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Williamston
news 2008
News
Election Day
just days away
Debate
offers forum for mayor
Harvell,
Smith face off for Ward 3 seat
Seems to Me . .
.Let them eat cake
Week of Oct 29
Street
relocation may pave way for grocery
Forest Hills
sewer rate increases before hook on to WWTP
More
background on Forest Hills sewer
Boo in
the Park planned for Oct. 25
Local
projects on referendum
(4108)
Week of Oct.
8, 2008
Council,
administrator address personnel issues, sewer recreation
Landmarks demolished
Seems to Me .
. . Remembering Jerry Lee
(4008)
Week of Oct.
1, 2008
How does
the credit crisis affect us locally?
Bridge
project moved further down the list
$10
million GO Bond includes eleven projects
Deadline
nearing for voter registration
DHEC urges
shot to protect against flu
Gas
availability should improve
Price
gouging statute remains in effect
Seems to
Me . . . Golden parachutes
Week
of September 24, 2008
AnMed
Wellspring leaving Williamston
Seems to Me .
. . Sinking ships
Week
of September 17, 2008
Tragedy
highlighted on Inside Edition
Arson
suspected in barn fires
Seems to Me .
. .The big story
Week
of September 10, 2008
Water,
sewer and other infrastructure getting closer look
Gossett
family offers cemetery assistance
Hurricanes
can affect local gasoline supply
Mill
warehouse burns
Downtown
grant awarded toWest Pelzer
WP
Planning Commission official; fund balance increases
News from
Historic Pelzer, SC
Waldrep
reports on GOP national convention
Two arrested
in Palmetto concession stand break-in
Jockey
Lot fight turns up guns
Seems to Me .
. . When it comes down to it . . .
Week
of September 3, 2008
Looper announces
for Ward 4 seat
Contracts
nearing on land for application
New chipper
returns mulch to residents
Seems to Me .
. . Blowing smoke
Week
of August 27, 2008
Festival
may have been biggest yet
Out of
gas moped stolen from road
Police
officers make alcohol, drug arrests
New
studio offers more than karate instruction
Upstate
Federal Credit Union breaks ground on Williamston location
Athletic
programs to see facility upgrades
Seems to Me .
. .When the alarm goes off
Public
meeting planned about ethanol facility
DHEC lagging
on ethanol guidelines
Watermelon
queen in Belton Labor Day
Don’t
get caught in fraudulent Internet Scam
(3408)
Week
of August 20, 2008
Water,
sewer line upgrades first step toward repaving W. Main
Streetscape
project nearing completion
Filing ends Thursday
Marijuana
bust nets four pounds
Local
author’s book featured in Emmys gift bag
Seems to Me .
. .The latest lawsuit
(3308)
Week of
August 13, 2008
Academy
St. paving takes precedence over Pelzer Avenue relocation
Lollis
selected as town administrator
Correspondence
shows town advised of consulting ties
Southern
Crescent returns to Spring Water Festival
Seems to Me .
. . Thinking small
(3208)
Week of
August 6, 2008
Spring
Water Festival features Julie Roberts
Runners
preparing for Spring Water run
Council
names Scott to represent town on projects
Smith
announces for council seat
Forest
Hills residents facing higher water/sewer rates
PERC to
sponsor school supply drive
Ethanol
operation not in violation, DHEC says
New
Council to handle internal audit, conditions
Deputies
investigate thefts
Deputies
investigate assaults, vandalism to vehicles
Traffic
stops lead to arrests
Seems to Me .
. . A hot summer
(3108)
Week of July
30, 2008
Handling
of tax situation draws attention from center developer
Council
divided on funding requests for paving, street relocation projects
Interview
process narrowed to three
Town to
smoke sewer lines
Filing opens
for county offices, boards
Vietnam
veteran starts local chapter
Seems to Me .
. . Traffic signs
(3008)
Week
of July 23, 2008
Ethanol operation
raises concerns; no permit issued yet
Downtown
Streetscape project underway
Seems to Me .
. .What's ahead for council
(2908)
Week of July
16, 2008
Spring Water
Festival features live entertainment
$10 million
GO Bond issue to fund projects throughout the County
Seems to Me .
. .The sheriff’s office
(2808)
Week of July
9, 2008
2008 Miss South
Carolina crowned
Council
approves funding for lights, wood chipper
Town
approves $4.5 million budget; hospitality tax funding purchases
Grants
help equip emergency responders
Thieves
miss shot at basketball goal
Seems to Me .
. .Hiring policy
(2708)
Week of July
2, 2008
Williamston
represented in Miss SC pageant
Pet
is semi-finalist in national contest
Planning
underway for annual festival
Trouble
follows Smith to Malibu Sports bar
Seems to Me .
. .It’s time to remember
Week
of June 25, 2008
Freedom
Celebration this Saturday
One charged
after vehicle run off road
Salkehatchie
volunteers making home improvements
Seems to Me -
The audit
(2508)
Week of June
18, 2008
Williamston
debates how high grass, weeds can grow before violators fined
Freedom
Celebration features cannon firing
Libertarians
plan picnic, celebrate Carolina Day
Seems to Me .
. .Challenges and enemies
(2408)
Week of June
11, 2008
Opportunity
of a lifetime comes with flight in supersonic Russian jet
Town
seeks funding for street relocation
Williamston
approves first reading on $3,614,390 budget
Park,
town shaping up with improvement projects
Picnic
in the Park with Miss Williamston
Piercetown
residents go without power
Three
facing charges in barroom brawl
Shooting
incident may have been racial
(2308) Week of June
4, 2008
Budget
amendment requires receipts for credit card transactions
New zoning
ordinance approved, does not address some sign issues
Picnic
in the Park with Miss Williamston
Allen
fourth to announce for mayor
(2208) Week of May 28, 2008
$2 million
grant to fund radios, new tower for area
Seems to Me .
. .“The only person who can embarrass you is . . .”
(2108)
Week of May
21, 2008
Quick
response nets robbery suspects
Cannon
concerns remain issue for Williamston council
Crout to run
for mayor
Seems to Me .
. . “I’m tired of the negativity too”
(2008)
Week of May
14, 2008
Spontaneous combustion
causes ACE fire
Clardy to seek third
term as Williamston Mayor
Seems to Me . . .Kissing babies
(1908)
Week of May
7, 2008
Block party
celebrates Brookdale park renovation
Community
participates in National Day of Prayer
Scott to run
for mayor
Council
considering improvement projects for town, cannon protection
Seems to Me .
. . Brer Cindy’s briar patch
(1808) Week
of Apr. 30, 2008
Historic
cannon ready for action
Cannon
was sabotaged
Board
names Powdersville High; approves construction timelines
Community
invited to pray in park
Celebrate
improved Brookdale Park
Area celebrates
Earth Day in park
Seems to Me .
. .Shared responsibility (in an election year)
(1708)
Week of Apr. 23,
2008
Community
invited to pray in park
Williamston to
celebrate Earth Day
Town’s
finances rebounding - Audit shows $1.1 million fund balance
Pageant to
benefit Shrine Club
Seems to Me .
. . Let’s review
(1608)
Week of Apr. 16,
2008
Strong
Communities project getting national attention
Municpal
Association meets in Williamston
County
Council clears way for CPST to be on referendum
Hooper to
run for District 7 seat
Seems to Me .
. .Political tidal waves
(1508)
Week of Apr. 9,
2008
Software,
cell phone and termites top town council discussions
Sales
Tax Commission sets capital projects list
Police
investigate incidents
Seems to Me .
. . Fair officiating
(1408)
Week of Apr. 2,
2008
Introducing
Miss Williamston . . .
Local event
planned to Celebrate Earth Day
County
approves incentive package for Cheddar project
Children’s
Hospitals Benefit Saturday
Pelzer Pool
getting upgrades
Home school
group offers support
Welcome or
not? Owners paint different picture of landfill location
2008
Candidates complete filing
Swiped
bank card used illegally
Seems to Me . .
.Election Year politics - It could get ugly!
(1208)
Week of Mar.
19, 2008
Local
organization teams up with former NBA player
Failing pump
station to be replaced early
Retired
firefighter announces for Senate
GWBA Easter
egg hunt this Saturday
(1108)
Week of Mar.
12, 2008
More games to
be played on lighted softball fields
Seems to Me .
. . The balance sheet
(1008) Week of Mar. 5, 2008
Civil
War cannon to stay local; mayor, council fire shots
Local
Capital projects list
(0908) Week of
Feb. 27, 2008
Contracted
management keeping waste water treatment compliant
Former
resident has award winning dog
Seems to Me .
. . The biggest surprise
(0808) Week of
Feb. 20, 2008
Check
signing policy called into question
Road,
sidewalk projects to be placed on capital improvement list
WFD installs repeater
Seems to Me .
. . The Good Old Boys
(0708)
Week of Feb.
13, 2008
New owners
bring life to renovated Gossett School
Capital
project tax to fund projects
Fire - Fire
... Everywhere there was Fire!
Police
arrest fugitive wanted by Immigration Department
County
Credit Card review session turns into battle of wills for two
Council members, press
Seems to Me .
. . Authority
Town to put
software company on notice
Volunteer
Fire Departments receive grants
Middleton
tells pardon board - “I am not a threat to society”
Seems to Me .
. . Lead On!
Brookdale
Park sees improvements
Middleton
denied pardon
Seems to Me .
. . It will take more than a writ of mandamus to get these answers
Teen's death
saddens community
Middleton
going before pardon board
Area
precincts combined
Family
Connection asking for assistance
Seems to Me .
. .A bad feeling
Streetscape
project moving forward
Arrest made
in store robbery
Towns
awarded beautification grants
Williamston
to advertise positions for administrator, codes enforcement
Holiday
period quiet in Willliamston
Seems to Me .
. .Words to the wise (for what it’s worth)
Accountability
remains priority for Cindy Wilson
Councilman
awaits information requested under FOIA
Angel Food
Ministries now accepting orders
Driver
facing multiple charges
Seems to Me .
. .Building public trust
Williamston
News 2007
Week
of Dec. 26,
2007
Looking
Back 2007
Williamston
Council discusses fees, personnel and policies
Seems to
Me . . .Playdoh
Residents
asked to conserve water
Week of
Dec. 19, 2007
Williamston
Council holds last meeting of 2007
Williamston
officers investigate incidents
Seems to Me .
. .The big question(s)
(5007)
Week of Dec. 12,
2007
Santa
Express draws crowds
County
Transportation Committee funds projects
Cooper,
O’Dell honored for economic development
Seems to
Me . . .How prepared are we?
(4907)
Week of Dec. 5,
2007
Santa
Express coming to town
Area parades
scheduled Saturday
Yard
sale permits, building removal top discussions
Congressman
Barrett meets with textile employees
Shopping
Center under renovation
Leaves
should be bagged
County
Delegation announces funding for local projects
Former POW
recounts WWII
Early
deadlines for holidays
Seems to Me .
. .Who shall steer the ship?
(4807)
Week of Nov. 28,
2007
Former
operator turns in license - DHEC report shows 21 violations
Sign
up now for Williamston parade
Seems to Me . .
. My Christmas wish
(4707)
Week of Nov. 21,
2007
Opening
Night Ceremony Sat. for Christmas park
Town
employees get pay raise
Seems to Me .
. . Zoned Out
(4607)
Week of Nov. 14,
2007
Park
decorating now underway
GWBA
ornaments are now available
Williamston
parade set for December 8
Area
residents no shows for planning input meeting
Reserve
your display space now
Trees to
be on display at Town Hall
Williamston
officers investigate incidents
Seems to Me .
. . Business as Usual
(4507)
Week of Oct. 31,
2007
Local
Fire District had problems with Palmetto 800 Motorola system
Water bill
to be paid, plans being redrawn for streetscape
Doors
opening for ballad singer
Is
County zoning coming to your area?
Seems to Me .
. The Class of ’67
(4407)
Week of Oct. 31,
2007
Residential
boom continues for area
Public
invited to offer input on growth
Officer
no longer employed by town
Seems to Me . .
. Doing it right
(4307)
Week of Oct. 24, 2007
Boo in
the Park set for Saturday
Town’s
water bill remains in dispute
Williamston
police investigate incidents
Seems to Me .
. . Just for thought . . .
(4207) Week of Oct. 17. 2007
Job
description finalized; policy and procedures next on agenda
Boo in
the Park set for October 27
Woman robbed
at gunpoint
DHEC to offer flu vaccines
Piercetown
to clean up litter
Seems to Me .
. .Paranoia as politics doesn’t work
(4107) Week of Oct. 10, 2007
No
charges filed in discipline incident involving police officer
Deputies
tazed during arrest
Seems to Me .
. .Jerry Lee
(4007)
Week of Oct. 3,
2007
Textile
heritage being celebrated
Town
approves packer purchase
Safety
concerns close Gray Drive bridge
Pageant, music
benefit Saturday
Williamston
Police investigate incidents
Seems to Me .
. .What does a terrorist look like?
(3907)
Week of Sept. 26,
2007
Textile
Heritage being celebrated
Attorney
General issues opinion on time capsule
Benefit
planned to help with medical bills
Mayors
proclaim Constitution Week
County water
projects on five year list
Public
invited to help manage area growth
Household
trash should be bagged, separated for pickup
Seems to Me .
. . Whistling Dixie
(3807)
Week of Sept.
19, 2007
Palmetto
Middle project to improve cemeteries
Library
fines waived for food
Benefit
pageant planned
Seems to Me .
. .Just leave a message
(3707)
Week of Sept.
12, 2007
Palmetto
Soccer club dedicates new fields
Williamston
Council updated on projects
Grant to
fund pump station improvement
Davenport
recognized by Shriners
Students
to help in cemetery project
Seems to Me .
. . Not much has changed
(3607)
Week of Sept.
5, 2007
Area
continues to show growth
Time
capusule back in ground until 2076
Williamston
police report
King to
present waterfalls
Seems to Me . .
.Too little, too late?
(3507)
Week of August
29, 2007
SLED reports
no criminal activity; no charges filed
Festival
ride, run, draw record attendance
Limited
edition paper weights offered
Williamston
police report
Seems to Me . .
.The past vs. the future
(3407)
Week of August
22, 2007
Accident
results in worker’s death
Expanded
hours, activities and food to highlight festival
Questionable
meeting lacks quorum to convene
Attorney
General asked to look into time capsule incident
Seems to
Me . . .It must be the heat
(3307)
Week of August
15, 2007
Williamston
awarded ATCT funding for streetscape project
Limited
edition paper weights offered
Festival
has new, expanded items
Firefighters
battle blaze, high temps
Recycle
Center Fire
Seems to
Me . . .The Good Old Boys
Vandals
hit area school, church
(3207) Week of August
8, 2007
Mayors
repond; Council meeting turns ugly as attacks continue
Council
approves budget, police vehicles; considering proposed raise
Clardy
responds to councilman’s concerns
Mayor,
councilman spar over computer incident
Seems to Me . .
.The surreal life
(3107)
Week of August
1, 2007
Williamston
EMS serves community for 40 years
Public
hearing August 6 on $4.487 million budget
Planning
Commission approves street relocation
Williamston
police report busy July
Police catch robber
Supreme
Court case has local implications
Seems to Me .
. .Open government
(3007)
Week of July 25,
2007
Spring
Water Festival set for August 25
Trust,
communication key for administrator position
Seems to Me . .
.Citizens deserve better
(2907)
Week of July 18,
2007
Planning
underway for annual festival
Williamston
council creates position for administrator
Town
reaches agreement with County on sewer capacity
Council
members deny violating FOI guidelines
Councilman
responds to mayor’s statements
Council
District 7 residents denied requests
Seems to Me .
. .Who has the ball?
(2807)
Week of July 11,
2007
Rescued pony
now has new life providing therapy
Time capsule
dug up without notice
Grant
requests are underway
Park
improvements continue courtesy of local mission group
Competitive
grants being awarded locally
Seems to Me . .
. “The Fourth File”
(2707)
Week of July 4,
2007
Businesses
late on paying license fee
After
a year without - council, mayor pay reinstated in new budget
Postal
Carrier helps injured woman
Budget
work session - Notes from June 27
Seems to
Me . . . Good Cop, Bad Cop
(2607)
Week of June 27,
2007
Freedom
Celebration offers fun, fireworks
Celebrate
Independence Day
Severe
weather causes damage across area
Williamston
officials working daily on budget
Honor
Firefighters
Seems
to Me . . .Let the truth come out
(2507)
Week of June 20,
2007
Authorities
looking for information on unsolved homicide
Council
postpones approval of recycled budget
Williamston
to accept Forest Hills sewer
Williamston
crime report
Town
to implement hospitality tax July 1
Walgreens
Distribution Center breaking new ground in hiring
Mayors
consider road fee proposal
Officials
not saying if local guard units will be closing
Seems
to Me . . . Stalking case delays justice
(2407)
Week of June 13,
2007
Salkehatchie
volunteers perform extreme makeover times five
Williamston changing
fiscal year with first approval on 2008 budget
WP
clerk - Elgin now in Williamston
Freedom
Celebration to offer fun, fireworks
Walgreens
to show dist. center
District
6 Councilman drumming up support for road fee
Break
ground for new water tank
Seems
to Me . . . Political ponderings
(2307)
Week of June 6,
2007
Police
manueuver averts dangerous situation
Town
shows $892,000 fund balance at end of year
(2207)
Week of May 30,
2007
Waste
water plan treading water
Seems
to Me . . . Seeing Navy Blue
(2107)
Week of May 23,
2007
Replacement
of mobile homes,truck restrictions being discussed
Town
awarded paving C funds
Beach
party in park a success
Special
event to recognize local bluegrass musicians
Seems
to Me . . .“When you call 911, you expect help”
(2007)
Week of May 16,
2007
Old
City Hall building gone, but memories remain
“Willkommen
Bruder” - “Welcome Brother.”
Town
awarded paving C funds
Saluda
River Catfish band to honor early musicians
Seems
to Me . . . The winds are blowing
(1907)
Week of
May 9, 2007
Town’s
Fund Balance reaches $1 million
Money in the
bank, but no surplus
Grant money
coming; town to hire police officer
Seems to Me . .
.Believe it or not
(1807)
Week of May 2, 2007
Park repairs to
help town put on a new face
Beach party planned
Town gets
new tractor
Seems to Me . .
.From the inside
(1707) Week of April 25, 2007
Fireworks
event to be expanded
Spring Water
Run set for August 25
GWBA to host golf tournament
WFMC plans two fundraisers
Seems to Me . . .
Shedding some light
(1607)
Week of April
18, 2007
Town
moving forward on commercial trash pickup
Williamston
officials working on accountability for fine payments
Tri-city
officials looking at alternative sewer treatment
Some
reimbursements not elilgible on Pelzer gym renovation
Motorcycle
ride to raise funds Sat.
Historic
Pelzer gym and textile sports on special program
Textile
Historical Society to meet in Piedmont
Campaign
disclosures show regular contributors
Transportation
Department looking for more funding
Budget
proposal submitted earlier; County residents to pay more
Thieves strike
homes, businesses
Seems to Me . .
.Virginia Tech tragedy
(1507)
Week of April
11, 2007
New proposal
brings up past problems in handling traffic fines
Local
photographer, Anderson Museum featured in Sandlapper
Shopping,
football highlights for German exchange student
Seems to Me . . .
Campaign interests
(1407)
Week of April
4, 2007
Newer
mobile homes may be allowed if ordinance is revised
Water, sewer,
infrastructure top discussions for Williamston
Town to
reinstate commercial trash pickup
Downtown plan
being revived
Community
Son-Up Service Sunday in Spring Park
Seems to Me . . .
Old Tricks (The cost of free information)
(1307)
Week of March 28,
2007
GWBA Easter
egg hunt this Saturday
Benefit show
April 7
Seems to Me . . .
The old neighborhood
(1207)
Week of March 21,
2007
Financial
inaccuracies, providing sewer services top discussions
Williamston
officials consider allowing sewer systems to hook on
Park committee
members appointed
Few
residents show for forum
Seems to Me . . .
The (solid waste) game
(1107)
Week of March 14,
2007
Officials to
address sewer concerns
Williamston
man involved in shootout in Pickens County
Williamston
man reported missing
Police
investigate paintball incident
Golf course vandalized
Seems to Me . . .
“The rabbit hole”
(1007)
Week of March 7, 2007
Officer to
remain on police force
Town
rehires grant writer, auditor
Williamston
EMS opens satellite office
Public
hearing set for sewer concern
Williamston
drug bust results in arrests
Spearman,
Palmetto to see facility upgrades
Williamston man
arrested in cab driver murder
Seems to Me . . .
Pointing the way
(0907)
Week of February 28,
2007
No decision
yet on officer’s future
District
One growth leads to tough decisions
Manse Jolly
subject of independent filmmaker
Ware Shoals
sewer line still being considered
George Clooney
Medlin has career day
Seems to Me . . .War wounds
(0807) Week
of February 21,
2007
School requests
SRO officer be replaced
Gray Drive
Bridge reopens
Hospitality
tax passes with spending concerns
Seems to Me . .
.“Nice Job”
(0707)
Week of February 14,
2007
Council
determines priorities at retreat
Committees
volunteering for town improvements
Committee
looking at Williams grave site
Cemetery
committee asking for community for help
Towns explore
possibilities for funds
Gray Drive
bridge to reopen Monday
Seems to Me .
. .Where is the gravy?
(0607)
Week of
February 7, 2007
Town considers
proposals that could pave the way for economic development
Seems to Me . . . A
new presence
Week
of January 31,
2007
Middleton denied pardon
Local dentist
arrested for providing alcohol to minors
Meade named Lions
Citizen of the Year
Stewart recognized for valor
Seems to Me . . . On
Membership and Recognition
(0407)
Week of January 24,
2007
Middleton pardon denied
Williamston
Council passes resolution in support of pardon
Williamton
Town Council plans goal setting retreat
Benefit music
show at Municipal Center
GWBA elects
officers, reviewing bylaws
Residential
development strong in this part of County
Vandals target mailboxes
Emergency call
delay results in changes
Upstate
center of emerging Megapolitan area
State perspectives
(0307) Week of January 17, 2007
Live
entertainment at Municipal Center January 27
Rogers named
Miss Palmetto
Officers make
arrests during holiday period
Seems to Me . . .
Dr. King’s dream
(0207)
Week of January 10,
2007
Council
decides not to relocate old city hall
Citizens,
council question mayor about closing, other issues
Seems to Me . .
.Thoughts for the New Year
Week of Jan. 3, 2007
Williamston Council decides
issues Monday
Belton woman one of first to
try new cancer treatment
Former clerk hopes to see city
hall building preserved
Williamston
News 2006
Week of
Dec. 20, 2006
Public hearing
held on budget, meeting moved to Tuesday
Williamston
Council approves 2007 budget
Stem cell
treatment appears positive for local cancer patient
Seems to Me . . . Be
a man
(5006)
Week of Dec. 13, 2006
Cannon
incident remains under investigation
Public
hearings set for 2007 budget, moving old city hall
2005 audit
reflects towns financial woes
Seems to Me . . .A
white Christmas
Journal
holiday deadlines
(4906) Week of Dec. 6, 2006
Entertainment,
special events highlight holiday season
Civil war
cannon returned defaced
Budget
amendment to allow town bonus
Local rail
line service to continue under new ownership
FILOT
discussions draw comments
GWBA ornaments
make great present
Seems to Me . . . A
southern tradition (Hunt clubs)
(4806)
Week of Nov. 29, 2006
County taking
FILOT funding from schools to cover solid waste
Schools to
feel effects of FILOTs
Landfill
reduction process shows promise
District One
Board informed on FILOT, state report cards
School District
One hears audit report
Subway
celebrity Jared Fogle makes local appearance
Teacher
recovering from crash
Register now
for Williamston parade
Seems to Me . . .
Landfill deal still stinks
(4706)
Week of Nov. 22, 2006
PARD
grants awarded
Special events
highlight the holidays
Christmas Park
opening Saturday
GWBA ornaments
are now available
Hospitality
fee could bring funding for tourism
Palmetto
Cheerleaders are State Runner-Up
Seems to Me . .
.Hospitality fees
(4606)
Week of Nov. 15, 2006
Runoff to
decide Williamston Town Council Ward 1 seat
Council
discussions returning to normal
Christmas Park
work day Saturday
Marcy sentenced
Palmetto
High hosts AA State qualifier
Seems to Me . .
.Firemen and fish frys
(4506)
Week of Nov. 8, 2006
Revenues
less than expected
Park
decorating, development issues addressed to Council
Williamston
Council gets down to business
Work underway on
decorating park
Police
officers make arrests
Wright, Crout in runoff
(4406)
Week of Nov. 1, 2006
2006
Election preview
Journal again
topic of political campaign
Jerome Hudson
named National Distinguished Principal
Boo in the
Park a success
(4306)
Week of Oct. 25, 2006
2006
Election preview
Wright running for Ward One seat
SCDOT explains recent
sign pickup
Schools locked down as
deputies chase burglar
Bridge honors Senator O’Dell
Forum has little input
from area
Boo in the Park offers fall festivities
Seems to Me . . .Senator “Billy”
(4206)
Week of Oct. 18, 2006
Election -
Williamston Council Ward 1
Two announce as write-in candidates
Crout to run as write-in candidate
Walker running as write-in
School Board
Dale Martin offers
education experience
Sherard write-in for County Board
County/State
Despite obstacles Wilson
represents area
Voters to decide 7
statewide Constitutional Amendments
News
Be a part of the Christmas Park
Boo in the park
Pelzer plans Holiday Fair
Candy corn walk at Cheddar FD
Piedmont history to be
on display
Pelzer rescue squad to
relocate facilities
Bridge to honor senator O’Dell
West Pelzer water improvements
Peebles opening brings shoppers
Tierce on Channel 16 this Friday
County plans Veterans parade
Health Department readies
for expansion
Sheriff seeking information
Flu Vaccines being offered
Reward offered in hit and run
Deputies investigate
vehicle, mail thefts
(4106)
Week of Oct. 4, 2006
Journal
articles topic of mid-state election campaign
Land
application process may be trend of the future
Cole will not
seek reelection
New Peebles
store now open
Fall Festival
being planned
Number of
leachate shipments decline
Despite
obstacles, Wilson continues to represent area
Bosch
celebrates 100 years
Voters to have
many choices
Seems to Me . . .The
last card
(4006)
Week of Oct. 4, 2006
Sewer treatment upgrades planned
Contract approval allows
sewer upgrades to proceed
New Peebles store opening
Community asked for input on future
Sheriff
names new Chief Deputy
Building
purchase, clerk hiring topics of discussion
Lions ready for
Candy day
Seems to Me . . .The Shriners
(3906)
Week of Sept.
27, 2006
Infrastructure projects planned
Spring Water Doctor column returns
Collects for Shriners
Voters urged to update information
Williamston police report incidents
Seems to Me . . .Joey Preston’s anniversary (and
other related matters)
(3806)
Week of Sept.
20, 2006
Palmetto readies for homecoming
Audit will alleviate concerns
Middleton says
Commercial dumpster was
provided by town
Seems to Me . . .The Perfect Storm
(3706)
Week of Sept.
13, 2006
Town
to consider forensic audit
Road to
recovery bumpy
Citizens
continue comments
Citizens comment on tax increase
Moore’s closing Saturday
Seems to Me . . .Has it been 5 years?
Editorial . . . A shortsighted decision
Community invited to participate
in Spirit Week
Spring Water Run results
Middleton statement
(3606)
Week of Sept.
6, 2006
Williamston
Council goes against advice to raise taxes
Citizens
continue with comments
Restrictions
proposed before any tax increase
Host
fees reflect more out of county garbage
Seems
to Me . . . It’s time to quit
(3506)
Week of Sept 6, 2006
Options
for towns finances laid on the table
Resignation
not an option, mayor says
Tax
increase on hold
Museum
committee disbands
CSX
abandonment of rail line denied
Rai$ing
Race results
Seems
to Me . . .Common sense
(3406)
Week of Aug 23, 2006
Candidates
file for political offices
Handmade
crafts, unique skills to highlight festival
Tempers
rise over town spending, tax increase
Candidates
file for political offices
Pelzer
residents concerned with crime
West
Pelzer has personnel issues
ACT
results rank District One sixth
District
One students bring in scholarships
County
wide initiative to help plan for future
Project
funding comes from elected officials, lobbyists
Jean
committed as District 7 candidate
Low
clearance causes loss of load
Seems to Me
. . .Until the next election . . .
Bonus story
Top
pro riders coming to Greenville
(3306)
Week of Aug 16, 2006
Community
readies for 25th Spring Water Festival
Rai$ing
Race looking for teams, volunteers
Council
begins looking at tax rate, budget
Children’s
Activity Center becoming a reality
Williamston
Fire receives DHS grant
Two
charged in CSC with minor
Belton
man arrested in shooting
Citizens
remain concerned with town’s actions, response
Heavy
rain fall
Seems
to Me . . .Getting personal
Earl
Wooten Tribute
(3206)
Week of Aug 9, 2006
Town
proposing 20% tax increase
Town
considering hiring administrator, more help
Reduced
staff straining to meet work requirements
Sewer
treatment facility remains issue for residents, town
Dominos
victim of attempted robbery
Seems
to Me . . . Supporting state athletes
(3106)
Week of Aug. 2,
2006
Options
being considered for treatment plant upgrade
Town
taking steps to address concerns with treatment plant
Extreme
temps result in energy sharing measures
Williamston
Council holds worksession
Spring
Water Run returns
Seems
to Me . . .Who’s accountable?
(3006)
Week of July 26,
2006
District
One registration, orientation begins this week
Adult
Ed program gives workers a second chance
Candidates
to file
Gatewood
residents express concerns with treatment plant
Council
hears public comments
Police
investigate local incidents
Williamston
police report June 27-July 7
Sheriff’s
Deputies investigate calls
Seems
to Me . . .It will take some work
Candidates
to file
(2906)
Week of July 19,
2006
Spring
Water Festival to celebrate 25th Anniversary
Williamston
Council begins 2007 budget discussions
2007
draft budget reflects major cuts
Accused
man pleads not guilty in Mazzara double murder
(2806)
Week of July 12
Area
roads were deadly during first week of July
Williamston
to leave police dispatch in house for now
Gray
Drive Bridge agreement reached
Legion
Post to honor local Guard with cookout|
Portion
of Hwy. 20 named for SCHP Trooper Hester
(2706)
Week of July 5,
2006
Miss
South Carolina to be crowned Saturday
Bloom
stores open
Investigation
to determine if citizen concerns legitimate
Piedmont
budget receives final approval
(2606)
Week of June 27,
2006
Fireworks,
fun this Saturday in Williamston
Council
approves 2006 budget, will consider hiring administrator
Budget
hearing draws two comments
District
One approves budget with no millage increase
Five
from area are in Miss SC pageant
NewSpring
Band, fireworks to highlight AIM benefit
Blue
Star Mothers of America offer support
Bloom
stores open
Seems
to Me . . .Hunting RINOs
(2506)
Week of June 21,
2006
Fireworks
spectacular to be held in Williamston July 1
More
revenues, less costs, cash flow remains critical
Q&A
session held with new councilman
After
24 drafts, first reading held on 2006 budget
Local
man charged in pawn shop slaying
Private
ceremony celebrates life of Dr. Dwight H. Smith
The
Spring Water Dr.
Tribute
to Dr. Smith
Landfill
runoff treatment agreement could benefit town
Williamston
officers busy over three week period
(2406)
Week of June 14,
2006
Wilson
survives, Dees doesn’t
Salkehatchie
Camp improving lives
Spring
Water Festival expected to be bigger and better for 25th year
Study
shows area is ripe for opportunity
Williamston
officers busy over three week period
Williamston
Council announces meetings
Seems
to Me . . . How’s Jerry Lee?
(2306)
Week of June 7,
2006
Robbery
suspect in custody in Alabama
Mayor
to request SLED look at audit
Budget
nearing completion
Town
debt still substantial
Downtown
project receives grant funding
Economic
study shows area's needs
Salkehatchie
Camp returns to area
Seems
to Me . . .Journalism ethics
(2206)
Week of May 31,
2006
Local
influences contribute to brothers’ writing, performing
NeedToBreathe
Most
candidate contributions not available before election
Clardy
teaching at Forest College
Barnes
comments on pre-election process
(2106)
Week of May 24,
2006
Budget
discussions center on borrowing, council salary
Resolution
allows for treatment of hauled waste at town plant
Wilson
platform remains the same
Wilson
to appeal judges decision
Council
Candidates state positions in forum
(1906)
Week of May 10, 2006
Middleton
wins Council seat
Williamston
officials working on 2006 budget
Council
hears good, bad news
Letter
previews steps to recovery for Williamston
(1806)
Week of May 3, 2006
Festival
gets go ahead from town
Candidate
forum Thursday
Voters
should note poll changes
Town
makes payment to IRS, votes to hire auditing firm
Town
officials wrestling with police dispatch options
Letter
on town’s status is now available
The
Letter
(1706)
Week of Apr 26, 2006
Festival
committee officially organized
Council
looks at letter issue, tax increase mentioned
(1606)
Week of Apr 19, 2006
Kickoff
event Saturday for young family activity center
Scout
Hut getting much needed repairs
Spring
Water Festival meeting
Town,
industry facing additional sewer expenses
Convenience
center planned for Slabtown
Little
Miss/Mr. Freedom Weekend Aloft Pageant planned
(1506)
Week of Apr 12, 2006
Outreach
programs, volunteers recognized By Clemson, Duke
Family
Activity Center kickoff at Caroline Center
Property
purchased with hopes of bringing new tenant
Festival,
tourism meeting set
Charges
dropped
Police
looking for bank robbery suspect
Community
wide service
(1406) Week of Apr 5, 2006
Property
sale nets $474,000
Proceeds
to pay IRS, BAN note payment, fines
Grand
Isle still recovering
GWBA
Easter egg hunt Apr. 8
Katrina
relief questions draw response from mayor
SLED
investigating Williamston again
State
projects may affect road wish list
Seems
to Me . . .Business as usual?
(1306)
Week of Mar 29, 2006
Final
property list determined for auction
Citizens
express concerns about properties being sold
State
Retirement forgoes interest
GWBA
making plans for events
GWBA
Easter egg hunt Apr. 8
Seems
to Me . . .Upcoming elections
(1206)
Week of Mar 22, 2006
Road
projects to be funded by new county sales tax
Public
hearing Thursday on property auction
Kickoff
planned for family activities
Seems
to Me . . . Upcoming elections
Barnes
to run for County Council District 7 seat
Harvell
announces for House District 7
Greer
to seek reelection to Council
Rep.
Townsend not seeking reelection
(1106)
Week of Mar 15,
2006
Town’s
past, future being sold to satisfy IRS debt
Town
officials unresponsive to renters on donated lots
2006
budget work continues at Williamston work session
Free
baby baskets now available to new moms
Seems
to Me . . Where is the compassion?
(1006) Week of Mar. 8, 2006
Council
working on 2006 budget
Public
comments heard on fees, town government
Fire,
police departments present revised budgets
New
garbage collection fee now in effect
Town
to sell property March 31
B.
C. Mooores in transition to Peebles brand
County
working to avoid CSX rail line abandonment
Future
soccer fields
Vandalism
results in $30,000 damage
Seems
to Me . . .Time is running short
(0906)
Week of Mar 1,
2006
Williamston
wrap - developments concerning the Town of Williamston financial
crisis since January 2006
Town to
auction properties to satisfy IRS
Public
hearing Monday on garbage collection fee
Renters,
residents to begin paying new municipal waste fee
Seems to
Me . . . I thought I’d seen ’bout everything
(0806)
Week of Feb. 22,
2006
Deficit
higher than reported - over $629,000!
Town
to discuss auctioning town properties to pay IRS
Fee
increases approved, budget work begins
Special
election date set
Moore's
stores bought out|
FEMA
announces ice storm disaster aid
Suspects
receive sentences
Walgreens
holds open house
Area
officials looking into forming special sewer district
Seems
to Me . . . Banks and politics
(0706)
Week of Feb. 15,
2006
Council
finds details, changes not as easy as expected
Fee
increases to take effect immediately
Council
seat election to be held on May 9
Middleton,
Jr. to run for council seat
Tim
Williams announces for Ward 2 council seat
Trash
schedule changes
Counterfeiters
plead guilty
Seems
to Me . . . A time for everything
(0606)
Week of Feb. 8,
2006
Council
approves increases for businesses, residents
Councilman
Cothran resigns
Thursday
work session sets stage for Monday’s meeting
Business
pickup trashed
Resignation
will lead to May election
Petition
being circulated
Forum
to discuss Medicare
CSX
to abandon local railroad line
Grant
payments made on sidewalk
New
grocery stores coming to area
District
One Kindergarten registration March 1
Mandolin
workshop offered by Herschel Sizemore
Whitefield
Baptist concert to benefit Haven of Rest
(0506)
Feb. 1, 2006
Town
might not make payroll by March
Citizens
call for resignation, mayor declines
Council
to make recommendations at Thursday worksession
Three
area projects receive SCDOT grant funding
Recall
currently not an option
Clarification
(0406)
Week of Jan. 25,
2006
Town
taking steps to deal with serious financial crisis
Rogers
receives Kentucky award
Girl
run over in local parking lot
(0306)
Week of Jan. 18,
2006
Letter
to detail financial status
“The
town will come through this” ACOG official says
Former
mayor speaks out
Business
community offers suggestions
(0206)
Week of Jan. 11,
2006
Williamston
finances worse than expected
Withholding
payments could result in tax lien
Williamston
residents express concerns at Council meeting
Council
approves fire contract, hears report on sewer
Senior
Solutions celebrates first year
School
Board begins new year with facilities report
West
Pelzer Council revists cell phone decision
Area
road projects receive funding
Miss
Palmetto Pageant Saturday at PHS
(0106) Week
of Jan 4,
2006
Williamston
continues operations at 2005 budget
Williamston’s
2006 budget shows $350,000 increase
Enterprise
fund budget is $1.4 million
FOI
information request leads to surprise meeting
County
accepts land in Clemson Research Park
Williamston
news 2005
January
February March
April May
June July
August September
October November
December
(5205)
Week of Dec. 28,
2005
Town
served in FOI delay
Beaverdam
Sewer project remains an issue for some
Looking
Back at 2005
(5105)
Week of Dec. 21,
2005
Williamston
residents to pay more for services
Waste
treatment problems add to town’s woes
Municipal
Center opened as Red Cross relief shelter
Ice
storm hits area hard
Regions
Bank closing Friday
Four
arrested in local shooting
(5005)
Week of Dec. 14,
2005
Williamston
over budget by $253,000
Deficits
may continue November figures show
Williamston
Department heads present needs
Police
investigate vandalism of Christmas Park displays
Cable
contractor arrested
Deputies
investigate area incidents
Sheriff's
office looking for suspects
(4905)
Week of Dec.
7, 2005
Piedmont,
Williamston Christmas parades Saturday
Williamston
auditor resigns
BAN
extension approved; questioned by Councilmen
Town
working on audit recommendations
Police
Chief addresses audit recommendations
Clardy
justifies services, staff; will look at options
Mayor
addresses ban note, audit
Town
accepts offer from landowner
Town
appears to be recovering from financial problems
Free
books will be offered at parade
(4805)
Week of Nov.
30, 2005
Local
businesses find staying open not easy
Christmas
parades, holiday events usher in the season
Court
hearings open to public
Review
of ledger reports cited as reason for delays
Wilson
speaks out on recent Preston deposition
Survey
shows officials not conducting business openly
(4705)
Week of Nov. 23,
2005
Local
businesses find staying open not easy
Christmas
parades, holiday events usher in the season
Court
hearings open to public
Survey
shows officials not conducting business openly
Williamston
plans Christmas Spectacular
GWBA
ornament features Dr. Smith
GWBA
vehicle giveaway promotion canceled
Whitefield
to offer Thanksgiving Meal
Mistrial
declared in murder trial
Counterfeit
bills circulated locally
(4605) Week
of Nov. 16,
2005
Mustangs
win State 2A cheer title
Loan
must be repaid judge says
Everyone
invited to Keep Christmas alive
(4505) Week
of Nov. 9,
2005
Williamston
approves BAN extension, rezoning for Spinx property
BAN
note extended, property to be sold at auction
Government
trips benefit towns, county mayor says
Sponsor
a tree for Deck the Halls
Pelzer
voters choose Davis
Ragsdale’s
Home & Garden opens in Williamston
(4405) Week
of Nov. 2,
2005
No
delinquent tax sale for property in Williamston
Grant
awarded for new turnout gear
Watch
sale to benefit victims
Officers
investigate thefts
Thieves
target Jockey Lot vendors
Museum
to host Mistletoe Market
(4305)
Week of Oct.
26, 2005
Town
delaying information requested under FOI
Harassment
case gets second look
POW
Knox tells story in book
(4205) Week
of Oct. 19,
2005
Aspiring
doctor finds out what it’s like in the trenches
(4105) Week
of Oct. 12,
2005
Super
Seniors building bears for elderly
Caroline
Center to get shed
Senior
Expo set for October 20
Kidnapping,
stabbing victim crawls from area woods
West
Pelzer approves budget
Local
runners pace Eagles Cross Country
Ford
runs for Clemson
Palmetto
girls run Furman CC
Vehicle
goes off Brown Road bridge
Cyclists
promote cancer awareness
Deputies
investigate area thefts
(4005) Week
of Oct. 5,
2005
Arrest
made in Napa murder
Town
Council hears FOI requests, project updates
Residents
submit 21 FOI requests
Council
holds work session
(3905)
Week of Sept.
28, 2005
Local
relief team makes a difference
Fire
Chief describes relief effort
Locals
help out with hurricne relief
Vet
helping with hurricane relief
CSX
to repair Gray Drive bridge
Pack
awarded Order of Silver Crescent
Williamston
officers investigate gas drive-offs
(3805) Week
of Sept. 21,
2005
Palmetto
to crown homecoming queen
Sidewalk
restoration project work begins
Firing
raises town policy questions
Residents
turn out for Strong Community forum
Lions
ready for Candy Day
(3705) Week
of Sept. 14,
2005
Big
Creek Landfill - From county dump to corporate asset
Strong
Community forum Thursday
Clemson
celebrates Strong Communities
Williamston
reaches out to small Louisiana town
Council
updated on various projects
(3605)
Week of Sept
7, 2005
Area
citizens, businesses send supplies to Mississippi
Neighborhood
Day celebrates community
Perceived
gas shortage causes lines at stations
Mayor
responds to news article
Talya
Henrickson to return to LA
Williamston
police report
Night
golf at SVCC to benefit Hospice
(3505)
Week of Aug
31, 2005
Spring Water Festival photos
Spring Water Festival Auto show photos www.williamstonfire.com
Meeting
more than planned, councilman Scott says
Spring
Water Festival draws large crowd
Community
forum set for Sept. 15
(3405) Week of Aug
24, 2005
Spring
Water Festival promises fun
Greivance
hearing raises questions
Thieves
strike homes businesses
Boy
Scout Hut in need of repairs
Town
officials discuss alternative sewer plan
(3305) Week
of Aug. 17,
2005
Rai$ing
Race raises $50,000 for Calvary Home
Town
readies for Spring Water Festival
Week of August
10, 2005
The
Rai$ing Race is coming Friday
Police
investigate thefts
Week of August
3, 2005
Rai$ing
Race finale to benefit Calvary Home for Children
Council
approves cemetery committee; to discuss audit
McKenzie
named Teacher of the Year
Father
charged in son’s shooting
Local
Police Departments conduct joint drug bust
Week of
July 27,
2005
Town
making plans Spring Water Festival
Tickets
now available for the Rai$ing Race finale
Suspected
shoplifter involved in high speed chase
Fired
employee waiting on grievance hearing
Cherokee
Rd.,US 29 bridge to be replaced
Lunch,
breakfast program policy announced by Districts
Young
children must be immunized
Landowners
ask for meeting on Phase 2 Sewer project
Week of July 20,
2005
Auditors
suggest areas that need addressing
The
Rai$ing Race features celebrities
Meeting
to discuss Cherokee Rd. bridge replacement
Four
arrested in set-up armed robbery incident
Week of July 13,
2005
Audit
report not available to public
Deficit
continues for TownWilliamston audit shows
Council
hears report on skate park interest
Auditors
suggest areas that need addressing
Week of July 6, 2005
The
Rai$ing Race signing volunteers
Vehicle
purchased for code enforcement
June 2005
Week of June
29, 2005
Fireworks,
special events kick off July 4th weekend
You
can participate in the Rai$ing Race
Week of June 22, 2005
Salkehatchie
volunteers working on local homes
Winn
Dixie to close local store locations
Williamston
planning freedom celebration
Parents
out on bond following meth charge
Sign
up now for Rai$ing Race
Pro
Wrestling show to benefit Crimestoppers
Week of June
15, 2005
Friends
join in great race; memorial for Leslie Mazzara
Beaverdam
Sewer Phase 2 receives streamlined permit
Pro
Wrestling show to benefit Crimestoppers
Officers
investigate local thefts
Concert,
dinner to feature local singer
Council
says ok to apply for enhancement grant
Sidewalk
project expected to begin soon
Vehicles
damaged by thrown objects
Concert,
dinner to feature local singer
Carolina
Rebels run towards field makeover
Alexander
Named State Cheerleading Coach of the Year
Downtown
project plan to go before Council Monday
Remembering
Leslie Mazzara
May 2005
Chief
Baker to discuss 911 options with County officials
Local
singer takes first place in FAMEUS competition
Buckle
Up SC campaign begins
Rolling
meth lab discovered in primary school parking lot
Palmetto,
Wren graduation ceremonies this Saturday
Local
ministry a success for Calvary Baptist volunteers“Mission Jerusalem”
Health
and Wellness Festival Tuesday in Mineral Spring Park
Brothers
arrested in year-old Gusto armed robbery
Thieves
hit homes, businesses
Baccalaureate
services Sunday for graduates
Freedom
Weekend Aloft brings balloons, concerts Memorial weekend
Sewer,
other projects discussed in workshop
Williamston
Council updated on projects
Williamston
police report
Local
NHRA motorsports team competes close to home
Health
and Wellness Festival set for May 24Mineral Spring Park
National
film crew visits
April 2005
Officers
recover two stolen vehicles
Watson
getting second chance at NFL
Intruder
chased from home with hammer
Palmetto
Booster Club plans events
Teens
invited to meth discussion
Police
investigate incidents
Area
towns encourage residents to clean up
Child
safety event planned April 17 in Mineral Spring Park
Don’t
be the victim of a spring scam
Road
project underway
Downtown
project plan ready to submit for grant
Cochran
relieved of duties as Clerk
Clardy
not in violation of state ethics laws
Williamston
officials looking at recreation, sewer projects
March 2005
Williamston
police report for March
Martin
asked to resign, Baker named police chief
Baker
named Chief of Police
Columbia
trip being planned
NASTAR
racing results in top 10 ranking for area skier
Senior
Solutions computer classes introduce the basics
GWBA
Easter egg hunt Saturday
You
are invited to the Southern Ball
Home
damaged
February 2005
Inmate
labor program continues despite earlier problems
Williamston
Fire Department on scene within six minutes or less
Drivers
license lawsuit settled
Williamston
police report few incidents
Survivors
Gym opens in new location
Teens
injured
Reserve
program reinstated, new officers introduced
Council
approves proceeding with auction sale of property
Local
roller skaters in regional competitions
Planning
Commission tables development on Midway Road
Outdoor
Expo in Piedmont Feb. 19
Sheriff’s
dispatch to return to 911 Center
Vandals
strike Veterans Park
Armed
floral robber caught
January 2005
Reserve
program request prompted by suspensions
State
Constables suspended for SLED policy violations
Armed
robber strikes Williamston business
Pelzer
man wanted in connection with Friday chase
Officers
busy during first of year
Miss
Palmetto
Auction
to benefit Tracy Earnest Parker
Williamston
to reinstate reserve officer program
Questions
continue on Cherokee Road property
Miss
Palmetto pageant Saturday
Board
members extend Superintendants contract
Town
secures loan for outstanding debt
Oath,
reception preceed first meeting of council
Senior
Solutions now in Williamston
2004
January February
March April May June July August
September October November December
December 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
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
Vehicles
reported stolen
Plane
crashes near Big Creek reservoir
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
Middleton
applies for pardon
Council
to look at credit card, vehicle policy
Capital
expenditures needed to keep county water flowing
Williamston
parade to follow new route
Middleton
applies for pardon
Local
man victim of armed robbery
November 2004
Christmas
spectacular kicks off holiday season
Mancino
died from fall injuries
Citizen
input wanted on Saluda Valley Trail
Whitefield
to offer Thanksgiving Meal
Attempted
kidnapping thwarted by local woman
Missing
hiker found
Scott
to serve on Council
Former
substitute faces charges
Mustangs
crowned State AA runner-up
Sponsor
a tree for Deck the Halls
Register
now for Williamston parade
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
Williamston
Fire Department awarded grant
October 2004
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
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?
Congressman,
senator campaign through area
Neel
declines Clardy offer of public forum in Mayor’s race
Area
residents line up to receive flu shots
New
voting machines to be displayed locally
$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
Mustangs
finish first at Hillcrest cheer competition
Williamston
Council sets 2005 budget worksessions
Council
hears citizen comments
Neel
announces platform for Williamston mayor
Lt.
Governor Bauer, Senator O’Dell in area
Council
vote allows town to pursue $350,000 loan
New
voting machines to be displayed locally
Athletic
Directors address District One School Board
Palmetto
High to crown homecoming queen Friday
Local
murder case moves to grand jury
Saturday
last day to register to vote
September 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
Town
Council postpones borrowing decision again
Domestic
dispute leads to two deaths
Cedar
Grove celebrates new sanctuary this weekend
Turner’s
civil rights not violated
Suspect
charged in murder of local woman
Stolen
vehicles recovered
Turner
case dismissed on warrant technicality
District
One addresses state, federal mandates
23rd
annual Spring Water festival a hit
District
One SAT average above state, below national
August 2004
Turner
case set for trial Thursday
Spring
Water Festival this Saturday, Aug. 28
Candidates
sign up for political offices
Pelzer
picker Ansel Guthrie is a gospel, bluegrass music pioneer
Shady
Grove serious about area ministry
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
PC’s
on Main opens for business
Williamston
officials looking at town’s finances
Williamston
behind on insurance payments
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
July 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
Abused
animals being abandoned on East First St.
John
C. Neel, III announces candidacy for Williamston mayor
District
One announces registration, orientation
Local
residents recover two stolen vehicles
Accused
kidnapper out on bond
PHS
Athletic Boosters to meet July 27
Lance
Armstrong day July 26
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
Grant
provides fence, plaque for founder’s grave
Williamston
officers make arrests
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
June
2004
Friday
fireworks celebrate nation’s Independence Day
Thieves
strike area homes
County
Education Board approves District One budget
Fireworks
celebrate Independence Day
Crenshaw
continues in sheriff’s race
Spartanburg
Solicitor’s office reviewing Williamston related SLED report
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
Gray
Drive Bridge closed for 13 years
Republican
primary to decide 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 2004
Officers
involved in out-of-town car chases
New
Oliver North book features Sammy Horne, Jr.
Hwy.
77 named for Chastain
Officers
stop Jeep after dangerous drive through town
Officials
meet to improve Main Street safety
Owens
announces for Ward 4
Williamston
adopts county land use standards
Additional
charges may be forthcoming in pipe assault
Palmetto
athletes going to AA State
Local
landmark vandalized
April 2004
Local
unit returns to homecoming celebration
It
was a long year for the 151st
Fifties
celebration, reunion to honor Palmetto High 50th
Police
investigate incidents
Register
now to vote in June primary
3
charged in fatal shooting
Peterson
to seek Ward 4 seat
Williamston
EMS offers reflective signs
Williamston
to welcome soldiers home Saturday
Public
meetings set for rail trail project
Austin
to sponsor spring clean-up
Williamston
audit shows weak financial condition
County
Council discusses professional baseball team
County
presents life-saving equipment
Powdersville
bank robbed
Cedar
Grove expansion begins
Plans
underway for return of local Guard
Williamston
audit shows weak financial condition
Williamston
Police Dept. approved for training
March 2004
WACC
Founders’ Day event planned for April 3
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
Wilson hopes to
continue serving Council District 7
Heritage
Weekend to bring past alive
Book
reflects on area history
Thieves
caught in the act
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
Winter
storm brings snow to area
Stolen
vehicle recovered
Clemson
University breaks ground for automotive research campus
February
2004
Military
families, officers honor Foster McLane
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
Heritage
Players present “Cinderella”
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
Man
arrested on multiple violations
Town
receives drug control, system improvement grant
Officers
recover stolen vehicle
January
2004
Winter
weather brings ice
Ongoing
topics remain focus for revitalization“Night on the Town”
Two
vehicles reported stolen
“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
Night
on the Town forum invites revitalization input
SHARE
accepting energy assistance applications
Alcohol,
drugs top list of arrests
Turner
grievance hearing held
Looking
Back at 2003 continued (July - Dec.) . .
Windfall
may go toward declining fund balance
Thieves
target businesses
Williamston,
S. C. celebrates 150th
anniversary during 2002
Williamston, S. C. celebrated their sesquicentennial
(150th anniversary) during 2002. Special events were planned
throughout the year. For more information about Williamston, call
Town Hall at (864) 847-7473.
Here is the legend of how Williamston (or Mineral
Springs at the time) was founded:
The Dream Becomes A Reality
. . .
The founding of Williamston was really a dream come
true. West Allen Williams, a wealthy planter who lived on what is now
the Greenville County side of the Saluda River, was riding through
his property on the west side of the river when he stopped to rest in
the shade of the trees and fell asleep.
He dreamed of a crystal clear spring with healing
qualities that would benefit all the sick and ailing who drank from
it. When Mr. Williams awakened, he was thirsty and went in search of
water. Seeing the ground was damp, he pushed back the leaves and
vines and discovered clear water trickling through the debris.
Having the water analyzed, Mr. Williams found it to
contain minerals of medicinal qualities. As news of the value of the
water spread, people came from miles around to try the water. Tents
were pitched in the forest surrounding the spring, and later huts and
cabins, as well as larger cottages, were built.
In 1851 the Greenville and Columbia Railroad came,
bringing with it a crowd of people. To accommodate them, the
"Mammoth Hotel" was built. at the time the largest building
in the state. It burned in November 1860.
With the influx of visitors, Mr. Williams realized a
town was in the making, and set aside part of his property for
churches and schools. The town, known for a while as Mineral Springs,
was chartered Williamston by an act of the state legislature on
December 16, 1852.
Special Events -
The Spring Water Festival is scheduled for August 23,
2003
We will be updating this site with schedule of events
and other information as soon as available.
Town
of Williamston
Population: 3,791
County: Anderson
Incorporated: December 16, 1852.
City Offices:
P.O. Box 70
12 West Main Street
Williamston, SC 29697
Phone: (864) 847-7473
Fax: (864) 847-5910
City Government / Elected Officials:
Williamston operates on a mayor/council government with four-year
terms expiring on a rotating basis every two years. Williamston Town
Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Work
sessions (unannounced) are usually scheduled at 5:00 p.m. and are
open to the public.
Mayor:
Phillip E. Clardy
Telephone: (864) 847-7473
Town Council:
Carthel Crout, {Ward 1}, (864) 933-2844
Marion Middleton, Jr., (Ward 2), (864)
David Harvell, {Ward 3}(864) 847-9920
Otis Scott, {Ward 4}, (864) 847-7187
Appointed Officials:
Clerk/Treasurer - Michelle G. Starnes
Attorney -Richard E. Thompson, Robert B. King - Thompson &
King Law Firm
David A. Baker, Police Chief, (864) 847-7425
Steve Ellison, Fire Chief, (864) 847-7473
Tim Hood, Public Works, (864) 847-7473
John Owen - Street Department, (864) 847-7473
State officials:
SC Senator: William H. O'Dell
SC Representative: Michael D. Thompson, Daniel T. Cooper
Contact information:
Town of Williamston
P. O. Box 70, Williamston, S. C. 29697
(864) 847-7473
Greater Williamston Business Association
P. O. Box 503, Williamston, S. C. 29697
The Journal - Weekly Newspaper of Williamston,
Pelzer, Piedmont
P. O. Box 369, Williamston, S. C. 29697
(864) 847-7361
Fax (864) 847-9879
Town of Williamston Websites
Williamston
Police Department
Williamston
Fire Department
Town of Williamston
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