Anderson County News

A loving dog has adopted a baby kitten after the stranded pair were rescued from a ravine in South Carolina.

Multiple twisters hit the state, including an F3-rated tornado that wreaked havoc from Anderson to York counties, and an F4-rated tornado that left destruction from Aiken to Florence counties.

Marty Vaughn, 32, of 108 Vaughn Drive, Belton, was charged with unlawful transportation of nonferrous metals and two counts of injury to real property, fixtures or improvements to obtain nonferrous metals, damage of $5,000 or less in connection with the incidents.

The great-grandson of an 86-year-old Anderson County man found shot to death in his home has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the slaying.

Recently, there has been disturbing stories circulating of financial advisors making inappropriate changes to the investment strategies of retirees.

When cars zipped into Anderson for a stop in the 1911 Glidden Tour, a much-celebrated national event, local folks celebrated by wearing hats that proclaimed, "Anderson is My Town." In the years that followed, that slogan was a regular part of the stories and short news notes in the Anderson Intelligencer.

Since November 5, 2012, Bamberg County residents, along with the newly appointed Bamberg County Administrator, Joey Preston, have been awaiting a ruling on 11 accusations brought forth by Anderson County, where Preston previously held the administrator's position.

Robert James McClellan, 92, husband of Dorothy Lawter McClellan, of 41 Dairy St., died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center in Laurens.

A three-year journey to create a blueway on Lake Greenwood is complete and the aquatic trail is now open.

Circuit Court Judge Roger Couch ruled in favor of former Anderson County administrator Joey Preston, citing "untrustworthy" testimony in his conclusion.

Anderson County deputies fired shots and wounded a suspect Thursday night after a car chase, Sheriff John Skipper said.

Investigators in Anderson County say deputies fired shots at a suspect who appeared to be trying to run over deputies in a Ford F-150. According to Chad McBride with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a tip about a stolen F-150 and then spotted the suspect driving south on Michelin Rd.

The R.C. Edwards Middle School team, "The UFOs," won first place in the 2013 Glider Challenge.

Ruth Banister McClain Martin, 99, formerly of South Greenwood Ave., widow of Wilford Martin, died Sunday April 28, 2013 at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center in Laurens.

On May 1 Anderson County will close the entirety of Green Pond Boat Ramp to begin Phase One construction of the Green Pond Event Center.

Attorney Beattie Ashmore says items including farm equipment, antiques and horse supplies can be previewed by the public Friday at Ronnie Gene Wilson's Live Oak Farms in Woodruff.

A class expected to start at the Golden Strip Career Center next school year will teach about 20 students the basics of firefighting and emergency medical services, giving them a leg up if they should pursue a career in one of the fields.