Eriana Meadows

Anderson

News Reporter at WSPA-TV (Spartanburg, SC)

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Anderson County budget hoped to go towards overcrowded jail

1 week ago | wspa.com | Eriana Meadows

Posted: Jun 17, 2025 / 06:19 PM EDT Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 07:51 PM EDT ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Leaders in Anderson are scheduled to make a final vote on the county’s budget of more than $331 million, Tuesday night. One of the items, included in the budget, is for more officers at the new detention center. The Anderson County Detention Center, on David Lee Coffee Place, is overcrowded.
Black bear sightings prompt safety reminders from Mauldin Police

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eriana Meadows

MAULDIN, S.C. (WSPA) – The Mauldin Police Department is warning residents against recent sightings of black bears in the area. Officers said being attacked by one is rare, but it’s still good to know what to do if you spot one. Within the past couple of days, the Mauldin Police Department has gotten reports of people seeing black bears, including this one that was seen in the Knollwood area. “There have been sightings of people obviously concerned,” said Lt. James Madden.
Black bear sightings prompt safety reminders from Mauldin Police

2 weeks ago | wspa.com | Eriana Meadows
Upstate leaders support program to bury powerlines

2 weeks ago | wspa.com | Eriana Meadows
Upstate leaders support program to bury powerlines

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eriana Meadows

CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) – The City of Clemson said many lessons were learned during Hurricane Helene. Now they’re making sure everyone knows about a program leaders said can save you thousands. It’s called “Down Under Electric.”“The partnership started in 2022, and since then, we’ve had over 150 applications,” said Allison Gantte, Clemson Deputy City Administrator. Adam Jones, one of the participants in the program, said he lost power for nine days during Helene.
Duke Energy proposes new power plant in Anderson County

2 weeks ago | wspa.com | Eriana Meadows
Duke Energy proposes new power plant in Anderson County

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eriana Meadows

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A new, natural gas facility was proposed for Anderson County, with a power plant could be built on Highway 81 South, near True Temper Road. Council members said Anderson County has thrived off of Duke Energy for years, but because of an increase in population, the company hopes to expand.
Officers patrol the Swamp Rabbit Trail this summer

3 weeks ago | wspa.com | Eriana Meadows

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – School is out and summer is in, but the work is not over for school resource officers. They’re out here patrolling the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The Swamp Rabbit Trail has many users who walk, run or bike. School resource officers Jason Scott and Jonathan Albright love the Swamp Rabbit Trail too, so much so, they will spend the entire summer protecting it.
Upstate agencies work to keep teens out of foster care

3 weeks ago | wspa.com | Eriana Meadows

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Agencies in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson are looking at ways to keep teenagers out of foster care. United Way of Anderson said 60 teenagers in the area are in foster care. Leaders hope to bring this number down to zero. “We keep asking the question, what would it look like in Anderson County if, in 2035, there are no teenagers entering into foster care?” said Zeke Stephenson of United Way of Anderson County.
Upstate agencies work to keep teens out of foster care

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eriana Meadows

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Agencies in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson are looking at ways to keep teenagers out of foster care. United Way of Anderson said 60 teenagers in the area are in foster care. Leaders hope to bring this number down to zero. “We keep asking the question, what would it look like in Anderson County if, in 2035, there are no teenagers entering into foster care?” said Zeke Stephenson of United Way of Anderson County.