Fatal shooting victim identified

Anderson Coroner Greg Shore says the victim of last night’s suicide at the Frankische plant on AM Ellison Road was a 51-year old Anderson resident, Bruce D. Vandermosten Jr.  The coroner says the death has been ruled a suicide, as part of the investigation of the active shooter incident last night in which two employees were hurt, one critically injured.  […]

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Clemson ordinance address loud vehicles

Clemson officials say their city has an ordinance that can address loud vehicles.  The ordinance in place forbids:  “The operation of a vehicle and/or a sound system of a vehicle in such a manner as to cause excessive noise, whether through grating, grinding, pounding, engine revving, jarring, vibrations, or other excessive noise.”  To report a disturbance, you should call the […]

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What happens with a utility fee add-on

From what financial analysts can figure, Westminster spent more than received from a $7 dollar monthly add-on to utility bills starting in 2015.  Three months ago, city council removed the fee.  But the idea that customers can expect a refund or credit was further complicated last night when the remaining council members received an accountants’ report on AMI–Automated Metering Infrastructure.  […]

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Active shooter dead of self-inflicted wound

The Anderson coroner’s office and the sheriff’s office are investigating the death of a man in an active shooter incident at a manufacturing plant.  Coroner Shore said the man’s identity is being withheld until family is notified.  Shore provided this account of what happened around 10:30 last night.  “The shooter entered Frankische on AM Ellison Road in Anderson, SC and […]

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Five charges filed after shooting incident investigation

The parking lot of a Seneca apartment complex became a crime scene Friday afternoon when the police, responding to the report of a person with a gun, found shell casings and live ammunition rounds.  The police investigation apparently involved two people with handguns–the result being five charges against Rashawn Lamel Harrison.  Two warrants allege Harrison discharged a firearm into a […]

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Achievements of the West-Oak High Chorus

The All-County Chorus Concerts and the Concert Performances Assessments are among the activities so far in 2022 for the West-Oak Chorus, directed by Sherry Collins.  But it was solo and ensemble performances that garnered excellent ratings for Vera Martin, Dustin Smith, and Abby Brewer.  And a superior with distinction rating in the Conference Performance Assessment that made for a first […]

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The Joint Regional Sewer Authority is an award winner

Oconee’s Joint Regional Sewer Authority has picked up a pair of statewide honors — one which carries some irony.  Chris Eleazer, executive director, detailed the awards during the JRSA board meeting for April.  The first that he mentioned came from the Water Environmental Association of South Carolina, presented at Myrtle Beach.  It’s a big deal, Eleazer explained, because of safety […]

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Holding the line on college admission costs

  The following is an announcement from the college: “Tri-County Technical College students will not see an increase in tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year. At a bi-monthly meeting held today (April 4), College Commissioners voted unanimously to freeze tuition for the third consecutive year.   In addition to the tuition freeze, Tri-County will continue to offer zero-cost tuition to […]

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