2002 2003 2004 January  February  March  April  May  June  July  August  September  October  November  December 2004 Week of Dec. 29, 2004 Looking back at 2004 Williamston approves 2005 “tax rollback” budget Williamston Council approves budget revisions Bond Anticipation Note to be finalized Thursday December arrests minimal Suspicious fire investigated Breazeale Road fatality (5104) Week of Dec. 22, 2004 Former police chief files $1 million lawsuit  No charges to be made in SLED investigations of Williamston mayor Williamston Town Council expected to approve budget Target zero holiday campaign will focus on deadly January Duke to upgrade Lee Steam plant Vehicles reported stolen Officials reexamining costs of joint sewer project (5004) Week of Dec. 15, 2004 West Pelzer grant to replace water lines, sewer project is questionable West Pelzer receives $500,000 grant Williamston experiencing ongoing financial shortfall Senior Solutions coming to Williamston District One students among best in State math exam Officials break ground on airport expansion Bi-Lo donation helps fund Operation Care (4904) Week of Dec. 8, 2004 Plane crashes near West Pelzer Civil Air Patrol Searches finds Emergency Transmitter Photos of crash scene Change in water billing could save town money Thieves strike town, EMS Delinquent payments threaten insurance coverage, again Winter Fest offers holiday activities, craft items, parade New organization to help meet local needs Area residents plead quilty to counterfeiting District One schools receive “Excellent” grades Middleton applies for pardon (4804) Week of Dec. 1, 2004 Council to look at credit card, vehicle policy Capital expenditures needed to keep county water flowing School District One in good financial shape auditor says Williamston parade to follow new route Middleton applies for pardon Local man victim of armed robbery (4704) Nov. 24, 2004 Whitefield to offer Thanksgiving Meal Christmas spectacular kicks off holiday season Winter Fest offers holiday activities, craft items, parade in Piedmont SCHCA honors Cooper as Volunteer of the Year South Greenville son takes flight in experimental craft Mock exercise offers valuable experience to firefighters Mancino died from fall injuries Citizen input wanted on Saluda Valley Trail (4604) Nov. 17, 2004 Sue Cleveland Elementary anticipates new location Piedmont commissioners decide to clean sewer lines Sheriff-elect Crenshaw announces command staff Attempted kidnapping thwarted by local woman Missing hiker found Scott to serve on Council Former substitute faces charges Solid waste controversy consumes county council Mustangs crowned State AA runner-up Sponsor a tree for Deck the Halls Whitefield to offer Thanksgiving Meal Winter Fest to feature lots of holiday activities Piedmont Parade December 11 Register now for Williamston parade   (4504) Week of Nov. 10, 2004  Police continue looking for clues in double homicide Residents mourn death of Leslie Ann Mazzara West Pelzer continues policing initiatives Scott, Owens to face off for Council Ward 4 seat Council meets with department heads in budget worksession Barbecue fundraiser to help needy families Wilson initiates lawsuit to obtain information County Council hears debt information report   (4404) Week of Nov. 3, 2004  Williamston police fines raise questions Payments prevent town’s insurance cancellation Clardy survives Neel challenge for mayor Former Miss Williamston killed in double homicide in California West Pelzer Fire Department fined by Secretary of State Garrett, Rogers elected Piedmont commissioners County voters elect new auditor, sheriff Williamston Fire Department awarded grant (4304) Week of Oct. 27, 2004 Master’s cohort program benefits School District One District One students score among top in state on HSAP Williamston elections Williamston voters to decide on mayor David Harvell seeking re-election to Council Pepper seeking re-election to Williamston Ward 4 Gary Bannister challenging Harvell for Council 3 seat Pamela Owens running for Ward 4 Otis Scott seeking seat on town council County auditor Brock looking for second term as County auditor Jackie Hunter seeking auditor’s position Senate District 4 Jay West seeking Senate Dist. 4 Senate seat O’Dell hopes to bring experience back to Senate House District 9 Michael Thompson seeking re-election to House District 9 Sue Cheney challenging for House District Douglas Taylor running for State House District 9 Piedmont Commissioners race Dan Rawls seeking commissioner’s seat William Dickson seeking Board seat Marsha Rogers hopes to continue service Michelle Anderson wants to be involved Frankie Garrett wants to see growth Robert Higgins running for board Two constitutional questions on ballot Week of Oct. 20, 2004 Delta Woodside to close Piedmont Estes Plant Town of Pelzer to have police coverage, Christmas lighting Summer day camps to return to Piedmont Community Center Voters to use electronic touch screen this election Clardy to focus on town challenges if reelected Appell, Crenshaw face off in Anderson County Sheriff's race Do area towns have too many employees? Honea Path Sugarfoot festival Oct. 22, 23 Congressman, senator campaign through area Wilson opposes county debt, lack of financial information Woodmont High principal arrested on assault charge Week of Oct. 13, 2004 Neel declines Clardy offer of public forum in Mayor’s race West Pelzer officials focus on police issues Area residents line up to receive flu shots New voting machines to be displayed locally Stump meeting Oct. 19 $3,791,245 in welfare bonuses paid to state S. C. Textiles back Tenenbaum for Senate O’Dell hopes to bring experience back to Senate Catlin Tierce receives “Star of Tomorrow” award All Things Pretty Boutique opens Officers make drug arrests Thieves strike area homes Miss Woodmont First Wren coaches and captains Mustangs finish first at Hillcrest cheer competition   Week of Oct. 6, 2004 Williamston Council sets 2005 budget worksessions Council hears citizen comments Lt. Governor Bauer, Senator O’Dell in area Piedmont gearing up for Footbridge Festival October 15 & 16 Neel announces platform for Williamston mayor County could get new outdoor shopping mall Week of Sept. 29, 2004 Council vote allows town to pursue $350,000 loan Piedmont collecting supplies for victims of recent hurricanes New voting machines to be displayed locally Hurricane season challenges county emergency services Athletic Directors address District One School Board Palmetto High to crown  homecoming queen Friday Greenville Schools show improvement on Adequate Yearly Progress AYP reflects well on District One schools Thieves hit area homes, businesses Local murder case moves to grand jury Saturday last day to register to vote Piedmont First Baptist plans Oct. homecoming Week of Sept. 22, 2004 Williamston officials say town needs $280,000 to get caught up Town of Williamston named in lawsuit by Administrator Mayor responds to comments, provides no answers Dedication held Sunday for Habitat for Humanity house County Council continues to support Cox Road rezoning West Pelzer hearing starts grant process Vandals damage three commercial buildings New events planned for Footbridge Festival Holliday Atlas Chiropractic opens in West Pelzer Week of Sept. 15 Town Council postpones borrowing decision again West Pelzer officials to pursue $200,000 grant for Main Street Pelzer officials consent to police agreement Domestic dispute leads to two deaths Authorities recover stolen vehicles Piedmont Footbridge Festival Oct. 15, 16 Crafters needed for holiday event in Piedmont Week of Sept. 8 County approves Cox Rd. property rezoning request Cedar Grove celebrates new sanctuary this weekend Turner’s civil rights not violated Suspect charged in murder of local woman Stolen vehicles recovered District One among top five on PACT test Concrete Primary welcomes guidance counselor to staff Dance to follow Wren ball game Week of Sept. 1 Turner case dismissed on warrant technicality Outreach activities planned for Labor Day District One addresses state, federal mandates Woodmont principal Dr. Randy Reagan plans school improvements 23rd annual Spring Water festival a hit District One SAT average above state, below national August 2004 Week of August 25 Turner case set for trial Thursday Pelzer picker Ansel Guthrie is a gospel, bluegrass music pioneer Spring Water Festival this Saturday, Aug. 28 Candidates sign up for political offices Shady Grove serious about area ministry Week of August 18, 2004 Williamston officials decide to pursue loan Citizen input challenges Williamston officials Officials continue looking at downtown safety issues Officers begin using laptops Spring Water Festival brings town to life Aug. 28 Pelzer officials restructure billing on delinquent accounts Piedmont Commissioners support Christmas light project Dist. One seniors No. 3 in state on ACT Greenville County schools start next week Outreach activities planned for Labor Day PC’s on Main opens for business Week of August 11, 2004 Williamston officials looking at town’s finances District One’s Fowler committed to education West Pelzer reviews water bills after citizen complaints Williamston behind on insurance payments District One enrollment increases by 200 students Ragsdale elected to Pelzer Council Wren students offered sports pass Reserved tickets availableWren football Farm Expo excites visitors about local agriculture Week of August 4, 2004 Turner case set for trial August 26 Committee to make plan recommendations for downtown project Few citizens accept invite to inspect town records Town approves new trash, nuisance property ordinance Williamston officials to reconsider borrowing Upstate team advances Demolition, salvaging of Pelzer Mill well underway Farm Expo features family entertainment July Week of July 28, 2004 Board members updated on construction projects Town records to be on display Monday, Tuesday Lunch, breakfast program policy announced by District Town making plans for Spring Water Festival August 28 Bannister announces for Council Candidates begin filing August 2 The Jolly Turnip opens in Piedmont Abused animals being abandoned on East First St. Pride in Piedmont sees progress in local effort Greenville County schools start August 23 Week of July 21, 2004 West Pelzer completes $500,000 grant request John C. Neel, III announces candidacy for Williamston mayor District One announces registration, orientation Local residents recover two stolen vehicles County Council tables Joe Black Road rezoning Accused kidnapper out on bond PHS Athletic Boosters to meet July 27 Lance Armstrong day July 26 Piedmont Commissioners approve budget Dr. Ryan Cook assumes ownership of practice July 14, 2004 Williamston officials deal with future, past, present Public records display, presentation Clardy’s answer to recent questions Williamston officials consider options for Cherokee Rd. property West Pelzer to pay $6,400 DHEC penalty District One to add twelve new teachers Grant provides fence, plaque for founder’s grave July 4th event a success for Piedmont Robbery suspect caught after chase by local officer Deputies investigate thefts Williamston officers make arrests Local man arrested in robberies   July 7, 2004 Clardy asks council to allow borrowing $565,000 BONUS STORY - Budget problems, deficits continue under Clardy A look at Williamston’s latest borrowing request United Methodist volunteers provide home improvements Williamston officers make arrests District One terminates accused teacher, coach West Pelzer officials plan rate, fee increases Piedmont Commissioners revise consulting agreement BONUS STORY - Credit card statement reflects meals on the town June 30, 2004 Friday fireworks celebrate nation’s Independence Day Piedmont residents plan July 3 street dance Thieves strike area homes West Pelzer officials approve $600,000 budget Miss South Carolina pageant begins July 6   June 23, 2004 Pelzer officials approve $435,000 budget for 2004-05 County Education Board approves District One budget Fireworks celebrate Independence Day West Pelzer officials revise schedule of rates and fees Crenshaw continues in sheriff’s race Russell named principal at Concrete June 16, 2004 Change in trash services may lower West Pelzer rates West Pelzer faceing DHEC penalty Richard Turner case to be tried in Saluda Celebrity status continues for local cable guys Runoff election June 22 to determine sheriff candidate Salkehatchie volunteers spruce up local homes Planning Commission hears local zoning requests Three sentenced in counterfeit case Thieves take equipment from local church June 9, 2004 Spartanburg Solicitor’s office reviewing SLED reportWilliamston related Williamston Council hears questions from citizens group ACE Hardware store has long history in area Swindler takes money from area home Cooper, Wilson capture nominations in primary Brady selected to North South All Star Woodmont ceremony honors Class of 2004 Gray Drive Bridge closed for 13 years   June 2, 2004 Republican primary to decide House District 10 seat A look at the Anderson County Sheriff’s race Williamston business robbed Ace Hardware has Grand Re-opening West Pelzer meeting begins grant process Wilson, Austin face off for County Council  District 7 seat May 26, 2004 Hot air balloons, entertainment starts Friday at Freedom Weekend Aloft  District One Board holds work session on new budget Pelzer officials plan closing sewer contract New Oliver North book features Sammy Horne, Jr. Area church supports “Hands for Soldiers” Officers involved in out-of-town car chases Service station robbed   May 19, 2004 Commencement services Saturday for area grads Community concerns aired at Piedmont Town Meeting  Piedmont Public Service District approves second reading on budget Hwy. 77 named for Chastain Public input critical for grantWest Pelzer West Pelzer officials looking at sewer problems Split County Council supports second reading of budget Week of May 12, 2004 Officers stop Jeep after dangerous drive through town Officials meet to improve Main Street safety Strong Communities recognizes community service in Piedmont area King to hold  forum Owens announces for Ward 4 Compete in state track meet Week of May 5, 2004 Piedmont budget reflects rising insurance costs Williamston adopts county land use standards Additional charges may be forthcoming in pipe assault Palmetto athletes going to AA State Split Council supports first reading of County budget Local landmark vandalized Week of Apr. 29, 2004 Local unit returns to homecoming celebration It was a long year for the 151st Fifties celebration, reunion to honor Palmetto High 50th Board approves construction bid awards for Freshman Academy addition Construction underway for Sue Cleveland Elementary Police investigate incidents Pelzer woman stops robbery Piedmont forum May 13 Register now to vote in June primary 3 charged in fatal shooting  Peterson to seek Ward 4 seat Williamston EMS offers reflective signs Week of Apr. 21, 2004 Piedmont Community Center to host summer day camps Public meetings set for rail trail project West Pelzer to raise funds for police dog Austin to sponsor spring clean-up Sheriff's deputies investigate incidents Concrete’s Jane Harrison to head new district position Williamston to welcome soldiers home Saturday Wilson schedules review of county expense files Kelly to compete in Bench America Week of Apr. 14, 2004 West Pelzer Town officials address sewer funds, trash contract  Proposed renovations to Pelzer Gym to cost $250,000 Plans underway for return of local Guard Thieves strike homes, businesses April 7, 2004  Williamston audit shows weak financial condition County Council discusses professional baseball team Williamston Police Dept. approved for training County presents life-saving equipment Powdersville bank robbed  Cedar Grove expansion begins March 31, 2004 Moss named Wren football coach, AD Board approves Wren coach, district personnel for 2004-05 WACC  Founders’ Day event planned for April 3 Thieves hit area homes, businesses Hunter Thompson kidnapping case remains under investigation Local 911 operator takes call from missing boy March 24, 2004 West Pelzer’s Turner to continue on council Austin announces run for council seat Local resident 911 operator takes call from missing boy GWBA plans egg hunt Battle of Anderson County highlights historical skirmish Pelzer leadership remains unchanged March 17, 2004 Piedmont to develop community food bank Luncheon recognizes Piedmont’s founding131st birthday Wilson hopes to continue serving Council District 7 Pelzer election March 23 Piedmont woman arrested in shooting of Pelzer man Thieves caught in the act West Pelzer Mayor asks for resignation from Councilman Turner Heritage Weekend to bring past alive Book reflects on area history   March 10, 2004 Barry Knight named Principal of the Year Pelzer officials to limit access to Monkey Park West Pelzer businesses protest parking restrictions Palmetto Middle receives Palmetto’s Finest award Officers investigate incidents March 3, 2004 Town sets election date for mayor, council seats Town, County may take legal action CSX on Gray Drive bridge Otis Scott seeking Ward 4 seat Pelzer election March 23 Winter storm brings snow to area County Council approves air quality control proposals Authorities investigate Pelzer shooting Stolen vehicle recovered Clemson University breaks ground for automotive research campus Feb. 25, 2004 Bonds awarded for additions; Board approves principals  Military families, officers honor Foster McLane West Pelzer now has 24 hour police protection Powdersville, Wren residents raise tough issues for county Three plead guilty to counterfeiting Feb. 18, 2004   Laurens attorney hired, non-local jury to hear case Turner assault case Saluda Valley golfers honor Brandi Jackson Police recover stolen vehicle Wilson continues effort to receive financial information 2004 increases activity for Piedmont personnel Heritage Players present “Cinderella”   Feb. 11, 2004 Spartanburg Solicitor reviewing SLED report Behind the scenes preparing for  “Cinderella” production Venue change hearing set, town to decide on attorney for pending Turner case West Pelzer annexation draws citizen response Pelzer officials approve funds for gym repairs Man arrested on multiple violations Feb. 4, 2004 Town receives drug control, system improvement grant District One School Board approves 2004-2005 calendar County Council receives financial report card Taylor will not seek re-election Crenshaw announces candidacy for sheriff Officers recover stolen vehicle Area stores report armed robberies January 29,2004 Winter weather brings ice Sylvia Brown retires from Piedmont Fire Department Ongoing topics remain focus for revitalization“Night on the Town” Two vehicles reported stolen January 21, 2004 “Night on the Town” opportunity for input January 22 Williamston police officers make numerous drug arrests West Pelzer officials to pursue annexation County Council resumes debate on QRV staffing Easley man stabbed in Piedmont parking lot Easley man pleads guilty to felony DUI New softball team looking for sponsors Williamson announces candidacy for sheriff Reward being offered in Ricin poison letter incident Saluda Valley Rail Trail committee plans public meeting in Honea Path State grand jury indicts Earle Morris for fraud January 14, 2004 Woodmont Town Meeting focuses on district initiatives Night on the Town forum invites revitalization input Pelzer proceeds with police protection plan King to run for state house seat Board shepherds District One through tough budget year West Pelzer officials hear audit recommendations Pelzer’s Timmerman receives honorary degree from Clemson SHARE accepting energy assistance applications Alcohol, drugs top list of arrests Turner grievance hearing held Week of Jan. 7, 2004 Looking Back at 2003 continued (July - Dec.) . . Windfall may go toward declining fund balance Board approves $2 million bond issue for additions County Council approves incentives for Walgreens Walgreens distribution center coming to Anderson County Thieves target businesses