Travelers Rest Monitor

06/21/2025

Join us on July 6th for our summer fundraiser and the best brisket (and people!) on the mountain!

06/21/2025

Missed the June City Council Meeting? Here's your 60-second recap from Mayor Brandy Amidon.
https://youtube.com/shorts/3TrIRmpNl5A?si=iYbour6dZKkCAnyP

06/21/2025

DEVILDOG FANS!!! Please welcome Mr. Bradley Jones as our new Head Softball Coach. Bradley is a proud alumni of Travelers Rest. He is ready to bring his experience, knowledge, love of the game to our program and ready to build on the success of our program in the past. LETS GO DEVILDOGS!!!

06/21/2025

💥 Who was Dicey Langston… and why is the sky lighting up in her honor?

🔥 NEXT WEEK, the Freedom Trails Drone Show brings history to life in a way you've NEVER seen before — with 300 drones painting the night sky above Travelers Rest!

🌙 One girl. One river. One mission that changed everything.

🎇 One unforgettable show to celebrate her courage.

🗓 Don’t miss it — live music, food trucks, and a story of fearless bravery told through lights in the sky.

➡️ Join us at Trailblazer Park at 6PM!

11/22/2024

Step into the enchanting world of Downtown Travelers Rest on Saturday, November 30th, from 3 pm to 7 pm, and prepare for a holiday experience like no other! 🚂 All aboard the Polar Express, where you’ll chug along the Trail, feeling the magic of the season. Dive into the pages of The Great Book Adventure, following clues and surprises around town, and make your way to capture cherished moments with Santa himself!

❄️ Brave the frosty excitement of snowball fights by the Gazebo, soak in the melodies of the talented Greenville Carolers, and channel your holiday spirit at our FREE Make-and-Take Christmas Craft Stations.

🍷 For the grown-ups, the adventure continues as you Shop & Sip through participating merchants, savoring local treats and treasures to fill your holiday stockings.

This festive celebration is brimming with joy, creativity, and holiday cheer—so mark your calendars, grab your loved ones, and join us to make memories that will warm your heart all winter long. The TR Holiday Hop awaits—are you ready to hop into the magic?
Visit https://travelersrestsc.com/holiday-hop/ for event details!

09/10/2024

Motorcycle Thefts Across Northern County

By - Roger JewellMotorcycles Stolen In Travelers Rest, Marietta, Tigerville And BereaAn outbreak of motorcycle thefts were reported across northern Greenville County in recent weeks. On August 17th a Suzuki R750 was stolen from a residence on Shelton Road in Travelers Rest. On August 27th a 2001 Har...

06/17/2024

The Tree Sitters Of 1930

By - Roger JewellMark Twain said the worst thing that can happen to a great story is the unexpected arrival of an eyewitness. I discovered a great story recently about a large number of young men in 1930. Considering the number of years that have passed since 1930, I don't think any eyewitnesses wil...

03/13/2024

1954 Crime Spree Across Five States Ended In Travelers Rest

By - Roger JewellFour midwestern teenagers made a bad decision to attempt a burglary at a northern Greenville County gas station in 1954. On February 21, 1954 Greenville County Sheriff R.V Chandler Jr., announced the arrest of four teens who had admitted to committing 33 burglaries during a ten day....

03/07/2024

SCDOT Begins North 25 Project

By - Roger Jewell South Carolina Department Of Transportation has started implementing safety improvements on North Highway 25 above Travelers Rest. Work started last week on March 1st and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. Work will begin on West Belvue Road and continue upward toward...

01/30/2024

Fatal Accident In TR

A southbound box truck collided with the rearend of a stationary eighteen wheeler in front of KFC at Highway 25 and State Park Road in Travelers Rest. The crashed happened on Tuesday mornning (Januaary 30th). The fifty five year old driver of the box truck, Debra Jean Datko, was killed instantly at....

12/07/2023

𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝑰 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 | Clay Hendrix 👏
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12/07/2023

Come out TOMORROW for our Furman Paladin Football team sendoff!