Owen, lead singer of the group Alabama, and songwriter-singer Danielle Peck will appear in concert opening night of the Great Southeast BalloonFest in Anderson Aug. via The Greenville News
Upstate gas prices jump at the pump
“Clearly there's a lot of concerns about supply at the moment. The market's very jittery on any type of news, particularly supply disruptions”
Business Staff In the wake of soaring crude oil prices Tuesday, average gas prices in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson metropolitan area jumped nearly two cents a gallon overnight, according to AAA ... via The Greenville News
GOP candidates for Anderson council to debate issues Monday
A debate is scheduled Monday for Republican candidates seeking seats on the Anderson County Council. via Tribune-Times
Talks beginning between candidates seeking change in S.C. Senate and House
The three candidates who are trying to unseat Sen. Ralph Anderson in Senate District 7 will discuss their views beginning today. via GreenvilleOnline.com
Neighbor charged in Anderson man's fatal beating
An Anderson County man was found beaten to death Saturday, and his neighbor was arrested and charged with murder, authorities said. via GreenvilleOnline.com
Francis Marion University makes S.C. students feel at home
“When our tuition gets too high, we don't just drive students to other institutions. Those students drop out of the higher education race. They simply would no longer be able to compete financially.”
As Francis Marion University awards 338 bachelor's degrees today at its Florence campus, many students are keenly aware their school has one of the highest percentages of South Carolina residents among ... via Rock Hill Herald
Web Site Lets Taxpayers Track SC Spending
ANDERSON - There's a new way for South Carolina taxpayers to find out where their money is going. via WLTX-TV Columbia
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