Travis Rose

2 weeks ago | independentmail.com | Travis Rose

Harmful algal blooms are spreading in Lake Hartwell, South Carolina, prompting a recreational water watch. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services advises avoiding direct contact with affected waters and keeping pets away. Blooms thrive in warm, slow-moving water with elevated nutrient levels and can cause various health symptoms in humans and animals. The blooms can look like bright green spilled paint or blue-green water discoloration and produce a foul odor.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Travis Rose

The unofficial start of summer kicks off with Memorial Day. The commemoration of those who have died while serving the U.S. military is observed in various ways, from community flag raisings to festivals and family gatherings. Here's what you need to know about the holiday, weekend forecast, and events. When is Memorial Day 2025? observed every year on the last Monday of May. This year, Memorial Day falls on May 26.

2 weeks ago | independentmail.com | Travis Rose

Anderson County officials warned residents of a scam involving fake invoices sent via email. Residents should verify any suspicious emails by contacting the appropriate county office. The scam emails requested wire payments, a method not typically used by the Planning Department. Authentic Anderson County emails use the "@andersoncountysc.org" domain, not "@usa.com". Anderson County officials are warning residents about a scam operation.

3 weeks ago | greenvilleonline.com | Travis Rose

70-year-old Esley Vernared Porter was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Anderson, South Carolina. The incident occurred Friday morning on East River Street. The Anderson County Coroner's Office and the City of Anderson Police Department are investigating the incident. A pedestrian struck and killed by a car early on May 16 has been identified. Esley Vernared Porter, 70, was hit by a car in Anderson on May 16, according to the Anderson County Coroner's Office.

3 weeks ago | independentmail.com | Travis Rose

A pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident at the intersection of E River Street and Kennedy Street in Anderson County. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released as they become available. A pedestrian was killed in an accident early Friday morning. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident on East River Street at the intersection with Kennedy Street in Anderson.