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*** These images may be hard for some to view. These images are direct reflections of the catastrophic damage that can h...
06/06/2026

*** These images may be hard for some to view. These images are direct reflections of the catastrophic damage that can happen due to driving under the influence.***

One Killed in Head-On Collision
Pelzer| West Pelzer Fire Dept., Piercetown Fire Department, Medshore Ambulance Service, South Carolina Highway Patrol, Anderson County EMS & Special Operations, and The Anderson County Coroner's Office responded to 1107 Easley Highway (Highway 8) in Pelzer for a head-on collision between two trucks.

The 1998 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling West on Hwy 8 when the driver crossed the centerline, striking the 2017 Ford F-250 head-on.

The driver of the Silverado succumbed to his injuries on scene. The driver of the Ford F-250 was uninjured.

The driver of the Ford F-250 was identified as 22-year-old REID LOLLIS FULCHER. Fulcher was charged with DUI .10 or less. Fulcher was not charged with the wreck.

The Coroner's Office said toxicology was requested on the deceased. His name has not been released pending an extensive family notification. Information obtained from the scene indicates the deceased was of a foreign nationality.

One Killed in Wreck on Highway 8Pelzer| West Pelzer Fire Dept., Piercetown Fire Department, Medshore Ambulance Service, ...
06/06/2026

One Killed in Wreck on Highway 8
Pelzer| West Pelzer Fire Dept., Piercetown Fire Department, Medshore Ambulance Service, Anderson County EMS & Special Operations, and South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to the 1100 Block of Easley Highway for a head on collision.
One person was pronounced deceased on scene.

06/06/2026

Sheriff Chad McBride’s Interview on the Deputy Involved Shooting

Breaking News Officer Involved Shooting PelzerPelzer| Roger Dr deputies on scene of officer involved shooting.
06/06/2026

Breaking News Officer Involved Shooting Pelzer
Pelzer| Roger Dr deputies on scene of officer involved shooting.

Pamela Evette Listens, Leads, and Delivers President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Pamela Evette for Governor is exactl...
06/04/2026

Pamela Evette Listens, Leads, and Delivers

President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Pamela Evette for Governor is exactly the leadership South Carolina needs at this critical moment.

As mayors of small towns in Anderson County, we recently spent time with Pamela discussing the challenges facing our communities. What stood out most was her willingness to listen, her understanding of local issues, and her commitment to delivering results rather than more government bureaucracy.

President Trump endorsed Pamela because she is a proven conservative leader and successful businesswoman who knows how to get things done. Her plan to eliminate South Carolina’s income tax by shrinking government, cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, lowering property taxes, and slashing burdensome regulations reflects the same commonsense, pro-growth approach that’s made Trump’s agenda so successful.

Just as important, Pamela recognizes that South Carolina’s rapid growth must be managed responsibly. Rural communities and growing areas alike need roads, infrastructure, and smart planning that keep pace without wasting taxpayer dollars.

Her proposal to bring state and local leaders together to create a clear blueprint for growth is exactly the kind of practical leadership our state needs.

Pamela has already helped deliver a conservative record that includes historic income tax cuts, banning sanctuary cities, protecting life through the Heartbeat Bill, defending the Second Amendment with Constitutional Carry, and keeping biological men out of women’s sports.
President Trump trusts Pamela Evette to lead South Carolina forward, and after seeing her leadership firsthand, we do too.

Mayors Rockey Burgess (Williamston), Rick Sanders (West Pelzer), and Chase Smithwick (Pelzer)

***Upstatenewstoday & The News-Chronicle has not endorsed any candidate for Governor of South Carolina. ***

This announcement was sent to us by the campaign.

Arrest made in Suspicious Death in AndersonAnderson Police responded to 2503 E. North Ave. on June 2, 2026, after a 911 ...
06/04/2026

Arrest made in Suspicious Death in Anderson

Anderson Police responded to 2503 E. North Ave. on June 2, 2026, after a 911 caller reported an unresponsive male inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers located William Chandler deceased in the hallway with injuries.
Two individuals present at the scene were detained for questioning as officers secured the residence. The Criminal Investigations Division assumed control of the investigation and worked quickly and efficiently, identifying investigative sources and leads that led to an immediate arrest.
As a result of the investigation, Robert Bradley Evans was arrested on Wednesday evening June 3 for Manslaughter. A bond hearing is scheduled for June 4 at 4pm. The investigation remains active.

Breaking News| (Anderson City) A Death Investigation is Underway along East North Ave at Boundary Street. The Coroner's ...
06/02/2026

Breaking News| (Anderson City)
A Death Investigation is Underway along East North Ave at Boundary Street.

The Coroner's Office said they are investigating a death at 2503 East North Ave. This investigation is in the very early stages.

Details are very limited.

Update| We can confirm the deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Anthony Mark Lamatinna III, from Townville, and w...
06/01/2026

Update| We can confirm the deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Anthony Mark Lamatinna III, from Townville, and was a Volunteer Firefighter in Anderson County.
The Coroner's Office said:

"Preliminary investigation shows that the victim was helping unload a truck withanother coworker who was using a forklift. The materials that were on the forkliftbegan falling and pinned the victim underneath the pallet.The cause of death is traumatic asphyxiation, and the manner of death has beenruled accidental.The scene is under investigation by Anderson County Office of the Coroner,Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and OSHA.Mr. Lamattina was a volunteer fireman with Double Springs Fire Department."

Anderson| Industrial Accident has Left One Dead.

Monday afternoon, Centerville Fire Dept, Medshore Ambulance Service, Anderson County EMS & Special Operations, Anderson County EMS & Special Operations, and the Coroner's Office responded to 1649 Pearman Dairy Road, which houses Industrial Warehouse Service, for a worker who was crushed by pallets and other materials.

From the scene, it looks like the victim was pushed out the side of the warehouse.

We will update once more information is available.

The Anderson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 20-year-old Elijah Patrick Chapman from Anderson.Update: T...
05/31/2026

The Anderson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 20-year-old Elijah Patrick Chapman from Anderson.

Update: The Driver has succumbed to his injuries at Anmed Health.

One Critically Injured from Wreck
Anderson| Sunday afternoon, Flat Rock-Bowen Fire Department, Ebenezer Fire Department, Medshore Ambulance Service, Anderson County EMS & Special Operations, Life Flight, Anderson County Sheriff's Office SC, and South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to the 5300 Block of Abbeville Highway at Middleton Road for a one car wreck with heavy entrapment.
Life Flight landed in the middle of the road. The Crew from Life Flight rode in with the ambulance to Anmed Health.

The driver went off the right side of the road over corrected, crossed the center line and hit a large oak tree.

The drivers condition is unknown. Abbeville Highway is shut down while Troopers investigate.

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