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2 days ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
Rep. Sheri Biggs held a telephone town hall meeting to address constituent concerns on various issues. Biggs discussed topics including border security, the economy under President Trump, and veterans' care. She also addressed concerns about Elon Musk's influence on economic policy and the impact of tariffs. Biggs announced her upcoming FIGHTER Act, aiming to improve veterans' quality of life through tax exemptions.
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3 days ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
The Soiree festival returns to downtown Anderson, SC, April 25-26, featuring live music, arts, food, and a Kid's Kingdom. Headliners Clay Walker and The Swingin' Medallions will perform free concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings, respectively. Multiple stages throughout downtown will host various local and regional acts throughout the festival weekend. Free parking is available at several locations, and Main Street will be closed to through traffic during the event.
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6 days ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
Starting May 5, 2025, Clemson will implement metered on-street parking downtown Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The two-hour parking limit will remain, with longer-term parking available in city garages. Affected areas include on-street parking from Edgewood Avenue to Highway 93, primarily along College Avenue and adjacent side streets. Payment can be made via the ParkMobile app or at kiosks, with the first half-hour free and a $0.50 fee for each subsequent half-hour.
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1 week ago | 
eu.independentmail.com | Travis Rose
Clemson University professor Jeffrey Douglas Townsend faces 10 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in the Second Degree. Townsend allegedly possessed and distributed child sexual abuse material over several months, starting in November 2024. The investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, leading to Townsend's suspension from Clemson University.
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1 week ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
Pendleton Elementary's "Walk or Roll to School" event will close several streets on April 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.The Pendleton Recreation Association's 5k on April 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. will cause additional road closures. Residents and visitors are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during both events. The 5k route starts near Pendleton High School, goes down Lebanon Road, through Veterans Park, and returns along Long Road and SR 29.
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1 week ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
Anderson, SC is replacing the cast iron waterline along Main Street from Tribble Street to Reed Street. The project began mid-March and is expected to be completed within 210 calendar days, pausing for the Soriee festival in April. The northbound lanes of Main Street from Sharpe to Earle Street are closed to through traffic, with a detour available on East Earle Street. The waterline replacement project will prepare the area for a complete repaving of this section of Main Street in 2025.
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1 week ago | 
greenvilleonline.com | Travis Rose
During National Volunteer Month, Home Depot partners with various organizations to improve accessibility for veterans. Home Depot has invested over $550 million in veteran causes and improved more than 65,000 veteran homes and facilities since 2011. Coast Guard veteran Dennis Lavold, a longtime volunteer himself, received home repairs thanks to The Home Depot Foundation and Anderson's Lights of Hope. The Home Depot Foundation plans to invest $750 million in veteran causes by 2030.
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1 week ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
During National Volunteer Month, Home Depot partners with various organizations to improve accessibility for veterans. Home Depot has invested over $550 million in veteran causes and improved more than 65,000 veteran homes and facilities since 2011. Coast Guard veteran Dennis Lavold, a longtime volunteer himself, received home repairs thanks to The Home Depot Foundation and Anderson's Lights of Hope. The Home Depot Foundation plans to invest $750 million in veteran causes by 2030.
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2 weeks ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
The Phoenix Bass Major League Fishing competition on Lake Hartwell is set for April 12th. Max Heaton, winner of the previous Lake Hartwell competition, aims for another victory. Anglers will compete for prizes and advancement to regional and national tournaments. Favorable fishing conditions are anticipated, with fish in various depths. The tournament is hosted by Visit Anderson and begins at Green Pond Landing at 7:00 a.m. ET.
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2 weeks ago | 
independentmail.com | Travis Rose
Anderson School District Four's new $148 million Pendleton High School is 70% complete and on track to open in August 2026. The new high school will accommodate 1,200 students, addressing the district's rapid enrollment growth. Riverside Middle School will relocate to the current high school building, and Tri-County Technical College may utilize the Riverside Middle School building.
